P90X Week 1: My New Part-Time Job
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P90X is my new part time job. It’s time consuming but week one is in the bag. And it wasn’t easy. I am happy to say that I made it through all of the workouts and stuck to the diet pretty well. I think the hardest thing so far is the diet. It’s tough eating such a high protein, low carb and low fat diet. I’m getting a little tired of egg white omelet’s. I need to get some new ideas for meals when I get time to do some research. I did however lose a pound and a half this week so I am quite happy about that.
Even though I’ve been getting plenty of sleep, I have been feeling tired in the afternoons. I think the workouts are tiring me out. I have been drinking chocolate milk for my recovery drink after reading a study that was done on it. I’m thinking about trying a “real” recovery drink to see if it makes any difference. The Nesquik
I really have enjoyed the workouts, they are tough but fast paced and I like Tony Horton’s style. I think doing some Firm workout videos
A few notes on the first week:
My favorite workout was Kenpo X, it reminded me of my days of taking karate classes. My least favorite workout was Yoga X. I like yoga but come on, an hour and a half? I was getting bored with it. The hardest workout by far was Ab Ripper X. 3 months out after having a baby, my abs and tummy are still pretty much mush. Hopefully Ab Ripper X will change that soon though!
Hang in there, you can do it.
I have read the P90X Nutrition Guide a couple of times through. I had difficulty even trying the Phase 1 diet plan. I discovered over the past few years that I needed more protein in my diet, so you might think I’d be OK with 40% protein. In reality, I am happy with about 30% protein, 40% carbs, and 30% fat, which is what Jillian Michaels recommends and falls somewhere in between the categories of the P90X plans. I have read a couple of P90X bloggers complaining about eating a lot of egg whites and feeling tired from the low carbs.
It’s great that you are taking the program seriously. I’m sure you will be happy with the results. It’s a nice variety of workouts, the tone is positive rather than “tough”, and after a while you feel like you are part of the Beachbody community. As Tony says, “Keep pressing Play.”
@Fred Yes I have having a lot of trouble keeping the fat to 20%. I used to do a 40% protein, 30% carbs 30% fat and that worked pretty well. Maybe I will try that. I am happy with the first week of weight loss though so I’m afraid to mess with it too much!
Keep going girl! You can do it! As far as yoga goes look into the one on one yogas with tony horton. I got he fountain of youth and love it. Only 45 minutes and is good. Humming bird is just as good. I can send you some information on it if you want.
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@John I will check out the one on one work out. Thanks for the info. What is hummingbird?
Patience Hummingbird. Its one of the two one on one yoga cds.
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