Day 21: Rest or P90x Stretch X

Well it was supposed to be a rest day but we decided to go for a run today.. I was feeling guilty after drinking several beers last might while I watched the Wings beat the Penguins.

Tomorrow starts week 4. All different workouts.

Day 20: P90x Kenpo X

P90x Kenpo X. Once again, for me , today is almost like a rest day. A lot of punching and kicking to get the heart pumping but not to difficult. Might go for a run later. Have to go cut 2 lawns today so I know I'll be burning a lot more calories so I have to make sure I eat today what I am suppossed to. Well I will be taking a break tomorrow. Might pop in Stretch X depending what time the Red Wings play. See you all on Monday.

Day 19: P90x Legs and Back / Ab Ripper

Day 19 for P90x was Legs and Back and Ab Ripper. This work out is still hard but getting easier. I love working all of these different muscles. Pretty sure I didn't get all of my calories today but I didn't feel hungry either. It's tough sometimes when you are busy. Hamstrings are a little sore but I know they were neglected before I started. P90x is great for me since I babied one of my legs about 6 years ago because of back problems. I probably limped on it for about 4 months and then needed back surgery. With P90x you are focusing on each leg seperately and it is really helping me out. Even though it was 6 years ago one leg doesn't have as much muscle as the other so hopefully after P90x they will be equal again in strength and size.

Day 18: P90x Yoga X

Well it's confirmed for sure. I'm now flexible nor can I keep my balance very well. I'm not sure I like P90x Yoga X at all but Im sure a lot of people say the same thing. I guess it probably doesn't help that I stayed out and watched the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Just in case you were wondering, YES, I did cheat and had some beers. Emmm. Nice and cold. If you are new to yoga, and I am, then it will be difficult. I don't think it's normal to stand on one leg then stick the other one straight out while you grab your toes. It's hard enough standing on one leg. I can say one thing for sure. P90x Yoga will make you sweat and shake. Trying to hold these poses is very difficult. I can't even do them all the way and they are still hard. Next week for me is week 4 and I have to do Yoga X twice that week. As of now I can tell you that I am not looking forward to it.


Tony doesn't have you do all of these poses but you do enough. I can't believe some people do Yoga 4 and 5 times a week. Amazing. The flexibilty is incredible. You are definitely engaging muscle fibers in a whole new way as well as getting some good stretching. Maybe instead of resting on rest day I will do the Stretch X workout. Might help with the Yoga.

Day 17: P90x Shoulders and Arms/Ab Ripper

Well the journey continues with P90x Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper. I am happy to say my hip flexors are no longer sore. Finally. I can do all movements without any soreness at all. Worked my shoulders and arms real good today. I still didn't have all the correct weights so I didn't get the correct reps in but today I found a set of hex dumbells on craigslist from 5 lbs up to 40 lbs except for the 25 lbs. Got them all for $120. I was happy with the price considering they were $1 a pound everywhere I looked and I got 310 pounds for $120.

I am so glad on started P90x. For the most part I feel good everyday and the days I feel sluggish I know it is because of the lack of carbs in this phase. This will all change in phase 2 as I am aloowed to have 3 carb servings during this phase instead of 1. Yoga X tomorrow. Yippieeeee. (yeah right)