MONDAY - DECEMBER 29, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
I got through this OK. Used the same weights as the last time, but increased from 15s to 20s on the Scarecrow Presses. I also got in the 16 Renegade Rows which I stalled on last time. I'm trying to put myself on a strict eating schedule this week.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 365; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 155.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 30, 2014 - P90 Sweat B
I've really ate a lot better the last 2 days. Hardly any sugar at all. I feel better, but had a bit of a withdrawal headache today. I expect that. The workout went OK. For me, this whole workout is getting through the Sprawls followed by the Mountain/Cross Climbers. I always get the Sprawls in (10 on each side, both sets). The Climbers are are different story. In the first set I'm doing the best I can, seems like I should be near the end, then he says "30 seconds", then I collapse to my knees for a few seconds. However on the second set today I pushed through and went the entire 60 seconds without stopping. I'm sure I've been that winded before, but I can't remember when. That is something to build on, knowing it can be done.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 391; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 161.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 31, 2014 - P90 Speed Sculpt
Now that I've been doing the "B" series, this one seemed a bit easier, but I still got in a good workout. A good way to end the year.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 245; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - JANUARY 1, 2015 - P90 Sweat B
Since I got through one of the sets of the Mountain Climbers on Tuesday without stopping, my goal was to get through both sets without stopping. Well, that didn't happen. I stopped twice on the first set and once on the second set. I'm wondering if it's even safe to not stop. Them things is gonna kill somebody! I'm beginning to realize this workout is turning into a personal little war between me and the Mountain Climbers.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 389; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 156.
FRIDAY - JANUARY 2, 2015 - P90 Sculpt B
I had the day off from work today so I got this done in the early afternoon. I have to say, for a "starter" program these workouts are kicking my butt. I'm drenched in sweat and out of gas after almost all of them. Today I bumped up the weights a bit on the back exercises with no problems. Overall it went well.
Time:33 minutes; Calories Burned: 380; Avg Heart rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 158.
SATURDAY - JANUARY 3, 2015 - P90 Saturday Special
I was felling a bit tired and sluggish going in. My energy was way down so I wasn't going full blast, and my coordination was horrible early on. However, I stayed with it and things got a bit better as I went along. I showed up and did it.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 273; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - JANUARY 4, 2015 - P90 Ab Ripper B
I did Ok on this one. The only moves that are really tough for me are the ones where you're coming out of a Roll or Banana into a bicycle.
Time: 14 minutes; Calories Burned: 87; Avg Heart Rate: 98; Max Heart Rate: 120.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.4 (-1.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (-0.2%)
Frustrating. I ate as good as I have in the last 3 years this week and only lost a pound. I know I'm doing the right things though, and I'll keep it up. I know I do feel more toned and better in general, which is what it's ultimately about.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
My eating was very good. The workouts went OK, so it's a step in the right direction, which is what I have to do.
Monday, December 29, 2014
Monday, December 22, 2014
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 5 - WEEK OF 12/22/2014
MONDAY - DECEMBER 22, 2014 - P90 Sweat B
I'm starting month two and the "B" series of workouts. I was a little worried this was going to be a lot harder than Sweat A, but it really didn't seem like it. The first eight moves were basically the same as Sweat A, but with a little added twist to them. The Sprawls were almost easier this time because you're adding a downstrike before the sprawl, which gets you down and in a better position to start it. The big difference between A and B is that there are now 10 moves in each sequence (then repeated) as opposed the 8 in A. The first new move is Mountain Climbers / Cross Climbers, which are killers after the Sprawls. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 419; Avg Heart rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 160.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 23, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
My first time doing this one. I was going to try it out with the bands, but decided to go with the weights instead, I used 5 lbs less than I normally would have on most exercises because I wasn't sure how fast I would burn myself out. The workout went OK. I can see it being effective with heavier weights, but I can't say it's my favorite. One of the reasons being that the "cast" seemed boring. Maybe it will grow on me. I did notice there were no "door attachment" moves with the bands, which surprised me a bit.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 376; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 157.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 24, 2014 - P90 Speed Sweat
This might be the easiest P90 workout. Perfect for a Christmas Eve.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 265; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 144.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 25, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
I had a filling Christmas dinner and did this workout in the early evening. It's tough. Once again, I have to point out that it's paced very quickly and there are only two 30 second breaks throughout the entire workout. I upped my weights on a lot of the moves without too many problems. However, the pace caught up to me in the third set on the Renegade Rows. I was only able to get 8 of the 16 in, and on the last set of Lunges I didn't go the full 40 seconds. I did my 16 reps and that was it. All the other moves I got everything in. I did my best. That's all I can ask.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 404; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 157.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 26, 2014 - P90 Sweat B
Let me start by saying something about yesterday's workout. The workout was tough, but I noticed I felt really great for most of the evening afterwards. Better than I have in a long time. Maybe it's because I have several days off of work and my stress level is down a bit, but I'm sure the workout helped. Today's was a sweatfest too. I still have to take breaks during the Mountain Climbers, but everything else went OK.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 404; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 159.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 27, 2014 - P90 Saturday Special
I did better on this than in the past. I got through the Cross Climbers unscathed which seems to be the key for me.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 290; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 28, 2014 - P90 Ab Ripper B
This is Ab Ripper A with 5 moves added. It seemed to go pretty quickly. I had to modify a few moves because I couldn't balance on my sit bone. Hopefully after doing this a few times I won't have to.
Time: 14 minutes; Calories Burned: 91; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 117.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 203.4 (+1.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.6% (+0.3%)
Not good/
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm pissed off about the weight gain. The workouts were tougher. I just move on. Blah, blah, blah ....
I'm starting month two and the "B" series of workouts. I was a little worried this was going to be a lot harder than Sweat A, but it really didn't seem like it. The first eight moves were basically the same as Sweat A, but with a little added twist to them. The Sprawls were almost easier this time because you're adding a downstrike before the sprawl, which gets you down and in a better position to start it. The big difference between A and B is that there are now 10 moves in each sequence (then repeated) as opposed the 8 in A. The first new move is Mountain Climbers / Cross Climbers, which are killers after the Sprawls. Overall, I really enjoyed it.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 419; Avg Heart rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 160.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 23, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
My first time doing this one. I was going to try it out with the bands, but decided to go with the weights instead, I used 5 lbs less than I normally would have on most exercises because I wasn't sure how fast I would burn myself out. The workout went OK. I can see it being effective with heavier weights, but I can't say it's my favorite. One of the reasons being that the "cast" seemed boring. Maybe it will grow on me. I did notice there were no "door attachment" moves with the bands, which surprised me a bit.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 376; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 157.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 24, 2014 - P90 Speed Sweat
This might be the easiest P90 workout. Perfect for a Christmas Eve.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 265; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 144.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 25, 2014 - P90 Sculpt B
I had a filling Christmas dinner and did this workout in the early evening. It's tough. Once again, I have to point out that it's paced very quickly and there are only two 30 second breaks throughout the entire workout. I upped my weights on a lot of the moves without too many problems. However, the pace caught up to me in the third set on the Renegade Rows. I was only able to get 8 of the 16 in, and on the last set of Lunges I didn't go the full 40 seconds. I did my 16 reps and that was it. All the other moves I got everything in. I did my best. That's all I can ask.
Time: 33 minutes; Calories Burned: 404; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 157.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 26, 2014 - P90 Sweat B
Let me start by saying something about yesterday's workout. The workout was tough, but I noticed I felt really great for most of the evening afterwards. Better than I have in a long time. Maybe it's because I have several days off of work and my stress level is down a bit, but I'm sure the workout helped. Today's was a sweatfest too. I still have to take breaks during the Mountain Climbers, but everything else went OK.
Time: 35 minutes; Calories Burned: 404; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 159.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 27, 2014 - P90 Saturday Special
I did better on this than in the past. I got through the Cross Climbers unscathed which seems to be the key for me.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 290; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 28, 2014 - P90 Ab Ripper B
This is Ab Ripper A with 5 moves added. It seemed to go pretty quickly. I had to modify a few moves because I couldn't balance on my sit bone. Hopefully after doing this a few times I won't have to.
Time: 14 minutes; Calories Burned: 91; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 117.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 203.4 (+1.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.6% (+0.3%)
Not good/
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm pissed off about the weight gain. The workouts were tougher. I just move on. Blah, blah, blah ....
Monday, December 15, 2014
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 4 - WEEK OF 12/15/2014
MONDAY - DECEMBER 15, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
Another good workout. Used 25's on all the weighted moves, except the tricep kickbacks where I used 15's again. Not much else to say.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 323; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 197.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Another solid workout, and again, not much to say.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 245; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2014 - P90 Speed Sculpt
This was only my second time doing this routine, so I'm still familiarizing myself with some of the moves and not going full blast yet. I do know the third move, Mountain Squats, wore me right out, and I was doing it with only 15 lb weights. I didn't even get all 16 reps in (only did 14). I'm sure the more familiar I get with it, the better I'll get. On the eating side, I'm giving into the Christmas Cookies piling up in the office again. I need to put an end to that. At least I haven't opened up the big box of chocolates somebody brought in.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 247; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 18, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Last time doing this one for a while. Did OK.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 243; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 147.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 19, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
Same situation as yesterday. Did OK. Used the same weights as last time. Trying (and needing) to eat better, but someone brought in pizza today for lunch so I went with it. I simply need to be more disciplined. Be more prepared in my eating. I shouldn't be sitting there wondering what I'm going to be eating, then going with the path of least resistance (usually fast food) because I have no plan.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 20, 2014 - P90 - Horton's Greatest Hits
This workout was on the Bonus disc along with the Speed Series workouts. I didn't know what to expect as I couldn't find a review of it anywhere on the internet. I was guessing it might be some P90X, X2, or X3 moves that would give the P90 users a glimpse into those programs. Once again I was wrong. It turns out it's a cardio workout. 11 moves done for one minute each. including 3 sets of pushups. You then get a 30 second break and repeat all 11 moves. I've only done the "A" series of workouts so far, and a couple of the moves were similar to ones I've done, so it might be the others are from the "B" and "C' series. As with most cardio workouts I do for the first time I got tired rather quickly. The pushup moves were killing me and I spent a lot of the workout trying to catch my breath. None of the moves are really all that difficult in theory, but there are really no breaks in between each of the 11 moves. I was humbled, but I know the more I do this workout the better I'll get at it. It's like that for me with cardio workouts.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 404; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 21, 2014 - P90 Speed Abs
5 moves at a minute each. All in plank. Sounds easy. It's not. This is normally done right after Speed Sweat, and the "kids" on the video had just finished it, but even they were taking extended breaks. My feet were sliding a bit on the carpet, especially during the Teddy Tappers. I think I'll use a mat next time.
Time: 7 minutes; Calories Burned: 68; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.0 (No change)
Body Fat: 23.3% (+0.1%)
This could have been worse. I caved into the sweets this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I did read an article yesterday about the benefits of drinking water, and one woman's story where she drank a gallon a day for a month, to great results. I'd also seen an interview with Tony Horton about a year or so ago where he said he'd been in for a checkup of some sort and they determined he was dehydrated because he hadn't been drinking enough either. I know about the benefits of water, but have never really taken it seriously. I think I'm going to try drinking a lot of it for a week or so to see how I react. I'm sure it'll cut my appetite a bit.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
This was the final week of the "A" workouts. They were still challenging me, but I'm going into month two and the "B" series. I know those are a bit longer and a more challenging. We'll see how it goes. I'm also anxious to try the "water" experiment I just mentioned.
Another good workout. Used 25's on all the weighted moves, except the tricep kickbacks where I used 15's again. Not much else to say.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 323; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 197.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Another solid workout, and again, not much to say.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 245; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 17, 2014 - P90 Speed Sculpt
This was only my second time doing this routine, so I'm still familiarizing myself with some of the moves and not going full blast yet. I do know the third move, Mountain Squats, wore me right out, and I was doing it with only 15 lb weights. I didn't even get all 16 reps in (only did 14). I'm sure the more familiar I get with it, the better I'll get. On the eating side, I'm giving into the Christmas Cookies piling up in the office again. I need to put an end to that. At least I haven't opened up the big box of chocolates somebody brought in.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 247; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 18, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Last time doing this one for a while. Did OK.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 243; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 147.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 19, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
Same situation as yesterday. Did OK. Used the same weights as last time. Trying (and needing) to eat better, but someone brought in pizza today for lunch so I went with it. I simply need to be more disciplined. Be more prepared in my eating. I shouldn't be sitting there wondering what I'm going to be eating, then going with the path of least resistance (usually fast food) because I have no plan.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 157.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 20, 2014 - P90 - Horton's Greatest Hits
This workout was on the Bonus disc along with the Speed Series workouts. I didn't know what to expect as I couldn't find a review of it anywhere on the internet. I was guessing it might be some P90X, X2, or X3 moves that would give the P90 users a glimpse into those programs. Once again I was wrong. It turns out it's a cardio workout. 11 moves done for one minute each. including 3 sets of pushups. You then get a 30 second break and repeat all 11 moves. I've only done the "A" series of workouts so far, and a couple of the moves were similar to ones I've done, so it might be the others are from the "B" and "C' series. As with most cardio workouts I do for the first time I got tired rather quickly. The pushup moves were killing me and I spent a lot of the workout trying to catch my breath. None of the moves are really all that difficult in theory, but there are really no breaks in between each of the 11 moves. I was humbled, but I know the more I do this workout the better I'll get at it. It's like that for me with cardio workouts.
Time: 36 minutes; Calories Burned: 404; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 21, 2014 - P90 Speed Abs
5 moves at a minute each. All in plank. Sounds easy. It's not. This is normally done right after Speed Sweat, and the "kids" on the video had just finished it, but even they were taking extended breaks. My feet were sliding a bit on the carpet, especially during the Teddy Tappers. I think I'll use a mat next time.
Time: 7 minutes; Calories Burned: 68; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.0 (No change)
Body Fat: 23.3% (+0.1%)
This could have been worse. I caved into the sweets this week, especially on Wednesday and Thursday. I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I did read an article yesterday about the benefits of drinking water, and one woman's story where she drank a gallon a day for a month, to great results. I'd also seen an interview with Tony Horton about a year or so ago where he said he'd been in for a checkup of some sort and they determined he was dehydrated because he hadn't been drinking enough either. I know about the benefits of water, but have never really taken it seriously. I think I'm going to try drinking a lot of it for a week or so to see how I react. I'm sure it'll cut my appetite a bit.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
This was the final week of the "A" workouts. They were still challenging me, but I'm going into month two and the "B" series. I know those are a bit longer and a more challenging. We'll see how it goes. I'm also anxious to try the "water" experiment I just mentioned.
Monday, December 8, 2014
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 3 - WEEK OF 12/08/2014
MONDAY - DECEMBER 8, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
I took a nap when I got home and felt really rested for the workout. Sometimes when I do that I feel more sluggish, but not today. The workout went great. A lot of energy.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 291; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 156.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 9, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
I'm becoming more comfortable with the workouts, so I can go harder because I know what to expect. Today was no exception. I'm using 25 lbs on most of the Shoulder and Bicep workouts which doesn't sound like a lot, but when going 16 reps it can wear you out quickly. I'm also liking the band moves. However, I'm still eating like crap (stress eating).
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 316; Avh Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 168.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 10, 2014 - P90 Speed Sweat
We had our office Christmas Party (Dinner) tonight so I got this one in late. This is probably the easiest workout in Month 1, but I still worked up a bit of a sweat. I've really been eating like crap lately and I'm feeling it, and it's honestly depressing me, which is stressing me, and that causes me to eat more. Tonight I skipped dessert at the dinner, so I'm looking at that as a start in the right direction.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 237; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 140.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 11, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
I decided to make a push nutritionally. I went most of the day at work today without touching any sweets, even though people were bringing in cookies, etc all day. Late in the workday it was getting a little bit stressful so I grabbed a couple cookies almost out of habit. After work we had out Christmas get together for our golfing crew and I had a few slices of pizza and a few chicken wings. However, I had planned on that. I'm feeling good about the direction I decided to take. I started the workout late again, but did pretty good on it. I increased my weight from 20 lbs to 25 lbs on the Preacher Curls. Used 25's again on the other Shoulder and Bicep moves. As corny as this sounds, I can feel this workout actually "sculpting" me a bit, even though it's only the first month.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 302; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 153.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 12, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Too many sweets in the office and I caved a bit again today. As stupid as this sounds, people (co-workers, company reps, etc) are bringing things in goodies and I'm feeling almost obligated to eat something because I don't want to offend them, even though there not there to see me eat it. Again, the good thing is, is that I'm not craving things like I used to. I'll get over the hump. I have to. The workout went well. I worked up a sweat again.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 251; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 148.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 13, 2014 - P90 Saturday Special
After doing this workout three times, I've come to the conclusion that I don't like it. It's somewhat the same way I feel about P90X Core Synergistics. It's effective, bt the moves annoy me for some reason. The third move in is the Mountain Climbers, which leave me exhausted right off the bat. Those are followed by those A sitting things, which also tire me out. After that I admit I'm not in a good frame of mind. However, it is effective. I can feel the tightness in my abs afterwards, so hopefully, it will grow on me.
Time:27 minutes; Calories Burned: 248; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 14, 2014 - P90 Ab Ripper A
This is a good little routine. I can feel it in my abs.
Time: 8 minutes; Calories Burned: 38; Avg Heart Rate:90; Max Heart Rate: 105.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.0 (-0,6)
Body Fat: 23.2 (-0.2%)
Decreases are good. I had a few really bad days of eating, but near the end of the week I tried committing to eating better.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm making a commitment to eating better. The workouts went well, as I'm getting used to them
I took a nap when I got home and felt really rested for the workout. Sometimes when I do that I feel more sluggish, but not today. The workout went great. A lot of energy.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 291; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 156.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 9, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
I'm becoming more comfortable with the workouts, so I can go harder because I know what to expect. Today was no exception. I'm using 25 lbs on most of the Shoulder and Bicep workouts which doesn't sound like a lot, but when going 16 reps it can wear you out quickly. I'm also liking the band moves. However, I'm still eating like crap (stress eating).
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 316; Avh Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 168.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 10, 2014 - P90 Speed Sweat
We had our office Christmas Party (Dinner) tonight so I got this one in late. This is probably the easiest workout in Month 1, but I still worked up a bit of a sweat. I've really been eating like crap lately and I'm feeling it, and it's honestly depressing me, which is stressing me, and that causes me to eat more. Tonight I skipped dessert at the dinner, so I'm looking at that as a start in the right direction.
Time: 24 minutes; Calories Burned: 237; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 140.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 11, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
I decided to make a push nutritionally. I went most of the day at work today without touching any sweets, even though people were bringing in cookies, etc all day. Late in the workday it was getting a little bit stressful so I grabbed a couple cookies almost out of habit. After work we had out Christmas get together for our golfing crew and I had a few slices of pizza and a few chicken wings. However, I had planned on that. I'm feeling good about the direction I decided to take. I started the workout late again, but did pretty good on it. I increased my weight from 20 lbs to 25 lbs on the Preacher Curls. Used 25's again on the other Shoulder and Bicep moves. As corny as this sounds, I can feel this workout actually "sculpting" me a bit, even though it's only the first month.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 302; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 153.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 12, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Too many sweets in the office and I caved a bit again today. As stupid as this sounds, people (co-workers, company reps, etc) are bringing things in goodies and I'm feeling almost obligated to eat something because I don't want to offend them, even though there not there to see me eat it. Again, the good thing is, is that I'm not craving things like I used to. I'll get over the hump. I have to. The workout went well. I worked up a sweat again.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 251; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 148.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 13, 2014 - P90 Saturday Special
After doing this workout three times, I've come to the conclusion that I don't like it. It's somewhat the same way I feel about P90X Core Synergistics. It's effective, bt the moves annoy me for some reason. The third move in is the Mountain Climbers, which leave me exhausted right off the bat. Those are followed by those A sitting things, which also tire me out. After that I admit I'm not in a good frame of mind. However, it is effective. I can feel the tightness in my abs afterwards, so hopefully, it will grow on me.
Time:27 minutes; Calories Burned: 248; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 14, 2014 - P90 Ab Ripper A
This is a good little routine. I can feel it in my abs.
Time: 8 minutes; Calories Burned: 38; Avg Heart Rate:90; Max Heart Rate: 105.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.0 (-0,6)
Body Fat: 23.2 (-0.2%)
Decreases are good. I had a few really bad days of eating, but near the end of the week I tried committing to eating better.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm making a commitment to eating better. The workouts went well, as I'm getting used to them
Monday, December 1, 2014
P90 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 2 - WEEK OF 12/01/2014
MONDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
I just finished the workout. I'm sweating like crazy and am exhausted. It's a 31 minute workout (including the 3 minute cooldown). I'm thinking I should be embarrassed for feeling like this after a "starter" workout, but it's tough. I used 25 lb weights on most of the weighted moves, which I think is more than what they were using, so that had something to do with it.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 329; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 159.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Much better than last week. I'm starting to familiarize myself with the pattern of the moves and that makes a bit of a difference. I hate the Sprawls, but today they didn't seem so bad.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 3, 2014 - P90 Speed Sculpt
I'd seen the P90 trailer and saw this really toned woman doing a few of the moves. It kind of gave me something to focus on the round. Getting more toned. She (Tori) showed up in this workout. Turns out she's an Olympian of some sort. She really brought it, and this one was taxing her a bit, so I don't feel so bad now. Some of the moves were tough, especially the tricep kickbacks while in plank. Once again I used lighter weights than I will in the future, because I was getting used to the moves. The Mountain Squats were certainly different.
Time:24 minutes; Calories Burned: 247; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 222.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Still gets my heart rate up a bit and still makes me sweat.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 115; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 147.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 5, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
Ate like crap most of the day today.People were bringing in donuts, birthday pies, etc. I ate some of it, but the good thing is they really didn't taste that great, and I had no cravings for more. Not much to say about the workout I brought it today. Just steady on all the moves. I'm typing this about 15 minutes after the workout and my arms are still shaking.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 350; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 162.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 6, 2014 - P90 Saturday Special
Felt lethargic all day today, no doubt partly because of yesterday's eating. This carried into the workout where I was gassed much of the time and even dogged a few of the moves in places, especially the Seated A Twists. Lesson learned,
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 252; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 139.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 7, 2014 - Ab Ripper A
Good 8 minute ab workout.
Time: 8 minutes; Calories Burned: 44; Avg Heart Rate: 92; Max Heart Rate: 106.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.6 (+2.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.5%)
Not good, but somewhat expected. I bought a box of protein bars last Sunday and have been eating a lot of them during the week. Those always add weight when I do that. Plus, Friday was all junk food.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The weight gain was depressing, but that's my fault. I just can't commit to the nutrition. I've lost my "Why". The workouts went well. I'm getting used to them, but they're still not as easy as I'd expected. I'm certainly feeling more toned, and I can feel the muscles in my thighs more.
I just finished the workout. I'm sweating like crazy and am exhausted. It's a 31 minute workout (including the 3 minute cooldown). I'm thinking I should be embarrassed for feeling like this after a "starter" workout, but it's tough. I used 25 lb weights on most of the weighted moves, which I think is more than what they were using, so that had something to do with it.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 329; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 159.
TUESDAY - DECEMBER 2, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Much better than last week. I'm starting to familiarize myself with the pattern of the moves and that makes a bit of a difference. I hate the Sprawls, but today they didn't seem so bad.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 3, 2014 - P90 Speed Sculpt
I'd seen the P90 trailer and saw this really toned woman doing a few of the moves. It kind of gave me something to focus on the round. Getting more toned. She (Tori) showed up in this workout. Turns out she's an Olympian of some sort. She really brought it, and this one was taxing her a bit, so I don't feel so bad now. Some of the moves were tough, especially the tricep kickbacks while in plank. Once again I used lighter weights than I will in the future, because I was getting used to the moves. The Mountain Squats were certainly different.
Time:24 minutes; Calories Burned: 247; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 222.
THURSDAY - DECEMBER 4, 2014 - P90 Sweat A
Still gets my heart rate up a bit and still makes me sweat.
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 115; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 147.
FRIDAY - DECEMBER 5, 2014 - P90 Sculpt A
Ate like crap most of the day today.People were bringing in donuts, birthday pies, etc. I ate some of it, but the good thing is they really didn't taste that great, and I had no cravings for more. Not much to say about the workout I brought it today. Just steady on all the moves. I'm typing this about 15 minutes after the workout and my arms are still shaking.
Time: 31 minutes; Calories Burned: 350; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 162.
SATURDAY - DECEMBER 6, 2014 - P90 Saturday Special
Felt lethargic all day today, no doubt partly because of yesterday's eating. This carried into the workout where I was gassed much of the time and even dogged a few of the moves in places, especially the Seated A Twists. Lesson learned,
Time: 27 minutes; Calories Burned: 252; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 139.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 7, 2014 - Ab Ripper A
Good 8 minute ab workout.
Time: 8 minutes; Calories Burned: 44; Avg Heart Rate: 92; Max Heart Rate: 106.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 202.6 (+2.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.5%)
Not good, but somewhat expected. I bought a box of protein bars last Sunday and have been eating a lot of them during the week. Those always add weight when I do that. Plus, Friday was all junk food.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The weight gain was depressing, but that's my fault. I just can't commit to the nutrition. I've lost my "Why". The workouts went well. I'm getting used to them, but they're still not as easy as I'd expected. I'm certainly feeling more toned, and I can feel the muscles in my thighs more.
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