My P90X Journey

90 days: working out 6 days a week for over an hour each day. I have not done a workout regimen like this before. In fact, I've never been so intentional about working out for myself ever before. At first, the workouts alone are difficult. Then, it's the time commitment that gets to you. I'm proud that I have completed what I set out to accomplish. I may not have "infomercial results," but I do have some ;D Happy P90X Graduation to me!

I'd like to share my results so friends who are considering or doing this workout program might find inspiration and be encouraged! I didn't "bring it" every time and even missed a workout a couple times. I felt like I accomplished a lot just by completing each day and didn't worry as much about pushing myself to the limit. Overall, I'm extremely proud of my results and will be doing it again! I have had more energy, felt stronger and healthier, and have slept better than ever before! If you do the work, you'll get results too!

Weight: lost 19.4 pounds
*Information from my bathroom scale is obviously not 100% accurate!
Fat %: 28% to 20.7%
H20 %: 52.5% to 58.9%
Muscle Mass %: 36.8% to 41%
BMI: 24.9 to 21.3

I WISH I had measured myself at the beginning! I first took measurements in the 6th week, I think (2nd phase, week 2). That's a little before halfway. I can only imagine what my true loss is!!!
Total body inches lost from week 6 to week 13: 10 inches!!

Before you begin, you are supposed to take a Fit Test to make sure you are in decent shape to start such a rigorous program. Then at the end, you take the Fit Test again to compare results. Here are some of my favorite improvements:
Pull ups: 3 to 15 (with chair help, but still! :D)
Vertical leap: 9" to 14 1/2"
Push ups: 24 to 35
Toe Touch (hands reaching past toes with legs together): 3 inches to 6 inches
Wall Squat: 1:09 to 2:30

So there you have it! If you do decide to do P90X, let me know so I can encourage you along the way! It really helps things move along :D

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Day 90

Whoops. New kid; new blog.

Our previous blog was named Scott and Laura G. plus three. When I chose that name, I guess I figured that down the road, I could edit it. I don't see that in the options list. And since we've added one more to our brood of blessings, it's no longer 'plus three'! Therefore, I decided to start up a new blog - with a title that has room to grow (wink wink).

What will I write about? Who knows. Mostly kid-related issues, I'm sure. After all, my sweet foursome is my main ministry here at home besides their Daddy. I may choose to write about other thoughts that I have. Wait. Do I have any of those anymore?? ;) Sometimes.