Day 54...Core Synergistics

Today was quite the challenge because of all the yard work I had to do. Ripping out the remaining vines around our pool, mowing the lawn, and carrying 12 lawn bags full of heavy yard refuse for pickup tomorrow was really draining. So after all of that I had to do Core Syn. again.

I don't know about you but I have a real tough time with this workout. The Prison Cell Push ups, Plank/Chaturanga Run, and Lunge/Kickback/Curl/Press combo are some of the harder exercises and I struggle through them every time. I was chugging water throughout and even had to hit the pause button a few times to catch my breath. I think it had something to do with the warmer weather and lack of ventilation in my workout room. Whatever the reason may be the workout is still a good one but I'm glad that I only have to do it 6 times in the entire program......I'm glad I didn't pick the lean program! 

Today's Meals

Breakfast: Cheese Scrambler with turkey bacon and juice. Coffee black

Snack: No snack. Ran out of food but I did go shopping later

Lunch: 2 PB&J sandwiches

Snack: Accelerade

Dinner: Grilled Sirloin burger with lettuce and tomato. Corn on the cob and a pickle. Bottle of Miller Light. I love summer!

Tomorrow is Yoga X again and then it's time for the final Phase!! This is going to be an exciting June! Later!

Day 51...Core Synergistics

Realistically, doing Core Syn. again should have been easier than the last time, but let's face it...nothing surprises anymore when it comes to P90X. The Prison Cell Push Up was by far the hardest exercise today followed by the dreaded Plank to Chaturanga Run. I am not a fan of this workout, the results are great but the exercises themselves are some of the hardest one's in the program...which is funny to think about considering this is a RECOVERY week! I'm exhausted already.

Today's Meals

Breakfast: Wheat bagel with peanut butter. Juice and coffee black

Snack: Granola bar with Activia Yogurt

Lunch: Lean Cuisine

Snack: Healthy Choice Garden Veggie Soup. Accelerade after workout

Dinner: Pizza

I have Kenpo tomorrow which comes in handy after you eat a few pieces of pizza as I did tonight. Later!

Day 26...Core Synergistics

Final day of Core Syn. until the final week of Phase 2...thank God! This workout kicks my ass is every way imaginable! I have to admit, however, that I feel great at the end.

Still struggled with the ISO Plank/Chaturanga and Plank/Chaturanga Run, but at least I was able to do more than half of the reps on those this time. I couldn't even do the Chaturanga run on Saturday. I felt more energized today, probably due to my Protein bar I ate a 1/2 hour before the workout, so I was keeping up with Tony and the gang this time. Superman Banana was difficult again but I had more success with turning over without using my hands...the Tip of the Day is to ENGAGE your core in these workouts and I really tried to concentrate on that throughout. Very sweaty, very difficult, but ultimately a very rewarding workout today. 

Today's Meals

Breakfast: Cereal with skim milk. Coffee black. Protein Shake (Skim milk and Whey)

Snack: Protein Bar

Lunch: 2 PB&J sandwiches

Snack: String cheese

Dinner: Salmon with rice

Our wedding is now 81 days away! Invitations are going out in a week or two and most of our planning is done. So it's time for me to get my ass in gear and prepare for Phase 2, which starts on Friday. Tomorrow I have Yoga X and then rest day on Thursday. And then it's new workouts and new challenges to overcome. Later!

Day 23...Core Synergistics

It has been a busy weekend which explains why I missed posting yesterday. It's alright though, I'm here now and I will bring you up to speed.

Yesterday I did Core Synergistics for the first time and was caught off guard at the difficulty. I didn't expect it to be too bad but there were some exercises in there that I struggled with. The prison cell push up and Plank to Chaturanga run were definitely the most difficult for me. Really struggled with keeping my body off the floor during the Chaturanga. However, I enjoyed the new challenges this workout presented and I should be able to improve upon my effort on Tuesday.

Today's Meals

Breakfast: Wheat bagel with Peanut Butter. With Juice.

Snack: 2 pieces of string cheese

Lunch: Turkey sandwich with an orange.

Snack: Protein Bar.

Dinner: Pizza.......yep, I had pizza. It was tasty!