Thursday, February 18, 2010

Phase 1. COMPLETE.

So here we are, at day 30 of p90x.  It has gone by a lot faster than I'd expected, which makes me wish I had done a few things differently.  Like the diet part of it.  But there's always tomorrow (or second phase) and I'm committing to the diet.  I'm really excited about it because I finally feel ready.

That being said, I'm so proud of myself for sticking to the workouts.  With time restraints, kids, blogging and just everyday stuff, it wasn't all that easy to do all of the time.  We've decided though, that this part of our lifestyle shouldn't be an option.  Working out should be like drinking water.  It's just what you do.  We want to show and teach our kids that it's one of our top priorities.  Not to mention we love it, it brings us closer as a family, and it gets the February antsies out.

When we first began, I decided that I wanted to do the 'lean' version of p90x.  Basically it's to look trimmer as opposed to muscley bulky.  Since I'm pretty athletic, I've decided that honestly, the lean version is not intense enough for me (gloating).  I don't have that sore feeling that I love after workouts.  So for this phase I'm doing some workout substitutions.  We've also decided to go doubles, which means three times a week getting some (more) cardio in.  That's just what we like to do.  We like to run, swim, bike (hellllllo triathlete wife.)  Physically speaking, we also like to push ourselves and each other to the limit.  It's a challenge that we enjoy.

So here are the stats:
Weight: lost 6 pounds, then gained 3 pounds back from the skiing trip, fat tuesday, etc etc.  so -3lbs.  Mr Incredible, -10.
Chest: me: -2.5 inches  Mr Incredible: -2.5 inches
Waist: me: -1.25 inches  Mr Incredible: -3.25
Hips: me: -1/2 inches (I've got a pear shaped body.  leave me alone.) Mr Incredible: 0 (apparently he does too)
R arm: me: -1 1/8 inches Mr Incredible: -.5 inches
L arm: me: -3/4 inches  Mr. Incredible: -3/4 inches
R leg: me: -2.25 inches  Mr Incredible: -2.5 inches
L leg: me: -2.25 inches  Mr Incredible: -3/4 inches


And pics:

 i fully debated whether or not to post these- im satisfied enough... just wished id done the nutrition part!

i'm clearly a tad awkward.


Other things you cannot tell from the pics.  1) I think my neck lost 3 pounds.  I never thought I had a fat neck... 2) My thighs are toning up and smoothing  3) my butt is getting tiiight 4) my back is becoming more defined 5) that's a 1989 adidas crop top.  from an ex boyfriend's mom.  truth.

stat tuned.  60 day pics in 28 days.  and counting.

28 comments:

  1. WOW.. Great before & after's!
    I'm wanting to try p90x myself.

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  2. WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND!!! High fives all around! You look great! I can really see a difference! Keep it up!!!

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  3. You look good! I am so proud of you! I guess I'll put p90x on my if I win the lottery wish list.

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  4. O.M.G. I bow to your superior wisdom and motivation. I soo want to try this, but first I have to get in shape. I'm not athletic but I'm trying to be. I can't wait for spring so I can jog outside again. A couple of guys in my office are doing P90X and come in every morning and discuss their aches and pains.

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  5. Good job girl! I'm mucho impressed!! You just might turn me on to the p90x...

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  6. You look great! Super impressed with how you stuck with it.

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  7. Great job!!! You are such an inspiration! I love working out, but being a wife and mom it's so easy for me to make up excuses. Reading this post is a huge motivation to me, thank you! Keep up the good work!!

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  8. Good Job!! I'm jealous!! Keep up the good work!!

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  9. yay! thats what i was hoping to see!!!

    good job lady! i totally see a difference! especially in your waist! keep up the good work! :)

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  10. Good job sticking to your guns!

    And you can see a difference in you mid-section too. Not you neck. Keep up the good work!

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  11. every time i see people's results the more and more i push my husband towards this. he works out all the time, but with the babes, it harder for him to get to the gym and he fears he's lost his abs. i need to banish this baby belly (among other things) with a quickness.

    you look awesome, really. congrats to you!

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  12. Way to go! Your abs (and the rest of you, of course) look great!

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  13. Damn, lady! You look FANTASTIC! Dammit maybe I should try this thing. It seems to be working so well for everyone else.

    Good job sticking to your guns!

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  14. You look awesome! I can see a huge difference in your abs.

    And hello! Ever thought about doing a triathlon?!

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  15. see, what did i tell you...the proof really isn't in pounds lost but how your body is changing and leaning out. you can see so much of a difference in that side pic...same for mike's. the sides are def. trimmer too and the arms look more cut. impressive for only 30 days and no dieting!

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  16. Awesome! Keep up the good work! You look fabulous!

    I've seen some other bloggers before/after pics and I'm convinced that I need this!

    Do you follow the diet, too?

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  17. Wow! You look awesome. Definitely going to do P90x during the Summer!

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  18. Good job you look great! I've heard that the P90X is WAY tougher than the P90 I've been doing, way to stick with it!

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  19. daaaaaamn girl! you look awesome!!! keep it up, hottie mchotterson!

    okay, and i love the 1989 adidas sports bra. love it.

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  20. Wow! You look fantastic. I'm so impressed that you've stuck to it. Go you!!!! Can't wait to see the 60 day pics.

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  21. THIS is amazing! You look great. It's not that you look super muscular, just leaner, so I guess it did it's thang! Good for you for making it a priority. You're right, exercise should be a part of our lives. I'm trying to do it more, too. I'm really impressed with your progress, lady!

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  22. niiice!!!

    You look great!! Can't wait for the next pics!!! I have a fat neck! :P

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  23. You will be my motivation starting right now. *puts down box of cupcakes*

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  24. Looking good! I'm impressed!


    BTW I havn't forgotten about your army brat question...I have been pondering it!

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  25. I had NO idea they had the choice to do slimming or toning (bulk or slimming) in this program. Now this makes me want it more. I was worried about the diet program - hearing all the food you had to eat. (My fear wasn't eating it was affording all the good food - but like you said it shouldn't be an option - eating well and doing the hard work should be the norm!)

    Well done girl!

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  26. Oh Kiera! I can DEFINITELY tell a difference. Which makes me feel so completely better because I've always wanted to do it but knew that the diet part would be hard for me...so I was afraid it would be a waste of time. But it has not at all been a waste of time for you! Your abs have definitely flattened out and you have more definition in your arms and legs. Hmmm...Googling it now...

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