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

Day 07 of P90X

P90X: Phase 1 Week 1 Kenpo X

Woo! My last workout of Week 1! I had a busy day today so I worked out in the late afternoon. Surprisingly, I wasn't too sore and I conquered Kenpo X like I was in the MMA fight of my life! I was browsing through some other folks' blogs and some of you use weights (the attachable kind) during Kenpo X. I'm thinking of investing in a pair. Maybe it'll really help define my arms? In addition to the weights, I'm also thinking about getting a yoga mat. It'll help my carpet become more comfortable.

Diet: Not too good. The FH and I went to his friend's Graduation party so we ate tacos and I tried keep the beer on the minimum but they didn't have any light beer so I messed up on that one. I just had two beers so it's okay. After we went to my brother's girlfriend Jeni and my other best friend, John's birthday at a Local Bar and I had a few mixed drinks, mostly shots. I wonder if there is a huge difference between shots and mixed drinks. I'm sure there is. I'll have to research this.

I also discovered that I have a knack for baking, so I made some Toffee/Peanut Butter/Chocolate chip cookies but I had just a couple. Still Bad. :(

The only healthy thing I had today was Breakfast: my usual Oatmeal and brown sugar. Oh and NO SODA! Yay!

Day 06 of P90X

REST DAY!

Yes I know, what? Rest Day already? Well, I had a busy day and personal things happened so it was best that I took my rest day today! Besides, I was still suffering from muscle soreness and I really wanted to just relax.

I had an awesome rest day and ate yummy food too! I still tried to keep it as healthy and as yummy as possible. I had a beer too so thats why my diet was all wacked out. :X

Kenpo X tomorrow!

Day 05 of P90X

P90X: Phase 1 Week 1 Legs & Back


I woke up this morning completely sore. I had a hard time getting out of bed. I just body rolled as gently as possible to the floor and pushed my self up. I could barely sit on the toilet without grunting in pain.

Anyhoo, I made the wise decision to work out first thing in the morning. It was time for Legs & Back. I figured I'd be able to do the stretches and it would help out with the rest of the exercise session. OUCH! It did help a lot to do the stretching and I did as much as I could with all the lunges and calf raises (those were killer but I loved it!). I kept thinking in my head, "No Pain No Gain" and I guess it helped. It's all mental baby, all mental.

Ab Ripper X was next. DOUBLE OUCH! I couldn't do as much as I did the first time I attempted this because of all the pain I was experiencing around my core. I tried to do as much as I could and hopefully it helped but it didn't with the pain!

All day I was stuck in one position and needed help to even get out of a chair! How come this happened? Is it because my body wasn't use to all the rigorous exercises? Will my body be ready tomorrow for Kenpo X? What could I have done to help elleviate the pain? Exercise later in the day? Stretch out more or after? I really want to BRING IT everytime but if I'm in so much pain, how can I? I shouldn't say pain, more like muscle soreness, but still! OUCH!

Diet: It was another crappy day. :(
Breakfast: Oatmeal and brown sugar babe! Water
Lunch: Lasanga (It was my Dad's Birthday so we bought it for him and us I guess. I messed up on the moderation part though)
Dinner: We made my Dad a Birthday Dinner and had Steak, Baked Potatoes, Grilled Corn, and Salad. For Dessert we had Watermelon and I had a little bit of Cheesecake.

I know, I know. I should be focusing on the P90X Nutrition Guide, but its hard! And most of the recipes require cooking and yes, I do love to cook and bake (my new passion!), I just want something quick and easy. I'll definetly try to focus more on my diet. I promise.

Day 04 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1 Yoga X

Yoga X was really LOOOOONNNNGGGG!

But it was fun! I sweated like a Pig during all the Warrior Poses. I think I sweated more than Cardio X alone. I seriously enjoyed this session. I felt I that all my energy was focused on getting the pose done. I really tried to clear my mind of all the negativity and get into it. It's true what Tony says, "You have to clear your mind." It was all mental. Whatever I couldn't do, I told myself I that I could and I did! Corny, but it really helped to keep positive.

I tried every pose to the best of my ability. I fell a couple times but I got back up and did it again. My fave was the part where we just did poses like the tree pose, frog pose and all that. And the happy baby pose was awesome!

Hopefully I can do some crazy poses after a couple months like these

AMAZING!

After Yoga X, I went to meet up with my Best Friend ( and Maid of Honor ) her fiance, her cousin and brother at a local park to take our dogs for a walk. So I took our 11 month old Beagle Mix Puppy, Luna. She's extremely shy and only gets along well with our other dog, Trixie, who is a 12 year old Chow-Terrier Mix. But Luna did well and she enjoyed her walk and play time with B-Boy and Angel, two cute Pomeranians. So we walked around for a little more than half-an hour and ran around with the dogs at the dog park. Yay for more exercise! Hopefully we can keep this up and go there on the regular. :)

Earlier today, the FH and I worked in the backyard and sweated like a pig also so I count that as some type of exercise. Sweat is all good.

Diet: I'm really not good with my dieting! :(
Breakfast: Oatmeal! Water :)
Lunch: Left over Chinese Food
Dinner: Tuna Salad Salad :) Iced Tea, Water
After workout snack: I felt so tired so I just skipped and waited for dinner. bad!

Ahhh, this will be my last weekend of freedom before I become a slave to the man again! I miss work so it's all good. I have to join a Union this time but unions are good especially for those in the medical field. Gotta protect yo self.

Celebrity Inspiration: Michelle Rodriguez

I'll admit it. I frequent a lot of Celebrity Gossip sites. Some of my faves are Perez Hilton, and TMZ (the FH was on that site for a Crazy Hair Contest lol). Sometimes I feel so disgusting because most celebrities are really, really skinny and their outfits are stunning. I'd want to wear it but it wouldn't look the same on me as it did on Kate Moss or Victoria Beckam.

There are a few celebrities that are "Gorgeous" (say it in the way Tony would!). Their bodies aren't super skinny, but inspiring to say the least.

One chick I always admired was Michelle Rodriguez. She's on Lost, in Girl Fight and most recently, Fast and the Furious. During the first installment of F&F, she really caught my eye because her arms were the kind of arms I'd like to have, not too skinny, well defined, but not too bulky (Three little Bears, huh?). In the scene where her crew was racing and they get in a fight and Michelle's charater slugs the opposing, WOW! Her arms looked deadly!

I couldn't find the exact still shot of that scene from the movie but her arms looked awesome!


Maybe if my arms are like hers Vin Diesel will carry me away like this! JK. I already have my Vin Diesel. :)
I don't think this is from the movie but still an awesome shot of her. Not too bulky and the perfect stomach!

Hollywood's not all about skin and bones. :)

Day 03 of P90X

P90X Lean: Phase 1 Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X

WOW!

I've done the Shoulders & Arms before. It was right after trying on Wedding Gowns and I hated, hated, HATED the way my arms looked. My FH said that the #1 comment he gets from Brides when he takes his pictures is they hate how their arms look in the photos or they tell him to shoot them in a way that hides their arms. Unless you wear a bolero or jacket, hiding your arms is unavoidable. So I really hope I'll be able to tighten up my arms without adding on bulk.

But this session I had it in my mind already that I was going to BRING IT. I tried my best to do 15 reps each and I did! The "Flip-Grip Twist Tricep Kickbacks" were killer and burned like hell but I enjoyed the pain! No Pain No Gain, right? My bicep muscle was twitching a little! Good workout!

Oh boy, Ab Ripper X. Ab Ripper X will be the death of me! Now I know why most of the P90X Grads have beautifully ripped stomachs. 15 minutes of intensive crunches working out all the abdominal muscles. I think Tony said it was about 300 crunches? Out of the 300 I think I only did a little more than half. I tried to at least do 10 of whatever they were doing and rest and then get back into it if possible. Maybe in a month I'll be able to hang the whole 15 minutes? I hope so!!

I haven't put any stats up yet. What is a fitness blog without before pictures, weights and measurements? I'll put them up maybe after Phase 1 or sooner. Don't worry, I'll do it. I promise.

Diet:
Breakfast: I had a piece of Toast with Strawberry Jam ( I know. I gotta work on it!)
Lunch: The FH and I went to have Sushi. I had a Chicken Teriyaki Bento Box :( I didn't eat the entire meal though!
Dinner: My parents came home (finally) from the Casino and brought home a variety of Chinese Food. I had some Chicken Fried Rice, and Mongolian Beef (soo good but so bad!) and water.
After Workout Snack: Water and an apple.

I really need diet discipline!

Yoga tomorrow!