Power 90 - Week 2, Day 6! End of week 2...

It's hard to believe its been two weeks of Power 90 already.  It feels like I just started this workout.  I was actually a bit sluggish this morning during Sweat 1-2 but I felt like I was sticking with Tony pretty well.  My legs are still my weak point.  I feel  a TON more flexible though. I can pull my head to my knee on the hamstring stretches... Which I haven't been able to do since my MMA classes...  I'll have to admit that on Fridays I'm glad to know that I get a rest day right after... 
Again, I am amazed by how pleasant I feel after drinking my Shakeology... AND how much energy I have.  The rush is really amazing.  I am still adding my one scoop of strawberry whey protein and two tablespoons of PB2.  I will probably get chocolate whey next time since the strawberry is not my favorite flavor of whey protein.  I thought that maybe I would be more hungry mid morning since I was only drinking Shakeology for breakfast, but not at all.  I feel full and satisfied was surprised when I realized it was snack time. =)

I think the combination of exercise, nutrition and supplements have really helped me feel like I'm 10 years younger.  It's a really strong motivator for me.  I remember how I felt after fast food and a few light beers.  There is no comparison.  I always wondered why the people who were in shape were so outgoing and enthusiastic... lol  (You know the type I am talking about.)   Now I think I understand.  A greater passion for life because you are experiencing more of it.  And its of a higher quality.  I commit to myself every day that those fast food, snacks and beer days are over.

Well, tomorrow should be a blast.  It's my 6 year anniversary!  I am going out to eat but I'm not too worried.  Alot of places have very good grilled chicken dinners with steamed veggies these days.  No plans on cheating for this guy. =)  

I'm also taking my Day 15 measurements, weight and pictures so that should be cool.  I'm still a bit apprehensive about posting anything yet until I have the results I want.  We'll see though..

I will try to check in tomorrow.  Happy Friday All! 

Oh, and don't watch this video... You've been warned...

Power 90 - Week 2, Day 5

One more day and week two is under my belt... Or should I say, inside my belt. =)

So today I decided to up my weights this morning for Sculpt 1-2 and that made a BIG difference.  I was really exhausted at the end of the work.  Which I never experienced with the bands.  I also wasn't able to finish the 21's all the way through my biceps were burning so hard.  It really felt good to be lifting weights again.

I was also very interested to see if I felt that same Shakeology rush I had felt the day before.  And again, much to my surprise, I had that same euphoric, lets go and get this done vibe.  Tons of energy and an all around good feeling.  I'm VERY happy I felt that way again.  Today was a bit more stressful than yesterday but I still have that positive feeling carry me through.   I also tried my Shakeology with PB2 powered peanut butter and protein powder and wow, the reviews were right.  It really DOES take a like Reese's Peanut butter Cups.  That was another big surprise. 

One more day and week two is over... It feels like I've been doing the workout for a while, but it also feels like these last two weeks flew by.  I'm really excited about that.  I want to hurry to the end. =)  I'll be taking Day 15 pictures just for fun.  I'll put those up shortly with one or two of my before pictures.  I want to hold all of them till the end to really show how far I've come in such a short time.  Very exciting!

That's it for this evening..  take care.

Power 90 - Week 2, Day 3 (My Shakeology is here!!!)

Sculpt 1-2 today went very well.  I didn't up my weights yet since I'm still worried I might hurt my shoulder... Although I didn't feel like I pushed myself as much as I would have liked, so I may up them tomorrow.  I'm getting the routine down now so I don't have to check the video as much.  I do my thing and listen for Tony to prompt me to the next move.

I guess I had a mild case of  "impatience" today. =)  My wife has been working out for a longer than I and she is showing incredible results. And well, I guess I want that too. =)  I know I have to do the work to earn it and I know that nothing good comes easy or quickly. But still. =)  I want to be ripped... NOW!

I think that is why I'm so excited about the organization of this workout. I know that tomorrow I'll get to do another fun workout and to keep moving towards the end goal.  When I would try to put my own workouts together they would get routine and boring and eventually I'd start making excuses not to go.  Don't want to find my keys, don't feel like going down, its too early, its too late, I'm tired, I'll do more tomorrow...  No more!

I have no more excuses because I won't allow them to even enter into my mind.  Yes, I've been tired when I wake up and yes I've felt edgy like I couldn't finish my workout, but I stuck to it and even if it wasn't my best, I still gave it.  And in a way that made it my best.  Because me working out when I don't feel like it is still bringing it.  AND its me not giving into my weaknesses.

On a very exciting note, my Shakeology finally arrived today.  YAY!  I've been really looking forward to it.  I'm going to use it as a meal replacement in the morning so tomorrow will be my first time, if you will. =) I have some of my unboxing pictures below.  My PB2 will be here tomorrow afternoon and Em is going to pick up some almond milk so I should be rocking by Thursday.  More about that tomorrow!

All in all it was a good day and even though I am pretty tired, I feel ready and excited for my cardio day with Sweat 1-2...

Until then... =)

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Power 90 - Week 2, Day 2

I went to bed early last... really early... well for me anyway...  Funny thing was, I was REALLY tired this morning... I had to talk myself into that first two or three minutes of stretching... =)  Once I got past Power Yoga I was fine though.  It was really cool that I stayed with it the whole time.  The first time I did it, it felt like I would be in plank forever...  Great progress for me!

I'm still waiting on my Shakeology to arrive...  Either I am too impatient, or my post office is unusually slow delivering... probably a bit of both. =)  I also ordered PB2 from http://www.bellplantation.com/.  I have heard SO many good things about it I just had to try it.  Its a powered peanut butter that has almost no fat so its a great source of natural protein and I plan on using it to boost my Shakeology.  I will post my review after I try both...

I also realized that I did not mention how the BowFlex 552 weights work... They are essentially 15 different dumbbells rolled into one.  The weights sit in a tray with all of the necessary plates.  There are dials on each end of the dumbbell and you turn them till you have the weight you want.  Simply pull up on the handle and only the plates necessary to equal the weight you selected come up... not heavy enough... slide it back in and turn the dial... Pretty amazing!  I wish I had known about these the last time I bought a weight set... I could have saved hundreds of dollars...

Well tomorrow I get to play with them again with Sculpt 1-2...

Until tomorrow... signing off...

Power 90 - Week 1, Day 5! Day before Shakeology!

Week 1

Sculpt 1-2 went very well this morning.  Really felt pumped up afterwards and I was able to push through all of the push ups.  My chest and triceps were really tight and pumped up...  I had forgotten how great that felt...

Nutrition-wise I am sticking around 1300-1500 calories so I am not craving anything but I don't feel like I am over eating either.  I get my Shakeology in tomorrow, which is VERY exciting.  I've heard and read so many great things about it.  I also ordered some PB2 tonight so I can't wait for that to show up either. =)

Speaking of supplements, right now I am taking a multi-vitamin and Omega 3's.  I plan on taking creatine when I move into P90X but for now I didn't want to load up and take on too much water. 

I'm not feeling like I'm dominating the workout, but I feel like I may be ready to move on to phases 3-4 in a week or two... When my free weights show up though that may change a bit...  Will keep you posted. =)

One more day to week one and then a rest day on Saturday... I may sneak in some cardio but nothing serious...

Until tomorrow...