r/p90xlog • • May 17 '11

Day 1 of P90x - Everything hurts

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Yesterday was my first day of p90x. Today EVERYthing hurts. My arms, the backmuscels and my stomachmuscels. Ouch.

I have a setup wich I enjoy. It's with my beamer in the living room, feels like I'm doing this with actual people in my room :)

I saw what is on for tonight and I'm looking forward to do the secon day training.

I'm a woman, 31, 1,58m and araound 77kg. I feel heavy, but when I see all those videos from where some people come from I think it's doable to loose all those wheight (like 22kg).

What I have not figured out is the nutrition. I'm here because I like pasta and potatoes and unhealthy relationships.

Maybe you can help with nutrition?

  • In the morning I only have espresso with milk and honey

  • When I'm at work I go with my colleagues

  • I can skip abendbrot

So happy me, starting to workout :) Feels good.


r/p90xlog • • May 11 '11

And there we go.. First day :)

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Weights & mat bought. Diet in order.. Let's do this.


r/p90xlog • • May 12 '13

Day 1 - The best gift I got on my 18th birthday: pushing play

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I had made some good progress losing weight over the past year with a low carb/keto diet. Over the past couple of weeks/month I've fallen off that bandwagon. I was sitting there feeling sorry for myself the other day, then I realized that feeling bad wasn't going to make me look any better.

I dusted off the P90X files that have been sitting on my hard drive, whipped out the equipment I bought, and pushed play.

It was hard, my arms were tired, I couldn't do most of the exercises. If I couldn't perform a certain exercise, I would do a hold in the down position (or up for pullups) for as long as I could and then jog through the rest.

I've got a long road ahead of me, but I'm excited to travel down it.


r/p90xlog • • Aug 08 '12

week 2 day 2 Plyocide

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P90x2 week one kicked my ass. I'm proud to report this week I'm KICKING ASS did all the work outs non stop. sweat like a beast and I'm exhausted but it was beyond worth it!


r/p90xlog • • Mar 26 '12

First Recovery Week; Day One

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I started P90X on March 5, and today was my first day of Recovery Week. First, a little about me. I'm 32, 6 feet tall, and was 195lbs on day one with 22% body fat. I'm mainly looking to loose the extra pounds and tone up nicely. So, over the last month, I have drastically changed my diet, started multivitamin supplements and protein shakes, and work out six days a week doing P90X Classic.

As of today, I have lost 12 lbs (down to 183lbs) and body fat is around 19%. In the first three weeks. It is noticeable, too. My face looks slimmer and my spare tire is deflating. The tops of my abs are beginning to peek out. People are starting to comment. I am really shocked at the progress made so soon. But then, I have worked my ass off, too. I'm eating completely clean, 1500 to 1800 calories per day, and I haven't had a speck of junk food or a drop of soda in over a month. I don't miss it.

Biggest improvements have been made with pull ups and Ab RipperX. My reps are increasing, but of course I still can't keep up with the crew. I'm not bothered by this. I know I'll get there.

As I wrapped up my third week I decided to swap out YogaX for CardioX. I find it to be a really good mix that sufficiently kicks my ass. I found it to be harder than Plyo, and I love Plyo. I just think that CardioX will be more beneficial to me at this point, plus it does work in a bit of yoga, too. I think that I'll stick with this configuration for the rest of the program.

I was really motivated before starting this program and I was hell-bent on doing it right. I'm seeing results and that is the most potent motivator one can have. At this point, there's no way that I'm not finishing. It has become one of my top priorities. Will report back at the end of Phase II.

TL/DR; P90X is working.


r/p90xlog • • Feb 03 '12

Attempt 2: Day 2

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After slipping on my personal diet (Slim fast 2x, and assorted turkey jurkey thru out the day) this morning, I feel that I did a pretty good job on the first time ever doing plyometrics.

Last try at P90X was at the lean version, so no plyo. To be honest, it was pretty rough. It took a lot out of an already sore body, but hopefully it will be completely worth the work in the long run :)

My diet was brought out of practically what's in my pantry, so I have no idea if it's any good. If you have any pointers, I would love them.


r/p90xlog • • Jan 14 '12

Week 2 Day 1

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Just did my second chest and back + ab ripper x workout...I increase my weight on lawn mowers by 10lbs and did everything but the mason twist in ab ripper x. Currently drinking my protein/recovery drink


r/p90xlog • • Dec 25 '11

Day 1-2 (Also, joining TeamTopFitness P90X Challenge)

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I've gotten Day 1 and 2 done! I'm hoping that logging and joining the TeamTopFitness P90X Challenge will push me. I'm slowly working on my diet but I'm going to keep making tweeks to be ready for January 16th!

If it's your first time with P90X I recommend a group for support.


r/p90xlog • • Dec 10 '11

Day 1

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So I started P90X today, thought that putting a log online to reddit will help keep me accountable and keep me from cheating.


r/p90xlog • • Sep 24 '10

YF - Day 04

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YogaX... yeah you suck YF! I have zero flexability, i met the barest of minimums in the pre-test, I was at 6 or -6 however you measure it, I dont have the flex in my hips or whatever the tendon/thing is at the back of the knee.

I could assume some of the positions but everything was so far off.

I think here on out I'll sub YogaX with something else, or find a non X yoga disc for beginners. I cant get close to approximating the first pose, I sure as heck cant follow it into pose 2/3/4/5 etc that all build on it. Some poses are really easy (Tree, etc) but some are just dire when you cant touch your toes.

Food was better today. Left over chicken breast, beef jerky, protein shake etc. Tonight I cooked up an entire pork loin so I've got two 6oz meals of pork loin ready to go for tomorrow etc.

so tonight is a bummer :( but I mostly expected it but gave it a crack anyway.


r/p90xlog • • Jul 23 '14

Week 1, Day 3

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We got a late start today so we didn't get all the way through Shoulders and Arms. Also no Ab Ripper today. My wife loves yoga so I hope tomorrow goes a little better. We are working out at 5am so mornings are rough now.


r/p90xlog • • Jan 14 '14

Is anyone using the P90x App to log their progress?

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There's some pretty cool stuff... but I'm petty frustrated with some of the bugs. I paid $3 (not much... but considering how many apps are Free and work...) for this app, I reported the problems on their help site and got a canned "we're aware and working on it"... grrr....

I'm on Day 10 and I love the program so far, but I'm feeling upset about the app. :(


r/p90xlog • • Apr 28 '12

Wrapping Up Phase II

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Today is the last day of Phase II Recovery Week. I have lost another 12 pounds (down to 175) during this phase, and BF is down to around 16%. I now have a four-pack, albeit a loose one. Still, never had one of those, before. My body looks so different than it did even just 30 days ago and everyone around me is shocked. Lots of people are now asking me about P90X.

I feel amazing! Lots of energy and flexibility, and I now wake up with natural energy, too. Another new thing for me. So I'll start Phase III on Monday, then begin a second round of P90X, after that. I would imagine that after a second round, I'll look like Tony freaking Horton. No, probably not, but at least I will feel like I do. I will report back at the end of Phase III.

TL/DR; P90X is still working!


r/p90xlog • • Mar 11 '12

Day 2 and ankle rolls into the next county.

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TIL how much your ankles stabilize your fall during Plyo. I already have weak ankles so this isn't anything new. It rolled 20 minutes to the finish, >[. To try to make up for the lost time, I tried to do Ab Ripper X. Nope. My core started to tremble as soon as I started in-and-outs.

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation for now, I guess. I'm going to down some water, a protein shake, shower, and try not to be too grumpy at myself.


r/p90xlog • • Jan 24 '12

Day1 Complete

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Beast Mode was activated and I powered through Day 1's dvd's :)

As best as I could of course lol Gave it a good go on the first sets and then reduced my reps in the next sets (chest and back I think).

Ab-ripperX well I knew I was going to struggle on that one. I've never really worked on my mid section although I feel it's strong. Probably because of basketball and my great ability to hold in my gut throught out the day :P

What was surprising is that my legs weren't able to keep up (when you raise them) but I did my best.

I also drank a protein shake after ON Natural Chocolate with 2%milk and half a banana. As a result I had a really really small dinner, it's pretty filling.

Needless to say I"m pretty sore today but not in pain. Pretty sure I'll feel it more on the second day.


r/p90xlog • • Jan 13 '12

Day 4: Namaste

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My diet sucked today. I am just being frank. However, I did do all of the Yoga X without a problem (even Crane less a few stumbles and tumbles). Legs is going to be my favorite work out. I have always prided myself of nice legs and this can only make it better. WOOP WOOP. This week is proving to be intoxicating!

X ME X ME X ME


r/p90xlog • • Jan 12 '12

Day 6 Finished!

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ANd behold tomorrow is rest day and it is very good. lol. My legs are on fire! upper body not so much. I used this first week to get myself into the rhythm of working out consistently...next week should be no excuses! pushing my body to the limit!


r/p90xlog • • Jan 09 '12

my Log

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I'll be updating this occasionally with a log of how I am doing. Not sure if i should do multiple posts.

Today will be day 3 of week 1...tbh I've never attempted this exercise in all my attempts at p90x...I'm always so sore and quit...today..I'm still sore but i will do the exercise.

right now: 5 foot 11 inches @ 190lbs. Lots of stomach fat + no upper body strength.


r/p90xlog • • Dec 30 '11

day 2 of week 2

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so i just started week 2 and i feel great, im already stronger and i lost 10 lbs and 2 inches off my chest and hips, and 1 inch off my thighs and waist. im trying to stay motivated through the soreness but its getting harder. the weightloss is a great motivator. I hope to see a visible difference soon!!

happy workouts everyone!


r/p90xlog • • Dec 27 '11

Week 3, Days 1&2

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Let's just call it the beginning of week 3.

I got my fiancee involved! I decided to take the holidays off entirely so no Tony Wednesday-Sunday and then started again yesterday.

Yesterday was chest and back. Nothing terribly interesting to report. My fiancee hates the arm workouts but I plan to get her into it. I still have a lot of trouble getting a high number of reps but I can 100% feel results. Oh! I bought push-up bars which are definitely helping my wrists a ton.

Abripper is abripper. I hate it... but I love it.

Today was Plyo. This was the first time I attempted it since I woke my neighbor below me and, of course, same result. I actually cut the workout short because of this. Not sure how to proceed. My building has a gym which I am going to try to use and bring my laptop to watch the videos. I hope to finish up tonight.

I'm still going!


r/p90xlog • • Sep 07 '11

Great food program inside an inspiring RANT by Tony Horton.

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Here's a link to the full rant which Tony did in a chat in one of Beachbody's forums: http://zillafitness.com/tony-hortons-rant/

Here's the part that I'm going to focus on for my food program for the next 30 days. Made an impact tonight. Instead of getting ribs, (which is what I thought I wanted) I had an ahi tuna salad, which was GREAT.

Anyways, here's Tony's food program....it inspired me.

YOU KIDS NEED A PLAN. ANYBODY WANT A PLAN RIGHT NOW? FREE OF CHARGE? NOW THIS PLAN IS SO SIMPLE IT’S GONNA FREAK YOU OUT! YOU HAVE YOUR PIECES OF PAPER AND WRITING UTENSILS READY? AT THE TOP OF A PIECE OF PAPER WRITE THIS; I, [WRITE YOUR OWN NAME] HEREBY DECLARE THAT I WILL FOLLOW THE TONY HORTON FOOD PLAN FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS. I’M GONNA GIVE YOU KIDS THE HARD CORE VERSION NOT MODIFIED VERSIONS OF THE FOOD PLAN. OK, PICK UP YOUR PENCILS AGAIN.

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FOR THE NEXT 30 DAYS I WILL NOT EAT WHITE BREAD OR ANYTHING MADE WITH ENRICHED FLOUR OR PROCESSED FLOUR SNICKERS BARS. DONE! OUT! GONE! BYE BYE! SEE YA LATER! NO MAS! SIANARA! GOT IT? GET IT? DO IT!

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I WILL GREATLY REDUCE MY DIARY INTAKE. AND FOR SOME OF YOU NO MORE DIARY! GET IT? DO IT! NO MORE PIZZA WITH A TON OF CHEESE! NO MORE MILK! NO MORE ICE CREAM! GONE! OUT! GO BUY SOME ALMOND MILK OR RICE MILK. OR I’LL SMACK YA.

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NO MORE CARBONATED BEVERAGES. NO MORE PEPSI. NO MORE COKE. NO MORE 7 UP. NO MORE SPRITE. NO MORE DR. PEPPER. NO MORE DIET PEPSI. NO MORE DIET COKE. NO MORE ZERO COKE. NO MORE MOUNTAIN DEW. NONE!

4

WATER AND TEA ONLY! IF YOU’RE A COFFEE PSYCHO, 1 CUP A DAY. SHUT UP AND DO IT!

5

AT LEAST 2 OF YOUR MEALS A DAY THERE’D BETTER BE VEGETABLES ON YOUR PLATE. 1 MEAL A DAY, THERE’D BETTER BE FRUIT. DO IT

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HERE’S HOW YOU’RE GETTING YOUR PROTEIN. NUTS, BEANS, FISH, TURKEY, AND CHICKEN. THAT’S IT! SHUT UP AND DO IT! GET OFF THE RED MEAT FOR A WHILE. OFF! I DON’T CARE ABOUT LEAN RED MEAT. JUST GET OFF OF IT!

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FOR THE FIRST 2 WEEKS OF YOUR 30 DAY PLAN WRITE IT DOWN! WRITE IT DOWN! EVERY MORSEL! “OH, BUT TONY, THAT’S SO HARD, IT TAKES TIME, WHAT IF I FORGET A PEN? WHAT IF I’VE LOST MY PAD OF PAPER TO WRITE DOWN WHAT I’VE EATEN? DOES THAT MEAN I HAVE TO WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING IN MY SALAD? WHAT IF THERE’S AVOCADO, PEPPERS, MUSHROOMS, NUTS, IN DIFFERENT KINDS OF SALAD, DO I HAVE TO WRITE IT ALL DOWN?” SHUT UP YOU WHINY LITTLE BI*****! IF YOU WANT TO LIVE LARGE AND YOU WANT THIS MICROSCOPICALLY SHORT LIFE OF YOURS TO BE WORTH SHOWING UP FOR THEN YOU’LL MAKE A PLAN. Y OU’LL DO WHAT I SAY AND THINGS WILL BE GOOD! OR YOU’LL KEEP DOING WHAT YOU’VE BEEN DOING AND THEN YOU’LL JUST BE WHAT YOU ARE RIGHT NOW, OR WORSE. OKAY?


r/p90xlog • • Aug 29 '11

PP - Day 29

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First day of phase 2.

Stats for phase 1: lost about an inch around my belly-button, and down to 82.1kb (from 84.5). So I'm down 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs) for month 1 and can definitely see a difference.

Chest Shoulders Arms: I liked it, but it killed me. By the end I couldn't do a single pushup. Not even on my knees.

savings abs for tonight.


r/p90xlog • • Aug 25 '11

Motoscott - Pics and Stats: Day Zero

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I know that p90x works, have seen progress from before. Have started twice, completed one round at probably 70%.

Starting new round tomorrow; took starting pics yesterday. My day zero pics are here...first time trying to post images, I apologize if they don't come out immediately: [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/r06IY.jpg[/IMG]

Here's my August 25 starting stats:

Age= 43 y.o. Stats as of Aug 25 2011 Height: 5'9" Weight: 210.4 lbs Waist: 42.5" Hips: 39.5" Chest: 45.5" Arms: 16" Thighs: 21" Neck: 17" Body Fat: 40mm = 30%+ & Obese. -or- as I like to call it...muscle fatty.

My Goal By Thanksgiving: Weight: 175-183 lbs Waist 34-36" Hips 33-34" Chest 44-46" Arms 16.5-17" Thighs 21-22" Neck: 16.5" Bodyfat: 15-17%

Ultimate goal: be open and confident wearing just jeans, no shirt.

Will continue to post! Keeps me on track when I know that it's public.

-Motoscott


r/p90xlog • • Aug 15 '11

PP - Day 15

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First day of week 3. This weekend I was able to rig some pull-up bars at home, so I ditched the bands for pull-up exercises.

Chest & Back: I really felt a difference with the pull-up bar. I was doing chair assisted, but I really still felt it a lot more. Near the end of the workout, I began to run out of gas, and failed to meet my goal on the last few exercises.

Ab Ripper: Completely gassed from chest/back, so abs suffered. I was doing fewer reps than last week, and ended up taking a lot more breaks. Finished up feeling light-headed and nauseous. Maybe need some kind of energy drink before workout?

Diet: The weekend is the hardest time for the diet. At work I don't have as many chances to get a snack, but at home, it's tough to stay on target. Had some popcorn when we went to the movies, but other than that, I managed to stay away from junk.


r/p90xlog • • Aug 09 '11

PP - Day 9

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Plyo: Last week I ended up stopping with 25 minutes remaining. Today I was able to complete it. I stayed at about .75 speed. The Mary Katherine lunges still hurt a lot, as well as the other thigh-stressing exercises.

Diet: nothing new on diet. Chicken salad for dinner, protien shake for breakfast, and I'll have a banana for snack. Not sure about lunch, snack 2 or dinner.