For those of you that get sore after weight training, I recommend taking a Glutamine supplement. You can get it at GNC or any vitamin store. They're amino acids which really help alleviate that next or second day burn!
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ok, I did Stretch X today...not bad. My triceps/shoulders are a bit sore from kenpo.
Got a blender bottle so I don't have to use my blender every day. That thing is awesome! these past 2 weeks seemed to fly by so fast. I actually am excited for week 4 where I get to change up the routines.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Just got done with Day 4 - yoga.
I sweat my ass off!!! Had to stop a few times....er, more like collapse. Days 1-3 were a cakewalk compared to that shit!
I had to break form a lot....mostly so I could look up at the screen to see what the hell they were doing!
Gotta admit, this whole program is a lot of fun! Still sore, but now in a good way!
Just got done with Day 4 - yoga.
I sweat my ass off!!! Had to stop a few times....er, more like collapse. Days 1-3 were a cakewalk compared to that shit!
I had to break form a lot....mostly so I could look up at the screen to see what the hell they were doing!
Gotta admit, this whole program is a lot of fun! Still sore, but now in a good way!
I kind of hated the Yoga at first because i felt so awkward and clumsy and was always looking at the damn screen but once i did it a couple of times and didnt have to look anymore i actuallly started to enjoy it. The first 45 minutes or so are a bit tough but after that it slows down.
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starting the 3rd week. the push ups are still tough for me. My pecs still get sore from the push ups. My progress on those are by far the slowest, this week, I've improved by 2-3 more than the last week.
Really not looking forward to plyometrics. I think I prefer Kenpo to plyo...
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
I admit...I'm really impatient. I have not lost any more weight, and the scale keeps bouncing up and down in that 5# range that I thought I had originally lost. :evil:
Yes, I realize that I am building muscle, and muscle burns fat...but just a few ticks off my weight is such a motivational boost.
MayDay10- do you recommend eating back the calories burned during a workout? I looked at the diet plan and it has me eating some crazy amount of calories, which is mind blowing to me. So I'm following WW, not looking to bulk up...want to lose weight and get toned.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
I would suggest to take your weight, X13 and subtract 500. Try to eat those calories. The portions in phase I of the diet are good where you should get a lot of protein and really limit the carbs.
Adjust the calories based on how your weight is doing. 1-2.5 lbs a week on average lost is good. With that diet it would pretty much be all fat lost. Also, it is possible to run out of energy ("bonking") during the workouts at a calorie deficit. If this is the case, take the carbs you normally eat and reschedule them in before you work out.
ugh...I love carbs! Potatoes, bread, pasta...love it all. Have been cutting back though.
DAY 19
I can get more reps in, and the moves are easier...but man, I'm starting to sweat so much more. :?
Since the last weigh-in/measurements on the 20th
Weight lost: 0 :evil: (total weight lost 4lbs)
Inches Lost: 2.5 (total inches lost 5.5)
I noticed that my forearms are shaping up nicely...just realized that I have no desire to look like:
ok...more protein, more veggies, less carbs.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Had day 8 yesterday. Went sooooo much better than the first time around. While I didn't have as much energy as I hoped I would have, I was able to do meet or beat the previous number of reps on everything. Ab Ripper is going a lot better now too.
Oh, and my arms, shoulders, abs didn't hurt at all after yesterday too. That first two days, I could barely move...now it's no big deal.
I don't have a scale, so I can't tell you how much or if anything I've lost...but I'm not really doing it for weight loss anyways. The feeling of being able to feel all these muscles is pretty awesome!
Had day 8 yesterday. Went sooooo much better than the first time around. While I didn't have as much energy as I hoped I would have, I was able to do meet or beat the previous number of reps on everything. Ab Ripper is going a lot better now too.
Oh, and my arms, shoulders, abs didn't hurt at all after yesterday too. That first two days, I could barely move...now it's no big deal.
I don't have a scale, so I can't tell you how much or if anything I've lost...but I'm not really doing it for weight loss anyways. The feeling of being able to feel all these muscles is pretty awesome!
Had day 8 yesterday. Went sooooo much better than the first time around. While I didn't have as much energy as I hoped I would have, I was able to do meet or beat the previous number of reps on everything. Ab Ripper is going a lot better now too.
Oh, and my arms, shoulders, abs didn't hurt at all after yesterday too. That first two days, I could barely move...now it's no big deal.
I don't have a scale, so I can't tell you how much or if anything I've lost...but I'm not really doing it for weight loss anyways. The feeling of being able to feel all these muscles is pretty awesome!
I'll take measurements and weigh in tomorrow. Maybe even pictures. Did anybody notice that guy in the Shoulders and Arms DVD kissing his biceps after each curl...I swear I caught a split second of him doing it in the background.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Haha. Never notice. When I do biceps, I usually look downward.
I did notice on that video one time Dreya blantantly lies about her reps. I hate her.
Nice job with 3 weeks. Youre feeling good about yourself. Core Synergistics will break you down next week. I suggest checking out those moves before the workout.
as far as measurements and pictures, the normal frequency I see for the program is every 30 days... but there are no rules.
I have also heard that something like 80% of people stop before 30 days, but a large majority finishes once they hit that point.
Dreya thinks she's a dude or something...I see her rolling her eyes at Tony. She'll say "I'm doing 20 reps" and I yell at the TV "yeah? I'm gonna do 21! and that's at least 5 more than you!"
So Core is harder than Plyo or Ab Ripper? :?
There is no quitting for me now, I know I'm only 1/4 of the way thru...but I want that new tattoo so bad!
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Core is tough. It hits everything strength-wise, and is such high tempo you have to grab your knees like Plyo. Its especially tough because you are used to the other exercises.
Rest Day today...I have lots of housework to do today, still gonna try to get in the Stretch X DVD in. I need to switch out my workout days...somehow. Working out on both weekend days isn't working out very well.
Next week is 'Recovery Week' so Yoga tomorrow...and on Sunday, and on Wednesday.
I did check out the BeachBody forums... :x some lady is doing P90x and she checks in every day (like I am here) and she's always saying, "I went to work out and then friends came over, oh well there's tomorrow!" or "I didn't feel like working out so I didn't" "Yoga was too long, so I only did 20 minutes of it" and then she says "I lost 10 pounds!" :? It's really hard to read stuff like that and I'm working my ass off not seeing results.
Keep working, keep going, I can do it. I wanna look good this summer.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Great job mca! I can tell I'm stronger, able to do things like...pick my lab up and swing him around.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
I'm going to miss a couple days. Going skiing tomorrow and Sunday is my birthday and the Super Bowl. I figure skiing is a pretty good workout in itself though...
Guess I'll really have to push it extra hard next week to make up!
what are you going to do? You almost need 3 months away from everything to complete the program perfectly.
I think the best thing is doing the best you can this weekend with your diet, have fun... and continue where you left off next week... not necessarily "skip" workouts.
Did my Yoga on Friday, Did Core Synergenics Saturday, Did Kenpo today...yay! no plyo this week
Got a HRM...I have been severely underestimating my caloric burn for all the workouts...hopefully burning off fat will be easier now.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Did day 15 yesterday (chest and back). While I was able to meet and exceed past numbers/reps, it kicked my ass! I think the birthday weekend which included a lot of drinking didn't help!
Did my core synergenics today. Then went to massage. My therapist said I'm working my muscles well...when I have a knot, they release easier.
Yoga tomorrow...Day 29.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
I have to go to Vegas for a 3 day meeting tomorrow. Looks like I'll be P90x-ing it in my hotel room.
Must...avoid...Vegas...temptation...to gamble...and drink lots of booze...and stay healthy....
Oh, and I'm sooooooo sick of the DVDs already. I'm in week 3 and I know exactly when the cheesy comments are coming. I may have to turn off all audio here pretty soon!
Oh, and I'm sooooooo sick of the DVDs already. I'm in week 3 and I know exactly when the cheesy comments are coming. I may have to turn off all audio here pretty soon!
Stupid Tony Horton!
"and do the most beautiful downward dog ever because they're coming to shoot the cover of downward dog magazine!"
I messed up counting my days...BUT I did workout every day. Today is Rest Day for Phase I, tomorrow I start Phase II, upped my hand weights to 10 lbs. I can feel my abs thru my muffin top...can't wait till that goes away. My weight is FINALLY slowly going down. yay!
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
Oh, and I'm sooooooo sick of the DVDs already. I'm in week 3 and I know exactly when the cheesy comments are coming. I may have to turn off all audio here pretty soon!
Stupid Tony Horton!
"and do the most beautiful downward dog ever because they're coming to shoot the cover of downward dog magazine!"
I messed up counting my days...BUT I did workout every day. Today is Rest Day for Phase I, tomorrow I start Phase II, upped my hand weights to 10 lbs. I can feel my abs thru my muffin top...can't wait till that goes away. My weight is FINALLY slowly going down. yay!
How much have you lost?
I'm don't know if I've lost any weight, but I def feel stronger and more flexible already. I gotta get in my yoga at some point today...
I stuffed my bands in my carry-on. Will have to do some modified exercises in my hotel room as I won't have a pull up bar.
How much have you lost?
I'm don't know if I've lost any weight, but I def feel stronger and more flexible already. I gotta get in my yoga at some point today...
I stuffed my bands in my carry-on. Will have to do some modified exercises in my hotel room as I won't have a pull up bar.
so far 2 lbs...at first it was 6 lbs, then I gained back 5 lbs, just in the past 2 days I lost 3.
I have been reading that people gain or pretty much stay the same the first 6-7 weeks, then once the muscle is built, the fat melts off. Some of the pics I've seen are amazing. I'll def post pics on FB.
Guy friends say I look 'tighter/perkier'.
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.
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ok, I did Stretch X today...not bad. My triceps/shoulders are a bit sore from kenpo.
Got a blender bottle so I don't have to use my blender every day. That thing is awesome! these past 2 weeks seemed to fly by so fast. I actually am excited for week 4 where I get to change up the routines.
- Christopher McCandless
I sweat my ass off!!! Had to stop a few times....er, more like collapse. Days 1-3 were a cakewalk compared to that shit!
I had to break form a lot....mostly so I could look up at the screen to see what the hell they were doing!
Gotta admit, this whole program is a lot of fun! Still sore, but now in a good way!
I kind of hated the Yoga at first because i felt so awkward and clumsy and was always looking at the damn screen but once i did it a couple of times and didnt have to look anymore i actuallly started to enjoy it. The first 45 minutes or so are a bit tough but after that it slows down.
starting the 3rd week. the push ups are still tough for me. My pecs still get sore from the push ups. My progress on those are by far the slowest, this week, I've improved by 2-3 more than the last week.
Really not looking forward to plyometrics. I think I prefer Kenpo to plyo...
- Christopher McCandless
Harder than I thought it would be.
Next!!
Yes, I realize that I am building muscle, and muscle burns fat...but just a few ticks off my weight is such a motivational boost.
MayDay10- do you recommend eating back the calories burned during a workout? I looked at the diet plan and it has me eating some crazy amount of calories, which is mind blowing to me. So I'm following WW, not looking to bulk up...want to lose weight and get toned.
- Christopher McCandless
I would suggest to take your weight, X13 and subtract 500. Try to eat those calories. The portions in phase I of the diet are good where you should get a lot of protein and really limit the carbs.
Adjust the calories based on how your weight is doing. 1-2.5 lbs a week on average lost is good. With that diet it would pretty much be all fat lost. Also, it is possible to run out of energy ("bonking") during the workouts at a calorie deficit. If this is the case, take the carbs you normally eat and reschedule them in before you work out.
DAY 19
I can get more reps in, and the moves are easier...but man, I'm starting to sweat so much more. :?
Since the last weigh-in/measurements on the 20th
Weight lost: 0 :evil: (total weight lost 4lbs)
Inches Lost: 2.5
I noticed that my forearms are shaping up nicely...just realized that I have no desire to look like:
ok...more protein, more veggies, less carbs.
- Christopher McCandless
Oh, and my arms, shoulders, abs didn't hurt at all after yesterday too. That first two days, I could barely move...now it's no big deal.
I don't have a scale, so I can't tell you how much or if anything I've lost...but I'm not really doing it for weight loss anyways. The feeling of being able to feel all these muscles is pretty awesome!
I would at the very least take some pictures.
Yeah, I did.
I'll take measurements and weigh in tomorrow. Maybe even pictures.
Did anybody notice that guy in the Shoulders and Arms DVD kissing his biceps after each curl...I swear I caught a split second of him doing it in the background.
- Christopher McCandless
I did notice on that video one time Dreya blantantly lies about her reps. I hate her.
Nice job with 3 weeks. Youre feeling good about yourself. Core Synergistics will break you down next week. I suggest checking out those moves before the workout.
as far as measurements and pictures, the normal frequency I see for the program is every 30 days... but there are no rules.
I have also heard that something like 80% of people stop before 30 days, but a large majority finishes once they hit that point.
So Core is harder than Plyo or Ab Ripper? :?
There is no quitting for me now, I know I'm only 1/4 of the way thru...but I want that new tattoo so bad!
- Christopher McCandless
Next week is 'Recovery Week' so Yoga tomorrow...and on Sunday, and on Wednesday.
I did check out the BeachBody forums... :x some lady is doing P90x and she checks in every day (like I am here) and she's always saying, "I went to work out and then friends came over, oh well there's tomorrow!" or "I didn't feel like working out so I didn't" "Yoga was too long, so I only did 20 minutes of it" and then she says "I lost 10 pounds!" :? It's really hard to read stuff like that and I'm working my ass off not seeing results.
Keep working, keep going, I can do it. I wanna look good this summer.
- Christopher McCandless
Great job mca! I can tell I'm stronger, able to do things like...pick my lab up and swing him around.
- Christopher McCandless
Guess I'll really have to push it extra hard next week to make up!
I think the best thing is doing the best you can this weekend with your diet, have fun... and continue where you left off next week... not necessarily "skip" workouts.
I got Core Synergistics tonight. Ugh.
Got a HRM...I have been severely underestimating my caloric burn for all the workouts...hopefully burning off fat will be easier now.
- Christopher McCandless
Yoga tomorrow...Day 29.
- Christopher McCandless
Must...avoid...Vegas...temptation...to gamble...and drink lots of booze...and stay healthy....
Oh, and I'm sooooooo sick of the DVDs already. I'm in week 3 and I know exactly when the cheesy comments are coming. I may have to turn off all audio here pretty soon!
Stupid Tony Horton!
"and do the most beautiful downward dog ever because they're coming to shoot the cover of downward dog magazine!"
I messed up counting my days...BUT I did workout every day. Today is Rest Day for Phase I, tomorrow I start Phase II, upped my hand weights to 10 lbs. I can feel my abs thru my muffin top...can't wait till that goes away. My weight is FINALLY slowly going down. yay!
- Christopher McCandless
How much have you lost?
I'm don't know if I've lost any weight, but I def feel stronger and more flexible already. I gotta get in my yoga at some point today...
I stuffed my bands in my carry-on. Will have to do some modified exercises in my hotel room as I won't have a pull up bar.
so far 2 lbs...at first it was 6 lbs, then I gained back 5 lbs, just in the past 2 days I lost 3.
I have been reading that people gain or pretty much stay the same the first 6-7 weeks, then once the muscle is built, the fat melts off. Some of the pics I've seen are amazing. I'll def post pics on FB.
Guy friends say I look 'tighter/perkier'.
- Christopher McCandless