Power 90 - Week 3, Day 3

Just checking in to let everyone know that I will continue to blog and write articles on my new site,

www.SixPackResults.com

If you have any questions or you would like to know how my program is going, please message me.

I will do my 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 day updates UNLESS I switch to P90X before I'm done, which is definitely possible...

Please check out my new site and feel free to leave me feedback or comments.

Take care!

Power 90 - Week 3, Day 2

Wow folks, sorry for missing yesterday!  I am 100% focused on my site right now.  Its a work in progress, but you promise to be nice I'll show it to you. =)  Same address as before.  www.sixpackresults.com

I'm a little shaky on the web work but I'm doing ALOT of reading so I hope to have it up to Bryan May standards soon. ;-)  If you all have any suggestions or comments, I would be most appreciative!

Week 3 is going GREAT!  I started out very well yesterday with Sculpt 1-2 and Sweat 1-2 was awesome.  I was really able to push myself hard and not need to rest between sets like I have before.  I'm also doing 12 reps instead of 10 on the Ab Ripper 100... That makes a BIG difference.  I've never been so happy to stretch than after that exercise series.

I'm sorry this is so short, everyone.  It may be short for a while till I have my site where I want it.  Feel free to stop by and check it out.  Take care all!

Dave

Day 15 Results...

Well, hard to believe... but here are the stats from today and two weeks ago... AMAZING!!!

Weight: Day 1 (192) - Day 15 (185) - 7 lbs lost

Chest:  Day 1 (42.5) - Day 15 (43) - 1/2 in. gained

Right Arm: Day 1 (14) - Day 15 (13.75) - 1/4 in. lost

Left Arm: Day 1 (14) - Day 15 (13.75) - 1/4 in. lost

Waist: Day 1 (38) - Day 15 (36) - 2 in. lost

Hips: Day 1 (41) - Day 15 (39) - 2 in. lost

Right Leg: Day 1 (23) - Day 15 (22.5) - 1/2 in. lost

Left Leg: Day 1 (23) - Day 15 (22.5) - 1/2 in. lost


Now the hard part... =)

I'm amazed... What do you think?

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 4 (Day of the Shakeology...)

Cardio this morning went exceptionally well.  I was tired and sluggish getting up but once I started moving I felt VERY in control.  Usually my legs give out during the knee lifts but today I was with it the whole way.  Felt very good not to be struggling but to be able to give that extra burst of power.

Today was very interesting.  I have to say I am surprised.  Pleasantly so, of course.  In fact, I'm very happy I was surprised. =)  After my Sweat 1-2 I popped open my bag of Shakeology and threw it in the blender with two scoops of strawberry whey protein and two handfuls of ice.  Poured it in a glass and had to take a picture... (see below)  I'll admit I was almost afraid to taste it. LOL  I didn't want the first taste to be all, "whatever, its okay."  I couldn't believe how rich and delicious it was.  Honestly.  It had such a rich, chocolatey flavor that I didn't notice the strawberry protein at all.  The ice really gave it a milkshake quality.  Since I've been restricting my sweets, this was a welcomed experience. It was not in my favorite glass for long...

But, it doesn't stop there.  I hurried up and jumped in the shower and headed to work.  And I will have to say that I don't think I've felt THAT good before in a long time.  I felt energetic, positive, relaxed and charged up.  I really felt good.  I am totally giving credit to the Shakeology on this one.  I had a pretty routine day, but it was how I felt that really made it unique.  I haven't had that energy at work before in a long time.

I am really interested to see how it will go tomorrow.  I am hoping that it wasn't just a fluke.  From the reviews that I have ready, it isn't... but of course, I have to see for myself. =)  I will give a full report tomorrow about that and about my dumbbell weight increase for Sculpt 1-2.  This workout and nutrition program is really changing my life.  It started slow but its accelerating now.  I can't wait to see where I end up.

Nighty night...

My Shakeology... Like my glass? =)

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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