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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Almost day seven AKA Week 2

So when I said it was my first day I was just joking....kinda. I ended up only doing 3 days that week. Instead, I have decided that last Monday was the official day one. Lets just say that after a week of working out I have definitely found out that I have muscles I never knew I had. I also started running again so I'm pretty much dying right now. I didn't stick to the diet the last part of the week so that's my goal for this week. Baby steps right?

All in all I love it. I don't do all of the arms because I don't want to get jacked. I cut yoga day short because it bores me and Brittany to death so we just ran instead. Oh yeah! Brittany has been working out with me every morning too! That helps motivate me so much! I won't be working out tomorrow morning cause I haven't been feeling too well today but hopefully I can get it in by the end of the day.
This has been a good experience so far, but one thing God has been teaching me over this week is about being intentional and disciplined. I was able to do it for the most part with my workout program but how disciplined am I with my time for other things like school work, time with the Lord, and other things that God has place on my heart that should definitely be a part of my life? Exercise really can be a time of worship for me--when I can focus on praying for others or praising God for His blessings. So I'm not saying that its bad its just reminded me of other things that need to be disciplined in my life much more than this. I'm so thankful for God and his ways of reminding me of my desperate need for him and his rich mercy and blessings!

Monday, February 8, 2010

P90x--Day 1

I've already decided that this definitely is not going to be a daily blog about p90x. First of all, because it would take up even more time that I don't have right now. Secondly, I don't think I really want to think about P90x when I'm not doing it. School has started back up in full gear so I'm going to make this quick by making a few observations about Day 1.

-Anything has to be better than doing nothing since it is SO cold outside lately!
-It makes me appreciate running even more :)
-It doesn't seem hard and then all of a sudden it hits you and you are completely worn out!
-The instructor, Tony Whatever-his-name-is, reminds me of an athletic version of Michael from the office--therefore he is definitely going to get on my nerves real quick especially with the whole Blam (Pam's nickname) thing!

BUT... it definitely will get anyone into shape if they stick with it. That's obvious. So hopefully 90 days from now I will be ranting and raving about how wonderful it is :)

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

My P90x Journey-preface

I did it.

I bought P90x.
For a girl that has grown up working out her whole life I really have my reservations about this program. Most of these videos promise quick fixes that never come about. Some of the videos are so geared towards guys that a girl never really gets a work out geared toward her body type. And finally, the last thing I want is to come out looking like a body builder... that's not so attractive. Part of the reason I bought the P90x is because I cancelled my gym membership about a year ago. It was nice break and all but I just love the feeling of pushing your body to its limit or the rush you have after crossing the finish line after a half marathon. So I got back into running over the summer and, along with Jenna and Sam, I trained for my first half-marathon! Now I'm looking to complete my first marathon in October. However, running only does so much. It's time to get back to working out my whole body. Being prone to injury and also because of the need to cross train while getting ready for the marathon, I bought P90x. I'm thankful that God has allowed me to run again so I need to make sure I train in the best way possible.
So here I go... the questions I have will only be answered by trying it for myself. I might as well give it a shot. Now all I have to do is wait for the pull up bar and a few other things and I should be good to go.... Do I really have the time to do this and train for a marathon? I guess only time will tell.