Day 23 of P90X

P90X Lean: Recovery Week, Week 4: CORE SYNERGISTICS

I hate my new schedule. Working Swing Shift messes up my whole routine. I use to work out in the early evening to help me wind down, but now, I have to do it in the morning. Today I woke up a little later than usual and I ended up just finishing my workout. I usually like to rest before I go to work too... but no time. I guess thats the sacrifice I must make!

Core Synergistics... I feel like I haven't been doing this one as much. I guess this is only the, 4th time? Probably why. But it went well. I'm working on perfecting each movement, especially my push-ups. I struggle with those. But I did pretty well with the Push-up Reach High and Low ones. I think thats my favorite of this workout. I haven't even attempted to do the advance session. Maybe next time?

Okay well, time to get ready for work. grr.

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 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