Day 1: Core Synergistics

It has been a long time since I honestly hit a wall working out, football? highschool?, and Core Synergistics destroyed me.

I made it about 35 minutes in, pushing myself as I always do. Granted in this case, pushing myself meant maybe doing half the reps on the tape. Suddenly, during the walking push-ups, I just couldn't go on. My head was pounding, sweating profusely and wanted to just lay down. Even now, I am a bit disoriented. I did some stretching and just tried to catch my breath. I got up and got some water, and some almonds and prepared my recovery drink. Which I have to say is absolutely disgusting*. I'm already starting to get my bearings back, but it's most of my concentration.

Day 1 done. It's only improvement from here! :)

*I used to buy Chocolate Muscle Milk mix but the Hannaford in Manchester (or at least the one I go to) doesn't carry it. I ended up getting this other brand of chocolate protein drink that is horrible. I'm basically drinking water with dried chalky choco powder in it. yuck.

We'll see how Cario X goes tomorrow.

Day 1: Morning anticipation

Amount of Sleep last night:
5.5 hours. Hard time falling asleep (unusual for me)

Mood:
Great! If a bit sleepy.

Food:
I had a nice bowl of raisin bran this morning and I'm raring to go with my fruit for snack today. I'm not sure what's on for lunch since I didn't bring one, but I might hop down to Subway for a veggie italian.

No soreness from the fitness test at least ;) I didn't post my pictures, but I plan on taking a set every night so I can animate a real progression (and hopefully it's good).

Overall I'm feeling pretty good. I'm working on something seemingly productive at work which I'm excited about. I'm happy to be starting this workout program again and even more excited that Heather will be doing it with me, even if she's a few states away.

Do your best, forget the rest!

Day 0: Fitness Test

Take 3. Life has been pretty hectic but I think I can handle this program finally. My girlfriend will be doing this with me (and keeping her own notes). I will continue attempting to blog my feelings about the program and what I'm doing to try to live a healthier lifestyle.

For more focus on weight loss and something I thought Heather might be more comfortable with, we're going with the P90X Lean. I'm excited for a change of pace. I was getting a little bored with phase 1 of P90X classic.

Current Mood:
I'm really tired. Had a great weekend with Heather visiting and I'm working my brain off at work so it's taxing, but a good taxing. I'm thinking some pasta and veggies for dinner tonight!

Fitness Test

1	Resting Heart Rate	80
2	Pull Ups	3/4
3	Vertical Leap	16in
4	Push Ups	25
5	Toe Touch	-3in
6	Wall Squat	1m 10s
7	Bicep Curls	25 @ 15lbs
8	In & Outs	31
9	Heart Rate Maximizer
	0m	148
	1m	128
	2m	146
	3m	110
	4m	115

And we're off!

Day 4: Take 3 - Yoga X

I managed to make it 30 minutes without being totally useless! That's improvement. I also found, after my workout, a GIGANTIC knot in my lower back, right side. I managed to work a lot of it out but holy crap, it was a golf ball in my back. When I stand up, the fat of my back (yuck) kinda disguises it as it's right near the spare tire. When I touch my toes, holy crap I can touch my toes again!, and feel my lower back it's ridiculous. I have no idea how long it has been there but my whole lower body feels...different...looser, just much better.

I might do the opening of Yoga X (first 15 min+) as my normal warm up because it's an insane about of leg and back stretches. I think my initial anger towards Yoga X was my complete inability to accomplish anything other than frustration. My goal is to push until I can hold myself up, which is about where I am.

Back on track, gotta keep it up.

Day 4: Take 2

I missed out on yoga X last night. I got home at 5 and was in bed by 6:30. My back had a pain and my body was super stiff. I did do a bunch of stretching, mostly my legs and back, but I was just beat. I'll take up Yoga X tonight.

Ibuprofen is my friend today.

I think I'll try to find a place to squeeze in a double to get back on track.

Day 4: Morning After

Sooooooooo stiff. My legs are weak. My right ankle actually hurts a bit. I'm going to stretch this morning overall, and thankfully I work at a desk so I'll be off it most of the day. I should be good by tonight. Tonight is Yoga and that will be interesting. I need some Yoga blocks.

I asked on the Teambeachbody boards about how to start up with the nutrition and got some interesting advice. Make a list off all the acceptable food amounts I can eat each day and go to the store and as I find food that fits into those days cross them off the list. Either today or tomorrow I'm going to hit up the grocery store and try to grab some good food. I need to study the nutrition guide first.

Time for breakfast than work.

Day 3: Shoulders and Arm, Ab Ripper X

So, I got out of work today, snagged a snack and header over to the links to play 9 holes with a few friends. I got home at 9. At 9:30 I plunked in tonight's workout. I have to admit, I almost just went to bed, but I went to http://teambeachbody.com to catch up with the crew that I was following the program with in my first attempt and their posts and words of encouragement really pushed me over the edge.

Immediate reactions, I'm stronger than I was at the end of May, my lower back is toast, and Ab Ripper X is still crazy. The weights I have are good, but I need heavier ones for a few exercises. I'm doing toning (12-15) and strength (8-10) exercises for a few because honestly I have one weight to work with here. I'm getting a good burn when I stop so it's ok now, but I know I'll need more soon. The 9 whole trot with my clubs, not to mention smacking the ball around (hit a 54, gotta get better there too) really tired out my legs and back. My hamstrings and lower back are still tight as hell and I still did more stretching today. I think it's going to have to be a twice/thrice/etc times a day until my legs and back give up and stop hurting! Rawr! :)

I love my recovery drink, so tasty. I drake two large glasses of water during my workout tonight. I think was still dehydrated from golf some.

Night!