Last year, Josh and I made a brief attempt at P90X. The attempt lasted a week, after which we quit, and I went on to do Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred instead. One thing we did do as part of starting P90X, however, was write down our starting weights and body fat percentages. I am proud to say that since last year, we've really improved! I lost just shy of 10 lbs and 1.2% body fat. Josh lost almost 12 lbs and 1.5% body fat. Today we started P90X again, the Lean version, with the diets. The Lean version is like the Classic version (just a re-arrangement of the DVDs), but geared more towards fat loss over building muscle. Today we did the Core Synergistics and if memory serves me right, it was a lot easier than when we did it last year. Mind you, since last year, we have run a half marathon, and lost some weight so that certainly helps.
Here we go again!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
Beginning Once Again
So, in a moment of motivation, I signed myself up for the Slackers Half Marathon. You got it, the Slackers are coming. The date is June 25th and here's something rather interesting ... the entire race is downhill. Starting at 10,630 and ending at 8400 feet ... should prove to be a rather interesting race. I'm actually excited about this race, and granted, I have a lot of work ahead of me, but this past weekend when I went hiking and trail running got my motivational juices flowing :-)
Given that this race starts at 10,630 feet ... it is a high altitude race, and I'm rather glad that I've been going for "higher" hikes and getting used to exerting myself at a higher altitude :-) I run out of breath a lot faster, but considering that this one is all downhill, it will help out a little bit with that ... not a lot, but just enough.
Given that this race starts at 10,630 feet ... it is a high altitude race, and I'm rather glad that I've been going for "higher" hikes and getting used to exerting myself at a higher altitude :-) I run out of breath a lot faster, but considering that this one is all downhill, it will help out a little bit with that ... not a lot, but just enough.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
So, what, Day One?
So today was my first day without work to really try and get back into the scheme of things. I managed to get in 4 miles and then spent the rest of my day cleaning and wondering what in the heck I'm doing with myself.
Hey, it's a start, yes?
I'm hoping the weather holds up tomorrow and I can try to get in my normal six and see how that feels. I was going to do it when I got home from work last night, but it wasn't exactly warm out and I didn't feel like bundling up ... so I just didn't go. Instead, I watched some Buffy, and got some zzz's.
I guess the good news is that my glutes are killing me any longer ... that was harsh from Bob the other day (I didn't post about that one - as this came after the Tuesday massacre). I didn't think that workout was going to affect me as much as it did, but I guess the good news is that it did affect me, and it wasn't boring so I'll try to keep that one in there. I think part of my problem with the videos is now too much of a choice instead of too little. It's the whole, um, so which do I do today bit, and on days when I don't feel up to making such a hard decision (as the sarcasm oozes out of every pore of my being), I just don't do it.
Hello, routine, I need you back :-)
Hey, it's a start, yes?
I'm hoping the weather holds up tomorrow and I can try to get in my normal six and see how that feels. I was going to do it when I got home from work last night, but it wasn't exactly warm out and I didn't feel like bundling up ... so I just didn't go. Instead, I watched some Buffy, and got some zzz's.
I guess the good news is that my glutes are killing me any longer ... that was harsh from Bob the other day (I didn't post about that one - as this came after the Tuesday massacre). I didn't think that workout was going to affect me as much as it did, but I guess the good news is that it did affect me, and it wasn't boring so I'll try to keep that one in there. I think part of my problem with the videos is now too much of a choice instead of too little. It's the whole, um, so which do I do today bit, and on days when I don't feel up to making such a hard decision (as the sarcasm oozes out of every pore of my being), I just don't do it.
Hello, routine, I need you back :-)
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Starting Over?
Ok, so today I wanted to give one of Bob's new DVDs a shot, and I gotta tell you, after 10 minutes I was wiped out. Did I finish the workout you ask, why no I did not. My legs were jelly after the first 10 minutes and I just couldn't do another lunge or squat to save my life. I feel like I did back in October when we first started all of this. If we want to do a marathon in six months I have a heck of a lot of work in front of me. I don't know what happened. Contentment after finishing the first one? and relaxing just a little bit too much?
The good news is that I can still do push-ups and I can still do jumping jacks ... but my stamina has puttered out. I don't know if it is because last week was the first week of my schedule change and the days just have me thrown for a loop, or what? All I know is I need to get myself back into a nice and STEADY routine if I want to make this work.
The good news is that I can still do push-ups and I can still do jumping jacks ... but my stamina has puttered out. I don't know if it is because last week was the first week of my schedule change and the days just have me thrown for a loop, or what? All I know is I need to get myself back into a nice and STEADY routine if I want to make this work.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Jillian Ripped
So, I've been out of this for a while. My schedule has been going schizo for the past few weeks and this week it is finally settling into what it will be for the near future, so I'm trying to get back into a schedule. My free time is going to be few and far between, but my weekends will be free and my hikes and long runs will totally be fitting in on those days. My weekdays will get in some short workouts and some walks if I'm lucky. I'll have to see how the first few "long" days go and how I'm adjusting to see whether or not it is something I can maintain for the long term. This is all trial 'n error right now . . .
I decided that I was going to give Jillian another shot and try out another DVD of hers - this one is Ripped in 30. It utilizes the same 3-2-1 method as her 3DS, so I was excited to give it a shot. Plus, I wanted something more to change things up. Now, granted, I have the 10 Minute solution workouts that add to my routine, but I really liked the way Jillian kicked my ass from October to November and decided she needed another chance.
I also got some more Bob DVDs (these are an hour in length, so they are reserved for my weekends when I will have that time), so look out for those reviews as well. I have 3 hour long ones to review and another Biggest Loser one to review (that one will be a weekday one since it is a 25 minute workout).
So, onto Jillian and her "Ripped in 30." For starters, this one is a little different than 3DS - it has 4 workouts instead of the 3 in 3DS. So, instead of having 10 days to get used to the difficulty level, I only have a week. We shall see how this goes - I need something to kick my ass because I've been slacking quite profusely since the run in February and I can tell that some of the weight I've lost has come back with a vengeance.
There are some recognizable moves from the other Jillian programs we've been blogging about, but there are some new ones as well. In the strength moves, instead of being 2 moves that are repeated, she does 3 that are repeated. So, while you are not doing the same move for as long, you are getting more muscle groups involved. The cardio ... well, let's just say I don't care for this one as much as I enjoyed the 3DS cardio. These ones don't get my heart rate up, save for the 3d round when she throws in some running in place. As far as the abs go ... um, fricking plank moves. So the first round isn't bad at all. The second round has those damn plank moves where you keep your elbow down and then lift at the hips, my ability to move in that manner has NOT improved. The third round is nice ab work that I can do without problem - crunches and reverse crunches.
With this being week one for abs, I'm dreading what weeks 3 and 4 look like. Cardio, well I just hope it improves, otherwise I am going to have to supplement the moves from 3DS into the segments. Strength - overall, I like the variety.
We shall see if Day 2 provides any changes (other than my own subs to get my heart going). Tomorrow I think I am also going to sample one of 10 Minute Solution segments since those get my heart rate going without any trouble at all.
I decided that I was going to give Jillian another shot and try out another DVD of hers - this one is Ripped in 30. It utilizes the same 3-2-1 method as her 3DS, so I was excited to give it a shot. Plus, I wanted something more to change things up. Now, granted, I have the 10 Minute solution workouts that add to my routine, but I really liked the way Jillian kicked my ass from October to November and decided she needed another chance.
I also got some more Bob DVDs (these are an hour in length, so they are reserved for my weekends when I will have that time), so look out for those reviews as well. I have 3 hour long ones to review and another Biggest Loser one to review (that one will be a weekday one since it is a 25 minute workout).
So, onto Jillian and her "Ripped in 30." For starters, this one is a little different than 3DS - it has 4 workouts instead of the 3 in 3DS. So, instead of having 10 days to get used to the difficulty level, I only have a week. We shall see how this goes - I need something to kick my ass because I've been slacking quite profusely since the run in February and I can tell that some of the weight I've lost has come back with a vengeance.
There are some recognizable moves from the other Jillian programs we've been blogging about, but there are some new ones as well. In the strength moves, instead of being 2 moves that are repeated, she does 3 that are repeated. So, while you are not doing the same move for as long, you are getting more muscle groups involved. The cardio ... well, let's just say I don't care for this one as much as I enjoyed the 3DS cardio. These ones don't get my heart rate up, save for the 3d round when she throws in some running in place. As far as the abs go ... um, fricking plank moves. So the first round isn't bad at all. The second round has those damn plank moves where you keep your elbow down and then lift at the hips, my ability to move in that manner has NOT improved. The third round is nice ab work that I can do without problem - crunches and reverse crunches.
With this being week one for abs, I'm dreading what weeks 3 and 4 look like. Cardio, well I just hope it improves, otherwise I am going to have to supplement the moves from 3DS into the segments. Strength - overall, I like the variety.
We shall see if Day 2 provides any changes (other than my own subs to get my heart going). Tomorrow I think I am also going to sample one of 10 Minute Solution segments since those get my heart rate going without any trouble at all.
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