808 Fitness Blog

Okay - finally got these put together and uploaded to the internet so that I can share them with you.  Here are my Day 90 pictures for P90X (also my Day 0 pictures for INSANITY - more on that later).

People have been asking - how do you stick with it? I got tired just watching.  Honestly, I think it was a life savor to have workout buddies who wanted to do this with me.  At first it was just my wife.  Then my daughter…and my brother …and my father.  Each person gave me more motivation to push play and bring IT each day.

So, if at all possible…find a workout buddy, someone to hold you accountable, even if it’s just an online buddy through BeachBody’s WOWY (work out with you - free to join).

Next - stop watching the DVDs and psyching yourself out!  Do them!  Choose a day to start, put the first DVD in, press play and follow along!  You’ll never get started and do it if you just watch.  There are sooooo many ways to modify and make it do-able for you.  Give it a try.  You won’t keep up with the guys and gals in the video during Week 1 (unless you’re already super fit, but then, if you were, you wouldn’t be worried about starting)…and that’s okay because all you have to do is YOUR best each and every day.  If you do, it’s almost impossible NOT to get results and see improvements in yourself.

ONE THING for newbies - Get the Recovery Drink!!! It really, really does help (and tastes great)…you’ll go through unnecessary muscle pain without it.  Not that it takes away every discomfort, but it certainly DOES help with muscle soreness and with recovery.  We didn’t have it our first week and actually allowed ourselves to run out about half way through the program - big mistake!  We never let that happen again. Get yours HERE –> then click Shop Products.

ANYWAY - I’ll stop talking and get to the pictures! (click for larger view)

I haven’t got all the pictures uploaded yet, but here is a sneak peek at the Day 90 pictures for P90X

Remember, here is Day 0 and Day 60

And here is Day 90

What other workout program do you know of enables you to have a:

• 32-year-old guy
• his 32-year-old wife (mother of 5)
• his semi-out of shape 25-year-old brother
• his 12-year-old daughter
• his “not as in shape as he used to be” beer bellied 37-year-old uncle
• his “I have 7 kids” 37-year-old aunty
• AND his 55-year-old father of 10 dad

…all working out to the SAME program side by side at the same time, but modifying it so that it works for EACH individual.

It’s crazy, but very cool.  If you can keep up and push the reps and the weights - DO it.  If not, you can go without weights, do less reps, take longer breaks, etc.  You can have people at different levels of fitness, with different backgrounds all working out TOGETHER!  It’s very, very cool!

Doing P90X can certainly become a family event or journey just like it has for us.  Check out this picture!

Plus there’s a few people missing from the shot: me (holding the camera & one other person who just didn’t fit into the range of the camera).

We’re getting lots of great feedback from our Day 60 pictures. There’s one thing most people who see them for the first time don’t know. I (the female in the pics) have 5 biological children. Yes, that’s me after 5 kids. It’s true I’ve always had pretty good metabolism and all that, but I had noticed, after my last two children, that the flab around my midsection and thighs was extra stubborn!

P90X has firmed me up in all the places that I wanted to be trimmer, slimmer, and stronger. I’ve actually seen a number of other moms use P90X to combat their baby fat. You don’t have to give up your body or your fitness after having children. Is it easy? No - it’s not. Finding the time, MAKING the time to workout is a challenge, but you CAN do it if you put your mind to it.  Hey, you brought a human being into this world after carrying it for months!  You can do anything!

I know that P90X requires a huge time commitment. There are many moms who have younger infants that can’t dedicate 60-90 minutes. For those moms, I highly recommend the 10-minute Trainer. You CAN get results in a short period of time IF you give it your all. The BEST thing about BeachBody workouts is that you don’t have to leave home. You don’t have to pack up, get baby ready, get in the car, drive to a gym, pay for child care while at the gym, etc, etc, etc. Once you have a down time in your day and baby is sleeping or otherwise occupied (or daddy watches baby for a little while), you can pop in the DVD and get going!

It really does work if you commit to it. Get fit and healthy for your family and for YOURSELF! It’s very easy to lose self-confidence after your body changes after having kids. Getting fit again can change that and help you feel even better about being a mom. Not only that, P90X (working out in general) has also made a positive difference in my energy level each day.  I’m not saying I never get tired, or never feel like sneaking a nap in from time to time, but I do notice that I have more energy than I used to - we both know moms need as much energy as we can get!

If you’re ready to take control of your body again:

1.  Click HERE

2.  Choose a workout program that you’re interested in most (I recommend Power 90, P90X, or 10-minute Trainer - your choice just depends on how motivated you are, how much time you know you can commit, and what kind of shape your in now.  10-minute = beginner, P90X = more intense and requires the most time)

3.  Get it today so you can start your journey to a happier,  healthier YOU

Yup! We’re hitting the home stretch. Yesterday was Day 60 of P90X! We took a few pictures that we figured you’d want to see. They pretty much speak for themselves. My husband has lost almost 20lbs. I haven’t really lost any weight, but have redistributed it nicely. I’m noticing a LOT more tone everywhere that these pictures don’t really show that well. As you’ll notice, the Day 0 pictures are much clearer. My camera wasn’t working when we wanted to take our Day 60 so we just made due with our laptop camera. Not the best, but you can still see the difference. Hopefully for Day 90 pictures, we’ll have the good camera!

Well, without further ado…here’s what people have been asking for - pictures!

Does P90X work? When we say “Yes” we’re not just saying that. It really does get you RESULTS! So far, I’ve missed only one workout and Allen has not missed ANY. We are also trying to stick with the nutritional suggestions as much as possible, but probably could have done a much better job with that part (still getting results though). We’ve also found the Recovery Drink, the protein bars, and the Shakeology to be very helpful along the way as well. We didn’t start off with all that, but slowly added them in as we progressed through the program. Hey - you gotta start somewhere, and it’s true what BeachBody says, it all starts with the DECISION! Decide. Commit. Succeed. It really can be that simple. If you’re ready, we can help. Get started Right HERE!

I have to be honest, when I first saw the information about the P90X Recovery Drink I figured it was just something they’re trying to sell me.  I don’t really need it, but they’re trying to get me to buy it by saying it’s a big help blah, blah, blah.

In spite of my skepticism and doubt, we decided to give it a try anyway.  It’s true, it doesn’t taste that bad.  I was expecting worse, but while it was certainly palatable, the first few times I had it, I didn’t really think it was anything to rave about.  Actually, the first few days we drank it, I had trouble finishing up my cup.

By the following week, I could drink the whole think after a workout no problem.

Did you know that one of the most common mistakes people make when exercising is NOT consuming nutrients right after they workout?

I talked with a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach once and he said if he could recommend only ONE change to an athlete, it would be to eat something, put some nutrients into the body directly after their workout.  In all my life of playing sports and being involved in sports I had never heard that.

Anyway - that’s another reason why it’s nice to have the Recovery Drink on hand - it’s the perfect way to get those nutrients in right after our workout.

After about 10 days of using the drink, I began looking forward to having it after our workout sessions.  We mix it up and throw it in the freezer before we start and by the time we finish, it’s a delicious, icy treat that truely hits the spot! I’ve gotten to the point where we get through with a workout and I just chug that Recovery Drink down like nothing - it tastes soooo good!  Not only that, we ran out of it and didn’t have it for about a week and both of us noticed a definite difference in muscle aches and the time it took our body to recover from workouts.  No joke - not just saying it.  I got my first cramp in all my P90X weeks during that week we were out of Recovery Drink.  We really do have a lot less muscle aches and pains and that go away faster when we do utilize the Recovery Drink so I’m definitely glad to have it on hand again!

If you’re doing P90X, get the Recovery Drink…just like Tony, “I highly recommend it.”

Okay, so remember back on Day 4 when I said I really didn’t care for Yoga?  It’s interesting to me how things change in such a short period of time.  Don’t get me wrong, Yoga is still a challenge.  However, after a few go rounds with it (we do Yoga every week even during the “recovery” weeks), it’s kind of grown on me.  I no longer dread it.  I know I’m going to get a good workout, break a lotta sweat, and I also know it’s not going to be easy.  But I also know that my muscles will feel so great afterward.  Dare I say it?  There are days I actually look forward to doing Yoga.  Eek!  After saying it was a total love/hate relationship LOL ~ truthfully, the “hate” part has all but disappeared.  Like I said, some days I know it’s going to be a challenge and I still like to be mentally prepared for it, but I don’t dread it the way I used to.

I’m also finding out that more and more professional athletes are starting to incorporate Yoga into their training.  It really does do your body good in a very low impact way.  It builds strength while working flexibility and getting your heart pumping at the same time.

Today is another Yoga day ~ namaste!

When we finally decided to jump in and start this P90X program together, we decided that Allen would choose the option to sign up as a coach.  Why?

1. Because we were able to purchase the P90X program as part of a “Showcase Pack” only available to coaches and got 6 of BeachBody’s top programs for $199 vs paying $120 for P90X  alone.
2. Because as a coach, Allen gets to purchase workout programs and nutritional products at a discounted price.
3. Because we knew we’d get results with P90X and end up talking to people about it.  Signing up as a coach allows us to earn some extra money for our family if the people we talk story with end up wanting to get involved with BeachBody workouts too!

Right now we’re looking for 2 people who love working out, want to help others improve their fitness and their lives, to become coaches just like we did.  We believe in the BeachBody programs because of the results it’s producing for us (they have a lot more than just P90X).  We know how much doing P90X together has improved our lives, not just our fitness.  We would love others to experience the same benefits which is why we share as much as we can with others when they ask questions.  As a coach, you’d be able to do the same plus be able to earn some extra money for your family while improving your fitness and helping others do the same.

Of course, the thing everyone wants to know is: Does it cost money to be a coach?

Yes, it does.  The initial cost is $39.95 ~ that’s what gets you started immediately.  Not only do you get your own website like this the same day you sign up, you get a number of other tools to help you get started as well.

After that, it’s just $14.95/month.  Honestly, in addition to having the website (which typically involves a monthly fee of some sort), Allen and I save more than $14.95/month with the discount coaches get on products.  For us the Recovery Drink is a must!  We also love the protein bars as an easy, nutritionally useful snack…and, for the first time, we’re getting Shakeology which is the nutrition packed shake that helps you achieve optimal health, increase energy, become more regular, and lose weight.  Savings on Shakeology ALONE is $29.99.  Plus we get access to a bunch of awesome tools, planners, trackers, and help online. Coaches also have access to a wealth of business help, marketing tools including printable flyers, and training online as well (all included at no additional cost).

So yes, it does cost money to become a coach, but for us, it’s well worth it, PLUS it gives us the opportunity to earn a little extra money for our family simply by sharing the things we love about being part of the BeachBody family.

We invite you to be one of the two coaches we’re looking for to

• join our team
• workout for less
• improve your life
• and help others do the same!

All you have to do to get started is:

1. Click HERE

2.  Click on “Become a Coach” (about midway down on the left side of the screen)

3.  Complete the form on the next page

***Not sure you’re ready for all that and want to get a sneak peak at what BeachBody is all about? Sign up for the Free Membership option to start off with and we can go from there:

1.  CLICK HERE to go to the site

2.  Click on “Join” (far right tab at the top of the screen)

3.  Then choose the Free Membership option

Wow, it’s been a while since we updated here. We’re just so busy. I promise to try to update more often through this last Phase of P90X. Many of our updates are posted via our Twitter Account so if you’d like to hear what’s going on with our fitness journey a little more often, follow us on twitter!

Okay, so anyway, we are now in Week 8, Day 3 of P90X.  This is actually a “recovery” week for us.  Cool thing is that now we have a few family members who are dropping by to workout with us.  Granted, they may not get the same kind of results because they are not starting from Day 1, however, working out with us vs doing nothing is still going to help their overall health and fitness.  Of course, we love it because it’s always easier to workout when you have pals to workout with.

Take yesterday for example, both Allen and I didn’t even feel like workout out.  We were tired, we both had long days, and had a meeting to go to later in the evening.  We were very close to just forgetting the workout altogether and resting until we had to leave for the meeting.

Well, thankfully, right when we were about to give up on the workout for the day, one of our kids came in the room and announced that her uncle and papa were here to workout with us.  That got us up quick because even though Allen’s brother has been coming to work out with us since last week, we’d been trying to get his dad to come by for a while too.  The news that he was also here was just the spark we needed to get us excited about working out.

So put in the Core Synergistics DVD, pushed play, and all worked up a good sweat!

After the workout, Allen weighed in a 206lbs.  He started off this program at around 222lbs.  He hasn’t been below 215lbs in years, much less below 210lbs.  So we’re really happy with the results he’s seeing with this program.

As for me, I didn’t have a lot of weight to lose to begin with.  I have lost a lb or two during this program, but I’ve definitely gained a LOT of muscle tone in my arms and legs which I love, and have definitely lost inches.  Just yesterday I was wearing a shorts that used to be one of the comfortable pairs to wear and I noticed it falling down around my hips.  I had to put it up a number of times and honestly, it doesn’t fit like it used to.  It’s a little big.  I’m also noticing that I can get into shorts that have been too tight a fit for a long time and wear those comfortably.  So while I haven’t lost a bunch of weight, I’m very happy with the results I’m getting.  After having my last two kids, I’ve always kept my “skinny” clothes around hoping to one day fit back into them.  Only now, 5 years later, am I able to start wearing those clothes again!

So that’s what’s been going on with us.  Today we are scheduled to do some Kenpo in the afternoon.  Allen’s brother and dad said they’d be back today ~ we hope they do join us again, but only time will tell!

Now that we’ve been eating healthier for 3 full weeks, junk food hurts! Seriously, I tried eating one twinkie or having one piece of cake and bam! Almost instant tummy ache. Now it’s even easier to resist junk food knowing that I’m going to pay for it with a sore stomach within the hour. Junk food hurts!

We still don’t have the perfect diet, but we haven’t eaten fast food for weeks (not even Subway). I haven’t eaten a chocolate candy bar (and I really love chocolate). I haven’t even had my most favorite food in the world…ice cream.

I have had my fair share of non-fat frozen yogurt and strawberry-banana smoothies and protein bars though. Eating healthier is quickly becoming a habit…especially now that our stomachs react so negatively to junk food.