Choices

Day 56 - Rest or X Stretch

I took the full rest option today. This has been the week from Hades and I was ready for a day of nothing to try to "fit in." My dear hubby is home on Wednesdays and even picked up something for the troops for lunch so I didn't have to worry about it. Thanks, love!

I'm very apathetic about having 60 day pictures taken. I think I have more definition in my back, but I'm fairly disappointed with my waist and hip measurements remaining largely unchanged. I will confess - after the first 40 days of busting my ass with no change - I took 10 days or so to consume some sugar and saturated fats in varying forms. I didn't go to much over my calorie budget, but wasn't eating clean at ALL. That being said, that minor deviation from the plan couldn't thwart several weeks worth of work.

Conclusion = I have no metabolism.

Action = Press on anyway.

Relax

Day 53 - X Stretch

I needed this, today. I only managed to get 45 out of the 55 minutes in before my babes woke up - but that's okay. I get all stressed out when I can't do things "exactly" right - that has to stop. Tis better to do something most of the way than to not do it at all.

Made some Turkey and Wild Rice soup with our left overs from Thanksgiving. I was going to fast until lunch today - but last time I did that on a Sunday it was hard to concentrate on the sermon. I kept thinking about lunch! I don't know...I might not be cut out for Intermittent Fasting. I so look forward to breakfast in the morning. Most of the time, I wake up with my stomach rumbling. I shall practice the post-dinner fast first!

Seven Weeks

Day 49 - Rest or X Stretch

Wow! Next week is another "rest week." A couple of Yoga sessions, some Core Synergisitcs, a little Kenpo...and not a moment to soon. It actually took me 4 weeks to complete this last 3 weeks of the program. I fought Bronchitis and had to do week 6 over.

Its a little disconcerting to know there's only 11 days until I have to take pictures again. I haven't seen ANY change in the numbers. I know I'm getting stronger, but it sure seems strange that my weight hasn't dropped a bit. Maybe after my recovery week, the waist and hip measurements will come down a little. Either way - I've decided that I'm going to see it through - no matter what.

Rest

Day 42 - Rest or X Stretch

I did a little stretching today - but not the X Stretch video. My back is in varying degrees of agony on a lot of days, so I always do some yoga style stretching most days.

I decided to do a little fasting today. I skipped breakfast and a.m. snack, and it didn't kill me. Maybe a little fast 2 days a week will remind my body that it does have a metabolism. I don't want to cut calories ultra-low on all days so this is the next best option.

Rest and Think About Lifting

Day 34 - Rest or X Stretch

Funny how things flip, huh? In the beginning, I would lift and think about resting. Now, while I'm resting, I'm thinking about lifting. I'm anxious to get another crack at Shoulders Chest and Triceps tomorrow...and I will TRY to remember to do the Ab Ripper X add on, hmpf.

It's interesting to me, how many people lately have noticed my efforts. I haven't lost a thing since starting P90X, but people tell me frequently how "great I'm looking" lately. *BIG smile!* I haven't heard much from anyone in the last 20lbs. It's like everyone noticed those first 40 and then it just tapered off. Anyway - it must be the muscle building. Yay!

I also have noticed that I must be losing water weight. I seem to have "lost" 1.5lbs in two days. Now, I know that's not fat loss - so maybe the water retention issue is resolving. THAT would be nice. I have a partner for a 12wk Weight Loss Challenge that I have seriously let down lately. She's wonderful, and of course, isn't miffed. But you know how it is when you team up - I really want to keep up my end.

Here's to closing out week 5 of the program and heading valiantly into week 6!

Value in Stretching

Day 25 - X Stretch

This routine was actually a part of the schedule this week and not just an option for a "Rest Day." I had previously skipped it and taken the full rest option. Now I see the error of my ways. X Stretch is a complete, therapeutic stretch program. It wasn't anywhere near as intense as Yoga X - still on a mat, shoes off - but I walked away without breaking a sweat and with my hair still in place!

Now that I have done this hour long routine, I will be more likely to go ahead and perform this on my rest day as a band-aid for what I did to my body all week long. Tony Horton is big on the stretching and attributes it to longevity and maximized performance.

Hey, I'm all for that.