CL/PH2/WK1/Day7
Good morning. <YAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWNNNNNNNN>. OMG I'm sleepy. The wee babe had a bad night. Ergo, I had a bad night. I had my light out by 9:30 because I was whooped, but DD started waking up at midnight, and never slept for more than 30 minutes at a time since then. We gave her Tylenol and did everything we could think of to help her settle down. At 4am I changed her diaper. She took that as a sign that it must be morning. We put her in our bed, but she spent the next 2 hours playing around (I managed to lightly doze). At 6am when she started poking my face, I finally said forget it, and we got out of bed. Today is my rest day, but if I can find the energy, I'm going to do XStretch. I love that workout.
Our newest family member is a grey hamster, whom DD1 has named Alicce (yes, with two c's). She's very cute; about 6 weeks old. Poor DD1 wants to carry this little critter around with her in her cage everywhere she goes, but Mean Old Mom won't let her.
I did KenpoX yesterday using my new 1lb weighted gloves. It was a really nice additional challenge to the workout. I felt it in my shoulders and my core. I really liked it; will use them from now on. In honour of Traci, I also finished the workout by holding a one minute plank, visualizing the $1000 bill tucked between my buttocks.
Buttocks. Speaking of which, Tony quotes Forest Gump in almost every workout ("I got shot in the buttocks. They tell me it's a million dollar wound, but I ain't seen a dime of it" when he's doing a glute stretch, for example). What's up with that?! Was he Tom Hanks' stunt double??
Traci - I yell along with Tony in KenpoX, too. What are they all saying, btw? "Hip!"? I can't really tell. Right now I still do all the workouts with "normal" sound, but I can see myself, possibly in Phase III, putting on Silence & Cues and using my own music. When my power went out a few weeks ago and I did Legs&Back, and ARX with just my IPOD playing, I really had an enjoyable time. And I find it highly distracting during the Yoga Belly 7 in YogaX when Tony says something like "If I knock that water bottle over one more time...". It always breaks my concentration during a very tough move (boat pose, I think? Can't remember now). Having said that, I like the music in YogaX and XStretch very much. And the music during Legs & Back's Sneaky Lunges seems perfect for the move. Good luck with Ch-Sh-Tri and ARX today. How sad for us to think you're so close to the end! But very motivating for you!
Lea - maybe if you look up the movie Forest Gump, you'll find Tony's name in the credits? I find it a bit odd that we know so little about him. Oh well, he's a great trainer, and I guess that's all that matters. I guess the Super Bowl must be coming up soon, huh? Are you a big FB fan?
Monica - I didn't find myself extra hungry during my 1st recovery week, but then, my RW was Christmas week, and I was easily eating more than usual. So, I'm not a good barometer. I'll keep that in mind for my second recovery week, though.
Jeanette - That is very weird about receiving two different weighted gloves!! Are you sure that the glove just doesn't feel heavier, because your left shoulder is weaker?
Wearing the weighted gloves sure helped me get more intensity out of the blocking segments. And like you, I'm trying to stay deep in my horse stance. I imagine they must be showing modifications. Otherwise, they're just slacking off
I love it that you are coaching your DH. My DH wants to get into a regular fitness routine again, but he's short on time. He also only likes to do a few things: ride his bike (outside; the trainer in the basement rarely gets used), play hockey (not something he's done in ages), and occaisionally take up running (hard to stick with in these snowy climes). I'm thinking of getting him Power Half Hour. He might do that after the kids go to bed, especially if the workouts are only 30 minutes. OMG I laughed so hard at your bird story!!! That was hilarious! Thank you for sharing!
Debra - I know what you mean about the relief of getting back to routine. I'm an ingrained-routine kind of person myself. Being more flexible is something I consciously have to work on. What workout did you end up doing y-day? KenpoX or PlyoX?
X - Legs & Back has grown on me. I don't find the workout particularly challenging in the same way I find Cathe's. But, I know it's doing good things for me, because I'm always stiff in the lower body on Saturday. I also love the fact that there isn't an ounce of floor work in P90X. I like that the thighs and glutes get worked so well in KenpoX and YogaX.
Buffy - I hope you enjoyed your sushi night, even without the wine. LB and Kenpox on the same day is a long workout. I thought only Traci was crazy enough to do stuff like that
Good luck!
Tracy - NICE ride you did yesterday! I'm not sure what you mean about your obliques getting bigger than your hips? I thought the obliques were the arch-shaped muscles around the centre of your stomach? Are you talking about the sides of your waist? I agree that we need to mentally figure out how to coordinate a new movement, like a pull up. I also find I have to be willing to move outside of my comfort zone, in terms of how it feels. Using muscles in a new and different way feels weird and therefore uncomfortable. Hopefully at the end of P90X I'll feel as comfortable doing a few chin ups as I am doing push ups.
Suz - what forum did we steal Jeanette from? I always suspected that she was "hot" property, but now I know for sure.
Gayle - My DH informs me that the Cowboys lost in "big fashion, ha ha! I guess if you're a cowboy fan, you'll be in morning today." I hope you're not a cowboy fan. I'm with you on XStretch today. Haven't done it yet, but I will!!
Well, I started this post 2 hours ago. In that time, I've made, and eaten, French Toast for breakfast, done 2 loads of laundry, and helped feed the hamster. Have a good day to everyone who's bringing it today!
Sandra
