For the last couple of months I have been doing a few DVD's from P90X. I basically did the cardio ones like YogaX, Plyometrics, and KempoX. They definitely made me sore but I usually would only do one of them in between running or jump roping.
This Monday Brandon and I started doing the whole program. This includes multiple weightlifting DVD's (or bands). I haven't weight lifted in a while because I haven't been able to afford a membership to a gym. I use to lift all the time but now it is usually just cardio. Let me just say these DVD's have worked me over. The first DVD had so many push-ups and pull-ups. I can't even straighten out my right arm it is so sore. I even wake up in the middle of the night because it hurts to move. I feel like I have to do everything ten times slower than usual...even little things like shutting the car door or getting up from the coach.
If my soreness were the only issue I think I could cope fine but there is also an eating program to go along with it. It is pretty strict. 5 proteins, 1 carb (let me repeat-one carb!!), 1 fat (like olive oil), 1 fruit, 2 vegetables, 2 dairy, 1 condiment (really? I have to choose between teriyaki sauce on my chicken or fat free mayo on my tuna.) I don't even like proteins that much. I guess the real struggle is that I like my body the way it is. I am curious what the results would be, I am trying to be supportive of my husband (who also doesn't need to lose weight), and I have a hard time doing anything part way. That being said I think it is miserable. I feel deprived...kind of. Plus you have to preplan so much. It is not like I ate that unhealthy before. I just don't like not being able to have cold cereal in the morning and eating 6 egg whites instead.
Who knows how long this will last? It is a 90 day program and the food part gets a little better after the first 30 days. I guess I'll last as long as Brandon wants to do the program. I just needed to complain a little.
March 2016
3 years ago
5 comments:
I can NOT, let me repeat, can NOT imagine doing that program. My hat is off to you because I have no desire to even THINK about doing it. Maybe that it why I look the way I do.
Well done.
Oh.My.Gosh. First of all, you can't even understand why EITHER of you are doing this. You crack heads. you are both skinny. And there is NO WAY I could do it....as I am sure you can see... anyway, just wanted to say you have NO IDEA how disappointed I am that you will not be meeting us in Vegas, I was really excited to spend some time with you guys. Love you.
Mandi
Your nuts! Stop the program now!
This is frightening me just a little. What in the world are you doing a diet program for?!
I have heard those workouts are a killer. My neighbor has them...maybe I'll give it a try.
I have to agree with everyone else. What the heck are you doing? Don't you know those programs are designed for people who can't seem to lose weight??? I mean, excersize is important, but going on a silly diet when you don't need to is "silliness". I think you would both look great just excersizing and eating the way you do :)
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