Here we are in my favorite part of the meal plan-phase 3! I am not exaggerating when I say that I almost started weeping when I looked at the plan. Why? Well, because we're supposed to take in close to equal parts protein and carbohydrates! That is great news for both our budget and my carb loving self.
So far two of my favorites are the stuffed baked potatoes and the pita chips with hummus. I love a nice, crunchy snack so this part of the plan is fantastic. I'm loving Phase 3!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Week 10 (Phase 3)
Hello! We are now in Week 10 of P90X and still having a blast. We're working to muscle failure every day and have really noticed a difference in our strength levels and flexibility. My husband was able to do 10 plyo push-ups today! I'm so proud!
I have noticed that I can attempt and complete things like one armed push-ups, various core exercises, and most of the Yoga workout that I never would have believed I could do. P90X has helped me to find my confidence and believe that I can do these things!
Oh, also, today we totaled up the entire amount of inches that I have lost from my body since January, when I started P90. The total so far is 33 inches! That, to me, is unbelievable!
I have noticed that I can attempt and complete things like one armed push-ups, various core exercises, and most of the Yoga workout that I never would have believed I could do. P90X has helped me to find my confidence and believe that I can do these things!
Oh, also, today we totaled up the entire amount of inches that I have lost from my body since January, when I started P90. The total so far is 33 inches! That, to me, is unbelievable!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
A Look Back on Seven Years of FAT
We have made it through 2/3 of the P90X program! I can't believe it! We are now more than half-way there, and are loving what we're seeing for results.
I am noticing so much more muscle tone than I have ever had before that I am completely amazed. I am back to the size (almost) that I was when we were married 8 years ago. I have more energy than I ever have before and I can wear clothes comfortably that never would have fit over my hips at any time in the past 7 years.
My greatest accomplishment happened the other day. I bought some size 10 shorts at Old Navy and several tank tops and t-shirts. All of the shirts were size Medium! It was unbelievable to me that I could pick up a pair of size 10's and know that they were going to fit. I was so sure that they would fit that I didn't even try them on. And, you know what? They fit! I did the same thing with my shirts. When I got home and tried everything on I was ecstatic. This is amazing to me because for the past 7 years I have made up every excuse in the book to avoid taking responsibility for my weight/size/health. I have told myself that I get plenty of exercise (but didn't change my diet habits) or changed my diet habits and didn't exercise. I have tried to convince myself that my hormones were out of whack, and maybe that I am just "supposed" to be "this size."
Now I see that I had been cheating myself out of all of those years of feeling good, looking good and investing in myself. Even at my best, when I was exercising 5 days per week, I was going to the gym before work and using the elliptical machine for 30 minutes per day. I still ate whatever I wanted, and I never changed my routine unless someone got to the machines before I did. I didn't lift any weights, I didn't do any ab work and I didn't challenge my body. I blamed everything else for my failure and I made myself a victim...helpless and hopeless.
Then, in January, I discovered that all of those years I had been lying to myself. I had been doing everything wrong and making all kinds of excuses and justifications to keep doing the same things over and over. I had cheated myself out of years of feeling great. I discovered these things when I started Power 90, started using Sparkpeople.com and started to notice that when I followed that simple rule (take in fewer calories than you expend) you will lose weight. Then, when I started P90X and actually followed the plan (with the diet plan) I saw muscles starting to pop out and now, instead of looking at my whole body as "trouble zones" I look at it as a success with a few areas (belly and thighs) that need some extra work. I am already a success story and I'm not even done yet!
I am noticing so much more muscle tone than I have ever had before that I am completely amazed. I am back to the size (almost) that I was when we were married 8 years ago. I have more energy than I ever have before and I can wear clothes comfortably that never would have fit over my hips at any time in the past 7 years.
My greatest accomplishment happened the other day. I bought some size 10 shorts at Old Navy and several tank tops and t-shirts. All of the shirts were size Medium! It was unbelievable to me that I could pick up a pair of size 10's and know that they were going to fit. I was so sure that they would fit that I didn't even try them on. And, you know what? They fit! I did the same thing with my shirts. When I got home and tried everything on I was ecstatic. This is amazing to me because for the past 7 years I have made up every excuse in the book to avoid taking responsibility for my weight/size/health. I have told myself that I get plenty of exercise (but didn't change my diet habits) or changed my diet habits and didn't exercise. I have tried to convince myself that my hormones were out of whack, and maybe that I am just "supposed" to be "this size."
Now I see that I had been cheating myself out of all of those years of feeling good, looking good and investing in myself. Even at my best, when I was exercising 5 days per week, I was going to the gym before work and using the elliptical machine for 30 minutes per day. I still ate whatever I wanted, and I never changed my routine unless someone got to the machines before I did. I didn't lift any weights, I didn't do any ab work and I didn't challenge my body. I blamed everything else for my failure and I made myself a victim...helpless and hopeless.
Then, in January, I discovered that all of those years I had been lying to myself. I had been doing everything wrong and making all kinds of excuses and justifications to keep doing the same things over and over. I had cheated myself out of years of feeling great. I discovered these things when I started Power 90, started using Sparkpeople.com and started to notice that when I followed that simple rule (take in fewer calories than you expend) you will lose weight. Then, when I started P90X and actually followed the plan (with the diet plan) I saw muscles starting to pop out and now, instead of looking at my whole body as "trouble zones" I look at it as a success with a few areas (belly and thighs) that need some extra work. I am already a success story and I'm not even done yet!
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