Tonganterror: Week 1 of P90X

The first week is over. I kept a daily log of the first week. As you can see, things are much easier now than at the beginning. I don't know that I will keep a daily log from here on, but weekly updates will follow.

Day 1- Feel like dying, didn’t really perform any of the exercises well, but I did my best, and I’m going to forget the rest.

Day2-Felt great all day, until the Plyometrics workout. Wanted to throw up many times. Kept it in (still vomit free for the last 6 years, but it was close). Had to do the modified version of almost every exercise slowly. In the words of my workout buddy, “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, my friend, even if it’s a small one.” I’ve noticed that I have no desire to eat after the workout, which is a good thing.

Day3-Woke up today feeling seek and hobbled around. Every muscle in my body is sore, and every time I laugh or cough, my insides shriek in pain. My buddy had other things to do today, but I still pushed play. The shoulders and arms workout was much easier to pull off. Strength exercises are common to me, and though I still got a difficult workout, I felt very comfortable with this workout. I was feeling really good about how easy that workout was, but I forgot about the round of Ab Ripper that comes after the workout….pain.

Day4-Still sore, but woke up feeling much better. Yoga…grr…..hurt….hate….life. I thought Yoga would be a great time to “relax” and really consider this great new lifestyle I’ve chosen. Instead, it turns out that there is little in Yoga that is easy. The first hour was extremely difficult. The last half hour was a little better, but still agonizing. Only 86 more days…J

Day5-Legs&Back—GRRRR.. very difficult. It is done though and I am being to feel an overall strength coming from doing the workouts. I am nowhere near as good as I want to be, but I’m still pushin’ play and things are working. I’m also struggling with the diet. My craving for food is tremendous since starting the program. I am going to buckle down and focus on making better choices and eating well.

Day6—Kenpo—This was not as difficult as others. I was able to actually do most of this video. I enjoyed it a lot more.

Day7—Rest—Felt great all day. P90X is great. I haven’t seen any great changes, but I feel much better. I feel much more flexible and much stronger. Looking forward to Week 2