Today I start my mission....

First of all, I have to thank Matt for the encouragement. I WILL NOT let myself quit! I put my big girl panties on last night, jokingly not literally, and did a quick round of Kenpo X and I did my weight reps a total of 3 times yesterday!!!! I got up this morning and did my weights while the kids were getting ready for school and after I dropped them off, I came home and did my cardio and it was great, I've learned to like that workout. I hated it at first! Diet still good, I may switch my protein shake to dinner tonite so I can have lunch with my husband before I drop him off for the next year and a half! Geez, I'm not letting it affect me, in fact, it's driving me to not quit. It's my focus point while he's gone, I'm going to blow him and everyone else away by the end of this deployment, the old me will be just a funny memory! I'm still so proud of myself for getting into another pair of pants that I haven't been able to wear in over 2 years! They feel so good and dont look like a tent! Anyway, let me go let go of my hubby, cry on the way home, and bring it more than ever today and every day afterwards until he comes back home to the new me! See you tomorrow with my cape on, I officially become wonder woman today!

Weakling day

Ugggh, I think my emotions are unconciously affected my energy level. My husband leaves tomorrow and as UN-emotional as I think I am, I think it's affecting me slowly. I did not get to work out last night due to visitors, and I planned to get up this morning and do some extra work, but I didn't. My husbands running around the house packing everything and taking away any sign that he lives here, and it's just distracting and depressing. But, I did 3x's the weight reps so I don't feel too bad, and I AM working out tonight. So, I know once he's gone, I can really concentrate on my workouts without distractions. I know thats bad to say, but I have to have something to focus on to make the time pass. I need to get my water up a little bit, but I feel like I spend all day going to the bathroom as it is, but I'll just have to push it. Oh well, see you tomorrow for the check in!

Where the heck are my cheerleaders?????

I'm so lonely here! Where did my cheerleaders disappear to????? Hellooooooooo?????? I need some motivation, I will need a lot soon when I go through the emotional toll of my husband officially leaving the house for deployment. I need some cheers!!!! I had to take last night off, I was soooo sore it wasn't even funny. But I'm glad I did rest, cause I was able to get up this morning and do Stretch X, my weight abs reps, and Mark move and groove. Great workout. I need to take some more pics soon since I've been doing the dance aerobics. Diet is great, it is difficult to get enough calories, you feel like you're eating waaaay too much. Gotta have my coffee though! Still only half a cup a day! That's all I need. Soon, me AND the kids will be eating better together, since my picky eater of a husband will be gone. There will be no temptations left in the house! I can't wait to get me a bike and me and the kids start riding every day this summer. Looks like we might go back to the beach this summer, and I plan to atleast look halfway decent, not like a beached whale that needs to be harpooned! Wish me luck!

Kenpo Dance Groove

Today was Kenpo X which I hurried through, just out of soreness, and didn't want to overdo it again, then I did my weight reps and mark, move, and groove. Last night I did Stretch X and the disco dance workout, that was hilarious, no wonder everyone was so skinny back then! I woke up this morning and could tell! I was sore! I notice a difference in myself every time I walk by a mirror and love it. Everything is shrinking and so far, there is no plateau going on here! I feel great. I am going to look into becoming a coach, I hope to help others with this same struggle the way my coach has helped me. I can't wait to say that I've done all the beach body products and had great success! Well, off to start my day and get some stuff done. See you tomorrow! Bring it!

Beachbody workout freak

Sorry todays post is so late, it's been a crazy day. Today was my daughters 13th birthday! So we had plenty to do to get ready for visitors. I did a round of rockin body last night, got the kids in here to do it with me and just 5 mins into it, I was dancing by myself, they couldn't handle it, haha! This morning, I did legs, back, abs, weights, and pushups. Tonight I will do weights and rockin body again. I was so proud of myself today, I wore a pair of pants that I have not worn since the kids birthday 2 YEARS AGO! Woo hoo!!!!! I could even button them, sit down in them, bend over in them, and they didnt pop off or rip open! I made it through lunch and cake and icecream and did not cheat. I'm hungry now, so I will be having my planned meal for dinner. Great day and looking forward to the days to come! See you then!

Shimmy, shimmy, cha cha, grapevine!

Wow! I did about 20 mins of my dance aerobics last night, and Wowzer! I woke up this morning and was almost stiff! You can feel it working every single part of your body while you're doing it, but boy did I feel it this morning. And I've learned the best way to get rid of soreness....is to work out some more! I did a quick run through of yoga this morning prob about 30 mins, then did my pushups and ab weights, then I did the intro video to Rockin Body again, and I'm still loving it, I can't wait till I can do it with the house all to myself and I can rock out and just get into it totally (and hope I don't break a hip, haha). Feeling absolutely great now, my bum is still a little sore, but I'll deal with that. You definitely break a great sweat during dance aerobics, showers are required afterwards! Diet still going great, not going to cheat with all the birthdays going on in the house, I'm workin too hard to cheat! Going to pamper the birthday girl today with a spa day, and I'll do a light workout again tonight! Remember, push play and bring it!

Rockin Body day 1

No, I havent by any means quit the p90x videos, I've added to them. I'm trying so hard to avoid a plateau. Today was chest, shoulders, triceps, and abs on p90x and I also added my pushups and extra weight moves. And now that I finally received my new videos, I did the Mark, Move, and Groove of the Rockin Body series with Shaun T, and I LOVE IT! I miss my younger days when all I had to do to stay in shape was go out dancing on the weekends and look awesome. So, this dance aerobics routine is exactly up my alley. I love the moves, some of them I remember doing like it was yesterday. It was a great workout, mainly because you're having too much fun and getting into it, that you dont realize that you dont stop moving the whole time! I'm going to love this as a supplement to my usual workouts. Once I go through all these videos, I'll have to get Shaun T's others that he offers. Feeling absolutely great today, ended up skipping my lunch protein shake yesterday just because I was out and busy and life in general, so I ate a couple of string cheese to tie me over and had turkey burgers (whole wheat) for dinner and strawberries with fat free whip cream for dessert, it was delicious, I could not finish it all and was miserable for a few hours, and I didn't even eat that much. Off to get ready for the day and stay active! Rock your body with me!

Phase 2 in process...

Today was cardio and got a great workout! I am up to 15 pushups and doing multiple ab weight reps outside of the workout dvd. I'm hoping my other workout videos come in today or soon! I'm ready to mix things up a little. Everything I've read says a lot of people hit a plateau during the 30-60 day phase, and the key is to uping your workouts, bringing it, and changing up your diet, so that you're not doing the same thing that you were doing from day 1-30. That is going to be what I concentrate on, because I do NOT want to hit a plateau. I took out my whole wheat toast from my breakfast, so I'm uping the calories slightly like instructed, but lowering the carbs. We'll see if it makes a difference. If it doesn't, then we'll try something different! I recommend p90x to so many people, but unless your mindset is right, and you are dedicated, then I'm afraid you will never get the results you desire. I see other people losing lbs by dieting or gastric surgery, but I feel so much better about the way I'm doing it, I'm not shortcutting it, I'm working out AND watching everything that goes in to my body. I feel I will have much more long term success and it will change my life permanantly instead of temporarily. See you tomorrow! Phase 2!

Woo hoo, weigh in day!

Yesterday was the last day of week 4, so this morning, i got up bright and early and weighed and measured in!!!! The scale showed that I have lost 10lbs (which I know it should show more, but I've gained a lot of muscle mass, so I'm ok with it showing 10)!!!! I measured in and lost a total of 14 inches! 4 from my waist, 4 from my chest, 1 from each arm, 1 from each leg, and 2 from my hips!!!!!! Yay me! I literally walked out of my britches last night, and the kids were just laughing at me, guess I'll have to be pulling out some old jeans now. I refuse to go buy new clothes yet. That will start next month, for now, I'm kind of enjoying being swalled whole by clothes that used to fit snug! Today started phase 2, core synergistics today and I added ab weight reps and pushups again. I'm ready to step it up. I'm hoping that by the end of my 90 days, I'm in good enough shape to start running, I've always wanted to be a runner, but just physically couldn't. My knees are in much better shape, all my joints, they dont hurt like they used to, I'm much more limber and stronger. So, I raise my glass (of water) to you P90X, we're bringin it, together!

Almost there!

Today was Stretch X and I added my usual ab weight reps and 10 more pushups, trying to get that a normal part of my routine now. I cut two of my carbs out just until I weigh in, then I'll put them back and step up my reps. Last night I did a round of stretch as well, I'll be glad when my new videos come in so I can switch up a little bit. I think I'll do shoulders and arms tonight. Just to keep those maintained. Can't wait to get past the 30 day countdown and start on to day 60! I try to squeeze in little moves or reps during the day in whatever project or chore I'm working on, it's really become second nature to do that, I dont even realize most times until I've already done it. Even backing up the truck is a move that I use in Stretch X. Now I just need to get some sunshine on myself and get a new tan to go with the new and improving me! All in due time I say. Will be back tomorrow with my month 1 update! See you then!

I'm a tree!

Well, that is, I'm a tree during my yoga workout! Yoga is getting easier every time I do it. I can hold most of the poses the entire time now, I'm still not doing every single Chatarunga between the moves, only half of them, but thats better than none! Great stretch! I did another round of Stretch X last night and did another round of pushups. I decided not to work on my abs last night because they were sore. I did however, get 10 pushups in after my yoga today and did about 10 mins of ab weight reps which feels great! Almost to day 30! Then I get to take my updated pictures, weight, and measurements! The kids have been trying to work out with me here and there, and I think I finally am justified in looking at them a wii fit. I think that'll be more on their level, and I'm hoping to keep us super active this summer while they're out of school. So we may join the wii family. haha. Going to keep active today, diet still going superb! Still having my half cup of coffee, and water the rest of the day! My pants that I always wear around the house kept falling completely off yesterday especially if I stuck my cellphone in my pocket! Gotta Love it! Guess I'll have to get some new house slouching pants soon! haha. See ya tomorrow!

Military trained pushups!

I had a great workout today! It was cardio day and boy was I sweatin! Yesterday after my photo shoot, I came back home and did a workout of shoulders, arms, and abs, and added some ab weight moves that works your tummy good! Then last night I didnt want to take another night off, so I popped in the stretch video that I had sped through yesterday morning, and did it all the way through. Since my soldier hubby was home, I got him to come watch me do my pushups and see if I was doing them correctly, how I could improve, etc. He showed me different techniques they use in the army and I went from doing 3 and nearly passing out, to 10 this morning! I'm definitely going to work on them daily though to build up my strength. It frustrates me when I can't do something, so I work at it till I can! I added some more pushups and abs with weights after my cardio today and it felt great! All my girlfriends went to the beach in their bikinis, and I knew I wasn't going to be ready for that big step, but just you wait till next year, I'll be out there with them! p90x bring it!

X Stretch

Well, last night was my resting night, and I needed it! I had no kids, so I was in bed around 8pm! I knew I needed to get up early today to do my workout before my 9am photo shoot, so I went through a very quick round of X stretch, and since I felt like I sped through it so fast, I'm wanting to come home after my photo shoot and squeeze in another morning workout, just so I feel like I've done something. This new phase has thrown me back into a little soreness, but I'll work through that. I have to admit, I cheated yesterday, my son left the scale out in the bathroom, and I was dying of curiosity, and I was dissapointed in a way. I weighed with clothes on and after I had eaten dinner and it only showed an 8 lbs loss. Hmmm, not encouraging. But, I do know that I've developed a LOT of muscle so that accounts for a lot. I'm not going to let myself get discouraged because I do FEEL the difference. My clothes fit different, so I'm not stressing over the numbers, I can't wait for day 60 right before my husband deploys, so that it is my major goal, to look better for his going away ceremonies! Well, off to go do my other job (photography), so I'll be back soon!

TKO-Kickbox!

You better not mess with me, my uppercut is pretty scary! haha. Today was kickboxing, and I was suprised I was sore this morning after all the yoga yesterday, so I wasnt all pumped up this morning, but I did great. Again, I've learned that all the soreness goes away if you get moving again. I went all the way through the workout today, was sweating like a polar bear in hell. I've gotten a couple more simple compliments over the last day or two which is nice, I'm just ready to blow someone away! I know this is way TMI, but it's an accomplishment to me, I've even noticed that my "underclothing" has gotten too big! I refuse to go out and buy anything new yet, but I have to make sure I wear drawstring pants around the house with them tied, otherwise, I lose my britches and underpants! NOT GOOD! Well, it is good, it's just not nice to flash your neighbors! haha. I can't wait for my additional videos to arrive to have some new moves to do. Now, I am pumped for the day, I feel great, and if I might say so myself, I'm lookin pretty dang good! See ya tomorrow! Day 24 Done!

Yoga-Yoga Bear

My workout schedule has been stepped up to a new schedule since I'm on week 4, so today was yoga. I'm learning to like this workout more, and I'm able to do more and more moves, I'm no gumby, but I'm doing them! I love the meditation and cool down at the end, you're so calm when you get done, you don't even feel like you just did an hour and a half workout. I did the stretch video last night since I was so busy, and it was late, so I didn't do anything too high impact. I ordered another set of workouts from beachbody yesterday, I can't wait for them to come in. I got the dance workout series, I've always loved dancing and I think it'll be an amazing addition to my p90x workouts. Momma's gonna get her groove back! Got out and played a little basketball yesterday too which was great. I think I may try the chest and back workout tonight. We'll see how time goes after a night at the ballpark again. P90x-Are you bringin' it? I sure am!

Week 4 Day 1

Hooah! I brought it with the core synergistics today! I had a great workout, yesterday was a "rest day", and since we were out late with the baseball game, I took my rest by not doing a second workout, and I think it actually did me good, I was trying to get a little sore, but was fine this morning. I'm looking for a supplement workout to do as my night workout, instead of repeating the p90x videos over and over. That way I keep up with the "muscle confusion" technique. Diet still going great, I've suprised myself at how well I've done on it. Jeans and shirts are fitting better each and every day. I'll be glad to start working on the chest-al area, maybe those will shrink too, and wont choke me or smother me every time I do the plow move! haha. Way TMI, I know! It'd be nice to be able to do jumping jacks without getting black eyes or causing earthquakes. haha. Tonight will do another good workout, I'm bringing it here on week 4 before weighing in, I'm a little nervous on the weight numbers, I know muscle weighs more than fat, so I'm worried the loss numbers wont be as high as I hope for. But I'm hoping the inches measurement will make up for that!

Week 3...Done!!!!

3 weeks done!!!!!!!!! Yay me!!!! I did stretch X as my night workout last night, so this morning I did another round of Kenpo X and had a great workout. I'll do a light workout tonight before I begin week 4 with Core Synergistics tomorrow. Even with my crazy schedule here lately, I've been able to squeeze in that second workout with no problems and I feel sooo much better. Now that I'm getting close to day 30, I'm already pumping myself up for day 60, I can't wait till I can say I'm at day 60! And once I reach that goal, I'll be ready for the next goal. Went into town yesterday and saw some friends for the first time since I started this, and they didn't say anything, I was hoping they'd notice, but hey, maybe they were just busy, or distracted, or maybe theres not as much difference as I see myself, but thats all that matters, is what I feel, is what I think. So, I got over yesterday and gave it my all last night and today in my workouts. Tomorrow begins my week 4 and my countdown to weigh and measure in. So, join me, work with me, and wish me luck!

Kick yo' boo-tay Kenpo X

Whew! I brought it today! I got through the whole Kenpo X video and didn't stop!!!! I was pumped, had some tension and stress to work out, and it did the trick! I have to say I was angry with someone this morning and it kind of helped having a target to punch at and kick at, haha, atleast an imaginary target that is! Feeling great after that. I did the stretch x video last night, I was tired after driving all day, but it did me so much good last night, I slept right through the storm that has flooded half of our town! I went and visited family yesterday, stuck to my diet, made it through all the easter candy and easter baskets, and didn't cheat. I didn't want to. Did a few ab exercises after the kickboxing today, I think I've got one of those bellies that will never go back to perfect on its own, but hey, I'm just still proud of myself for seeing my belly button again! haha. Today was day 20! Only 10 more days till I get to weigh and measure!

Workin out with the Easter Bunny!

I woke up early and did my legs and back workout before anyone else got up. The peace and quiet was great! My legs are pumped now for the day, and our trip home to see all the family. Did a core workout last night. I've been doing just a general workout at night, I don't push myself as hard as in the mornings. Haven't been sore from adding to the workouts thank goodness. I'm only 10 days away from my first weight and measurement check! Woo hoo! Still need to either get me a chin up bar or figure out how to attach my bands in order to do those moves. I'm waiting to hear back from my coach on that one. So, I am ready for a day of driving, easter egg hunting, and visiting today and I'll come out and do a light workout tonight! Happy Easter everyone!

Pre Easter Yoga

Well, well, well. I got my chi on today with my hour and a half yoga workout! Wow, I am slowly getting more flexible and balanced, so am able to do some more of the moves, and I can feel it! A couple of them, I still have to support myself on, but in time, I will be a yoga black belt, haha! I was able to go to the plank position more today, and that also in time will hopefully become easier. I did another quick round of Kenpo X last night. I'm loving the double workouts. Its a good way to start my day and wind down my day. I will probably do core or something tonight as a workout, just to switch it up. Maybe now I'll be in better shape to go hide easter eggs with the kids today! I finally got my first compliment from my husband last night, he said "I'm proud of you". It means a lot, but I have to say, I'm more proud of myself. I'm doing this for me, for the right reasons, and doing it the right way. I'm just getting started, I don't want to spend another day of my life feeling and looking the way I used to. I've not only started a workout program, started a diet.....I've changed my life, I've changed myself, I've changed the way I live...for the better! Join me if you want to live this type of life and never look back at where you've been but if only to see how far you've come!

Feel the Burn!!!!

Great workout this morning. Today was Shoulders, Arms, and Abs! My husband is off work today and I had to tell him to stay away while I did my workout. I don't like being distracted. But, I did it, got a great sweat, and feeling it after I'm done! I was so proud of myself last night. I had some unspent energy and the hubby was still not home, so I said what the heck, I'll do another workout, so I popped in the Kenpo X disk and wow it was great! I was worried I'd be sore or unable to do a full workout this morning after doubling up, but I wasn't! I slept so good after working out last night. May have to keep up with that! I've got to figure out how to avoid the "crackling" and "crunching" sounds that keep coming from my knees! Years of softball catching has always been bad on my knees, but it sounds like crackle paper! Hmmm, may look for some knee wraps to see if it helps. Had eggs and turkey sausage for breakfast, it was good, I noticed I get full a lot sooner now, I'm always giving away left overs which I never did before! Got to pick up my whole wheat bread that I forgot the other day, I'm missing my toast! Well, off for an adventurous day and possibly another workout tonight! Wish me luck!

Bringin It!

Woohoo, I've got my game back! I not only did my cardio workout today which is great, but I also added another 30 mins of plyo. It felt amazing! Diet is still great, after my grocery run yesterday, I went through the store with my p90x book and my diet book that shows every single food, carbs, calories, protein,etc. I was shocked at the amts of carbs or sodium in some of the foods I've always eaten and never thought twice about till now. I was able to find a lot of food, and am so excited about trying it all. The kids are on board for changing completely how we all eat, and as soon as my picky-eating husband leaves, we'll all be buying nothing but healthier foods. Workouts are going good. I woke up this morning and had that feeling like some people get when they wake up and realize they had a growth spurt, except I felt a shrinking spurt, walking past the mirror, moving around, just little things were more obvious today more than they have been. Energy level is back up from yesterday, thank you for my comment Matt, and we'll have to get you some pom-pom's for being a good cheerleader! I actually had some guy HONK at me on the road yesterday, and it wasn't because I was in his lane, he actually smiled and waved. Now I know that doesn't sound like much, but I haven't had anyone even acknowledge me for a looooong time. I like to have ran off the road! I felt like holding up a sign saying "Yes, P90X worked for me"! haha! See ya tomorrow!

Week 3 Day 1-not a good day :-(

Oh, it's just one of those days, I'm sure I'll have more of them soon. I did do my workout, core synergistics today, I didn't do nearly as well as I usually do, but my abs are really sore from plyo yesterday, guess I did overdo it, and I'm just emotionally drained. With the rapidly approaching deployment of my husband, I've offically taken my seat on the emotional roller coaster. He's hardly ever home anymore, and just as soon as I get myself settled into my "survivalist single mother mode", he'll stroll in at home to sleep or change clothes or eat, and then poof he's gone again, and I have to start my emotional process all over again. It just all caught up with me last night and obviously still is today. I'm sure it'll pass, but I'm not near as upbeat as I've been lately. I'm glad I've got this program as a project to concentrate on during the deployment transition. I need my cheerleaders more than ever right now. I will need motivation from everywhere I can get it. This program is my mission for this next year, my husband will have his mission, and this is mine. My award at the end is the body I thought I had lost forever. It will be my own freedom from the oppression of the lifestyle I had been living. Hooah!

Week 2 Done! Double Day!

Yep, thats what I said, week 2 accomplished!!!!! Woo hoo! I'm halfway to my first weigh in and measure! Today was an easy day, stretch X video which I love, you're so limber afterwards and so relaxed. Well, I decided to cheat a little bit, in a good way that is, I decided I wanted more! I've been curious about the Plyometrics X workout I keep hearing about, but it is not on my schedule yet, so I decided to see what all the fuss was about. I made it through the first 30 mins, I didnt want to totally overdo it today, but wow, I love that workout! I'm so much more responsive to the ones that keep you moving and go nonstop! I have to say though, the plyo video has a built in guilt trip. One of the guys on there is doing the entire workout with a prostethic leg! So, you feel like "how dare I quit when he's doing it IHOP style"! It definitely makes you keep going, I did most of the reps, so maybe by the time plyo is on my schedule, I'll be able to get through the whole thing! Love it! P90X Bring on Week 3!!!!!!

Kick, jab, cross, uppercut!

Kenpo X=kickboxing to die for!!!!! I LOVE this workout! This workout gets you pumped and makes you sweat more than you think is possible, but it keeps you constantly moving and before you know it, the hour is up! I love the puching, the kicks, the blocks, everything in this video! You have to concentrate on each move, or else, you'll end up like a pretzel, throwing puches with your legs, and kicking with your arms, haha! Today was day 13, yay me! Tomorrow is stretch x, which I also looooove. Coach Jim sent his day 58 pictures, and can I just say "WOW!" I am so proud of him!!!!! You look absolutely great Jim! I cannot wait to do that same thing! I just hope I get atleast half of the results he has! Jim, you keep me motivated to keep goin! To keep workin! Thanks so much! Coach J! See ya tomorrow!

It's my birthday and I'll workout if I want to! haha

Well, first workout as an official 31 year old! Today was Legs, Back, and Abs! It was a great workout in a house of peace and quiet before the kids woke up! Worked up a good sweat and can see more muscles in the legs and arms becoming visible! No birthday diet cheating today. My daughter fixed me grilled chicken sandwiches and packed them in the fridge for my dinner tonight as a birthday gift. How sweet! More painting and yardwork today to continue my workout and keep moving for the day. I'm in better shape today on my 31st birthday than I was when I turned 30 last year, so I'm doing the right thing. Great workout on the calves, hamstrings, and thighs today. Abs was great, I'm getting more reps in. Tomorrow is Kenpo x again, kickboxing here I come! See ya tomorrow!

Yoga Schmoga!

Aaah, what a great start to a Saturday, sleeping in a little late, waking up before the kids, having a healthy breakfast, doing my 1 1/2 hr yoga workout in the peace and quiet and then the kids sneaking up to give good morning hugs timed perfectly! I have to admit, so far, yoga is the hardest workout for me to enjoy believe it or not. The main thing that frustrates me is I still dont have the upper body strength to do the plank and push ups between every move. Most of the other moves I can either do perfectly, or I'm atleast halfway to fully flexible, but one of my new goals is to achieve being able to stay in plank and do the pushups. Yoga gets your body to do some serious stretching, and you feel absolutely great the rest of the day. Breakfast today was two pieces of whole grain toast and turkey sausage. My usual half cup of coffee for the day, and water the rest of the time. Oh, and I just realized that today was my official last workout as a 30 year old! Tomorrow I will do my first workout as a 31 year old. However, thanks to p90x my body is getting younger and in better shape instead of deteriorating! So, bring on the 31, cause I'm gonna BRING IT!

Do you have tickets to this "gun show"? haha

Check out my guns! I mean my arms! Todays workout was shoulders, arms, and abs! Great workout today, I love working with the weights. My arms, shoulders and neck are feeling tighter. In my process of doing things around the house, I've noticed more and more where muscles are visible where they haven't been. I got into an old pair of jeans yesterday, even buttoned them, their still a little snug, but couldn't have worn them a couple of weeks ago! I stopped last night and got the family some dinner, but came home and made my turkey burgers,and even had myself some strawberries for desert, and wow they were good! I think I got an even better workout yesterday painting, and will do it again today while finishing that project! Abs was good today, I'm getting a few more reps in each time I do the same workouts, which is good! Energy level is awesome! Thank you to Jim for the motivational video from Tony Horton today, everything he says is true, it's all about leaving the past behind, looking toward the future and your goals! P90x is slowly bringing back what I had lost over the years, I'm breaking free of the prison I had created for myself, and loving it! Me and my "guns" are off to paint! See ya tomorrow!

I did doubles!!!

What can I say, I felt like giving 150% today. My scheduled workout for today was cardio and I had a great workout with that. But I felt like adding a little bit afterwards, so I popped in the ab ripper x disk right after and completed that workout as well. Now, I'm feeling great, I may not smell too good after sweating for over an hour, but hey, you take what you can get, huh! haha. I got me some gym floor padding yesterday to put under my mat, and it helps great, but the gripper side still slides around, so I guess I will also add a non slip mat under that, I'll be working on a cushion tower by the end of this! I stayed active after my workout yesterday and got so much done and felt great all day. I plan to do the same today. Diet is still going great, turkey burgers for dinner tonight, yay! Protein shakes are so filling, but I've learned I have to suffer through the vanilla flavor, so I'll try the chocolate next time. I'm going through milk like crazy, but I love it, so I don't mind. Feeling great and bringing it every day, all I have to do is push play, and I change my life for the better each time I do!

Week 2 day 1

Week 2!!! Today was Core Synergenics and this workout gets you moving. I enjoy this workout it works all different areas. I was able to do more of it today this being my second time on this video and while I still had to take breaks, I did really well. I'm still having a lot of difficulty on the push up moves, I know that should be simple, but the combination of how I'm built and little upper body strength makes it sooo hard, but I'm determined to get there soon! I kind of "improv" my own version of a push up till I can get my arms built up enough. I've also got to get me something "cushion-y", to put under my yoga mat, cause my hardwood floors kill my knees and my feet tend to slide out of position a lot. I'll be looking for a solution while I'm out shopping today. I (again) love working with the weights, I've only got light weights now but plan to go up a few lbs next time I shop where I can get them. I notice that I can sit differently now, more comfortably, I'm much more limber when doing housework, and dont get as tired and out of breath as soon as I used to. And again, waiting till day 30 to do any measuring! Can't wait! P90X Can you bring it???? I can!~!!