Day 18

Photo Credit: DVIDSHUB

Okay, it's settled I have decided to start over from day 1 on a specific program... P90X.  I'll continue the subject counter but I'll use the subheading as the actual day.  Today will be considered the fit test.  Like in INSANITY there is a fit test that you complete so that you can monitor your progress.  You do specific exercises with set time limits and in some cases you have a target number to reach and in others you are maxing out to see how many reps you can complete.  Again, taking time off is a BAD idea because not only is it hard to get back into the groove, it's hard on the body to go "on" then "off" then back "on" again (at least it feels hard on MY body).  Soooo to make it official:

FIT TEST

I think this is a good idea to start over and its fair to the program because if I don't start over I've cheated P90X out of 2 weeks of exercise routines and forcing them to show results in 70 something days.  I think that I will start seeing results in two weeks but... Let me keep them honest and we'll all see what happens.  Once I build the courage I'll post my before pictures.  Let's see what happens.  Check me out tomorrow, I'll have something to talk about...

P90X baby!

Day 17

Photo Credit: Alan Cleaver

Okay now day 17 but day 3 of insanity and I think I must have been INSANE to even start.  Although I have only been doing the fit test, I am thinking that I might not be ready for this one yet.   I have really been wanting to  get back to P90X  to see if I can repeat the results (I lost 25 pounds but stopped working out and gained it right back when I stopped my routine.)  Well I've decided to step back from Insanity and get back into my 90 day plan on the P90X workout... I'll keep  you posted.. Thanks for comin'!

Day 16

Photo by Marc Samsom

Okay now INSANITY is a trip.  The fit test is 20 minutes, and the workout is 45 minutes.  Pretty much it has the same routines as the fit test but double speed and reps. I had to stop this exercise and went back to the fit test.  That had me winded when I took it and I figure it will be my exercise routine to build me up to complete one class going regular speed. I'm tired.  Gonna rest now.  Be back tomorrow.

What Day is it again? Day 15

Thanks to The U.S. Army for this photo.

In actuality it is Day 1 because I feel like each time I take a day off, I need to start over but that's defeating the point which will shatter a regular person's drive.  I'm reaching out to all the regular people in the world to offer support, understanding and SUCCESS!  If I can do it, then anyone can. 

 

Day 15 - I started INSANITY and as its namesake suggests, it is insanity to me!  I just did the 20 minute fit test and my legs were burning, my arms and shoulders on fire.  I only did it at half speed because I could tell from the beginning I might not be quite ready for INSANITY...  I wanted to try it because there are no "accessories" needed and there aren't any (except for an optional heart rate monitor just to make sure you're working out in your "zone" but not necessary).  Alright folks I'll keep ya'll posted.