teddy16410
Cathlete
Just starting us off gang... Going to run off & do final measurements as DH wants Chinese tonight & I'll be sodium bloated tomorrow! BRB! Wish me luck.
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Netta
Cathlete
Happy Friday Xers!
Hi Traci, you're on top of it girl. Better get those measurements as Chinese food is terrible, terrible, terrible for producing sodium bloat for me. Can't wait to hear your results.
Today's workout is scheduled Legs & Back, and my legs are feeling great, BUT... in light of my 60 mile bike ride on Sunday and the fact that last week was Recovery Week so Legs & Back will be killer today and I don't want sore legs for Sunday, I think I will keep the back work but do something else this morning, maybe even a step workout. I think I may still do KenpoX tomorrow morning as that one I don't feel will tax my legs as much.
Got to run, will be back later to post what I did. Sorry I didn't get back on for personals last night. Ended up watching a movie Catch Me If You Can with DH so not enough computer time.
Jeanette
Hi Traci, you're on top of it girl. Better get those measurements as Chinese food is terrible, terrible, terrible for producing sodium bloat for me. Can't wait to hear your results.
Today's workout is scheduled Legs & Back, and my legs are feeling great, BUT... in light of my 60 mile bike ride on Sunday and the fact that last week was Recovery Week so Legs & Back will be killer today and I don't want sore legs for Sunday, I think I will keep the back work but do something else this morning, maybe even a step workout. I think I may still do KenpoX tomorrow morning as that one I don't feel will tax my legs as much.
Got to run, will be back later to post what I did. Sorry I didn't get back on for personals last night. Ended up watching a movie Catch Me If You Can with DH so not enough computer time.
Jeanette
teddy16410
Cathlete
Final Results are in & I am one happy camper! I guess it was all in my mind that Phase 3 wasnt resulting in as great of losses as Phase 2! WooHoo!!!! Yea- I shall be doing the X Monster again!!!
Back with personals after I finish ^^^ 5 the dogs (DH already gone for day!) hahahaha
Final P90X Results
Start: November 1, 2006
End: February 2, 2007
1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 2-Feb Totals
Start Ph 1 Ph 2 Ph 3
Weight: 134# / 132# / 129# / 128# / TOTAL: < 6# >
BF% 25% / 24% / 20% / 18.50% / TOTAL: < 6.5%>
Chest 36" / 33.5" / 33" / 32" / TOTAL: < 4" >
Waist 30.5" / 29" / 28" / 27" / TOTAL: < 3.5" >
Hips 36.5" / 36" / 35.5" / 35" / TOTAL: < 1.5" >
Thigh 23" / 22" / 21.5" / 21" / TOTAL: < 2" >
Arm 12.5" / 12.25" / 11.75" / 10.5 ? TOTAL: < 2" >
RHRate 92 / 89 / 88 / 82 / TOTAL < 10 BPM>
Resting HR
Jean 10/12 / 9/10 / 8/9 / 7/8 / TOTAL < 2-3sizes>
Size
Back with personals after I finish ^^^ 5 the dogs (DH already gone for day!) hahahaha
Final P90X Results
Start: November 1, 2006
End: February 2, 2007
1-Nov 1-Dec 1-Jan 2-Feb Totals
Start Ph 1 Ph 2 Ph 3
Weight: 134# / 132# / 129# / 128# / TOTAL: < 6# >
BF% 25% / 24% / 20% / 18.50% / TOTAL: < 6.5%>
Chest 36" / 33.5" / 33" / 32" / TOTAL: < 4" >
Waist 30.5" / 29" / 28" / 27" / TOTAL: < 3.5" >
Hips 36.5" / 36" / 35.5" / 35" / TOTAL: < 1.5" >
Thigh 23" / 22" / 21.5" / 21" / TOTAL: < 2" >
Arm 12.5" / 12.25" / 11.75" / 10.5 ? TOTAL: < 2" >
RHRate 92 / 89 / 88 / 82 / TOTAL < 10 BPM>
Resting HR
Jean 10/12 / 9/10 / 8/9 / 7/8 / TOTAL < 2-3sizes>
Size
xschwarz
Cathlete
A very sincere and heartfelt congratulations on a phenominal project X, Traci!
I am so thrilled for you and entirely motivated by your results.
I am also very pleased to see you endorsing P90X as in the last few weeks it seemed to me you may have been losing your affection for this special kind of magic.
Now I hope you have more fun hybriding some of your favorite workouts that will work in synergy with P90X or the other P90 programs!!
Thanks again for sharing so generously along the way!!!
Love,
X
I am so thrilled for you and entirely motivated by your results.
I am also very pleased to see you endorsing P90X as in the last few weeks it seemed to me you may have been losing your affection for this special kind of magic.
Now I hope you have more fun hybriding some of your favorite workouts that will work in synergy with P90X or the other P90 programs!!
Thanks again for sharing so generously along the way!!!
Love,
X
lvnascar
Cathlete
Morning Xer's,
My workout today will be YogaX.
Traci, fantasic results for P90X. Congrats and Whoo Hoo!
Jeanette, Have fun with the 60 mile bike ride, you are probably correct on the leg workout. It always hits me almost two days later.
We are suppose to get below zero weather for this weekend, so I'm planning on staying in my house as much as possible. Does my youngest DD really have to go to dance class tomorrow morning. }( x(
Have a great day!
Laurie
My workout today will be YogaX.
Traci, fantasic results for P90X. Congrats and Whoo Hoo!
Jeanette, Have fun with the 60 mile bike ride, you are probably correct on the leg workout. It always hits me almost two days later.
We are suppose to get below zero weather for this weekend, so I'm planning on staying in my house as much as possible. Does my youngest DD really have to go to dance class tomorrow morning. }( x(
Have a great day!
Laurie
Good Morning X-ers! I did Core Syn last night and I really felt strong. Still couldn't do unassisted Dreya rolls, or Chatarunga runs (I can't do anything with Chatarunga in the name!) but getting better. I'm SOOOOO excited for you Tracy! Those results are so impressive. Look at that BF% girl! Wow! And the jean sizes always are important to me, too. You're going to have to get a whole new wardrobe now! Well, I got on the scale last night and now I'm really depressed. It's not ttom or anything and I've gained 5 pounds! How did that happen? When did that happen? Why did that happen? Granted, my diet is NOT clean and I'm not following the food guide in the manuel, but I figured I was eating about the same as before! Could I unknowingly be eating more because of this program? I guess those mid afternoon candy bar breaks are going to have to stop! I do admit that I have the mentality that, "I'm working out really intensely, I can have this candy bar." Again, congratulations, Tracy! DS has a doctor's appointment so I'll check back again later this afternoon!
Steph
Steph
teddy16410
Cathlete
***** Personals******
Steph: Had to LOL at your post last night… Good thing results are not based on enthusiasm level eh? I so FELT your ho-hum-ness! I have been that way for 2 weeks. Combine boredom w/ hormones and I can be a real downer! On the adrenal failure: Its not a result of X.. if anything I probably have helped myself out in that department by not doing all the cardio like I was. Sure does make sense tho that with all the cardio the past year (6 days 1-2 hours each) why I was actually going backwards in fitness levels and body stats. I still felt overtrained tho about every 3 days with the X. It will be really interesting to see what modifications the doc suggests next week. It will be temporary whatever it is tho as its just so my system can rebuild itself. Until then I’m going for it because this is my 1 feel awesome week out of the month. My workout yesterday of LIS /Core Syn Circuit was just the 70 minutes. Obviously I didn’t get a full core Syn in but I did get to all the moves. I doubt I’ll do the final Yoga X today… I have energy so will do a BM2 cardio premix. Not too lengthy as I have a heavy weights day scheduled tomorrow. Hope you feel better mentally after recovery week is done… I was usually really ready to get back into it after that week…. Just read todays post… Hope DS is OK at Dr and yes the little candy bar rewards would prevent all your muscles from showing and wt to drop! Lolololol. How about just cutting back? If you eat them 5 days just go to 3 days or something like that… Also remember the muscle #.. are you taking BF% in any way?
JEANETTE: lol how we so understand the effects of certain foods on our bodies! I think you are really doing a terrific job of thinking thru how to split up your workouts. Overtraining is never good and you seem to be figuring out precisely how to get it all in for the week + get the most out of your rides! Hope movie was good.. havent seen that one.
X: Thanks so much for the kind words. You are right – I was off my mental game the past 10-15 days but honestly it was just a bit of boredom + major hormonal imbalances. I only had 12 days between last ttom and beginning of PMS/Cycle. It really throws my entire life mentally & physically out of balance. Hope I wasn’t a downer for you… Just remember to feed off Jeanette as she has yet to have 1 moment of dread factor! She’s my hero!!!
LAURIE: OMG below zero… of course you cant leave the house! Lol (just my wimpiness showing thru). So how often do you get he frigid temps? You don’t seem too bothered by it so I gather its part of your normal climate? Just think how many extra cals all that shivering adds!
Thanks for congrats I am very pleased. I was especially surprised by the resting heart rate improvement. I thought that all the cardio was suppose to help with that- just another myth my body has smashed I suppose.
Happy morning to all the rest of the gang... I think I caught everone else on yesterdays board! happy Happy FRIDAY!!!!!
Steph: Had to LOL at your post last night… Good thing results are not based on enthusiasm level eh? I so FELT your ho-hum-ness! I have been that way for 2 weeks. Combine boredom w/ hormones and I can be a real downer! On the adrenal failure: Its not a result of X.. if anything I probably have helped myself out in that department by not doing all the cardio like I was. Sure does make sense tho that with all the cardio the past year (6 days 1-2 hours each) why I was actually going backwards in fitness levels and body stats. I still felt overtrained tho about every 3 days with the X. It will be really interesting to see what modifications the doc suggests next week. It will be temporary whatever it is tho as its just so my system can rebuild itself. Until then I’m going for it because this is my 1 feel awesome week out of the month. My workout yesterday of LIS /Core Syn Circuit was just the 70 minutes. Obviously I didn’t get a full core Syn in but I did get to all the moves. I doubt I’ll do the final Yoga X today… I have energy so will do a BM2 cardio premix. Not too lengthy as I have a heavy weights day scheduled tomorrow. Hope you feel better mentally after recovery week is done… I was usually really ready to get back into it after that week…. Just read todays post… Hope DS is OK at Dr and yes the little candy bar rewards would prevent all your muscles from showing and wt to drop! Lolololol. How about just cutting back? If you eat them 5 days just go to 3 days or something like that… Also remember the muscle #.. are you taking BF% in any way?
JEANETTE: lol how we so understand the effects of certain foods on our bodies! I think you are really doing a terrific job of thinking thru how to split up your workouts. Overtraining is never good and you seem to be figuring out precisely how to get it all in for the week + get the most out of your rides! Hope movie was good.. havent seen that one.
X: Thanks so much for the kind words. You are right – I was off my mental game the past 10-15 days but honestly it was just a bit of boredom + major hormonal imbalances. I only had 12 days between last ttom and beginning of PMS/Cycle. It really throws my entire life mentally & physically out of balance. Hope I wasn’t a downer for you… Just remember to feed off Jeanette as she has yet to have 1 moment of dread factor! She’s my hero!!!
LAURIE: OMG below zero… of course you cant leave the house! Lol (just my wimpiness showing thru). So how often do you get he frigid temps? You don’t seem too bothered by it so I gather its part of your normal climate? Just think how many extra cals all that shivering adds!
Thanks for congrats I am very pleased. I was especially surprised by the resting heart rate improvement. I thought that all the cardio was suppose to help with that- just another myth my body has smashed I suppose.
Happy morning to all the rest of the gang... I think I caught everone else on yesterdays board! happy Happy FRIDAY!!!!!
Netta
Cathlete
Good morning again,
Classic/Phase 3/Week 1/Day 5
It was supposed to be Legs & Back today but due to my longer bike ride coming up on Sunday, I decided not to tax my legs much today. I pulled out Sweat 5-6 from the Masters Series and incorporated all of the back work in between cardio sets. This worked good for me. I didn't try to increase anything on my back work (first time I didn't feel the "bring it") but stayed the same on weights and reps (Bowflex lat pulldowns). For any of the legwork in this, I just didn't try to go low. Think the legs will be just fine. I'm still feeling puffy, but a little better today. Will increase my carbs on Sat/Sun for the bike ride.
TraciX my girl!!!! You have done just awesome!! Wow, the measurement changes and BF drop is incredible!!! 4" on the bust? Did your DH notice a difference there LOL? 3 1/2" on the waist? I bow to you, girl, and many many ^5's!!! Great job on the RHR too. And the difference in strength too, I remember that you posted some of the changes earlier, is phenomenal too. Any chance of seeing some pictures? You continue to inspire me and all of us on here! What is the adrenal fatigue thing and how did they know you had it. What are some symptoms of it?
Laurie, enjoy your YogaX. Wow, it's so cold in some parts of the country. We are finally getting some warmer weather here on the West Coast. Been cold and dry.
Steph, woohoo on feeling good and strong for Core Syn. That 5# is probably a lot of water weight too. I never used to have a problem with it, but now I seem to. Any kind of sodium just balloons me up right away. Yesterday my face actually felt tight with the fluid. Maybe no one else can see it, but I feel it for sure. Keep drinking lots of water to flush it. You might want to write down everything you eat and compute the calories for kicks. That usually gets me back on track. Even an energy bar can be 200 plus some calories, and on my short frame, makes a difference in the long run.
Hi to everyone, enjoy your workouts today.
Jeanette
Classic/Phase 3/Week 1/Day 5
It was supposed to be Legs & Back today but due to my longer bike ride coming up on Sunday, I decided not to tax my legs much today. I pulled out Sweat 5-6 from the Masters Series and incorporated all of the back work in between cardio sets. This worked good for me. I didn't try to increase anything on my back work (first time I didn't feel the "bring it") but stayed the same on weights and reps (Bowflex lat pulldowns). For any of the legwork in this, I just didn't try to go low. Think the legs will be just fine. I'm still feeling puffy, but a little better today. Will increase my carbs on Sat/Sun for the bike ride.
TraciX my girl!!!! You have done just awesome!! Wow, the measurement changes and BF drop is incredible!!! 4" on the bust? Did your DH notice a difference there LOL? 3 1/2" on the waist? I bow to you, girl, and many many ^5's!!! Great job on the RHR too. And the difference in strength too, I remember that you posted some of the changes earlier, is phenomenal too. Any chance of seeing some pictures? You continue to inspire me and all of us on here! What is the adrenal fatigue thing and how did they know you had it. What are some symptoms of it?
Laurie, enjoy your YogaX. Wow, it's so cold in some parts of the country. We are finally getting some warmer weather here on the West Coast. Been cold and dry.
Steph, woohoo on feeling good and strong for Core Syn. That 5# is probably a lot of water weight too. I never used to have a problem with it, but now I seem to. Any kind of sodium just balloons me up right away. Yesterday my face actually felt tight with the fluid. Maybe no one else can see it, but I feel it for sure. Keep drinking lots of water to flush it. You might want to write down everything you eat and compute the calories for kicks. That usually gets me back on track. Even an energy bar can be 200 plus some calories, and on my short frame, makes a difference in the long run.
Hi to everyone, enjoy your workouts today.
Jeanette
teddy16410
Cathlete
JEANETTE:
You are soooo close to completing the “monster” (my new name for P90X!) Hey- maybe we can get Tony to create The Monster as a sequel to X???? I’d buy it in a heartbeat!
Oh Sweat 5/6 was PERFECT for you today! I so love that one.. I did it once when I got the MS back about 4-6 weeks ago. REALLY love that one! LOL on the 4” in bust! I wish I could say its ALL back fat that’s gone but nope- bra cups are a little big now… We cant have it all can we???? & OF COURSE DH notices that- not a word about waist, thighs etc… just the girls! I didn’t do any pics I’m VERY sorry to say… I just had such UGH feelings when I started I was afraid to take any… Maybe I’ll get DH to take some “clothed” pics and I won’t be too distraught about posting those.
On the whole dr/adrenal fatigue… I have been searching for a Bio Identical Hormone referral that I can afford (insurance doesn’t cover 90% of it)… My initial phone consult was a few days ago and I answered a lot of questions. One of the set of labs that will be run is for the Adrenal thing. This link explains a lot of it!http://www.projectaware.org/Resource/articlearchives/adrenalfatigue.shtml
I have almost all the symptoms EXCEPT the sleep thing as my problem is I cant sleep! That’s another piece of the hormonal equation….Its really just 1 part of the “puzzle” of all my peri-menopause symptoms that have altered my life drastically the past 2 years. There are 6 key areas that I will get tested for and hopefully be put on a regimen that will help me get my old self back.
http://www.schroederwellnessinstitute.com/ This is the place I got the referral for.
Anyway- probably more info than you wanted but as you can tell I am way excited to finally be taking this step!
You are soooo close to completing the “monster” (my new name for P90X!) Hey- maybe we can get Tony to create The Monster as a sequel to X???? I’d buy it in a heartbeat!
Oh Sweat 5/6 was PERFECT for you today! I so love that one.. I did it once when I got the MS back about 4-6 weeks ago. REALLY love that one! LOL on the 4” in bust! I wish I could say its ALL back fat that’s gone but nope- bra cups are a little big now… We cant have it all can we???? & OF COURSE DH notices that- not a word about waist, thighs etc… just the girls! I didn’t do any pics I’m VERY sorry to say… I just had such UGH feelings when I started I was afraid to take any… Maybe I’ll get DH to take some “clothed” pics and I won’t be too distraught about posting those.
On the whole dr/adrenal fatigue… I have been searching for a Bio Identical Hormone referral that I can afford (insurance doesn’t cover 90% of it)… My initial phone consult was a few days ago and I answered a lot of questions. One of the set of labs that will be run is for the Adrenal thing. This link explains a lot of it!http://www.projectaware.org/Resource/articlearchives/adrenalfatigue.shtml
I have almost all the symptoms EXCEPT the sleep thing as my problem is I cant sleep! That’s another piece of the hormonal equation….Its really just 1 part of the “puzzle” of all my peri-menopause symptoms that have altered my life drastically the past 2 years. There are 6 key areas that I will get tested for and hopefully be put on a regimen that will help me get my old self back.
http://www.schroederwellnessinstitute.com/ This is the place I got the referral for.
Anyway- probably more info than you wanted but as you can tell I am way excited to finally be taking this step!
Traci - I'm sneaking over on this thread because you were nice enough to sneak over on ours and let us know this was here.
All I can say is ....WOW!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! You're a great role-model!!!!! It will keep me going. (I just started Phase 2).
I still don't have a body fat caliper. I looked on Amazon and they range from $12.95 for a plain accumeasure to $26 or something for a digital one. I don't know which one to get - I'm most interested in accuracy.
Again, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy
All I can say is ....WOW!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!! You're a great role-model!!!!! It will keep me going. (I just started Phase 2).
I still don't have a body fat caliper. I looked on Amazon and they range from $12.95 for a plain accumeasure to $26 or something for a digital one. I don't know which one to get - I'm most interested in accuracy.
Again, Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy
aschendell
Cathlete
Good morning ladies!!!
First, before I start talking about myself I just want to send a message to Traci....I can't tell you how thrilled I am for you and your fantabulous results!!! WAY TO GO!!!! Aren't you just amazed at how a person's body can change in 90 days if you just do the right things?!? I am so excited for you! You should be the P90X poster child! We'll put you up there next to Dreya! Congratulations on a difficult job well done. You should be incredibly proud of yourself and I hope you DH (and your dogs) appreciate the changes you have made!
Okay...on to me now! (Just Kidding!) I did Kenpo yesterday and really kept my heartrate up for the entire workout. I do really like this one....I enjoy just doing the kickboxing moves without making them into a "routine" like Cathe does. I am now able to balance like the ex-marine when doing my kick moves...which is actually pretty cool since balancing really keeps your core engaged. Today is supposed to be a rest day for me, but I will probably do some Cathe cardio of some sort. I don't have a lot of errands to do today and I hate to waste a rest day when I'm not busy...So I will save it until Mon or Tues next week when I have a lot going on.
On to other personals....
Jeanette....It's probably best you skipped L&B so you can be fresh for you weekend ride. I still have DOMs from legs 2 days later!
Steph...Don't you just hate it when your scale is broken? That must be what has happened since there is no way you can gain weight doing this rotation! All jokes aside, it may really help you to keep a food diary...I know it's a lot of work and not much fun, but it has really helped me know how much I am eating and keeps me honest about my food intake. I don't write calories or anything like that...just basically what I ate for the day. I have also noticed that I have to keep up with it all day long or I'll forget to write a snack down here and there.
Laurie..We are also supposed to have crazy cold weather here..I can hear the wind whipping around the house right now!! Have fun with Yoga today.
Hi to X, Sandra, Tracy, DB, Deb, Lea and whoever else I am sure I missed! Have a great day ladies!
Debra
Bite off more than you can chew. Then chew it---Ella Williams
First, before I start talking about myself I just want to send a message to Traci....I can't tell you how thrilled I am for you and your fantabulous results!!! WAY TO GO!!!! Aren't you just amazed at how a person's body can change in 90 days if you just do the right things?!? I am so excited for you! You should be the P90X poster child! We'll put you up there next to Dreya! Congratulations on a difficult job well done. You should be incredibly proud of yourself and I hope you DH (and your dogs) appreciate the changes you have made!
Okay...on to me now! (Just Kidding!) I did Kenpo yesterday and really kept my heartrate up for the entire workout. I do really like this one....I enjoy just doing the kickboxing moves without making them into a "routine" like Cathe does. I am now able to balance like the ex-marine when doing my kick moves...which is actually pretty cool since balancing really keeps your core engaged. Today is supposed to be a rest day for me, but I will probably do some Cathe cardio of some sort. I don't have a lot of errands to do today and I hate to waste a rest day when I'm not busy...So I will save it until Mon or Tues next week when I have a lot going on.
On to other personals....
Jeanette....It's probably best you skipped L&B so you can be fresh for you weekend ride. I still have DOMs from legs 2 days later!
Steph...Don't you just hate it when your scale is broken? That must be what has happened since there is no way you can gain weight doing this rotation! All jokes aside, it may really help you to keep a food diary...I know it's a lot of work and not much fun, but it has really helped me know how much I am eating and keeps me honest about my food intake. I don't write calories or anything like that...just basically what I ate for the day. I have also noticed that I have to keep up with it all day long or I'll forget to write a snack down here and there.
Laurie..We are also supposed to have crazy cold weather here..I can hear the wind whipping around the house right now!! Have fun with Yoga today.
Hi to X, Sandra, Tracy, DB, Deb, Lea and whoever else I am sure I missed! Have a great day ladies!
Debra
Bite off more than you can chew. Then chew it---Ella Williams
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moni_stout
Guest
Good morning, almost to the end of my recovery week. Skipped Stretch X yesterday. Got my haircut and I absolutely love it!!! Tonight is Core Synergistics. I had the time this morning before work when I could have done it, but I feel much stronger later in the day. I want to be able to give it my all. Plus, it keeps me from snacking so much after work.
TRACI -- Your results are awesome!!! You should be so proud. That is quite a transformation! I can't believe the Chest measurements!!!! I wish that I also would have taken measurements. Are you still going to be checking in here and there on this thread? I hope so!
DB -- So did you take the night off and go to dinner with your DH? While it is important to exercise, I think that things like dinner with DH before a trip take priority. We don't want to look back on life and only remember our workouts! RE: 8-10 reps -- I think you should at least give it a try for something different. If you don't like the results you are getting just go back to 12-15 reps.
DEBRA -- Your comments on Slow & Heavy were very interesting. I have Tivo'd the Slow & Heavy series, but I know that it is not the full workout. Would you recommend this series? I have Gym Style and love those, but I always do less reps than Cathe so I can lift heavy. Maybe I should just try Slow & Heavy. Good job on KenpoX and balancing between kicks. Some days I can do a few without touching the floor, other days it is a joke. It always makes me feel better about it when I do Cardio X and the girl is trying to balance, but loses her balance a couple of times. Tony tells her it is okay. I feel like he is talking to me then.
SANDRA -- I plan to do the same thing as you -- take a couple weeks after P90X to do whatever I want. No schedule.
LEA -- I skipped Stretch X yesterday also -- I didn't care either. Not really an important one. I'll stretch another day. I hope you are feeling better.
STEPH -- Thanks for the positive vibes!!! You are sweet. I will be doing Core Syn tonight and hopefully I feel strong like you did. I really love this one. It will definitely be in my post P90x rotations. You mentioned that your weight is up 5 lbs -- do you think it may be muscle? How are your clothes feeling?
JEANETTE -- I think that you are right on to not do legs with your bike ride this weekend. 60 miles! Very impressive. How long does it take you? I also don't feel KenpoX much in my legs, other than the warm-up/stretch that I dislike in the beginning.
LAURIE -- Have fund with YogaX -- I have that on the schedule for tomorrow, but may sub another Yoga. I just feel very timed of Yoga X. It is also very cold here in St. Louis. No end in sight either.
Everyone have a great day!
Monica
TRACI -- Your results are awesome!!! You should be so proud. That is quite a transformation! I can't believe the Chest measurements!!!! I wish that I also would have taken measurements. Are you still going to be checking in here and there on this thread? I hope so!
DB -- So did you take the night off and go to dinner with your DH? While it is important to exercise, I think that things like dinner with DH before a trip take priority. We don't want to look back on life and only remember our workouts! RE: 8-10 reps -- I think you should at least give it a try for something different. If you don't like the results you are getting just go back to 12-15 reps.
DEBRA -- Your comments on Slow & Heavy were very interesting. I have Tivo'd the Slow & Heavy series, but I know that it is not the full workout. Would you recommend this series? I have Gym Style and love those, but I always do less reps than Cathe so I can lift heavy. Maybe I should just try Slow & Heavy. Good job on KenpoX and balancing between kicks. Some days I can do a few without touching the floor, other days it is a joke. It always makes me feel better about it when I do Cardio X and the girl is trying to balance, but loses her balance a couple of times. Tony tells her it is okay. I feel like he is talking to me then.
SANDRA -- I plan to do the same thing as you -- take a couple weeks after P90X to do whatever I want. No schedule.
LEA -- I skipped Stretch X yesterday also -- I didn't care either. Not really an important one. I'll stretch another day. I hope you are feeling better.
STEPH -- Thanks for the positive vibes!!! You are sweet. I will be doing Core Syn tonight and hopefully I feel strong like you did. I really love this one. It will definitely be in my post P90x rotations. You mentioned that your weight is up 5 lbs -- do you think it may be muscle? How are your clothes feeling?
JEANETTE -- I think that you are right on to not do legs with your bike ride this weekend. 60 miles! Very impressive. How long does it take you? I also don't feel KenpoX much in my legs, other than the warm-up/stretch that I dislike in the beginning.
LAURIE -- Have fund with YogaX -- I have that on the schedule for tomorrow, but may sub another Yoga. I just feel very timed of Yoga X. It is also very cold here in St. Louis. No end in sight either.
Everyone have a great day!
Monica
Hi all,
Still no internet at home and I'm getting frustrated.
I have two workouts left and I am done. I am so excited. I goofed on the scheduling and did kenpox yesterday. It was a great workout and then I did tone afterwards. I really broke a nice sweat.
Today is Core syn., but I might switch with tomorrow's just to give my back a break.
I'll bbl. I have training today at work and will have to find time to read everyone's post during the break.
Tracy
Still no internet at home and I'm getting frustrated.
I have two workouts left and I am done. I am so excited. I goofed on the scheduling and did kenpox yesterday. It was a great workout and then I did tone afterwards. I really broke a nice sweat.
Today is Core syn., but I might switch with tomorrow's just to give my back a break.
I'll bbl. I have training today at work and will have to find time to read everyone's post during the break.
Tracy
teddy16410
Cathlete
Well after much thought I decided to do the TRACY referral of CardioStack/CoreAttack. It’s a great Core Syn-ish/ARX mix and I was sucking eggs doing these new moves. My core feels very tight now and I burned over 400cals so it’s a keeper! Thanks for suggestion Tracy!
Thanks to everyone for all your kind and enthusiastic words of praise… I told ya all before there was no way I had it in me to stick with this for 3 months without the group so ^^^ 5 to ALL of us!
DEBRA****
AWESOME way to really make Kenpo work for you yesterday! I’m with ya all the way on enjoying the non-dancy aspect of Kenpo. I think I just struggle with dance + power behind moves… The balance you were able to demonstrate shows how much more you are able to engage your core! WooHoo!!!!!!!
MONICA***
Oh how FUN loving a new cut! I am due soon but just hate spending the $$ unless a special no pony tail allowed kinda thing is going on. YES I’ll be checking in here until X completes her recovery – I think she’ll be the final graduate. Hope you are feeling mentally tough today and continuing to hold positive thoughts.
TRACY***
Had to lol on the switch-er-oo of workouts.. Do you think it’s a sign we are so ready to be done? Lolol. Just a couple more and then you are TRACY-X!!!! ^^^^^^^5
Gotta feed my hungry tired body… BBL to see everyone who posts later.
Thanks to everyone for all your kind and enthusiastic words of praise… I told ya all before there was no way I had it in me to stick with this for 3 months without the group so ^^^ 5 to ALL of us!
DEBRA****
AWESOME way to really make Kenpo work for you yesterday! I’m with ya all the way on enjoying the non-dancy aspect of Kenpo. I think I just struggle with dance + power behind moves… The balance you were able to demonstrate shows how much more you are able to engage your core! WooHoo!!!!!!!
MONICA***
Oh how FUN loving a new cut! I am due soon but just hate spending the $$ unless a special no pony tail allowed kinda thing is going on. YES I’ll be checking in here until X completes her recovery – I think she’ll be the final graduate. Hope you are feeling mentally tough today and continuing to hold positive thoughts.
TRACY***
Had to lol on the switch-er-oo of workouts.. Do you think it’s a sign we are so ready to be done? Lolol. Just a couple more and then you are TRACY-X!!!! ^^^^^^^5
Gotta feed my hungry tired body… BBL to see everyone who posts later.
FiddleFit
Cathlete
CL/PH3/WEEK1/Day6: Legs & Back; ARX
Hi everyone,
TraciX - DH will need a ladder to peel you off the ceiling!!! GOOD JOB!!! I wish I were an octopus so I could give you 8 high-fives at once. You must absolutely take some photos of yourself today, even if you keep them for your eyes only (though of course the rest of us are dying to see!). It doesn't matter if you didn't take "before" photos. With those measurement changes, you're looking GOOOOOOD, and you need to capture this moment on film! The consultation with the doctor sounds very, very promising for you. Are you at all concerned that she may tell you to give up the coffee? I'm glad you've found a way to begin to deal with your hormonal problems. You know what's scary? My two girls are probably going to be full-throtal into puberty just as I move into menopause. DH will probably end up living in the garage. Did I put you off of doing the KM leg conditioning drills? Oops! My bad. I do think they're a lot like floor work, but because you're vertical and working against gravity, I think they pull in a lot of core. While I don't find them much fun, I do think they can be a very beneficial part of a rotation. Your workout yesterday was certainly creative. Wow!
Jeanette - that CMIYC story is a good one, isn't it? Hard to believe that it's true. So you did Masters Sweat, did you? And it was good? Nice idea to insert the back work in there. You're very smart about your training, I have to say.
Laurie - stay warm!
Steph - Yep, I read all the late night posts, so don't worry about wasting your time. Great job on CoreSyn yesterday. I'm still working on the u/a dreya rolls, too. I refuse to admit that my core isn't strong enough to do them; I just don't have the technique right. Yeah, that's it! The 5 pounds extra on the scale sounds very depressing. I hope it's just one of those life-glitches that seem to happen to all of us. Remember that you're a healthy person (or you wouldn't be able to do the workouts you do!), regardless of what the scale says.
Debra - hi there. It sounds like you had a lot of fun with KenpoX. Cool! Which Cathe cardio did you end up doing?
Monica - Oooooooh, that's so frustrating about the lack of results from your MRI!! All this waiting, and you have to wait some more! I am amazed by your strength through all of this. Keep us updated on how everything continues to unfold, please. When do you go for the Nuclear Scan? (never heard of that before!).
Dr. Tracy - soon to be Dr.TracyX!!! You're so close!! Go Tracy Go!
Lea - I hope you're feeling better today?? And I have to apologize sincerely for forgetting to add you in the list of "soon-to-be-doners" in my post yesterday. I knew there was a 4th person, just couldn't remember which one. Are you resting today? What Cathe rotation are you starting next week? Are you going to keep checking in with us (or in the new post-P90Xers check in?).
I did YogaX yesterday. I think all those lunges, warrior poses, etc. do awesome things for leg endurance. If my wall-squat time has increased, it's because of those.
DH did the P90 weight workout last night, and I worked with him on his form. It helped him figure a few things out - like, he should be lifting heavier. I've upped all of his weights. And he's just so weak in the core that I decided to throw a plank at him at the end (not a real board, of course!). I made him hold a 10 second straight-arm and leg plank; just the basic hold. It just about killed him. I'm going to increase the hold time by 5 seconds every week, until he's up to a full minute. Then I'll tell him about the $1000! }( }( }(
Today is Legs & Back, ARX, and I'll warm up with Cathe's All-Step. BBL to tell you whether I achieved all this or not.
Hello to the rest of the crew. I look forward to reading how your workouts go today.
Sandra
Hi everyone,
TraciX - DH will need a ladder to peel you off the ceiling!!! GOOD JOB!!! I wish I were an octopus so I could give you 8 high-fives at once. You must absolutely take some photos of yourself today, even if you keep them for your eyes only (though of course the rest of us are dying to see!). It doesn't matter if you didn't take "before" photos. With those measurement changes, you're looking GOOOOOOD, and you need to capture this moment on film! The consultation with the doctor sounds very, very promising for you. Are you at all concerned that she may tell you to give up the coffee? I'm glad you've found a way to begin to deal with your hormonal problems. You know what's scary? My two girls are probably going to be full-throtal into puberty just as I move into menopause. DH will probably end up living in the garage. Did I put you off of doing the KM leg conditioning drills? Oops! My bad. I do think they're a lot like floor work, but because you're vertical and working against gravity, I think they pull in a lot of core. While I don't find them much fun, I do think they can be a very beneficial part of a rotation. Your workout yesterday was certainly creative. Wow!
Jeanette - that CMIYC story is a good one, isn't it? Hard to believe that it's true. So you did Masters Sweat, did you? And it was good? Nice idea to insert the back work in there. You're very smart about your training, I have to say.
Laurie - stay warm!
Steph - Yep, I read all the late night posts, so don't worry about wasting your time. Great job on CoreSyn yesterday. I'm still working on the u/a dreya rolls, too. I refuse to admit that my core isn't strong enough to do them; I just don't have the technique right. Yeah, that's it! The 5 pounds extra on the scale sounds very depressing. I hope it's just one of those life-glitches that seem to happen to all of us. Remember that you're a healthy person (or you wouldn't be able to do the workouts you do!), regardless of what the scale says.
Debra - hi there. It sounds like you had a lot of fun with KenpoX. Cool! Which Cathe cardio did you end up doing?
Monica - Oooooooh, that's so frustrating about the lack of results from your MRI!! All this waiting, and you have to wait some more! I am amazed by your strength through all of this. Keep us updated on how everything continues to unfold, please. When do you go for the Nuclear Scan? (never heard of that before!).
Dr. Tracy - soon to be Dr.TracyX!!! You're so close!! Go Tracy Go!
Lea - I hope you're feeling better today?? And I have to apologize sincerely for forgetting to add you in the list of "soon-to-be-doners" in my post yesterday. I knew there was a 4th person, just couldn't remember which one. Are you resting today? What Cathe rotation are you starting next week? Are you going to keep checking in with us (or in the new post-P90Xers check in?).
I did YogaX yesterday. I think all those lunges, warrior poses, etc. do awesome things for leg endurance. If my wall-squat time has increased, it's because of those.
DH did the P90 weight workout last night, and I worked with him on his form. It helped him figure a few things out - like, he should be lifting heavier. I've upped all of his weights. And he's just so weak in the core that I decided to throw a plank at him at the end (not a real board, of course!). I made him hold a 10 second straight-arm and leg plank; just the basic hold. It just about killed him. I'm going to increase the hold time by 5 seconds every week, until he's up to a full minute. Then I'll tell him about the $1000! }( }( }(
Today is Legs & Back, ARX, and I'll warm up with Cathe's All-Step. BBL to tell you whether I achieved all this or not.
Hello to the rest of the crew. I look forward to reading how your workouts go today.
Sandra
Hi all,
I’m working hard on my post p90x rotation because I have to start on Monday. I’m taking one day off, Sunday and then will start. I feel like this week has been really easy, so I’m ready to get started on something difficult again. I feel like if I just pick and choose, I will be right back to where I started before I p90x.
I did KPC and LIC abs this morning and a few extra pikes on the ball. I love those and it felt great to do something familiar again.
I just spoke to someone from the cable company and it could be fixed today or it could take 7-10 DAYS, depending on where the cable is broken. I was not happy at all.
Monica –Sorry about the inconclusive results. If it’s any consolation, when I had my scare I was on the internet finding out about all sorts of tumors. I knew what they looked like, etc. Not sure if that was better or worse, probably worse, but then I really do think that you have to be educated, just in case. It’s fun to get a good hair cut. I’ve had the same one for years, I’m boring in that way. I’ve finally switched my body rhythms to afternoon workouts. It took me several months, but now am workouts don’t appeal to me.
Sandra – I love the idea of TracyX. Can’t wait to add that to my name. I got some new dvds and was trying to learn the choreography. I just need a break. I went to Ross and bought Jari Love RTTC. I don’t think that I will like it, but it was only 5.99 and I might get some use out of it.
Lea – did you get what your DS had? Sorry if you did. I’m drinking tons of water because I read that it washes down the germs that get stuck in the throat. Who knows if that is really true.
DB – I think that sweat is more difficult, but I also think that the better that you can do it, the harder it is. Especially when you can really get the twists in because it requires so much muscle tone to stabilize. Yoga is a very different type of workout and you have to love it for what it is to you.
Jeanette – It is so hard to coordinate all of the workouts; especially legs and cardio. My new philosophy is to have a definite focus for my rotation period and not try to do too much. For example, I’m going back to three days of leg weights a week for the next month, then will re-group to see if I can get out more and ride and then I’ll go back to two days.
Traci – Great results on the stats and congratulations for finishing. It must be so exciting to get some new clothes. Are you sick? I must have missed something. I hope it’s not serious. Adrenal Fatigue? I’ve never heard of it.
Laurie – Enjoy yoga x. Sorry about the cold weather, we are getting it too, but about 10 degrees warmer than you.
Steph – Sorry about the weight. Are you’re clothes tighter? Do you feel “fat” heavier? If I’m honest with myself, I can usually tell if it’s fat or not. I don’t do the scale. All I know is that if I eat the same number of calories of good food vs junk food, I gain weight when I eat the junk. I don’t know how old you are, but the older I get the more careful I have to be about what I eat.
Debra – I really worked on squeezing my entire core, glutes too, yesterday when I did kenpox and it made a huge difference. It seems like every time I do that dvd I figure out something new that helps to improve it’s effectiveness.
Happy Friday to all,
Tracy
I’m working hard on my post p90x rotation because I have to start on Monday. I’m taking one day off, Sunday and then will start. I feel like this week has been really easy, so I’m ready to get started on something difficult again. I feel like if I just pick and choose, I will be right back to where I started before I p90x.
I did KPC and LIC abs this morning and a few extra pikes on the ball. I love those and it felt great to do something familiar again.
I just spoke to someone from the cable company and it could be fixed today or it could take 7-10 DAYS, depending on where the cable is broken. I was not happy at all.
Monica –Sorry about the inconclusive results. If it’s any consolation, when I had my scare I was on the internet finding out about all sorts of tumors. I knew what they looked like, etc. Not sure if that was better or worse, probably worse, but then I really do think that you have to be educated, just in case. It’s fun to get a good hair cut. I’ve had the same one for years, I’m boring in that way. I’ve finally switched my body rhythms to afternoon workouts. It took me several months, but now am workouts don’t appeal to me.
Sandra – I love the idea of TracyX. Can’t wait to add that to my name. I got some new dvds and was trying to learn the choreography. I just need a break. I went to Ross and bought Jari Love RTTC. I don’t think that I will like it, but it was only 5.99 and I might get some use out of it.
Lea – did you get what your DS had? Sorry if you did. I’m drinking tons of water because I read that it washes down the germs that get stuck in the throat. Who knows if that is really true.
DB – I think that sweat is more difficult, but I also think that the better that you can do it, the harder it is. Especially when you can really get the twists in because it requires so much muscle tone to stabilize. Yoga is a very different type of workout and you have to love it for what it is to you.
Jeanette – It is so hard to coordinate all of the workouts; especially legs and cardio. My new philosophy is to have a definite focus for my rotation period and not try to do too much. For example, I’m going back to three days of leg weights a week for the next month, then will re-group to see if I can get out more and ride and then I’ll go back to two days.
Traci – Great results on the stats and congratulations for finishing. It must be so exciting to get some new clothes. Are you sick? I must have missed something. I hope it’s not serious. Adrenal Fatigue? I’ve never heard of it.
Laurie – Enjoy yoga x. Sorry about the cold weather, we are getting it too, but about 10 degrees warmer than you.
Steph – Sorry about the weight. Are you’re clothes tighter? Do you feel “fat” heavier? If I’m honest with myself, I can usually tell if it’s fat or not. I don’t do the scale. All I know is that if I eat the same number of calories of good food vs junk food, I gain weight when I eat the junk. I don’t know how old you are, but the older I get the more careful I have to be about what I eat.
Debra – I really worked on squeezing my entire core, glutes too, yesterday when I did kenpox and it made a huge difference. It seems like every time I do that dvd I figure out something new that helps to improve it’s effectiveness.
Happy Friday to all,
Tracy
FiddleFit
Cathlete
Back again,
All Step and Legs & Back is finished. I'll save ARX for later. I find that when I warm up with a 30 min cardio, by time I'm finished the weight workout I'm starving and just have to eat. So ARX gets done later in the day.
Tracy - 7 to 10 DAYS?! What's going on? Is your cable made of some exotic fiber that is hand crafted by astronauts on the space station?! Good ol' KPC. I look forward to doing that one again. The 82min premix with LG is dynamite. Only one more day for you!
Question: How does one increase with the leg portion of Legs & Back? Frankly, the leg portion of that workout has never felt very challenging to me. Yes, I get some stiffness from it, but I don't feel like I'm working nearly as hard as during Cathe's workouts. I usually have trouble with the stairs after doing hers! With Legs & Back I do use some pretty heavy dumb bells in places, but I don't think it's meant to be the kind of workout where you increase the dumb bell weight (they didn't give you any place to record the weights). I get the impression it's a "freestyle" workout; high reps, with a focus on endurance. Yes? I dunno. Maybe I should be substituting Leaner Legs or something?
Have a good day,
Sandra
All Step and Legs & Back is finished. I'll save ARX for later. I find that when I warm up with a 30 min cardio, by time I'm finished the weight workout I'm starving and just have to eat. So ARX gets done later in the day.
Tracy - 7 to 10 DAYS?! What's going on? Is your cable made of some exotic fiber that is hand crafted by astronauts on the space station?! Good ol' KPC. I look forward to doing that one again. The 82min premix with LG is dynamite. Only one more day for you!
Question: How does one increase with the leg portion of Legs & Back? Frankly, the leg portion of that workout has never felt very challenging to me. Yes, I get some stiffness from it, but I don't feel like I'm working nearly as hard as during Cathe's workouts. I usually have trouble with the stairs after doing hers! With Legs & Back I do use some pretty heavy dumb bells in places, but I don't think it's meant to be the kind of workout where you increase the dumb bell weight (they didn't give you any place to record the weights). I get the impression it's a "freestyle" workout; high reps, with a focus on endurance. Yes? I dunno. Maybe I should be substituting Leaner Legs or something?
Have a good day,
Sandra
M
moni_stout
Guest
Hi Sandra,
I also do not get the soreness from L&B that I did from Cathe's leg work. I think that it depends what are looking for. I was using GS: Legs 1x per week before P90X. My legs were getting quite muscular. I was loving the results. Since doing P90x I have lost size in my legs but it is all muscle size. My legs are slimmer than before now and they are toned, the muscles just look smaller. My quad muscles were getting large from all the squats and lunges. I am very torn with what I will do after P90X. Do I want slim or more muscular?
Monica
I also do not get the soreness from L&B that I did from Cathe's leg work. I think that it depends what are looking for. I was using GS: Legs 1x per week before P90X. My legs were getting quite muscular. I was loving the results. Since doing P90x I have lost size in my legs but it is all muscle size. My legs are slimmer than before now and they are toned, the muscles just look smaller. My quad muscles were getting large from all the squats and lunges. I am very torn with what I will do after P90X. Do I want slim or more muscular?
Monica
teddy16410
Cathlete
Sandra: I found that I had to take each move really LOW in L&B to get the burn & defintion & DOMS I wanted.
Super Skaters, Wall Squats, all lunges including sneaky try going really really low. Also I find that w/ Tony saying keep the back leg straigh all the time I am able to go much much lower in lunges and really feel it in my butt & quads that way. I will probably do Cathe lunges straight leg post X. Dont know if any of that will help... if not there is really no reason not to insert Cathe L&Glutes/Leaner Legs/GS Legs etc...
Congrats on whipping both your cardio & L&B out already today! CHECK
Super Skaters, Wall Squats, all lunges including sneaky try going really really low. Also I find that w/ Tony saying keep the back leg straigh all the time I am able to go much much lower in lunges and really feel it in my butt & quads that way. I will probably do Cathe lunges straight leg post X. Dont know if any of that will help... if not there is really no reason not to insert Cathe L&Glutes/Leaner Legs/GS Legs etc...
Congrats on whipping both your cardio & L&B out already today! CHECK
Hi all,
I got my cable back! I'm so excited. I must be addicted. A weekend without cable sounded bleak.
Sandra - I always did 2-3 sets 15 with a pretty heavy weight, each of squats, 2 kinds, deadlifts either straight or bent leg, before I did legs & back. That way I prefatigued the muscles. Then I used, usually 15 lb dumbells on every move that I could. Still never got much DOMS. I did freestyle for too long and had conditioned my legs pretty good. They do have more definition, but I can't attribute it to p90x because I was doing extra legs all along.
I always thought that heavy weight bulked me up, but when I got up to 70+ lbs I realized it actually slimmed me down and cut fat off, but I still was doing pretty high rep. That may be why I didn't bulk. I wouldn't go so heavy that you can only do 8 reps, but you'd be surprised how much more weight you can probably squat. Pyramiding with heavy weight does bulk my legs up for some reason; using 50, 60, 70, but straight sets doesn't and I don't do pulses with heavy weights.
Maybe some plyo before legs?????
Speaking of legs, I'm off to do them plus some cardio and will do core syn & yoga for the last time tomorrow and then I am officially done. I missed a total of 3 routines during the entire 90 days with the exception of subbing yoga x for another yoga routine.
Traci - I hope all is well. I'm going to check out those links later this evening.
Tracy
I got my cable back! I'm so excited. I must be addicted. A weekend without cable sounded bleak.
Sandra - I always did 2-3 sets 15 with a pretty heavy weight, each of squats, 2 kinds, deadlifts either straight or bent leg, before I did legs & back. That way I prefatigued the muscles. Then I used, usually 15 lb dumbells on every move that I could. Still never got much DOMS. I did freestyle for too long and had conditioned my legs pretty good. They do have more definition, but I can't attribute it to p90x because I was doing extra legs all along.
I always thought that heavy weight bulked me up, but when I got up to 70+ lbs I realized it actually slimmed me down and cut fat off, but I still was doing pretty high rep. That may be why I didn't bulk. I wouldn't go so heavy that you can only do 8 reps, but you'd be surprised how much more weight you can probably squat. Pyramiding with heavy weight does bulk my legs up for some reason; using 50, 60, 70, but straight sets doesn't and I don't do pulses with heavy weights.
Maybe some plyo before legs?????
Speaking of legs, I'm off to do them plus some cardio and will do core syn & yoga for the last time tomorrow and then I am officially done. I missed a total of 3 routines during the entire 90 days with the exception of subbing yoga x for another yoga routine.
Traci - I hope all is well. I'm going to check out those links later this evening.
Tracy