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Hi all,

I’m no longer doing the P90X Classic. Mostly because I’m just bored with the cardio workouts. I sort of wish I’d started with the Classic instead of the Lean but oh well. I’m still doing the weight workouts but mixing them with my other personal favorite sports, bouldering and mtn biking. The weather’s getting nicer (’cept for today being rainy & cold) and so I want to be sweating outside more than inside.

Thank to all of you who’ve commented and visited over the past few months. I wish you all the best and success in your fitness endeavors.

-s

Day 23 (Week 4) P90X Classic

Today was my old friend Core Synergistics. I got really really burned out on this workout during P90X Lean. But tonight I learned that I’m now in much better shape while doing it! Banana rolls were accomplished with no cheating hand pushes as were Supermans/Bananas. I can ever almost have my legs completely straight now on Boats. So today’s workout was much motivation to keep going with the program as it’s obviously working.

P90X: Core Synergistics (no bonus)

Climbing: (will update later)

Nutrition: (will update later)

Day 22 (Week 4) P90X Classic

So yesterday started Week 4, aka “rest” week.  But I didn’t really rest too much…can’t stay inside when it’s gorgeous out there. I went for the first run I’ve done in months and months. Only did half a mile so as to not push myself too much and it felt just fine. I also feel just fine today, no soreness except in my sit bones from the mtn biking on Saturday. Gotta kill all those sensitive nerve endings on the bottom of my pelvis (that is my own personal theory of why biking hurts those pointy bone ends at first but then you don’t feel much there when biking regularly).

P90X: Yoga (Ashtanga)

Walking/Running: Walked 30 minutes; Ran 1/2 mile (about 7 minutes)

Climbing: 25 minutes on the wall 

Nutrition: The good news is that my stomach is feeling normal again, the other news is that I’m no longer on the P90X diet…just my usual, mostly healthy, one.  Calories: 1008 (not much appetite because I was nervous about renewed stomach cramps); 15% protein;  25% fat; 60% carbs (i love veggies)

Day 21 (Week 3) P90X Classic

Ah, rest day. Except that it was so lovely outside I had to go out and play.

Mountain biking: 1.5 hours

Day 20 (Week 3) P90X Classic

So my stomach has not been right for almost a week now. I’m going to stop the P90X diet for a few days to see if that helps. Maybe too much soy protein lately is the reason? No Kenpo X today…went climbing instead.

Climbing: 30 minutes

Day 19 (Week 3) P90X Classic

So I’ve been rocking on Legs & Back lately. So much so last week that I was mighty sore for about 4 days afterwards. I backed off slightly today so that I’ll be able to walk normally, unlike last week. I’m also feeling much stronger on the pull-ups so plan to try them with no chair for weeks 6 & 7 to see how that feels/works. If it’s good, I’ll finish out P90X Classic with no chair.

Have not been climbing at all this week, mostly because it’s been bloody cold & rainy. Hope to go tomorrow.

P90X: Legs & Back, Ab Ripper X

Day 18 (Week 3) P90X Classic

P90X: Yoga (Ashtanga, not P90X)

Nutrition: 1268 calories; 40% protein, 38% carbs, 21% fat 

Day 17 (Week 3) P90X Classic

Not sure what happened to me yesterday. Had really sharp stomach pains for about 24 hours. Not fun.

Anyway, back on track today and playing catch up.

P90X: Plyometrics (no bonus round), Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X

Nutrition: 1121 calories; 41% protein, 33% carbs, 26% fat

Day 16 (Week 3) P90X Classic

I’ve been struck by some stomach badness….P90X & diet on hold for now.

Day 15 (Week 3) P90X Classic

First day of week 3! My legs and butt are SO sore still from bringing it a bit too much during Legs & Back last week. Went for a long walk with a friend today to try to stretch things out a bit.

P90X: Chest & Back, (skipped Ab Ripper X - will do tomorrow)

Walking: 1 hr, 26 min.

Nutrition: 1210 calories; 44% protein, 35% carbs, 21% fat