Day ? - P90X

Ok it is way to late to figure out what day I am on. Yesterday I officially missed my first workout. You would think that would be a terrible thing, but it wasn't I did work out but it was not yoga. I had the chance to go with 17 scouts and hike in 2.5 miles to camp with a 60 pound pack on my back. I am sore today. More sore than I have been for a while. So if I am sore I am counting yesterday as a workout no matter what anyone says.

Today (Sunday... bear with me on the days) was ab ripper and Legs and back. My legs are already hurting from yesterday so I really had t push myself. Motivation was a major factor today. It was a bad eating day. Had 4 chocolate chip cookies and a fork of ice cream. I know bad. But i finished both workouts and think I did pretty well. Hunter and Lauren entertain me by trying to do the work out. Still can't do a single stinkin pull up without the stool. Oh well not that far into this.

Have a good Monday.

Day 14/15 P90X

Well yesterday I did part of the Stretch video and then called it a night. I really like the stretch video but I was exhausted.

Today was day 15 of P90X it was the last time I would do Chest and back until next month. Today I really brought it in this workout. I pushed to do more in everything and succeeded. My arms are like jello. I did not pause this dvd at all. I blasted right through it. I even fast forwarded a few times when I could only do about 12 reps and the trainers went on to do 20-25. I need to find out if it is better to wait for them or blast through it. Anyway Great work out. I will do Abs tonight with the boys.

Keep Pressing Play!

Day 13 - P90X

Kenpo X - I really like this workout. It flies by. I am able to do everything on it easier this time since last week was the first time. The punching, kicking and blocking sequences came much easier. I wish all the workouts were like this one. The only thing I did not do was the X jumps during the breaks. I am a little apprehensive about this move with my knees. Awesome workout though felt great afterward despite getting very little sleep last night due to work.

Keep pressing play.

Day 12 - P90X

Yesterday was Legs and Back and I had a tough time getting motivated to do this workout. I finally got into gear about 5:00 and did it. It felt good to get it done. I do admit I stopped with 7 minutes left on the video but that included about 5 minutes of cool down. Melanie and Connor walked in the door from the State Rifle Championships in Wenatchee. They had to tell me about all of the fun stuff they did and show me the medals and plaques he won. The weather up there was terrible this year, the worst in 25 years. Anyways back to P90X the leg and back video seemed harder this week. Maybe I was pushing harder or maybe I just was not into it. Nevertheless it was a good workout.

Day 11 - P90X Yoga

Today was yoga. Hunter and Lauren started and made it through about 20 minutes. So much for the strength of youth. I still have a bit of a rough time at the very end of the balanced poses and some of the yoga core 7 but will eventually get there. Over all it was a good work out.

The kids asked if I was trying to get a 6 pack like I used to have. I was like, what I never had a 6 pack. They said oh yes you did. I said no I didn't, so they proceeded to find a picture of me from swim team that looked like the top of a six pack of abs. Wow where was I when I had that. We will see if I get one with P90X I am not holding my breath though.

Have a good night and day.

Day 10 P90X

Wahoo!! Day 10 Done!! Today was shoulders and arms. I never had to stop the video and did very well. I think this is one of my favorites. I have never had much arm strength so I hope to see improvements in this area. Arms are tired but still feel good.

After shoulders and arms I did AbRipper. I went a bit out of order today. I did the Roll Up V Ups first and kicked out 25, then I did the straight arm sit ups. I was able to get all but 9 reps done today believe it or not the Mason twist is the only one I did not complete.

I am finding now that I can concentrate on the videos more I have not been doing the right form on some of the exercises so I am now able to work on that.

Melanie and Connor are headed to Wenatchee for the State Rifle Championships. Should be a good time. I will hold down the fort here.

Keep pushing play!!

Day 9 - P90X Plyo

Todays workout was good. I did not seem nearly as winded as last week. I certainly feel real good right now in comparison to last week. Seem to be getting the eating part down a bit better. I started off with a drink this morning that included protein powder (vanilla), ice, water and strawberries. It tasted ok. Some Almond milk in it would have been even better. I think that drink gave me the energy to make it through. I paused it 3 times for about 30 seconds each to stop some dizziness. That is a personal health issue that I have to be cognizant of though and not purely from the workout.

Very little soreness left even after yesterdays Chest and Back workout. I still feel like I am pushing hard to muscle fatigue but the soreness is not there. Which is a good thing. Occasionally I get soreness in strange places. Yesterday it was on my back toward the side over the ribs. But today that is a bit better.

Keep pressing play. Kinda funny I write and say this when I am probably the only one reading it. I will call it therapeutic for the time being. :)