P90X Day 5

Today I realized I may be addicted to working out.  I had such a bleh day yesterday after a bleh workout.  But today:  I HAD A GREAT DAY TODAY AFTER A GREAT WORKOUT!

Today was Day 5: Back and Legs.  It was a combination of lunges, squats and pull ups.  I did have to modify the pull ups as I did earlier this week by using bands.  If you are not strong in the leg or are supporting too much weight like I am, lunges can be a challenge.  Not only are they challenging, but you may become wobbly or feel like you are going to fall.  I placed a chair where I could place one hand on it for support.  This allowed me to complete all the exercises.  It was a challenge, but I did it!

In listening to others talk about P90X, I often hear about how hard it is and how it will kick your rear.  And, yes it does.  However, if you listen to Tony Horton as he instructs, he tells you quality over quantity and to do what you can.  Don't get discouraged because you cannot workout the way he and his support staff do.  They have been doing it for much longer than you or I.  I am expecting that by my 3rd or 4th round of P90X I will be able to keep up a bit better!

So, for now, I'm glad to do as much as I can and happy to be moving my body.  I'm already feeling a difference and I am already seeing a difference.

This coming week will be a new journey as we take P90X on the road.  Tomorrow's workout with be postponed to Sunday. I have to leave extra early tomorrow and we will be traveling to Charlotte tomorrow night for the M&A baby shower (so excited)! We will be working out in the hotel Sunday-Tuesday.  We are taking bands, mats and the DVDs with us.  We will then workout at home for two days and take the show on the road again for a trip to Macon where we will work out in Mama W's living room.  All this while trying to maintain an eating plan on the road.

I am not going to weigh this week or measure but will check in on the 2nd Sunday of my journey with some numbers that I hope will reflect the effort we are putting in.

Have a great weekend.  Play hard and eat smart!