teddy16410
Cathlete
Happy Good Thursday Xers'... Will come back with personals in a bit!
Xers' Check In ; 12/7 THURSDAY!!
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teddy16410
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Good Morning Tracy & Jeanette! Looks like BIG yoga day for the group.. I think Sandra has it on schedule as well!
Today for me is Cardio X + Ab Ripper
Add On Challenge: Floor Work of GS legs + BM2 Cardio Blast (we'll see)
Core Syn just kicked my booty yesterday... I was much stronger and could actually do alot of the push up variations this time but my endurance was way off. I only did half of all the time alotted for most. Think it is just my body being out of whack this week.
Tomorrow is REST DAY!!!!!!!!! That will close out Phase 2 week 5. I cant believe how quickly the time is flying. Next week is my half way mark.
Fox2: Hope you arrived safely and are finding ways to fit in your workouts
LEA: Welcome! I'm just about 4 days ahead of you on plan I think...
SANDRA: SH & Arms is my FAVORITE of all P90X... Good Luck w/ DOMS & Downeard doggie!!!
BUFFY: ??? for you. You mentioned your core really really sore after Core Syn... Is there something specific you are doing to engage abs the whole time? My ans are sore WHILE I execute moves but never next day... I want those DOMS! HELP
Have a great morning filled w/ DOMS, P90X, & laughter!
Today for me is Cardio X + Ab Ripper
Add On Challenge: Floor Work of GS legs + BM2 Cardio Blast (we'll see)
Core Syn just kicked my booty yesterday... I was much stronger and could actually do alot of the push up variations this time but my endurance was way off. I only did half of all the time alotted for most. Think it is just my body being out of whack this week.
Tomorrow is REST DAY!!!!!!!!! That will close out Phase 2 week 5. I cant believe how quickly the time is flying. Next week is my half way mark.
Fox2: Hope you arrived safely and are finding ways to fit in your workouts
LEA: Welcome! I'm just about 4 days ahead of you on plan I think...
SANDRA: SH & Arms is my FAVORITE of all P90X... Good Luck w/ DOMS & Downeard doggie!!!
BUFFY: ??? for you. You mentioned your core really really sore after Core Syn... Is there something specific you are doing to engage abs the whole time? My ans are sore WHILE I execute moves but never next day... I want those DOMS! HELP
Have a great morning filled w/ DOMS, P90X, & laughter!
fox2star
Cathlete
Good morning all Xer's!
I am back in town ( only a day trip yesterday, next week is Washington 3 days). Today was Legs and Back... admittedly not my favorite leg workout. I think this is the one that fired up my knee.
Tracy & Jeanette: good work on the yoga..
Traci: do you think you may be overtraining a little? I don't know how you do all the add-ons! Only mention this because of your comment about losing endurance during the workout.. Hope you bounced right back!
Lea- glad to see you here!
Sandra: Shoulders and arms is my favorite too!
Buffy: keep up the great core work , you must have awesome form!
Have an X-cellent day everyone
I am back in town ( only a day trip yesterday, next week is Washington 3 days). Today was Legs and Back... admittedly not my favorite leg workout. I think this is the one that fired up my knee.
Tracy & Jeanette: good work on the yoga..
Traci: do you think you may be overtraining a little? I don't know how you do all the add-ons! Only mention this because of your comment about losing endurance during the workout.. Hope you bounced right back!
Lea- glad to see you here!
Sandra: Shoulders and arms is my favorite too!
Buffy: keep up the great core work , you must have awesome form!
Have an X-cellent day everyone
Netta
Cathlete
Good morning Xers:
Today was my first time for YogaX. Pretty easy to follow as I was familiar with most of the moves. I would have like to finish Shavasana but DH got up to go to work and he likes to have the TV at 4:30 to watch the news. So I started YogaX at near 3:00
. Tomorrow is my day off from work - I work 4-10 hour days a week, with F,S,S off. Friday, I get to sleep in a little before my workout. Will have to see what workout is on the schedule for tomorrow.
Tracy, hope YogaX was good for you. 90 minutes is a tough length for morning workouts.
Wow, Traci, what a workout! Is there a reason that you add on more besides the P90X workout as is? I'm afraid of doing too much as I think my workouts were too long before, throwing my body into starvation mode. Guess I will see how the Classic rotation goes and if I need to add on more later. I'd like to start doing a Cardio Coach next week, depending on how I feel. I sure don't want to let any previous gains go (except for weight LOL).
Fox2, wonder what's in Legs and Back that's tough on the knees. I really try to take care of mine and modify when I can. Guess I'll see soon enough.
Hi to Buffy and anyone else joining in!
Jeanette
Today was my first time for YogaX. Pretty easy to follow as I was familiar with most of the moves. I would have like to finish Shavasana but DH got up to go to work and he likes to have the TV at 4:30 to watch the news. So I started YogaX at near 3:00
. Tomorrow is my day off from work - I work 4-10 hour days a week, with F,S,S off. Friday, I get to sleep in a little before my workout. Will have to see what workout is on the schedule for tomorrow.Tracy, hope YogaX was good for you. 90 minutes is a tough length for morning workouts.
Wow, Traci, what a workout! Is there a reason that you add on more besides the P90X workout as is? I'm afraid of doing too much as I think my workouts were too long before, throwing my body into starvation mode. Guess I will see how the Classic rotation goes and if I need to add on more later. I'd like to start doing a Cardio Coach next week, depending on how I feel. I sure don't want to let any previous gains go (except for weight LOL).
Fox2, wonder what's in Legs and Back that's tough on the knees. I really try to take care of mine and modify when I can. Guess I'll see soon enough.
Hi to Buffy and anyone else joining in!
Jeanette
teddy16410
Cathlete
Hi Fox2: LOL I always feel like I'm a fighter pilot or CIA Agent talking into the radio when I say Fox2.... ANYWAY! Funny you mentioned overtraining.... That crossed my mind then my old school of burn baby burn kicked in..... I guess my plateau seemed to hit right on recovery/T-giving week followed by PMS week followed by TTOM..... I really dont know what to do at this point. I feel like I'm getting de-railed by my indecision & that will tick me off royally if I do that!
Do I go back to what I was doing Weeks 1-3 since I had good results and felt good? In terms of less add ons & diet? What are your thoughts on that?
thanks for the help;-)
Do I go back to what I was doing Weeks 1-3 since I had good results and felt good? In terms of less add ons & diet? What are your thoughts on that?
thanks for the help;-)
Hi everyone. Thank you for the welcome. Very sweet. Another Yoga X workout here. I love it. Hated it at first, but now that I am getting more flexible I am loving it.
Traci - Yes, you are right. It does look like we will graduate around the same time. Great. I don't see how you can do the add ons either. I am dying after the X workouts!!
Laurie - You must love the pain to have Plyo X become your favorite. I know that every time me and the DH do it, we are on the floor at the end of the workout. Good for you!!
Jeanette and Tracy - I hope that you enjoyed your yoga workouts today.
Fox2star - I hope that you survived your Legs and Back workout.
Tomorrow is Legs and Back for me!! Until then....
Lea
Traci - Yes, you are right. It does look like we will graduate around the same time. Great. I don't see how you can do the add ons either. I am dying after the X workouts!!
Laurie - You must love the pain to have Plyo X become your favorite. I know that every time me and the DH do it, we are on the floor at the end of the workout. Good for you!!
Jeanette and Tracy - I hope that you enjoyed your yoga workouts today.
Fox2star - I hope that you survived your Legs and Back workout.
Tomorrow is Legs and Back for me!! Until then....
Lea
Hi all Xers.
Sandra - to answer your question about the bands vs. the bar, I guess I have two thoughts. One, I can't do a single pull up so I do need quite a bit of assistance from the step. Kind of makes me feel like I'm cheating. But its still real hard. Two, when I use the bands I use a heavy band, try to use really good form and I do feel it in my back so I know I'm working. So I guess its kind of a mixed bag. I do want to be able to do pullups eventually, so I guess I should persist in trying the pullups even if I need the help of a bench. BTW, sometimes I alternate between the two during a workout.
Traci - the first time I did Core Synergistics I really didn't feel it in my abs. Maybe because I was trying to get down new moves and was really paying attention to form. The second time I did it I really focused on my abs, just kind of had them in my mind the whole time and I really felt it the next day. I think its just a matter of concentration and practice.
Fox2Star - I'm always have to work on my form. I had a trainer once who said form is the difference between reaching your goals and staying the same. Don't know if I really agree, but it can't hurt to remind myself always to watch it.
This morning I was so tired I couldn't get out of bed. Was supposed to do YogaX. Instead tonite I'll do cardio coach and tomorrow I'll add Yogax to my p.m. workout and do Legs and Back in the a.m. I don't work on Fridays so I have time for a double workout.
Buffy
Sandra - to answer your question about the bands vs. the bar, I guess I have two thoughts. One, I can't do a single pull up so I do need quite a bit of assistance from the step. Kind of makes me feel like I'm cheating. But its still real hard. Two, when I use the bands I use a heavy band, try to use really good form and I do feel it in my back so I know I'm working. So I guess its kind of a mixed bag. I do want to be able to do pullups eventually, so I guess I should persist in trying the pullups even if I need the help of a bench. BTW, sometimes I alternate between the two during a workout.
Traci - the first time I did Core Synergistics I really didn't feel it in my abs. Maybe because I was trying to get down new moves and was really paying attention to form. The second time I did it I really focused on my abs, just kind of had them in my mind the whole time and I really felt it the next day. I think its just a matter of concentration and practice.
Fox2Star - I'm always have to work on my form. I had a trainer once who said form is the difference between reaching your goals and staying the same. Don't know if I really agree, but it can't hurt to remind myself always to watch it.
This morning I was so tired I couldn't get out of bed. Was supposed to do YogaX. Instead tonite I'll do cardio coach and tomorrow I'll add Yogax to my p.m. workout and do Legs and Back in the a.m. I don't work on Fridays so I have time for a double workout.
Buffy
FiddleFit
Cathlete
Good morning Xers!
Yup, Traci keeps good track of things around here! I did YogaX today, too. I liked it very much. The first 45 minutes gave me a good physical challenge, so I feel like it was worth putting on the workout clothes. The second half was some very nice stretching. My only comment when I was done was that there was very little shoulder/tricep/arm stretching. I've done some yoga that turns your arms to noodles, in a good way. I missed that with this workout. However, my lower body feels very lovely. And yes, years of yoga workouts made this one flow quite easily. If you're completely unfamiliar with yoga, I can see how this would quickly become a frustrating and annoying workout. Not to mention, how surprised one might feel at how intensely you work!
My left bicep is especially sore today from Shoulders & Arms yesterday. I keep kneading it out; I hope I can manage a few modified pull ups in tomorrow's Legs & Back workout.
Traci - I feel your frustration and worry about your lack of progress. Given all of the guidelines I read, I would say that you are definitely overtraining. HOWEVER, I also believe that you know and understand your body better than anyone else. I personally am skeptical of those who tell me (frequently) that if I do less cardio, eat more good quality food, and lift heavy weights, I will actually reduce my body fat. Obviously, this is the exact formula used in P90X. I've decided to just plug my nose and swallow it down for the next 90 days, just to see if "they" are right - 'cause what if they are?! How exciting would that be to *finally* lose this body fat, and see all the muscle I've been working to build for so long? I've given the old formula of "eat less, increase cardio, do endurance weight training" for a very, very long time, and I've yet to get the results I want. Since I agree that the definition of stupid is to "keep doing the same thing, while expecting different results", it's definitely time for me to change things up significantly. So, I'm doing P90X as written - because they promise me that if I do that, it will work. If, at the end of 90 days (what's 90 days in an entire lifetime?) I'm not where I want to be, then I'll just pick back up with my old routine of cardio and weight training. No biggie. At least I tried. And who knows? Maybe in 90 days I'll be able to brag that I can do a pull-up or two. I don't know if all my rambling helped you or not, but hopefully there's something in there that can help you resolve your angst.
Fox2 - looks like SA is a favourite for many. I haven't done Legs and Back yet; I think Cathe's set the bar pretty high for good quality leg workouts.
Jeanette - You're up at 3am to workout? I thought Traci was the only one crazy like that ;-)
Laurie - I have to say that the 3 sports drills at the end were the most awkward for me. I've barely done any team sports, and it took me some time to figure out what the heck he was doing LOL! I hope I come to like Plyo X as much as you do. I personally prefer Cathe's IMAXes; the choreography and music add a fun factor such that I don't feel like I'm just doing a list of drills. But maybe after a time or two, the fun factor will improve? I can see myself quickly becoming bored with the sequence (how come he didn't add a few premixes LOL).
Lea - Welcome to the group!! DH is doing this with you? I love that! My DH appears to be seriously curious about what the heck I'm doing. I hope the position I was in this morning during YogaX when he popped his head around the door didn't scare him off! Someone else in this group (can't remember who?) has her 2 sons doing it with her. I'm so impressed by that.
Buffy - here's some alert vibes coming your way )))))))))). Thank's for the info on the band/bar. My sitch is that I have to use my pull-up bar in my ensuite bathroom door (in my bedroom), but all my weights (and lovely workout area) are in the basement. So, to do the three workouts that require pull-ups, I have to first cart all my equipment from the basement to my bedroom, and then somehow do the workout in the very limited space available. And do it quietly, because the baby is napping just down the hall. Very annoying. If I buy the bands, I can rig them up in the basement, and all my problems are solved; except I can't practice pull ups. It's every Modern Mother's dilemma, isn't it? LOL!!
I'm on Day Four of the eating plan (phase 1), and yesterday things had improved alot. My hunger has abated, and I'm feeling quite content. The carb cravings have diminished a lot. I'm also drinking a ton of water (and peeing a ton) due to the increased protein. Here's hoping that it's all doing me some good. Like Jeanette, my stomach bloat has decreased, and I can see my four-pack (now I'm going for six ).
Well, time to go do other stuff. Have a great day!
Sandra
Yup, Traci keeps good track of things around here! I did YogaX today, too. I liked it very much. The first 45 minutes gave me a good physical challenge, so I feel like it was worth putting on the workout clothes. The second half was some very nice stretching. My only comment when I was done was that there was very little shoulder/tricep/arm stretching. I've done some yoga that turns your arms to noodles, in a good way. I missed that with this workout. However, my lower body feels very lovely. And yes, years of yoga workouts made this one flow quite easily. If you're completely unfamiliar with yoga, I can see how this would quickly become a frustrating and annoying workout. Not to mention, how surprised one might feel at how intensely you work!
My left bicep is especially sore today from Shoulders & Arms yesterday. I keep kneading it out; I hope I can manage a few modified pull ups in tomorrow's Legs & Back workout.
Traci - I feel your frustration and worry about your lack of progress. Given all of the guidelines I read, I would say that you are definitely overtraining. HOWEVER, I also believe that you know and understand your body better than anyone else. I personally am skeptical of those who tell me (frequently) that if I do less cardio, eat more good quality food, and lift heavy weights, I will actually reduce my body fat. Obviously, this is the exact formula used in P90X. I've decided to just plug my nose and swallow it down for the next 90 days, just to see if "they" are right - 'cause what if they are?! How exciting would that be to *finally* lose this body fat, and see all the muscle I've been working to build for so long? I've given the old formula of "eat less, increase cardio, do endurance weight training" for a very, very long time, and I've yet to get the results I want. Since I agree that the definition of stupid is to "keep doing the same thing, while expecting different results", it's definitely time for me to change things up significantly. So, I'm doing P90X as written - because they promise me that if I do that, it will work. If, at the end of 90 days (what's 90 days in an entire lifetime?) I'm not where I want to be, then I'll just pick back up with my old routine of cardio and weight training. No biggie. At least I tried. And who knows? Maybe in 90 days I'll be able to brag that I can do a pull-up or two. I don't know if all my rambling helped you or not, but hopefully there's something in there that can help you resolve your angst.
Fox2 - looks like SA is a favourite for many. I haven't done Legs and Back yet; I think Cathe's set the bar pretty high for good quality leg workouts.
Jeanette - You're up at 3am to workout?
I thought Traci was the only one crazy like that ;-) Laurie - I have to say that the 3 sports drills at the end were the most awkward for me. I've barely done any team sports, and it took me some time to figure out what the heck he was doing LOL! I hope I come to like Plyo X as much as you do. I personally prefer Cathe's IMAXes; the choreography and music add a fun factor such that I don't feel like I'm just doing a list of drills. But maybe after a time or two, the fun factor will improve? I can see myself quickly becoming bored with the sequence (how come he didn't add a few premixes LOL).
Lea - Welcome to the group!! DH is doing this with you? I love that! My DH appears to be seriously curious about what the heck I'm doing. I hope the position I was in this morning during YogaX when he popped his head around the door didn't scare him off! Someone else in this group (can't remember who?) has her 2 sons doing it with her. I'm so impressed by that.
Buffy - here's some alert vibes coming your way )))))))))). Thank's for the info on the band/bar. My sitch is that I have to use my pull-up bar in my ensuite bathroom door (in my bedroom), but all my weights (and lovely workout area) are in the basement. So, to do the three workouts that require pull-ups, I have to first cart all my equipment from the basement to my bedroom, and then somehow do the workout in the very limited space available. And do it quietly, because the baby is napping just down the hall. Very annoying. If I buy the bands, I can rig them up in the basement, and all my problems are solved; except I can't practice pull ups. It's every Modern Mother's dilemma, isn't it? LOL!!
I'm on Day Four of the eating plan (phase 1), and yesterday things had improved alot. My hunger has abated, and I'm feeling quite content. The carb cravings have diminished a lot. I'm also drinking a ton of water (and peeing a ton) due to the increased protein. Here's hoping that it's all doing me some good. Like Jeanette, my stomach bloat has decreased, and I can see my four-pack (now I'm going for six
). Well, time to go do other stuff. Have a great day!
Sandra
Sandra - Here's an idea. Do the workout with the bands and then AFTER you are done with Tony, add on some (I said some) pullups. Mighty ambigious, but possible.
BTW: Congrats. on that four-pack. I've only ever managed to achieve a two pack and I think I had to get my weight down to about 100 lbs. in order to do that. I'm happy now that I can at least see my oblique muscles running down the sides of my abs. I think that's about all I can hope for...damn those genetics.
Buffy
BTW: Congrats. on that four-pack. I've only ever managed to achieve a two pack and I think I had to get my weight down to about 100 lbs. in order to do that. I'm happy now that I can at least see my oblique muscles running down the sides of my abs. I think that's about all I can hope for...damn those genetics.
Buffy
Hi all,
Traci- I think that you may be overtraining. I did that and by the end of the 3rd week I had an eye twitch. I cut back on the recovery week, but still did some extra cardio. Overall, I think the p90x workouts are very demending, but due to some past experience I can't get past effective workouts in less time. My running is suffering right now.
Laurie - I love plyo x and now that I've done it a few times think it is one of the best workouts I've ever done.
Lea - I'm the one whose son's are doing it too. My younger son is farther along and he is really looking cut. The program is amazing if you have all of that testosterone.
Fox2 - maybe try not going as deep on the lunges or focus on really trying to engage the glutes and hamstrings to decrease the pressure and stress on the knees. I know that sometimes when I get tired I get sloppy and that muscle on the front of my knee will feel stressed.
I'm not really following the plan, but I eat very clean. I had to add some extra pasta last night. I felt so tired and draggy, the protien just was not enough.
I just looked at the schedule. Back and biceps then skip a day then shoulders and legs. No wonder people see results. I wonder how many assisted pullups I'll be able to do after a days rest?
Tracy
Traci- I think that you may be overtraining. I did that and by the end of the 3rd week I had an eye twitch. I cut back on the recovery week, but still did some extra cardio. Overall, I think the p90x workouts are very demending, but due to some past experience I can't get past effective workouts in less time. My running is suffering right now.
Laurie - I love plyo x and now that I've done it a few times think it is one of the best workouts I've ever done.
Lea - I'm the one whose son's are doing it too. My younger son is farther along and he is really looking cut. The program is amazing if you have all of that testosterone.
Fox2 - maybe try not going as deep on the lunges or focus on really trying to engage the glutes and hamstrings to decrease the pressure and stress on the knees. I know that sometimes when I get tired I get sloppy and that muscle on the front of my knee will feel stressed.
I'm not really following the plan, but I eat very clean. I had to add some extra pasta last night. I felt so tired and draggy, the protien just was not enough.
I just looked at the schedule. Back and biceps then skip a day then shoulders and legs. No wonder people see results. I wonder how many assisted pullups I'll be able to do after a days rest?
Tracy
Fiddlefit - Yes DH is doing it with me when he can. His lower back kills him sometimes so he has to lay off, but he tries.
Tracy - Good for you for getting your son's involved. You must be so proud. I hope my sons will be as interested when they grow up. I am planning on doing another round of the X in March to be ready for summer, so I am hoping that my DH will be healthy enough to do the complete program with me, even the yoga.
I am not following the eating program either. I eat pretty clean, but have been so hungry after the workouts, so I eat when I can. My problem is having the wine here and there. More here than there, but I am making a conscience effort not to have that as much because I do want to see the six pack abs, and not what the six pack can do to my abs;-) .
Have fun with all of your workouts tomorrow.
Lea
Tracy - Good for you for getting your son's involved. You must be so proud. I hope my sons will be as interested when they grow up. I am planning on doing another round of the X in March to be ready for summer, so I am hoping that my DH will be healthy enough to do the complete program with me, even the yoga
.I am not following the eating program either. I eat pretty clean, but have been so hungry after the workouts, so I eat when I can. My problem is having the wine here and there. More here than there, but I am making a conscience effort not to have that as much because I do want to see the six pack abs, and not what the six pack can do to my abs;-) .
Have fun with all of your workouts tomorrow.
Lea