Week 2- Day 1 ...Its Leg Day!

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Sumo Squats

Walking Lunge

Step-Ups

Cable Squats

Cable Side Kicks

P90X - Day 32

March 21, 2012

 

Workout:
     BACK & BICEPS… this one was a killer! SO much fun though! TONS of new moves, and TONS of curls!
     After having spent the last 36 hours almost, working on a baby quilt for a church activity, it was getting really late by the time the activity was over. I really did not want to do any workout let alone pump iron over my head and do pull-ups! I called my hubby and asked him if he was still wanting to go to the gym and he replied that he did not, I then promptly asked if he would come with me anyways and he says “I thought you didn’t want to go cause it’s so late” at which point I had an epiphany and I said “Honey, your right, I don’t want to go, but that is precisely why I need too. I don’t want to lose my initiative and I DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO START THIS ALL OVER AGAIN! At this moment in time I am very proud of myself for powering through my sluggish desire!
     Earlier in the day I had popped in the workout DVD and had pre-viewed the new moves, so I took the record sheet that corresponds with the DVD with me to the gym and my hubby and I did the workout together. We only about did about 2/3rds of the moves but we put in a 45 minute circuit workout in the process, so I am pleased!

Diet:
     After my stress filled 36 hours , we ended up renting a movie and having an impromptu “date night” just the hubby and I after the gym. Unfortunately I did not say no to every thing I should have, but my calorie count is fine.

1 ½ c honey nut crunch cereal
1 c milk
2 c water
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Cheese stick
1 sm brownie
2 c water
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½ oz almonds
½ protein bar
2c water
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1 c Mexican cornbread casserole
1 tbsp. sour cream
1 tbsp green salsa
2 c water
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1 serv. Reeses pieces
1 serv. Charelston chews mini’s
3 c popcorn
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1735 cals


~Laura~

P90X - Day 31

March 20, 2012

Workout:
     PLYOMETRICS… (A.K.A. jump training) I actually like this workout, although my knees are beginning to bug me some during the 200 or so squats that we do during it, so I still have to modify the moves a little by not getting down as low or jumping as high. Today I promised myself I would “bring it” as Tony would say, so I did try to do more jumps than I have been in the past and I also stuck around for the bonus round (the last 5 minutes of the DVD). I am feeling really good physically, jumping is getting easier, jumping jacks, bending over, squatting, lunges and just overall endurance is increasing. I am very pleased with how my body feels and my hubby is loving my newfound energy! :-)

Diet:
     I make no excuses for my eating in the later half of my day. I let myself go too long between meals and I was STARVING, so I figured the 2 slices of pizza I stole from my friend "C's" kids (just kidding) would be a better choice than going without and letting my metobolism plumit or worse binge eat when I got home! So I choose the option I had and ate to make my body happy and drank lot more water!
1c Raisin Bran
¾c milk
2 c water
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Cheese stick
½ oz smoked almonds
2 c water
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Peanut butter & Jelly sandwich on whole wheat
1c milk
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Trail mix granola bar
Sour punch straws
2 c water
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2 slices med. Pizza
2 cinnastick
Diet dr. pepper
2 c water
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1 lg. brownie
Chicken breast
2 c water
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2104 cals


~Laura~

P90X - Day 30

March 19, 2012

Workout:
     Chest, Shoulder, Triceps… WOW! Day one of the new workouts and this workout is definitely a step up from last month’s schedule. I was finally starting to feel comfortable doing push-ups and the new style in this DVD are a whole new breed of AWSOME! I felt like a beginner all over again and the tender muscles I have now can bear testimony to that. :-)

Diet:

2 slices wheat toast
2 ½ scrambled eggs
1 tbsp freezer jam
6 oz. orange juice
2 c water
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V8 juice
2c water
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P90x recovery drink
Cheese stick
2 c water
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Fall Salad: (split for 2 meals)
Large green salad mix, chicken breast, red onions, dried cherries, cranberries, cheese, croutons and light garlic dijon dressing
Diet dr. pepper
2 c water
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Fall Salad: (split for 2 meals)
Large green salad mix, chicken breast, red onions, dried cherries, cranberries, cheese, croutons and light garlic Dijon dressing
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2 scoops light mint ice cream
2 gummi worms
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1810 cals


~Laura~

P90X - Day 29

March 18, 2012

Weigh-In:
     I AM SO EXCITED!  I put a lot of effort this week into making sure I drank LOTS of water and put extra energy into my workouts. I would say that this is working in my favor since at my weigh in today I weighed in at 222.0 lbs and have have lost ....4.0 lbs for this week! Today also marks 29 days on the P90X PROGRAM!!!!! Time for my check-in and measurements :-)

Measurements:
             DAY 1         DAY 29
Weight:  236.0           222.0 ..... -14.0 lbs

Waist:      46.5             41.0 ...... -5.5

Hips:        49.0             46.5 ...... -2.5

Bust:        46.5             45.5 ...... -1.25

Ribs:        40.0             39.25 ...... -.75

Rt Thigh:  29.5             28.25 ...... -1.25

Rt Bicep:  14.5              14.0 ...... -.50
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TOTAL INCHES LOST..... 11.75

 * I'm also down 1 pant size!!!

Workout:
     I LOVE my "day of rest!" Just about the time Sunday arrives I am feeling every bit like I need a break from my workouts. It's nice to take a break and just enjoy my day. It also really helps me to get recharged for starting over again on Monday :-)
     This week coming up is a little different because my workout schedule is going to completley change. I will have all new DVD's to do and also I'm going to try and make room in my life for the "doubles" schedule, which includes workouts 2 times a day! It's seems like a lot, but I am determined to make as much progress as possible in my 90 days :-)

Diet:
     Since today is my cheat day I enjoyed some candy while watching TV with my kids. I was good and stayed in my caloric goal range so I feel that it's not really "cheating" just a poor food choice.
     My plan this month is to stick to a stricter diet than I have been so far. I've been so focused on just staying in a lower caloric range and getting my workouts done that I have neglected to plan ahead better so that I can get the proper foods into me. So you should expect my food journals to look a bit different than they have so far and well see how my new eating plan treats me at the scale! :-)

1/2 oz Smoked almonds
2 c water
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peanut butter & jelly sandwich
1 oz kettle chips
fat free tapioca pudding
2 c water
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diet soda
5 gummy worms
4 starbursts
4 andies mints
1/6 of a large hershey's bar
2 c water
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v8 juice
p90x recovery drink
2 c water
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protein granola bar
2 c water
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v8 juice
2 c water
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1620 cals

~ Laura ~

P90X - Day 28

March 17, 2012

Workout:
     KENPO X - feels great everytime I do it and I have to say is probably my favorite workout for Cardio. I LOVE lifting weights, so I never seem to have a hard time motivating myself to do those workouts but I struggle with making the time for the cardio. Never a problem on KENPO X day!
     Also if you noticed my # of days on the program has changed slightly and that is because the official P90X program actually starts on the day prior to your workouts. Day 1 is the day to take photo's, starting measurements & weight and the fitness test. I began my count on the following day so that put my counts behind and I made that adjustment today... just an FYI in case you are following me REALLY closely! :-)

Diet:
     St. Paddy's Day! Now I may not drink but we enjoy our Irish holidays VERY MUCH! Any excuse to have corned beef and cabbage is a good excuse for me...Ha Ha Ha

1 c raisin bran
3/4 c milk
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trail mix bar
2 c water
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2 McDonalds cheeseburgers
1/3 sm shamrock shake
2 c water
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broccoli, snow peas, carrots
1 tbsp veggie dip
2 pinwheels
2 c water
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roasted potatoes
corned beef
cabbage
soda bread
diet soda
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1725 cals

~ Laura ~

P90X - Day 27

March 16, 2012

Workout:
     Core Synergistics was on the line-up for today... BUT after having a busy, busy, busy day with my needy little one who apparently needed to be held ALL day I was feeling like I would never get a moment by myself! After hours of holding him I was finally able to put him down, but ran out of time to get my hour long workout in before we had to leave for a good friends, SO I popped in one of my 30 minute Ab Core / Cardio from the old Power 90 set that I have. Of course 1/2 way through the baby starts crying, but I told him he just had to suck it up so mommy could get her workout done! :-)

Diet:
     I think I did great considering that we had that party tonight. Food choices were limited but I made sure to have a large glass of V8 juice before we arrived and that helped fill me up.

1 sm apple
v8 juice
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ritz crackers
salami
cheese
red bell pepper
2 c water
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1/2 oz almonds
protein bar
2 c water
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v8 juice
1 1/2 oz chips
1/4 c salsa
7 layer bean dip
2 c water
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1/8 angel food cake
1/3 c strawberries
1 tbsp chocolate
2c water
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greek yogurt
1/3 c granola
2 c water
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2125 cals

~ Laura ~
~ Laura ~

P90X - Day 26

March 15, 2012

Workout:
     YOGA X…. still not sure I like this workout. I feel like a moron in half the moves because I stumble so much, but it does make my heart rate go WAY up and I am sweating like crazy!! I think I would enjoy this better with friends because we could laugh at each other while trying to do the poses properly :-)

Diet:
     It was a high carb day today, but after 1 ½ hours of YOGA X, I am certain my body needed the extra!

½ c honey nut cheerios
½ c milk
2 c water
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P90X recovery mix
2 c water
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V8 Juice
½ oz. almonds
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3 oz. Fast food –grilled Chicken Breast
½ apple
2 c water
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3 slices pepperoni pizza
3 pcs. Crazy bread
Garlic dipping sauce
Diet Dr. Pepper
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Fruit & Nut Bar
2 c water
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1980 cals


~Laura~



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P90X - Day 25

March 14, 2012

Workout:

KENPO X today! Yay!
     I really like doing this workout. It’s fast paced and energizing. My heart rate gets up and I sweat like I mean it, but I don’t feel like an idiot doing the moves, like some of the other dvd’s I have to do. KENPO X is always a good day :-)
     This morning I was also able to make it to the gym today, so I did 30 minutes of interval training on the ARC trainer. Lots-o-calories-burned.
Diet:

Greek yogurt
1/3 c granola
2 c water
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Lg orange
2 c water
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3 oz chicken breast
5 slices salami
V8 juice
Cheese stick
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Protein granola bar
5 Sour balls
1 oz. kettle chips
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2 blueberry pancakes w/ butter & syrup
1 ½ Scrambled eggs
Turkey sausage
Chocolate milk
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½ oz Smoked almonds
Cheese stick
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1970 cals


~Laura~

P90X - Day 24

March 13, 2012

Workout:Core synergistics - This workout is pretty much plyo, arms, legs, cardio and ab ripper X all mixed into one dvd. I enjoyed it very much and didnt have to do too much adapting. I love the way I am feeling and my energy level is really high :-)

Diet:
Lg orange
Muscle milk light
2 c water
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¼ chocolate doughnut
½ oz almonds
2 c water
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Cheese stick
5 slices salami
2 c water
V8Juice
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1 c rice
8 oz tilapia
2 c water
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½ doughnut
3 kettle chips
4 oz sparkling juice
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1560 cals


~Laura~