Today I am very stiff. My left calf down to my heel actually hurts when I stand on it (MORE STRETCHING!!). But considering that, I still feel really good. I did not sleep very well, so I hope that doesn't hinder me today. Uh, already my brain is chugging.
Shoulders and Arms tonight....after golfing :) I'm thinking today will call for a mid-day nap.
Woo!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Day 16: Plyo!!
Observations!
My hamstrings are still stupid tight. I did more stretching on just those post workout.
My overall strength seems better (strong calves, and more reps)
My quads just started to get tired and my hip flexors would just fail.
I had to take some breaks between sets. I think my 4 day hiatus didn't effect my overall muscle mass, but it did take a slight toll on my stamina. I'm hoping to see better improvement next week.
I'm also going to be dedicating time before and after every workout specifically to my hamstrings, hip flexors and lower back. These are my weaknesses (probably from my old back injury), and if I can get those up to par I hope to see larger jumps in capabilities.
Overall, I still love Plyo. The sports bonus is a nice distraction, since I played those sports and it's old practices come back. The lateral frog jumps are identical to a linemen blocking drill I did, except we had to keep our feet pumping during the drill. I plan to get back to that point over time.
Wee, recovery drink!! (Last serving is tomorrow, anyone have recommendations for over the counter stuff? My muscle milk is delicious, but I've heard it might be too fatty)
My hamstrings are still stupid tight. I did more stretching on just those post workout.
My overall strength seems better (strong calves, and more reps)
My quads just started to get tired and my hip flexors would just fail.
I had to take some breaks between sets. I think my 4 day hiatus didn't effect my overall muscle mass, but it did take a slight toll on my stamina. I'm hoping to see better improvement next week.
I'm also going to be dedicating time before and after every workout specifically to my hamstrings, hip flexors and lower back. These are my weaknesses (probably from my old back injury), and if I can get those up to par I hope to see larger jumps in capabilities.
Overall, I still love Plyo. The sports bonus is a nice distraction, since I played those sports and it's old practices come back. The lateral frog jumps are identical to a linemen blocking drill I did, except we had to keep our feet pumping during the drill. I plan to get back to that point over time.
Wee, recovery drink!! (Last serving is tomorrow, anyone have recommendations for over the counter stuff? My muscle milk is delicious, but I've heard it might be too fatty)
Day 16: Morning After
Unlike other mornings I just got up and did my morning routine. Generally I'm a zombie for the first 10 minutes I'm awake and I it was not until I was fully awake that I realized I was as sore/stiff as I was before I started the program. I pop and creak in the morning :)
I'm looking forward to Plyo tonight, I think it's my favorite so far!
I'm looking forward to Plyo tonight, I think it's my favorite so far!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Day 15: Chest and Back: Reps
I took a full rest day on Day 14, and slept (after 9 holes of golf :-D)
On to Chest and Back!!
Rep / Goal
Standard Push-ups: 12 / 15
Wide Front pull-ups: 10 / 10 (w/ chair)
Military Push-ups: 7 / 10
Reverse Grip Chinups: 7 / 10 (w/ chair)
Widefly Pushups: 10 / 10
Close Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 6 /5 (w/ chair)
Decline Push-ups: 6 / 5
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25 lbs
Diamond Push-ups: 2 / 3
Lawn Mowers: 25 lbs
L: 18 / 15
R: 18 / 15
Dive Bomber: 6 / 5
Back Flys: 17 / 15 @ 25lbs
Round 2
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 / 10 (w/ chair)
Standard Pushups: 6 / 10
Reverse Grip Chinups: 5 /5 (w/chair) < suuuck :)
Military Push-ups: 2 / 5
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 7 / 10 (w/ chair)
Wide Fly Pushups: 10 / 10
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25 lbs
Decline Push-ups: 3 / 5 < total fail at 4
Lawnmowers: L/R 20 / 15 @ 25lbs < get heavier weights!
Diamond Pushups: 1 / 3 < barely got 1, haha
Back Flys: 15 / 15 @ 25lbs < getting tired.
Dive Bomber: 2 / 5 < whenever my arms bent I hit the deck after 2 reps
Ab Ripper -X : Still doing the workouts, but DAMN doing this after Chest and Back always kills me. I need to stretch my hamstrings more.
The workouts are getting easier, but I'm still pooped and not able to do all the workouts. Gotta push it more!!
Recovery Drink!!! :-D
On to Chest and Back!!
Rep / Goal
Standard Push-ups: 12 / 15
Wide Front pull-ups: 10 / 10 (w/ chair)
Military Push-ups: 7 / 10
Reverse Grip Chinups: 7 / 10 (w/ chair)
Widefly Pushups: 10 / 10
Close Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 6 /5 (w/ chair)
Decline Push-ups: 6 / 5
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25 lbs
Diamond Push-ups: 2 / 3
Lawn Mowers: 25 lbs
L: 18 / 15
R: 18 / 15
Dive Bomber: 6 / 5
Back Flys: 17 / 15 @ 25lbs
Round 2
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 / 10 (w/ chair)
Standard Pushups: 6 / 10
Reverse Grip Chinups: 5 /5 (w/chair) < suuuck :)
Military Push-ups: 2 / 5
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 7 / 10 (w/ chair)
Wide Fly Pushups: 10 / 10
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25 lbs
Decline Push-ups: 3 / 5 < total fail at 4
Lawnmowers: L/R 20 / 15 @ 25lbs < get heavier weights!
Diamond Pushups: 1 / 3 < barely got 1, haha
Back Flys: 15 / 15 @ 25lbs < getting tired.
Dive Bomber: 2 / 5 < whenever my arms bent I hit the deck after 2 reps
Ab Ripper -X : Still doing the workouts, but DAMN doing this after Chest and Back always kills me. I need to stretch my hamstrings more.
The workouts are getting easier, but I'm still pooped and not able to do all the workouts. Gotta push it more!!
Recovery Drink!!! :-D
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Day 13/14: take 2...Kempo X + Rest X
I love this work out :)
I'm picking up at Day 15 tomorrow, because I will have about a 36 hours break between this workout and my next session.
I couldn't do the double-time on the kicks, and I only had to take a couple extended breaks to get my heart-rate down, and I felt like a wet-noodle doing my punches in the last set, BUT I managed to go right along with the exercises. Still improving, and I'm going to try to stop missing nights.
My health is paramount to just anything else in my life right now.
Recovery drink!! :)
I'm picking up at Day 15 tomorrow, because I will have about a 36 hours break between this workout and my next session.
I couldn't do the double-time on the kicks, and I only had to take a couple extended breaks to get my heart-rate down, and I felt like a wet-noodle doing my punches in the last set, BUT I managed to go right along with the exercises. Still improving, and I'm going to try to stop missing nights.
My health is paramount to just anything else in my life right now.
Recovery drink!! :)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Day 13: Things that motivate me
Someone tell me that this is normal, because two weeks and these things seem crazy to me.
I'm wearing a t-shirt today that I haven't worn in almost a year because it was a second skin. Granted it's not loose, but it's not tight either.
My dress shirts that I bought after graduation (May 08) are baggy again. Sadly, I bought them large knowing I was gaining weight. I'd LOVE to have to buy a smaller size.
Last I checked, I don't own a scale, as of Saturday I weigh 280.3. This is down from my 286.1 on fitness test day. That was 5 days ago as well, and I'm curious if there's been anymore loss (I doubt it considering my 3 day hiatus).
Afternoons still kill me at work, but I'm much more coherent than I've been in a long time, even during those low points.
Gotta stay positive! :)
I'm wearing a t-shirt today that I haven't worn in almost a year because it was a second skin. Granted it's not loose, but it's not tight either.
My dress shirts that I bought after graduation (May 08) are baggy again. Sadly, I bought them large knowing I was gaining weight. I'd LOVE to have to buy a smaller size.
Last I checked, I don't own a scale, as of Saturday I weigh 280.3. This is down from my 286.1 on fitness test day. That was 5 days ago as well, and I'm curious if there's been anymore loss (I doubt it considering my 3 day hiatus).
Afternoons still kill me at work, but I'm much more coherent than I've been in a long time, even during those low points.
Gotta stay positive! :)
Day 13: Morning After
After I was getting used to the idea of not being sore or in pain anymore in the mornings I am reminded of the fact that my next day is directly related to the effort I put into the night before. After my initial soreness, pain, and weakness had subsided I realized I was once again doing what I love to do, push as hard as I can. There are parts that I just can't do, but that didn't stop me from trying. The chair pose for legs and back I did the entire 1:30, proper form and all, and I was almost shaking uncontrollably by the end, but I kept it together. :)
I should say that I've done enough in my life in the way of fitness to realize where the pain point is, where I need to stop, to keep my heart rate in a sane level, and not to physically harm myself. Saying that, Yoga was the first that I think I ever OVER stretched. My back I think is still weak from then, and yesterday's workout just made it weaker.
More stretching today!
Bad night's sleep = I'm exhausted.
I should say that I've done enough in my life in the way of fitness to realize where the pain point is, where I need to stop, to keep my heart rate in a sane level, and not to physically harm myself. Saying that, Yoga was the first that I think I ever OVER stretched. My back I think is still weak from then, and yesterday's workout just made it weaker.
More stretching today!
Bad night's sleep = I'm exhausted.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Day 12: Legs and Back - Reps
Balance Lunges:
L : 15
R : 15 << Balance is rough
Calf Raise Squats: 16 @ 25 lbs << Left knee started to pop a little
*Really panting already* I need to breath more I think
Reverse Grip Chin-ups: 10 w/ Chair
<< Boo Acid Reflux
Super Skaters:
L: 15
R: 16
Wall Squats: 1:30!!
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 w/ Chair
Step Back Lunges:
R: 14
L: 10 < Left foot keeps cracking on step back
Alternating Side Lunges: 12 << Legs are shaking
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 5 w/ Chair << Wrist tingling
Single Leg Wall Squats: 45 degrees, leg not straight, but up
Dead Lift Squats:
L: 10 << argh acid reflux
R: 11 << This leg has better balance, odd.
Switch Grip Pullup: 4x4 w/ chair
3 Way Lunge:
R: 5
L: 2 << blah
Sneaky Lunge: 16
Reverse Grip Chinups: 8 w/ Chair (less chair than before though!)
Chair Salutations: 2 sets of 30 seconds
Toe Roll Iso Lunges:
L: 6
R: 7
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 w/ chair
Groucho Walk: 50 sec
Calf Raises: 25 all three directions @ 25lbs
Overhand Close grip pullups: 4 w/ Chair << Lame :)
80-20 Sieber speed squats:
L: 30, no jumps
R: 30, no jumps
Switch Grip Pullups: 4x4 w/ chair
Ab Ripper X - Done. I did all the exercises. This time I made 3/11 full 25 reps, then I dropped down to 10s and 15s. I did everything though, though not perfect form, so I'm going to work on smaller reps, with as close to perfect form as I can. The numbers will come eventually :)
Woah, my lower back is burnt.
Recovery drink! :)
L : 15
R : 15 << Balance is rough
Calf Raise Squats: 16 @ 25 lbs << Left knee started to pop a little
*Really panting already* I need to breath more I think
Reverse Grip Chin-ups: 10 w/ Chair
<< Boo Acid Reflux
Super Skaters:
L: 15
R: 16
Wall Squats: 1:30!!
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 w/ Chair
Step Back Lunges:
R: 14
L: 10 < Left foot keeps cracking on step back
Alternating Side Lunges: 12 << Legs are shaking
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 5 w/ Chair << Wrist tingling
Single Leg Wall Squats: 45 degrees, leg not straight, but up
Dead Lift Squats:
L: 10 << argh acid reflux
R: 11 << This leg has better balance, odd.
Switch Grip Pullup: 4x4 w/ chair
3 Way Lunge:
R: 5
L: 2 << blah
Sneaky Lunge: 16
Reverse Grip Chinups: 8 w/ Chair (less chair than before though!)
Chair Salutations: 2 sets of 30 seconds
Toe Roll Iso Lunges:
L: 6
R: 7
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 w/ chair
Groucho Walk: 50 sec
Calf Raises: 25 all three directions @ 25lbs
Overhand Close grip pullups: 4 w/ Chair << Lame :)
80-20 Sieber speed squats:
L: 30, no jumps
R: 30, no jumps
Switch Grip Pullups: 4x4 w/ chair
Ab Ripper X - Done. I did all the exercises. This time I made 3/11 full 25 reps, then I dropped down to 10s and 15s. I did everything though, though not perfect form, so I'm going to work on smaller reps, with as close to perfect form as I can. The numbers will come eventually :)
Woah, my lower back is burnt.
Recovery drink! :)
Day 12: Lunch
So, Lunch today was leftovers from last night. Fried (light butter) garlic peppered chicken, brown rice, and mixed vegetables. I felt great, it tasted great, then I had a few tortilla chips that someone brought in and now my stomach is angry at me. I don't know if it was pissed that I ruined my tasty meal with some corn/salt. I didn't bring a snack today either, so hopefully I don't crash in the afternoon again.
I found this guy on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/SjacobG
He's been doing P90X since January 1st and showing ridiculous progress. I haven't watched through his weekly updates, but those kinds of results are really motivational.
I really miss the beachbody boards :) They should be back up today though! Woo!
I found this guy on Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/SjacobG
He's been doing P90X since January 1st and showing ridiculous progress. I haven't watched through his weekly updates, but those kinds of results are really motivational.
I really miss the beachbody boards :) They should be back up today though! Woo!
Day 12: Morning After
Woo, Good night of sleep, and I feel pretty loose, though my back is sore (I see this being a repeat issue). Legs and Back are probably gonna kill me tonight :)
Not much else to say. :-D
Not much else to say. :-D
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Day 11: Yoga
Easily my least favorite exercise. I only made it 40 minutes before I was totally burnt. One bonus this time through vs. last time is I was able to do those first 40 minutes and that I could REALLY feel the stretch in my lower back (traditional problem area), hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors.
That is definitely my biggest problem area, it effects my ability in plyo, yoga, legs, and back exercises. It's my first failure point in all my exercises, and the cause for the failure in most of my technique. I want to work those, and I TOTALLY appreciate the stretch I get in Yoga for them, but I'm nervous I will hurt them. They don't hurt, they're just really weak. I'm going to stick to form > reps as all I can assume that they'll have a MUCH better workout if I do these exercises properly, even if the rest of my motions will be limited, for now.
That is definitely my biggest problem area, it effects my ability in plyo, yoga, legs, and back exercises. It's my first failure point in all my exercises, and the cause for the failure in most of my technique. I want to work those, and I TOTALLY appreciate the stretch I get in Yoga for them, but I'm nervous I will hurt them. They don't hurt, they're just really weak. I'm going to stick to form > reps as all I can assume that they'll have a MUCH better workout if I do these exercises properly, even if the rest of my motions will be limited, for now.
Day 11: Hungry
Why am I hungry already? It's 11am, and I ate breakfast at 6:30 and had a snack at 9:30am. I have people telling me to snack whenever I get hungry, and others (including myself) telling me to wait the extra little bit for lunch time, or later.
Eating early also makes my afternoon DRAG, 5 hours after lunch is long enough thank you very much. I'm still not sure what to do about this, so I guess I will keep drinking water, and hold off until at least 11:30.
Eating early also makes my afternoon DRAG, 5 hours after lunch is long enough thank you very much. I'm still not sure what to do about this, so I guess I will keep drinking water, and hold off until at least 11:30.
Day 11: Morning After
I'm perfectly fine today. I think the days of being absoluetly wrecked might be gone, at least for this set of workouts.
Things I've noticed:
I stand taller, I feel like I have better posture
I don't get tired/winded from just walking up stairs anymore (how embarassing)
I'm making steady progress in all my workouts.
I've lost 5 lbs in the last two weeks, but not so much in my gut. I think it's an overall slim down, and I'm bad for not taking my chest, arm, leg measurements before starting.
Good stuff abound, now it's time for work.
Things I've noticed:
I stand taller, I feel like I have better posture
I don't get tired/winded from just walking up stairs anymore (how embarassing)
I'm making steady progress in all my workouts.
I've lost 5 lbs in the last two weeks, but not so much in my gut. I think it's an overall slim down, and I'm bad for not taking my chest, arm, leg measurements before starting.
Good stuff abound, now it's time for work.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Day 10: Today
I should've posted around 3pm today because I was having an extreme moment. I was exhausted, completely wiped. I had a chicken bacon sandwich with lettuce and pickles for lunch, and 2.5 hours later I'm in a coma. Generally I bring carrots or broccoli to eat, but I didn't have anything today except my normal 4-8 glasses of water and I was completely useless for the last part of the day.
I'm doing well now, post-workout, aside from some indigestion, but the recovery drink is doing well at putting that down. I'll have to snack tomorrow afternoon again and see if that's a noticeable difference.
AND, the beachbody boards are down until the 10th, BOO.
I'm doing well now, post-workout, aside from some indigestion, but the recovery drink is doing well at putting that down. I'll have to snack tomorrow afternoon again and see if that's a noticeable difference.
AND, the beachbody boards are down until the 10th, BOO.
Day 10: Take 3...4...yah, Shoulders and Arms!
Alt Shoulder Press: 12 @ 25lbs
In and Out Bicep Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Two Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 10 @ 25lbs
Alt Shoulder Press: 12 @ 25lbs
In and Out Bicep Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Two Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 10 @ 25lbs
Deep Swimmers Press: 10 @ 25lbs
Full Supination Curls: 10 @ 25lbs
Chair Dips: 10, 90 degree legs (heh, can't type after last workout)
Deep Swimmers Press: 11 @ 25lbs
Full Supination Curls: 10 @ 25lbs
Chair Dips: 15, 90 degree legs
Upright Rows: 12 @ 25lbs
Static Arm Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks: 8 @ 12.5 lbs
Upright Rows: 12 @ 25lbs
Static Arm Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks: 8 @ 12.5 lbs
Seated Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Lying Down Tricep Extensions: 10 @ 25 lbs
Seated Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Lying Down Tricep Extensions: 11 @ 25 lbs
Straight Arm Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Congdon Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Side Tri Rise:
L: 9
R: 11
Straight Arm Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Congdon Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Side Tri Rise:
L: 12
R: 12
Ab Ripper X once again kicks my butt, BUT I managed to do 10-15 of every exercise, and I didn't have to pause once. All of this is improvement, and that's all I'm looking at with this thing. Always moving forward.
Recovery Drink!! :-D
In and Out Bicep Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Two Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 10 @ 25lbs
Alt Shoulder Press: 12 @ 25lbs
In and Out Bicep Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Two Arm Tricep Kickbacks: 10 @ 25lbs
Deep Swimmers Press: 10 @ 25lbs
Full Supination Curls: 10 @ 25lbs
Chair Dips: 10, 90 degree legs (heh, can't type after last workout)
Deep Swimmers Press: 11 @ 25lbs
Full Supination Curls: 10 @ 25lbs
Chair Dips: 15, 90 degree legs
Upright Rows: 12 @ 25lbs
Static Arm Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks: 8 @ 12.5 lbs
Upright Rows: 12 @ 25lbs
Static Arm Curls: 16 @ 25lbs
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks: 8 @ 12.5 lbs
Seated Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Lying Down Tricep Extensions: 10 @ 25 lbs
Seated Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Crouching Cohen Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Lying Down Tricep Extensions: 11 @ 25 lbs
Straight Arm Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Congdon Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Side Tri Rise:
L: 9
R: 11
Straight Arm Shoulder Flys: 16 @ 25 lbs
Congdon Curls: 10 @ 25 lbs
Side Tri Rise:
L: 12
R: 12
Ab Ripper X once again kicks my butt, BUT I managed to do 10-15 of every exercise, and I didn't have to pause once. All of this is improvement, and that's all I'm looking at with this thing. Always moving forward.
Recovery Drink!! :-D
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Day 10: Take 2
Wait what? What happened to Day 10 activities?
Life got in the way of my workout last night, so I'm pushing back my schedule. Sucks, but I figure it's ok.
Shoulders and Arms tonight, until then, Cheers!
Life got in the way of my workout last night, so I'm pushing back my schedule. Sucks, but I figure it's ok.
Shoulders and Arms tonight, until then, Cheers!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Day 10: Morning After
Last week was "Well, I almost fell out of bed.". This week, my knees are a little sore, and my back and legs are tired, but no searing pain when I think about moving, and I can navigate stairs without an issue. I'd say that's a definite improvement.
I've done more of the workouts, and I feel better than I did last week. I think my body was just in shock and screaming, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME!?". Overall, I'm tired, and probably not looking forward to tonight's workout as much as I could be. Shoulders and Arms should be interesting.
At least it's Friday :)
I've done more of the workouts, and I feel better than I did last week. I think my body was just in shock and screaming, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO ME!?". Overall, I'm tired, and probably not looking forward to tonight's workout as much as I could be. Shoulders and Arms should be interesting.
At least it's Friday :)
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Day 9: Plyo
Woo! I love this workout. Last week I had to take 1 to 1:30 breaks between every workout to keep my heart from pounding out of my chest. This week I went right along the entire workout and only modified about 6 of the exercises, but I never stopped.
Woo, I can't wait to be able to push through the whole thing, at speed. Hey, maybe I'll even keep up with the guy in back one day...
RECOVERY DRINK!!
Woo, I can't wait to be able to push through the whole thing, at speed. Hey, maybe I'll even keep up with the guy in back one day...
RECOVERY DRINK!!
Day 9: Morning After
Compared to a week ago, I'm on top of the world. There are still parts of me that are sore, like random spots on my back, and my legs a little bit, but all-in-all I'm mostly just tired, and I can still move around.
Breakfast consists of a 3 egg omelet with Double Gloucester cheese, and a nice glass of pomegranate juice. The last couple of days has really got me concerned about not following the diet. I keep telling myself, that just manage portions, and don't eat sweets, which I have been avoiding, but I don't know if the improvements I've been seeing are being stagnated by my diet. I have 81 days to go, and I'm already worried about this, ha.
I've read that some people hardly lose any weight in the first month, and suddenly dump a bunch in the second month, others shed quickly and then plateau on the fast loss, but build up mucho muscle. That will be cool if I do shed some weight, but I'm thinking Round 1 of P90x is for the workouts, and round 2 (my second 90 days) will be for the meals. I want the best chance for success, and I think both diet and workouts would really derail me on this go, especially since money is a constant issue.
Alright, breakfast is done, time for an incredibly hot shower and then off to work. Tonight is Plyo and I can't wait! :)
Breakfast consists of a 3 egg omelet with Double Gloucester cheese, and a nice glass of pomegranate juice. The last couple of days has really got me concerned about not following the diet. I keep telling myself, that just manage portions, and don't eat sweets, which I have been avoiding, but I don't know if the improvements I've been seeing are being stagnated by my diet. I have 81 days to go, and I'm already worried about this, ha.
I've read that some people hardly lose any weight in the first month, and suddenly dump a bunch in the second month, others shed quickly and then plateau on the fast loss, but build up mucho muscle. That will be cool if I do shed some weight, but I'm thinking Round 1 of P90x is for the workouts, and round 2 (my second 90 days) will be for the meals. I want the best chance for success, and I think both diet and workouts would really derail me on this go, especially since money is a constant issue.
Alright, breakfast is done, time for an incredibly hot shower and then off to work. Tonight is Plyo and I can't wait! :)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Day 8: Chest and Back Reps
I was bad and had a big mexican meal an hour before this workout. I feel like I have a huge weight strapped to my stomach. blah.
Standard Pushups: 15
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 w/ chair
Military Push-ups: 3
Reverse Grip Chin-up: 7 w/ Chair
Wide Fly pushups: 8
Close Grip overhand Pull-ups: 5 w/ Chair
Decline Push-ups: 5
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25lbs
Diamond Pushups: 1 << Owie, my back! (stretching for this one)
Lawnmowers:
R: 15 @ 25LBS
L: 15 @ 25LBS
Dive Bomber: 6
Back Flys: 15 @ 25lbs
Round 2:
Wide Front Pullups: 8 w/ chair
Standard Pushup: 5
Reverse Grip Pull: 5 w/ chair << Left shoulder is starting to hurt.
Military Push-ups: 3
Close Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 6 w/ chair
Wide Fly Push-ups: 6
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25lbs
Decline Push-ups: 1, Could keep my back straight after that.
Lawnmowers:
L: 20 @ 25lbs
R: 20 @ 25lbs
Diamond Pushup: 0, couldn't get off the ground and I didn't want to hurt myself
Backflys: 15 @ 25lbs
Dive bomber pushups: 3
Ab-ripper X -- Yikes, I did better than last chest and back, but i still couldn't finish.
Next week, ABX is MINE! :) or at least, I'll finish it :p
Yay recovery drink.
Standard Pushups: 15
Wide Front Pull-ups: 10 w/ chair
Military Push-ups: 3
Reverse Grip Chin-up: 7 w/ Chair
Wide Fly pushups: 8
Close Grip overhand Pull-ups: 5 w/ Chair
Decline Push-ups: 5
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25lbs
Diamond Pushups: 1 << Owie, my back! (stretching for this one)
Lawnmowers:
R: 15 @ 25LBS
L: 15 @ 25LBS
Dive Bomber: 6
Back Flys: 15 @ 25lbs
Round 2:
Wide Front Pullups: 8 w/ chair
Standard Pushup: 5
Reverse Grip Pull: 5 w/ chair << Left shoulder is starting to hurt.
Military Push-ups: 3
Close Grip Overhand Pull-ups: 6 w/ chair
Wide Fly Push-ups: 6
Heavy Pants: 15 @ 25lbs
Decline Push-ups: 1, Could keep my back straight after that.
Lawnmowers:
L: 20 @ 25lbs
R: 20 @ 25lbs
Diamond Pushup: 0, couldn't get off the ground and I didn't want to hurt myself
Backflys: 15 @ 25lbs
Dive bomber pushups: 3
Ab-ripper X -- Yikes, I did better than last chest and back, but i still couldn't finish.
Next week, ABX is MINE! :) or at least, I'll finish it :p
Yay recovery drink.
Day 8: Sleep
I'm glad I got in the extra hour+ this morning. It means I can actually function, and look forward to tonight's workout! Granted, this will be after the driving range, so hopefully I'm not too tired already.
Day 8: Morning After
Maybe it was the mexican last night, but I feel weak in general. I'm anxious to see if I have any improvement with Chest and Back tonight. I have recollections of it just being crazy, and being exhausted the entire time, 7 days later, what will happen?
I think lots of stretching needs to be a daily routine for me. I can feel my muscles tightening up over the course of a day sitting at my desk and it's uncomfortable.
Ok, this is difficult to write, that means I need more sleep. I'm going to try to snag another 45 min round before I really have to get ready.
Goodnight (morning?)
I think lots of stretching needs to be a daily routine for me. I can feel my muscles tightening up over the course of a day sitting at my desk and it's uncomfortable.
Ok, this is difficult to write, that means I need more sleep. I'm going to try to snag another 45 min round before I really have to get ready.
Goodnight (morning?)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Day 7: Morning After
My Hamstrings continue to be an issue for me. Although! During hamstring stretches I was able to touch the floor, I do not remember the last time this was even remotely possible. Granted, it was fingertips, but that's ridiculous considering a week ago I was at least a foot away from the floor.
I'm seeing some seriously (subtle) positive gains here. Tonight is Stretch X, and then we start over again. I'm REALLY anxious to see how I do on Chest & Back again. That thing destroyed me last week, and made moving a non-trivial task for the following 4 days.
Tonight is going to be another messed up schedule like last night as I will be getting home late.
I'm seeing some seriously (subtle) positive gains here. Tonight is Stretch X, and then we start over again. I'm REALLY anxious to see how I do on Chest & Back again. That thing destroyed me last week, and made moving a non-trivial task for the following 4 days.
Tonight is going to be another messed up schedule like last night as I will be getting home late.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Day 6: Kempo X
This was fun. I'm totally drained though, just no energy. I think this is due to me messing up my workout schedule and starting at 9 and not 5:30, and working out after (hour after) I eat. Tomorrow will be better.
My general reaction to Kempo X was that it was a lot of fun, but I'm totally sapped of all strength. The muscles that got tired first were the muscles that stabilize the motion of my legs at the hip. Lifting my legs in a controlled manner became extremely difficult.
I need to shower and pass out now. Good night!
My general reaction to Kempo X was that it was a lot of fun, but I'm totally sapped of all strength. The muscles that got tired first were the muscles that stabilize the motion of my legs at the hip. Lifting my legs in a controlled manner became extremely difficult.
I need to shower and pass out now. Good night!
Day 6: Lunch
BLT salad today, so delicious. I did have some ranch dressing but it was on the side. yum yum yum.
I'm up to my fifth glass of water and as Tom posted on the beachbody website, my body is already starting to handle the extra fluids. I've been doing this level of water intake since the start of the program.
I'm excited for Kempo tonight. I have always been interested in martial arts, and it should be a killer. :)
I'm up to my fifth glass of water and as Tom posted on the beachbody website, my body is already starting to handle the extra fluids. I've been doing this level of water intake since the start of the program.
I'm excited for Kempo tonight. I have always been interested in martial arts, and it should be a killer. :)
Day 6: Morning After
I feel amazing. I can walk again, still a little sore, but I just feel good. I'm tired because I didn't sleep much, but overall I have more energy and the soreness is finally subsiding. I feel weak, but if last night is any indication, I'm actually stronger. I blew through the first two exercises of ab ripper X before having to take a break, and was like, wait, what? The first night on Ab Ripper X I flopped on the ground like a fish, and had zero ability/energy to do anything. To see such progress in 5 days is unheard of for me.
Breakfast today consists of a 3 egg omelete with Double Gloucester Cheese and a glass of OJ.
Weee.
Breakfast today consists of a 3 egg omelete with Double Gloucester Cheese and a glass of OJ.
Weee.
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