With Superbowl coming up, I'm sure you're thinking, "Great! How am I ever going to stay on track with all those tempting Superbowl party foods? And what about all that beer?!" Well, do not fret, my friends. I've found some tips to help you survive the Superbowl parties. I've also included a P90X friendly appetizer recipe so you can be sure to stay on track and not show up to the party empty-handed. Enjoy the game my fellow P90Xers. Go Green Bay! :)
Surviving Football Season
Yolkless Deviled Eggs
This blog is intended to serve as both a resource and support through the P90X2 program. As P90X graduates, we've decided to continue to include helpful links, articles and recipes to those who are working through the P90X programs. Although we will mostly focus on the new program, we will keep all links and articles pertaining to P90X on our blog. As always, we welcome comments, questions and any other inspiring words to others who might be reading this and seeking encouragement themselves.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Picture Day!
So, today was picture day and I have to be honest in saying that I was not very excited to take pictures. I've been having issues with water retention lately, and I just wasn't feeling like I would see any progress. But, I do have to say that I did see some changes that I liked. Although not very drastic, I did see some areas that have slimmed and have more definition. If you ask Damien, he would know just the areas to point out. I guess I am harder on myself than I should be, and Damien's telling me I should be proud of my progress.
My weight has pretty much remained the same. I have not gained any weight despite eating as much as I have on this program. The inches is where I have to say I have seen the most convincing results. I've lost 3/4 inches in my waist, a whole inch in my hips, and 1/4 inch in my right arm. I've gained 3/4 inches in my right thigh which leveled out the two legs (one leg was smaller than the other) and 1 inch across my chest. The rest of my measurements have remained the same. I'm happy with those results in only 30 days. I know my clothes are fitting better and I like that.
If today was picture day for you too, please share your results (as much as you feel comfortable with). I'm anxious to hear how everyone has done so far.
My weight has pretty much remained the same. I have not gained any weight despite eating as much as I have on this program. The inches is where I have to say I have seen the most convincing results. I've lost 3/4 inches in my waist, a whole inch in my hips, and 1/4 inch in my right arm. I've gained 3/4 inches in my right thigh which leveled out the two legs (one leg was smaller than the other) and 1 inch across my chest. The rest of my measurements have remained the same. I'm happy with those results in only 30 days. I know my clothes are fitting better and I like that.
If today was picture day for you too, please share your results (as much as you feel comfortable with). I'm anxious to hear how everyone has done so far.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Phase Two, here we come!!
Congratulate yourself; we have made it through the first phase of our journey. We are one HUGE step closer to where we all want to be. I hope you all have taken pictures when you started and are either taking your progress photos or are about to take them soon. What do you think? Did you like what you saw? I hope you did!
I picked up a new book this past weekend. Any guesses? Of course! It is titled “BRING IT!” by Tony Horton. Have you heard of him? Well the book is pretty much outlining the P90X program helping us to understand that this is not just a weight loss program. It is not a fad diet or a get buff quick program. It is a lifestyle change. Eating well getting regular exercise and living a better life should be your goal. How we look in our photos is a byproduct of our healthy living. Being a healthier person should last beyond the 90 days we have committed to.
There is this small paragraph from the book I wanted to share:
“There is one evaluation tool I’d like you to de-emphasize: your bathroom scale. People let the scale tell them whether they’re successful or not, especially when trying to lose weight. I tell my clients to stay away from the scale for a while. Focus instead on internal tools rather external tools for gauging how you feel. Let your body give you regular reports on your progress. Are you less fatigued? Do you have more energy? Are you sleeping better? Do you feel stronger? Are your clothes getting looser? Most of the time, if you are eating what you are supposed to be eating and you’re consistent with your workouts; you’ll be answering “yes” to those questions”.
There is so much truth in that paragraph for me. The bathroom scale doesn’t even tell half the story of my results, maybe you all have seen that too.
I hope you all are excited for phase two and the photos you take serve as motivation and proof that you can do this! You are doing this.
Of course some might be disappointed in the first round of results. Maybe there were subtle changes and you wanted more? I know everyone’s body changes at a different pace. For you I would say don’t give up. Many on other sites and blogs say they see the most results in the 2nd phase near day 45. We are all a work in progress here, do not give up! If you keep putting in the work and giving all you got it is virtually impossible not to succeed!
Enjoy phase 2 and the new workouts. They are nothing to be scared of it is all modifications of stuff you can already do. Some of you may even be looking forward to the new challenge. Keep pushing play and bring your intensity. Day 60 will be here before you know it. You already know what 30 days can do; imagine what your body will look like in 30 more. I can’t wait!!!
Damien
I picked up a new book this past weekend. Any guesses? Of course! It is titled “BRING IT!” by Tony Horton. Have you heard of him? Well the book is pretty much outlining the P90X program helping us to understand that this is not just a weight loss program. It is not a fad diet or a get buff quick program. It is a lifestyle change. Eating well getting regular exercise and living a better life should be your goal. How we look in our photos is a byproduct of our healthy living. Being a healthier person should last beyond the 90 days we have committed to.
There is this small paragraph from the book I wanted to share:
“There is one evaluation tool I’d like you to de-emphasize: your bathroom scale. People let the scale tell them whether they’re successful or not, especially when trying to lose weight. I tell my clients to stay away from the scale for a while. Focus instead on internal tools rather external tools for gauging how you feel. Let your body give you regular reports on your progress. Are you less fatigued? Do you have more energy? Are you sleeping better? Do you feel stronger? Are your clothes getting looser? Most of the time, if you are eating what you are supposed to be eating and you’re consistent with your workouts; you’ll be answering “yes” to those questions”.
There is so much truth in that paragraph for me. The bathroom scale doesn’t even tell half the story of my results, maybe you all have seen that too.
I hope you all are excited for phase two and the photos you take serve as motivation and proof that you can do this! You are doing this.
Of course some might be disappointed in the first round of results. Maybe there were subtle changes and you wanted more? I know everyone’s body changes at a different pace. For you I would say don’t give up. Many on other sites and blogs say they see the most results in the 2nd phase near day 45. We are all a work in progress here, do not give up! If you keep putting in the work and giving all you got it is virtually impossible not to succeed!
Enjoy phase 2 and the new workouts. They are nothing to be scared of it is all modifications of stuff you can already do. Some of you may even be looking forward to the new challenge. Keep pushing play and bring your intensity. Day 60 will be here before you know it. You already know what 30 days can do; imagine what your body will look like in 30 more. I can’t wait!!!
Damien
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Onto Phase II
Congratulations on completing Phase I of P90X! We are 1/3 way through this program. How did you like the recovery week? I loved all the stretching, but I think I am ready to bring it again with the ab workouts and resistance training. I'm picturing bikini shopping and beach bodies!
Phase II begins tomorrow with new workouts and a new nutritional portion plan. Although most of the workouts will be the same for me, I'll be substituting a chest and shoulders portion to my workout regimen instead of arms and shoulders. So, we will see how that workout goes!
Nutritionally, I will be losing a protein and gaining a carb. Yay! Eating 5 proteins a day took some creativity in meal planning, and I am happy that I can add another carb to my diet. I hope the nutrition plan has become somewhat easier and less confusing for everyone. Again, if you have any recipes you'd like to share, we'd love to hear them.
Tuesday is officially Day 30. So, make sure you take new pictures and retake your measurements. I can't wait to hear how everyone has progressed! Good luck in starting Phase II!
Phase II begins tomorrow with new workouts and a new nutritional portion plan. Although most of the workouts will be the same for me, I'll be substituting a chest and shoulders portion to my workout regimen instead of arms and shoulders. So, we will see how that workout goes!
Nutritionally, I will be losing a protein and gaining a carb. Yay! Eating 5 proteins a day took some creativity in meal planning, and I am happy that I can add another carb to my diet. I hope the nutrition plan has become somewhat easier and less confusing for everyone. Again, if you have any recipes you'd like to share, we'd love to hear them.
Tuesday is officially Day 30. So, make sure you take new pictures and retake your measurements. I can't wait to hear how everyone has progressed! Good luck in starting Phase II!
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