Plyometrics-Dripping sweat at the end. Heart rate topped at about 155.. and was in the 140's through most of it. That's put me in the Moderate to Hard zone.. I think that's good (see chart below). The actual workout is about 45minutes long, with 15minute warmup/cool down, and buch minor water breaks. http://images.gophersport.com/files/image/general/LARGE/HeartRateChart1.jpg
Nutrition-For at least the week. I switch my breakfast up to
Whole Grain Oatmeal (w/ two spoons of Raisins), 1 Non-Fat Yogurt (fruit flavored), and Protien Supplment in Non-Fat Milk. Previously it was 2 bowls of Raisin Bran w/ Protein Supplement mixed in. They both add up to about the same Calories and Fullness Factor. Suprisingly though the bowls of Raisin Bran gets a better rating for both Nutrients and Dietary Fiber. The thing that really kills Raisin Bran though is the huge Sodium content 1,261mg 55% DV (for a 2k calorie intake) . The new breakfast model is only 267mg of Sodium.. and with me still eating those tasty sodium packed ramen meals for lunch brings me my total intake for the day at 97% DV (for 2k Calorie intake). I now.. to much talk about this stuff, but.. it's kind of fun (for me at least, probably very boring for anyone else reading it (except maybe my Dad)).
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Day 8
I wokeup four hours early. I went swimming with my Brother and my Sister's family. When I got home I was tired. I would of liked to just do my workout and go to sleep.. but in order to set myself up for work I needed to stay awake. I eventually toke a 2 hour nap. I woke up thinking.. "I'm so tired.. maybe I can just do it tomorrow after I wake up". I thought about where I was and what my reasons were for doing this. That gave me my motivation. Then I got up, cleaned up some, and started the workout.
Chest and Back-It went fairly well. I think I improve my form and added a few reps on most things for the second round, if not both rounds.
Ab Ripper X-I remembered how well I did last time and was looking forward to doing well this time. I was just so tired and couldn't perform like I did on Day 5. For the first time during this program I felt like maybe I was going to vomit.. I'm guessing.. either I ate to soon before, didn't eat well enough over this weekend, or just had to much water.
Nutrition-Over the weekend I didn't have as tight control of my nutrition as during the week. So... in at least that one aspect.. I'm glad to start the work week.
Chest and Back-It went fairly well. I think I improve my form and added a few reps on most things for the second round, if not both rounds.
Ab Ripper X-I remembered how well I did last time and was looking forward to doing well this time. I was just so tired and couldn't perform like I did on Day 5. For the first time during this program I felt like maybe I was going to vomit.. I'm guessing.. either I ate to soon before, didn't eat well enough over this weekend, or just had to much water.
Nutrition-Over the weekend I didn't have as tight control of my nutrition as during the week. So... in at least that one aspect.. I'm glad to start the work week.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Day 7
Rest Day-Sort of eased up on my food planning for the day, had some pre-P90X food I bought.. nothing to unhealthy though. The time I would spend working out I reorganized my exercise tracking into a spreadsheet and reviewed some of the workouts (I didn't have the patience to go though the Yoga one though, I'll just wing it when it comes). I'll go swimming tomorrow noon to afternoon and start Day 8 in the later part of the evening.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Day 6
Kenpo X-Little trouble getting the combos down in the start of it. I pushed myself. Ended feeling a little sore and covered in sweat. I really feel pumped and ready. I really look forward to getting home and doing the workouts. I love feeling worn out knowing I pushed myself.. it's like finishing a 5k, except I don't geet a medal :P .
Nutrition-I woke up to find my milk gone. My brother accidently thought it was his and tossed it (basically all of the milk he buys goes bad), but I was like "I need to keep up with my meal plans.. let's do this!". Even though I was sore from last nights workout I rode my bike to the store, ate my food, packed my lunch and snack, and made it out the door before my co-worker arrived.
Nutrition-I woke up to find my milk gone. My brother accidently thought it was his and tossed it (basically all of the milk he buys goes bad), but I was like "I need to keep up with my meal plans.. let's do this!". Even though I was sore from last nights workout I rode my bike to the store, ate my food, packed my lunch and snack, and made it out the door before my co-worker arrived.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Day 5
Legs and Back-So.. the first day was intense and the second day I was covered in sweat. Day 3 and 4 just didn't seem to reach the intensity of Day 1. So I did what the video said "Bring It" and I brought it. My knees were creaking again.. which probably isn't a good thing. Most likely something to do with my 10 years of bicycling to work (for the most part) or my lack of fats and/or calcium. I had to cover my ears towards the end to block out the noise. It's not like their hurting really.. just making a noise.. maybe some WD-40 would fix it.
Ab Ripper X-It caught me by suprise again. Still.. I put the same effort as Legs and Back into this. I kept through it and improved my technique alot. I have the most trouble with Fifer Scissors (One leg vertical other parellel with body, switching every couple seconds).. I just can't seem to get my legs straight and up.
Nutrition-My stepmom gave me some corn tortillas so for my Dinner I've been having an Egg over one of those along side my Protein Drink (just mixed w/ water (hopefully it absorbs okay this way)) .
It's only been a few days.. but I think I'm starting to see some more defined defination. Of course it's probably easy to see muscle if you don't have any meat on your body to start out with.
In my free time I've been searching out other people doing P90X. I've enjoyed the videos on this guy's site http://www.90dayreview.com/ , he acts like all 110% into it and quotes the guy in the workout video constantly.
Ab Ripper X-It caught me by suprise again. Still.. I put the same effort as Legs and Back into this. I kept through it and improved my technique alot. I have the most trouble with Fifer Scissors (One leg vertical other parellel with body, switching every couple seconds).. I just can't seem to get my legs straight and up.
Nutrition-My stepmom gave me some corn tortillas so for my Dinner I've been having an Egg over one of those along side my Protein Drink (just mixed w/ water (hopefully it absorbs okay this way)) .
It's only been a few days.. but I think I'm starting to see some more defined defination. Of course it's probably easy to see muscle if you don't have any meat on your body to start out with.
In my free time I've been searching out other people doing P90X. I've enjoyed the videos on this guy's site http://www.90dayreview.com/ , he acts like all 110% into it and quotes the guy in the workout video constantly.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Day 4
Yoga X-Not so bad. Had trouble with some of the poses. I also not quite sure if I had the proper technique down on some of them. I might want to go through it again, just to examine them a bit closer. My legs are my biggest weakness, I can't get them straight in the air from lying on my back.
Nutrition-Not to much change. I might add a bannana to balance out the ammino acid of my protein supplement. A breakfast of 2 small bowls of raisin bran, w/protein supplement and a half of a banana will cost about $1.25 to $1.50 per day. The biggest down side is the amount of sugar (85g, about 50g come from the cereal). The goods are it's really cheap, easy to make, and provides alot of the things I need.
Nutrition-Not to much change. I might add a bannana to balance out the ammino acid of my protein supplement. A breakfast of 2 small bowls of raisin bran, w/protein supplement and a half of a banana will cost about $1.25 to $1.50 per day. The biggest down side is the amount of sugar (85g, about 50g come from the cereal). The goods are it's really cheap, easy to make, and provides alot of the things I need.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Day 3
Arms and Shoulders-Felt a little limited by the weight options I had(2 bars with 15lbs on each). Ended up with 10lbs on each bar and 2 loose 5lb weight for the more awkward ones. I also should probably move my worksheet from Notepad into Excel.
Ab Ripper X-Was struggling again with my legs. I think I improved from last Monday though.
Nutrition-I figure I need about 100g of protein as minimum for strength building. Will add some of the protein mix to my cereal. I've planned out a better option for my work lunches that I'll implement as soon as another oppertunity to hit the store is available. With out the change in lunch I get to much sodium, not enough protein, less variety of amino acid, and not to much good fats. I'm using http://www.nutritiondata.com/ to help me out.. its is a great site for this sort of thing.
Going to bed kind of late, due to the blog. My tv has gotten very little use since I stopped watching the tapes.
Ab Ripper X-Was struggling again with my legs. I think I improved from last Monday though.
Nutrition-I figure I need about 100g of protein as minimum for strength building. Will add some of the protein mix to my cereal. I've planned out a better option for my work lunches that I'll implement as soon as another oppertunity to hit the store is available. With out the change in lunch I get to much sodium, not enough protein, less variety of amino acid, and not to much good fats. I'm using http://www.nutritiondata.com/ to help me out.. its is a great site for this sort of thing.
Going to bed kind of late, due to the blog. My tv has gotten very little use since I stopped watching the tapes.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Day 2
Thought I would get out earlier, didn't get home until about 5am. Was tired,but determined.
Plyometrics-Not to much of a problem, alot of cardio type stuff. My only concern were my knees were making a creaking noise.. so I didn't push it to much. I was covered in sweat by the end of it though. Space in my room was a slight problem for some of the routines.
Nutrition-Before I would eat breakfast, lunch, and then eat a tons of carbs before bed. Witch sort of worked when I was riding my bike in the next day. I've made the change to eat a snack before I leave work.. to offset my hunger. And eat mainly protein as a dinner (and maybe fruit, since it digests really quick) and give at least an hour space before I sleep.
Went to bed late...
Plyometrics-Not to much of a problem, alot of cardio type stuff. My only concern were my knees were making a creaking noise.. so I didn't push it to much. I was covered in sweat by the end of it though. Space in my room was a slight problem for some of the routines.
Nutrition-Before I would eat breakfast, lunch, and then eat a tons of carbs before bed. Witch sort of worked when I was riding my bike in the next day. I've made the change to eat a snack before I leave work.. to offset my hunger. And eat mainly protein as a dinner (and maybe fruit, since it digests really quick) and give at least an hour space before I sleep.
Went to bed late...
Monday, June 22, 2009
Day 1
Chest and Back- Pushed myself a bit much during the first round, wasn't expecting a second round. During the 2nd round I often couldn't beat what I did before. Orginally was going to do the pullup/chin up stuff elsewhere.. but the program constantly switches between them. For the time I used 2 chairs and a bar.. the chairs backs arn't very secure.. might break. I'll have to buy door one(that might not fit on the door frame) or a standalone one that might cost around $200. Once I get my own house I could just put something permanent in.
Ab Ripper X- Struggled through it. Not use to that sort of leg work. I also lack alot of flexability.
Nutrition-Orginally I was just going to do the exercises and ignore the nurtition part, since I eat fairly healthy. I relize though... that if I want to see an improvement then following the nutrition is that much more important and it only hurts my performance in the exercises if I don't pay an attention to my food intake.
Ab Ripper X- Struggled through it. Not use to that sort of leg work. I also lack alot of flexability.
Nutrition-Orginally I was just going to do the exercises and ignore the nurtition part, since I eat fairly healthy. I relize though... that if I want to see an improvement then following the nutrition is that much more important and it only hurts my performance in the exercises if I don't pay an attention to my food intake.
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