Day 49: Legs and Back

Besides Monday, this is the best week I have ever had. I’ve shattered all of my records! I’m doing more reps, with more weight, going deeper in my lunges, holding positions longer and working sooo much harder! I did over 100 pull-ups today. I barely did more than 40 on my first day. Improving feels really good.

I haven’t mentioned this before, but there is a monthly Beachbody competition. So here are the rules: You complete a Beachbody workout program (like P90X or Brazilian Butt Lift ect…) then you send your transformation story, as well as your photos, to Beachbody.com. They choose a winner based on your story and results. I am going to be the only sixteen year-old to ever complete P90X. In fact, they don’t even have an age group lower than 18. Hopefully I will change that.

The winner can win up to ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND dollars!!!! Needless to say, the prospect of winning all of that money is motivating, to say the least!

I’m more than half way done with my 90 day challenge. My goals Extend further than getting a hot body. I am passionate about becoming an Athletic Trainer and am willing to go through as much college and physical training as necessary. As everyone knows, in order to be an Athletic Trainer, I have to become an athlete. When I complete my P90X challenge, I am going to continue getting in better and better shape. I am going to continuously keep improving!

See you all next time J

Day 45 Chest, Shoulders, triceps

Today was the most difficult day yet! I am so tired! Because I played so much soccer over the weekend, I woke up exhausted. I failed to even start my Cardio workout this morning, but that’s fine because I burned lots of calories over the weekend. Somehow, I not only finished my major workout, but  did a really good job. Unfortunately, I did not have the will power or energy to get past the first Abb Ripper move. I’m unhappy  I wasn’t able to do all of my workouts. However, when I think about it,  doing those workouts would have been counter-productive. Sometimes you have really tough days and can’t do too much. I did Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps well. I didn’t do Cardio or Abbs; it is what it is. I’ll do better next time, as Tony Horton would say: “I did my best and forgot the rest.”

OK, about my father. I’m still helping him do the Ten Minute Trainer. He is progressing incredibly well. Every time I’d hug him goodnight, I’d always feel his sizable belly. After nearly eight weeks, ten minutes a day, it’s barely there! Whaaatttt! It’s really cool.

He is so funny. We do the same workouts every week, yet he somehow manages how to forget the basic techniques. I have to re-teach him every time. It’s actually pretty funny J

Day 42

Hey everyone :) Sorry I haven’t posted anything in so long. I guess I just got caught up in life. I’m still doing hard core P90X with Tony Horton and crew, but I’d be lying if I said I’m loving every second of it. It’s not all butterflies and pancakes anymore. In fact, there are many moments when all I want to do is spew obscenities at him! But he always manages to say something that makes me smile. It’s a love hate. I can’t wait until I meet him.

I’m still working harder each time I do a workout; it’s just much more difficult. All that P90X wears on you. On top of my 2 plus hours of P90X each day, I’m playing soccer at the park with some people three times a week. Needless to say, I’m pretty dang tired. But as Tony says, “it’s a beautiful thing.” Hahaha….. he is so funny.

I plan on updating you all on my dad's progress. He is on day 50 and looking awesome!!!

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Day 32( first month is over!)


Wow! My first month is over. I haven't worked harder in my life. Talk about putting yourself through hell; my first month was rough. for some sick reason ( probably because I'm destined to become a professional athlete) I loved my time in hell with Tony Horton and am looking forward to the next 60 days!
 OK, so I'm gonna make a list of my sins for this month, then I'm gonna show you my new schedule. For my new schedule, I'll be working for more than 2 HR a day.


SINS
Day 4:  didn't finish yoga because plyometrics turned me into jello
Day 5: didn't finish Legs and Back  because of post traumatic stress( plyometrics)
Day 18 didn't finish Legs and Back. literally had NO energy.

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New schedule:
Mon: am Cardio X
         pm Chest, Triceps, Shoulders, Abb Ripper X
Tues: Plyometrics
Wed: Am: Cardio X
          Pm: Chest, Biceps, Abb Ripper XThurs: Yoga X
Fri: Am: Cardio X
       Pm: Legs, Back, Abb Ripper X
Sat: Run and/or Sprint intervals
Sun: Rest or Stretch

Day 22 (rest week/or not!)

Today is my first day of rest week, YEAH!? A rest week for p90x is this:

Mon: Yoga (1 ½ hr of extreme discomfort)

Tues:Core Synergistics( insane abb/core workout)

Wed: Kempo (kicking, punching and sweating)

Thurs: X Stretch

Fri: Core Synergistics

Sat: Yoga (AGAIN, NOOOOO!!!)

Sun: Rest or stretch( Rest!!)

What a rest week. Need I say more…..?

When I am in a foul mood, brooding over what Tony has I store for me, I'll go to the bathroom, stand in front of the mirror and chew myself out. Strangely enough, it works. I tell myself that I am a low life who will never get anywhere in life because I am not willing to work. I get myself feeling like an idiot and say that I will lose all self-respect if I quite. As weird as it may sound, It works. My despicable pride motivates me to persevere, whatever works. :)

I’m about to do Yoga. I am in a good mood, so I shouldn’t have to psyche myself out. 

Day 13

According to the P90X fitness guide I am supposed to do Kempo today. I did some Kempo last summer before my soccer injury. It’s kicking and punching ect…Yes, it is a good workout, but the whole point of it is to burn calories. Because I am a soccer player and I enjoy biking, I chose to run two miles and bike five miles. I think I’m gonna do that from now on, rather than doing Kempo. I’ll save Kempo for rainy daysJ

 I’ve gotta admit, this has been a rough week. Doing intense workouts for six days straight is quite a task. Regardless of the pain, I’m really enjoying the journey. I believe this program, if done diligently, will not only give you a beach body, but will build self-respect and character. I have more respect for myself every time I Bring It with P90X.           

I encourage all of you to make the same commitment as my father and I. Do it for your health, character, self-respect, and clarity of mind. If you complete a workout program from Beachbody.com, everything I said will happen to you. Don’t wait. Dedicate a small portion of your life to wellness!