So, i've been an avid exerciser for the past 5 years or so. I've been running or doing spin class 4 - 5 days a week. I've been able to keep off any extra weight, but I have not been able to loose an ounce. I finally got tired of not making any headway and decided to purchase P90x. I've done it now for 2 full weeks, and i've lost 8 lbs, not too shabby! Of course, I walk around all day sore; but happy. I'm finally making a headway into getting to my goal weight. Now, if I can just figure out how to stop being hungry 24/7. 1500 calories a day just isn't a lot, especially when you consider how hard the P90X program pushes you.
As good of cardiovascular shape as I was, my body was NOT prepared for P90X. I used muscles I didn't know I had, from chest, back and hamstrings. When you run and bike a lot only specific muscles get used, the others just kinda sit by. Well, P90X works on the premise of muscle confusion, and boy does it sure confuse them! I've gotten to the point now where I can do the majority of the 6 videos a week, except for Yoga. That is an evil, evil, evil exercise routine. It very quickly shows which muscles are weaker then the others. The Downward Dogs really put me through a beating. But, I am nothing but determined. Hopefully, by the end of the program i'll be able to do the full 1 1/2 program.
But, no pain no gain, right? Anyone, right?
Sunday, September 7, 2008
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So how's P90X coming????
I have done 6 days of Turbo Jam (also from the same co.) and love it.
Just curious.
It's REALLY tough, but worth it (if you don't mind pushing yourself hard). I've lost about 10 inches overall and 10 lbs. It's not easy and they aren't lying when they say you have to be in really good shape just to run the workouts. It is 6 days a week of hard workouts.
that's awesome. Great job!
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