The Get in Shape, Eat Healthy, Better, Etc... 2010 Thread!!! :) :) :) :)

alright....I've read too many good things about this P90X....maybe it's just the runner's high I'm on after my killer run this morning...but I just dialed it up!!!!!

Can't wait to get de-moralized by this crazy looking system!!!

haha... BRING IT!!!

Today marks the first day of my entirely new lifestyle change. For a number of years I have been quite overweight, and I really feel like it is time to make a significant effort to better my health and my life in MANY aspects.

I'm 18 years old, 5'10 with decent muscle mass, but I'm still 90 pounds overweight from my ideal and healthy weight.

So now I am embarking on a properly portioned diet consisting of foods with VERY low glycemic content, which means cutting out all the tasty junk, and even some less desirable grains, fruits (such as grapes) and vegetables (baked potato for instance).

I'm also starting a decent exercise routine (for the time being). Today I briskly walked 5km in roughly 50-60 minutes. It was a good workout and I managed to work up a sweat and elevate my heart rate, but I didn't burn myself out so I couldn't continue the following day.

I really hope these changes constitute positive physical and mental betterment for years to come. This is really a lifestyle change that I am REALLY hoping to keep for the rest of my life. A lot of the poundage I put on was due to how horrible my eating habits were and my lack of exercise. Hopefully I start shedding pant sizes in no time.

Terrific chest session today, the shoulder is also giving no feeeling at all so slowing adding weight again, but vert slowly

Just annoyed that I tweaked the back on Friday and it is still a little sore

Goodness- I sound like an old woman

Gwarthen - Welcome to the thread, good luck and don't stop, you can do it!!!

Week 7 Day 1 P90X - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Abs... done!!! whew!!!

BRING IT!!!

Good luck, Gwarthen.  I applaud your approach to a "lifestyle change" - that's what it takes.  "Going on a diet" is a temporary solution.

Keep us informed of your progress.

I'm confused.  I went to the doctor yesterday for my annual and found out I gained 7 lbs.  My inches hasn't changed in months.

But the weight gain has made me keep better track of things on Daily Plate.

Not sure anyone noticed, but I was pretty much out of this thread last week. I had one of the busiest weeks of my life last week, and I was clearly fighting off a cold, so I skipped most of my workouts for extra sleep or to get more done. I only got a session in on Monday.

The good news is that I got through the week with flying colors. Gave all my presentations, got all my homework done, ran all my meetings, got the kids where they needed to be. The week totally sucked and I was totally stressed, but results are what matters.

Now it's back to normal! Class was great this morning and I could definitely feel that I had slacked last week. But I am back on track and actually a bit more focused due to last week. I had been getting progressively worse on the diet end of things, and I feel more motivated to get back on track there.

So while I didn't bring it last week, I'm bringing it BACK this week!

I'm not usually one to do guided video workouts but a friend has been doing ChaLEAN Extreme for a couple months now and her results have been amazing so I started last week and let me just say this, It's kicking my butt. I have sore muscles I didn't even know I had. That's not the best part though, I actually enjoy it, even look forward to my workouts again which hasn't been the case as of late.

Lorrinda, yeah I heard that ChaLEAN extreme is a really great program as well, good luck and I'm sure you'll see amazing results!!!

But I'm like you, I've never been one to do guided video workouts either. But something about P90X just hooked me. I think it's the fact that it's constantly changing and not the same thing, plus the amazing intensity! I'm a sucker for something that just blasts your body and makes you sweat buckets, LOL!

BRING IT!

Shoulders this morning followed by cardio

I have a number of aches today but they are all good aches

Foodwise, I am on the wagon and already I have broken through my plateau and am on the weight loss path again

Pretty sore from yesterday which is a GOOD thing!

Plyo X done and whew, that was a little more brutal this morning than normal but I pushed through it and feel great!

Keep it up everyone!!!

BRING IT!!!

Feeling good

A solid session this morning mixing in biceps, triceps along with a dose of cardio

Grinding out these daily sessions without excuse is the way to do it

Back, Biceps and Abs done... whew!!! Was able to work the 30 lb dumbbell into a few moves this morning like lawnmowers and locomotive, felt niceeeee. Definitely feeling a lot of burn and soreness this week but that's how I like it :)

BRING IT!!!

Did some Cardio X and and Ab Ripper X last night. Can't wait for tonight, getting better at one handed pushups!

9 lbs lost so far, but I'm muscles are popping so I'm happy with that number. I'll take 2 breaks off once I'm done and do the Classic version.

Just Bring it k?

On my 4th cup of green tea today

I don't really like it, but I can take it without milk so that saves some calories

Went real heavy on the weights this morning. So much so that I had to dial it back for the last set on everything except for chest. Felt great to go heavy again, though, and I look forward to the DOMS. I was really sucking wind today; my toughest day in a while.

Weight is going in the wrong direction. Not making good food choices lately. It's funny how bad choices feed on themselves and breed other bad choices. I was able to break that chain for lunch today, though, but the cafeteria pizza was calling my name. I had lowfat cottage cheese and chicken breasts instead.

I REALLY need to get back to exercising 4-5 times per week. I just need to make it a priority and adjust my other tasks around it. Things will work themselves out. I have been doing well over the last six months and I can feel it slipping away. I steadfastly refuse to fail this time. It's happened too many times in the past and I will not endure that situation again. For me, it boils down to focus, time management and positive self-talk. Lunch today was a good start.

Side note: Has anyone heard from xenowang recently? He used to be a semi-regular in last year's thread.

Mixed session this morning with a focus on the back

Probably will miss tomorrow due to expected very late night tonight

However did do a walk at lunch yesterday and hopefull will do so again today

I know it is not news, but my key learning is that weight loss requires diet control

I started the gym last January and started to watch the food, especially "bad" foods

I lost a little weight by the end of August (8 months)

In September I started a food diary and in the remaining four months of the year I lost more that the first 8. The discipline of writing it all down tends to stop you cheating

This year I have been on a plateau as my food intake has ended up balancing the daily needs

There is no way to add more exercise, so the diet needed to be back under firm control

This Lent I am doing 6 weeks of draconian calorie restriction, and although it is tough, the weight has started to fall off. Not surprising, as I ma running a deficit of 1,800 calories a day

Exercise = great for health and well being, but unless you are a professional athlete unlikely to deliver all your weight loss goals

Diet = hard work but in the long term, consistent calories in less than calories used is the only way to slim down

Diet + exercise = the Holy Grail

Funky, good to hear and well done. Its great this weigh loss lark isnt it?!
one question though- How do you plan to maintain your loss/weight once you go back on 'solids' again? There is evidence about to show that it not the best way of maintaining weight as once you stop the weight usually pile back on again. Just interested.
keep it up!

This Lent thing is just a re-boot to get the curve going in the right direction

Once I get back to normal food, I will continue with the food diary and make sure that I am running a small daily calorie deficit so that the weight continues to come off slowly, perhaps a pound a week

Yoga X Done!!! This is still very hard and still moves I can't do but it's ok! I love this workout because it is very relaxing and really recharges my mind! Love it!!!

BRING IT!!!

thefunkygibbons


This Lent thing is just a re-boot to get the curve going in the right direction

Once I get back to normal food, I will continue with the food diary and make sure that I am running a small daily calorie deficit so that the weight continues to come off slowly, perhaps a pound a week

 Sounds like a good realistic plan. I have done the shake thing before and found it very difficult to keep the weight off once solds started again. Using Food Optimising i have lost an average of half a pound a week over 2 years- 56lbs so far. The weight has fluctuated a bit, but has been so far, much easire to keep off and maintain. On a plateau at the moent though, need a push to break through the barrier! Perhaps more exercise is the key.

Let me guess which ones, the Crane and the Wheel? I can't even come close to the Crane.

My BeachBody coach is starting a 60 day shred with Shakeology contest on Monday so in the words of aredore Bring it!!

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Let me guess which ones, the Crane and the Wheel? I can't even come close to the Crane.

There's a few more I still can't do but I continue to try regardless because one day I will be able to!

Lorrinda... that's awesome, told a friend at work today about Shakeology, she was going to watch the video on it tonight and might order it from me tomorrow, we'll see.

and yes... BRING IT!!!

As expected, it was a late night so sleep was needed

However, should get a walk today and planning a pretty active weekend

Legs, Back and Abs - done!!!

BRING IT!!!

Holy crap today was tough! LOTS of reps on chest and back, with some arm and ab work thrown in for good measure.

I almost overslept and missed class, but ended only being a couple minutes late. All good!

Planning to get a workout in Sunday morning to make up for my lack of Tues/Thurs workouts this week.

Funky: Sleep is key. I am so much more focused when I have enough sleep. I make much better choices, too.

Kenpo X done and that means... I FINISHED WEEK 7 OF P90X!!! YEAH!!!

Diet is still rockin along, people at work are noticing how I am just slowly melting away the fat and slimming down, feel freaking awesome!!!

BRING IT!!!

Today is a rest day for me. Keep it up everyone!!!

Worked 10 hours yesterday, then had a ripping band practice...

then I came home and pounded out Chest&Back and AbRipperX!

oh man am I sore...looking forward to my run today...give my arms a break...

aredore


Kenpo X done and that means... I FINISHED WEEK 7 OF P90X!!! YEAH!!!

Diet is still rockin along, people at work are noticing how I am just slowly melting away the fat and slimming down, feel freaking awesome!!!

BRING IT!!!

Awesome man! Post some photos of your before and after when you finish the P90X!
 
Bubs

Did some active work over the weekend, mostly splitting and stacking logs, but also logging and humping large cuts of Oak

Diet win continues

This morning was chest work, with rear delts thrown in, went well

Bubba

aredore


Kenpo X done and that means... I FINISHED WEEK 7 OF P90X!!! YEAH!!!

Diet is still rockin along, people at work are noticing how I am just slowly melting away the fat and slimming down, feel freaking awesome!!!

BRING IT!!!

Awesome man! Post some photos of your before and after when you finish the P90X!
 
Bubs

I will :)

Week 8 Day 1 - Yoga X Done! whoohoo! This is a "recovery" week.

Threw in a lunchtime walk

Long and slow is good for two things
1. Making love to a beautiful woman
2. Fat burning

Didn't get my Sunday workout in - no excuses, I just slacked - but had an excellent workout this morning. Went heavier than normal with the weight again just to see where I was and was pleasantly surprised.

I'm going to the damn gym tomorrow morning if it kills me!

Great session this morning

Shoulders and then a hard cardio finish



I have had to rethink the diet, it was too extreme

1,200 calories a day was running too high a calorie deficit resulting in a pound weight loss every other day

Also, it was adversely affecting the ahem, bowels

So I have now added some extra calories by adding a high fibre museli with fruits and nuts in the evening instead of the third shake

I will still be running a deficit but hopefully enough to support 1-1.5 pounds loss per week

Core Synergistics done, man that workout is BRUTAL!!! But I love it!

BRING IT!!!

Come on people, lots of you haven't reported in lately!!!