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Wow it’s been several days since my last update! Between work at Red Robin and the holidays I haven’t had time to blink. Most of my days I spend over tired and don’t get online to update this blog.

However with that said, just because I’m to busy to update doesn’t mean I haven’t been completing my exercise! I am still bringing daily though the time varies a lot. Sometimes I work out in the early A.M. and other times its late at night.

I added Creatine Mono hydrate and 100% pure Whey Protein to my diet starting Dec 30th. I decided it was time to start supplementing, Even with my high protein and relatively healthy diet I found I wasn’t getting the desired level of protein. The general rule is 1g of pure protein per 1lb of body weight. Last I checked I was roughly 150lbs so I should be consuming no less than 150g of Protein, My goal is 150g-200g/day. 2 scoops of my protein powder adds a quick and easy 52g without requiring time to plan and cook a good meal. This works very well to compensate for my work schedule and the restrictions it causes on my diet.

Yesterday started week 4 with Yoga and today will be day 23 with Core Synergistics. I can’t tell you how excited I am for this workout! I don’t have time this morning as I have to work… Again; but I should have decent time this afternoon once I get back.

Expect a blog update and perhaps a video when I complete today’s workout. I want to tell you how it went and how it felt because this is a new video in my journey.

Stay tuned…

*New! I haven’t given in to the pressure. Or have I?

Well as the headline says, I’m still going at it! I may be a couple days behind on my updates but I haven’t given up on myself. I’m glad to see I finally have some readers who are following along. Makes me happy to know I’m motivating others!

I completed Core Synergistics, It may have nearly killed me, but I did it! This workout really puts it all on the table. You don’t do any repeats moves in the video, its just one insane thing after another. I mean, come on! I thought I was in “Ok” shape before I did this. My Ego was soon put to shame.

It’s ok though, I completed it and that’s all that matters! I want everyone to tell me what they think of this workout, I certainly can’t be the only poor sap left panting on the floor while trying to do “Walking Pushups” – Can I?

Try it out! You WILL NOT be disappointed. If you want to sweat, burn, and feel over-all accomplishment in your day – Core Synergistics is for you!

Hey there everyone!

Hope you all had a Safe, Exciting, and Happy Holiday… Merry Christmas to all!

I am so sorry for my lack of updates but I have been very busy and just didn’t really get around to it. No worries though, I have been sticking to the workout plan 100% and I’d say 70-80% to my diet. No fats, candies, beer, etc. But some days I do get out of wack with the 4-5 meals a day. Sometimes it’s more, sometimes it’s less – Work really determines that for me. For anyone that is or has been a server you understand how hard it is to eat at normal times. I have some shifts where I go 8 hours without any food because I get sat non-stop. I’m working on changing that but that will come with time, I do need money after all.

My last update left you hanging before I actually did my workout – Well I DID do it though I forgot to update that night; I’m sorry for that. I also did my Plyometrics last night, though it was very late. I actually went out the night before and was up until 4-5am for the first time in a couple weeks. I didn’t drink or break my diet though, all I did was really screw over my sleeping habits for that day. It’s ok though, it was well worth it – I mean I do need to have some fun after all, right?

Plyometrics :

So last night I started out feeling a little bit sick, actually alot sick. My stomach just didn’t feel right, I think I ate to seen before I did my workout. Big mistake! All that jumping around made me very nautious and it was difficult to complete the workout – But I did! I was proud of myself and felt pretty good at the end, so no harm done.

AbX:

I’m giving this one it’s own update fo rone good reason. Tonight was absolutely incredible! For the first time in my three weeks I stuck 100% to the reps, it was almost TO easy! My mid-section is getting so much stronger and I’m definitely starting to notice some small visual results but even more so, I’m feeling the physical results. I really am getting back into amazing shape! I’ve been doing AbX pre-workout the past two sessions, I was doing it immediately following a set or later that night. I find it works so much better to stretch, do AbX, then immediately follow with the main set. This works great for me!

Shoulder/Arms:

This one went very well too, I guess I’m just feeling ontop of my game today – Maybe it was the Christmas spirit? Or maybe that amazing lunch I cooked?

I let myself have a pretty good sized portion for lunch but I kept it almost healthy.

I had a 1/2 breast of grilled BBQ chicken, one baked sweet potatoe with organic sugar sprinkled ontop, sauteed green beans in veg oil with garlic salt, about 1 cup of stuffing, and about 8th a can of jellied cranberry sauce. Today was quite the treat! The only thing that was truley bad in the diet was the real butter in the stuffing. But it was Oooooh so good . I’m a good cook -What can I say?

Anyway, I’ve been doing VBlogs nearly everyday to compliment my Blog so make sure and check them out!

Please Please Please Comment!

I want to know what you all think so far, your comments will help keep me motivated!

As I want to motivate others with my success!

Ok, well it’s time for bed – Merry Christmas.

Tomorrow will be Yoga X in the morning

Hey everyone!

My rest day was pretty good yesterday, I stuck close to a good diet and as much as I wanted to stray – I didn’t!

I have a long term goal and nothing can break that. I love having WOWY, my blog, and my video blog to keep myself accountable and to keep pushing play! As anyone knows, staying motivated day in and day out isn’t exactly easy; After reaching day 15 today, I have no reason to let myself slide. I’ve started keeping a daily log of snapshots so at the end I can do a time-lapse 360 view of my results, starting day 12 and up.

Today I will start with a pre-Ab X routine instead of doing it directly after Chest/Back or later in the day. I think this will be the best way to go about it but I’ll let you know how it goes!

Stay tuned!

Another day complete. Today was a pretty easy day for me, I was very motivated to workout and begin adding video. I personalized my Youtube account and added my very first P90X video blog update. I’m very excited about the addition of my video updates and I will be adding some reviews and ofcourse more updates in the near future!

I took some pictures last night at the end of Day 11 just for record, didn’t really notice any change in physical appearance but I do want to add that I am feeling much better than last week. Body ache has completely faded and left me with just that little muscle burn you get after your done. I have alot more energy when I finish each workout and my stamina has increased greatly. I definitely notice the progress in Yoga X.

I started my Ab X routine early today – around 9am actually – because I had some errands and things I needed to get done during the day. I saved Legs and Back for later in the afternoon; I like to take a break between each in my first couple weeks so I can get the best form and therefore, results from each session. If it was cardio that would be a different story but for muscle training a break is definitely ok. Do what your body tells you! That’s a very important tip.

Ab X:
Abs went well today, minimal burn throughout the workout and I forced myself to have the best form possible. I find ‘heals to heaven’ a little difficult because my legs don’t like to stay straight, but I do the best I can. I know Yoga X will fix my flexibilty issues over the next couple weeks.

Legs and Back:
This flew right by today, before I knew it I was already 30 minutes into it. I DID use a chair today for my chin-ups, mainly for the second round. This allowed better form than last week when I tried to muscle it and use my ego. I just plain can’t do what I used to and I’m ok with that now, I know in the coming weeks I’ll be back to where I used to be years ago. If you rush things or push to hard your jsut going to end up to sore to workout or injuring yourself. If you injure yourself you’ll lose alot more than if you just take your time and do what you can!

Tomorrow is Kenpo X and I’m very excited, this is one of my favorite X routines so far.

*Note
I still haven’t added suppliments or recovery drinks to my diet but I hope to do so in week 3 or 4, so expect some reviews and updates in the near future on using those products.

Thanks again and have a great night!