This is really for Bobby J but I figured I'd post it. What is the deal with the Power 90 1-2 and 3-4. I first thought that there were four different workouts that you phased through. Now I'm seeing that there are only 2 and you progress with reps or weights. I skimmed through 3-4 and it looks like the same workout again only faster. Is this the case? And if so, really, how do you know when you are ready for 3-4?
BTW...we are loving it, though ChefEd had to miss out today. It wasn't nearly as much "fun" without him.
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Beach Comber
I just ordered mine. You guys should be getting commission! Can't wait!!!
Beach FanaticAuthor
There have been a couple of days that I've gotten busy and didn't carve out the time do it and then hated myself the next day. I'm finally solidly doing the 3-4. max pushups were awful but the max squats rocked (doing as many as possible in the time limit). Tony does love his lunges OMG. We're going to have our own Sowal Power90 crew withthe way this board is going.
Beach Fanatic
I just ordered mine. You guys should be getting commission! Can't wait!!!
wow! this is so cool. you may want to reconsider your user name! LOL
Pizza does not fall into the firt tier of the Micah ladder!
Skunky
Little brown box on the porch when I got home today!
Beach FanaticAuthor
Little brown box on the porch when I got home today!
But when will your Power 90 arrive?
Starting on Monday?
Beach Fanatic
Ok. Who all is doing this and where are you with it. I have done this video 4 separate 90 day programs and can help anyone if they get stuck. We could also use this thread for motivation. So..... Where are you and when are you starting Did you take the pictures and are you following the diet? Lets hear it!
Beach Fanatic
Ok. Who all is doing this and where are you with it.
Me!!!
I am on day three of the 6-day Fat Burner Express program, which I took to be kind of a precurser to the Power 90 (ergo, Power 96?). I plan to take the pictures, measurements, etc. when I start the Power 90 program itself in 4 days. I was sick all weekend, and therefore probably didn't put as much "oomph" into the workouts as I would have otherwise, but I pushed Play, darnit! So far, so good.
I'm loving even the limited diet of the 6-day program--yummy, yummy grilled shrimp salad for lunch today
--but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't looking forward to some of the terrific looking recipes in the little cookbook they sent me... (Power Pancakes... 
)I am also so looking forward to my workout tonight, as I am feeling better, and can't wait to get up and move! I am finding out how much I missed having a more structured workout (I do walk regularly on the treadmill, and do some rowing on the Bowflex, but haven't had a really structured regimen in a long while.)
Bobby and Bev, you guys are the greatest, by the way!
It's so cool that you are encouraging others to go for it like this! Talked to Bev for a few minutes this afternoon, and she's like my own personal cheerleader! Thanks! Beach Fanatic
Kit,
This is awesome!!!!! Just keep pushing play until it becomes just part of your day. When and if you hit the wall just reach out and ask for some motivation. Good luck and keep us posted.
This is awesome!!!!! Just keep pushing play until it becomes just part of your day. When and if you hit the wall just reach out and ask for some motivation. Good luck and keep us posted.
Beach FanaticAuthor
I have been out of it for three days. I know this is very bad behavior. Two days were just me getting busy with life. Yesterday I was out sick. DO NOT EAT AT MCALISTER"S DELI in Destin.
But I'm on it today, I might have to go easy so I don't fall over.
I started this on July 6 so I'm coming up on 30 days though I have missed about 6 days in there so I'm really 24 days in.
I can report a great increase in strength and endurance. I have increased the weight that I use, the reps that I do and can actually complete 7-10 plank pushups. Also riding my bike on the trainer for 30 minutes.
Lost 6 pounds and 3 inches overall. My arms are getting definition back. I LOVE THAT!
I have been using a program called Tap and Track on my Iphone to track everything I eat. I have done this in the past with a PalmPilot program and had great results. It keeps me from consuming too little protein, too many empty calories or carbs. My problem has always been eating too little throughout the day, not getting the protein or eating too much fruit which puts me way over on sugar. This program is not as good as the one I had on the pilot but it is pretty good.
I told my daughter about doing this. I told her that I didn't log verything I ate one day, you know what that means? It means that ate so badly that I was embarrassed to even show myself what I had done!
Time to push play!
But I'm on it today, I might have to go easy so I don't fall over.
I started this on July 6 so I'm coming up on 30 days though I have missed about 6 days in there so I'm really 24 days in.
I can report a great increase in strength and endurance. I have increased the weight that I use, the reps that I do and can actually complete 7-10 plank pushups. Also riding my bike on the trainer for 30 minutes.
Lost 6 pounds and 3 inches overall. My arms are getting definition back. I LOVE THAT!
I have been using a program called Tap and Track on my Iphone to track everything I eat. I have done this in the past with a PalmPilot program and had great results. It keeps me from consuming too little protein, too many empty calories or carbs. My problem has always been eating too little throughout the day, not getting the protein or eating too much fruit which puts me way over on sugar. This program is not as good as the one I had on the pilot but it is pretty good.
I told my daughter about doing this. I told her that I didn't log verything I ate one day, you know what that means? It means that ate so badly that I was embarrassed to even show myself what I had done!
Time to push play!
Beach Fanatic
I have been out of it for three days. I know this is very bad behavior. Two days were just me getting busy with life. Yesterday I was out sick. DO NOT EAT AT MCALISTER"S DELI in Destin.
But I'm on it today, I might have to go easy so I don't fall over.
I started this on July 6 so I'm coming up on 30 days though I have missed about 6 days in there so I'm really 24 days in.
I can report a great increase in strength and endurance. I have increased the weight that I use, the reps that I do and can actually complete 7-10 plank pushups. Also riding my bike on the trainer for 30 minutes.
Lost 6 pounds and 3 inches overall. My arms are getting definition back. I LOVE THAT!
I have been using a program called Tap and Track on my Iphone to track everything I eat. I have done this in the past with a PalmPilot program and had great results. It keeps me from consuming too little protein, too many empty calories or carbs. My problem has always been eating too little throughout the day, not getting the protein or eating too much fruit which puts me way over on sugar. This program is not as good as the one I had on the pilot but it is pretty good.
I told my daughter about doing this. I told her that I didn't log verything I ate one day, you know what that means? It means that ate so badly that I was embarrassed to even show myself what I had done!
Time to push play!
You are really kicking butt. Don't worry about the 3 days. Sometimes, I think it is your bodies way of saying, "give me a break". The body will find a way to rest. One way or another. The biggest issue I see most of the time is people push themselves too hard and burn out. Feel good about your mini break and hop right back in! Just push play and go through the motions! You are really doing awesome.
Skunky
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Beach Fanatic
OK, day 7 update...
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Beach Fanatic
My box came in the mail Friday..company has left...so today may be the day the box gets opened.
beats on hood
I just ordered Power 90! This is a result of being called fat and stupid a few days ago.
I am really tired of people walking through our yard to get to the private beach walkover that our neighborhood pays for. I nicely told a group of people starting to walk down our driveway in order to cut through to the beach that, as the sign says, this is a private road with a private beach access. They said that the sheriff told them that it was okay. I told them nicely that said the sheriff was wrong. The apparent father in the group got right up into Big D's face and bulged his chest out, as though to try to start a fight. Big D just looked at him in amazement, and I told the guy that he's a lot taller than you. The guy said that he might be shorter, but at least he's not fat like we are. Then he said that we obviously have low IQs if we thought we knew more than the sheriff's office. I told him that's not the case because we both have Ph.D.'s. He wouldn't let up -- kept snarling at us with his upper lip curled and teeth gritted. Finally his wife and daughter were so embarrassed by him that they talked him into dropping it.
I cried. It really hurt my feelings that someone called me fat and stupid. I know the latter is not true, but I do need to lose some weight after having two family members in the hospital and/or nursing home since April and only having time to pick up fast food.
I am really tired of people walking through our yard to get to the private beach walkover that our neighborhood pays for. I nicely told a group of people starting to walk down our driveway in order to cut through to the beach that, as the sign says, this is a private road with a private beach access. They said that the sheriff told them that it was okay. I told them nicely that said the sheriff was wrong. The apparent father in the group got right up into Big D's face and bulged his chest out, as though to try to start a fight. Big D just looked at him in amazement, and I told the guy that he's a lot taller than you. The guy said that he might be shorter, but at least he's not fat like we are. Then he said that we obviously have low IQs if we thought we knew more than the sheriff's office. I told him that's not the case because we both have Ph.D.'s. He wouldn't let up -- kept snarling at us with his upper lip curled and teeth gritted. Finally his wife and daughter were so embarrassed by him that they talked him into dropping it.
I cried. It really hurt my feelings that someone called me fat and stupid. I know the latter is not true, but I do need to lose some weight after having two family members in the hospital and/or nursing home since April and only having time to pick up fast food.
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Beach Fanatic
I just ordered Power 90! This is a result of being called fat and stupid a few days ago.
I am really tired of people walking through our yard to get to the private beach walkover that our neighborhood pays for. I nicely told a group of people starting to walk down our driveway in order to cut through to the beach that, as the sign says, this is a private road with a private beach access. They said that the sheriff told them that it was okay. I told them nicely that said the sheriff was wrong. The apparent father in the group got right up into Big D's face and bulged his chest out, as though to try to start a fight. Big D just looked at him in amazement, and I told the guy that he's a lot taller than you. The guy said that he might be shorter, but at least he's not fat like we are. Then he said that we obviously have low IQs if we thought we knew more than the sheriff's office. I told him that's not the case because we both have Ph.D.'s. He would let up -- kept snarling at us with his upper lip curled and teeth gritted. Finally his wife and daughter were so embarrassed by him that they talked him into dropping it.
I cried. It really hurt my feelings that someone called me fat and stupid. I know the latter is not true, but I do need to lose some weight after having two family members in the hospital and/or nursing home since April and only having time to pick up fast food.
That's really awful! I'm so sorry.
I'm sure that even though your rational brain knows the guy was a mean-spirited jerk, it still makes you hurt some. Feelings aren't based on logic.
On the brighter side, maybe you will get healthier than you've ever been as a result. Karma is a cool thing.
I've been following this thread, got inspired, and am about to start Power 90 on Monday. Wow, tomorrow!
Meanwhile, I'm sending positive thoughts your way!
SoWal Guide
OK, day 7 update...crack me up.
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okay, I've read through this thread and it is quite motivational. I too have just started to think about exercising for the first time in a year (and actually went to a pilates class last week and still sore as hail). I'll have to take a look at that Power thang. thanks ya'll for helping motivate me and others!
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Beach Fanatic
I opened the box and actually read the information this morning. After my usual weights and treadmill workout, I popped in the DVD.
I lasted 5 minutes, but I hadn't eaten yet and I already did 45 minutes and I think I was just tired already....I hope. I will try it again in the morning. It seems simple enough, just a different learning curve. In that five minutes, I can already feel muscles I hadn't felt before. I am not sore, I am just aware that something else got worked on.
I am excited. I went to the grocery store and bought lots of fruits, veggies and lean meat, ie: chicken, fish and shrimp. And I am drinking lots of water. I feel thinner already!!!!
I lasted 5 minutes, but I hadn't eaten yet and I already did 45 minutes and I think I was just tired already....I hope. I will try it again in the morning. It seems simple enough, just a different learning curve. In that five minutes, I can already feel muscles I hadn't felt before. I am not sore, I am just aware that something else got worked on.
I am excited. I went to the grocery store and bought lots of fruits, veggies and lean meat, ie: chicken, fish and shrimp. And I am drinking lots of water. I feel thinner already!!!!
SoWal Guide
I opened the box and actually read the information this morning. After my usual weights and treadmill workout, I popped in the DVD.
I lasted 5 minutes, but I hadn't eaten yet and I already did 45 minutes and I think I was just tired already....I hope. I will try it again in the morning. It seems simple enough, just a different learning curve. In that five minutes, I can already feel muscles I hadn't felt before. I am not sore, I am just aware that something else got worked on.
I am excited. I went to the grocery store and bought lots of fruits, veggies and lean meat, ie: chicken, fish and shrimp. And I am drinking lots of water. I feel thinner already!!!!
well you took the first step and opened the box, so good for you!!!
wonder if skunky ever opened his box.
beats on hood
That's really awful! I'm so sorry.Thanks. And you're right.
I'm sure that even though your rational brain knows the guy was a mean-spirited jerk, it still makes you hurt some. Feelings aren't based on logic.
On the brighter side, maybe you will get healthier than you've ever been as a result. Karma is a cool thing.
I've been following this thread, got inspired, and am about to start Power 90 on Monday. Wow, tomorrow!
Meanwhile, I'm sending positive thoughts your way!
I opened the box and actually read the information this morning. After my usual weights and treadmill workout, I popped in the DVD.Keep it up! I think the first two weeks of a lifestyle change are the hardest.
I lasted 5 minutes, but I hadn't eaten yet and I already did 45 minutes and I think I was just tired already....I hope. I will try it again in the morning. It seems simple enough, just a different learning curve. In that five minutes, I can already feel muscles I hadn't felt before. I am not sore, I am just aware that something else got worked on.
I am excited. I went to the grocery store and bought lots of fruits, veggies and lean meat, ie: chicken, fish and shrimp. And I am drinking lots of water. I feel thinner already!!!!
I have been out of it for three days. I know this is very bad behavior. Two days were just me getting busy with life. Yesterday I was out sick. DO NOT EAT AT MCALISTER"S DELI in Destin.Sorry you got sick. But if you had Phenergan IV in the hospital, that stuff is awesome.
But I'm on it today, I might have to go easy so I don't fall over.
I started this on July 6 so I'm coming up on 30 days though I have missed about 6 days in there so I'm really 24 days in.
I can report a great increase in strength and endurance. I have increased the weight that I use, the reps that I do and can actually complete 7-10 plank pushups. Also riding my bike on the trainer for 30 minutes.
Lost 6 pounds and 3 inches overall. My arms are getting definition back. I LOVE THAT!
I have been using a program called Tap and Track on my Iphone to track everything I eat. I have done this in the past with a PalmPilot program and had great results. It keeps me from consuming too little protein, too many empty calories or carbs. My problem has always been eating too little throughout the day, not getting the protein or eating too much fruit which puts me way over on sugar. This program is not as good as the one I had on the pilot but it is pretty good.
I told my daughter about doing this. I told her that I didn't log verything I ate one day, you know what that means? It means that ate so badly that I was embarrassed to even show myself what I had done!
Time to push play!
Congrats on your progress weight-wise!
Tap and Track sounds great. But I don't have an iPhone. I've seen websites that help you track your calories with a large database of name brands and spedific restaurant items, but not one that tells me if I've eaten the right variety of food items. Does anyone know of a website or an app that works on Windows XP that does this?
Beach FanaticAuthor
Keep it up! I think the first two weeks of a lifestyle change are the hardest.
Sorry you got sick. But if you had Phenergan IV in the hospital, that stuff is awesome.
Congrats on your progress weight-wise!
Tap and Track sounds great. But I don't have an iPhone. I've seen websites that help you track your calories with a large database of name brands and spedific restaurant items, but not one that tells me if I've eaten the right variety of food items. Does anyone know of a website or an app that works on Windows XP that does this?
And I am STILL sick. I have lost three pounds this week but it is due to lack of calorie intake, not output. I don't know what this dreg is that I picked up.
Calorie King is a website that tracks stuff. There was a fitness program that was desktop I had before. I'll try to remember what it was. I prefer to have it on a pda and HATE having to log in to a website to log stuff. I'm trying to remember if my Garmin software had something.
Skunky, you made me stop, drop and roll with your progress. I guess you made a good first step though. Starting tomorrow?
Tootsie, come on over and try out our dvd if you want to. You could borrow it to have a look-see.
Beach Fanatic
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But you're using the box to do bicep curls, right?
I actually stuck with the six-day Express program for eight days (lost a little over seven pounds--I think I always lose more the first week of a program--but I feel fantastic!) and I am starting the actual Power 90 TODAY!
Wish me luck!
Beach Fanatic
Having my smoothie now.....I'll report back on how far along I get on Phase I.
Beach Fanatic
WoW! You all are really doing awesome. Keep it up and keep reporting back! 30A Skunkape.... Let me know when you are ready. It will be sooooooo worth it!
Beach Fanatic
Completed 35 minute cardio.....saving the abs for tomorrow. Feels grayt!!!!!
Beach Fanatic
I just ordered Power 90! This is a result of being called fat and stupid a few days ago.
I am really tired of people walking through our yard to get to the private beach walkover that our neighborhood pays for. I nicely told a group of people starting to walk down our driveway in order to cut through to the beach that, as the sign says, this is a private road with a private beach access. They said that the sheriff told them that it was okay. I told them nicely that said the sheriff was wrong. The apparent father in the group got right up into Big D's face and bulged his chest out, as though to try to start a fight. Big D just looked at him in amazement, and I told the guy that he's a lot taller than you. The guy said that he might be shorter, but at least he's not fat like we are. Then he said that we obviously have low IQs if we thought we knew more than the sheriff's office. I told him that's not the case because we both have Ph.D.'s. He wouldn't let up -- kept snarling at us with his upper lip curled and teeth gritted. Finally his wife and daughter were so embarrassed by him that they talked him into dropping it.
I cried. It really hurt my feelings that someone called me fat and stupid. I know the latter is not true, but I do need to lose some weight after having two family members in the hospital and/or nursing home since April and only having time to pick up fast food.
I am sorry but mean people just suck! I must tell you 5 years ago, I was there. I had no clue I was really in bad shape. WE were surfing in Costa Rico so I thought I was in good enough condition to do that so I must be OK. I even had a personal trainer(The good ol days). Then the pictures from the trip came back and I was the fat guy in the middle.... I could not believe how my mind had manipulated my head into thinking I was in shape. I saw the Power 90 commercial and something just clicked. Go for it and I promise if you follow the instructions it will work for you. Bev and I have kicked it up another notch and it has even become something we share in our marriage. Remember it is about progress not perfection. Just keep coming back and pushing play. Never give up and it will become a part of who you are. Maybe, these mean people did you a favor. Now go show them! They will always be mean and inconsiderate. You are smart and can lose weight!
Good luck!
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