MONDAY - OCTOBER 9, 2017 - P90X3 - Isometrix
After the intensity of the last two weeks I was looking forward to something a little more tame. This is a tough workout for me. A lot of it is based on balance, which I'm generally poor at. Today. I was OK on my right leg at times, bit not so good on my left side. On the plank moves I've noticed it's my shoulders that are giving out in some of the moves. Overall, it went OK, but not great. I was able to hold the half moon thingy on my right leg for about 10 to 15 seconds at one point, so that felt good.
Time: 30 minutes
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 10, 2017 - P90X3 - Accelerator
There are a lot of times when I do this workout that I "dog" a lot of the moves. Today I didn't do that too much. It wasn't perfect by any means, but better than average. I guess I surprised myself a bit with that.
Time: 30 minutes
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 11, 2017 - P90X3 - Dynamix
Not too much to say. I really don't like the string of plank moves early on, as they really burn out my shoulders. Also, my balance was really, really bad, especially on my left leg when we were doing the Polka Plus move and the Front to Back Lunges. But I do like most of the other moves, particularly the few near the end where you're lying on you back.
Time: 30 minutes
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 12, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
It went OK. Yes, just OK. This one never gets me excited. I don't hate it, but other than seeing it as a bit of a "day off", I just do it. I do understand the behefits of it, but I can never get the vreathing down, and I'm not flexible enough to do a lot of the moves to their full benefit. And admittedly right now, I'm just trying to finish the last few days of the round. I'm eating like crap again, so that's taking away a lot of my motivation, too. On routines like this, I'm not going to see any immediate gains, so I'm not putting a lot into them. That sounds pathetic, but that's how I feel today. Also, I just read that Beachbody will be discontinuing the online Super Gym because they want everyone to convert to Brachbody OnDemand for their workouts. I'm old school. I liked logging my workouts in the Super Gym. I liked seeing others online and seeing what workouts they were doing. I also like buying my workouts on DVD and tangibly owning them. I don't want to have to reconnect my TV or buy a laptop and then pay whatever a month to view them. I understand there's more workouts available there, but if I want one, I'll buy it. I'm not interested in doing Chalene Extreme.
Time: 30 minutes
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 13, 2017 - P90X3 - Decelerator
Last "strength" workout of the round, and not my favorite. I played golf this morning. Got home late afternoon, relaxed for about a half hour, then got into this one, just to get it done. It wasn't great. I couldn't get into the Cracker Pushups. I couldn't get into Superman or Bow. It was a mess. The balance moves were a disaster. I didn't dog it. I don't regret the effort. It just wasn't happening.
Time: 30 minutes
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 14, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
Day 90, and that's a wrap! I like finishing Day 90 with a Yoga routine, as that's how the Original P90X did it. Today I wasn't flexible and I still can't balance well, but I still did it. I did the best I could. It's still a bit frustrating, but after all these days, that's all I can ask of myself.
Time: 30 minutes
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 15, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 204.8 (+0.8 lbd)
Body Fat: 23.4% (no change)
Ate like crap.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went OK. I kind of just wanted to finish the round. I didn't eat well again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE ROUND
Overall, I gained 9.4 lbs and 2.8% body fat. Both are absolutely horrible numbers. I'm stress eating again. The first few months of the year I stuck to a plan (calorie count) and it worked, and I felt pretty good physically, but not mentally. I felt deprived and got tired of counting the calories. I want to enjoy things in life. I know there's a happy balance and solution there. I just have to find it. The workouts went OK. I enjoyed doing most of them. There were very few days when I just dreaded doing a workout. There are still ones I don't like (Triometrics, Decelerator), but because they're only 30 minutes, I can get through them. I'm feeling stronger. Someone commented the other day that I should be able to really hit a gold ball pretty far because of my physique, which felt pretty good. My shoulders, chest, and upper back are feeling stronger, as are my arms a bit. I can really feel the muscles in my triceps. I'll never look muscular in my legs, but I can feel the muscles in my quads are solid, especially noticeable during the two Complex Weeks. My balance is still horrible. I'm putting faith in that I'll actually be able to "find" it someday, but after 9 years of doing these workouts, I have to wonder if it's actually physically possible. My high arches cause my ankles to collapse in, which twists my knees in, which is pulling my hips in, and that all seems to be getting worse. I'm going to try and do some stretches to open my hips back up. I've lost a lot of flexibility lately. Some of it might be ageing, but I'm fighting that. I think a lot of it is from the weight gain, which is correctible. Despite all this, I love the program. I'm going to take a couple weeks off, then start something again. It may very well be another round of P90X3. I'm also considering a round of the original P90X, which I haven't done in a few years, a round of Hammer and Chisel, or maybe a round of Body Beast. We'll see. For now, I'm just going to relax.
Monday, October 9, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
WEEK OF 10/02/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 12
MONDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Upper
I had a real bad day at work. Feeling extremely frustrated and trapped at my job. When I got home I was in a state of depression like I hadn't been in in a long time. The last thing I wanted to do was this workout. I kept thinking of how I was going to even think about doing any plyo pushups. I thought seriously of not doing the workout. Eventually I just sucked it up and started it. Once I was into the workout, things were a bit more normal. I got in five full rounds with about four minutes left, and then I just relaxed until the end. I did feel better after getting it done.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
I did feel a bit better today, but I'm still way down. The workout went OK. It still tires me out, but I got it done, and once again, I feel better afterwards.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 157
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I was looking forward to a day "off". This isn't really a day "off", but it felt like it. The workout went fine. My balance wasn't great, but it usually isn't.
Time: 30 minutes
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 4, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Upper
Once again, I got five full circuits in, then rested the last 4+ minutes. I've only been able to get in about 4 pullups on each set, but they're all unassisted and are a weakness for me. I'd like to do more, but that's where I am now. I can feel the muscles in my back, so that's a good feeling. It makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something. On the lunges, I didn't jump again. I simply did very fast Military Presses with 25 lb weights, and I feel it toning my shoulders. I got all the pushups in. I'm not turning too far on the X Plyo Pushups, but my explosion has never been there. I'm doing the best I can. The Bird Dog Pushups are my least favorite move in the cycle. I'm not holding the crunch as long as they are sometimes, but I'm getting them all in, even though I went to my knees once or twice in the later rounds before finishing up.
Time: 30 minutes
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 5, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
This isn't as tough for me as Complex Upper because I seem to have better lower body strength, but no balance. I can feel the muscles in my quads after doing this routine a few times, so I know it's working. Even though it doesn't seem too hard, I'm usually gasping for air near the end of the third round, and I end up sweating like crazy. I think one of the reasons is that this one is non-stop for me, while in Complex Upper I'm getting a few breaths while doing less pullups than them. I used 25 lb weights on the Knee Drops and DS Double L's and 10's on the lunges, where I went straight up again because I'm uncoordinated on the bounding.
Time: 30 minutes;
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 6, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
Another "healing" day. The same thing happened this week that happened last week. I started out real slow and stiff on this one. I loosened up as things went on, though. There's still a few moves I really don't like, like the Side Plank moves. Because of my lack of hip mobility, it's hard for me to move my leg forwards, backwards, sideways. and up and down while holding a plank, so most times I'm resting on my hip and not holding the side plank, I'm sure it's decreasing the effectiveness, but the mobility just isn't there.
Time: 30 minutes
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 7, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Business as usual on this one. I got it done. For some reason I wasn't dreading doing it all day, as that happens sometimes on a Sunday. I was just thinking to myself that it wasn't that hard.
Time: 15 minutes
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 204.0 (+2,4 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.4%)
Let's face it. I ate a lot of crap this week. No excuses. A lot of stress eating, but I'm making a concerted effort to cut down on the soda consumption. I'm realizing it's causing me a lot of problems.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Weight gain aside, which was my fault, I'd like to say something about these two Complex workouts. Complex Upper and Complex Lower, along with X3 Ab Ripper come on an add on disc that is not included with the Base P90X3 program. You have to purchase the disc separately and Beachbody has made it quite pricey. So pricey that I think a lot of people won't think it's worth the money. If the budget is tight I can understand that. However, if you're going to be doing X3 for multiple rounds, as I have, and will continue to do so, these Complex workouts will REALLY add something to your fitness gains. They really take things to another level. If you care about those benefits and can afford them, get them. I also want to say, "shame on Beachbody" for the price. If they really cared about people getting fit, they'd be included with the regular program. At the least, offer it for $15 to $20 or so, so most people will take advantage.
I had a real bad day at work. Feeling extremely frustrated and trapped at my job. When I got home I was in a state of depression like I hadn't been in in a long time. The last thing I wanted to do was this workout. I kept thinking of how I was going to even think about doing any plyo pushups. I thought seriously of not doing the workout. Eventually I just sucked it up and started it. Once I was into the workout, things were a bit more normal. I got in five full rounds with about four minutes left, and then I just relaxed until the end. I did feel better after getting it done.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - OCTOBER 2, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
I did feel a bit better today, but I'm still way down. The workout went OK. It still tires me out, but I got it done, and once again, I feel better afterwards.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 263; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 157
WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 3, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I was looking forward to a day "off". This isn't really a day "off", but it felt like it. The workout went fine. My balance wasn't great, but it usually isn't.
Time: 30 minutes
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 4, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Upper
Once again, I got five full circuits in, then rested the last 4+ minutes. I've only been able to get in about 4 pullups on each set, but they're all unassisted and are a weakness for me. I'd like to do more, but that's where I am now. I can feel the muscles in my back, so that's a good feeling. It makes me feel like I'm accomplishing something. On the lunges, I didn't jump again. I simply did very fast Military Presses with 25 lb weights, and I feel it toning my shoulders. I got all the pushups in. I'm not turning too far on the X Plyo Pushups, but my explosion has never been there. I'm doing the best I can. The Bird Dog Pushups are my least favorite move in the cycle. I'm not holding the crunch as long as they are sometimes, but I'm getting them all in, even though I went to my knees once or twice in the later rounds before finishing up.
Time: 30 minutes
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 5, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
This isn't as tough for me as Complex Upper because I seem to have better lower body strength, but no balance. I can feel the muscles in my quads after doing this routine a few times, so I know it's working. Even though it doesn't seem too hard, I'm usually gasping for air near the end of the third round, and I end up sweating like crazy. I think one of the reasons is that this one is non-stop for me, while in Complex Upper I'm getting a few breaths while doing less pullups than them. I used 25 lb weights on the Knee Drops and DS Double L's and 10's on the lunges, where I went straight up again because I'm uncoordinated on the bounding.
Time: 30 minutes;
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 6, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
Another "healing" day. The same thing happened this week that happened last week. I started out real slow and stiff on this one. I loosened up as things went on, though. There's still a few moves I really don't like, like the Side Plank moves. Because of my lack of hip mobility, it's hard for me to move my leg forwards, backwards, sideways. and up and down while holding a plank, so most times I'm resting on my hip and not holding the side plank, I'm sure it's decreasing the effectiveness, but the mobility just isn't there.
Time: 30 minutes
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 7, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Business as usual on this one. I got it done. For some reason I wasn't dreading doing it all day, as that happens sometimes on a Sunday. I was just thinking to myself that it wasn't that hard.
Time: 15 minutes
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 204.0 (+2,4 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.4% (+0.4%)
Let's face it. I ate a lot of crap this week. No excuses. A lot of stress eating, but I'm making a concerted effort to cut down on the soda consumption. I'm realizing it's causing me a lot of problems.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Weight gain aside, which was my fault, I'd like to say something about these two Complex workouts. Complex Upper and Complex Lower, along with X3 Ab Ripper come on an add on disc that is not included with the Base P90X3 program. You have to purchase the disc separately and Beachbody has made it quite pricey. So pricey that I think a lot of people won't think it's worth the money. If the budget is tight I can understand that. However, if you're going to be doing X3 for multiple rounds, as I have, and will continue to do so, these Complex workouts will REALLY add something to your fitness gains. They really take things to another level. If you care about those benefits and can afford them, get them. I also want to say, "shame on Beachbody" for the price. If they really cared about people getting fit, they'd be included with the regular program. At the least, offer it for $15 to $20 or so, so most people will take advantage.
Monday, September 25, 2017
WEEK OF 09/25/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 11
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Upper
The next two weeks are going to be the "Elite" weeks, primarily the two Complex workouts. Today it was 90 degrees outside. My air conditioner is still not repaired, so I was wondering if it was even smart to do the workout, but I got it done. I got in five full rounds of the moves, but on the fifth round I could hardly get in any pullups. Also, on the lunges, I didn't lunge. I just pushed the weight up. I was spent when I was done.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 261; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 154.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
I didn't go all out on the Triple Skaters, only doing doubles, and not going too far, but I did OK on the other moves. I used 25's on the Knee Drops and the D S Double L's. I used 10's on the Bounding thingys, but I didn't go forward and back, because I'm uncoordinated. I just jumped straight up on those. By the end of the workout I was gassed, The heat wave is supposed to end on Thursday, so I'm looking forward to that, and getting back to normal.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 278; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 152.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I got home a bit later than usual because I attended a retirement party for a co-worker. It was still hot and humid when I got home so I took a cold shower to cool myself down a bit. I started X3 Yoga about 39 minutes later and was drenched in sweat by the mid point. I'd started out relaxed for the first few minutes and I thought it was going to be a special workout, but then I started coming out of poses early because I was becoming uncomfortable. It was far from my best effort on this one. One things that's good though ... I haven;t had any pop/soda since Sunday. I'm realizing it's one of the causes of how I'm feeling, so I'm trying to do without it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 102; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 115.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Upper
The weather broke, so it's a lot cooler with some crisp air in the house. The workout went well. I felt a lot better and just got it done. I went at a pacer that was a slight bit faster than the video, so I was able to get in a full five rounds with 2 minutes to spare. I felt a bit stronger on the pullups and chinips, but I'm still nowhere near the 10 they are doing. As I did on Monday, I didn't jump in the air on the lunges, but did instead did rapid Military Presses with 25 lb dumbbells. I felt good when I was done.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 273; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
Again, some nice cooler weather, which puts me in a better mood. I took the day off of work to play golf, but only got 9 holes in before it rained. When I got home I just took some time to relax a bit. Time I usually don't give myself. The workout was pretty much the same as Tuesday's. I'm usually OK on leg workouts, but I'm usually gasping for air on this one near the end of the third round of moves. But I didn't hit pause, and pushed through it. As with yesterday, I feel really good. I know these Complex workouts are working because I can feel the soreness in my muscles, but it's a good soreness.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 271; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 158.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
I felt a little sluggish going into it. I thought I was in trouble early on because I couldn't coordinate myself on some of the rolling up moves. I couldn't get into boat, etc. Things got a little but better later on, and I even tried a few reps with my hip off the floor in the side plank moves. They weren't pretty, but I tried. My flexibility, especially in my hips is extremely bad, and it seems like it's progressively getting worse. I need to try and find some solutions.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 101; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 134.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Got it done. Nothing special to report.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 100; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 139.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.2 lbs (no change)
Body Fate: 23.2% (+0.4%)
Going the wrong way.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
These workouts are tough, but at the end of them you feel like you accomplished something. Not happy about the nutritional aspect.
The next two weeks are going to be the "Elite" weeks, primarily the two Complex workouts. Today it was 90 degrees outside. My air conditioner is still not repaired, so I was wondering if it was even smart to do the workout, but I got it done. I got in five full rounds of the moves, but on the fifth round I could hardly get in any pullups. Also, on the lunges, I didn't lunge. I just pushed the weight up. I was spent when I was done.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 261; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 154.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
I didn't go all out on the Triple Skaters, only doing doubles, and not going too far, but I did OK on the other moves. I used 25's on the Knee Drops and the D S Double L's. I used 10's on the Bounding thingys, but I didn't go forward and back, because I'm uncoordinated. I just jumped straight up on those. By the end of the workout I was gassed, The heat wave is supposed to end on Thursday, so I'm looking forward to that, and getting back to normal.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 278; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 152.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I got home a bit later than usual because I attended a retirement party for a co-worker. It was still hot and humid when I got home so I took a cold shower to cool myself down a bit. I started X3 Yoga about 39 minutes later and was drenched in sweat by the mid point. I'd started out relaxed for the first few minutes and I thought it was going to be a special workout, but then I started coming out of poses early because I was becoming uncomfortable. It was far from my best effort on this one. One things that's good though ... I haven;t had any pop/soda since Sunday. I'm realizing it's one of the causes of how I'm feeling, so I'm trying to do without it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 102; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 115.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Upper
The weather broke, so it's a lot cooler with some crisp air in the house. The workout went well. I felt a lot better and just got it done. I went at a pacer that was a slight bit faster than the video, so I was able to get in a full five rounds with 2 minutes to spare. I felt a bit stronger on the pullups and chinips, but I'm still nowhere near the 10 they are doing. As I did on Monday, I didn't jump in the air on the lunges, but did instead did rapid Military Presses with 25 lb dumbbells. I felt good when I was done.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 273; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 150.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 - P90X3 - Complex Lower
Again, some nice cooler weather, which puts me in a better mood. I took the day off of work to play golf, but only got 9 holes in before it rained. When I got home I just took some time to relax a bit. Time I usually don't give myself. The workout was pretty much the same as Tuesday's. I'm usually OK on leg workouts, but I'm usually gasping for air on this one near the end of the third round of moves. But I didn't hit pause, and pushed through it. As with yesterday, I feel really good. I know these Complex workouts are working because I can feel the soreness in my muscles, but it's a good soreness.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 271; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 158.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
I felt a little sluggish going into it. I thought I was in trouble early on because I couldn't coordinate myself on some of the rolling up moves. I couldn't get into boat, etc. Things got a little but better later on, and I even tried a few reps with my hip off the floor in the side plank moves. They weren't pretty, but I tried. My flexibility, especially in my hips is extremely bad, and it seems like it's progressively getting worse. I need to try and find some solutions.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 101; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 134.
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 1, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Got it done. Nothing special to report.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 100; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 139.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.2 lbs (no change)
Body Fate: 23.2% (+0.4%)
Going the wrong way.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
These workouts are tough, but at the end of them you feel like you accomplished something. Not happy about the nutritional aspect.
Monday, September 18, 2017
WEEK OF 09/18/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 10
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Upper
The workout went well, but it was really humid in the house, so I was sweating like crazy and it affected my mindset a bit. I took a few small breaks near the end, but I got everything in. I think I used the same weights as last time, and the pullup numbers were close to the same. Still, I felt good about it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 146.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER19, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I've made it quite clear on these posts that I don't like this workout. Today. I wanted to go in with a better attitude regarding it. I thought it can't be that hard or that bad. I'd just do my best. By the time I git to the third move, the Frog Squats, that theory went out the window, I don't like floor to ceiling moves. Midway through the move my thighs were burning so I dogged the last twenty seconds or so. That continued throughout the workout. I didn't kill myself on the Slater Squats and the Jacks, just because I didn't want to. Not a good thing.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 136.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 - P90X3 - Incinerator
Unlike yesterday's workout, I like this one. It can be tough, but I feel like I accomplished something when I'm done with it. I bought a pair of 50 lb dumbbells a few weeks ago, so I thought I'd try them out on the first move, the Renegade Rows. I'd always used 25's before. I got through all the reps, with a break after the 7th rep, but my form wasn't great. I was a bit more up on my toes, than in a true flat plank. Still, I tried. I also used the 50's on the Rocket Launcher Rows and the A-Presses. After I was done with the A-Presses, I put the weights to my side, but had them standing upright on their ends instead of lying flat on the floor. I don't know why I did that, but when I rolled over to get up, one of them toppled onto my arm, putting a nice cut on it. It could have been worse, and I finished the workout OK, but I think I'm going to be black and blue there for a while.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned:242; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 152.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I tried relaxing and breathing at the beginning, but I always find myself trying to be too perfect, holding my breath, and being too rigid in the poses. My balance was absolutely horrible in the balance poses section. But, my attitude was good. Eating is getting bad again. Not horrible, but definitely too much soda.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 94; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 118.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
I got through it OK. I'm glad this was one of the easier workouts for me, as my mood wasn't the greatest. Just a few strange days lately where I feel like I'm out of synch with everything, but I'll get a good night's rest and hopefully be refreshed tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 214; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 - P90X3 - MMX
I'm still felling a bit off. Just a lot of minor nuisances going on at the same time. My comcentration level is bad and I can't seem to get out of my own way. A lot of that is because I'm pissed at myself because I'm eating like crap. The crap makes my body feel bad and the fact I'm doing it makes my mind feel bad. I'm just not feeling good about myself right now. The good thing is that I know I can change all of it. This workout is a Jekyll and Hyde thing with me. I like the punching, and kicking moves, but I hate the Sprawls. Including the Burnout Round, there's almost seven minutes of Sprawl moves. I can usually get through them OK, and I did so today, but it just seems a bit much. For that reason, I really wasn't looking forward to the workout. I actually thought about substituting the Sprawl moves with repeat punching and kicking moves, just to see how it would work, but I ultimately decided to push myself to do them. I didn't want to totally give in.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 270; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Nothing special today. I got through all the moves.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 84; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 122
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.2 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.8% (+0.45)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Bad mindset for most of the week. If I was eating better, I'd be feeling better abd dealing with things better. I guess I'm just feeling trapped a bit. I don't want to be eating like a monk.
The workout went well, but it was really humid in the house, so I was sweating like crazy and it affected my mindset a bit. I took a few small breaks near the end, but I got everything in. I think I used the same weights as last time, and the pullup numbers were close to the same. Still, I felt good about it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 146.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER19, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I've made it quite clear on these posts that I don't like this workout. Today. I wanted to go in with a better attitude regarding it. I thought it can't be that hard or that bad. I'd just do my best. By the time I git to the third move, the Frog Squats, that theory went out the window, I don't like floor to ceiling moves. Midway through the move my thighs were burning so I dogged the last twenty seconds or so. That continued throughout the workout. I didn't kill myself on the Slater Squats and the Jacks, just because I didn't want to. Not a good thing.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 136.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 20, 2017 - P90X3 - Incinerator
Unlike yesterday's workout, I like this one. It can be tough, but I feel like I accomplished something when I'm done with it. I bought a pair of 50 lb dumbbells a few weeks ago, so I thought I'd try them out on the first move, the Renegade Rows. I'd always used 25's before. I got through all the reps, with a break after the 7th rep, but my form wasn't great. I was a bit more up on my toes, than in a true flat plank. Still, I tried. I also used the 50's on the Rocket Launcher Rows and the A-Presses. After I was done with the A-Presses, I put the weights to my side, but had them standing upright on their ends instead of lying flat on the floor. I don't know why I did that, but when I rolled over to get up, one of them toppled onto my arm, putting a nice cut on it. It could have been worse, and I finished the workout OK, but I think I'm going to be black and blue there for a while.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned:242; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 152.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 21, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I tried relaxing and breathing at the beginning, but I always find myself trying to be too perfect, holding my breath, and being too rigid in the poses. My balance was absolutely horrible in the balance poses section. But, my attitude was good. Eating is getting bad again. Not horrible, but definitely too much soda.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 94; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 118.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
I got through it OK. I'm glad this was one of the easier workouts for me, as my mood wasn't the greatest. Just a few strange days lately where I feel like I'm out of synch with everything, but I'll get a good night's rest and hopefully be refreshed tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 214; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 23, 2017 - P90X3 - MMX
I'm still felling a bit off. Just a lot of minor nuisances going on at the same time. My comcentration level is bad and I can't seem to get out of my own way. A lot of that is because I'm pissed at myself because I'm eating like crap. The crap makes my body feel bad and the fact I'm doing it makes my mind feel bad. I'm just not feeling good about myself right now. The good thing is that I know I can change all of it. This workout is a Jekyll and Hyde thing with me. I like the punching, and kicking moves, but I hate the Sprawls. Including the Burnout Round, there's almost seven minutes of Sprawl moves. I can usually get through them OK, and I did so today, but it just seems a bit much. For that reason, I really wasn't looking forward to the workout. I actually thought about substituting the Sprawl moves with repeat punching and kicking moves, just to see how it would work, but I ultimately decided to push myself to do them. I didn't want to totally give in.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 270; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 144.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 24, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Nothing special today. I got through all the moves.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 84; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 122
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 201.2 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.8% (+0.45)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Bad mindset for most of the week. If I was eating better, I'd be feeling better abd dealing with things better. I guess I'm just feeling trapped a bit. I don't want to be eating like a monk.
Monday, September 11, 2017
WEEK OF 09/11/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 9
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
I'm really feeling mentally discouraged and pissed off at myself after yesterday's weigh-in. I went into work today hoping to slow things down mentally and get back on track, but after 15 minutes I was stressed out again. I'm really feeling like crap and I just compounded it today at work. I decided to take a vacation day tomorrow to play some golf. I just need a mental re-adjustment. Today's workout was a bit of a surprise, as I wasn't feeling defeated throughout it. I was actually trying hard, even though I struggled on a lot of the moves (pullups, half-moons).
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 250; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 149.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
This should be one of my favorite workouts, but it's not. There's a lot of foot coordination and balance involved, neither on which I have, so there's a lot of moves I struggle with. Joel Jumps are almost impossible for me. I try moving front and back on them, but I constantly lose my balance, and there's no way I can bend and out my hand on the floor. I just do the best I can.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 262; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 144.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
I picked lower numbers again, 20 pushups and 4 pullups, wanting to concentrate on good form rather than speed. I tried something different on the pullups bu curling my wrist a bit further on the bar. This allowed me to pull more, instead of relying so much on my fingers gripping the bar. It worked very well. I got all the pullups in without coming off the bar, and I felt stronger on them, even doing the wide ones. The pushups were a different story. For some reason they were tiring me out real quick. I had to pause several times during each set, but I git them all in. As per usual with this workout, I went at a faster pace than they did, taking smaller breaks between each move. I finished the four sets while they were finishing up the third. Because I was wondering if the 20 pushup sets were too low, I did 10 more pushups of each kind while they were finishing up the fourth set. I got 10 sets done in the burnout round, as I usually do. Overall, it was a good workout. I'm pleased, but still wondering a bit about why the pushups were so hard..
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 190; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 144.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
My balance was really bad, and my flexibility was really bad. However, my attitude wasn't real bad. So, it wasn't a great workout, but it could have been worse.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 127; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 125.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
The workout went OK. I used an 8 lb medicine ball as my weight. I tired and stopped for a few seconds on a few of the moves (Press Jacks), but got through the others with no problems. On the first set of the Crescent Chairs I didn't use a weight because my shoulders were burning, but I kept losing my balance. I used the ball on the second set and got most of them in.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 276; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 148.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
As I've said before, this one wears me out quickly, and I don't like a of of the moves. I did better than usual. I tried to push through areas I normally wouldn't have. It wasn't a great effort, but it wasn't bad, either.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 247; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Once again I did OK, which seems the be the theme of the week. I came out of the Sphinx Crunches once for a few seconds, otherwise I did all the moves without coming out of any of them.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 72; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 125.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 199.6 (-4.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.4% (-0.7%)
I didn't do that great. I think last week's weigh in was an abberation and it's corrected itself. I'm up 0.8 lbs from 2 weeks ago.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I was a bit afraid I'd put on more weight on top of last week, so I was a bit relieved. Again, all the workouts went "OK". I don't think I improved on any of them, but I did get all the moves in witn no problems. While it would be nice to improve each week, I guess it's not realistic.
I'm really feeling mentally discouraged and pissed off at myself after yesterday's weigh-in. I went into work today hoping to slow things down mentally and get back on track, but after 15 minutes I was stressed out again. I'm really feeling like crap and I just compounded it today at work. I decided to take a vacation day tomorrow to play some golf. I just need a mental re-adjustment. Today's workout was a bit of a surprise, as I wasn't feeling defeated throughout it. I was actually trying hard, even though I struggled on a lot of the moves (pullups, half-moons).
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 250; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 149.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
This should be one of my favorite workouts, but it's not. There's a lot of foot coordination and balance involved, neither on which I have, so there's a lot of moves I struggle with. Joel Jumps are almost impossible for me. I try moving front and back on them, but I constantly lose my balance, and there's no way I can bend and out my hand on the floor. I just do the best I can.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 262; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 144.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
I picked lower numbers again, 20 pushups and 4 pullups, wanting to concentrate on good form rather than speed. I tried something different on the pullups bu curling my wrist a bit further on the bar. This allowed me to pull more, instead of relying so much on my fingers gripping the bar. It worked very well. I got all the pullups in without coming off the bar, and I felt stronger on them, even doing the wide ones. The pushups were a different story. For some reason they were tiring me out real quick. I had to pause several times during each set, but I git them all in. As per usual with this workout, I went at a faster pace than they did, taking smaller breaks between each move. I finished the four sets while they were finishing up the third. Because I was wondering if the 20 pushup sets were too low, I did 10 more pushups of each kind while they were finishing up the fourth set. I got 10 sets done in the burnout round, as I usually do. Overall, it was a good workout. I'm pleased, but still wondering a bit about why the pushups were so hard..
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 190; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 144.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
My balance was really bad, and my flexibility was really bad. However, my attitude wasn't real bad. So, it wasn't a great workout, but it could have been worse.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 127; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 125.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
The workout went OK. I used an 8 lb medicine ball as my weight. I tired and stopped for a few seconds on a few of the moves (Press Jacks), but got through the others with no problems. On the first set of the Crescent Chairs I didn't use a weight because my shoulders were burning, but I kept losing my balance. I used the ball on the second set and got most of them in.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 276; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 148.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
As I've said before, this one wears me out quickly, and I don't like a of of the moves. I did better than usual. I tried to push through areas I normally wouldn't have. It wasn't a great effort, but it wasn't bad, either.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 247; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Once again I did OK, which seems the be the theme of the week. I came out of the Sphinx Crunches once for a few seconds, otherwise I did all the moves without coming out of any of them.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 72; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 125.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 199.6 (-4.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.4% (-0.7%)
I didn't do that great. I think last week's weigh in was an abberation and it's corrected itself. I'm up 0.8 lbs from 2 weeks ago.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I was a bit afraid I'd put on more weight on top of last week, so I was a bit relieved. Again, all the workouts went "OK". I don't think I improved on any of them, but I did get all the moves in witn no problems. While it would be nice to improve each week, I guess it's not realistic.
Monday, September 4, 2017
WEEK OF 09/04/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 8
MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 4, 2017 - P90X3 - Isometrix
Labor Day. I started late in the day on this one. I wasn't dreading it, but wasn't really motivated to do it. It went OK. I've done better in the past, and I've done worse. I came out of a few of the plank moves early. My balance on my right leg was pretty good. On the left, not so good, but I was trying. Overall, I was pleased with the effort.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 205; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 144.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - P90X3 - Accelerator
This one has always been tough for me. Today I let it get the best of me. I started off OK, then didn't finish the Spin Stops, then didn't finish a few of the other moves. Not my best effort.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 246; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 141.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 - P90X3 - Dynamix
Probably the "easiest" X3 workout, but I still struggle with some of the moves because of my balance. On top of that, there's a few plank moves (groiners, pigeons, groiner pushups) that I just dread. I felt good today, though, and just got through them without hating them. Overall, it's the best I've done on this routine in a long time.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 133; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 134.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
Not great. There are a lot of moves I "cheat" on, especially the side plank ones. I'm not flexible moving my legs up/down, front/back on those moves, so I keep falling out of the plank. On the others I did OK, but the motivation wasn't real high today. It's one of those days where that happens.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 102; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 132.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 - P90X3 - Decelerator
I was really looking forward to playing golf this morning and a much needed get-away from the stresses of the office, but we got rained out. I figured I'd use the vacation day for later in the year, so I went into the office, ate like crap, big time, most of the day, and was totally uninspired to do my workout when I got home. I guess the best way to describe it was that I went through the motions. I don't think I pushed myself on any of the moves, and didn't even finish the full 60 seconds on any of the pullup moves. I could beat myself up, but I'm not going to. I've been eating bad all week. That's the problem. It's making me feel sluggish physically, and mentally I'm feeling like why bother? I know I'm better than that, so I'll take a step back and recover.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 213; Avg Hear Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I had a fantasy football draft this morning where I continued the bad eating, but that was almost a given. I took a nap when I got home, then got into the workout in the early evening. It wasn't a great yoga session, but it was better than I was expecting. Looking forward to NFL opening day tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 130; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 121.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 203.8 (+5.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.1 % (+0.6%)
Depressing. I didn't eat well, but those are big increases. Almost too big. I'm hoping it's a temporary reading and will correct itself next week.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm nervous about the weight gain. If it's real, I've really got to correct things in a hurry.
Labor Day. I started late in the day on this one. I wasn't dreading it, but wasn't really motivated to do it. It went OK. I've done better in the past, and I've done worse. I came out of a few of the plank moves early. My balance on my right leg was pretty good. On the left, not so good, but I was trying. Overall, I was pleased with the effort.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 205; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 144.
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 - P90X3 - Accelerator
This one has always been tough for me. Today I let it get the best of me. I started off OK, then didn't finish the Spin Stops, then didn't finish a few of the other moves. Not my best effort.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 246; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 141.
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 6, 2017 - P90X3 - Dynamix
Probably the "easiest" X3 workout, but I still struggle with some of the moves because of my balance. On top of that, there's a few plank moves (groiners, pigeons, groiner pushups) that I just dread. I felt good today, though, and just got through them without hating them. Overall, it's the best I've done on this routine in a long time.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 133; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 134.
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
Not great. There are a lot of moves I "cheat" on, especially the side plank ones. I'm not flexible moving my legs up/down, front/back on those moves, so I keep falling out of the plank. On the others I did OK, but the motivation wasn't real high today. It's one of those days where that happens.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 102; Avg Heart Rate: 101; Max Heart Rate: 132.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 - P90X3 - Decelerator
I was really looking forward to playing golf this morning and a much needed get-away from the stresses of the office, but we got rained out. I figured I'd use the vacation day for later in the year, so I went into the office, ate like crap, big time, most of the day, and was totally uninspired to do my workout when I got home. I guess the best way to describe it was that I went through the motions. I don't think I pushed myself on any of the moves, and didn't even finish the full 60 seconds on any of the pullup moves. I could beat myself up, but I'm not going to. I've been eating bad all week. That's the problem. It's making me feel sluggish physically, and mentally I'm feeling like why bother? I know I'm better than that, so I'll take a step back and recover.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 213; Avg Hear Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I had a fantasy football draft this morning where I continued the bad eating, but that was almost a given. I took a nap when I got home, then got into the workout in the early evening. It wasn't a great yoga session, but it was better than I was expecting. Looking forward to NFL opening day tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 130; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 121.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 203.8 (+5.0 lbs)
Body Fat: 23.1 % (+0.6%)
Depressing. I didn't eat well, but those are big increases. Almost too big. I'm hoping it's a temporary reading and will correct itself next week.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm nervous about the weight gain. If it's real, I've really got to correct things in a hurry.
Monday, August 28, 2017
WEEK OF 08/28/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 7
MONDAY - AUGUST 28, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Upper
Today is my 60th birthday. Who would have thought I'd be doing these things at this age. I've come a long way since I started in 2008, and I've stuck with it. Overall, I'm happy with myself in that regard. Today wasn't a real great day at work. I was exhausted from a lack of sleep over the past few weeks. I'm stressed about a lot of things I probably shouldn't be, primarily my job, which I'm really starting to hate, but probably shouldn't, and it all built up today. I ate like crap the last few days, and this morning, so I was feeling guilty and overwhelmed about that. All I wanted to do was to get home and go to bed. I was seriously considering skipping the workout, but knew I probably wouldn't. I took a small nap, then got into it. The workout went pretty well. I pushed myself to get an extra pull-up in on some moves, so that felt good. Aside from that, I'm just not feeling good mentally. I don't think it's because of the age thing. I've never put a lot of stock into that. It's more of a daily grind and getting nowhere thing. It's just something I have to overcome.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 234; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 29, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I tried to get some good rest last night and slowed my mind down a bit, which helped throughout the day. This workout is one of my least favorites because I physically have problems with a lot of the balancing moves. It usually beats me mentally. Tonight I went with the attitude of doing the best I could do on the moves I can't always do, and really going after the moves I can do. It was one of my best efforts at this workout. I feel good.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 281; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 30, 2017 - Incinerator
I bought a couple 50 lb dumbbells today. The Powerblocks I use have 50 lb capabilities, and I've used them a lot at that weight, but the dumbbells are easier to use on a few moves, and I want to start using heavier weights when I can, even in between X3 wiorkouts. I used them today on the Rocket Launcher Rows and the A-Presses. The rest of the workout went pretty good. I even did a few extra pullups here and there, just like I did Monday. I'm realizing the main reason I can't do more is because I'm losing my grip on the bar.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 229; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 156.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 31, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
Not as good as last week's Yoga session, but it was above average. My flexibility was pretty good and my balance was OK on my right leg.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 147; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 126.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
I played golf again this morning. I played better than I had in a while, and had a really good time overall. I felt really good going into the workout, and that continued all the way through it. I used 50 lbs on the Sumo Squats. 25's on the other squats and lunges, and the Bridge Kicks, I still lose my balance an the Cross Reaches and the Pistol Squats, but it is what it is. I'll keep working at it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 199; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 - P90X3 - MMX
Another good workout. My goal was to keep up with them on the number of sprawls. Mission almost accomplished. I went to my knees during the second set of the scrambles (to the left). Other than that, it went well, and I felt good.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 327; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I was a bit stiff on the Tin Man Windmills when turning to my right (left hand to floor). This happens every time I do this workout, and also during Yoga. Maybe it's a hip thing? I've also noticed when I do the torso twists in the cool down I can put my knees down to the right and get my left arm to the floor, but can't do the same thing on the other side. Again, it's easier twisting to my left. Hmmm... Aside from that, the workout went well.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 50; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 122.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 198.8 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.5% (+0.2%)
Didn't eat great. It wasn't horrible, but could have been better.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday was a bad day mentally, but I recovered. All the workouts went well. I feel myself toning up, especially in my quads and shoulders. I did a few extra exercises during the week (mostly chest presses) with the 50 lb dumbbells and they felt good. Still working on the eating, but that's been an ongoing story for the last 9 years.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 29, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I tried to get some good rest last night and slowed my mind down a bit, which helped throughout the day. This workout is one of my least favorites because I physically have problems with a lot of the balancing moves. It usually beats me mentally. Tonight I went with the attitude of doing the best I could do on the moves I can't always do, and really going after the moves I can do. It was one of my best efforts at this workout. I feel good.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 281; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 150.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 30, 2017 - Incinerator
I bought a couple 50 lb dumbbells today. The Powerblocks I use have 50 lb capabilities, and I've used them a lot at that weight, but the dumbbells are easier to use on a few moves, and I want to start using heavier weights when I can, even in between X3 wiorkouts. I used them today on the Rocket Launcher Rows and the A-Presses. The rest of the workout went pretty good. I even did a few extra pullups here and there, just like I did Monday. I'm realizing the main reason I can't do more is because I'm losing my grip on the bar.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 229; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 156.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 31, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
Not as good as last week's Yoga session, but it was above average. My flexibility was pretty good and my balance was OK on my right leg.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 147; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 126.
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
I played golf again this morning. I played better than I had in a while, and had a really good time overall. I felt really good going into the workout, and that continued all the way through it. I used 50 lbs on the Sumo Squats. 25's on the other squats and lunges, and the Bridge Kicks, I still lose my balance an the Cross Reaches and the Pistol Squats, but it is what it is. I'll keep working at it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 199; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 140.
SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 2, 2017 - P90X3 - MMX
Another good workout. My goal was to keep up with them on the number of sprawls. Mission almost accomplished. I went to my knees during the second set of the scrambles (to the left). Other than that, it went well, and I felt good.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 327; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I was a bit stiff on the Tin Man Windmills when turning to my right (left hand to floor). This happens every time I do this workout, and also during Yoga. Maybe it's a hip thing? I've also noticed when I do the torso twists in the cool down I can put my knees down to the right and get my left arm to the floor, but can't do the same thing on the other side. Again, it's easier twisting to my left. Hmmm... Aside from that, the workout went well.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 50; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 122.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 198.8 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.5% (+0.2%)
Didn't eat great. It wasn't horrible, but could have been better.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Monday was a bad day mentally, but I recovered. All the workouts went well. I feel myself toning up, especially in my quads and shoulders. I did a few extra exercises during the week (mostly chest presses) with the 50 lb dumbbells and they felt good. Still working on the eating, but that's been an ongoing story for the last 9 years.
WEEK OF 08/21/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 6
Below are just the basics for the week. I didn't get in to post my daily thoughts.
MONDAY - AUGUST 21, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Upper
TUESDAY - AUGUST 22, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 223; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 139.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 23, 2017 - Incinerator
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 218; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 154.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 24, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 126; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 121.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 25, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 222; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 143.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 26, 2017 - P90X3 - MMX
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 300; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 176.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 27, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 48; Avg Heart Rate: 98; Max Heart Rate: 122.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 198.4 (-0.84 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.3% (+0.1%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went well.
MONDAY - AUGUST 21, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Upper
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 239; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 145.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 22, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 223; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 139.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 23, 2017 - Incinerator
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 218; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 154.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 24, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 126; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate: 121.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 25, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Lower
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 222; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 143.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 26, 2017 - P90X3 - MMX
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 300; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 176.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 27, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 48; Avg Heart Rate: 98; Max Heart Rate: 122.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 198.4 (-0.84 lbs)
Body Fat: 22.3% (+0.1%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts went well.
Monday, August 14, 2017
WEEK OF 08/14/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 5
MONDAY - AUGUST 14, 2017 - P90X3 - Eccentric Upper
I actually like this workout, but it wears me out. My pullups are limited to two or three before I need to come off the bar, but I'll keep working at them, as always. on the weights, I used 25's on the bicep moves, 15's on lateral and tricep moves, and 10's on the Pteradactyl Flys. I took about 5 or 6 breaks in the last half of the workout because I was fried, but those breaks allowed me to use heavier weights than if I hadn't taken them.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 243; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 145.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 15, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I think I say this every time I do this workout, but this one just frustrates me. I can't balance on one leg because I have very high arches and my ankles roll in. I've been trying for almost 10 years, but it's not happening, and it's pretty close to becoming a physical impossibility for me, especially on my left leg. 60 to 70 percent of this workout is balancing on one leg. It's not even that I'm bad at it. I just can't do it. Putting my other foot down to modify is pointless. I'm pretty much standing there and reaching to the floor. I don't want to be doing that for 20 minutes. Most of the rest of it is squats where you're putting your hands or fists on the floor in the squat position. I'm so frustrated with the balancing thing that I'm just pissed off about doing the rest of the workout, including the Slater Squats, which are burpees and pushups. I found myself just standing there looking at the TV a few times because I just felt totally unmotivated. I could try a different workout, but I really don't want to give up on this one. Sometimes the whole purpose of this workout for me is to at least try, even if I can't do most of it. Let's move on to tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 137.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 16, 2017 - P90X3 - Incinerator
Much better effort today, probably because I can do everything. I'm still light on the pullup numbers, but I'll keep working at them. I used 50 lb weights on a few of the moves, so that felt good. 25's on a lot of the other ones, and will maybe look at bumping some of those up a bit next time. Overall, I felt a LOT better than yesterday.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 152.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 17, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I felt pretty good going into it and it well pretty good. When I was doing the one leg balance moves on my left leg, instead of trying to fight through it, I concentrated on looking down at my leg, trying to see where I was breaking down. What was happening first, causing me to lose my balance? I didn't see a simple solution, but I'll keep trying to do that, and maybe I'll come up with an answer, and the a solution.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 107; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate:118.
I actually like this workout, but it wears me out. My pullups are limited to two or three before I need to come off the bar, but I'll keep working at them, as always. on the weights, I used 25's on the bicep moves, 15's on lateral and tricep moves, and 10's on the Pteradactyl Flys. I took about 5 or 6 breaks in the last half of the workout because I was fried, but those breaks allowed me to use heavier weights than if I hadn't taken them.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 243; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 145.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 15, 2017 - P90X3 - Triometrics
I think I say this every time I do this workout, but this one just frustrates me. I can't balance on one leg because I have very high arches and my ankles roll in. I've been trying for almost 10 years, but it's not happening, and it's pretty close to becoming a physical impossibility for me, especially on my left leg. 60 to 70 percent of this workout is balancing on one leg. It's not even that I'm bad at it. I just can't do it. Putting my other foot down to modify is pointless. I'm pretty much standing there and reaching to the floor. I don't want to be doing that for 20 minutes. Most of the rest of it is squats where you're putting your hands or fists on the floor in the squat position. I'm so frustrated with the balancing thing that I'm just pissed off about doing the rest of the workout, including the Slater Squats, which are burpees and pushups. I found myself just standing there looking at the TV a few times because I just felt totally unmotivated. I could try a different workout, but I really don't want to give up on this one. Sometimes the whole purpose of this workout for me is to at least try, even if I can't do most of it. Let's move on to tomorrow.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 137.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 16, 2017 - P90X3 - Incinerator
Much better effort today, probably because I can do everything. I'm still light on the pullup numbers, but I'll keep working at them. I used 50 lb weights on a few of the moves, so that felt good. 25's on a lot of the other ones, and will maybe look at bumping some of those up a bit next time. Overall, I felt a LOT better than yesterday.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 152.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 17, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I felt pretty good going into it and it well pretty good. When I was doing the one leg balance moves on my left leg, instead of trying to fight through it, I concentrated on looking down at my leg, trying to see where I was breaking down. What was happening first, causing me to lose my balance? I didn't see a simple solution, but I'll keep trying to do that, and maybe I'll come up with an answer, and the a solution.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 107; Avg Heart Rate: 102; Max Heart Rate:118.
Monday, August 7, 2017
WEEK OF 08/07/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 4
MONDAY - AUGUST 7, 2017 - P90X3 - Isometrix
My mind was wandering a bit, but I stayed in most of the moves longer than usual, probably because I wasn't thinking about them as much. I was just doing them. My balance on my left leg still sucks, but that's just the way it is. I still try to get better though. I'm hoping one day I'll get it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 134; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 127.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 8, 2017 - P90X3 - Accelerator
I'm still eating bad, but I'll correct that. I started the workout a bit intimidated, because this one has always given me problems. The last few times I did it, I got through it fine, but that's when I was really concentrating on the nutrition. Now I'm struggling with it and I really, really feel it. I was timid for the first 10 minutes, then took a small, needed, bathroom break (too much information?). When I came back a few minutes later my head felt all congested like I had a bad cold. What energy I did have was totally gone. I limped through the rest of the workout and took some lengthy breaks on many of the moves. I've never really done that to this extreme. Maybe it was a wake-up call.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 255; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 9, 2017 - P90X3 - Dynamix
This is probably the easiest workout in the program ... and I struggled. I drank three Diet Pepsi's today, which is becoming a habit. I had 2 large cookies with my lunch at work, which is becoming a habit. When I got home I ate half a bag of chocolate covered almonds. I was sweating like crazy throughout the workout and it wasn't overly humid. My range of motion is horrible. I was watching my legs move during the first few minutes of the workout and they are so twisted they don't move properly. That's not entirely my fault. That's how I'm built, but there should be something I can do to make it a bit better. My balance sucked on the front to back lunges. Etc, etc, etc .... I realize in writing everyday it sounds like I'm being a little bit hard on myself and that I'm never satisfied, but I'm frustrated because I'm not doing anything to make things better. I'm not happy with a lot of things, I'm burned out, and have no goals to get me out of this cycle. After this workout, and before I'm entering this, I was watching an episode of Million Dollar Listing New York. One of the brokers in the show, a very successful one, suddenly said he feels like every day is "Groundhog Day". That everyday is a repeat of the one before. While talking to his therapist he mentioned that when he was just starting out, he had goals . To be in the top 1000 brokers, then the top 100. Now he's at the top and has nowhere to go. That's sort of how I feel. I'm certainly not at the top, but when I started all this in 2008, my goal was to lose 40 lbs, because I was told I was overweight ("borderline obese") by my doctor, and one of my clients lost 40 lbs, and I figured if she could do it, so could I. It was a goal, and at one point I lost those 40 lbs. Then it became a chore. Then it became "Groundhog Day", and it still is. I have to find out what makes me happy. I have to find a purpose again. Maybe just one word, or one little thing I can focus on to make me have that purpose ... Just Something. I need to figure out what that is ... Perhaps all this doesn't belong in a fitness blog, but it's what I'm feeling right now, and it'a all intertwined. Wish me luck.
Time, Calories Burned, Heart Rates: It doesn't matter today.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 10, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
Made a few baby steps attitude wise and nutrition wise today. The workout went OK. I've done better on this one in the past, but I was a bit more flexible and in a bit better shape at the time.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 104; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 124.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 11, 2017 - P90X3 - Decelerator
Just not a good workout. I played golf this morning. Stopped on the way home to get something bad to eat, so I was sluggish. This is not a workout you can do when you're sluggish. I tried my best, but it just wasn't there. By the time I got to the Superman / Bows I couldn't even begin to get into bow. Will try and relax over the weekend and get my mind right.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 143.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 12, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I wasn't flexible at all. I knew it wasn't going to go well, so I just wanted to get through it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 81; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 119.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 13, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.6 (no change)
Body Fat: 21.8% (+0.1%)
Didn't eat well. Surprised there was no gain.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Frustration with myself. I was struggling and huffing and puffing with stretching workouts.
My mind was wandering a bit, but I stayed in most of the moves longer than usual, probably because I wasn't thinking about them as much. I was just doing them. My balance on my left leg still sucks, but that's just the way it is. I still try to get better though. I'm hoping one day I'll get it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 134; Avg Heart Rate: 107; Max Heart Rate: 127.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 8, 2017 - P90X3 - Accelerator
I'm still eating bad, but I'll correct that. I started the workout a bit intimidated, because this one has always given me problems. The last few times I did it, I got through it fine, but that's when I was really concentrating on the nutrition. Now I'm struggling with it and I really, really feel it. I was timid for the first 10 minutes, then took a small, needed, bathroom break (too much information?). When I came back a few minutes later my head felt all congested like I had a bad cold. What energy I did have was totally gone. I limped through the rest of the workout and took some lengthy breaks on many of the moves. I've never really done that to this extreme. Maybe it was a wake-up call.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 255; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 154.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 9, 2017 - P90X3 - Dynamix
This is probably the easiest workout in the program ... and I struggled. I drank three Diet Pepsi's today, which is becoming a habit. I had 2 large cookies with my lunch at work, which is becoming a habit. When I got home I ate half a bag of chocolate covered almonds. I was sweating like crazy throughout the workout and it wasn't overly humid. My range of motion is horrible. I was watching my legs move during the first few minutes of the workout and they are so twisted they don't move properly. That's not entirely my fault. That's how I'm built, but there should be something I can do to make it a bit better. My balance sucked on the front to back lunges. Etc, etc, etc .... I realize in writing everyday it sounds like I'm being a little bit hard on myself and that I'm never satisfied, but I'm frustrated because I'm not doing anything to make things better. I'm not happy with a lot of things, I'm burned out, and have no goals to get me out of this cycle. After this workout, and before I'm entering this, I was watching an episode of Million Dollar Listing New York. One of the brokers in the show, a very successful one, suddenly said he feels like every day is "Groundhog Day". That everyday is a repeat of the one before. While talking to his therapist he mentioned that when he was just starting out, he had goals . To be in the top 1000 brokers, then the top 100. Now he's at the top and has nowhere to go. That's sort of how I feel. I'm certainly not at the top, but when I started all this in 2008, my goal was to lose 40 lbs, because I was told I was overweight ("borderline obese") by my doctor, and one of my clients lost 40 lbs, and I figured if she could do it, so could I. It was a goal, and at one point I lost those 40 lbs. Then it became a chore. Then it became "Groundhog Day", and it still is. I have to find out what makes me happy. I have to find a purpose again. Maybe just one word, or one little thing I can focus on to make me have that purpose ... Just Something. I need to figure out what that is ... Perhaps all this doesn't belong in a fitness blog, but it's what I'm feeling right now, and it'a all intertwined. Wish me luck.
Time, Calories Burned, Heart Rates: It doesn't matter today.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 10, 2017 - P90X3 - Pilates X
Made a few baby steps attitude wise and nutrition wise today. The workout went OK. I've done better on this one in the past, but I was a bit more flexible and in a bit better shape at the time.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 104; Avg Heart Rate: 103; Max Heart Rate: 124.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 11, 2017 - P90X3 - Decelerator
Just not a good workout. I played golf this morning. Stopped on the way home to get something bad to eat, so I was sluggish. This is not a workout you can do when you're sluggish. I tried my best, but it just wasn't there. By the time I got to the Superman / Bows I couldn't even begin to get into bow. Will try and relax over the weekend and get my mind right.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 236; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 143.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 12, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I wasn't flexible at all. I knew it wasn't going to go well, so I just wanted to get through it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 81; Avg Heart Rate: 99; Max Heart Rate: 119.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 13, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.6 (no change)
Body Fat: 21.8% (+0.1%)
Didn't eat well. Surprised there was no gain.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Frustration with myself. I was struggling and huffing and puffing with stretching workouts.
Monday, July 31, 2017
WEEK OF 07/31/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 3
MONDAY - JULY 31, 2017 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
I thought about taking a week off to regroup mentally. I'm totally unfocused, especially on the nutrition part. When I got home, I decided to slow down my thoughts and tough it out. With that attitude, the workout actually went OK. I just took it one move at a time. They weren't all perfect, but I felt better doing it. Now, to conquer the nutrition.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 248; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 1, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
Once again, I just took it one move at a time. I also didn't put down any targets. The workout just seemed to flow a lot smoother. I even got a few plyo pushups in at the end.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 265; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 2, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
I picked 20 pushups and 4 pullups again, the same as last week. The idea again was to do them slow, and use a bigger range of motion than trying to rush through them with little range of motion. Last week I almost got all the sets of pullups in without coming off the var. Today, I didn't raise that number because I wanted to totally conquer 4 before I moved up to more. I did all sets today without coming off the bar, so that's good. Even though I picked 20 as my pushup number, I did 25 on the first set because I was feeling OK, and they were slower and controlled. I then did 25 on each set afterwards. I never went to my knees, but there were many mid-set breaks. All in all, a good workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 175; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 138.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 3, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I started this a bit later than usual, because I got home later tonight. I tried to relax and take it one step at a time, as I had been with the other workouts lately, but it didn't work as well. It was really humid and I was sweating more than usual, so I was a bit uncomfortable and not concentrating as much as I should have. Still, it wasn't that bad. My balance still isn't good, but I keep trying.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 123; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate:126.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 4, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
I played golf this morning, so mt legs were a bit sore. It's super humid in the house and hard to stay cool, so I really wasn't looking forward to this workout. I pulled out the 8 lb medicine ball I usually use for this routine, then decided I'd distract myself from the soreness and heat by trying something new, so I decided to use a 10 lb dumbbell instead of the ball. The first move, the Press Jacks, are always tough for me, so I actually stopped a few times during the move to catch me breath. The March and Reaches were also killers for me. The second time through on the Press Jacks I started with a 5 lb weight for a few seconds, then went back to the 10, and did all the other moves with that weight. I even help a weight on the towel hops to change things up further. By the third set of moves my shoulders were really burning, but I finished it up. My energy and range of motion wasn't always there, but I made a sorry situation a little better by being a bid creative. One other thing that's happening that I should mention: I've always struggled with the nutrition aspect of this whole lifestyle. I don't cook as much as I should, so I wind up grabbing something fast, which is usually a worse choice. The heat is making me cook even less, so I'm really struggling with that. I need to get creative with that too, and nip the bad choices in the bud.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 262; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 5, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Good news is that the weather broke. The hot, humid weather has been replaced with some nice cool breezes. I'm still felling sluggish from the poor eating and my legs still feel a bit heavy, so I was putting this one off as long as I could today. I finally got it done in the early evening. I started off slow, but picked up the intensity as it went along, so that made me feel good. I need to eat better. One thing I have been noticing: This morning I had some cereal with milk (1%) on it. It really made me crash. I don't drink a lot of milk, usually only on cereal and not something I always have in the house. I might buy a box of cereal once a month. Because I don't use it everyday, it's not something I think about often, but I've often wondered if I was lactose intolerant. I know I'm feeling a lot more sluggish than usual today. I'll see how I feel next time I drink it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 203; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 6, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I got it done early. No problems. Didn't come of any of the moves. I can really feel it in my abs.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 48; Avg Heart Rate: 94; Max Heart Rate: 128
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.6 (+1.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.7% (+0.3%)
No control over what I'm eating. Stress eating. Basically, an "I don't care" attitude.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm not sure what to say. The vicious circle is in full swing. I'm eating bad because I'm stressed and depressed because I'm eating bad. I need to find my "purpose" again.
I thought about taking a week off to regroup mentally. I'm totally unfocused, especially on the nutrition part. When I got home, I decided to slow down my thoughts and tough it out. With that attitude, the workout actually went OK. I just took it one move at a time. They weren't all perfect, but I felt better doing it. Now, to conquer the nutrition.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 248; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 150.
TUESDAY - AUGUST 1, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
Once again, I just took it one move at a time. I also didn't put down any targets. The workout just seemed to flow a lot smoother. I even got a few plyo pushups in at the end.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 265; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 148.
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 2, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
I picked 20 pushups and 4 pullups again, the same as last week. The idea again was to do them slow, and use a bigger range of motion than trying to rush through them with little range of motion. Last week I almost got all the sets of pullups in without coming off the var. Today, I didn't raise that number because I wanted to totally conquer 4 before I moved up to more. I did all sets today without coming off the bar, so that's good. Even though I picked 20 as my pushup number, I did 25 on the first set because I was feeling OK, and they were slower and controlled. I then did 25 on each set afterwards. I never went to my knees, but there were many mid-set breaks. All in all, a good workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 175; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 138.
THURSDAY - AUGUST 3, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I started this a bit later than usual, because I got home later tonight. I tried to relax and take it one step at a time, as I had been with the other workouts lately, but it didn't work as well. It was really humid and I was sweating more than usual, so I was a bit uncomfortable and not concentrating as much as I should have. Still, it wasn't that bad. My balance still isn't good, but I keep trying.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 123; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate:126.
FRIDAY - AUGUST 4, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
I played golf this morning, so mt legs were a bit sore. It's super humid in the house and hard to stay cool, so I really wasn't looking forward to this workout. I pulled out the 8 lb medicine ball I usually use for this routine, then decided I'd distract myself from the soreness and heat by trying something new, so I decided to use a 10 lb dumbbell instead of the ball. The first move, the Press Jacks, are always tough for me, so I actually stopped a few times during the move to catch me breath. The March and Reaches were also killers for me. The second time through on the Press Jacks I started with a 5 lb weight for a few seconds, then went back to the 10, and did all the other moves with that weight. I even help a weight on the towel hops to change things up further. By the third set of moves my shoulders were really burning, but I finished it up. My energy and range of motion wasn't always there, but I made a sorry situation a little better by being a bid creative. One other thing that's happening that I should mention: I've always struggled with the nutrition aspect of this whole lifestyle. I don't cook as much as I should, so I wind up grabbing something fast, which is usually a worse choice. The heat is making me cook even less, so I'm really struggling with that. I need to get creative with that too, and nip the bad choices in the bud.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 262; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 146.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 5, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Good news is that the weather broke. The hot, humid weather has been replaced with some nice cool breezes. I'm still felling sluggish from the poor eating and my legs still feel a bit heavy, so I was putting this one off as long as I could today. I finally got it done in the early evening. I started off slow, but picked up the intensity as it went along, so that made me feel good. I need to eat better. One thing I have been noticing: This morning I had some cereal with milk (1%) on it. It really made me crash. I don't drink a lot of milk, usually only on cereal and not something I always have in the house. I might buy a box of cereal once a month. Because I don't use it everyday, it's not something I think about often, but I've often wondered if I was lactose intolerant. I know I'm feeling a lot more sluggish than usual today. I'll see how I feel next time I drink it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 203; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - AUGUST 6, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I got it done early. No problems. Didn't come of any of the moves. I can really feel it in my abs.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 48; Avg Heart Rate: 94; Max Heart Rate: 128
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.6 (+1.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.7% (+0.3%)
No control over what I'm eating. Stress eating. Basically, an "I don't care" attitude.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm not sure what to say. The vicious circle is in full swing. I'm eating bad because I'm stressed and depressed because I'm eating bad. I need to find my "purpose" again.
Monday, July 24, 2017
WEEK OF 07/24/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 2
MONDAY - JULY 24, 2017 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
I'm feeling a little less sluggish, but still not great. My brain still isn't into it, and this is not my favorite routine. I used 50 lbs again on the Releve'-Plie's, but lost my balance half way through and stopped, instead of getting back into it and finishing the reps. On the next move, the Chin Up Circle Crunches I also gave up early, because my elbow is really sore, and I didn't want to aggravate it. I got through all of the other moves OK, but was not killing myself.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 224; Avg Hear Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 144.
TUESDAY - JULY 25, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
I'm feeling a bit better today, both physically and mentally. Still a ways to go, but it's a move in the right direction. The workout wasn't my best, but I wasn't dreading every minute of it either. I was really struggling with my balance on a lot of the moves, but that's usual. It's just not there. I also struggled with the Plyo Pushups at the end. It's strange for me. Almost every time I get to that exercise, I am almost frozen. It's like I physically can't do it. I'm in plank, and can't get down to do a pushup, let alone a moving plyo one. I don't know if it's mental, or just plain physical exhaustion. I honestly can't tell. As weird as this sounds, it's almost like an out of body experience. I'll try concentrating on it more next time, just to see what happens.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 242; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 144.
WEDNESDAY - JULY 26, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
Before the workout I came up with an idea to do less reps than last week but do them slower and more controlled. Last week my numbers were 5 pullups and 25 pushups. I really struggle with pullups, so I was coming off the bar a lot, then going back up to get to the 5 reps. I felt I might be able to do 4 without coming off the bar as much. Today I only came off once in the 8 sets. I was doing them slower, with more range of motion, and less jumping up on the bar when I'd come off. On the pushups, I did them much slower, went deeper, and felt them. It's something to build on. Now I can increase those numbers with better range.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 161; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 126.
THURSDAY - JULY 27, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I was looking to building off of yesterday's effort by slowing down, relaxing, and concentrating more on the movements. That didn't happen. When I came home I ate a bowl and a half of cereal that made me feel real bloated. My balance was worse than usual, and I could barely do any of the twising movements. I've been drinking too much Pepsi at work, so much that I can almost smell it coming out of my pores. Because I don't handle caffeine real well, it makes me a bit jittery, so my concentration during the workout was really bad. I realize I have to change things. I'll just have to start changing my mindset, and concentrating on better things.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 86; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 115.
FRIDAY - JULY 28, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
I had to squeeze this one in between golf and an evening commitment. It wasn't my best workout, but I was trying to put some effort into it. I didn't always increase the speed or range of motion when he was asking for it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 289; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 150.
SATURDAY - JULY 29, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
I hadn't eaten very good the last few days, so I was a bit sluggish. Mid-way through the workout I became real frustrated because I was laboring on moves I shouldn't have been. I'm wondering why I'm killing myself on these workouts when I'm going to eat like crap.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 139.
SUNDAY - JULY 30, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I was feeling pretty good this morning, so I did my weigh in, then got this one done. Not much to say. I got all the moves in without coming out of any of them. I can feel the tightness in my abs.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 48; Avg Heart Rate: 97' Max Heart Rate: 124.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.8 (+0,4 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.4% (+0,2%)
Expected. I had a few bad binges this week, but it could have been worse. I stopped myself a few times.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm not happy with the eating, but I'm not going to beat myself up over it. The workouts went well, but there were a few instances where I was laboring because of the poor eating.
I'm feeling a little less sluggish, but still not great. My brain still isn't into it, and this is not my favorite routine. I used 50 lbs again on the Releve'-Plie's, but lost my balance half way through and stopped, instead of getting back into it and finishing the reps. On the next move, the Chin Up Circle Crunches I also gave up early, because my elbow is really sore, and I didn't want to aggravate it. I got through all of the other moves OK, but was not killing myself.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 224; Avg Hear Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 144.
TUESDAY - JULY 25, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
I'm feeling a bit better today, both physically and mentally. Still a ways to go, but it's a move in the right direction. The workout wasn't my best, but I wasn't dreading every minute of it either. I was really struggling with my balance on a lot of the moves, but that's usual. It's just not there. I also struggled with the Plyo Pushups at the end. It's strange for me. Almost every time I get to that exercise, I am almost frozen. It's like I physically can't do it. I'm in plank, and can't get down to do a pushup, let alone a moving plyo one. I don't know if it's mental, or just plain physical exhaustion. I honestly can't tell. As weird as this sounds, it's almost like an out of body experience. I'll try concentrating on it more next time, just to see what happens.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 242; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 144.
WEDNESDAY - JULY 26, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
Before the workout I came up with an idea to do less reps than last week but do them slower and more controlled. Last week my numbers were 5 pullups and 25 pushups. I really struggle with pullups, so I was coming off the bar a lot, then going back up to get to the 5 reps. I felt I might be able to do 4 without coming off the bar as much. Today I only came off once in the 8 sets. I was doing them slower, with more range of motion, and less jumping up on the bar when I'd come off. On the pushups, I did them much slower, went deeper, and felt them. It's something to build on. Now I can increase those numbers with better range.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 161; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 126.
THURSDAY - JULY 27, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I was looking to building off of yesterday's effort by slowing down, relaxing, and concentrating more on the movements. That didn't happen. When I came home I ate a bowl and a half of cereal that made me feel real bloated. My balance was worse than usual, and I could barely do any of the twising movements. I've been drinking too much Pepsi at work, so much that I can almost smell it coming out of my pores. Because I don't handle caffeine real well, it makes me a bit jittery, so my concentration during the workout was really bad. I realize I have to change things. I'll just have to start changing my mindset, and concentrating on better things.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 86; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 115.
FRIDAY - JULY 28, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
I had to squeeze this one in between golf and an evening commitment. It wasn't my best workout, but I was trying to put some effort into it. I didn't always increase the speed or range of motion when he was asking for it.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 289; Avg Heart Rate: 121; Max Heart Rate: 150.
SATURDAY - JULY 29, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
I hadn't eaten very good the last few days, so I was a bit sluggish. Mid-way through the workout I became real frustrated because I was laboring on moves I shouldn't have been. I'm wondering why I'm killing myself on these workouts when I'm going to eat like crap.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 139.
SUNDAY - JULY 30, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I was feeling pretty good this morning, so I did my weigh in, then got this one done. Not much to say. I got all the moves in without coming out of any of them. I can feel the tightness in my abs.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 48; Avg Heart Rate: 97' Max Heart Rate: 124.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.8 (+0,4 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.4% (+0,2%)
Expected. I had a few bad binges this week, but it could have been worse. I stopped myself a few times.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm not happy with the eating, but I'm not going to beat myself up over it. The workouts went well, but there were a few instances where I was laboring because of the poor eating.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
WEEK OF 07/17/2017 - P90X3 - ROUND 6 - WEEK 1
Back at it. It was a two week break since I finished Max 30. I've been eating poorly the last two months or so, undoing a lot of the good I did since the beginning of the year. Last week I put on 3 lbs, am starting to feel it, and decided enough was enough. I want to go back to the calorie plan I'd been using earlier in the year. I think I also need to concentrate on eating better calories. I was going to give myself another week break with the workouts but decided to jump right into it again. I wasn't sure which program I wanted to do, but it came down to: 22 Minute Hard Corp, which I have, but have never done, Body Beast, Hammer and Chisel, or P90X3. I could be wrong, but 22 minutes doesn't seem like enough of a workout to me, at least mentally, so I decided against that. I don't think Body Beast made me that much stronger when I did it before, so I decided against that, and I didn't want to listen to Autumn in Hammer and Chisel, so I decided to do another round of P90X3. It seems to be my go to program lately. I'll get back to the others at some point, and if I'd waited another week, I might have made a different choice, but this is how I felt today.
My starting Weight: 195.4
My starting Body Fat: 21.6%
MONDAY - JULY 17, 2017 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
This one has a few moves in it that just wear me out, most notably the Crawly Crab Pushups. Surprisingly, I got them all in. I think I'm still in OK shape from doing Max 30, even with the two week break. I don't think I hit the pause button at all, even though I usually do at some point during this workout. I even used a 50 lb weight on the Releve' Squats. I always used to use 25 lbs, but the 50 was sitting there, so I though why not. No problems with it. I think it actually made the exercise easier because it kept me down and wobbling while on my toes. All in all, I felt pretty good during the workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 234; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 143.
TUESDAY - JULY 18, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
The first half of this workout is a piece of cake. The second half is a bit tougher, and by the time I get the the Plyo Pushups at the end, I'm toast. I did OK on most of the moves, except for the Joel Jumps, because I can't balance, and the 3/4 Run, because I can't move that fast and give up with about 13 seconds left. I try to get past that point every time I do this thing, but he's yelling direction changes so fast, I just get frustrated and give up. I did, however, get in a few Plyo Pushups at the end, which I normally don;t do.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 269; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 146.
WEDNESDAY - JULY 19, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
My numbers were 25 pushups and 5 pullups. I had no problems with any of the pushups. I thought I'd be OK on the pullups, even though I hadn't done any in over 3 months, but I was wrong. I only did a couple sets of 5 without coming off the bar. The rest I was doing three, then one, then one, or something similar to that. I've always struggled with pullups, but today was a real struggle, Hopefully, I'll get better as I get more into the program. I also wonder why I can't do better at them. Is it grip strength, weak back, or just poor form. Also, just a mention on the Fit Bit Heart Rate Numbers. I just did over 200 pushups and 40 pullups in 30 minutes, and I only burned 188 calories? Something doesn't seem right.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 188; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate:147.
THURSDAY - JULY 20, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I had bought a new yoga mat last week, so I was a bit anxious to try it. I'd always used a regular mat for yoga. It was a bit different, but not too much. The workout went OK. I was a bit rusty and not as flexible as I was a few months ago, but still not too bad. My balance postures still weren't great. After nine years of doing this, I sometimes think it's just magically going to "click in" one day, but that never happens. Why is that? Same thought as with the pullups from yesterday.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 70; Avg Heart Rate: 93; Max Heart Rate: 127.
FRIDAY - JULY 21, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
One of the reasons I write here is to express how I'm actually feeling. Right now, it's not good. I'm not happy with myself at all. My weight has been going up the past several weeks because I haven't been eating well, or sticking to my calorie count. It came to a head last weekend, so I decided to get back to the plan this week, along with starting this workout program. Yesterday, I pretty much just gave up on myself and went way over my calorie limit. Instead of writing it off as a bad day and regrouping, I ate three donuts this morning, two large cookies with my lunch, and an ice cream sandwich when I got home. Everything is recoverable, but I'm just feeling really disappointed in myself and feeling like all this effort doesn't matter. To top it off, my air conditioner broke the other day right in the middle of a humid streak we're having. I don't deal well with heat and humidity, so it's making me very irritable, as I feel like I can't escape it. Yes, I'm whining. There's people in a lot worse situations than I am right now. I realize that. Being without a/c isn't a big deal in any sense. I'm just feeling sorry for myself, which is just plain pathetic. I didn't feel like doing this workout today. I was feeling sluggish because of my eating, irritable because of the heat, and generally depressed, angry and unmotivated. The workout was horrible. On an intensity scale of 1 to 10, it was a three or a four. I was quitting on some of the moves, even the easier ones, simply because I didn't feel like doing them. On other ones, I was convincing myself I didn't have the energy to do them. Just bad, overall. I'll bounce back, but I have to find my reason again. As it stands right now, I'm doing all this because I feel I should be, not because I want to. That's not good.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 286; Avg Heart Rate 129; Max Heart Rate: 148.
SATURDAY - JULY 22, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Another poor effort. I was lethargic, didn't want to do it. but went through the motions to get it done. So that's a positive. I could have just blown it off, but I don't do that. I'm going to try and relax and regroup over the next few days to get my mind right.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 219; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 145.
SUNDAY - JULY 23, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I did OK. Got through the Speed Bikes without coming out of it.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 66; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.4 (-1.0 lb)
Body Fat: 21.2 % (0.4%)
Shocking! I figured I'd have put on at least three lbs. But, it gives me some motivation.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I think I could have used another week or two of rest. I'm feeling like I jumped into this before I was mentally ready. Sometimes people never get mentally ready and will put things off forever, but I know myself, and would have gotten back into it at some point. I ate like crap, got myself depreseed, but got through it.
My starting Weight: 195.4
My starting Body Fat: 21.6%
MONDAY - JULY 17, 2017 - P90X3 - Total Synergistics
This one has a few moves in it that just wear me out, most notably the Crawly Crab Pushups. Surprisingly, I got them all in. I think I'm still in OK shape from doing Max 30, even with the two week break. I don't think I hit the pause button at all, even though I usually do at some point during this workout. I even used a 50 lb weight on the Releve' Squats. I always used to use 25 lbs, but the 50 was sitting there, so I though why not. No problems with it. I think it actually made the exercise easier because it kept me down and wobbling while on my toes. All in all, I felt pretty good during the workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 234; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 143.
TUESDAY - JULY 18, 2017 - P90X3 - Agility X
The first half of this workout is a piece of cake. The second half is a bit tougher, and by the time I get the the Plyo Pushups at the end, I'm toast. I did OK on most of the moves, except for the Joel Jumps, because I can't balance, and the 3/4 Run, because I can't move that fast and give up with about 13 seconds left. I try to get past that point every time I do this thing, but he's yelling direction changes so fast, I just get frustrated and give up. I did, however, get in a few Plyo Pushups at the end, which I normally don;t do.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 269; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 146.
WEDNESDAY - JULY 19, 2017 - P90X3 - The Challenge
My numbers were 25 pushups and 5 pullups. I had no problems with any of the pushups. I thought I'd be OK on the pullups, even though I hadn't done any in over 3 months, but I was wrong. I only did a couple sets of 5 without coming off the bar. The rest I was doing three, then one, then one, or something similar to that. I've always struggled with pullups, but today was a real struggle, Hopefully, I'll get better as I get more into the program. I also wonder why I can't do better at them. Is it grip strength, weak back, or just poor form. Also, just a mention on the Fit Bit Heart Rate Numbers. I just did over 200 pushups and 40 pullups in 30 minutes, and I only burned 188 calories? Something doesn't seem right.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 188; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate:147.
THURSDAY - JULY 20, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Yoga
I had bought a new yoga mat last week, so I was a bit anxious to try it. I'd always used a regular mat for yoga. It was a bit different, but not too much. The workout went OK. I was a bit rusty and not as flexible as I was a few months ago, but still not too bad. My balance postures still weren't great. After nine years of doing this, I sometimes think it's just magically going to "click in" one day, but that never happens. Why is that? Same thought as with the pullups from yesterday.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 70; Avg Heart Rate: 93; Max Heart Rate: 127.
FRIDAY - JULY 21, 2017 - P90X3 - CVX
One of the reasons I write here is to express how I'm actually feeling. Right now, it's not good. I'm not happy with myself at all. My weight has been going up the past several weeks because I haven't been eating well, or sticking to my calorie count. It came to a head last weekend, so I decided to get back to the plan this week, along with starting this workout program. Yesterday, I pretty much just gave up on myself and went way over my calorie limit. Instead of writing it off as a bad day and regrouping, I ate three donuts this morning, two large cookies with my lunch, and an ice cream sandwich when I got home. Everything is recoverable, but I'm just feeling really disappointed in myself and feeling like all this effort doesn't matter. To top it off, my air conditioner broke the other day right in the middle of a humid streak we're having. I don't deal well with heat and humidity, so it's making me very irritable, as I feel like I can't escape it. Yes, I'm whining. There's people in a lot worse situations than I am right now. I realize that. Being without a/c isn't a big deal in any sense. I'm just feeling sorry for myself, which is just plain pathetic. I didn't feel like doing this workout today. I was feeling sluggish because of my eating, irritable because of the heat, and generally depressed, angry and unmotivated. The workout was horrible. On an intensity scale of 1 to 10, it was a three or a four. I was quitting on some of the moves, even the easier ones, simply because I didn't feel like doing them. On other ones, I was convincing myself I didn't have the energy to do them. Just bad, overall. I'll bounce back, but I have to find my reason again. As it stands right now, I'm doing all this because I feel I should be, not because I want to. That's not good.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 286; Avg Heart Rate 129; Max Heart Rate: 148.
SATURDAY - JULY 22, 2017 - P90X3 - The Warrior
Another poor effort. I was lethargic, didn't want to do it. but went through the motions to get it done. So that's a positive. I could have just blown it off, but I don't do that. I'm going to try and relax and regroup over the next few days to get my mind right.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 219; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 145.
SUNDAY - JULY 23, 2017 - P90X3 - X3 Ab Ripper
I did OK. Got through the Speed Bikes without coming out of it.
Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned: 66; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.4 (-1.0 lb)
Body Fat: 21.2 % (0.4%)
Shocking! I figured I'd have put on at least three lbs. But, it gives me some motivation.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I think I could have used another week or two of rest. I'm feeling like I jumped into this before I was mentally ready. Sometimes people never get mentally ready and will put things off forever, but I know myself, and would have gotten back into it at some point. I ate like crap, got myself depreseed, but got through it.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 13 - WEEK OF 06/26/2017
**** My computer was still out of commission for the first part of the week. I couldn't remember my thoughts for each day, so only the stats are listed. ****
This is the final week of the program. I'll be doing the Bonus discs. There are two 15 minute Ab routines (360 Abs and Max Out Abs), a condensed 15 minute Max 30 routine (Max Out 15), and Sweat Fest, which is a 30 minute "classic" Insanity type routine, which I'd sampled a few times a few weeks ago.
MONDAY - JUNE 26, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - 360 Abs and Max Out 15
360 Abs - I didn't find it too difficult. I got through it OK.
Max Out 15 - This wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Because he was condensing things down to 15 minutes I thought he'd kill us, but he didn't. Most of the moves were what I considered to be of the "easier variety". He did finish it off strong though. The last two were tough.
360 Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 106; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 144
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 154; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 153
TUESDAY - JUNE 27, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Abs and Max Out 15
Max Out Abs - Again, I didn't find it too difficult. You did a standing move and then a similar move on the floor. The only real tough one was the speed "Genie Jumps", and they almost seemed out of place. I did have problems with the one move where I was tapping my knee to my hand in side plank because I kept losing my balance.
Max Out 15 - I did OK. It was the second time around and I knew what to expect'
Max Out Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 134; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 148
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 168; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 153
Max Out Abs - Same as Tuesday. Maxed Out during the side plank,
Max Out 15 - Final time doing it. Same results each of the four times I did it. Easy through the first 12 minutes. Max Out around 12:30, then struggle with the last two moves. This is a good routine.
Max Out Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 129; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 143
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 159; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 148
Last workout of the round. I got up early. Decided to go into the office to catch up on things because I'm way behind. Spent 6 hours there. When I finally got home I was feeling like crap. I had a sore throat and felt like I was coming down with a bug. I struggled with the early part of the workout and kept looking at the timer and wondering how I was going to make it through it, but I did. It wasn't my best effort, but I finished.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned; 279; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SUNDAY - JULY 2, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 190.2 (+1.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.2% (+0.2%)
Ate like crap.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I liked the workouts. Most days were 15 minutes of abs and a 15 minute Max 30 style workout. Both of the ab workouts seemed do-able as I was doing them, but I could feel the tightness in my abs afterwards. I liked both of those workouts for those reasons. I might have liked Max Out Abs a bit better simply because of the standing vs floor concept, but not much more. Both Max Out 15 and Sweat Fest were also enjoyable. Effective, but not beat you over the head hard like the rest of the Max 30 workouts.
THOUGHTS ON THE PROGRAM
I had originally tried this program about 2 years ago. I had just lost one of my cats, sort of unexpectedly, and my frame of mind wasn't the best. I'd never been a big fan of Shaun's workouts because they all seem the same, so all that compounded in me really, really hating the program, so I stopped in week three. After finishing P90X3 three months ago I was going to give my body a break and do some various cardio routines. I pulled out one of the Max 30 discs as a challenge, saw I could get through it, pulled out another the next day, saw it wasn't too bad, then did all the discs. I decided to do the eight week program in full, wondering if I'd get bored with it. It turns out I didn't. I even extended it from an eight week program to a thirteen week program because I wasn't done with it. Because my mind frame was different than it was two years ago, my experience was totally different. I liked it. I looked upon it as a challenge each day. I don't recall ever having a day where I absolutely dreaded having to do a workout. The fact that it's only 30 minutes a day helped. I also found myself connecting with some of the cast members. I couldn't always keep up with all of them, especially with some range of motion moves, due to my bad ankles and knees, but for the most part I hung with them. For a 59 year old guy I'm proud of that. I did lose exactly 3 pounds from when I began the program, but that is deceiving. At one point I was actually down 7.6 pounds, but got off my dedicated calorie counts and put some back on again. That was my fault. As I'm typing this, I'm not sure what I'll be doing next, but do know I'm going to miss this program for a while. I'll come back to it though.
This is the final week of the program. I'll be doing the Bonus discs. There are two 15 minute Ab routines (360 Abs and Max Out Abs), a condensed 15 minute Max 30 routine (Max Out 15), and Sweat Fest, which is a 30 minute "classic" Insanity type routine, which I'd sampled a few times a few weeks ago.
360 Abs - I didn't find it too difficult. I got through it OK.
Max Out 15 - This wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Because he was condensing things down to 15 minutes I thought he'd kill us, but he didn't. Most of the moves were what I considered to be of the "easier variety". He did finish it off strong though. The last two were tough.
360 Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 106; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 144
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 154; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 153
TUESDAY - JUNE 27, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Abs and Max Out 15
Max Out Abs - Again, I didn't find it too difficult. You did a standing move and then a similar move on the floor. The only real tough one was the speed "Genie Jumps", and they almost seemed out of place. I did have problems with the one move where I was tapping my knee to my hand in side plank because I kept losing my balance.
Max Out 15 - I did OK. It was the second time around and I knew what to expect'
Max Out Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 134; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 148
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 168; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 153
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 28, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Fest
I'd done this routine a few times during the first month as a second workout of the day. It's 30 minutes of Old School Insanity. There's a few tough sequences, especially in the third circuit, but I got through it fine.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned; 276; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 154
I'd done this routine a few times during the first month as a second workout of the day. It's 30 minutes of Old School Insanity. There's a few tough sequences, especially in the third circuit, but I got through it fine.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned; 276; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 154
THURSDAY - JUNE 29, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - 360 Abs and Max Out 15
360 Abs - I did OK. I like it.
Max Out 15 - I'm still maxing out around 12:30.
360 Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 100; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 151
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 149; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 167
360 Abs - I did OK. I like it.
Max Out 15 - I'm still maxing out around 12:30.
360 Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 100; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 151
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 149; Avg Heart Rate: 128; Max Heart Rate: 167
FRIDAY - JUNE 30, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Abs and Max Out 15
Max Out Abs - Same as Tuesday. Maxed Out during the side plank,
Max Out 15 - Final time doing it. Same results each of the four times I did it. Easy through the first 12 minutes. Max Out around 12:30, then struggle with the last two moves. This is a good routine.
Max Out Abs - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 129; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 143
Max Out 15 - Time: 15 minutes; Calories Burned; 159; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 148
SATURDAY - JULY 1, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Fest
Last workout of the round. I got up early. Decided to go into the office to catch up on things because I'm way behind. Spent 6 hours there. When I finally got home I was feeling like crap. I had a sore throat and felt like I was coming down with a bug. I struggled with the early part of the workout and kept looking at the timer and wondering how I was going to make it through it, but I did. It wasn't my best effort, but I finished.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned; 279; Avg Heart Rate: 125; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SUNDAY - JULY 2, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 190.2 (+1.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 20.2% (+0.2%)
Ate like crap.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I liked the workouts. Most days were 15 minutes of abs and a 15 minute Max 30 style workout. Both of the ab workouts seemed do-able as I was doing them, but I could feel the tightness in my abs afterwards. I liked both of those workouts for those reasons. I might have liked Max Out Abs a bit better simply because of the standing vs floor concept, but not much more. Both Max Out 15 and Sweat Fest were also enjoyable. Effective, but not beat you over the head hard like the rest of the Max 30 workouts.
THOUGHTS ON THE PROGRAM
I had originally tried this program about 2 years ago. I had just lost one of my cats, sort of unexpectedly, and my frame of mind wasn't the best. I'd never been a big fan of Shaun's workouts because they all seem the same, so all that compounded in me really, really hating the program, so I stopped in week three. After finishing P90X3 three months ago I was going to give my body a break and do some various cardio routines. I pulled out one of the Max 30 discs as a challenge, saw I could get through it, pulled out another the next day, saw it wasn't too bad, then did all the discs. I decided to do the eight week program in full, wondering if I'd get bored with it. It turns out I didn't. I even extended it from an eight week program to a thirteen week program because I wasn't done with it. Because my mind frame was different than it was two years ago, my experience was totally different. I liked it. I looked upon it as a challenge each day. I don't recall ever having a day where I absolutely dreaded having to do a workout. The fact that it's only 30 minutes a day helped. I also found myself connecting with some of the cast members. I couldn't always keep up with all of them, especially with some range of motion moves, due to my bad ankles and knees, but for the most part I hung with them. For a 59 year old guy I'm proud of that. I did lose exactly 3 pounds from when I began the program, but that is deceiving. At one point I was actually down 7.6 pounds, but got off my dedicated calorie counts and put some back on again. That was my fault. As I'm typing this, I'm not sure what I'll be doing next, but do know I'm going to miss this program for a while. I'll come back to it though.
Monday, June 19, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 12 - WEEK OF 06/19/2017
MONDAY - JUNE 19, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Cardio
The last three times I did this workout I went the entire 30 minutes without maxing out. Tonight I got a late start because I was waiting on some things, and by the time I got going I really had lost my focus and motivation. I maxed out before the 6 minute mark, mostly because I didn't feel like pushing through, rather than not being able to. I also stopped a few other times when I probably didn't have to.
Time: 30 minutes.
**** My computer crashed for over a week, so I wasn't able to make entries over that time. I don't remember my exact thoughts for each day. Below are the stats, for what they're worth. ****
TUESDAY - JUNE 20, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 143
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 21, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 326; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 166
THURSDAY - JUNE 22, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 243; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 136
FRIDAY - JUNE 23, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 152
SATURDAY - JUNE 24, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack: 10 and Pulse
Ab Attack - Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 87; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 168
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 106; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 144
SUNDAY - JUNE 25, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 188.4 (+0.8)
Body Fat: 20.0 (+0.5%)
The last three times I did this workout I went the entire 30 minutes without maxing out. Tonight I got a late start because I was waiting on some things, and by the time I got going I really had lost my focus and motivation. I maxed out before the 6 minute mark, mostly because I didn't feel like pushing through, rather than not being able to. I also stopped a few other times when I probably didn't have to.
Time: 30 minutes.
**** My computer crashed for over a week, so I wasn't able to make entries over that time. I don't remember my exact thoughts for each day. Below are the stats, for what they're worth. ****
TUESDAY - JUNE 20, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 143
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 21, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 326; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 166
THURSDAY - JUNE 22, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 243; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 136
FRIDAY - JUNE 23, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 320; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 152
SATURDAY - JUNE 24, 2017 INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack: 10 and Pulse
Ab Attack - Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 87; Avg Heart Rate: 122; Max Heart Rate: 168
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 106; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 144
SUNDAY - JUNE 25, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 188.4 (+0.8)
Body Fat: 20.0 (+0.5%)
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 11 - WEEK OF 06/12/2017
I finished the eight week Max 30 schedule last week, but I don't feel really done. Many of the workout programs I do are on on 13 week schedule, so that's what I'm going to do here. Before I "officially" started the 8 weeks, I'd done 2 weeks of the program as sort of a recovery period after my last P90X3 round. The plan wasn't to get into Max 30, as I tried it several years ago for a few weeks, and stopped, because I hated it. However, during that recovery period I threw a disc in to see what I could do, then another disc, and eventually did all the Month One and Month Two workouts during those two weeks. I ended up liking it and did the eight weeks. So I've really done ten weeks already. I'm going to do another week of the Month One discs, then another of the Month Two discs, then a week of the bonus workouts I bought, most of which I haven't tried out yet. So, I'm calling this Week 11. I'm also interested to see if the Month One workouts will seem to be a lot easier now that I've gone through the Month Two workouts.
MONDAY - JUNE 12, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Cardio Challenge
The first thing I noticed is all the "jack" type moves in the warmup. These weren't so prevelent in Month Two. These moves kill my knees, ankles, and calf muscles, and are one of the reasons I was never a big fan of Shaun's workouts. However, after the warmup, they were few and far between. I maxed out earlier than most of the times I did this in Month One, but it was during the Suicide Burpees, and I just didn't push through.
Time: 30 minutes: Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 164.
TUESDAY - JUNE 13, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Power
I remembered that this seemed to be the easiest workout of month one, and I actually went all 30 minutes a few times without maxing out. I did the same thing today. The 20 seconds "on" went by quickly, and this thing almost seemed like a joke after doing month two. However, my range of motion isn't real great on some of the moves, like the split lunges, so I'm not going to say I was better than anybody on the video. I got through the pushup section without too many problems, surprising myself a bit. Despite what seemed like a breeze workout, I was sweating like crazy at the end, so I guess it wasn't that easy.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 156.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 14, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
A rude awakening today. I've been eating was above my caloric limits the last few weeks. I'm always hungry. I've been drinking way, way too much diet soda too. Even though I know it's not good for me, but zero calories, right? Today it all caught up to me. Not so much the eating, but the soda and the caffeine. The last few times I did this workout I got through all 30 minutes without maxing out. Today, my knees and calf muscles were killing me from Monday, so I modified the first ha;f of the warmup because I couldn't do the bouncing up and down of the "jack" moves. I forced myself to do them the second time around. During the workout I was feeling really sluggish and was only going at 70% to 80%, but I kept moving. I finally gave way during the last set, then went to my knees for about 5 to 10 seconds because I was spent. I finished up OK, but didn't feel very good about myself. I should have more control about what I'm putting into my body. So, maybe this was a good day!
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 311; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 156.
THURSDAY - JUNE 15, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
I'm still feeling sluggish. Had some birthday cake at work today, and another Diet Pepsi later in the day, because I was stressed. I was aware of the situation and the ramifications, but I just weakened. Again, I was only going at about 75% effort. My legs are still sore and I didn't feel like starting out with Diamond Jump Burpees followed my more Diamond Jump variations. I did OK on the first set of pushups, but the second circuit of them got me. I'm disappointed in myself. I'm looking forward to taking the day off work tomorrow to play golf at one of my favorite courses, and I'm looking to relax and put things in perspective.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 268; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 145.
FRIDAY - JUNE 16, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 1
I took a nap when I got home from golf, and. I felt refreshed going into the workout. Things went well from the start. I was able to do all the "jack" moves during the warmup without too many problems, which was a step up over the last few days. I enjoyed the workout, mostly because I like most of the moves. I hadn't remember feeling that way the first time around.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 318; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SATURDAY - JUNE 17, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
Both went well.
Ab Attack: Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 79; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 156.
Pulse: Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 132; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 149.
SUNDAY - JUNE 18, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 178.6 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.5% (no change)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Month One's workouts were supposed to be easier, and maybe they are a bit, but they were still very challenging to me. I had the battle with the diet soda earlier in the week which didn't help, but hopefully it's a learning experience / warning. The weight gain wasn't unexpected, as I've totally lost control of my calorie counting, which I'd done earlier in the year. I'm always hungry and grabbing something that's probably not the healthiest alternative is becoming the norm. Honestly, I just don't feel like fighting with it anymore. Life's too short to be worried about whether I ate a donut or not.
The first thing I noticed is all the "jack" type moves in the warmup. These weren't so prevelent in Month Two. These moves kill my knees, ankles, and calf muscles, and are one of the reasons I was never a big fan of Shaun's workouts. However, after the warmup, they were few and far between. I maxed out earlier than most of the times I did this in Month One, but it was during the Suicide Burpees, and I just didn't push through.
Time: 30 minutes: Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 164.
TUESDAY - JUNE 13, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Power
I remembered that this seemed to be the easiest workout of month one, and I actually went all 30 minutes a few times without maxing out. I did the same thing today. The 20 seconds "on" went by quickly, and this thing almost seemed like a joke after doing month two. However, my range of motion isn't real great on some of the moves, like the split lunges, so I'm not going to say I was better than anybody on the video. I got through the pushup section without too many problems, surprising myself a bit. Despite what seemed like a breeze workout, I was sweating like crazy at the end, so I guess it wasn't that easy.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 156.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 14, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
A rude awakening today. I've been eating was above my caloric limits the last few weeks. I'm always hungry. I've been drinking way, way too much diet soda too. Even though I know it's not good for me, but zero calories, right? Today it all caught up to me. Not so much the eating, but the soda and the caffeine. The last few times I did this workout I got through all 30 minutes without maxing out. Today, my knees and calf muscles were killing me from Monday, so I modified the first ha;f of the warmup because I couldn't do the bouncing up and down of the "jack" moves. I forced myself to do them the second time around. During the workout I was feeling really sluggish and was only going at 70% to 80%, but I kept moving. I finally gave way during the last set, then went to my knees for about 5 to 10 seconds because I was spent. I finished up OK, but didn't feel very good about myself. I should have more control about what I'm putting into my body. So, maybe this was a good day!
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 311; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 156.
THURSDAY - JUNE 15, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
I'm still feeling sluggish. Had some birthday cake at work today, and another Diet Pepsi later in the day, because I was stressed. I was aware of the situation and the ramifications, but I just weakened. Again, I was only going at about 75% effort. My legs are still sore and I didn't feel like starting out with Diamond Jump Burpees followed my more Diamond Jump variations. I did OK on the first set of pushups, but the second circuit of them got me. I'm disappointed in myself. I'm looking forward to taking the day off work tomorrow to play golf at one of my favorite courses, and I'm looking to relax and put things in perspective.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 268; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 145.
FRIDAY - JUNE 16, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 1
I took a nap when I got home from golf, and. I felt refreshed going into the workout. Things went well from the start. I was able to do all the "jack" moves during the warmup without too many problems, which was a step up over the last few days. I enjoyed the workout, mostly because I like most of the moves. I hadn't remember feeling that way the first time around.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 318; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 153.
SATURDAY - JUNE 17, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
Both went well.
Ab Attack: Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 79; Avg Heart Rate: 114; Max Heart Rate: 156.
Pulse: Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 132; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 149.
SUNDAY - JUNE 18, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 178.6 (+0.4 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.5% (no change)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
Month One's workouts were supposed to be easier, and maybe they are a bit, but they were still very challenging to me. I had the battle with the diet soda earlier in the week which didn't help, but hopefully it's a learning experience / warning. The weight gain wasn't unexpected, as I've totally lost control of my calorie counting, which I'd done earlier in the year. I'm always hungry and grabbing something that's probably not the healthiest alternative is becoming the norm. Honestly, I just don't feel like fighting with it anymore. Life's too short to be worried about whether I ate a donut or not.
Monday, June 5, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 8 - WEEK OF 06/05/2017
MONDAY - JUNE 5, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Cardio
This is technically the last week, but I may extend the program a bit, as I bought a couple bonus workouts. Again, I didn't "max out" on this one. I don't know why I can get through it like I do. I'm guessing it might be the sequencing of the moves, because there really aren't any extra hard ones back to back. One funny moment: As I was doing the warm up, I suddenly thought "why is a 59 year old man doing this?". It flashed through my mind for a split second that I should come to my senses and stop this nonsense, but I did the workout anyways.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 153.
TUESDAY - JUNE 6, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
I always max out on the same move, the second set of pushups. "I'll push harder next time".
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 233; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 146.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 7, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
I did pretty good. I'm still surprised at what I can do. The last circuit's moves aren't real tough, but by the time I get to them I'm totally gassed and am taking breaks every 15 seconds or so.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 321; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
THURSDAY - JUNE 8, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
The pushups are what kill me on this one, and they did me in again today, but I felt much stronger doing them.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 137.
FRIDAY - JUNE 9, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
I got this one done not too long after I got home from work. I was feeling pretty good, was looking forward to the challenge a bit, and wanted to get it done before I let it linger. I did pretty well. As I've said before, it's tough, but I do my best, and I get through it. This was technically the end of month two, so I can say I officially completed the program, but I'll be extending the program a few more weeks.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 335; Avg Heart Rate: 134; Max Heart Rate: 156.
SATURDAY - JUNE 10, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
Not much to say. I got through both OK, I must say I do like Ab Attack. I can feel it a bit afterwards.
Ab Attack - Time: 10 minutes
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes
SUNDAY - JUNE 11, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 187.2 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.5% (+0.2%)
I haven't been following my calorie counting plan. I'm "justifying" eating bad things during the week. This is what happens.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I completed my 8 weeks of the program, so I'm "officially" a Max 30 grad, so that feels good. The eating's been going south the last month or so, so my weight has been "yo-yo"ing, so that doesn't feel good.
This is technically the last week, but I may extend the program a bit, as I bought a couple bonus workouts. Again, I didn't "max out" on this one. I don't know why I can get through it like I do. I'm guessing it might be the sequencing of the moves, because there really aren't any extra hard ones back to back. One funny moment: As I was doing the warm up, I suddenly thought "why is a 59 year old man doing this?". It flashed through my mind for a split second that I should come to my senses and stop this nonsense, but I did the workout anyways.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 153.
TUESDAY - JUNE 6, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
I always max out on the same move, the second set of pushups. "I'll push harder next time".
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 233; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 146.
WEDNESDAY - JUNE 7, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
I did pretty good. I'm still surprised at what I can do. The last circuit's moves aren't real tough, but by the time I get to them I'm totally gassed and am taking breaks every 15 seconds or so.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 321; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
THURSDAY - JUNE 8, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
The pushups are what kill me on this one, and they did me in again today, but I felt much stronger doing them.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 249; Avg Heart Rate: 118; Max Heart Rate: 137.
FRIDAY - JUNE 9, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
I got this one done not too long after I got home from work. I was feeling pretty good, was looking forward to the challenge a bit, and wanted to get it done before I let it linger. I did pretty well. As I've said before, it's tough, but I do my best, and I get through it. This was technically the end of month two, so I can say I officially completed the program, but I'll be extending the program a few more weeks.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 335; Avg Heart Rate: 134; Max Heart Rate: 156.
SATURDAY - JUNE 10, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
Not much to say. I got through both OK, I must say I do like Ab Attack. I can feel it a bit afterwards.
Ab Attack - Time: 10 minutes
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes
SUNDAY - JUNE 11, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 187.2 (+1.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.5% (+0.2%)
I haven't been following my calorie counting plan. I'm "justifying" eating bad things during the week. This is what happens.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I completed my 8 weeks of the program, so I'm "officially" a Max 30 grad, so that feels good. The eating's been going south the last month or so, so my weight has been "yo-yo"ing, so that doesn't feel good.
Monday, May 29, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 7 - WEEK OF 05/29/2017
MONDAY - MAY 29, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Cardio
Today is Memorial Day, so I had some hot dogs, macaroni salad, etc. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. It tasted good. I did the workout in the early evening, as usual. I wasn't feeling as sluggish as I thought I would after eating what I did. I didn't max out once again on this routine, but had to modify a few of the moves again because of my balance. Overall, I was happy with the workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 328; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 161.
TUESDAY - MAY 30, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
One thing I promised myself I'd do with these entries was not to censor myself. I had a real rough day at work today, as a lot of them have been lately. I'm feeling totally overworked, underpaid, and unsupported there. Most days I just accept things and move on. I realize there's a lot of people in much worse situations than mine. The workouts help me feel good about myself. Today, things really got to me. I wasn't really in the mood to do the workout, but I always do them anyways, and usually give my best effort. Today was no exception. In this routine there is a section of all plyo push-ups which is tough enough, but especially tough for me, because I've been struggling with them. This is the section I always max out at. I was doing my best, but it wasn't happening. The more it wasn't happening, the more frustrated I was getting, and finally in one of those push-up sets, the whole day just got to me, and I went down to my knees in tears. I was only there for a few seconds and was almost embarrassed, even though I was by myself, but it wasn't a good moment. I did recover and finish the set, but my spirit was definitely broken. I wish I could say that moment inspired me to suddenly see the light and push myself even harder, but it didn't. I just finished the workout as normal. I just needed to put it here.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 252; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 143.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 31, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
I'm feeling better today. Not as overwhelmed with things as I was feeling yesterday. I also ate better today, much like I had been earlier in the year, so I at least controlled that today. Baby steps. One thing at a time. The workout went pretty well. I maxed out around the 20 minute mark on a move I just can't coordinate myself with, the In and Out Abs with One Arm Reaching out to the side move. I was all over the place on it. By the time I got to the last set I was really tired and could barely do any of the moves for any length of time, but I kept trying, which is what it's all about.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 325; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 162.
THURSDAY - JUNE 1, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
I had to be somewhere in the early evening, so rather than do the workout very late, I did it immediately when I got home. It's still tough, but I did OK.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 268; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 150.
FRIDAY - JUNE 2, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
This is brutal, but I'm hanging in there. Even on the burpees, which I think he's throwing in there just to kill us.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 303; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 145.
SATURDAY - JUNE 3, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack: 10 and Pulse
I'm getting through both of these OK. Nothing really eventful on either workout.
Ab Attack: Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 77; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 156.
Pulse: Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 128; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 129.
SUNDAY - JUNE 4, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 185.6 lbs (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.3% (no change)
I'm going in the right direction again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
It's good to see some weight loss two weeks in a row, after a few uneven weeks. I'm still enjoying the workouts. They're tough, but I'm not dreading them. I'm almost looking at them as a challenge, to say to myself: "look at me and what I'm able to do."
Today is Memorial Day, so I had some hot dogs, macaroni salad, etc. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. It tasted good. I did the workout in the early evening, as usual. I wasn't feeling as sluggish as I thought I would after eating what I did. I didn't max out once again on this routine, but had to modify a few of the moves again because of my balance. Overall, I was happy with the workout.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 328; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 161.
TUESDAY - MAY 30, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
One thing I promised myself I'd do with these entries was not to censor myself. I had a real rough day at work today, as a lot of them have been lately. I'm feeling totally overworked, underpaid, and unsupported there. Most days I just accept things and move on. I realize there's a lot of people in much worse situations than mine. The workouts help me feel good about myself. Today, things really got to me. I wasn't really in the mood to do the workout, but I always do them anyways, and usually give my best effort. Today was no exception. In this routine there is a section of all plyo push-ups which is tough enough, but especially tough for me, because I've been struggling with them. This is the section I always max out at. I was doing my best, but it wasn't happening. The more it wasn't happening, the more frustrated I was getting, and finally in one of those push-up sets, the whole day just got to me, and I went down to my knees in tears. I was only there for a few seconds and was almost embarrassed, even though I was by myself, but it wasn't a good moment. I did recover and finish the set, but my spirit was definitely broken. I wish I could say that moment inspired me to suddenly see the light and push myself even harder, but it didn't. I just finished the workout as normal. I just needed to put it here.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 252; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 143.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 31, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
I'm feeling better today. Not as overwhelmed with things as I was feeling yesterday. I also ate better today, much like I had been earlier in the year, so I at least controlled that today. Baby steps. One thing at a time. The workout went pretty well. I maxed out around the 20 minute mark on a move I just can't coordinate myself with, the In and Out Abs with One Arm Reaching out to the side move. I was all over the place on it. By the time I got to the last set I was really tired and could barely do any of the moves for any length of time, but I kept trying, which is what it's all about.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 325; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 162.
THURSDAY - JUNE 1, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
I had to be somewhere in the early evening, so rather than do the workout very late, I did it immediately when I got home. It's still tough, but I did OK.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 268; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 150.
FRIDAY - JUNE 2, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
This is brutal, but I'm hanging in there. Even on the burpees, which I think he's throwing in there just to kill us.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 303; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 145.
SATURDAY - JUNE 3, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack: 10 and Pulse
I'm getting through both of these OK. Nothing really eventful on either workout.
Ab Attack: Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 77; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 156.
Pulse: Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 128; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 129.
SUNDAY - JUNE 4, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 185.6 lbs (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.3% (no change)
I'm going in the right direction again.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
It's good to see some weight loss two weeks in a row, after a few uneven weeks. I'm still enjoying the workouts. They're tough, but I'm not dreading them. I'm almost looking at them as a challenge, to say to myself: "look at me and what I'm able to do."
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 6 - WEEK OF 05/22/2017
MONDAY - MAY 22, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Cardio
This one is tough, but for some reason I don't find it as tough of some of the other workouts, certainly none of the Month 2 ones. I got all the way through it without maxing out. I did get a great calorie burn on this one, though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 350; Avg Heart Rate: 140; Max Heart Rate:166.
TUESDAY - MAY 23, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
Outside of a few set of pushups, this one is do-able for me. The leg section at the beginning isn't too bad, nor is the core section. I even got in almost all of the burpees at the end. I'm making progress, and still enjoying the workouts.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 141.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 24, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
I wasn't dreading the workout today, but I was respecting it going in. I is extremely hard, but I was happy with my effort. I maxed out around the 19 minute mark, then a lot of times after that. The last two circuits seem to be harder than the other ones. One thing I'm really happy with is the one arm "punch" burpees, where I don't feel too much out of control with just the one hand on the floor.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 331; Avg Heart Rate: 134; Max Heart Rate: 161.
THURSDAY - MAY 25, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
I guess my question to myself is why are these pushup sequences so hard for me. I can do straight pushups with no probleb, but when I have to move or slow things down, I really struggle a lot. Sometimes it's hard to get even eight or nine in without my arms trembling like crazy. I'm thinking it is because they are slower. I know in P90X when I do the Two Twitch Speed Pushups (fast, then slow), I really have a hard time. I didn't have too much trouble with the leg and core moves today, but the pushups and tricep moves killed me.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 234; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 136.
FRIDAY - MAY 26, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
Last week I almost made the comment that I didn't think I'd ever get through this routine without maxing out, but I didn't because I thought that would be defeatist. Today I saying that I don't think I'll ever get through this routine with out maxing out, and I'll further that by saying I don't think anybody can get through this routine by maxing out. It's too hard. Aside from two 30 second water breaks, it's non stop. One minutes for each move with no breaks in between, and there are very few moves that I'd consider to be "easy". I maxed out today just short of seven minutes, during the last few seconds of the Floor Hops. I thought to myself "I only had a few seconds to go", but in reality I would have maxed out early on the next move anyways. I 'm not sure I made it through too many moves without stopping for a few seconds. Very challenging, but very humbling. A very good routine.
Time" 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate: 136; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SATURDAY - MAY 27, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
Nothing of note on either routine, other than when I'm done I can really feel it in my abs. I don't know which routine is causing it, or if it's a combination of both, but it feel good.
Ab Attack: Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 75; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate:142.
Pulse: Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 115; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY - MAY 28, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.8 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.2% (-0.3%)
Back on track.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm still not committing to eating with the calorie deficit like I was earlier in the year. I'm still logging what I eat, but it's becoming a pain in the ass, maybe because I know I'm a bit burned out just thinking about it. There was a point where I felt eating this was was easy, but I no longer feel that way. To be honest, I'm feeling deprived, and it's not making me feel happy. The workouts are going pretty good. Very tough this month, but I'm doing my best and getting through them OK. I'm happy with the weight loss, but don't want to fool myself. I'm not consistently sticking to my plan, so I didn't know I was going to have the loss. When I'm stcking to the plan, I know I will.
This one is tough, but for some reason I don't find it as tough of some of the other workouts, certainly none of the Month 2 ones. I got all the way through it without maxing out. I did get a great calorie burn on this one, though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 350; Avg Heart Rate: 140; Max Heart Rate:166.
TUESDAY - MAY 23, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
Outside of a few set of pushups, this one is do-able for me. The leg section at the beginning isn't too bad, nor is the core section. I even got in almost all of the burpees at the end. I'm making progress, and still enjoying the workouts.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 238; Avg Heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 141.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 24, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
I wasn't dreading the workout today, but I was respecting it going in. I is extremely hard, but I was happy with my effort. I maxed out around the 19 minute mark, then a lot of times after that. The last two circuits seem to be harder than the other ones. One thing I'm really happy with is the one arm "punch" burpees, where I don't feel too much out of control with just the one hand on the floor.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 331; Avg Heart Rate: 134; Max Heart Rate: 161.
THURSDAY - MAY 25, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
I guess my question to myself is why are these pushup sequences so hard for me. I can do straight pushups with no probleb, but when I have to move or slow things down, I really struggle a lot. Sometimes it's hard to get even eight or nine in without my arms trembling like crazy. I'm thinking it is because they are slower. I know in P90X when I do the Two Twitch Speed Pushups (fast, then slow), I really have a hard time. I didn't have too much trouble with the leg and core moves today, but the pushups and tricep moves killed me.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 234; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 136.
FRIDAY - MAY 26, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
Last week I almost made the comment that I didn't think I'd ever get through this routine without maxing out, but I didn't because I thought that would be defeatist. Today I saying that I don't think I'll ever get through this routine with out maxing out, and I'll further that by saying I don't think anybody can get through this routine by maxing out. It's too hard. Aside from two 30 second water breaks, it's non stop. One minutes for each move with no breaks in between, and there are very few moves that I'd consider to be "easy". I maxed out today just short of seven minutes, during the last few seconds of the Floor Hops. I thought to myself "I only had a few seconds to go", but in reality I would have maxed out early on the next move anyways. I 'm not sure I made it through too many moves without stopping for a few seconds. Very challenging, but very humbling. A very good routine.
Time" 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate: 136; Max Heart Rate: 155.
SATURDAY - MAY 27, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
Nothing of note on either routine, other than when I'm done I can really feel it in my abs. I don't know which routine is causing it, or if it's a combination of both, but it feel good.
Ab Attack: Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 75; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate:142.
Pulse: Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 115; Avg Heart Rate: 108; Max Heart Rate: 128.
SUNDAY - MAY 28, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 196.8 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.2% (-0.3%)
Back on track.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm still not committing to eating with the calorie deficit like I was earlier in the year. I'm still logging what I eat, but it's becoming a pain in the ass, maybe because I know I'm a bit burned out just thinking about it. There was a point where I felt eating this was was easy, but I no longer feel that way. To be honest, I'm feeling deprived, and it's not making me feel happy. The workouts are going pretty good. Very tough this month, but I'm doing my best and getting through them OK. I'm happy with the weight loss, but don't want to fool myself. I'm not consistently sticking to my plan, so I didn't know I was going to have the loss. When I'm stcking to the plan, I know I will.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 5 - WEEK OF 05/15/2017
MONDAY - MAY 15, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Cardio
This is the start of month two, and the workouts are supposed to be a bit harder. I had sampled them about 5 weeks ago, before I started to do the program, so I'm not going in totally blind. I had remembered this routine not being too much harder than the month one workouts, and it really wasn't. There was one move I couldn't do without modifying (the one where you're balancing on one leg, leaning out, and bringing your arms in and out), but other than that I was OK.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 302; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 157.
TUESDAY - MAY 16, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
I looked at my log from when I did this a few weeks ago and saw it was tough, and that I'd really struggled with it. I was dreading the pushup sequence. I did struggle with the pushups, and maxed out during that sequence, but did much better than I thought I would. I didn't have too many problems with the rest of the moves, including the burpees at the end. Overall, I was not perfect, but very pleased with my effort.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 242; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 151.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 17, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
At the end of this workout Shaun collapses on the floor and says it's the toughest workout he's ever taught. It's definitely brutal because of the combinations of moves. Usually, there is only one tough move out the a three move circuit. In this one, there's often two, so it's tough to recover, and even tougher mentally.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 299; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 152.
THURSDAY - MAY 18, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
I got concentrated and got through it OK. I still have problems with some of the pushups. Before I started I checked my notes from the first time I did it a few weeks ago and saw there were two sets of pushups, but the last set was more tricep moves than actual pushups. Still not easy though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 250; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 148.
FRIDAY - MAY 19, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
Very tough workout, as advertised. 60 minute moves with very few breaks. Lots of burpees interspersed throughout. I salute anyone that can get through this one without maxing out.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate:133; Max Heart Rate: 161.
SATURDAY - MAY 20, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
I did these in the early evening and felt really good and refreshed on both workouts.
Ab Attack- Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 72; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 153
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 135; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 131
SUNDAY - MAY 21, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 188.0 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.5% (+0.1%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts this week were definitely tougher than Month 1, but I thought I handled them pretty well. I'm losing my focus on my eating and am starting to plateau on my weight. This is affecting my thought process negatively and I'm finding myself eating things I probably wan't eating a few months ago. It's not critical yet.
This is the start of month two, and the workouts are supposed to be a bit harder. I had sampled them about 5 weeks ago, before I started to do the program, so I'm not going in totally blind. I had remembered this routine not being too much harder than the month one workouts, and it really wasn't. There was one move I couldn't do without modifying (the one where you're balancing on one leg, leaning out, and bringing your arms in and out), but other than that I was OK.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 302; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate: 157.
TUESDAY - MAY 16, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Power
I looked at my log from when I did this a few weeks ago and saw it was tough, and that I'd really struggled with it. I was dreading the pushup sequence. I did struggle with the pushups, and maxed out during that sequence, but did much better than I thought I would. I didn't have too many problems with the rest of the moves, including the burpees at the end. Overall, I was not perfect, but very pleased with my effort.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 242; Avg Heart Rate: 119; Max Heart Rate: 151.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 17, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Sweat
At the end of this workout Shaun collapses on the floor and says it's the toughest workout he's ever taught. It's definitely brutal because of the combinations of moves. Usually, there is only one tough move out the a three move circuit. In this one, there's often two, so it's tough to recover, and even tougher mentally.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 299; Avg Heart Rate: 129; Max Heart Rate: 152.
THURSDAY - MAY 18, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Max Out Strength
I got concentrated and got through it OK. I still have problems with some of the pushups. Before I started I checked my notes from the first time I did it a few weeks ago and saw there were two sets of pushups, but the last set was more tricep moves than actual pushups. Still not easy though.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 250; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 148.
FRIDAY - MAY 19, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 2
Very tough workout, as advertised. 60 minute moves with very few breaks. Lots of burpees interspersed throughout. I salute anyone that can get through this one without maxing out.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 322; Avg Heart Rate:133; Max Heart Rate: 161.
SATURDAY - MAY 20, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 and Pulse
I did these in the early evening and felt really good and refreshed on both workouts.
Ab Attack- Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 72; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 153
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 135; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 131
SUNDAY - MAY 21, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 188.0 (+0.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.5% (+0.1%)
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
The workouts this week were definitely tougher than Month 1, but I thought I handled them pretty well. I'm losing my focus on my eating and am starting to plateau on my weight. This is affecting my thought process negatively and I'm finding myself eating things I probably wan't eating a few months ago. It's not critical yet.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 4 - WEEK OF 05/08/2017
MONDAY - MAY 8, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Cardio Challenge
Last week of the Month One routines. I did OK. Almost made it all the way through before maxing out.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 345; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 155.
TUESDAY - MAY 9, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Power
Not much to say. I still think this is the easiest workout of the bunch. The only moves that really caused me to struggle were the plyo pushups, but I got through them.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 260; Avg Heart Rate: 120; Max Heart Rate: 165.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 10, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
This might be my favorite of the Month 1 workouts. I find that of the 3 moves in each section, only one is really tough, and that's usually the plank move. Keeping that in mind helps get me through each section easier, as a lot of this is a mind game as Shaun says. I got all the way through today without maxing out. On the other end of the spectrum, my eating is starting to take a turn for the worse. I'm feeling hungry all the time and not sticking to my caloric intake limit every day. A lot of what I'm eating is empty calories, and a lot of that is caused by stress. I realize I need to break the cycle and control it, which I'm sure I'll be able to do. I've come a long ways this year. I'm feeling much better, am able to do more, and don't want to backslide.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 339; Avg Heart Rate: 135; Max Heart Rate: 164.
THURSDAY - MAY 11, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
My eating is still off, and I'm feeling sluggish. Too much diet pop is the root cause. The workout wasn't great. I'm still struggling with the pushup sections. I'm getting through them, but think I should be doing better. I maxed out at the same spot as last week, at the start of the pushup knee taps. I just have nothing left when I get to that point. I still have some work to do. I'm looking forward to playing some golf tomorrow. A well deserved, and much needed, day off of work.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 288; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 150.
FRIDAY - MAY 12, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 1
This was the last of the main workouts for month one. I didn't finish real strong. I played golf earlier today. My legs were tired when I got home, and I hadn't eaten a lot. I was felling sluggish going in. During the first minute of the warm up I strained my right leg a bit near the side of my knee. I finished up the warm up by modifying and not jumping too much. During the workout I wasn't going all out because I was afraid of straining it more, plus my energy and determination weren't there. I maxed out in the 12 minute area, which is about 10 minutes sooner than last time.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 318; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 162.
SATURDAY - MAY 13, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 AND Pulse
Both workouts went OK. Not much to say on either, but I can feel the tightness in my abs afterwards.
Ab Attack: 10
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 69; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 138.
Pulse
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 126; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 142.
SUNDAY - MAY 14, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 187.4 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.4% (-0.4%)
I ate poorly the first half of the week. I tried to right the ship the last few days. I'm encouraged by the Body Fat drop.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
As I said last week, my motivation seems to be lacking because my weight is plateauing. It's more than about weight though, and I know that, but it's one of the numbers I use to measure things. I do know my pants are fitting much more loosely, so that makes me feel good.
THURSDAY - MAY 11, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
My eating is still off, and I'm feeling sluggish. Too much diet pop is the root cause. The workout wasn't great. I'm still struggling with the pushup sections. I'm getting through them, but think I should be doing better. I maxed out at the same spot as last week, at the start of the pushup knee taps. I just have nothing left when I get to that point. I still have some work to do. I'm looking forward to playing some golf tomorrow. A well deserved, and much needed, day off of work.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 288; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 150.
FRIDAY - MAY 12, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 1
This was the last of the main workouts for month one. I didn't finish real strong. I played golf earlier today. My legs were tired when I got home, and I hadn't eaten a lot. I was felling sluggish going in. During the first minute of the warm up I strained my right leg a bit near the side of my knee. I finished up the warm up by modifying and not jumping too much. During the workout I wasn't going all out because I was afraid of straining it more, plus my energy and determination weren't there. I maxed out in the 12 minute area, which is about 10 minutes sooner than last time.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 318; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 162.
SATURDAY - MAY 13, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack:10 AND Pulse
Both workouts went OK. Not much to say on either, but I can feel the tightness in my abs afterwards.
Ab Attack: 10
Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 69; Avg Heart Rate: 106; Max Heart Rate: 138.
Pulse
Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 126; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 142.
SUNDAY - MAY 14, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 187.4 (-0.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.4% (-0.4%)
I ate poorly the first half of the week. I tried to right the ship the last few days. I'm encouraged by the Body Fat drop.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
As I said last week, my motivation seems to be lacking because my weight is plateauing. It's more than about weight though, and I know that, but it's one of the numbers I use to measure things. I do know my pants are fitting much more loosely, so that makes me feel good.
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
INSANITY: MAX 30 - ROUND 1 - WEEK 3 - WEEK OF 05/01/2017
MONDAY - MAY 1, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Cardio Challenge
I'm starting to get burned out a bit. The workouts don't seem to be as exciting and fresh to me as they were, but it still went well. I'm modifying a bit in the warm-up because it's taking a toll on my ankles and calf muscles, but other than that, I'm doing the best I can. I maxed out real late in the workout. Around the 27 minute mark, I think.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 332; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
TUESDAY - MAY 2, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Power
I did OK, but I've had better efforts. I maxed out earlier than I had before. Around the 14 minute mark, doing the Fast Power Jumps. My knees and ankles were hurting and I just didn't feel like pushing through like I had in the past. Everything else seemed to go OK. As for the burnout I've been feeling, I think a lot of it is coming from the weight loss process. I have to concentrate on what I'm eating (and what I'm not eating), and it's getting to me a bit. The weight gain last week, even though I know it was a temporary setback, put a damper on things a bit, and I'm feeling like I don't care as much. It's just something where I just have to push through and trust the process.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 144.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 3, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
A much better effort today. I didn't even officially max out today. I was going a bit slower on some of the moves than they were, but not much slower. I was pleased. Also,, a major milestone. I tried this program in early 2015 and quit after 2 weeks and 2 days. Only program I've ever quit. Today I passed that 2 weeks and 2 days!
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 331; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - MAY 4, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
I wasn't dreading this one today, but I wasn't really looking forward to it either, as I really struggle with the pushup sets for some reason. The last two times I maxed out around the 11 minute mark doing the low hold Diamond Pushups. Today I realized you're supposed to be doing them on your knees, which I hadn't been. With that change, I got through them today. I finally maxed out at 23:30 (can't remember the move). Overall, it wasn't a great effort, because I just wasn't into it today, but I've had worse.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 285; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 148.
FRIDAY - MAY 5, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 1
I got through it OK.Even though I know I'm doing the right things, and it was a blip on the radar, I'm still bummed about last week's weight gain, and it's taking a bit of my motivation away.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 326; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
SATURDAY - MAY 6, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack: 10 / Pulse
Both workouts went well.
Ab Attack - Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 69; Avg Heart Rate: 105; Max Heart Rate: 142.
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 136; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 130
INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Fest
I was looking to burn off some more calories and energy so I pulled this one out again around 10 pm. I liked it the last time I did it two weeks ago. For some reason, it didn't seem as tough, but it still made me sweat,
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 289; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SUNDAY - MAY 7, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 187.6 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.8% (+0.1%)
This might have been my body correcting itself from last week's gain, because I slacked off the the eating a bit. Body Fat increase probably reflects that a bit.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
As I said on Friday's entry, I was totally thrown off by last week's wight gain and just lost mt motivation. I'm expecting losses every single week, and when they don't happen it bums me out a bit. This week's weight loss didn't even feel like a victory.
I'm starting to get burned out a bit. The workouts don't seem to be as exciting and fresh to me as they were, but it still went well. I'm modifying a bit in the warm-up because it's taking a toll on my ankles and calf muscles, but other than that, I'm doing the best I can. I maxed out real late in the workout. Around the 27 minute mark, I think.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 332; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
TUESDAY - MAY 2, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Power
I did OK, but I've had better efforts. I maxed out earlier than I had before. Around the 14 minute mark, doing the Fast Power Jumps. My knees and ankles were hurting and I just didn't feel like pushing through like I had in the past. Everything else seemed to go OK. As for the burnout I've been feeling, I think a lot of it is coming from the weight loss process. I have to concentrate on what I'm eating (and what I'm not eating), and it's getting to me a bit. The weight gain last week, even though I know it was a temporary setback, put a damper on things a bit, and I'm feeling like I don't care as much. It's just something where I just have to push through and trust the process.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 235; Avg Heart Rate: 116; Max Heart Rate: 144.
WEDNESDAY - MAY 3, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Intervals
A much better effort today. I didn't even officially max out today. I was going a bit slower on some of the moves than they were, but not much slower. I was pleased. Also,, a major milestone. I tried this program in early 2015 and quit after 2 weeks and 2 days. Only program I've ever quit. Today I passed that 2 weeks and 2 days!
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 331; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 158.
THURSDAY - MAY 4, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Tabata Strength
I wasn't dreading this one today, but I wasn't really looking forward to it either, as I really struggle with the pushup sets for some reason. The last two times I maxed out around the 11 minute mark doing the low hold Diamond Pushups. Today I realized you're supposed to be doing them on your knees, which I hadn't been. With that change, I got through them today. I finally maxed out at 23:30 (can't remember the move). Overall, it wasn't a great effort, because I just wasn't into it today, but I've had worse.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 285; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 148.
FRIDAY - MAY 5, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Friday Fight Round 1
I got through it OK.Even though I know I'm doing the right things, and it was a blip on the radar, I'm still bummed about last week's weight gain, and it's taking a bit of my motivation away.
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 326; Avg Heart Rate: 132; Max Heart Rate: 159.
SATURDAY - MAY 6, 2017 - INSANITY: MAX 30 - Ab Attack: 10 / Pulse
Both workouts went well.
Ab Attack - Time: 10 minutes; Calories Burned: 69; Avg Heart Rate: 105; Max Heart Rate: 142.
Pulse - Time: 20 minutes; Calories Burned: 136; Avg Heart Rate: 111; Max Heart Rate: 130
INSANITY: MAX 30 - Sweat Fest
I was looking to burn off some more calories and energy so I pulled this one out again around 10 pm. I liked it the last time I did it two weeks ago. For some reason, it didn't seem as tough, but it still made me sweat,
Time: 30 minutes; Calories Burned: 289; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SUNDAY - MAY 7, 2017 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 187.6 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 19.8% (+0.1%)
This might have been my body correcting itself from last week's gain, because I slacked off the the eating a bit. Body Fat increase probably reflects that a bit.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
As I said on Friday's entry, I was totally thrown off by last week's wight gain and just lost mt motivation. I'm expecting losses every single week, and when they don't happen it bums me out a bit. This week's weight loss didn't even feel like a victory.
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