Day 56

I'm almost 60 days into P90x and am pretty happy with the results thus far. I've missed a total of 3 work outs since beginning. I've started actually resting on the designated rest days instead of doing something. Definitely need those rest days.

One of my goals of 2013 was to run the Gate River Run. I'm happy to say I did that this past Saturday...and it was a great success. I had originally wanted to get under 90 minutes when I started training several months ago. In time, that became attainable and I reset my target to a sub 85. I was able to finish the 15k in 80:32!

It felt pretty damn good. Almost unbelievable. It's still hard for me to believe that I'm running 9 miles from where I was 1 year ago. I'm definitely doing it again next year, it was a lot of fun. Considering a half-marathon just so I've got something to work towards....we'll see.

I just finished Week 7 of P90x. Weeks 5-7 on the lean program repeat the same workouts. There are 3 strength workouts (core synergistics, chest/shoulders/tris, legs/back) and 2 cardio. I've been substituting the P90x cardio workouts for running.

Core Synergistics is my favorite workout, can do the whole thing now. Yoga X still sucks the hardest, spent after 45 minutes. I've been pretty faithful on the diet minus a few cheat meals. Weight is steady between 163-166 but shedding fat. There's more noticeable upper chest/shoulder definition. It's pretty exciting, first summer I won't be hiding.

Seeing positive changes motivates me to continue and really adopt a more active/healthy lifestyle. After the 90 day period, I'm considering doing either P90x classic OR going back to a standard gym routine. I don't know what I'm gonna do yet, but need to start thinking about that!

Do it, you can.

P90X Begins

I started P90x yesterday...and damn I'm sore. There are 3 different paths to choose from when doing the program: classic, lean, and doubles. I'm going with lean, which consists of 2 days resistance work, 4 days cardio/yoga weekly.

Schedule Weeks 1-3

I picked up a yoga mat and an adjustable dumbbell set  over the weekend. I already owned a pull-up bar, so start-up cost was relatively low considering I pirated the workout DVDs. I'm also following their nutrition guide to a tee, I want to see exactly what the program can do if I completely dedicate myself to it. The first 30 days is very high protein, 3 meals/2 snacks a day. I'm going to attempt not drinking alcohol for the first 30 days of the program, and then sparingly after that. After the fitness tests, etc. the program has me on a 2,400 calorie diet, which is higher than I typically eat - but I'm gonna roll with it.


I did some research on supplements, and have decided on the following:

• Goldstar Whey Protein (breakfast/before bed)
• Musclepharm Creatine (pre workout)
• P90x Results & Recovery formula (post workout)
• Vitamin stack
• Multivitamin
• Fish Oil
• Calcium
• Green Tea 

I did Core Synergistics yesterday. This consisted of push-ups, hip raises, banana rolls, planks, lunges, and other core activities that left my entire body aching today. The video was 60 minutes and I got through 40 before I collapsed and had to turn it off. I scaled down the reps on a lot of the exercises or else I wouldn't have even made it 40 minutes. All in all, a great success....I hope to build on it for next time.