Dum Dum Dum....

This will be my final blog post - my apologies to all my dedicated readers. The reason my blog is coming to an end is due to the fact that it was a project for a writing for the web course I was taking this semester - I don't think that I have ever mentioned that before. Our project was to pick a topic that you could blog about for 12 weeks at 1,000 words a week. I chose to do mine on p90x - I would not recommend this for any busy college student in their senior year. It was just too hard to commit to with everything else going on in my life. It is convenient however that now that the project is over I have tons of free time, which I guess makes total sense because it is the end of the semester.

With the idea of the semester coming to an end and having a lot of free time I think I am going to continue on with the p90x workout. Even though I will be continuing the workout - I will not be continuing this blog. Last week I finished phase one (I started over midway through) and I am about to go onto phase 2 this week. I am looking forward to phase 2 because I am really bored with phase 1 because I did it for over 6 weeks. I think it will go a lot better because when I was doing it for this project it seemed like I was putting too much pressure on myself and choking at the task - over thinking it I guess.

I do not think that I am going to be a p90x lifer or anything but I would just like to try finish it and say I gave it a shot - just because everyone is waiting on me to give up at any second. The truth is I don't really think that p90x was the right choice of workout for me. It was just way to intense and serious, which are not two qualities I look for in anything really. I'm more laid back and I think I need to find a workout like that after I finish p90x. I also just found Tony Horton to be extremely annoying.

Anyway, I can't really say that I have enjoyed blogging about p90x really at all and I am glad that it is finally over!

Happy holidays to all! And best of luck in your pursuit to getting fit!

Last Week

Ok - Lets talk about last week! Last week I worked out everyday (believe it or not). I really pushed myself during the workouts because it was my last week in phase 1. I got up earlier than usual everyday had a protein shake and then did the workout. I was able to get them out of the way and go about my day and not have to worry around about when I would make time to squeeze them in.

I think that a big part of p90x is getting into a schedule or routine - I know I have been talking about that throughout this blog, but it really does make a huge difference. It seems that the more organized I am in other aspects of my life, the easier it is to incorporate p90x and get a good routine going. And I think that is most of the challenge to p90x - getting the rest of your shit together.

Even though I have become more organized in the rest of my life and getting on a schedule with the p90x workouts I am failing greatly when it comes to eating. At this very moment I am eating an ice cream sandwich. And I can't just eat one so this is one of the three that I will eat over the course of the night.

In addition to my ice cream sandwich binging - I have been being a fast food junkie all week and I love it. This is my biggest conflict with the p90x system. Oh if only I could do p90x, eat Burger King and Taco Bell everyday and still get an amazing body.  I really can't complain too much about my body though - I mean I'm still fitting comfortably in a 3/4.  I'm sure I'll be doing a lot of complaining in about 5-10 years when all these poor eating habits really start to catch up with me. But until then here is to fast food and hoping McDonalds or BK can come up with something soon that will top the McRib.

Here's a Funny One

Here is a funny one to boost your mood from that last post:

This could possibly be me in the next 30 or so years...

Aren't Cartoons Suposed to Be Funny?

I was looking for something to add to my blog - something cartoony and this cartoon really caught my eye.  I mean it's simple and when I first read it I laughed.  After thinking about it I don't think that this cartoon is really all that funny.  I think that it is sad because it is so true.  There are a lot of people out there getting upset over the numbers on the scale especially young women who have no reason to be bent out of shape over their body image but they are due to society and the pressure being put on young women today to look like celebrities. 

I just wanted to post this and tell everyone not to be concern with what the scales says - BE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT BEING HEALTHY!  Being in good health is what matters most.  Learn to love the skin your in and accept it (is that a dove commerical or what)!

Guilty Pleasures

Last week I did really well with the workout but I am struggling when it comes to eating again. I have been drinking more soda than ever in my entire life and eating junk food like no ones business (and really it isn't anyone's business). My guilty pleasure of last week was homemade oatmeal raisin cookies (my mom is super supportive of my diet), icecream, and 7UP - there are so many more, but these are the most memorable.

I'm hoping that once this semester is over I can start eating normal and healthy once again. This semester has been extremely stressful and that really increases my junk food intake.

Sticking to the P90X workout and diet has been just as stressful as school. And it seems like the more I focus on it the worse I do. It is almost like I am thinking about it too much and psyching myself out or something - does this happen to anyone else?

I look forward to your comments.  I hope everyone has a great week and resists the temptation of their own guilty pleasures! Here's to getting/being/staying fit!

Rockin the Beer Gut

I think this song is suiting for my blog because I always talk about how I hate my midsection.  I don't have a beer gut because I don't even drink beer - maybe I have a gin gut haha.  I just think this is a funny song and it has to do with being thick in the middle due to a poor habit.  I think the video is funny too and it's kind of inspiring because some of the people on there have legit guts and they aren't afraid to flaunt it - just like the lady they are singing about in this song. Give it a listen and enjoy! And don't hate me for getting this tune stuck in your head. Just Laugh!

Chest and Back

Went back to using my pull-up bar rather using the bands. I thought that the bands were too easy.


Goal        Actual

Standard Pushups
8               10

Wide Front Pull-Ups
3                 1

Military Push-Ups
5                 3

Reverse Grip Pull-Ups
4                   2


Wide Fly Push-Ups
5                   5

Close Grip overhand Pull ups
3                     2

Decline Push-ups
15                  12

Heavy Pants
15                  15

Diamond Push-Ups
3                   2

Lawnmowers
10                 8


Dive Bomber Push-Ups
3                   1


Back Flys
15               15


I passed on the Ab Ripper X this week.