I still dilly dally and take more than an hour to actually start, but I don't dread it like I used to. It makes me feel wonderful for the rest of the day!
I've noticed I'm quite a bit more flexible, and some of the harder poses are doable by now. I started out p90x hating yoga, and now I think it is something I want to do on a regular basis indefinitely--the benefits are amazing!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
I've been a very bad girl
At least at blogging!
I've still been doing P90x, and am about to start the second recovery week--I did take a little bit of a break over the holidays, but I plan to be back tomorrow in full force!
I've still been doing P90x, and am about to start the second recovery week--I did take a little bit of a break over the holidays, but I plan to be back tomorrow in full force!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Discouraged...
It's Day 22, and I'm feeling pretty discouraged. No major changes in inches or weight. I definitely feel like I've developed more muscle, but I want the stats!
This is also the beginning of Recovery Week #1--which means double Yoga--ugh!
Luckily, my wonderful roommate, Allison, has decided to share the pain with me. Yay!
This is also the beginning of Recovery Week #1--which means double Yoga--ugh!
Luckily, my wonderful roommate, Allison, has decided to share the pain with me. Yay!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Hypnotism, Oreos, and Water
Two exciting things happened today outside of the P90x world.
1. I googled my own blog and found out someone named twittered about it! Granted, it was a link to my post about how Winter Oreos sing to me...but I'll take what I can get.
2. I was hypnotized.
No, not in the dog-barking, duck-quacking sort of way. I had the opportunity through work, so I decided to try it. We worked on getting me to avoid cookies, candy, and soda--three of my big downfalls that have been slowing me down so far.
I was completely conscious the whole time--there were no trances or anything like that involved. My "hypnotist" (also an employee) had me go through visualizations of switching behaviors--I wont go into it to much here, but it was pretty interesting and not creepy at all.
So far I've eaten two cookies today, but I'll give it a little more time :)
However, I had to pick an alternate behavior for eating candy & drinking soda, so I picked drinking water for both. Oddly enough, I had the strangest urge to drink water while watching Glee this evening--my roommate just confirmed it was during the bake sale portion of the TV show.
Maybe it's working?
In P90x land, it is now Day 15. I accidentally switched up my days and did Shoulders/Arms/Ab Ripper X instead of Cardio X, but I don't think the world will end.
I am pretty proud of myself, though--combined with the Pilates class, it was 2.5 hours of exercise today! I'm going to be hurting tomorrow...
1. I googled my own blog and found out someone named twittered about it! Granted, it was a link to my post about how Winter Oreos sing to me...but I'll take what I can get.
2. I was hypnotized.
No, not in the dog-barking, duck-quacking sort of way. I had the opportunity through work, so I decided to try it. We worked on getting me to avoid cookies, candy, and soda--three of my big downfalls that have been slowing me down so far.
I was completely conscious the whole time--there were no trances or anything like that involved. My "hypnotist" (also an employee) had me go through visualizations of switching behaviors--I wont go into it to much here, but it was pretty interesting and not creepy at all.
So far I've eaten two cookies today, but I'll give it a little more time :)
However, I had to pick an alternate behavior for eating candy & drinking soda, so I picked drinking water for both. Oddly enough, I had the strangest urge to drink water while watching Glee this evening--my roommate just confirmed it was during the bake sale portion of the TV show.
Maybe it's working?
In P90x land, it is now Day 15. I accidentally switched up my days and did Shoulders/Arms/Ab Ripper X instead of Cardio X, but I don't think the world will end.
I am pretty proud of myself, though--combined with the Pilates class, it was 2.5 hours of exercise today! I'm going to be hurting tomorrow...
Monday, November 9, 2009
Holiday Oreos & I Hate Yoga
I've been a bad blogger again...
Recent updates:
Recent updates:
- I did my second round of yoga on Friday--UGH! I just cant get past how boring it is. I love all of the other workouts because it seems like they fly by--Yoga just draggggggsss on. I'm not looking forward to a doubleshot of this workout during recovery week.
- I hit a BAD food snag, due to holiday goodies such as Starbucks holiday lattes and these little black and red devils:
I swear they sing to me.
- I am happy to have been sticking with the workouts. Today will be X Stretch (which I actually have not done yet) and a Pilates class.
- I've also decided to check out the message boards on TeamBeachbody.com to get a little more support.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Day 9
I'm starting the cycle over again--one more week after this and then the first recovery week (which is filled with Yoga, so I'm really not excited about it)
The workouts are still fine--my biggest problem now is diet. I do well until I get home in the evening--then all I want is SUGAR! So far, I've limited it to frozen yogurt from Orange Tree (which isn't so bad), but some candy corn and a chocolate bar have snuck in there as well.
I'd really hate for all of my hard work to go to waste, so I'm going to continue working on buckling down--I've at least kicked the grilled-cheese-at-midnight habit!
The enemy:
The workouts are still fine--my biggest problem now is diet. I do well until I get home in the evening--then all I want is SUGAR! So far, I've limited it to frozen yogurt from Orange Tree (which isn't so bad), but some candy corn and a chocolate bar have snuck in there as well.
I'd really hate for all of my hard work to go to waste, so I'm going to continue working on buckling down--I've at least kicked the grilled-cheese-at-midnight habit!
The enemy:
Monday, November 2, 2009
And on the 7th day...
She rested. And took measurements.
Actually, I had planned on doing X Stretch, but didn't get around to it until after midnight. I figured a nice 15 minute stretching routine would feel nice before bed--it's actually 60 minutes...whoops.
In my defense, the official guide does say REST or X Stretch, so I really don't feel so bad, especially since I had Pilates class today.
And now for the measurements:
No changes, except for 1/2 inch lost in the chest, waist, and hips. I apparently gained a 1/2 inch in my thighs and above my knee--oh joy!
Gained 1.8 lbs, but LOST 2% body fat--woohoo!
I definitely could have done wayyyyy better with the diet last week, so even itty bitty results are encouraging--I am very happy about the body fat, though--I'm hoping it isn't a scale fluke...
Actually, I had planned on doing X Stretch, but didn't get around to it until after midnight. I figured a nice 15 minute stretching routine would feel nice before bed--it's actually 60 minutes...whoops.
In my defense, the official guide does say REST or X Stretch, so I really don't feel so bad, especially since I had Pilates class today.
And now for the measurements:
No changes, except for 1/2 inch lost in the chest, waist, and hips. I apparently gained a 1/2 inch in my thighs and above my knee--oh joy!
Gained 1.8 lbs, but LOST 2% body fat--woohoo!
I definitely could have done wayyyyy better with the diet last week, so even itty bitty results are encouraging--I am very happy about the body fat, though--I'm hoping it isn't a scale fluke...
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