Day 16 of P90X - Plyometrics

Whatever I'm doing it must be working. Had another phenomenal work out this morning. My body seems to adjusting to the new schedule nicely, though it is a little more hectic and Charlie doesn't like sharing the TV with me at all.

Contrary to what I said in an earlier post, I may go for a run tonight. There is a local 5k on the 7th of November and I think I'd like to give it a shot before old man winter sidelines my running for the season. 74 more days to go.

Inspirational quote of the day

"Failure is only the opportunity to begin again, this time more wisely."

Day 15 of P90X - Chest & Back ***Updated***

Well evidently the adjustments I spoke of yesterday worked cause I kicked this workouts ass! Nearly an hour later and I still feel pumped, arms and chest are tight. I'm so stoked right now, this workout has given me fits from day one and to be its master this time around feels really, really good.

I'm going fairly lean with my diet today, will weigh in tonight, hopefully I'll see positive results.Will update later. 75 days to go.

Update

Why am I all the sudden nervous about stepping on the scales, what the hell is that all about? Anyways, I lost 3 pounds. I can't complain, I'm not starving myself,in fact I'm eating well. Apparently Saturday's are going to be known as "The Day of Gluttony" because ever since i started I've had my fill of food and drink on that day and yet I've still been able to lose 8 lbs of USDA ground beef. Starting weight 217 current weight 209

Inspirational quote of the day

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals."

Day 14 of P90X - Rest

Went to a very nice wedding and reception yesterday. I ate, drank and was very merry and it was very much needed. The last day of the week is optional, X Stretch or rest, I'm choosing the latter. I've been up and working out at 5:45 every morning for the last 13 days straight and its time for a break . Though I've been very tempted to go for a run, I think the rest will serve me better. I am however worried about tomorrow nights weigh in.

Next week is the final week of phase one followed by a recovery week so I'm really going to try and blast through it. My plan all along has been to get up early and do my workout first thing so that its done and out of the way. I'm now going to change that because I feel like I'm pretty tired when I workout, my motivations low and I'm working hard on an empty stomach. My energy levels which peaked mid week have plummeted since. So I'm going to start working out at 9:00am. I'll get a little bit more sleep and have a nutritious breakfast with an all day energy multivitamin two hours prior to starting. I feel like I've hit a wall and hopefully these changes will help me get over it. 76 days to go.

Inspirational quote of the day

"You must have long term goals to keep you from being frustrated by short term failures."

Day 13 of P90X - Kenpo X

And yet another half ass workout followed by a so so run in part because I'm dog tired and suffering from a minor buttimus maximus injury. I really cranked out Ab Ripper X last night
and took a shot at 100 push ups (and failed) so I'm getting some work in.

Yesterdays poor performance has been dragging me down. I really need to step back and re-evaluate where I'm at. The last time I worked out this intensely was for a local tough man contest in the winter of 94'. Some how I need to humble myself and realize that I'm 15 years removed from any kind of physical conditioning. In that time I've slowly wasted away and I'm not going to get it back in 2 weeks, 2 months or maybe even 2 years but one things for certain, if I don't get up off my ass I ain't EVER getting it back.

If I'm not even going to try, then this right here and right now is the best shape I'm going to be in for the rest of my life...and that's not good enough! 77 more days to go.

Inspirational quote of the day

"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

Day 12 of P90X - Back & Legs

I'm starting to think that last nights run wasn't such a good idea. Yes. I slept good, too good, did not want to get out of bed this morning. Secondly I don't know if it was because of the run or it being Friday but I just felt run down this morning and it showed. My workout was crap, total crap...Starting to wear down a little bit, cranky as well. Next two workouts "should" be more manageable and being so, I might be able to afford a run or two to make up for this garbage I did today. Note to self, no more night runs. 78 more days to go.

Inspirational quote of the day

"He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else."

Update

Decided to go for a 2 mile run tonight. I just didn't feel like I worked hard enough today, at least not hard enough to get what I want. Kinda feel like I cheated my goal. Plus, I've heard many say that running helps to clear the mind. Thats what I need and don't know why. Its not like i have a lot on my mind, just a bunch of little things that don't amount to much I guess.

So...this time I left my Ipod and my dog at home and journeyed out with only the rain, some puddles and my breathing to accompany me. Its amazing, I start off horrible, wheezing and gasping the first half mile and then breathing almost calmly the last. I was able to calm my mind down a bit too, should sleep well tonight.

Day 11 of P90X - Yoga X

42 minutes. That's how far I got into this 93 minute, pretzel bending, clay molding routine. I'm trying to not let it get me down but man, either these people our amazingly flexible or I'm just in really, rigid condition to say the least. I have my goal set, which is to eclipse my 42 minute mark and each following mark set from there on out.

Frustrations aside, I don't know whats going on with my body but I have felt wonderful everyday this week. Even being sore a little bit here and there, I feel great! I have a somewhat physically demanding job, on my feet quite a bit, probably walk a good 3 miles a night, lots of bending,stooping and lifting yet oddly enough,work has been a breeze. Maybe I'll feel even better today and that might peak my interest in becoming more pretzel like. 79 more days to go.

Inspirational quote of the day

"The only reason it's lonely at the top is because so few aim for it."