*The Official P90x Progress/Motivation Thread*

McMuffin · 03-10-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by import36

yup...same here.

question: since we're all at different stages of the program...the 1-30-60-90 day progress pics will be taken at different times. how should we go about posting those? my 30 day mark is coming up next monday...(don't think my body changed all that much

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I guess just post em on or around your 30,60 and 90 day marks unless someone has a better idea.

.:bHd:. · 03-10-2010, 01:18 PM

I say just save it and post it all at the end

coh4777 · 03-10-2010, 04:58 PM

Hey everybody I just recently started the program myself. As of this morning I completed day 5 (Legs and Back). It's definitely not easy and the biggest challenge for me has been the pullups. At first I started using the bands but it was a PITA to fiddle with them and figure out the right ones to use, so I switched to the chair method. While I'm able to do more reps, I have to concentrate to maintain my form. Hopefully in the coming weeks I will be strong enough to have good form and endurance and eventually move to no chair pullups!

One note on the yoga workout... I myself have never done any form of yoga until last night's Yoga X, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I'm pretty limber to begin with, so I was able to get into and hold most of the positions, and while it is nowhere near as strenuous as say plyo, I had a pretty good sweat going after 30 minutes or so. The biggest downside is that it is a long workout... 1hr 30 min!!! But it really works. For the couple days leading up to yoga, my hamstrings were extremely sore from the plyo. I was walking stiff and felt some pain every time i got into or out of a chair. But after doing the YogaX workout, they feel like new! Absolutely no soreness at all! So it just goes to show that it's a good workout to balance out the strength training with muscle flexibility.

Anyway good luck to everybody and I hope I make it through the full 90 days!

import36 · 03-10-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by coh4777

Hey everybody I just recently started the program myself. As of this morning I completed day 5 (Legs and Back). It's definitely not easy and the biggest challenge for me has been the pullups. At first I started using the bands but it was a PITA to fiddle with them and figure out the right ones to use, so I switched to the chair method. While I'm able to do more reps, I have to concentrate to maintain my form. Hopefully in the coming weeks I will be strong enough to have good form and endurance and eventually move to no chair pullups!

One note on the yoga workout... I myself have never done any form of yoga until last night's Yoga X, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I'm pretty limber to begin with, so I was able to get into and hold most of the positions, and while it is nowhere near as strenuous as say plyo, I had a pretty good sweat going after 30 minutes or so. The biggest downside is that it is a long workout... 1hr 30 min!!! But it really works. For the couple days leading up to yoga, my hamstrings were extremely sore from the plyo. I was walking stiff and felt some pain every time i got into or out of a chair. But after doing the YogaX workout, they feel like new! Absolutely no soreness at all! So it just goes to show that it's a good workout to balance out the strength training with muscle flexibility.

Anyway good luck to everybody and I hope I make it through the full 90 days!

on completing the yoga workout. i for one don't do the yoga workout...but substitute it with Kenpo Cardio (from the + workout). to be honest, i could definitely use it as my flexibility sucks...and it does make you break a sweat believe it or not. its just sooo long

import36 · 03-10-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

I say just save it and post it all at the end

that works for me...something like this:

Turbo>NA · 03-10-2010, 08:05 PM

I have been off of p90x for about a week maybe a little more. I have cheat here and there since being off. All this drama with friends, girlfriend, family, school, etc.. has made no time for anything.

Im thinking of starting over to day 1. I left of at the mid of week 3.

Shiould I start over. Its been more than a week. Shoudl I continue?

Your thoughts!?

McMuffin · 03-10-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

I have been off of p90x for about a week maybe a little more. I have cheat here and there since being off. All this drama with friends, girlfriend, family, school, etc.. has made no time for anything.

Im thinking of starting over to day 1. I left of at the mid of week 3.

Shiould I start over. Its been more than a week. Shoudl I continue?

Your thoughts!?

A week is a long time to be off of the program. Start all over my .2 cents.

jhv · 03-11-2010, 04:42 AM

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

import36 · 03-11-2010, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

I have been off of p90x for about a week maybe a little more. I have cheat here and there since being off. All this drama with friends, girlfriend, family, school, etc.. has made no time for anything.

Im thinking of starting over to day 1. I left of at the mid of week 3.

Shiould I start over. Its been more than a week. Shoudl I continue?

Your thoughts!?

to be honest...as my first 30 days comes to an end here shortly...i have missed more than a few workouts. two days in a row at most...but i've tried to make up for it by doing the workout on the 7th day...instead of rest/Stretch X.

if i missed an entire week or more...i'd probally just start over...especially if my diet went to shit too.

import36 · 03-11-2010, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

one thing i've found is that sometimes its hard as hell to get going. i work out in the late evening...8-830ish...and i have to really push myself sometimes to go downstairs and push PLAY.

but i tell you what...I FEEL FUCKING GREAT as soon as i'm done with the workout...which makes it all worthwhile.

McMuffin · 03-11-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jh valley

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

Welcome aboard

. You should join our transformation challenge.

Turbo > NA you should join too!!!

Gary@TireRack · 03-11-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by import36

one thing i've found is that sometimes its hard as hell to get going. i work out in the late evening...8-830ish...and i have to really push myself sometimes to go downstairs and push PLAY.

I'm a late evening guy also and I felt the same way during the first phase. That is no joke.

Now, it's not a choice, it's just something that I do. I just give it high priority. That feeling goes away over time. Just stick with it.

Garduna · 03-11-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jh valley

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

Ahh the humbling effect lol, we've all experienced it!

Just keep it up and never give up

add me to the list as well, thanks!

McMuffin · 03-11-2010, 09:11 PM

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.:bHd:. · 03-11-2010, 09:15 PM

So how soon did you guys start seeing results. Im starting phase 2 on monday and would say my body hasnt changed all that much. I feel a lot stronger though

TTexan · 03-11-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

So how soon did you guys start seeing results. Im starting phase 2 on monday and would say my body hasnt changed all that much. I feel a lot stronger though

Keep it up man!

Just got done with Shoulders and Arms, feeling pretty "swollen."

Made it through most of Ab Ripper without as many breaks, woo!

Any suggestions on substituting Plyo day? I have downstairs neighbors and they do not seem to like me hopping around on one leg...

McMuffin · 03-11-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TTexan

Any suggestions on substituting Plyo day? I have downstairs neighbors and they do not seem to like me hopping around on one leg...

Lmao. This made me crack up. Sorry man don't have an answer for you. Guess they'll just have to live with it for the next 90 days!

McMuffin · 03-11-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

haha im not posting up my ass on here. But im using p90x to build some muscle and for cardio because I think im too skinny right now.

My girlfriend is on month 2 while i skipped a bunch of days due to a busy and stressful schedule. She was already skinny but with a flat stomach. Now she is getting a six pack. Im not sure if I like it or not.

As long as she doesn't start packing more muscle than you, your alright!

McMuffin · 03-11-2010, 10:17 PM

What do your MAIN MEALS consist of daily? I just got back from Costco and bought Alaskan salmon, Chicken breasts, egg beaters and ESS protein. Hope I don't get bored of the same stuff day after day!

TTexan · 03-11-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by McMuffin

What do your MAIN MEALS consist of daily? I just got back from Costco and bought Alaskan salmon, Chicken breasts, egg beaters and ESS protein. Hope I don't get bored of the same stuff day after day!

I've been doing a couple eggs and slices of turkey bacon in the morning with some whey protein.

Mid morning snack is a Cliff Bar.

Lunch is usually a chicken salad or wrap / or Tuna Fish Sandwiches.

Mid afternoon snack is usually carrots.

Dinner is a combo and alternating rotation of Fish / Chicken / Wild Rice / Veggies / Salad

More whey protein after workout.

Post dinner snack might be a slice of bread with peanut butter or pistachios.

Lots of water, beer habit is hard to kick.

McMuffin · 03-11-2010, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTexan

I've been doing a couple eggs and slices of turkey bacon in the morning with some whey protein.

Mid morning snack is a Cliff Bar.

Lunch is usually a chicken salad or wrap / or Tuna Fish Sandwiches.

Mid afternoon snack is usually carrots.

Dinner is a combo and alternating rotation of Fish / Chicken / Wild Rice / Veggies / Salad

More whey protein after workout.

Post dinner snack might be a slice of bread with peanut butter or pistachios.

Lots of water, beer habit is hard to kick.

Are you substituting the recovery drink with protein? I've been meaning to buy a recovery drink and might pick up Endurox R4. I'll be starting Monday.

UdubBadger · 03-12-2010, 12:32 AM

been thinking about doing this... I did a similar program a few yrs back for just abs and it worked well but never made it past the 1st 45 days cuz it got boring. I'm sure I could stick with this since there is also lifting involved but I just don't want to give up playing basketball 3-4 days a week and know if I do this stuff I'll have absolutely no energy to do both.

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