*The Official P90x Progress/Motivation Thread*

[leocdmg]

BimmerPost / P90x transformation challenge participants list:
1. McMuffin
2. Import36?
3. TTexan
4. .:bhd.:
5. leocdmg ( can I use the results i already posted )

[import36]

Originally Posted by TTexan

^ I'll join. I started last Monday, today was the start of the second week, if you guys don't mind, I'd like to share my thoughts so far (please fast forward, I am doing this to get it off my chest more than anything).

Was in the best shape of my life probably about a year and a half ago, I am 5'6, was about 145 at the time, solid build. I moved, started focusing on my career, became a couch potato. Looked at myself in the mirror a couple weeks ago and am just disgusted with what I've become. I've put on about 20 pounds.

I just feel ashamed of myself, struggling through these workouts and I'm only on week 2. I've commited myself to a diet, which seems to be the easiest part about this whole deal thus far, though I know it's early and temptation is always looming.

Sorry for the bore fellas, just frustrated with myself, I will keep pressing play. Thanks for listening.

wow...this sounds similar to my situation. what's even more funny is that we're the same size! just hang in there with the workouts bro...and you will progress. i'm on week 4 day 2 today...and i still struggle with the workouts(especially Ab Ripper X). but i'm determined to turn things around before summer comes.

and yes fellas...count me in on the challenge (btw...the green bottles are recovery drinks)

[McMuffin]

Originally Posted by leocdmg

( can I use the results i already posted )

Of course.

and yes fellas...count me in on the challenge (btw...the green bottles are recovery drinks)

Which recovery drink do you have?

Alright guys let's try posting our day 1 pics by Sunday the 14th. Hopefully we can get more people to join. More people equals bigger pot for the winner!!!!!!

[McMuffin]

BimmerPost / P90x transformation challenge participants list: WINNER GETS 5 BUCKS FROM EACH OF THE PARTICIPANTS!!!!
1. McMuffin
2. Import36
3. TTexan
4. .:bhd.:
5. leocdmg


Lets keep em coming

[import36]

Originally Posted by leocdmg

BimmerPost / P90x transformation challenge participants list:
1. McMuffin
2. Import36?
3. TTexan
4. .:bhd.:
5. leocdmg ( can I use the results i already posted )

negative...this is a 90-day P90X body transformation....not a 7-month Iraq tour body transformation!!

[Garduna]

Originally Posted by TTexan

^ I'll join. I started last Monday, today was the start of the second week, if you guys don't mind, I'd like to share my thoughts so far (please fast forward, I am doing this to get it off my chest more than anything).

Was in the best shape of my life probably about a year and a half ago, I am 5'6, was about 145 at the time, solid build. I moved, started focusing on my career, became a couch potato. Looked at myself in the mirror a couple weeks ago and am just disgusted with what I've become. I've put on about 20 pounds.

I just feel ashamed of myself, struggling through these workouts and I'm only on week 2. I've commited myself to a diet, which seems to be the easiest part about this whole deal thus far, though I know it's early and temptation is always looming.

Sorry for the bore fellas, just frustrated with myself, I will keep pressing play. Thanks for listening.

lol fuck, that's exactly what happened to me, the only difference is the time. you got 1 1/2yrs. Mine's almost 3 years long

Too bizarre, I'm also 5'6 and when fat, 150-155ish lbs I'm now 140ish depending on the amount of water around my waist haha

[TTexan]

Thanks for the support fellas, I look forward to taking your money. (all in good fun of course).

[TTexan]

Here are my pics (as embarrassing as it is) to make me official in the competition. Sigh.

[McMuffin]

^^^ it's all good man. I'll post mine soon.

[import36]

Originally Posted by McMuffin

^^^ it's all good man. I'll post mine soon.

yup...same here.

question: since we're all at different stages of the program...the 1-30-60-90 day progress pics will be taken at different times. how should we go about posting those? my 30 day mark is coming up next monday...(don't think my body changed all that much)

[McMuffin]

Originally Posted by import36

yup...same here.

question: since we're all at different stages of the program...the 1-30-60-90 day progress pics will be taken at different times. how should we go about posting those? my 30 day mark is coming up next monday...(don't think my body changed all that much)

I guess just post em on or around your 30,60 and 90 day marks unless someone has a better idea.

[.:bHd:.]

I say just save it and post it all at the end

[coh4777]

Hey everybody I just recently started the program myself. As of this morning I completed day 5 (Legs and Back). It's definitely not easy and the biggest challenge for me has been the pullups. At first I started using the bands but it was a PITA to fiddle with them and figure out the right ones to use, so I switched to the chair method. While I'm able to do more reps, I have to concentrate to maintain my form. Hopefully in the coming weeks I will be strong enough to have good form and endurance and eventually move to no chair pullups!

One note on the yoga workout... I myself have never done any form of yoga until last night's Yoga X, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I'm pretty limber to begin with, so I was able to get into and hold most of the positions, and while it is nowhere near as strenuous as say plyo, I had a pretty good sweat going after 30 minutes or so. The biggest downside is that it is a long workout... 1hr 30 min!!! But it really works. For the couple days leading up to yoga, my hamstrings were extremely sore from the plyo. I was walking stiff and felt some pain every time i got into or out of a chair. But after doing the YogaX workout, they feel like new! Absolutely no soreness at all! So it just goes to show that it's a good workout to balance out the strength training with muscle flexibility.

Anyway good luck to everybody and I hope I make it through the full 90 days!

[import36]

Originally Posted by coh4777

Hey everybody I just recently started the program myself. As of this morning I completed day 5 (Legs and Back). It's definitely not easy and the biggest challenge for me has been the pullups. At first I started using the bands but it was a PITA to fiddle with them and figure out the right ones to use, so I switched to the chair method. While I'm able to do more reps, I have to concentrate to maintain my form. Hopefully in the coming weeks I will be strong enough to have good form and endurance and eventually move to no chair pullups!

One note on the yoga workout... I myself have never done any form of yoga until last night's Yoga X, and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I'm pretty limber to begin with, so I was able to get into and hold most of the positions, and while it is nowhere near as strenuous as say plyo, I had a pretty good sweat going after 30 minutes or so. The biggest downside is that it is a long workout... 1hr 30 min!!! But it really works. For the couple days leading up to yoga, my hamstrings were extremely sore from the plyo. I was walking stiff and felt some pain every time i got into or out of a chair. But after doing the YogaX workout, they feel like new! Absolutely no soreness at all! So it just goes to show that it's a good workout to balance out the strength training with muscle flexibility.

Anyway good luck to everybody and I hope I make it through the full 90 days!

on completing the yoga workout. i for one don't do the yoga workout...but substitute it with Kenpo Cardio (from the + workout). to be honest, i could definitely use it as my flexibility sucks...and it does make you break a sweat believe it or not. its just sooo long

[import36]

Originally Posted by .:bHd:.

I say just save it and post it all at the end

that works for me...something like this:

[Turbo>NA]

I have been off of p90x for about a week maybe a little more. I have cheat here and there since being off. All this drama with friends, girlfriend, family, school, etc.. has made no time for anything.

Im thinking of starting over to day 1. I left of at the mid of week 3.

Shiould I start over. Its been more than a week. Shoudl I continue?


Your thoughts!?

[McMuffin]

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

I have been off of p90x for about a week maybe a little more. I have cheat here and there since being off. All this drama with friends, girlfriend, family, school, etc.. has made no time for anything.

Im thinking of starting over to day 1. I left of at the mid of week 3.

Shiould I start over. Its been more than a week. Shoudl I continue?


Your thoughts!?

A week is a long time to be off of the program. Start all over my .2 cents.

[jhv]

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

[import36]

Originally Posted by Turbo>NA

I have been off of p90x for about a week maybe a little more. I have cheat here and there since being off. All this drama with friends, girlfriend, family, school, etc.. has made no time for anything.

Im thinking of starting over to day 1. I left of at the mid of week 3.

Shiould I start over. Its been more than a week. Shoudl I continue?


Your thoughts!?

to be honest...as my first 30 days comes to an end here shortly...i have missed more than a few workouts. two days in a row at most...but i've tried to make up for it by doing the workout on the 7th day...instead of rest/Stretch X.

if i missed an entire week or more...i'd probally just start over...especially if my diet went to shit too.

[import36]

Originally Posted by jh valley

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

one thing i've found is that sometimes its hard as hell to get going. i work out in the late evening...8-830ish...and i have to really push myself sometimes to go downstairs and push PLAY.

but i tell you what...I FEEL FUCKING GREAT as soon as i'm done with the workout...which makes it all worthwhile.

[McMuffin]

Originally Posted by jh valley

shit, i just started (day 3, arms, shoulders and abs). that was so tough, but i stuck with it and i feel great. i've never been excited to work out, this is awesome

Welcome aboard . You should join our transformation challenge.

Turbo > NA you should join too!!!

[Gary@TireRack]

Originally Posted by import36

one thing i've found is that sometimes its hard as hell to get going. i work out in the late evening...8-830ish...and i have to really push myself sometimes to go downstairs and push PLAY.

I'm a late evening guy also and I felt the same way during the first phase. That is no joke.

Now, it's not a choice, it's just something that I do. I just give it high priority. That feeling goes away over time. Just stick with it.