Youthful Optimistic Grunt-filled Asskickery....aka YOGA

P90X is some pretty intense workouts six days a week, most of them are right around 45 min. but we get to enjoy YOGA X for one and half hours. Now the last few weeks I would hardly call enjoyable but I went through the motions anyway. So, up until today my YOGA X experience has been simply tortuous. Today was the day it turned around. I can say that its because I am getting in better shape but I don't believe its that simple with Yoga. I spent the day mentally preparing myself for this afternoons workout. And it paid off. Looking back on my previous Yoga days I realized that the first few days were miserable because I was new at this game and out of shape. So consequently I then tried to tackle each Yoga day with a preconceived notion in my mind that I would be just plain miserable. Guess what ? ....... it worked, I was miserable. So today I chose to remain positive throughout the day and tried my best to clear my mind of all the junk I had to do, didn't do, will have to do etc. and to my surprise it really helped me breath and focus trough the workout and reap the benefits of Yoga.

So YOGA

Youthful
It will bring a spring to your step if you allow it to
Optimistic
One is always hoping that they make it through the workout
Grunt-filled
Just try some twisting half moons or right angle reach through, or the crane or.....without a grunt or two
Asskickery
Who in the hell thought this stuff up any way. "Just float your right heel into the sky..."

Have an eXcellent day

Scott

Still on track

Ok, so its been a little while since my last report. Hell, I am going to need to read my last report after this so I know where I have been. I do know where I am at now which it 217 lbs and still shedding the weight. Feels like a long ways from 245. When I started this whole thing I was shooting for 195 which seemed a bit optimistic if I do say so myself but at this point I see reaching that and possibly even going further in my fitness game. I am not sure it I will reach my goal weight before Christmas but it is going to be close and it will be attainable before the end of this winter for sure. It will definitely be nice to hop on the bike fit and at least 50 lbs lighter. Now that I think about it a bit its going to be nice this winter as well. This is the first time EVER that I have actually done any kind of conditioning before ski season. I should be able to hit the slopes hard and fast this season so the rest of you better start getting ready.

that's all for now

have an eXcellent day

Scott

another week gone...

Ok so the week 2 workouts had their own share of ups and downs. I did feel better during most of the workouts and did perform a bit better during some of the harder exercises. Getting overconfident and a little anxious to push results bit me in the butt a little bit. I pulled both hamstrings on Friday during my legs and back routine which made the rest of that workout suffer big time and now I am struggling to catch up so I am on par with the 90 day schedule. I di the stretch program in place of my Kenpo workout on Saturday thinking that it would get me back on track for Kenpo Sunday. Sunday brought stiffer legs and more tender hamstrings so here I am Monday trying to double-up on workouts...Kenpo in the morning and Core Synergistics this afternoon all the while trying to prepare for my first round of graveyard shifts at the mill.

so Kenpo is done and I am resting feasting and trying to regain energy for this afternoon. I have a couple rifles to sight in and then I will get my lunch for tonight all ready to go. The plan is to pump through core syn late afternoon and then get some sleep waking up at 11:00 pm in order to head of to work for the midnight to 8 am graveyard shift.

have an eXcellent day

Scott

Begining of week 2

Ok so all the boring details of the workouts that you guys read last week are going to be pretty much the same this week. However, there are changes in the works. First off I will be doing the same schedule of workouts for the next two weeks....than it changes with a recovery week....then changes again with three weeks of a whole new schedule repeating some well.....blah blah blah. If you want to more about it give me a holler and I will let you know.

the exciting changes are in how I feel and my performance during the workouts. This is the first round of repeat performances on the workout and i noticed that i did a few more push-ups and used some heavier weights and stuck in on some of the hard workouts from last monday...if you remember I believe i mentioned that some were just awful. (still didnt get any dreya rolls)

Any how the result of this is that I want to try harder each workout so I can beat and exceed my performances in the last one...its a beautiful thing. At this point though I am pasted tired from a long day in the sun at work and a killer workout so I will say adios amigos!!

have an eXcellent day

Scott

A little history...............

I started this blog to chronicle the events that were taking place as I prepared for a uber bike ride from my Montana home to the parents home in Boise Idaho. Over 500 miles and I was just gonna hope on the bike and go. I soon realized that I could ride like I used to in high school anymore. I was riding 25 to 50 miles daily and lived on my bike. So when I thought this little harebrained idea up I went out found a road bike and started crunching away some miles. That hurt. I realized that the riding I had done was long before I had discovered beer and whiskey. So 15+ years later I decided to leave the beer and whiskey behind and to complete this bike ride but I have come to realize I need to do some things to get into better shape in order to have the "snowballs chance" of completing this journey.

That is where P90X comes into play. With a friend of mine bringing it to my attention just weeks before my sister did I realized it must be time to make some changes. With two people in the mix and ready to get X like I decide to join. Now we were three. I then took the next step and started in on the diet and Melanie convinced Nathan to join about the same time I convinced Jennifer to join in on the fun. Now we are five. So I have got my little support group and we are all working on working out and working harder. (see the theme?) This program is HARD WORK, and just what I need to get lighter so I don't have to haul so much rolling resistance around while I am on the bike next summer.

This is an amazing program and has already made me feel great. I relish the sore spots and tired muscles and each day keep coming back for more. So come along and follow us with our journey, hell join in if you feel like but be aware we wont let anyone slide so you better be ready to

BRING IT!!!!

have an eXcellent day

Scott

One week down and I still want to workout ..huh...

Ok, so I pushed through yesterdays workout with some reluctance. I still had the embarrassing performance of YogaX fresh in the back of my mind while pushing and pulling through the legs, back and ARX. Today during the warm up I realized i worked pretty hard during legs and back as I had some serous soreness and some difficulty performing the warm up moves. One thing is certain any graduate of the p90X program is gonna be an expert in runners stretches and the crescent pose.

Halfway through KenpoX I started yelling right along with Tony and the rest of the crew without feeling like a schmuck. Today was a perfect end to the week with a fast high energy sweat it out workout. I may even do it again with my wife when she does her session this evening, we will see.

So one week down and I have had ups and down but still have the resolve to keep pushing play. I actually am looking forward to Core Synergistics on Monday. Wednesdays will be a challenge both in the physical and mental department for a while but I feel that each time we push play we get a little better, stronger, faster.

So I am gonna keep bringing it,

Have an eXcellent day

Scott

Day five of P90x ...

Legs and Back workout with ab-ripper-x

Ok day five was much better that the shock of YogaX. I am feeling like I got a good workout today and will jump right into tomorrows workout in which I have been looking forward to KenpoX.

My work schedule changed and I did my workout in the evening rather than morning today and I think this is much better for me. When I am working the swing shift I eat breakfast and wait a while workout and eat lunch. but then I end up eating every two to three hours after that all the way up until midnight. I think that is way to many calories but Sundays weigh in will tell me more.

Unfortunately the work schedule may permanently change again we are facing layoffs at the mill because the mine that was sending us ore just got shut down by MSHA. (not only shut down but slapped with a $250,000 fine) No big deal just need to find 193 ounces of gold and that will be paid off.

Along with this workout program and new healthy foods lifestyle I am trying to adopt I have begun a regimen of Mrs. Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar. Two tablespoons with some agave nectar and hot water once in the morning and once again in the evening. My main reasoning behind this concoction is to rid my self of heartburn. As a heartburn remedy it has worked for mom so I am giving it a try. I sometimes think that mom has a mind over matter superpower and she can will herself into anything working for her so we will see if it works out for me in the same way. On the other hand the ACV is supposed to have a plethora of additional health benefits to go along with it and really once you get used to it (the first few cups are pretty nasty and give you ragin heartburn) its not that bad.

Tomorrow will bring a fun workout along with some ski tunes, gun work and a few trips into the woods for firewood. Anybody that's interested can come along for the ride, just get ready to bring it.

Have an eXcellent Day

Scott