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P90X Masters!

I did it! I’m a P90X grad again, and I must say I’m happy with my results. I may not be able to do 10 pull-ups yet, and I don’t have the complete six-pack I had hoped for, but this round got me much closer to those and many other goals. A quick reminder that this is the second time in 9 months that I’ve done P90X. The first time was August – November 2010, and the second time was Feb – May, 2011. I took 2 months off in between but didn’t get around to taking the fit test for Day 0 the second time; that’s why there are only 3 results. Overall, I’ve noticed positive changes in my body composition. My weight hasn’t changed much, but I have lost inches and gained muscle. I think P90X is an excellent fitness program, and I’d recommend it for most people. (It’s really intense, so there are other Beachbody beginner programs you can look at doing first: http://www.beachbodycoach.com/SDFITNESSDIVA .)

For P90X, you have to be willing to commit, press play every day, and follow the nutrition plan. (Yes, follow the nutrition plan!) Enough with the chit-chat, let’s get on with my results! (Please forgive my tan lines!)

Day 90 - May 2011

Date                             8/23/10 – Day 0   11/22/10 – Day 90      5/4/11 – Day 90 x2
Weight                         110.4 lbs                 108.2 lbs                       108.2 lbs
Waist                            26.25″                     25.75″                           25.25″
Hips                              32.5    31       30

2nd Day 90 - May 2011

Pull-Ups                0.5                             6                                    7
Push-Ups                    22                             43                                   50
Wall Squat                  2’35”                         4’48”                          4’09”
In & Outs                    48                              125                                 155

Day 90 - May 2011

I had a lot of fun taking my Day 90 pictures this time. You can probably tell since I’m in 3 different outfits! I definitely feel toned and much stronger. I don’t have an accurate body fat % calculator, so maybe I’ll get it tested somewhere because I am definitely curious and it will be good to know for future measurements. I just know that I lost inches and gained muscle, and that is a good thing! I reached a BIG goal of 50 push-ups (not on my knees) which is probably my favorite achievement. Since I’m always striving for improvement, I want to be able to do 100 push-ups one day!

In summary, I feel strong, happy, and healthy. Thank you, P90X!! I can’t wait for P90X 2 to launch this fall because I will DEFINITELY be doing it! MC2 will definitely take my fitness to another level! Anyone else interested in doing that program with me later this year?

Day 0 - August 2010 Where are my muscles?

Stay tuned for a post about what I’ll be doing after my marathon training is complete! (I’ve been doing marathon training simultaneously with P90X.) Rock n Roll San Diego is only 1 month away!

Phase 1 came and went so fast! I don’t remember it going by so quickly the first time we did P90X…so is this a good thing or a bad thing? My pics are decent, but I’m definitely not where I want to be yet. I’m my own worst critic this time around because I’ve set my goals higher, and I really want to achieve them! I should probably listen to what Tony Horton says in his new book Bring It! “There’s nothing bad about wanting to look good…But the problem is that most people exercise for the wrong reasons because they’re focused solely on the outcome and not the journey.”

So, I would LOVE a six-pack. Is that unrealistic? Maybe. Maybe not. I came close last time I did P90X (Aug-Nov 2010), so I just need to figure out what I can do to up my game the second time around! Any suggestions on how to get that six pack? I know it’s a combination of diet and exercise, but how extreme are we talking?! Here are some pics of where I’m at today.

I’m going to try and focus on the journey and celebrate how my body looks and feels over time. I can already tell I’m getting stronger, and my energy levels are high. Today I purchased Tony’s book Bring It! because I’m really curious to learn about Tony’s nutrition style. I’ve already read some great things, but I’ll save my post on that for another time. Until then, I’m going to do my best and forget the rest!

P90X Fitness Test Results and Pics

P90X Phase 1 Results