It has been a month of Sundays since I've posted. I have had so much going on recently with being a caretaker and new entrepreneur. Sometimes you have to prioritize and unfortunately, blogging fell down the list of priorities. You guys know how it is. Despite all the life happening stuff, I did finish up Power90. I'll post pictures later. I know that I could have done better but I'm going to give myself kudos for finishing the program despite what was going on in my life at the time. I decided that I wasn't going to let life derail me. Life will always happen. Things kept knocking me down, but I just kept fighting to get back up and on track. There will ALWAYS be something that comes up - something that needs your time or upsets you. Just don't let it derail you from your goals.
Power90 was a great starter workout and it helped me achieve my objective - improve my fitness level from couch potato to someone capable of doing P90x. I have significantly improved my health and fitness. In the process, I lost inches and some weight. I climb stairs without getting out of breath. I walk up and down hills without getting out of breath. My lung capacity has improved significantly and I've had zero problems with asthma. I'm stronger and much more fit. I can see changes in my body - things lifting and shaping. I did my first training ride for Tour de Cure and did 15 miles and a decent sized hill (both ways) without feeling like I was going to die. I also have not been sick once since starting Shakeology. To me, that's the biggest benefit of all. Despite all the stress and being around a bunch of sick people at the hospital and skilled nursing facility, despite the quacky weather we've been having, despite being completely run down, I did not get sick at all this winter. A little tired? Definitely! But, not sick and that is a huge accomplishment for me. So, my conclusion about Power90? Like I said it was a great starter workout and I'm glad that I took the time to do it. If I had been on program 100%, I know that I would have seen even better results.
I've been busy reaching out to help others join my fitness journey and have started two challenge groups, both of which started Monday, most of us doing P90x. I have been looking forward to this day now for probably a month. I know, I'm crazy or something. I was ready for the bigger challenge (and bigger results). I love P90x because it changes daily so you don't get bored. Plus, I'm surrounded now by a bunch of folks that are getting it in on a daily basis. It really is inspiring.
OMG. Day 1 (Chest and back) was crazy with the number of pull ups and push ups that we did. I have to say that I am happy that I did Power90 first. I at least felt somewhat competent during the pushups. Not good mind you, not even close, but I could get some done in the all the sets of different pushups. Heavy pants, lawnmower... killed those moves (from Power90). I don't have a pull up bar yet but I'm looking forward to getting one this weekend so I can start doing those as well. The pull ups scare me but I'm thinking that I can use a chair to help me. I used the bands do do the pull up moves (modified)... that seemed to work well.
I am starting to feel the soreness which is actually great... I felt good all day except at one point feeling very hungry although I had recently eaten (2 hours before). Thought maybe I needed another snack. One thing about this workout is that you need to EAT! I'm supposed to take in 2400 calories a day. I need that much energy to fuel my daily living plus the increased calories burned in my workout. And, I can tell you from one day, this is no joke. You need to study the nutrition plan closely and stick to it. In coaching several people along this same process, this is the issue already. Helping them with the nutrition plan... we'll work out the problems over the next couple of weeks and hopefully get everyone on the right path. I think I'll start posting what I'm eating and they'll get a better sense of it.
I feel soreness in so many places - shoulders, back, lats, biceps, abs - this workout clearly works the areas intended. The last things that I need to work on are better hydration and rest - I did great during the workout and even shortly after but it all fell apart later on. I probably need to be taking in about 96 oz of water a day now. And, I definitely need to go to sleep by 11. Rest = Recovery and that's when your body actually is making the changes you're working so hard to get.
Tuesday is Day 2.
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