P90X- Day 1

J and I started P90X today. We got the great idea after visiting with my brother, Jason, last weekend in Las Vegas for our annual Red River Shootout West Coast style. We haven't seen Jason since Jordann's wedding in late July of this year, and he started his P90x about 45-50 days ago. We were blown away at how amazing he looked and felt. He was in such great shape, lost 12 pounds and was only half way finished with the program. He use to make fun of us for eating brown rice and chicken and veggies at dinner, but now he is eating it every evening! He is very conscious of the things he puts in his body and exercising. We couldn't be more happy for him (and his roommate...having a support network makes it easier to achieve).

Therefore, J and I wanted to give this a try and see how we feel. We moved around our furniture in the living room to create a nice space for all the exercises and ordered the resistance band set for the arm and leg exercises. Today was Day 1- Chest and Back + the Ab Riper Plus. Our entire workout took about 1.5 hours (we had to stop to take turns doing our reps on the bars and with the bands, as well as watch the video for correct form between exercises). I never realized how weak my little upper body was until today. I did 5 regular push ups, 10 on my knees. I could not do one complete diamond push up or military style push up. I did complete the pull-ups, but I was using bands hooked onto the door and didn't do a complete set. My goal is to eventually do the full 25 reps of each type of push-up/pull-up 2 times, on the floor and with the pull-up bar. We have a long way to go.

The ab workout is only 2-3 times a week, but probably one of the most intense workouts ever. In 15 minutes, we were suppose to do 349 sit ups in varying styles. We didn't quite make the full amount, but again...another goal to strive for.

We are tired, and tomorrow we will be sore. But, we set a goal and we will reach it 6 days- one hour long workout video each day for 90 days. We get one day a week to rest, we chose Friday. We are also using the P90X diet with our exercises. We are cutting down on starches, substituting puree and whipped cauliflower for mashed potatoes, brown rice for white rice. Cutting all red meat and sweets/chips out. We are eating chicken and fish and turkey. No Sodas or any of the other delicious tasting things that our bodies think we need to function on!