P90X Day 12 Completed: P90X Legs and Back, Ab Ripper X
P90X Reverse Grip Chin-up
Today is day 12 of my P90X workout! I just completed Ab Ripper X and Legs & Back. I did Ab Ripper X first, then I took a short break, and I completed Legs & Back. I definitely feel like I’ve made some major progress with the Ab Ripper X workout. Since I was able to get through the Fifer Scissor and the Mason Twist without stopping on P90X Day 10 (I did however pause the P90X DVD for a short break prior to starting them), I felt like I had to do better than that. So today I pushed through all of the beginning exercises, pushed through Fifer Scissor (did all reps, without taking a break prior), pushed through Hip Rock ‘N Raise, and then I took a short break after Hip Rock N’ Raise. I continued doing the exercises and I took another break prior to starting the Oblique V-Ups. I then did the Oblique V-Ups, and I of course had to take one more break prior to the Mason Twist. I was able to push through all 50 reps again. Maybe on Sunday I will be able to get through Ab Ripper X with only 2 breaks?!?
P90X Legs & Back was a whole different story. I feel like I’m getting better at the pull ups (I added 1-2 reps for the different pull up exercises), but I feel like I didn’t do so hot on the leg exercises. I made the stupid mistake of not writing down my numbers for the leg exercises this week and last week (there are no spaces on the P90X worksheet to write them and it specifically says only to write down the pull ups) so I guess I really don’t know how I did. I’m going to write down what I remember from this week, and next week I am definitely going to write my numbers down.
However, I still know that I didn’t do my best. The leg exercises are very painful for me because my legs are super weak. I honestly didn’t push myself as hard as I could have. I just need to stop making excuses on why my legs are so weak and why I can’t do an exercise, and I just need to push through the pain. I also need to give 100% to the leg exercises just like I do with the back exercises. I guess I need to remember that pain is just weakness leaving the body!!!
Nutrition for today-
Breakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal, and a protein shake.
Mid-Morning: Protein shake.
Lunch: Sandwich with roast beef, and a slice of provolone cheese (on whole wheat bread).
Mid-Afternoon: Berry Smoothie with 1 cup of frozen rasberries, blueberries, & blackberries, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, 1 scoop of protein powder, and skim milk (not sure how much, just filled up the cup).
Dinner: Not quite sure what we are having for dinner yet. Maybe a tuna sandwich?
After-Dinner: Protein shake.
I got an email today from Beachbody letting me know that my P90X Recovery drink has been shipped! I can’t wait for it to be delivered!!
Tomorrow is Kenpo X! I’m very excited! Maybe I can get my wife to do it with me.
Nutrition for today-
Breakfast: Bowl of Fiber One cereal, and a protein shake.
Mid-Morning: Protein shake.
Lunch: Peanut butter & jelly sandwich (I used all natural peanut butter) Also had a protein shake.
Mid-Afternoon: Berry Smoothie with 1 cup of frozen rasberries, blueberries, & blackberries, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed, 1 scoop of protein powder, and skim milk (not sure how much, just filled up the cup).
Dinner: A shrimp taco with black beans, shrimp (with mojito lime taco seasoning), lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese (not a lot) on whole wheat soft taco shell.
After-Dinner: Protein shake.
Also, after my P90X workout I had a protein shake. I can’t wait for my P90X Recovery drink to come in! It really does seem to help me recover faster from the workouts and it tastes great.
Well, I’m off to watch The Biggest Loser! My wife LOVES the show and she got me into it. It’s a really great show and will definitely help keep you motivated. For everyone who is doing P90X, great work and keep pushing play!!
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I just finished up as well. I definately feel a large improvement in ab ripper X as well. Though I still get destroyed by fifer scissors. The rest seem manageable.
I definately did worst this week on legs than I did the previous. With no good reason either. I was more sore prior to starting last week(from plyo) than this week. I’m kind of frustrated with myself and considering going back and redoing some of the movements.
Also, congrats on adding reps to your pull ups. I’m still struggling there as well.
Have you noticed a difference in your body composition yet? I have been told by at least 3 people that I’m looking skinnier. Though I can’t tell the difference just looking in the mirror, and I’m holding off looking at my before pic until the 30 day mark.
And I definitely just spelled definitely all redneck style twice in that paragraph.
lol! That’s all good! I couldn’t spell with spell check!
Good! I’m glad things seem to be going better during Ab Ripper X for you too. Great job!!!
Yea, I think we will always have good days, and then not so good days. I’m just a wimp when it comes to my legs and I give up way to easy. That’s a good idea to go back & redo some of the moves.
Yea I can’t really see much difference yet. My wife keeps telling me I look more tone, but I don’t see it. I definitely feel like I’m getting stronger though. I’m hoping the 30 day mark I will see some increase in size and less fat on my belly. We just need to keep pushing!!!
Hey man. Good work! keep it coming. I did P90X 4 times and it never seems to get any easier. It is a super challenge. I am on my third round of Insanity. Beachbody is the way to go. Keep me posted on the haps and let me know what I can do to help with anything.
Thanks! Wow, that’s awesome that you’ve done P90X 4 times! Congrats on all of your success! Will do!
Completed Legs and Back yesterday…KILLER. I surprisingly did well on the wall squats.
I also got through the sneaky lunges which attacked my calves last time causing me to stop for the day.
Good job! The wall squats kill my legs, so it feels great to get them done!
Just completed Legs and back. Love, love ,love this workout. I think that i’m twisted =0) but I really enjoy it. Made it through the whole Ab ripper without pausing and complete the 50 mason twists. Proud as punch right now. I’m starting to have people comment that I seem to be losing weight so that’s the best motivator. Easter weekend will be a bit of a challenge but I’m pretty minded so …. we’ll see.Have a great Easter and thanks for the support.
You are twisted that you love Legs & Back so much!! Just kidding! :-) The Legs part of that workout was always super hard for me but I’ve gotten better at it over time. Good job with that workout!
GREAT job with Ab ripper X! That’s great that you already have gotten through the whole workout without pausing it. As you’ll read, it took me awhile to get to that point. You definitely should be proud of yourself for doing so well with that workout! You won’t always be able to stick with your P90X diet, but you just do your best. I hope you and your family have a great Easter too!
Decided to do the Plyo Legs workout in the One on One with Tony series. One heck of a workout. 20 different leg exercises back to back. Have been doing well with the workouts and eating. We'll see how it is by the end of the 90 days. Doesn't feel like a stuggle this time around. I guess that the habits picked up during the first rounds are more ingrained. Will be bringing it again tomorrow.
WOW! Sounds extremely intense! I'd love to try that one! Great job on all of the hard work so far! Keep giving it your all! Have a great day!
Well, it happened again. I failed to do the legs & back last night and the night before, but I did yogathe night before so I figure I’m not too far off track. I just finished legs and back and ab ripper x, so my “day 12″ exercises are complete, just a little late. I have to work in an hour, so doing kenpo tonight is out of the question. I have all day tomorrow to do whatever, so I will definately do kenpo x – and I will also attempt to work in x stretch.
Next week I will probably skip x stretch, or double up again, and work on chest & back – to avoid resistance exercises two days in a row. That will get me back on track to my target “grad” date. Is that a solid plan or does it need more thought?
Yea that sounds fine…Just be careful though. You’re on a slippery slope right now so you may need to sit down and re-think why you are doing P90X in the first place. Once you start skipping workouts, it continues to get easier, and easier to justify doing it later, doubling up, etc. (and then you keep getting farther and farther behind). Your “why” for doing P90X needs to be so strong that you can look at that reason and it will get you up and pushing play…Really spend some time and think about it.
BRING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!