P90X: Phase 2 Week 1
Program: We are now starting Phase 2 of the P90X program. Phase 1 flew by. When we did the P90X program this time we also inserted some of the P90X Plus programs. These are great programs. They are a little shorter then the normal workout programs, but they have a much higher intensity. I think I’m going to add some additional weight lifting exercises in week three. I want more muscular development with my chest and my calves. I miss doing the bench press, incline press and some of the other chest exercises. My calves are skinny and I want to add more mass to them. If these additional workouts seem to work in week three then I will continue this program in the final Phase. In additional to all of this we are doing more cardio. We have a dog now and he is very energetic. So, we take turns going on runs with him. Tha makes running more enjoyable because you have company and the distraction makes time fly by.
Diet: The diet has been a little off and because of that we aren’t seeing the dramatic results like we did the first time we did this. We are eating more carbs (clean carbs) this time. Plus, I was cutting my calories short and that messed up my metabolism. I couldn’t figure out why I was starving every time it was time to eat and I had no energy. Finally, I got my head out of my ass and pulled out the nutrition book. Just goes to show that you don’t know everything, even though you think you do. Now that I’m following the book my energy levels are great and I’m never starving. No alcohol. We have cut out the booze completely. This has helped us lose weight faster. My wife has lost ten pounds and I have shredded six pounds. We like the P90X bars. I love the chocolate peanut butter ones. A little pricey, but not too bad. We did the the P90X recovery drink. It’s ok. A lot of sugar (34 grams)! Not a lot of protein though (10 grams). I think when we are done with this last batch I’m switching back to my G2/Protien shake mix. That was great and I’m never hungry after consuming it. I’m always hungry after the recovery drink and since we worked out at night that would lead to late night snacking. Bad for progress.
Sick: When we were just finishing up the first 90 days of the P90X we started getting sick. My son had started school and he was catching every damn bug out there. Then we would get it. We were sick for almost two months straight. Everything we had earned was now lost. That can put you in a bad funk. Once again, I’m sick. Ironically, I got sick during the “recovery week.” I feel better today after three days of having ups and downs. I’m so ready to workout again. Does anyone have suggestions on how to speed up the process of getting over a cold or flu? I know I can’t avoid the bugs in all, but I would like to get over them faster. Seriously, how much snot can one body produce? I just want to breath damn it!
Motivation: When my dad died from cancer I got a crash course on life and death. I realize that the only guarantee in life is death. I never take tomorrow for granted because it might never come. Since I live like this, it’s hard for me to have “long term” goals. The farthest I have looked is mid-May (and that’s really pushing it). That’s when my wife has a convention in Southern California. We stay at the beach whenever we go there. Last year, we stayed at Camp Pendleton. All around us were these yoked marines. I wanted to be that ripped. So, that’s my goal this year. To be ripped for that beach trip. My approach to this is to take it day by day. Give it all today and if tomorrow comes, give it all then as well. I think if I keep focused with this motivation I shouldn’t be shy to take off my shirt come mid-May. I also joined a bodyspace group and I plan on using that as extra motivation as well.
All right, I’m outta here. For those who took time out of their lives to read about mine, THANK YOU SO MUCH. Stay strong!
February 3, 2009 at 5:58 am
Hey, Owner.
Can I get a photo from your site?
Of course, i will place a backlink to source.
Thanks.
Yours Robor