Power 90 ?

It seems like it is easy to do and you are not alone. It always amazes me when we work so hard and then blow it in a few short weeks over our diet. I have finally gotten better after about 5 years of struggling. But... some nights I wake up and the oreos talk to me from the kitchen. I rarely give in these days but sometimes you just got to give in and then understand it is ok. This seems to be the place where people fall off. They just say, oh well I will start next week. Then they never do. You have to make your good diet the normal way of life and the treats the exception. Must people have this theory backwards. They eat good for a few days and they think they should be ready to run a 10k. The issue is that should be the norm. I think when we learn to eat within the healthy lifestyle and know we will have exception we begin to have long term results. A peice of cake is ok. A peice of cake everyday is not so ok.

The older you get the tougher it gets is definately the truth. In my 20's I would always gain 15 or so lbs. in the winter and then throw off 20 lbs in a month during the summer. As I reached my 30's this stopped happening. I have had to do things to make my metabolism stay healthy. Diet, water consumption, stretching and exercise all must be combined to maintain a healthy weight. Now that I am within a couple of yrs of 40 it gets tougher to withstand prolonged work outs and cardio bricks. My knees and shoulders definately took too much abuse in my younger days. I am amazed at the older elite athletes out there in all sports especially tri junkies. I trained for a mini tri for about 3 mos. before a shoulder injury stopped me and it is a tough deal.

Day 20. Kempo tonight! Then rest day falls on Saturday!!!!!! Yeah! Anyone still on board?

I had every intention of re-starting on 10-1 but my health didn't cooperate. I was quietly waiting to post until I really did restart.

Things are still not quite right for me but I'm in a good mental place so I'm going to start today at my slow, lots of rest pace. I'm really kinda looking forward to it.

I really appreciate everyone still posting, particularly you Mr. Bobby J the P90X-pert! It is inspiring and just a little bit guilt inducing!

I really appreciate everyone still posting, particularly you Mr. Bobby J the P90X-pert! It is inspiring and just a little bit guilt inducing!

True dat on the guilt inducing. I hate having nothing to report.
I had a great trip to Bham and spent the evening with my old training partner, it killed me to see how far as he gone as he continued to train while I ground to a halt and let my "other life" take over. Playing on the softball has also been a real motivator. If I were in better shape I wouldn't pull any muscles making that jump to run to third.

The weekend is being spent getting all of my "other life" in order (and unpacked) so I can have a calm, quiet, decluttered space to workout Monday.

True dat on the guilt inducing. I hate having nothing to report.
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Greattttt!!!! I hate that my post are inducing guilt. I was just tring to be motivational. If it makes you feel any better I tweaked my neck surfing and have not been able to work out. I am going to try to make today my kempo day. Just get back on the horse!

Greattttt!!!! I hate that my post are inducing guilt. I was just tring to be motivational. If it makes you feel any better I tweaked my neck surfing and have not been able to work out. I am going to try to make today my kempo day. Just get back on the horse!

The guilt is self induced/self inflicted, you didn't cause it, I promise. I nearly cry every time I see someone running 30A because I'm not out there. My fault, not theirs or yours.
Sorry you are all tweaked up. Nice and slow coming back. Definitely with spinal and neck stuff you have to keep moving when you are hurt just more gingerly and at an easy pace.

The guilt is self induced/self inflicted, you didn't cause it, I promise. I nearly cry every time I see someone running 30A because I'm not out there. My fault, not theirs or yours.
Sorry you are all tweaked up. Nice and slow coming back. Definitely with spinal and neck stuff you have to keep moving when you are hurt just more gingerly and at an easy pace.

I am back at it. Neck still stiff but had to just modify. I think when I rest too much it gets worse. Push on and push play! Day 22 today. This will be 30 day week. It is really hard but you just modify if it is too much. I already feel a huge difference. I can not imagine at the end of this how good I will feel. Bev is doing great as well. She had a little setback early on with the flu but has already gotten back on track. She has a six pack and almost 40 years old!!!!!!

Today is stretch day.... this is the recovery week. It is still strenous but no heavy lifting. More cardio and yoga. what a program, I highly recomemnd it but do power 90 first. This one will make walking painful if you are not ready. Today is day 25 and I feel like I may make it through this thing!

I have not gotten into the Push Play habit yet. I am hoping it is only due to trying to get settled in and finding so many more things that I need to be expending energy on. The days I have made it to the button have made me realize that I have made a couple of steps backwards and will have to build up again.

However, top tier eating is going so well. After a week of loving roasted veggies, brown rice, quality protein, and less processed junk I am feeling much better. I don't think I realized how much I was letting all of my teenaged eaters negatively impact my traditionally healthy diet.
A better diet is definitely making it easier to get motivated to get moving.
The cool weather coming in is helping a lot too!

ok... day 30 in 15 minutes. Plyometrics, which last an hour! Why do I wait so late to do this????? argh! Oh well, sure beats an hour in front of the death tube.

Wow! What a thread. I am truly inspired to do something as well. Where to start? Change eating diet for a bit, then push play.....

Skunkape, you haven't posted on this thread since the box arrived....a week ago. That was back on 8/8. Are you ready to sell it to me unopened or are you secretly closing in on day 90 and about to amaze us all?

I am a bit afraid to start any program this time of the year as it is holiday season.

I'd like to toss it our for discussion. How are some of you dedicated folks adjusting for the holiday season? Do you deny yourself? Do you crank up the workouts to overcome the additional calories? Do you just plan to work it off after the first of the year? Might help some of us lurkers to know we can survive the next two months somehow.

Keep on keeping it up Bobby J! It's pretty cool to see the timeline of this thread and how many have had their struggles, but keep coming back for inspiration.

About to do day 34. Legs and back. A little banged up from lots of surf and fortunately pushed through the workouts even after surfing. I gotta tell you, I could not have done that in the past. Surfing 3-4 hours is normally enough but this p90x thing can really bring your fitness to another level! I appreciate all the kind words but really all I do is push play, do my best, and forget the rest.... It is that simple. Not to mention I have quite a past with 90 day programs. LOL! ;-)

Took a week and a half off while surfing in CR. I am now back on track where I left off. So I am at day 48. Anyone care to join in for my last 30 days when I hit 60 days? I am in need of motivation as the last stretch approaches!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the inspiration !!!

I'm a mom of 2 preschoolers and while I've always worked out, I was getting bored w/ my options. Most of my workouts have been cardio-for the past couple years... it's easiest to just put on the sneaks for a run while the kids are chillin. Did yoga when I could but was looking to get back into weights. So I was overdoing the cardio and just needed something else. Tho, I'd love to have a trainer, just can't afford it as a SAHM.

Can't say anything but AWESOME things about P90x. I can do it any time the kids are calm @ the house or even at Destin Health and Fitness. Haven't been able to really stick to the planned schedule of workouts cause everything depends on what the kiddos are up to, but have got to say that at 41, I'm stronger and fitter than I've been since HS volleyball. THANK YOU AGAIN... You all ROCK!!!

Love hearing how everyone is doing on the programs!!

About to do day 60. I take a day off when I surf and go back to the day I was on is the only option I make. I really look forward to wrapping up these 90 days. I agree with the above poster. These programs are amazing and offer complete body workouts without having to leave the home! 42 and also in the best shape of my life!

Enjoy your workout!!! Looks like my option is gonna be doing Kenpo w/ the kidos while my mr. finishes hanging up the outside lights. He's gotta get his chores done b4 the Steelers come on @ noon. Would love to folllow the 90 day schedule, but mixing up the options is working pretty well.

Enjoy your workout!!! Looks like my option is gonna be doing Kenpo w/ the kidos while my mr. finishes hanging up the outside lights. He's gotta get his chores done b4 the Steelers come on @ noon. Would love to folllow the 90 day schedule, but mixing up the options is working pretty well.

I think mixing them up is a great option. Heck, just doing one is a great option! I had a friend do Plyo last night with me for the first time. I await the phone call this am.... Can you say sore!

About to do day 60. I take a day off when I surf and go back to the day I was on is the only option I make. I really look forward to wrapping up these 90 days. I agree with the above poster. These programs are amazing and offer complete body workouts without having to leave the home! 42 and also in the best shape of my life!

I have been totally intermittent on Power90. I took some time to rebuild my running base so I could start training for the Seaside Half. Running again has been so rewarding (and difficult). I love the trails in Watercolor and am actually looking forward (with trepidation) to doing long runs in the upcoming months. This morning's cold weather run was a bit masochistic.

Now that I have my running base I am incorporating Power90 again. Pushing play on day one now.

I have been totally intermittent on Power90. I took some time to rebuild my running base so I could start training for the Seaside Half. Running again has been so rewarding (and difficult). I love the trails in Watercolor and am actually looking forward (with trepidation) to doing long runs in the upcoming months. This morning's cold weather run was a bit masochistic.

Now that I have my running base I am incorporating Power90 again. Pushing play on day one now.

Go get it Girl!

Go get it Girl!

Once you start, NEVER NEVER NEVER stop! The start up is so painful. If you stop pushing play, that first few minutes is like you have rewound yourself back months. If you walk in the middle of a run, those first few steps your legs feel like they are going to shatter.
AHHH, but the finish is awesome.

You're so right about the finish being awesome --never was a fan of the cool down till this program! Also, at first I thought Tony's comments were cheesy, but now I think they're funny!!

Day 74 complete I think. Day 74 or 75? Too tired to go back to the garage to look. Almost done! First program I have ever done like this where I have actually gained weight. Not sure what to make of that one yet. I think I have really bulked up as these workouts are intense and really build muscle. I really look forward to wrapping this up!

Go Bobby Go!!!!! We want after pics!
I'm still plugging away. My running is improving steadily. Power90 too.

I read this whole thread and wondering if this will help me? I haven't exercised on a program in gosh knows how long because of Lyme disease and it's friends. However, I've always eaten properly and not a big sweets eater and have maintained my weight. Also, I have always had a high metablism. Recently, I started a medication and one of the side effects is weight gain and also I have slimmed down on the cigarettes heavily, so I have been snacking here and there. I am about 10 lbs heavier than my norm and want it GONE!!!

Do y'all think this will be too intense for me considering the above? I need to do something. My body is screaming for it.

I read this whole thread and wondering if this will help me? I haven't exercised on a program in gosh knows how long because of Lyme disease and it's friends. However, I've always eaten properly and not a big sweets eater and have maintained my weight. Also, I have always had a high metablism. Recently, I started a medication and one of the side effects is weight gain and also I have slimmed down on the cigarettes heavily, so I have been snacking here and there. I am about 10 lbs heavier than my norm and want it GONE!!!

Do y'all think this will be too intense for me considering the above? I need to do something. My body is screaming for it.

Mango,

I would not recommend p90x for a starter program. I would look at slim in 6. It is a 6 week program more designed to cut weight and is a great starting place versus Tony H. Programs. Then from slim in 6 you can work into Power 90 then p90x. Take your time and good luck. Oh yeah, keep pushing play!

I have 8 days left. Remember I did not do p90x when the waves were up so I would automatically go back to the day I left off. So... this 90 days took a little longer then 90 days. When I complete this I will give a complete summary of my thoughts and feelings regarding this program. So far one word. INTENSE.

Almost done!!!!!