This blog is documenting the most serious attempt I've ever made to get fit. P90X is 90 days of daily workouts banging around with dumbbells, chin ups, cardio, yoga and martial arts. Tony Horton runs the program and it's amazing. The key to this program is push play every day. You also have to eat right. I'm doing that for sure with a healthy, portion controlled mix of chicken, fish and beef. Supplements are part of the program too. I have a meal replacement shake in the morning and a protein recovery drink at night. Wish me luck and stay tuned by subscribing to my blog via the RSS feed in the toolbar at the top.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Day 56 - Chest - Shoulders - Tri's - Abs


Did more reps on almost every exercise tonight. That's progress. That's P90X.

Did about 1/2 the Ab workout - it was getting late and I knew I had no food - went to Fiesta to get some tuna fish, english muffs and fruit. That's it for my blog entry tonight. I worked out and that's enough.

In the spirit of progress, say hi to one of our most famous Progressive Presidents, and all around tough guy, Teddy Roosevelt.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Day 55 - Kenpo X


Straight up K'po X baby. Went in with a slight calorie deficit but powered through and got my second wind with about 10 minutes to go. Still brought it.

Pushin' play. Tomorrow is supposed to be a rest day...but that was Sunday.

Chest, Shoulders and Tri's tomorrow. That's a sick workout. Try it!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Day 54 - Legs, Back and Abs


Looking forward to Day 60. Took another day off yesterday. The double on Friday and yoga saturday + yardwork Sunday + work work Sunday night = no workout.

Brought it today and it cleared my head. Feel good after the workout. Even Teddy said..."Hey Man, Nice Job!!"

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Day 53 - Yoga X


Hey, it's Saturday - perfect weather outside - and I'm indoors cranking out Warrior I, Warrior II, Twisting Right Angle Pose, Tree...among others that make up the 93 minute Yoga workout.

I brought it.

After the Double Dutch yesterday, I went right back at it and pushed play...to get it out of the way.

Can't drive around it. Gots to drive through it.

X it People!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Day 51 + 52 Double Dutch with Plyo / Back + Biceps / Ab Ripper


I had today off, so I did the Double Dutch. One, because I had time and Two, because I skipped yesterday. Here was the lineup:

AM: Plyometrics Blew it out doing the jump routine. Blasted through an hour of jump training, switchbacks, lunges, rock star hops and the sports bonus. Result? Super Cardio Blast with burning legs and sweat flying high. I weighed in at 166 after the deal was done. Capped it off with a sweet protein breakfast shake.

Spent the day in the Woodlands with my mom and brother's family. Great lunch at a little french place called "Gourmet Bakery Cafe". Generic name, but great lunch and time with my mom.

PM: After a spaghetti dinner at my bro's, I took it back to Oak Ridge. Plopped in Back and Biceps and burned through the routine in 51 minutes followed by Ab Ripper X. Great workout...upped some of the weights and felt the burn on final reps which makes Tony happy and me too.

Tomorrow is Yoga and I'm looking forward to the Calm and Storm for 90 minutes.

Feeling Great!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Day 50 - Chest, Shoulders, Tri's and Ab Ripper


Day Fitty. Didn't want to hit play, but I heard Tony and got it going anyway. One of those long days at the shed where my feet hurt and I was tired! Great workout. Love the pushups and the chair dips. Good stuff!

Worked a 8 oz NY Strip and some Asparagus for dinner and then the normal protein shake.

Pushing play was a good idea after all!

Not sure if Fitty is still relevant? You tell me.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Day 48 - Kenpo X


Did the Streetfight tonight. After the warmup the kicks were flying high and the heartrate was too...which is the whole idea! So you get the idea. I brought it. Still getting lean. Still loving it!

See the live action pic...