P90X

Thanks. The first time, I still ate whatever I wanted, really. But the biggest problem was I refused to stop drinking the black beer. That light stuff doesn't do anything for me.

Now, I count my calories using Myfitnesspal.com (check it out if you haven't. It's awesome) and I eat 6 times a day, drink more water than I thought possible and have a veggie with every lunch and dinner. Mostly raw broccoli and carrots. I also gave up most processed foods. Nothing from a box or a can (i.e. Lean Cuisines or Chef-boyardee). They're just crammed full of sodium. I have chicken, turkey or fish every day for lunch at work.

It seems strict, but once you get used to it, it's terrific. I never thought I'd be able to do the six times a day thing, but it's awesome. I'm almost never hungry...except after Kenop X because it burns a ridiculous amount of calories.

Oh, and I cut back SEVERELY on the beers.

 

Very inspiring Chuck!

 

No way. You can do a custom variation of the programs but doing just one is not gonna work. <insert tonyism about mixing it up>

For myself, I am taking it easy on the cardio stuff. I am not overweight but "soft" (stopped working out and playing ball since my knee injury). So I mainly focus on building muscle and gaining strength.

 

Yes, it is. I stand corrected.

 

Thanks. Happy to help motivate.

 

Maren from Chest/Back did hardcore porno films back in the day, and I read on another forum that Tony did some softcore p*rn.

 

No way. German Potato Soup girl??? I can't believe it.

 

http://www.fitbomb.com/2010/07/marens-into-more-than-just-german.html#more

That's more than just potatoes in that soup

 

Wow, really? No wonder she sounded so filthy when she said "I'm gonna do Corn Cob!"

 

Hahaha that's Katie. The squeal-y interior designer from Back & Biceps (did that one today).

Maren is the chick in Chest & Back.

As obnoxious as Tony can be, I'd totally love to see some of his "work"...

 

Dammit, you're right. I've been doing the "Lean" program so long (you don't do Chest & Back or back & biceps until about week 9) that I got 'em mixed up.

 

My Crossfit gym put this photo up yesterday, and I got a chuckle out of it:


Don't get me wrong I really respect P90X. I've tried it several times, and was so sore that I couldn't keep going. But I still thought it was funny.

 

Hey, those Power 90 Master Series workouts are no joke either. I wanted a change from Yoga-X so I did the P90 UML video today. They have you doing things like plyo push-ups, pike press, sphinx push-ups, chatarunga run, etc.. Also, some of the ab exercises are even more brutal than ab-ripper x. There's one move that is a combination of fifer scissors and mason twist (you do both at the same time).

There definitely are some much easier moves mixed in, though. Overall, it's easier than a typical p90-x video, but good for a change of pace. The production value is a LOT crappier than p90-x, though, although Tony is the same.

Two free Power 90 videos are included in the P90x set -- Cardio Intervals and UML (Upper Middle Lower).

 

Seems like a deterrent to me. P90X is extreme enough for the average person out there. Reading this, I would NOT want to try crossfit lol.

 

That just makes them sound like a whiny b****.

 

Yup if I saw that I'd probably turn around immediately. :grin:

Just finished Yoga X. God, I love yoga sosososo much. I think it's the main reason I want to do a second round of P90X instead of Insanity.

 

I did Chest/Back & Ab Ripper X yesterday. I must be incredibly weak on my left side because my left pec, lat and forearm are alot more sore than my right. I do know one thing....I am waaaay outta shape!

 

You guys have inspired me to get back on board. I was doing it for about 2 months, and had what imo, were great results. I got into a wreck, and totaled my truck. Since then, I never got back into it. It's no excuse, because that was almost 1.5yrs ago lol.

After this winter, and a cruise I had in the spring. I'm softer than I've ever been.

Starting it in about an hour.

 

How'd it go?

 

Finished my first day yesterday. I've not worked out that much in a year and a half. I work 12-12 Mon-Fri and have used it as an excuse, no more. I'm doing this!