P90X Rut Busters X Check-in Week of 1/31
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bubbles100
Cathlete
Good Morning!
Today on the Lean rotation was Core Synergistics. I failed miserably over the weekend with my eating. We had friends for dinner two different nights. I actually GAINED two pounds. Back at it this week. I'm going to try to stick to the P90X eating plan without the red meat.
Enjoy your day!
Margaret
Today on the Lean rotation was Core Synergistics. I failed miserably over the weekend with my eating. We had friends for dinner two different nights. I actually GAINED two pounds. Back at it this week. I'm going to try to stick to the P90X eating plan without the red meat.
Enjoy your day!
Margaret
Hello my rut buster friends!!!
Welcome in WEEK 2!!!
I actually couldn't do my workout this morning, but I WILL do it as soon as I get home from work! I will! I will! I will! I had to make Friday my rest day instead of yesterday, so I did Kenpo yesterday afternoon. I definitely want to stay on track. So tomorrow you all should be expecting both the chest&back workout AND plyo workout done from me.
Anyone noticing any changes after the first week? I'm only noticing that I am super sore. I think I remember from the last time trying this rotation that after the second week or so I noticed some differences. So we should all STICK TO IT!!!
I'm so proud of everyone checking in!! To think we had over 60 posts just last week!! GOOD JOB GIRLS!
Welcome in WEEK 2!!!
I actually couldn't do my workout this morning, but I WILL do it as soon as I get home from work! I will! I will! I will! I had to make Friday my rest day instead of yesterday, so I did Kenpo yesterday afternoon. I definitely want to stay on track. So tomorrow you all should be expecting both the chest&back workout AND plyo workout done from me.
Anyone noticing any changes after the first week? I'm only noticing that I am super sore. I think I remember from the last time trying this rotation that after the second week or so I noticed some differences. So we should all STICK TO IT!!!
I'm so proud of everyone checking in!! To think we had over 60 posts just last week!! GOOD JOB GIRLS!
Christine, you are so on top of things!
I too, did not sleep well. Getting up I dreaded working out but I did it because I didn't want to break my rut-breaking trend. Getting started is the hardest part. The next hardest is to keep going when you are tired and sore. Either way, walking downstairs this morning was really hard. That Yoga X tape really hit me in the achilles--I guess I have a lot of flexibility work to do.
I do my little P90X tweak this week. It doesn't have enough leg stuff for me so I'll do two leg workouts this week, and one total upper body workout, rather than the 2 separate P90X upper bodies. This gives my tender arms a rest and keeps my lower body on track. So I did Pyramid LB.
Margaret, I always gain weight when I start a tough program like this. (And since I am a chronic backslider, I have lots of experience in starting programs like this!) Don't look at the scale for a couple of weeks--otherwise you'll be discouraged. If you have a setback, just keep looking forward. If you do get rid of the red meat, substitute with fish or poultry or whatever protein food you like and keep working out hard.
Ruppie, the only changes I'm noticing is my usual fluid retention from starting out, and that I am indescribably sore. My clothes are tight as usual, but I keep remembering it's only temporary. It was awfully hard to work out today, and really, this was one of my worst performances today, even considering I haven't done PLB in ages.
Dominican, I think waiting for Hardcore is a wise decision. I still get caught up in hype and order more DVD sets than I can possibly do, and then I kick myself and wonder why I did it.
I too, did not sleep well. Getting up I dreaded working out but I did it because I didn't want to break my rut-breaking trend. Getting started is the hardest part. The next hardest is to keep going when you are tired and sore. Either way, walking downstairs this morning was really hard. That Yoga X tape really hit me in the achilles--I guess I have a lot of flexibility work to do.
I do my little P90X tweak this week. It doesn't have enough leg stuff for me so I'll do two leg workouts this week, and one total upper body workout, rather than the 2 separate P90X upper bodies. This gives my tender arms a rest and keeps my lower body on track. So I did Pyramid LB.
Margaret, I always gain weight when I start a tough program like this. (And since I am a chronic backslider, I have lots of experience in starting programs like this!) Don't look at the scale for a couple of weeks--otherwise you'll be discouraged. If you have a setback, just keep looking forward. If you do get rid of the red meat, substitute with fish or poultry or whatever protein food you like and keep working out hard.
Ruppie, the only changes I'm noticing is my usual fluid retention from starting out, and that I am indescribably sore. My clothes are tight as usual, but I keep remembering it's only temporary. It was awfully hard to work out today, and really, this was one of my worst performances today, even considering I haven't done PLB in ages.
Dominican, I think waiting for Hardcore is a wise decision. I still get caught up in hype and order more DVD sets than I can possibly do, and then I kick myself and wonder why I did it.
Hi Everybody,
I want to congratulate all on the awesome job you've been doing.
My workout for today has to wait until this afternoon. I am committed to doing it.
I did really well during the week with my diet and then not so well during the weekend. That seems to be the usual pattern for me. I have to really work on changing that.
The changes I have noticed so far- sore 1-2 days after the workouts and I am able to do more during Abs.
Have a great day,
Sabine
I want to congratulate all on the awesome job you've been doing.
My workout for today has to wait until this afternoon. I am committed to doing it.
I did really well during the week with my diet and then not so well during the weekend. That seems to be the usual pattern for me. I have to really work on changing that.
The changes I have noticed so far- sore 1-2 days after the workouts and I am able to do more during Abs.
Have a great day,
Sabine
dominican1
Cathlete
Hello ladie? yes the second week of the rotation this is great!
I did upperbody "pyramid" and lowerbody as well i was feeling great this morning.
dominican1
I did upperbody "pyramid" and lowerbody as well i was feeling great this morning.
dominican1
Well,
I'm back on track this week. My weekend was pretty much no workout, except if you count the sled riding fun(walking up those hill is tough!) with my kids. Last week i got in both upper body workouts and two cardios, so that isn't too bad, but not entirely good for me. I usually only take one rest day/week. Did chest and back and abs this morning, and so far eating okay!!!
I was so sore last week after chest and back, but still can't get out any more pull ups this week!!!x(
Anyway, glad we are still going strong into week two.
I'm back on track this week. My weekend was pretty much no workout, except if you count the sled riding fun(walking up those hill is tough!) with my kids. Last week i got in both upper body workouts and two cardios, so that isn't too bad, but not entirely good for me. I usually only take one rest day/week. Did chest and back and abs this morning, and so far eating okay!!!
I was so sore last week after chest and back, but still can't get out any more pull ups this week!!!x(
Anyway, glad we are still going strong into week two.
Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
Hi Ladies,
Did Chest & Back and Ab RipperX, then ran on the treadmill. The run felt so awesome and easier than EVER. Almost done and I realize I forgot to set it to my usual incline!x( It was left at my DH's setting..."0"x(
Your posts are JUST what I needed today! I did my workout but I have been feeling discouraged. These aren't as fun as Cathe's workouts. Telling me awesome results will begin to appear in a few weeks is a great motivator.
I will be doing plyo's with you tomorrow but have also decided to do HSTA afterwards...awesome leg work if you pile on the weight during leg presses! Need to keep the tushy tighty!:7
GREAT JOB LADIES...keep it up!
Oh, my diet SUCKED over the weekend. Oh well, new day!
Did Chest & Back and Ab RipperX, then ran on the treadmill. The run felt so awesome and easier than EVER. Almost done and I realize I forgot to set it to my usual incline!x( It was left at my DH's setting..."0"x(
Your posts are JUST what I needed today! I did my workout but I have been feeling discouraged. These aren't as fun as Cathe's workouts. Telling me awesome results will begin to appear in a few weeks is a great motivator.
I will be doing plyo's with you tomorrow but have also decided to do HSTA afterwards...awesome leg work if you pile on the weight during leg presses! Need to keep the tushy tighty!:7
GREAT JOB LADIES...keep it up!
Oh, my diet SUCKED over the weekend. Oh well, new day!
Ack guys I'm still at work! I meant to be home by now catching up with my chest & back. Sabine, I hope you're having better luck with the later day workout then I am!!!!
Ima- too bad you noticed the incline!! HAHAHA! But even running on a 0 incline if you were feeling great, you did a great job!
Today on the treadmill (I go to the gym at lunch, but it still doesn't count for today's workout, I've got to get home for C&B!) I tried doing the 'fat burn' zone program. It tried to keep my heartbeat around 125. I thought it was a little too slow for my taste. Do you guys think this method of training works? Sometimes I wonder how I can do so much intense cardio but still keep the spare tire. Is it partially because I'm doing 'cardio' training rather then 'fat burning' training?? I wonder. I'm not sure how that works because I usually just look at the calories burned, which is much more with the intense running!
ok, ok, right, I know, get off the computer and get your butt home to continue to bust the rut.
BUST THE RUT!!!
hehehehe
Ima- too bad you noticed the incline!! HAHAHA! But even running on a 0 incline if you were feeling great, you did a great job!
Today on the treadmill (I go to the gym at lunch, but it still doesn't count for today's workout, I've got to get home for C&B!) I tried doing the 'fat burn' zone program. It tried to keep my heartbeat around 125. I thought it was a little too slow for my taste. Do you guys think this method of training works? Sometimes I wonder how I can do so much intense cardio but still keep the spare tire. Is it partially because I'm doing 'cardio' training rather then 'fat burning' training?? I wonder. I'm not sure how that works because I usually just look at the calories burned, which is much more with the intense running!
ok, ok, right, I know, get off the computer and get your butt home to continue to bust the rut.
BUST THE RUT!!!
hehehehe
bubbles100
Cathlete
Oooo, Sabine. I'm so impressed with those pushups! You go!! I'm getting better each time I do a workout, and those pushups are killers. I wonder if by the end of 90 days I'll actually be able to do them with greater ease.
So last night I followed the P90X nutrition plan and had 1 Cup of quinoa with dinner. Then I looked up how many calories were in 1 Cup - a whopping 636 calories. What are they thinking?
I'm not as sore this week as last. Last week I pretty much felt like I had been hit by a truck. This morning was Cardio X.
Enjoy your day all.
Margaret
So last night I followed the P90X nutrition plan and had 1 Cup of quinoa with dinner. Then I looked up how many calories were in 1 Cup - a whopping 636 calories. What are they thinking?
I'm not as sore this week as last. Last week I pretty much felt like I had been hit by a truck. This morning was Cardio X.
Enjoy your day all.
Margaret
Timber99
Cathlete
Rut? What rut? Ha ha! I am renewed with these workouts. I guess it is just because they are new that I am really more motivated than I have been in the past few weeks. I have been getting out of bed and doing these in the morning, not putting them off and feeling great. I think that my rut...is LEAVING THE BUILDING!
Ruppie - did we get those workouts in yesterday and today!?!?!?!
Amazon - Congrats for getting up and getting that workout in on a tough day for you!!!! Sometimes the mere fact that you did it on a tough day is celebration enough I am considering throwing in Legs & Glutes on Sunday's rest day but not sure yet. It seems weird that he only works legs once per week, but then again, Plyos works those legs a bit too at the beginning of the week if you realy hit it hard.
Margaret - Amazon may be onto something here. Maybe your weight gain is related to muscle building? I would give it a couple of weeks like she sugggested and also, take a skirt or pants or dress and try that on in a couple of weeks to gauge your progress.
Sabine - What is it about the weekend that make syou eat worse? I find that I eat better at home during the weekend but if we go out or have company, that is where I fall. This weekend I did rather well. I allowed myself a few glasses of wine on Saturday with the promise that I would not have any until next weekend (we'll see about that ) and it didn't bit me in the rear end!
Dominican - way to go! You must be sore after PLB and PUB!
Wnedy - way to push on! You may not make a bound every time you hit the workout but you know you are working hard if you are sore. Good for you!
Ima - Wow girl, you are motivated! I just can't do more than an hour (well, maybe ten minutes more but that is it). I am considering going to the gym for my cardio class tonight b/c I miss it, but only if I am VERY motivated. Double workouts is tough for me with my schedule adn I find it hard to workout in teh evening and get up again tomorrow in the morning. Whine whine whine...listen to me!
Last night BF gave me some help with push ups. I did some on toes for him but they were WEAK. I can hit the floor with my chest on knees but on toes, I go down like two or three inches. BF suggested that I try for 5 on toes, even if I don't go down very far and finish on knees. DO you guys think this is a good plan? I have been able to do these on toes but weak for a while but I always figured that on knees I was working harder b/c I was going deeper (I have handle bars too). Maybe I am working hard even if I am not going deep on toe push ups too?
Have a good one ladies
Christine
I am renewed with these workouts. I guess it is just because they are new that I am really more motivated than I have been in the past few weeks. I have been getting out of bed and doing these in the morning, not putting them off and feeling great. I think that my rut...is LEAVING THE BUILDING! Ruppie - did we get those workouts in yesterday and today!?!?!?!
Amazon - Congrats for getting up and getting that workout in on a tough day for you!!!! Sometimes the mere fact that you did it on a tough day is celebration enough
I am considering throwing in Legs & Glutes on Sunday's rest day but not sure yet. It seems weird that he only works legs once per week, but then again, Plyos works those legs a bit too at the beginning of the week if you realy hit it hard. Margaret - Amazon may be onto something here. Maybe your weight gain is related to muscle building? I would give it a couple of weeks like she sugggested and also, take a skirt or pants or dress and try that on in a couple of weeks to gauge your progress.
Sabine - What is it about the weekend that make syou eat worse? I find that I eat better at home during the weekend but if we go out or have company, that is where I fall. This weekend I did rather well. I allowed myself a few glasses of wine on Saturday with the promise that I would not have any until next weekend (we'll see about that
) and it didn't bit me in the rear end! Dominican - way to go! You must be sore after PLB and PUB!
Wnedy - way to push on! You may not make a bound every time you hit the workout but you know you are working hard if you are sore. Good for you!
Ima - Wow girl, you are motivated! I just can't do more than an hour (well, maybe ten minutes more but that is it). I am considering going to the gym for my cardio class tonight b/c I miss it, but only if I am VERY motivated. Double workouts is tough for me with my schedule adn I find it hard to workout in teh evening and get up again tomorrow in the morning. Whine whine whine...listen to me!
Last night BF gave me some help with push ups. I did some on toes for him but they were WEAK. I can hit the floor with my chest on knees but on toes, I go down like two or three inches. BF suggested that I try for 5 on toes, even if I don't go down very far and finish on knees. DO you guys think this is a good plan? I have been able to do these on toes but weak for a while but I always figured that on knees I was working harder b/c I was going deeper (I have handle bars too). Maybe I am working hard even if I am not going deep on toe push ups too?
Have a good one ladies
Christine
My big plans were for Imax2 today. Ha! Imax2 laughed at my big plans. It spit at my big plans. It kicked those big plans into the dirt and covered them up. It BURIED those plans.
I did six intervals and then pushed that SKIP button on my DVD controller until it brought me to the cool down. I did the stretch and then I ran away in shame to confess all to you guys. My legs are just so sore from yesterday's PLB. I felt pretty damn weak.
Christine, it looks like this whole week is going to be hard for me. It's only what I deserve after almost a year of sporadic-to-none workouts. I am sore and I need extra sleep, but I'm not going to quit. I'm turning 45 soon and I refuse to be 45 and TUBBY.
Margaret, do not panic. One cup of DRY quinoa equals 636 calories. You didn't eat it dry, did you?
One cup dry yields three cups cooked. So you only consumed 212 calories. Besides, quinoa gives you a lot of nutritional bang for your calorie buck, much better than pasta or bread or even white potatoes. For even more nutrients, cook it with chicken, beef or vegetable broth.
And now I need a shower.
I did six intervals and then pushed that SKIP button on my DVD controller until it brought me to the cool down. I did the stretch and then I ran away in shame to confess all to you guys. My legs are just so sore from yesterday's PLB. I felt pretty damn weak.
Christine, it looks like this whole week is going to be hard for me. It's only what I deserve after almost a year of sporadic-to-none workouts. I am sore and I need extra sleep, but I'm not going to quit. I'm turning 45 soon and I refuse to be 45 and TUBBY.
Margaret, do not panic. One cup of DRY quinoa equals 636 calories. You didn't eat it dry, did you?
One cup dry yields three cups cooked. So you only consumed 212 calories. Besides, quinoa gives you a lot of nutritional bang for your calorie buck, much better than pasta or bread or even white potatoes. For even more nutrients, cook it with chicken, beef or vegetable broth.
And now I need a shower.
Well,
My back is sore from the workout yesterday, but not as sore as last week. I hope that is a good sign, and not a sign that i didn't work hard enoughx(
I have a spinerval on my agenda for this evening. I'm going to wait until then to workout cause i'm expecting it in the mail today and can't resist a new workout. If it doesn't arrive, i think i'll do an imax.
Christine, i think that your BF's advice with pushups is excellent. I did the same think and usually i can do at least 20-25 pushups now with no problem. Now, when i do C&B it's another story because there are soooooo many pushups }(
My back is sore from the workout yesterday, but not as sore as last week. I hope that is a good sign, and not a sign that i didn't work hard enoughx(
I have a spinerval on my agenda for this evening. I'm going to wait until then to workout cause i'm expecting it in the mail today and can't resist a new workout. If it doesn't arrive, i think i'll do an imax.
Christine, i think that your BF's advice with pushups is excellent. I did the same think and usually i can do at least 20-25 pushups now with no problem. Now, when i do C&B it's another story because there are soooooo many pushups }(
OoOooO Wendy I want to be able to do 20-25 push ups!!! Christine I absolutely agree with that method of training suggested by your BF too! The first chest and back I did all on my knees. Now this chest and back (yes, I did it!) I did the first half on my knees, then the second half trying first on my toes until I just couldn't anymore then the rest on my knees. Then maybe next time I'll do them all that way.
I'll see how that goes!
Plus I haven't figured out how to do decline push-ups on my knees - hahaha! so that one's just a killer for me!!
You guys all sound like you're doing excellent!!
I need to do plyo tonight because I got behind and couldn't do it this morning. But if I do it tonight I'll be caught up with you guys for shoulders and arms tomorrow. oOOo that's my favorite. I'll do Plyo just to get myself to doing shoulders and arms!
I'll see how that goes!
Plus I haven't figured out how to do decline push-ups on my knees - hahaha! so that one's just a killer for me!!
You guys all sound like you're doing excellent!!
I need to do plyo tonight because I got behind and couldn't do it this morning. But if I do it tonight I'll be caught up with you guys for shoulders and arms tomorrow. oOOo that's my favorite. I'll do Plyo just to get myself to doing shoulders and arms!
bubbles100
Cathlete
Whew! Thanks for the info on quinoa, Amazon. I was freaking out. Couldn't figure out how I managed to lose a pound this morning after eating so many calories.
You all are inspiring me with your pushup methodologies. I do a few on my toes and then stare at the "kids" while they finish up. I'll try some of your suggestions (as well as the BF suggestion).
Aren't we all awesome? I'm so impressed with our group!
Margaret
You all are inspiring me with your pushup methodologies. I do a few on my toes and then stare at the "kids" while they finish up. I'll try some of your suggestions (as well as the BF suggestion).
Aren't we all awesome? I'm so impressed with our group!
Margaret
dominican1
Cathlete
hello ladies, i am so glad that this is working out for us. i get so motivated to know that i have to log in and inf. everyone of the daily workout.
i did bootcamp. but let me tell u ladies i was so sore from yesterday workout.
but i am glad that i got the energy and did todays workout.
Dominican1
i did bootcamp. but let me tell u ladies i was so sore from yesterday workout.
but i am glad that i got the energy and did todays workout.
Dominican1
Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
Hey Ladies,
I did Plyometrics this morning and followed it with HSTA, cardio and lower body premix. I needed some serious lower body work to keep from feeling like I am letting myself go!
I am SO SORE from yesterdays Chest & Back! It was my first time with that workout since I was late receiving my series. Man oh man! I think it is because I bought a chin up bar and did MODIFIED pull ups as much as I could!
I, too, do as many push-up on my toes and then take it to my knees. I try to go the whole time. I can only get about 12 on my toes before I HAVE to take it to my knees. Hopefully this series will help improve my push-ups and pull-ups.
I have to tell ya, Ladies...after throwing Cathe's HSTA premix in at the end of my workout today, I have to say...no one gets it done like Cathe! However, there are a few goals I am hoping this series will help me reach so I am sticking with it! Need to shake it up!
I did Plyometrics this morning and followed it with HSTA, cardio and lower body premix. I needed some serious lower body work to keep from feeling like I am letting myself go!
I am SO SORE from yesterdays Chest & Back! It was my first time with that workout since I was late receiving my series. Man oh man! I think it is because I bought a chin up bar and did MODIFIED pull ups as much as I could!
I, too, do as many push-up on my toes and then take it to my knees. I try to go the whole time. I can only get about 12 on my toes before I HAVE to take it to my knees. Hopefully this series will help improve my push-ups and pull-ups.
I have to tell ya, Ladies...after throwing Cathe's HSTA premix in at the end of my workout today, I have to say...no one gets it done like Cathe! However, there are a few goals I am hoping this series will help me reach so I am sticking with it! Need to shake it up!
Timber99
Cathlete
I AM SO PROUD OF EVERYONE HERE FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT!!!!!!!!!!!! :7 :7 :7 For a group that called themselves the “Rut Busters,” everyone here is ROCKIN! }(
OK, everyone seems to agree with BF's method of "getting Christine to Big Girl push-ups" so that is the plan!! He also suggested that I try to bat out a few daily just to get my body used to it so on days where I have some extra time in the morning (NEVER!) or when I have a few mintes at night, I will just throw myself to the floor, get the pups out of my way and give it a whirl. I am not going to add that extra class at the gym tonight but I may add it on Thursday. Ends up that BF doesn't have to work late so I might as well go home and hang with him
I have to get a chin up bar!! I don't really have a place to stick one but I saw this one over the weekend that installs quickly and can be broken down in seconds ("total gym" I think it was called) and I need to get that and try it out. I need to do pulls ups in order to progress. I think that maybe I could do one or two at this point. but who knows!?
Not very sore today - I hope that doesn't mean that I wimped out yesterday. It certainly didn't feel like it! Last week I was not sore in my arms after Shoulders & Biceps at all so this week I intend to push VERY hard. I even bought heavier dumbbells!
I am smiley happy today! But I am DREADING Ab Ripper tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine :+ :9
OK, everyone seems to agree with BF's method of "getting Christine to Big Girl push-ups" so that is the plan!! He also suggested that I try to bat out a few daily just to get my body used to it so on days where I have some extra time in the morning (NEVER!) or when I have a few mintes at night, I will just throw myself to the floor, get the pups out of my way and give it a whirl. I am not going to add that extra class at the gym tonight but I may add it on Thursday. Ends up that BF doesn't have to work late so I might as well go home and hang with him
I have to get a chin up bar!! I don't really have a place to stick one but I saw this one over the weekend that installs quickly and can be broken down in seconds ("total gym" I think it was called) and I need to get that and try it out. I need to do pulls ups in order to progress. I think that maybe I could do one or two at this point. but who knows!?
Not very sore today - I hope that doesn't mean that I wimped out yesterday. It certainly didn't feel like it! Last week I was not sore in my arms after Shoulders & Biceps at all so this week I intend to push VERY hard. I even bought heavier dumbbells!
I am smiley happy today! But I am DREADING Ab Ripper tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christine :+
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