Day 17 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1, Week 3: SHOULDERS & ARMS

I'm starting to feel the burn!

I started using only 5lbs because it's all I had and I didn't want to "BULK" up. I increased the reps and maxed out at 15X but I still didn't really feel it. So I switched to the bands mid-session and found that I was really feeling each set differently. Possibly I'll be using bands permanently!

Work is sucking out my energy. But the stress of a nurse feeds my exercise hunger!

Day 16 of P90X

P90X Lean: Week3, Phase 1 CARDIO X


Had to push myself a bit to workout. I'm a little sad because I'm not yet seeing the results I want to see. Anyhoo, all negative thoughts aside, I felt really good about this workout. I did every single set and rep and I felt awesome after. :)

I'm not going to write about what I eat anymore because its quite sad. Because it was Memorial Weekend, I splurged a bit on the diet. Kinda makes me feel bad. Maybe thats why I'm not getting any results!

Day 15 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1, Week 3 : Core Synergisitics

Today was the last day my cousin and his fiance were in town. Originally we were going to go to the Wild Animal Park but decided against it since it was already a little late in the day. We decided to go do some sightseeing in the Gaslamp Quarter, and then we ventured off to Mission Beach to check out the beach and Belmont park. We all rode the famous Giant Dipper. It was seriously hilarious! I recorded a video on my little point and shoot but only got views of myself screaming my head off and of my right ear. HAHA.

We then went to D&B's for dinner and I had a Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad. It was very yummy! I love eating salads now. And then we had to say our goodbyes :( It was hella fun hanging out with them. I miss them already!

When I got home, I just wanted to crash because the weekend drag so much out of me but it was worth it! But I knew I had to do my P90X so I just did it. It was Core Synergisitcs so it wouldn't be that bad. HA. It went fairly well. I did as much as I could with the push-ups. I actually did a modified version of the Prison Cell Push-up and dang, I felt it in my body. I also did the complete Dreya Roll! Maybe I can get some air pretty soon!

I can't believe I'm starting Week 3! Next week is Phase 2. I'm concerned though because I'm not getting much of a result as I want to. Maybe it's too early?

Day 14 of P90X

Instead of doing Kenpo X, we all went to Point Loma and did some hiking and sightseeing! The weather was warm and breezy. It was really fun and educational oh and especially beautiful! Sometimes just going sightseeing will make you appreciate why you love where you live! :) And I just happen to live in the best town ever!

Diet: Breakfast consisted of eggs and a cup of joe. For lunch we had to go where we could experience San Diego best, Santana's! Had some surf n' turf burrito and bean quesadilla. Dinner we grilled some steak and corn. Yummy!

Week 3 starts tomorrow!

Day 13 of P90X

REST DAY!

Took another early rest day! My cousin and his fiance from Sactown came down and we went out to eat so I just took a rest day!

Day 12 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1, Week 2: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X

During Phase 1, my body is adjusting to all the strenuous activity and by Week 3 (Which is right around the corner!) I'll be able to hang with every single set and every single rep. Yay!

I think this was the main reason to my muscle soreness last week. I couldn't even bend to sit down after Yoga X. As of right now, I'm not feeling anything except muscle twitching every now and then. :)

Legs & Back this week was awesome. I did every single set and maxed out on my reps.

Ab Ripper X is progressing! I did every single set as well and took breaks and did every single rep! :)

I'm so happy with my progress although my body doesn't quite look the way I want it to (well, it's only almost been 2 weeks!) but I feel great! I'm starting to fit into some of my old clothes so that makes me happy!

Work is killing my diet!

Diet:
Breakfast: Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Water (it was to-go, running late! no excuse!)
Lunch: Taco Salad from Carl's JR (I know, gross but it was the only place close to work!), I didn't eat the shell.
Dinner: Steamed Rice and mongolian beef 1/2 cup.

Okay. Gotta go to bed!

Day 11 of P90X

P90X: Lean Phase 1 Week 2 Yoga X

Oh Yoga X.

I think I'm falling in love with Yoga. I attempted all poses even the crane, fell over a couple times, but less than before. Woohoo. The Yoga Belly 7 (is that what it's called?) was killing me! My core was shaking, my legs were burning, and I was just in agony but stuck with it as long as I could. Love it. Don't know if I could ever do Yoga in public though haha. Maybe after P90X!

I gotta keep this short because I gotta wake up early again tomorrow for a Skills Lab. We had this presentation for Benefits and I'm so lucky to have such an awesome employer! Woohoo! Personal Wellness Days? Yay!

Diet: Not too good again. I forgot to pack a lunch and I forgot to go grocery shopping.
Breakfast: Peanut butter & Jelly Sandwich on White Bread (1/2)
Snack: Mini Snickers candy and M&M peanuts. ( I was sooo tired I needed sugar and no fruit to buy!)
Lunch: Spicy Chicken Wrap & Small Fries from Wendy's :(
Dinner: Some beef stew thing.
WATER!

Can't wait for the weekend! My cousin Randolph and his fiance Gwen are coming down from Sactown to stay down here. Yay!

Day 10 of P90X

P90X: Lean Phase 1, Week 2 Shoulders & Arms

I had a really freaken long day today but I was able to get out a little early so I rested a bit and then hit P90X. I probably did max reps on each set so I was pretty happy. I even attempted the Bonus Round but my arms were burning by the end of it. Ab Ripper X was killer as well and I did every single set but struggle with completely the entire 25 reps. BUT I did do at least 15 reps.

Diet:
Breakfast: Half a slice of peanut butter sandwich on white :(
Snack: Granola Bar
Lunch: Turkey, Cranberry Walnut Vinaigrette Salad
Dinner: Two pieces of Futomaki and Rainbow Sushi and the yummiest Teriyaki Chicken Wrap.
Drink: Water only.

Day 09 of P90X

P90X: Phase 1 Week 2 Cardio X

I had a really, really long day.

Woke up at 0430 didn't have time for a proper breakfast so I drank a couple glasses of water and munched on some crackers and was out the door. I had to be at the hospital by 0530 to be in Pasadena by 0900. I made it and slept some of the way. When we got there we had breakfast. I had a cup of Starbucks Coffee with sugar & cream, strawberry yogurt, and half a loaf of some breakfast cake.

Then the day progressed with activities and facility history and all that first day stuff. Lunch came along and I had a Turkey Sub with a side of coleslaw which was really tart. Then during the afternoon I had fresh fruit and a glass of super sweet lemonade. I drank a lot of water as well.

We were back on the bus at 1500 and I got home about 1730 actually 1800 and had dinner, left over Chinese because I was madd hungry. Rested for an hour and did Cardio X!

Oh Cardio X how I adore you so!

I did everything. All the sets, all the push ups, all the dreya-rolls (minus jumping up in the air). Did you notice in P90X we don't take any breaks? I mean you can, but Tony doesn't! It felt so good to be dripping in sweat. I hope I don't get addicted!

I weighed myself and I lost 2lbs. Woo I use to be 72.5kg! Ha! Posted Stats! I'm 5'5" btw.

Another long day tomorrow! Good Nite!

Day 08 of P90X

P90X: Phase 1 Week 2 Core Synergistics

Woooohoo! Week 2! I'm so excited that I'm progressing. :)

Today at church one of our members said to me, "You're getting slender now!" Ha! That compliment made me feel so good. I mean, shit, isn't it terrible that people tell you that you've gained weight and and mention that you've put on a few pounds? It's like NO SHIT, I know I can't fit into my favorite pair of jeans, I know I went up a dress size, I know, I know, I KNOW! It sucks to be reminded seriously. Some people can be so insensitive.

Whew, just had to get that off my chest.

Anyhoo, I was going to post a one week pre and post picture but I decided against it. I, myself, feel there is definite change but the pictures don't represent that. I can fit better in this one pair of jeans that I've had since I was 20 (I'm now 26). So that tells me a lot. And in general, I feel better about myself. I feel more confident about my body and that's what its all about anyways.

Core Synergisitics Round 2! Amazing. My first time around I couldn't do much of the push ups and that is the majority of the workout. But my 2nd try, I put it in my head that I would just try every single move and I did just about everyone of them, even the push ups! I didn't do as many as they did but I did more than 3/4 of each. I especially liked the "Reach High and Reach Under Push-Ups"! I can't believe I actually can do that! They were fun!

Well, I start my new job tomorrow. I have orientation in Pasadena :( So the bus will pick us up in San Diego at 530am. That means I have to wake up at 4AM! You're crazy! I'm such a night owl this is going to kill me! I really hope I'll have enough energy to work out afterwards. Cardio X!

Diet:
Breakfast: Oatmeal & Brown Sugar, pandesal, half a cup of Coffee with Cream & Sugar (I needed it) and water
Lunch: We had takeout Chinese food :( I know, I know. Water
Dinner: Meat & Potatoes, Water