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1:45 pm
January 14, 2010
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Working at home today, so did chest and back around lunch to start off week 2. Had a great workout. I felt really good throughout. I definitely try to pace myself, but I think I held strong through the entire second round. I am not doing a ton of reps on the push ups at this point, but push myself to do as many as I can. I also am doing all bands on the pull ups. I think I get more out of this as well, since the pullups are really awkward with the chair given that, per Tony, "I currently struggle with pull ups". Without a doubt my best work out yet. I think working out so late at night, some times not until 8:30 or 9pm, is just too much. So starting next week I am switching to mornings. I think it should make a big difference. I was really feeling like the FFB (fightfatblogger) today, because when Tony said the most important thing is to keep pressing play, I was talking back to him claiming "that's right".
AbRipper tonight and CardioX tomorrow in place of plyo.
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9:58 pm
January 13, 2010
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Finished week 1 tonight. Had a really good Kenpo workout. Probably a few reasons for that: 1) it is somewhat easier than the others, 2) I took a rest day yesterday that I think my body really needed, and 3) I worked out at 7pm rather than 8:30 or 9pm. All in all I felt great and actually found myself pushing really hard. I do find it weird that there are as many breaks as there are during this routine, given that the others don't have nearly as many (although I guess he keeps you moving during the breaks). Not complaining about that at this point, but just weird. Starting week 2 tomorrow since I already took my rest day yesterday.
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8:05 pm
January 13, 2010
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Post edited 8:07 pm – January 13, 2010 by fightFATblogger
Sully – you are right, you should invest in some heavier dumbbells…18-20 is too many. I need to upgrade mine as well, I am running into the same problem.
I did extra cardio too so I am not telling not to do it but keep in mind that too much cardio hinders muscle growth so you may not see an increase in muscle size if you keep up that routine. Personally, I think you should continue doing what you are doing and then when you hit your goal…cut back on the cardio and focus on muscle mass.
It sounds like you are starting off on the right note, keep it up!
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7:41 pm
January 13, 2010
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Just finished shoulders and Arms. This is by far my favorite workout but I need to get heavier weights. I have 25 pound dumbells and bands but I find myself doing 18-20 reps on some exercises. I plan on buying 40 pound dumbells this weekend which should help with this workout.
I am starting to lose some weight which is good to see. I am planning to run at least two miles a day 4 days a week to try and shed more weight.
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9:57 am
January 13, 2010
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drisc – creatine's main objective is to increase your strength and if you take enough of it, it will add some bulk but it will also retain water (making you heavier). With that said, I am not so sure you should rush to take it this early in the game. I think the most important supplement to take is some sort of recovery drink. You mentioned on a previous post that you usually workout at night so I don't think you should go crazy with a recovery drink either…the one I take (p90x recovery drink) has 220 calories in it so there is no need for that right before bedtime. I would just stick with whey protein for now as your recovery drink and when you get closer to achieving your weight-loss goal…lets talk again as you should consider creatine, glutamine, and maybe more whey protein.
An alternative would be to have a small dosage (500mg) of creatine as it will not get you bulky…you may want to consider that as well.
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9:32 am
January 13, 2010
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Never got around to doing Kenpo last night and finishing off week one. So basically, took my off day a day early. I will do Kenpo tonight and start in on Week 2 tomorrow. I think this keeps me right on schedule at this point.
My diet has been great. I have not cheated on a single thing once since Jan 4th. That includes not one diet soda. I have one coffee in the morning and then water. I do allow one more cup of coffee during the day if I need it, but have only even done that twice.
I have been taking the whey protein as the only real "supplement". Question on creatine….any thoughts on creatine and weight loss? Weight loss is still primary goal at this point, so don't want to start taking something that might impact that. I know the p90x guide strongly recommends creatine. Let me know if there are any insights.
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7:37 pm
January 12, 2010
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Yes, I am taking Whey Protein and Betagen. Betagen is made by EAS that is Phosphagen Creatine & HMB
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6:50 pm
January 12, 2010
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sully – are you taking any supplements (whey protein, etc…)?
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5:54 pm
January 12, 2010
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On the nutrition side I am not going that low…I am having about 2200 – 2500 calories a day. And I am usually eating pretty good. I may try to cut it down even more next week.
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5:42 pm
January 12, 2010
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Just finished Plyo and felt much better than last week. I still had energy at the end of the workout which I did not have last week. I am most likely going to switch out yoga for Cardio X every Thursday because I have Hockey. It will be tough finding time for Yoga and making my game. I did the switch last week and it worked out well.
I have been trying to eat 1750 calories a day and I have been pretty consistent with that. I will try to post more but it is hard for me to get on the internet during the day at this point.
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4:44 pm
January 12, 2010
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3:39 pm
January 12, 2010
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Finished Plyo on my lunch break…I think I brought it today! Had to take a few extra breaks and modify some of the moves the last 10 seconds but I felt good. I think my energy is fine it is just my strength on my push ups. Have to leave earlier then I thought tomorrow to travel so I am going to try to get in a workout in the morning but I have a Dr. appointment at 8:45 then have to head out so not sure I will be able to. I will try to make sure to get in one workout the next two days…and to eat somewhat healthy while traveling. I think that will be the tough part…
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12:16 pm
January 12, 2010
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Drisc – I feel your pain, obviously not as much as you though. I started feeling good during these workouts by the end of week 3 so stay positive, your day will come!
Dnash – I thought the same thing about ab ripper x, I thought "no chance" I would be able to complete this. During phase 1, I was only able to complete about 25% of it but then it became 50, then 70 and I think I am about 90% now. Also, I hope that was a turkey burger!
This will be the best advice you will receive during your P90X journey if you want to see great results - Follow the nutrition! I have not missed a workout but if you told me that I would have to give up either the nutrition plan or the P90X workouts for 30 days…i would definitely give up the P90X workouts as nutrition is the key to getting ripped. Unfortunately, it's tough to maintain!!!
The point I am trying to make is don't lose too much sleep over missing a workout and/or stopping a workout early. At some point, you will have enough endurance to kick as* in this program. What you should feel guilty about is cheating on your nutrition plan too much….this program is too hard to throw it away on not eating correctly. There is nothing wrong with a cheat meal but you should keep it to a minimum…maybe once a week if you feel the need.
Overall – I am impressed that you guys continue to BRING IT daily, keep it up!
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9:20 am
January 12, 2010
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Started week 2 yesterday. I am a very dissapointed in my strength. I am doing a lot fewer push ups then I did when I started P90X a year ago. I don't know why…I am wondering if it is just that I haven't done anything is 5 months…or my back injury. I am just very frustrated as I am doing the work out.
So I will be doing Plyo today and Arms and Shoulders tomorrow and will take Wednesday off because I will be traveling.
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10:32 pm
January 11, 2010
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Did Legs & Back tonight. Definitely was not into it from the outset. Struggled through most of it and definitely did not have a whole lot of intensity. Probably the only thing I like during the whole workout is the "skaters"…..don't know why, but I enjoy those. Can't stand the wall sits…especially the one leg. Bottom line is all the work outs are very tough for me at this point. They were last time as well, but I started this round about 8lbs heavier. Kenpo tomorrow night….have not been able to get going with the morning workouts. Might start those next week.
Just re-read this whole post, ridiculously negative…..hope fightFATblogger doesn't give me sh*t for ruining the vibe up in this jizzoint.
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6:56 pm
January 10, 2010
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I did Kenpo this morning…had a burger for lunch…but had a few beers during the game…had to drink while watching that one…I think half the team was drunk. Not sure if it was a cheat day but I don't really mind.
Today was also weigh in day for me. Me and the wife will be weighing in every Sunday. Was down 5 pounds but I think you always lose weight the first week. Lets see if I can keep going down every week.
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10:56 am
January 10, 2010
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Just finished CardioX. Figured I would get out of the way before the game. It was good. Definitely going to continue to swap this out for Yoga and Plyo for now. Going to stick with the diet today too. Right now, thinking I will try to go until the Superbowl and then have a cheat day.
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4:14 pm
January 9, 2010
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Just finished legs and back…I will have trouble walking tomorrow. I am a day behind…so I will do Kenpo tomorrow and either take Monday off or start right back up with week 2…depends on how work is going.
Have to skip a few of those ab routines…no way I will every be able to do them.
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3:24 pm
January 9, 2010
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Just finished shoulders & arms. Felt great doing it. This is probably my favorite one. For now maybe because I can fight to complete it without feeling like I want to die (ie. plyo). Might need to grab some different size weights…only have 10lbs., 25lbs, and band. I can get through everything fine and get a good work out, but there are times that I feel like a little more or less weight would be the right answer. I am probably going to do Cardio tomorrow instead of yoga. I might switch out plyo for cardio for a bit as well. My main goal right now is dropping weight, so the CardioX can't hurt.
Sully – by the way…congrats on figuring out the Math. Proud of you man.
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2:14 pm
January 9, 2010
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Just finished week one. I thought it went a lot better then when we did it before.
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