Day 52 - Martial Arts Training

Workout: Kenpo X

Diet: Semi-Successful

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Day 51 - To The Core!!

Workout: Core Synergistics

Diet: Semi-Successful

Core is very difficult for me. I mentioned on the first recovery week that it was difficult, but I didn't quite remember this time around. It was a surprise all over again. I like the workout a lot and seem to get pretty tired from it, which is a really good thing to me. 

My diet has been pretty good, except at work I had pizza during a company lunch. One of our suppliers brought a reward and lunch so I felt inclined to eat with everyone. I limited how many slices I had and even had a good salad with them. 

Tomorrow is Kenpo again. I woke up early today and hopefully I can do it again tomorrow.

Day 50 - Yoga Time

Workout: Yoga X

Diet: Successful

Once again I could not get myself out of bed for an early morning workout. It is just really hard to get going and with a workout as long as Yoga X, the motivation to get up at 5:00 AM is just not there sometimes. I eventually did get to Yoga at about 10 PM. I know that's a bit late, but it works out well because my body is warmed up from the day and today I got to do Yoga with my wife.

I was quite impressed with how well my wife did some of the poses I struggle so much with. I am getting better than I used to be, but I was nowhere near as good as she is. I am liking the Yoga routine more and more each time i do it, so I am glad I get to do it twice this week (besides the fact that it takes an hour and a half of the day).

Day 49 - Getting Closer

Workout: None

Diet: Successful

Well, today is my rest day so I won't be saying much. I just wanted to write about how much I feel like I need to focus and push myself this last Phase coming up. I still have a week in Phase 2 - but it is recovery week, so I won't be getting intense too often. I remember Core Synergistics being really hard last time so I should be challenged this week. Yoga twice in a week is also hard. I just feel like making this last phase my strongest ever. I know I have pushed myself beyond my limits already - but now its time to bring it home: add extra weight, extra cardio, extra reps, extra workouts and extra activities. It is getting near summer so the weather is starting to work out well for outside activities. I have a lot left to go - 40 days to be precise, but I know that I can push through and make myself stronger than I could have imagined.

I need to stay motivated and I need to get plenty of rest. Anyone who has anything encouraging to say, your comments would be appreciated. It is hard to stay motivated and harder still to keep pushing myself beyond what I think I am capable of. Its the only way to truly Bring It and excel in this program, and in any aspect of life.

Day 48 - My Butt!!

Workout: Kenpo X, Ab Ripper X

Diet: Semi-Successful

Today was a pretty crazy day. I got to sleep in, which was very good. I had to get up and work out before I left to my nieces birthday party, so I had a tight schedule. Kenpo is one of the easier workouts, but it always comes when I am tired from the previous weeks workout - so that makes it harder.

Ab Ripper is still getting harder, probably because I push myself a lot more and I am getting a better understanding of how to do the exercises and what works most. Its a pretty awesome workout that I absolutely dread every time I do it. 

I did have some cake and ice cream today - and I took my wife to The Pie (Pizza rocks). One year ago today, we had our first date at The Pie - so it was awesome. I still need to stretch my legs because they are pretty tight. Monday I have Yoga again so that should help a lot. and the X Stretch is my Thursday workout this week so I am going to get stretched and rested pretty good. Then I can gear up for Phase 3 - and really Bring It!

Day 47 - I Need To Stretch

Workout: Legs & Back

Diet: Successful

Today was a pretty good day. We are doing a biggest loser competition at work and we had our first weigh in and team competition. It was a relay to move boxes from one end of the warehouse to the other - both teams ran at once and we raced. My team lost because someone in our team fell and my team didn't lose as much weight as the other team. It was a lot of fun though and there is actually going to be a video on YouTube so I'll have to make a link to it sometime. Here it is, Check the Relay Out

My workout was Legs & Back today. I did even more pull ups this week than last. I am definitely getting stronger. My legs are pretty solid now too. I need to stretch again because my legs have been really sore and tight. It seems all areas of my body are where I like them except for my stomach - the hardest area to reduce. I am trying hard and working hard every day though. 

My diet was pretty good today - mostly the usual, yogurt, fruit, fiber bar. For dinner we are Chick-fil-a again. It is one of our favorites. I know that at this point I have lost most of my fat - or a lot of it anyway, so my weight will probably start increasing quite a bit, but weight loss isn't my primary goal - my goal is fat loss and fitness. 

Tomorrow I will do Kenpo and Ab Ripper - I had to skip Abs today because of time problems, but it works out. Recovery week is around the corner. I am hoping that I can push hard this week and maybe even add a few workouts. 

Day 46 - Can You Do It?

Workout: Yoga X

Diet: Successful

Wow, I am really starting to like Yoga! I did very well today: Vinyasa's were all done with push ups and upward dog, which is no small feat. I also did wheel for a considerable amount of time. I accomplished all of my goals for the workout. I know I am not perfect with the Yoga routine, but I am getting better.

I ate well today, the normal actually. For dinner I ate chicken and fruit. I love fruit. 

Day 45 - Half Way There

Workout: Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X

Diet: Successful

Wow! Half way through the program. Its gone by pretty fast I guess. 45 days without soda is probably my most remarkable feat at this time. I am feeling pretty good physically although I am always pretty tired. I am enjoying P90X and the results, although not all visible, are a great motivation to continue. I just need to be sure not to plateau in the second half.

Today was pretty good. I couldn't work out in the morning because my arm was bruised from giving blood. When I did get around to Back & Biceps, I was ready to go. I did very well and increased my weight and reps on almost all my exercises! Ab Ripper was a challenge again. I guess I am pushing harder and harder each time I do it. 

I am excited for Yoga tomorrow, which is actually a surprise because I used to dread it.

Day 44 - Blood & Sweat

Workout: Plyometrics

Diet: Semi-Successful

Today I actually got up today to work out. Plyometrics is always intense and difficult for me and today was no different. Its hard to push myself because it is difficult just to get through. I did well though, and felt very good for having accomplished so much. I got that pain in my right calve again, which is very annoying and severely limits the intensity I can bring to the workout.

I got to donate blood at work today. It was the first time I have ever been able to donate and it was a really cool experience. I couldn't lift anything heavy or do any strenuous exercise, so it was a good thing I was able to get up early to do Plyometrics. 

Diet was pretty good today. I ate well up til dinner: I had McDonalds... I know, not the best, but I got a Burger and a Parfait. No fries or anything, but it was bad enough. I will need to work extra hard tomorrow. I have Back & Biceps tomorrow with Ab Ripper X - and I will try to do Cardio X in the evening to double up and get some extra work it. I need to bring the intensity big time - tomorrow is Day 45: HALF TIME!!

Day 43 - In It To Win

Workout: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X

Diet: Successful

Well, day one of my "get up early and get it done' policy was a failure. I could hardly drag myself out of bed to go to work, let alone to push myself to the edge physically and them push myself harder (like I try to do in all my P90X workouts). It was just one of those mornings. I need to do better and get more rest.

I eventually got to my workout in the late evening, and had a difficult time keeping at the right pace. I pushed myself and did more weight and more reps on most of my workouts, but I had to pause a few times and catch myself a little before pressing on. I guess that's what happens when you are exerting yourself at full steam. 

Ab Ripper was intense today too. I pushed harder and made sure not to cheat on anything and it paid off... it burned like no other! My diet was good today, nothing unusual or crazy, just healthy yogurt, fiber bars, bananas, SlimFast, etc. Pretty darn good day if you ask me. Tomorrow, Plyometrics should be a blast. I'm planning on kicking its butt!

Day 42 - Rest? Is This Rest?

Workout: None

Diet: Successful

Weekends are always the most difficult time to maintain a good diet. There is just too much time and too many good foods. I try really hard to eat fruits and vegetables and protein and to minimize eating after 10 at night. It is still very difficult and I guess I am excited to get back to the weekdays so that my diet will be a little less complicated and a little easier to maintain. 

I am glad to have a day to rest, but I am also way excited to get back to exercising and making my body tired. I like being sore from a hard workout. I'm going to make extra effort this week, seeing as it is the last week of Phase 2 before Recovery Week.

Day 41 - High Sword, Low Hammer!

Workout: Kenpo X

Diet: Successful

Today went by way to quickly. I woke up fairly late and got ready for the day. I needed to change the oil in my cars and that took quite a while. In the evening my wife and I went to dinner at Red Robin and then to a movie (17 Again, which was actually quite funny) and when I got home late, it was pretty difficult to motivate myself to punch and kick for an hour, but I did it.

Kenpo is getting easier and easier. I am trying to intensify my workout and do each move better and better. I do get a little bored in the workout, but that is my own fault: I am pretty tired when I get to Kenpo X and I am usually going through the motions. I try to keep focused, but sometimes its pretty hard.

I am already looking forward to Monday's workout and I hope to be able to do all the workouts in the morning next week so that if I am up to it, I can add some cardio in the evenings. It was a good week.

Day 40 - 117 Pullups! and Ice Cream

Workout: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X

Diet: Semi-Successful

Wow today was awesome! Legs and Back is so much better with weights. I pushed myself really hard. I guess I have noticed a big change in my legs the last little while and it had encouraged me to work even harder. I also made sure my back got plenty of work. I did a total of 117 pull ups over the whole routine - that's about 11 more than ever before!

After my workout, I had a great opportunity to hang out with my wife and her brother, and we ended up going to KFC and then to get ice cream. It was a lot of fun and I tried to limit how much I ate, so it was well worth it. 

Tomorrow is Kenpo X, then I get a break for a day, and then I can get back to working hard and Bringing It!

Day 39 - I Did It!

Workout: Yoga X

Diet: Successful

Once again I couldn't get up to do my 90 minute Yoga routine before work, so I had to do it after work. That's okay, because my body was warmed up and probably more prepared for the workout. I did a push-up in between every vinyasa which is optional but it makes the workout just a little harder and I like that. Next week I think I'll try to do upward dog instead of cobra during each vinyasa. That going to be hard. 

I actually did the 'pretzel' move I have struggles with all these weeks. It was hard but I stayed down the whole time. Its right after Right Angle pose and you have to reach under your leg and behind your back and bring your hands together. It was pretty tough. There are only a few more poses I need to work on then I can do them all. After that it will be a matter of perfecting them all. Oh, I did the Wheel for part of the time instead of just the Bridge. That's a major improvement too! I am kind of liking this Yoga thing and I at least feel like I'm getting better at it and more flexible. 

Tomorrow is the dreaded Legs & Back. It will be hard, but I like the progress my legs are making, so it's worth it. I will try to use weights on all the exercises I can, to make it more challenging.

Day 38 - Take That My Nuggets!

Workout: Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X

Diet: Successful

I have to explain: in the workout video Tony calls one of the guy's biceps nuggets, so that's what the title means. I ripped my biceps pretty good and I loved it. With my new weights, I can use all sorts of resistance and push my muscles past what I've been able to do before. Its great. In the workout Tony also pushes your back and you get to do pull ups galore, along with back flys and lawnmowers. Basically you get to blast only two body parts for the entire hour. When I got done, I was pumped and ready for more, but my arms just couldn't quite lift anymore (and that's awesome in my book). 

Ab Ripper is still kicking my butt, but I love it. I am getting better at it again, but that isn't to say I've mastered it. After another recovery week I will be back to square one again. That's a good thing though, I want it to keep pushing me and I want to be able to improve still. If I get too used to it, my muscles will get into a routine and stop improving.

Tomorrow I get to do Yoga again. That's 90 minutes of glorious pain, and I'm actually looking forward to it. I guess I must be getting better at it. Bring It!

Day 37 - My Calf...

Workout: Plyometrics
Diet: Successful

Today was a pretty good success. I ate well throughout the day. The regular yogurt, fruit, fiber bar, and tuna sandwiches. For dinner, I made steak and potatoes, corn and pineapple. I have done pretty good at portion control and I feel good about everything.

Plyometrics is an intense workout that exhausts me and makes me sweat like no other. I kind of dread it every week, but I love it at the same time. Today was a great workout, but there was a small problem: I hurt my calf. It happened in the middle of my workout so I had to back off a little on some of the exercises. It was okay but I didn't get to push the intensity as much as I would like. I am happy that I was able to finish the exercise, because anything more serious could have easily stopped the workout all together.

I feel like my biggest gains and progress are in strength and stamina more so than in physical appearance, even though many people have told me there are changes in the way I look. I am still tired often because of the workouts, but I am slowly getting better and stronger.

Tomorrow is Back & Biceps again and I am excited! I have my new weights so I will get an incredible workout. I'll make sure to Bring the Intensity.

Day 36 - Got A New Toy!

Workout: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X
Diet: Semi-successful

Well, I finally did it, I spent the money and bought some new weights. These aren't just any weights, its the Bowflex Selecttech 552 weight set. They are variable weight dumbbells that make it east to switch from 5 to 52.5 lbs and almost any weight between within a few seconds. They are great and I like them a lot. I got them today so that I could use them in my workout tonight. I will post pictures etc as soon as I can but in the mean time, here is a link that will show you a bit more about them. Bowflex SelectTech 552

My workout today was exhausting! I like it when my workouts make it hard for me to move and make me tired. I forgot about Ab Ripper until I finished my first workout, but I made sure to complete it all. I am getting pretty good at pushing myself to failure. With my new weights, I got to try a whole new dimension to the workout. I got to use weights instead of resistance bands for the workout and that made a world of difference.

My biggest weakness for the day was that I had pizza for dinner. I didn't have too much, but I still ate it. I didn't get to eat much throughout the day, which also affects my diet goals, but I will do better tomorrow.

Plyometrics is tomorrow and I am looking forward to jump jump jumping my way to stronger legs. Ha. I always kind of dread the plyo workout, but it is fun and gets me pretty tired, so for that reason I like it.

Day 35 - Rest, Finally

Workout: None
Diet: Semi-successful

Today is Easter and I got to spend some of the day with my In-Laws and I got to eat plenty of good Ham and Potatoes. There was plenty of dessert but I tried to refrain and eat it in small quantities. It felt good to rest today and not have an intense workout to push my body through.

Tomorrow starts week 6, and I am ready to Bring It!

Day 34 - Martial Arts Master

Workout: Kenpo X, Ab Ripper X
Diet: Successful

Today was such an interesting day. My wife and I slept in til 12 then we ate lunch and slept again til 3:30 in the afternoon! With all that sleep you would think that I would be all rested up and ready to work out, but that was not exactly the case. My body was not ready at all and I was tight and sore from the week or exercise and work. I pushed through and finished Kenpo and Ab Ripper X, but barely. I am so looking forward to a day of rest.

This week kicked my butt! I am looking forward to the rest of Phase Two. I am trying to Bring It as much as possible. My biggest struggle is diet. With so many things going on it is easy to get fast food very often. I am trying to change that, but it is hard. I know that if I keep it up all my progress will go away, so I need to try harder and push more for a clean and healthy diet and eating schedule.

Rest tomorrow! YAY!

Day 33 - Tired of Squats

Workout: Legs & Back
Diet: Successful

I actually got up again to work out! It was a pretty good workout even though it was difficult. Legs are not my strong point. I did 106 pull ups total so that was pretty good for my back. I really enjoy this time of the week because I have only a few more routines left and I get a rest day. I didn't do Ab Ripper X today because of some time restraints but I don't feel bad about adding that exercise to the end of Kenpo X tomorrow. Its going to be tough but I'll make sure to Bring It!

I ate well today as well. I had a good breakfast and ate good food throughout the day. For dinner, my wife and I got Chick-fil-a for the road (we went to babysit my sisters children). I ate two orders of chicken nuggets and fruit. The only area I struggled with today was later in the evening while watching a show we got some chips and I had a snickers bar. Not the biggest lapse ever, but it was a lapse.

Tomorrow is the end of week 5 and I am making sure I bring the intensity. I feel pretty good about my progress even though it isn't too visible. I hope I can continue to push myself beyond my current capabilities.

Day 32 - Yoga & Cardio - In the Same Day?

Workout: Yoga X, Cardio X
Diet: Successful

Today was a bit of a different day. I got up early, but not early enough to finish the entire 90 minute Yoga X routine. I decided to split the workout at the halfway point and I did the second half after work. It went pretty well although I don't want to split the workout again if I don't have to. After I finished the second half of Yoga X I decided to do Cardio X as an additional workout for the day. I have never done that workout before so it was a new experience.

The routine is a mix of lots of moves from other workouts like Plyometrics, Kenpo X, Yoga X, and Core Synergistics. It goes by pretty fast and got me sweating a lot. It felt pretty good but it wasn't as intense as many other workouts I have done. Maybe I'm getting better and stronger or maybe it isn't supposed to be so intense because it is supplemental exercise for the program.

I ate pretty well today, and had plenty of water. I think it is getting easier not to drink soda. Today a co-worker bought sodas for everyone and offered me one. I wanted to drink one, but I resisted and I am still going strong. I hope that the desire to drink soda will be gone at the end of my 90 days, that way it will just be easier to keep healthy.

Tomorrow is Legs & Back and Ab Ripper X, which isn't new to me, but should be good since it has been two weeks since I did it. I feel like this week has been a wake up call for my body. I am not as strong as I want to be, but P90X seems to be pushing my body over the edge.

Day 31 - Back & Biceps! Ahhh!

Workout: Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper X
Diet: Successful

I actually got up early to work out today! It felt pretty good to get moving early in the morning. It always takes me a while to get past the whole 'want to crawl back into bed' phase. Back and Biceps is an intense workout. 24 different sets alternating between back and bicep exercises, this workout is an hour of pulling and curling. By the end I couldn't move my arms easily and I was covered with sweat. I like this workout a lot.

I ate well today, got plenty of protein and water. My biggest concern is that I am so tired lately. I can hardly stay awake if I hold still very long. My joints and muscles are also pretty tired. I hope that I can get some adequate rest this weekend. I need my body to be rested and ready for the intensity of the P90X workouts. I will keep moving forward

Day 30 - Jumping Like a Rock Star!

Workout: Plyometrics
Diet: Successful

Today was a really good day. I am extremely tired and still sore from yesterdays workout, but I am happy about that. I didn't feel well when I woke up this morning, so I didn't workout in the morning. Instead I did Plyometrics in the evening. It was difficult. My recovery week changed my body somehow and now the workouts that had become easier are much more difficult. That's a good thing I suppose. Muscle confusion is the main reason there are so many workouts and options in this program. It makes it interesting and keeps your body on its toes figuratively.

I ate well today. I am finally back to tuna sandwiches for lunch. I took a break because I had some tuna salad that had celery seeds in it and it ruined my taste for any tuna at all for a while. Never use or try celery seeds, they are gross. I ate consistently throughout the day and made sure to consume plenty of protein and water. I have been drinking a lot of water lately, which is great for you.

Tomorrow is Back & Biceps and Ab Ripper X. I have not done Back & Biceps before so it will be intense and interesting. I am kind of interested to see how well I'll do seeing as that is an interesting combo of muscles to work out for so long. Well, we'll see how well I do I guess. It should rock my muscles world! X Me!

Day 29 - Back In Gear!

Workout: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps, Ab Ripper X, 10 Minute Cardio
Diet: Successful

With an entire week 'off' I am so excited to bet back to the grind! I have been ready to push myself even harder and now Phase 2 is finally here. Today was excellent. I made sure to eat plenty of healthy food throughout the day. Protein galore and nothing with too much sugar or calories or carbs. I even had chicken and rice for dinner. At work we had a big breakfast with all sorts of fatty meats etc. I had fruit, orange juice and eggs. I was quite disciplined today and I feel pretty good about it.

My workout today was not completed in the morning as I had hoped. It is always difficult for me to get up especially on Monday. I did get to the workout in the evening. The workout is actually a new one to the program, meaning I have not done it as part of P90X yet. I have tried it before I started P90X and it was excellent then. It was amazing this time around! I worked myself into the ground and loved it. After Chest, Shoulders & Triceps I got right into Ab Ripper X. You'd think I'd be able to hop right in and do it with ease, but that was not the case. My week off made me softer or made my muscles heal and repair and now they can be ripped in different ways. I am excited for the challenge of Phase 2.

Tomorrow I will do Plyometrics, which isn't a new workout but it will be good and refreshing. I am hoping to lose a lot of weight and gain plenty of muscle during this Phase 2. Bring It On!

Day 28 - Phase 1 Photos

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Day 27 - Hmmm

Workout: Yoga X
Diet: Semi-successful

Today was a pretty relaxed day. I made sure to get up early and I did Yoga X. Because of some time restraints, I had to skip some of the poses. I didn't end up doing 'Yoga Belly 7' or 'Bridge', 'Crane', or 'Shoulder Stand to Plough'. It was still a good workout and I feel pretty good about it. I got a good stretch out of it.

My diet was pretty good, but a little lacking. I went to Cafe Rio for dinner, but I didn't eat all the food, so I feel a little better about that. I basically didn't discipline myself as much as I should have today.

Right now my main concern is my Phase 1 Photos. I hope they go well. I know that I will keep working hard no matter how they turn out. If my photos and my progress isn't where I'd like it to be, I will be sure to set new goals and push myself even harder. It's only been 27 days, so my progress isn't complete. Bring It.

Day 26 - Wow!

Workout: Core Synergistics
Diet: Not-So-Good

I started the day well, eating good foods and making sure I didn't get too hungry or too full. I ate like that the whole day really, except there were a few additions to my diet that weren't complimentary to my goals. A Rep for a freight company brought us Pie from Village Inn at work. I ate only half a piece, but I still feel that it hindered my progress some. In the evening, my wife and I ate out at Chili's. The food was good and I stayed away from soda. I even changed one of my sides to vegetables. I could tell, however, that the food was not the most healthy food I could have consumed. Not too bad, but not too good. Later when my wife and I went to a movie, I had some ice cream while we waited for the show to start, and I had sour patch kids in the movie. Overall, not such a good day in the diet sector, but I don't feel that it hindered me too much. I just need to make sure not to let things like that happen to frequently.

I also started the day well by getting up early to do my workout. It felt good and I sweat so so much again! This is the second time this week I did Core Synergistics and It was intense. I like the exercise because it feels very much like I am melting fat right off of my body.

I am almost done with my recovery week! I am getting very close to posting my first photos of my progress. I haven't a clue who or how many people actually read this, but I am hoping that my pictures show you plenty of progress. I have decided already that even if I am not satisfied with my results or even if I have not improved at all, I will keep pushing hard and make sure that I continue the P90X program with more intensity than ever before. I have also decided that I will push myself through Phase Two with as much intensity as I can bring and I will not hesitate or back off on anything. I am ready to Bring It!!!

Day 25 - Feel That Stretch

Workout: X Stretch
Diet: Semi-successful

There isn't too much to be said about today. The X stretch is never too intense and never makes me sore of fatigues me. It always is very relaxing and feels great. I actually got up early this morning to do the workout. It felt good to be so on top of things and have my workout done before even leaving the house. The only problem I have with doing my routines in the morning is that in the evening I feel lazy and my body usually has recovered by then so I am not sore or anything. Of course I'm tired and want to sleep, but its not the 'did so great on my workout and now I can't move' kind of tired.

So Stretches went well and I am actually seeing some improvement in my flexibility. I ate pretty well today and made sure to have little meals throughout the day. My one weakness: Chic-fil-a for dinner. I am trying to get enough fluid etc but it is proving to be quite difficult and I don't know why. It may have something to do with accessibility, because when I have water around, I drink it. Its only when getting it is inconvenient that I have problems.

Core Synergistics is tomorrow again. Earlier this week that exercise made me sweat like crazy. I am ready to Bring It! Recover week is almost over then we step up to the 'Big Guns': Phase Two!

Day 24 - Focus!

Workout: Kenpo X
Diet: Successful

One work can describe today's workout: Intense! I made sure to push myself in every aspect of the workout: balancing, height in my kicks and intensity in my punches. Kenpo X never made me sweat like it did today. I can't believe how much better I have got at it. I am not perfect, nor are my kicks as high as I'd like, but improvement is improvement. I still have not been able to get up in the morning for my workout, so I have been doing them in the evening. I am not sure if that increases or reduces the effectiveness of exercise...

I made sure to eat regularly today; every hour or so I had something to eat. That's all I have to say about diet today.

At my work, we are starting a three month competition: 'Biggest Loser'. I have already lost 10 lbs with P90X so I feel like I can keep it up. We will go from April through June with several competitions and a final weigh in to determine the biggest loser. I am pretty excited about the contest. There is something about having competition that usually drives me to do my best. I hope to win, but really, I am not so concerned about weight loss as I am about getting into shape. I ho[e I can keep this up....

Day 23 - Burnin' to the Core!

Workout: Core Synergistics
Diet: Successful

Today was a very good day in terms of the P90X program. I got off to a good start with good food. I was able to eat throughout the day as I have been striving to do and I had a good dinner. After my workout in the evening, I had a protein shake and plenty of water. Things are going well.

My exercise today was Core Synergistics. I have done this workout before, while I was testing the P90X workouts and it was a bit easier before. I don't know what has changed. Maybe its that my body is tired, or maybe its because I have a whole new level of intensity. Whatever it is, it worked and made this workout HARD and I sweat like I haven't in a long time. It felt so good to be beat and exhausted when I finished. I am enjoying my recovery week very much.

Kenpo X is tomorrow. I need to make sure to push myself all the way through - the Kenpo X workout seems to slow down quite a bit at the end, so I'll need to bring the intensity to make the whole workout as effective as possible.