So it begins....Phase III. Jumping back to Chest & Back it mentally felt like we were starting Day 1 all over again....and....then....we brought it. Wow! What a difference 56 days makes. I am more amazed now then I have been....and of course more motivated. The push ups were great (hurt though)....Christina was jamming out 25 regular push ups...WOW! Most impressive. Now its on...we are seriously going to push each other through this last phase. Monday is picture day...and although I don't have a six pack showing, I can tell some big differences.
Now the part that is going to hit harder than ever....we have nothing to wear! I'm thinking about starting a new Charity for P90X'ers who have to replace their closets....so if anyone wants to give, you can start with the Branson90X Clothing Fund! Ha!!!!
This week Christina and I confirmed there are 3 more people who have bought P90X that we know...this thing is catchy. One lady has seen the results that we have had and all she needed was the name and the website....she ordered it today. Maybe this thing does work!!! HAHAHA.
Oh...Christina killed her blog due to a lot of work she has to do toward a speaking engagement at our Church's Women's Retreat....please keep her in your prayers as this could be the beginning of something special. She is an awesome teacher and minister with a huge heart for people...God has blessed her in many many ways with an awesome calling.....Plus...her progress will sound better coming from me as I can brag on her more than she'll brag on herself!
P90X - Day 57 - Chest & Back and ABRX
P90X - Day 56 - Rest X
Proverbs 15:33 - the fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility.
Praise God! Tonight was an amazing dedication service of our new Worship Center...words can not describe how amazing it was. Praise & Worship is at a new height!
Psalm 33:3 - Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy.
God is working in a mighty way and our prayer is that every seat in every church be filled with those who are seeking for a loving relationship! We pray that the love of God shine through all of us, so that he may work in everyone!
Wow!
By they way....its late, we are now going into a long workout of....REST!
P90X - Day 55 - Cardio X and Yoga Belly 7
Now that was a workout....mixing it up a bit, we hit Cardio X and at the end threw in the Yoga DVD and went to the Yoga Belly 7....oh yeah! That was a great mix and a great, great workout. My heart rate was pounding, I had tons of sweat pouring and then to hit the BELLY at the end took the focus off the rest of the pain and well...maybe just refocused it straight to the Abs and Legs...great!!!
Well...enough of the external...tonight at 7PM CST started a 24 hour prayer service in prelude to our dedication service of our new Worship Center http://www.tfchurch.org ... A new 4,000 seat, awesome, awesome place for all to come and feel loved and worship together to draw closer to God. It is an amazing place!
God Bless!
P90X - Day 54 - Core Synergistics
Anyone have a bucket? I was sweating buckets today....but hopefully thats just melted fat. Today I rushed home and changed and jumped right into Core...and it felt just like I wasn't prepared. I missed the mark on the opening pushups from earlier in the week and just found myself pooooooped out!!! It was a great workout and the intensity was high.
Tonight we have a "mock" service at our new Worship Center so we're heading there. Not sure what we'll eat for dinner...probably a protein bar and a wrap or salad. Hmmmm....
Not much else....Tomorrow we're going for Cardio X and going to hit the Yoga Ab 7.
P90X - Day 53 - XStretchX
Stretching today....ahhh yes. Late night and then off to bed. What a great way to kick in a good 8 hour Corpse Pose....I may even throw in a roll or two.
Long day, long week already so stretching out is a great relaxer!
Not much else to say...kicked in PhaseIII diet and actually ate a sandwich today for lunch. Felt wierd eating it, but satisfying.
Chicken Burrito tonight for supper.....Grilled Chicken, Grilled onions & peppers, cilantro, 2% cheese, tomatoes on low carb, whole wheat tortilla...and back on the grill to infuse the flavors....all with a side of stinky pee asparagus....
I think Core is again tomorrow....ready, ready!
P90X - Day 52 - KenpoX
Intense....tonight we got a bit of a late start, but from the start the intensity level seemed to be at a new high. "Hit with your hips and your body!"...OK. "Don't Bang Your Joints!"...OK...."Where's your heart rate? Check your zone!"...OK....all is good, now just BRING IT. Good stuff tonight. Lots of Sweat and lots of sore air. I beat the crap out of the air! Its sooo funny though...I can sure kick higher with my right leg than my left. Big time!
Anyway...not much to talk about...ready for a Stretch Night tomorrow. I can't believe Phase III is in sight. To think, once in Phase III, we start thinking about maintenance! Sweet.
Out.
P90X - Day 51 - Core Synergistics
WOW....what a difference since the last Core Week....I have to say that that was awesome. In looking back to week 4, I was truly expecting to have similar numbers, but...wow...this stuff works. (Like you all didn't know that)...From the start with the Stacked Foot/Staggered Hand Pushups...the numbers were a huge increase from last time. Wow! Awesome. Such motivation for more! Bring it, bring it, bring it!!!
Tonight we're going out for dinner for the sake of the boys...I know they need a change of scenery and I'm sure we do to.
This week is going to be a busy week (not as busy as last but...)...have several customers to catch up with on some network designs and proposals, but the biggest thing is the preparation of moving into our new Worship Center at church! Such a huge step for our area and beyond. Wednesday we kick off a "mock" service for a trial run, and as Christina and I serve on our Altar team, we'll skip a week of LifeGroup (they'll be there with us) and attend...then Thursday night we begin a 24 hour prayer ending up Friday night with a dedication Praise & Worship service in the new building!!! Can't wait! Keep ours and all churches in your prayers....especially in these uncertain times. We pray for clear direction for all especially to keep their eyes on God and off of mammon! We also pray for clear, precise direction for Bejamin Netanyahu and he begins to lead the new Israeli government, and that his decisions are carried out swiftly.
Kenpo tomorrow! I think I'm going to push into Phase III diet a week early to get control of these hunger issues. I sure would rather be burning calories from food than muscle.
