Dream Team? Maybe Not!

Tonight was an off night in p90x world. In recovery week, today was Stretch X, and it couldn't have come at a better time. I spent the 57 minutes stretching my entire body, jumped up, drank some water and went off to basketball.

One of my friends opens the local gym up on Thursday nights. It's a pretty good group for the most part. We have a few people who are either too aggressive or too mouthy, but most of the guys are there to have a good time and work off those chili dogs (or whatever).

The team I played on tonight was really good. We had a new girl come out today. There were actually 3 girls there tonight, which is really rare. Anyway, our new girl, Tiffany was MONEY from the outside. I just kept putting my big body in front of her defender and she just kept draining it. I wouldn't call it the Dream Team, but it was a lot of fun.

I really enjoy basketball more now that I've been doing p90x. Between the weights, the stretching and plyometrics, my athleticism is leaps and bounds (pun intended) above what it used to be. The only thing p90x has not fixed yet is my lower back.

That's okay. Tomorrow is Core Synergistics. Maybe if I can get this gut in shape, it will take a little pressure of my back.

Talk to you soon.

Recovery Week #2

Hey All,
It's Recovery Week #2 in p90x. You know what that means? One week away from 60 day pictures.

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

I haven't noticed a big change in my weight, but I still feel like my body is changing. My energy levels are at an all time high. I work out, sweat my tail off, and then go play with my kids or go for a walk or something. If I recall, my weight came off a little faster during recovery week than it did during the first 3 weeks. I hope the cycle repeats. I know that my muscles are not getting a huge pump, so I won't retain as much fluid.

I remember working out at the gym. After I was done, I felt ZERO energy and was just tired and glad to have got the torture over with. Now, I feel like a machine. I have to be honest, though. I have not been perfect lately. I am getting in every workout, but I haven't been eating right all the time. I find it really hard not to eat normally, so I've probably gained a few pounds where I could be losing a few pounds. Therefore, I am steadfast for the rest of the week. I will maintain my composure and chill out on the snacks.

Today was Kenpo X and I actually feel like I could do some damage should I get in a fight. Not likely though; I'm a lover, not a fighter. Tomorrow is Stretch and then the week's almost over. If you have any questions, I invite them. I get a lot of questions about p90x, but none of them seem to generate from here. Is anybody reading this? LOL

Easy Does It!

Ah, today was such a great day! I love Sundays. It was a nice easy p90x Stretch X. No sweating! No grunting! Just a nice easy stretch and breathe.

One of the funny things about p90x is that I work out 7 days a week. I NEVER did that before; not even when I played college football. I mean, I guess stretching doesn't really constitute "working out," but I can tell you that it is an integral part of becoming ultimately fit.

Without stretching, my muscles would never recover the way they do. I can't believe that even as hard as I'm working, I'm actually going to the Chiropractor LESS than when I started.

Starting Week 8 tomorrow. This is a recovery week. Which means, no weights, but lots of cardio and core work. At the end of Week 8 is roughly 60 days, so I look forward to taking pictures and comparing and contrasting.

Kicking A$$ and Taking Names

I'm glad you talked me into going up there. It was a great p90x workout. Probably one of my favorites. p90x Kenpo X. I really feel like I'm killing two birds with one stone. Not only do I get a pretty envigorating cardio workout, but I feel like I'm learning a little about karate.

In fact, I keep wondering about actually starting my belt journey. That's what is so great about p90x. It makes you feel like you can do things you never thought about doing before.

I wanted to tell you about a couple of "themes" for me lately. Theme 1: I DO NOT want to go workout. It doesn't matter what time of day or night, I just don't want to. What is funny is that after I am done, I LOVE IT! I love the kick-tail workout that I get and how my body feels. I just can't get mentally prepared to Bring It! until I am sitting there in front of the tv. Now I know why they always say "Keep Pushing Play." Because it is so dang hard to keep pushing play, but after you push play, it's all down hill from there.

Theme 2: If I don't workout in the morning, I end up working out at like 8:00 PM at night, after the kids go to bed. Let me just tell you that that is not a good idea. I mean, it's probably okay if you are single, but for me and my wife, it's BAD MOJO. It's the time of the day that is just us, and I'm ruining it. I don't know if any of you are running into this problem, but I just thought I would forewarn those of you that are just starting out. Do not work out during "couples time."

Tomorrow is Stretch X and then it's on to Week 8. Recovery week! I'm hoping to post some pics next Monday of the Day 1 versus Day 60. I can't wait. I hope I look good.

Any chance I grew some hair on the top of my bald spot?

A boy can dream, cant he?

Lazy Day!

Man, I am having a lazy Saturday today. I didn't eat a good breakfast or lunch. It's 4:00 PM and I'm not looking forward to my workout. I think it's the weather. We had sunshine for a couple of days and I got used to it. Now it's gone. It's cold and wet and I just want comfort food and TV.

Wah Wah. Anyone feeling sorry for me yet?

Oh well, I'm going to have to run upstairs and shake this fat booty OR it will be FAT for a long time. Thanks for the talk. You've helped me to see the errors of my ways and motivate me to get going.

You're good at this!

Downward Facing What?

Today, I was working on p90x yoga X. Is anything in p90x not extreme? The answer is no. Even after Yoga X, I'm sweaty and sore. Not that I mind; it's been a long time since I really worked hard.

If going to the gym 5 days a week, reading a magazine while you do treadmill is your idea of working out, then p90x is not for you. There is no time for magazines. In fact, there is barely time for water breaks. Sometimes, I have to pause the dvd in order to get a few extra seconds.

Just an FYI, p90x is not for everyone. I honestly think I am on the very outside of their target group. My Type A personality and former athletic conditioning are the only thing that get me through this workout. But it doesn't matter! There are so many other options at team Beachbody. If you're really overweight, try Power 90. If you're a super athlete, try ChaLean Extreme. There is something for everybody.

Tomorrow is Legs and Back. On top of that, I'm going to move a bunch of stuff out of my storage unit. What a day. I better get some sleep.

Good night! See you tomorrow.

New Update Video

Hi All,

Just thought I would let you know that I have a new video up at Youtube.com. Check it out!