First things first....CONGRATULATIONS to Ken and Alana Price for today, completing Round 1 of P90X!!!! Awesome work guys, you've fought through winter illness and even restarted one week, but pushed through until finality! What a great weekend to finish on too! You guys have a blessed weekend!
OK.....two words....Over Optimistic! After doing a 2 day fast with the "2 Day Fast Formula" from BB and only getting a total of about 1,000 Colories (maybe) in those 2 days, I guess I was a bit overly optimistic in expecting to have the same ability to "Bring It" as I've had. But, I did my best and pushed through and I can tell you....well, I'll repeat what Christina said..."If my arms could puke, they would!".....Wow! I didn't think I had that many fluids left to sweat that much, but I sweat like an ice cube in a furnace! All I can say is you definitely have to watch your form on most of these exercises as some of them are right on the line of crossing into potential injury....mostly shoulder or back. I tell you, I am so pleased with the amount of pull ups I've graduated to from P90X! Awesome.
Now Abs Core Plus....wow. Again, I'm still on the fence between it and Ab RipperX, but I guess its due to the amount of increased Core that makes it so much different.
In looking at the program, I'm not sure I'm going to stick to the "+" schedule, as I'd like to incorporate more of the P90X DVD's into it....so instead of 3 weeks of the same, maybe going 2 weeks of "+", 1 Week of P90X (P1 or P2) and then the scheduled "+" Recovery week which also incorporates some of the P90X. I think that is going to jack the "Muscle Confusion" to the roof! I am so ready to feel the additional burn and drop the rest of the gooo in the gut!
BTW...the 2 Day fast was amazing. I can tell you if you are considering a fast, the 2 Day Fast Formula is a great way to do it. I lost 4 more pounds in the 2 days I did it, and was very suprised by the great Chocolate taste and smoothness of the drink. Of course the most important thing is to use the opportunity to draw closer and closer to God.....With that God will take care of the hunger. I can tell you I got pretty hungry last night at about 10:00, but pushed through and also encouraged Christina to push through until BreakFAST.....Today I've really been trying to push the calories, but did not get enough....Tonight for dinner, I'm going to push some extra carbs in getting some extra brown rice in me. Right now after pushing so hard, I'm defining "BONK."
Not sure what we have tomorrow, but rest assured, it'll be goooooood.
Hope everyone has an awesome Resurrection Sunday! What an awesome time to enjoy what God has blessed us all with equally!
JOHN 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life!
We all have been given free will by God....that leads to a choice that is as simple as Black or White, On or Off, 1 or 0.....Heaven or Hell. ABC would lead you to believe that Satan and Hell don't exist....explore your heart.
John 1:1 - In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Quite simply, you can't believe only portions of the Word. If you reject part of the Word, you reject God. Test your heart....dig deep in His Word as He is the Truth...
John 8:31 - Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
Experience the FREEDOM in Him!
God Bless and again...Have an awesome Resurrection Sunday!
P90X+ Day 1 - Upper Body and Abs Core Plus
Teleo - GK - "It is finished"
That says it all. It is finished. The pain and suffering that Jesus went through for us... beaten, bruised, ridiculed....only to become sin for us and declare....."teleo" - "it is finished."
2 Corinthians 5:21 - For He made Him who knew no sin [to be] sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
Jesus didn't "take on our sin" as many teach....He became sin. Through the cross, we can make a choice to become and heir and shed the very spirit of sin we are born into. Through Him, we are no longer sinners, but saints. We are no longer bound to sin as we were when we lived through the flesh.
Romans 8:15-17 - For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs--heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with [Him], that we may also be glorified together.
As in the Roman society, when we are "adopted"...all debts are cancelled, we are now equal to the natural sons as an heir to the estate....and in the eyes of the law, we are no longer who we were. We have a new identity.
As I reflect on many friendships how strong bonds can become between friends how we grow to where we will sacrifice and lay down a lot to help them out.
Jesus said....(John 15:13 (ESV)) Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.
He calls us friends and he did lay down his life for us. Jesus hung on a cross reserved for a robber named 'Barrabas' - "Barrabas" means in Greek - "son of the father" .....Jesus hung on a cross reserved for the son of the father.
"Teleo" - It is finished.
SHAKEOLOGY!!!
Wow....what a great flavor! Today waiting on my porch were 3 boxes and one of em had our Shakeology in it. As Christina and I are going to start doing our 2 Day Fast Formula, we quickly decided to hit the Shakeology!!!! All I can say is, that tasted awesome. We bought the "Chocolate" flavor and it was very rich in taste! To think of all of the nutrients packed into that one shake and to actually taste like real chocolate!
I've had your typical "Chocolate" flavored health shakes before and they taste like.....well....a big glass of vitamins masked with a hit of chocolate....Not this one! Good stuff!
Take a look, you'll be amazed at the nutrients packed into this thing! For $4 per shake thats is sooooo inexpensive compared to what we might spend on a typical meal and way more nutritious!
P90X+ Maintenance
Well...tonight we went out to eat with some friends and I just wanted to add to the joy of our P90X results Fit Test, so tonight when I got home, I knocked out Ab RipperX.....although...I threw in a change!!!! Instead of the traditional Mason Twists, I did the Banana Mason Twists from Abs Core+. Still 40 twists, but throw a Banana and a situp in between every 5 twists....money!
That's it for now! God Bless!
P90X - Post Test - The Results!
Wow.....wow!
OK...the results are in, today I went home for lunch and Christina and I did our P90X Post Fit Test and took our 90x Day Measurements.....very good!
I'll give you a shot at mine, and let Christina post her results up....on her blog!
Measurements:
Day 0 - Weight - 213.6 lb
Day 90 - Weight - 191 lb -----Difference 10.6% loss
Day 0 - Chest - 45.5"
Day 90 - Chest - 40.5"------Difference 11% loss
Day 0 - Waist (Belly) - 40"
Day 90 - Waist (Belly) - 37"-----Difference 7.5% loss
Day 0 - Hips - 43.5"
Day 90 - Hips - 39" -----Difference 10.3% loss
Fit Test:
Day 0 - Chin ups - 3
Day 90 - Chin ups - 13 -----Difference 333% Increase
Day 0 - Vertical Leap - 18"
Day 90 - Vertical Leap - 24"!!!! -----Difference 33.3% Increase!
Day 0 - Pushups - 15
Day 90 - Pushups - 50 -----Difference 233% Increase
Day 0 - Toe Touch Stretch - 0
Day 90 - Toe Touch Stretch - +5
Day 0 - Wall Squat - 40 Sec
Day 90 - Wall Squat - 3:26! ----- Difference 415% Increase!!!
Day 0 - In & Outs - 31
Day 90 - In & Outs - 150! ----- Difference 387% Increase!!!
Wow....I think this P90X thing just might work! HAHA! Of course it does. And I'm here to tell you that there is a whole host of excuses that I could have given to NOT have done P90X, but I didn't....I pushed through and it works. If there is someone on the fence, tell them to get off of it and get to work! If you'd like to read my transformation story, please visit my Team Beachbody Website....
Those are the numbers that will keep you going....and yes, they are real numbers, gained through lots of sweat and lots of work. But nothing comes for free and you sure not going to get that in any little pill!
Christina shared a great scripture with me last night that hit the nail on the head...and "The Message" reads sweetly:
1 CORINTHIANS 9:26-27 (The Message) - I don't know about you, but I'm running hard for the finish line. I'm giving it everything I've got. No sloppy living for me! I'm staying alert and in top condition. I'm not going to get caught napping, telling everyone else all about it and then missing out myself.
Emerald Coaches
Well....as Christina has been working hard to get her Beachbody stuff up and running, it is now going. And with that she and Demi Bean are now "Emerald Coaches"....Super Job.
Congratulations to both! Now from the far right of the left leg...sell, sell, sell!
P90X+ WarmUp - Abs Core+
Yes, Yes, Yes....that was an awesome workout!!!! OK...so my new attitude isn't wanting to let my body rest too much longer. Over the last couple of days, I've been burning to get back into it. So today to curb the appetite, Christina and I threw in one of the new P90X+ DVD's and checked out "Abs Core+" and let me tell you...this one is awesome! A lot of sweat, a lot of strain on the core...especially the abs. Not sure if its as difficult as Ab RipperX, but it sure engages in a different manner. The hanging Ab workouts are money. I now wish my door frame was about 2 feet higher as being 6' 2" it makes it pretty interesting starting in a hanging position. My legs all of the sudden get a bit heavier in a bent position. Oh well....heavier just means more resistance!
Over the last couple of day's I've been checking out the workouts and I can tell you...no matter what phase of P90x your in, start preparing yourself to take it to the next level with 
P90X+.....There's nothing wrong with maintaining, but after a few weeks, you're just going to plateau again and you'll need to start mixing it up again. One thing you'll need to invest in for "+" are some PowerStands...There are a few exercises where you'll be moving between them....from plank to dips!!! Sound exciting???
I'm getting pumped now! Ready to start...my PowerStands will be here in a couple of days and then its time for "X+"!!!! Oh yeah!I've also ordered Shakeology...after reading the benefits of this, I'm really impressed with how many nutrients are packed into these shakes. I also want to see the benefits from this as, although I like fruits & veggies, I have a lot of friends who are picky eaters who don't like to eat vegetables....well if this can be their solution then I'll highly recommend it. If you know anyone who fits this category....check it out at my Beachbody site.
Hope all is well during this week! Its as good of time as any to remember the promise fulfilled by Jesus Christ that has given us all the hope of eternal life! Jesus died on a Friday and rose again on a Sunday. He endured beatings, ridicule, torture and endured because he knew the promise of God from Psalm 16:10-11:
"For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will you allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In your presence [is] fullness of joy; At Your right hand [are] pleasures forevermore.
Jesus endured through because he new this promise...He endured Friday because he knew Sunday was coming! While we endure the tough times, we should stand on the promise that our Sunday is coming! God's word is our promise!
