Day 30: Plyometrics

Hey, it's Day 30! Time flew right by. I took measurements and pictures. I wasn't expecting any change because I've been eating out everyday and sometimes twice a day, and eating/snacking on candies and chocolates. I haven't gained or lost anything in regards to my measurements. My body fat has dropped 2.1%. So, if you want to do P90X and eat anything you want, you won't gain weight. ;) haha.

I also took pictures, but I won't post them because the only difference you can see is when I flex my biceps. I have more definition in them! Yay!

Well, I'm a bit sore from yesterday, mainly on the sides of my pecs and lats where they attach to my arms, thanks to all of those crazy push-ups. But still, it's no where close to the first week of P90X, where you're so sore you can't move.

I love plyo. It was a little tough getting back into it, since I didn't do a whole lot last week. But it still went well, and modified some moves to make them harder. I think the worst of today was doing the ballistic stretches at the end...I didn't realize how sore my arms were from yesterday!

Day 15: Chest & Back, and Ab Ripper X

Yay! It's week 3 already! Time is just flying by. I took some measurements this morning, along with my weight. I've gained exactly 3 pounds since I started, and lost 0.5% body fat. My measurement haven't changed that drastically. The only changes were in my waist (lost 1 inch) and my hips (lost 0.5 inch). I was hoping I'd see at least a 0.25 inch lost in my arms and legs, but no such luck. The time will come. I must be patient.

I didn't watch the DVD today. Instead, I went by the book and did the exercises in front of the TV to change things up a bit. More fun that way! I also bought 30 lbs resistance bands (that was the highest they had at Dick's, or at least from what I saw) and used them in addition to my pull-up bar. I would do what I could on the pull-up bar (with the assistance of a chair, of course), then head to my resistance bands and do more. I can feel it in arms and back, and I think it'll supplement the workout nicely. Military and diamond push-ups are getting easier, but my dive bombers are still ugly. I can't wait until I can do 1 nice dive bomber!

Plyo tomorrow! Yesss!!!

Day 0: Starting Stats

I'm good to start P90X on March 1st. Listed below are my measurements and fitness test results. I put in some extra measurements of other areas that P90X doesn't say to measure just for my own reference. I'm ready to get this started!

As far as my goals are, I'm not setting a certain weight I'd like to get to, because I want to gain muscle as well. So, my real goal is to have a body fat percentage in the upper teens. I'm also hoping that by gaining muscle, I'll have better posture. Generally in pictures, I'll stand up straight so I don't look like I'm slouching, but for these pictures, I made sure to stand normally so I can see if there's a change in posture by the end of the 90 days.
To help achieve my goals, I plan on counting calories, with no less than 1200 kcal/day. I'll be shooting around 1500 kcal/day, possibly raising that number a bit as I become better at the workouts.

MEASUREMENTS
5'8", 146.4 lbs, 32.2% BF (47.8% body water)
Sizes: 6 dress, 8/10 jeans

Neck: 12.5 in

Shoulders: 36.5 in
Chest: 34 in
Bust: 36 in
Right Arm (Flexed): 11.75 in
Left Arm (Flexed): 11.5 in
R. Arm (Not flexed): 11.5 in
R. Forearm:10 in
R. Wrist: 6 in
Waist: 27.5 in
Abdomen (at umbilicus): 32.5 in
Hips (fullest part): 38. 5 in
Right Thigh: 21.5 in
Left Thigh: 21.5 in
R. Knee: 14 in
R. Calf: 15 in
R. Ankle: 8.75 in

FITNESS TEST
Resting HR: 85 bpm
Vertical Leap: 11.5 in
Push-Ups: 12 (on toes)
Pull-Ups: 0
Toe Touch: +0.5 in
Wall Squat: 1:10 min:sec
Biceps Curl: 14 reps @ 15 lbs
Abs In&Outs: 40
HR Maximizer Immediate: 177 bpm
1 min: 123 bpm
2 min: 99 bpm
3 min: 102 bpm
4 min: 91 bpm