jspansel's P90X adventure/journal (Pics Added)

[Deputyfarva252]

I have been really big into trying to get healthy since about feb. this year. Out of the acadamy I was 215 in about a years time I was up to 240 , Since Feb. I have been running and lifting weights hardcore everyother day and have not had much sucess in getting rid of my gut but have gotten pretty big everywhere else. I finally have deceided to put the weights down and go with a hardcore cardio program. Insanity is tough , its the hardest thing I have ever done , but in three weeks I have lost almost 4 inches off my waist alone. If your trying to lose weight , this is the way to go , Ive tried some of the P90X workouts and its good for getting ripped but .......you need to get the fat burned off before you go into something like that. The workouts in the first month range from 40 minutes to about 60 , second month add about another 15 minutes . Its really worked for me , If I could post pictures on here I would but I still havent been able to figure out how the hell to do that .

(My disclaimer- If you have bad knees or a bad back Insanity is not for you):zombie: <-- I was walking like this guy after the first few days of the program but everyday Im getting stronger and Its helped me quit smoking because theres no way after doing this youll want anything to smoke

 

[JSP]

Been a good few days. I have been eating really good and following the guide fairly well. No gorging or any real sweets.

I weighed in at 220 this morning... after 4 days of this stuff I gained a pound? I know I shouldnt be watching the scale this soon, still seems I should have lost something instead of gained? Hope its just muscle... I've had my heart rate up where it should be and sweating like a pig though.

Not discouraged by any means. Just need to stick with it and see where it tames me

 

[Marthy]

If I can say one thing that is very simple. Run. It is the ultimate weight loss drug. I have run all my life. My wife would not run. She said she couldn't do it. She tried weight watchers and going to the gym. All of that is so difficult to maintain for most people. By a good pair of shoes and you can workout any time and at any moment. At some point you will be hooked and it will be a part of your life that you will not be able to stop. My wife finally saw the light and realized she was getting no where. She started walking, then run walking and then running. Today she is running half marathons and has lost 70 pounds. She will tell you today how right I was. Running is the ultimate weight loss drug. But, it all starts with will power. At some point you need to change your life and your mindset. I think you have hit that point and have seen the light. Now you need to stay with the plan and start seeing results. Just don't get discouraged when the weight is not coming off. Sometimes weight does not come off but the inches do. Keep up the good work.

I've been running for about 1 1/2 year now and you're right. Once you do it right at the beginning and get your legs in shape for running, it get very addictive. Doing little 5K and 10K is a great way to test your competitive edge. (Running is racing again yourself...) I did my first Marathon yesterday. That was the hardest thing I did in many years... that wall is no shit! But I was able to run strong on the last miles. When I saw the finish banner at the end I almost had tears... the feeling of beating yourself and digging deep when you feel like quitting is great.

I finish in 4:15.00 That won't get me in Boston, but for a first one I'm happy. And I burn 4300 calories...

 

[applejax]

I cant believe how many members are into running.

I cant run distance to save my life.

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[Bloke]

Running distance is all about pacing yourself. I weigh just under 300lbs, next sunday I'm running my first 10k.

Sure most folk will walk the thing faster than I will run it but they ain't lugging 300lb of flab .

Strangely my issue with running wasn't my knees or the pains in my shins, just that I was running too fast. Slow it down, roll through the stride, you might be overtaken by a dog walker but you'll suddenly realise running isn't as hard as you made it out to be.

Contrary to what's said here though, none of the runners in my local club, even the ultra marathoners believe you lose much weight when running. It's all about the added goodness of a balanced healthy diet that causes the weight loss.

Have to say despite moving from 0.5 mile stints of hell to 6 miles in the last 4 months I have to agree.

I'm still the same weight now as when I started but no longer wheezing when just walking down the street.

The way I figure it... If this guy can do it

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU"]My 120 pound journey. - YouTube[/ame]

So can I.

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[Marthy]

I cant believe how many members are into running.

I cant run distance to save my life.

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Just like Bloke said. If it hurt, your trying too hard too soon. When I started I use one of those Ipod app couch to 5K. It gives you a good guide line... Run/Walk program that train you nice and easy up to a 5K in 8 weeks. Sign up for a local 5K run in your area and start the program. Once you're hook... it's a life changing event. Do it with a friend as a "new year resolution" 8 weeks is not that long... and you will feel and see a big difference in the way you feel.

It did for me. The only time I use to run is when I had to go to the crapper in a hurry! LOL

 

[applejax]

Oh running distance doesnt hurt me. My leg muscles are trained more for explosive/strength output rather than endurance.

I compete (am. Raw powerlifting) in the 165lb weight class.

My current lower body lifts are:

Squats: 455lbs
Deadlift: 550lbs



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[dart1963]

ok Jay.... how's it going :zombie:

 

[JSP]

ok Jay.... how's it going :zombie:

Yeah, thats about how I feel right now!

Its going pretty good though. I need to really focus on my stretching after the workouts. Ive had my triceps go out on me the first day and now my neck has been in severe pain the last 2 days. Its feeling much better today though. These are some intense workouts.

From the pound I gained, I have now lost 3. I am at 217 right now. Even though I have been aching, I actually feel really good besides that. I have been eating great. We had an all day meeting yesterday at work and they had tons of cookies and huge doughnuts. Did not eat but 1 small cookie. My urges for the junk food have been almost non existent. I have not stuck this long to a work out regimen since football in school. After doing it for a week now, it has for sure given me the self confidence that I can do it and keep doing it. My energy level is 10x what it was before I started. Eating the right food, having my metabolism boosted and exercising works great...

I actually LOVE doing the Plyometrics that others all seem to hate. Its a calorie killer for sure. 3 more weeks and I will put up my day 1 and then day 30 pic. I feel I am making great progress. :thumbup:

 

[99vengeur]

Awesome work! It only gets better from here. I'm planning to start my next round on Monday. But I'm going to do a hybrid with some Insanity workouts mixed in. Should be interesting.

 

[Marthy]

Here you go... at the finish line at the West Palm Beach Marathon. 4:15.28 You can see in my face the pain... That was hard but fun, I'll do it again!

 

[MNGreg]

Here you go... at the finish line at the West Palm Beach Marathon. 4:15.28 You can see in my face the pain... That was hard but fun, I'll do it again!

Congrats on the marathon finish... Something I think a large percent of the population would not be able to do... (myself included)

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[Marthy]

Congrats on the marathon finish... Something I think a large percent of the population would not be able to do... (myself included)

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Until about 1 1/2 year ago I wasn't a runner either. I just took my time and work at it... one step at the time. Anyone can run! The biggest beginners mistake is going too hard too early. I bet you can run a 5K race within 2-3 months.

 

[JSP]

UPDATE:

Ok, still going strong

Injuries seem to be subsiding and coming on less and less. I am learning better form and stretches which help a lot!

I am at 214 lbs this morning! Very happy with that. :thumbup: Just barely 2 weeks in. Now that I have changed my eating habits and eat smaller, more often, I am much less hungry when it comes to the main meals. I have no urges to just stuff my face. :wav:

 

[Marthy]

Awesome Bro. Don't worry with the scale for a bit... just stick to the program. Muscle is twice as heavy than fat, but take 1/2 the room. Get one of those widget to measure body fat instead...

Keep on the hard work!

 

[Uno979]

Here you go... at the finish line at the West Palm Beach Marathon. 4:15.28 You can see in my face the pain... That was hard but fun, I'll do it again!

Congrats! I can't run/jog a steady 1/4 mile :surrender:

 

[CrazyCawi]

I may have put on 70lbs in two years after stopping my bodybuilding regiments.....but Im still fit which is weird. I smoke(quitting actually) but have for 2 years and I could go run a mile right now. Id be beat at the end but I can. Im pretty impressed how long a body can sustain the muscle memories and all after so long and even after gaining all that weight!

Good luck jsp Keep going strong

 

[Bloke]

Congrats on the marathon finish marthy.

Finished my 10k last sunday. Ran throughout, not exactly super speed but I wasn't last and I had an awesome sprint finish.

Downside, I think I have myself a stress fracture of my 5th metatarsal bone. Can't put any weight down on my right foot.

time: 1 hr 27m target: 1hr 30m so I'm happy.

300lbs I may be but I still ran those 6.22 miles. Next stop 10 miles in march then half marathon, providing my foot heals up soon.

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[Marthy]

I will like to suggest for runners and non runners to read the book "Born to Run" This is an amazing book about running, and it gives some good tips about why human are born to run.

The best part of the book is when they come up with the theory why human race end up to survive and end up on top of the food chain. Because we can't out run a cheetah or a lion... Speed for speed we can catch a deer! But we can out smart them and run them down for hours... they can't. Human body has enormous amount of endurance if train properly. We just need to get started... So for all of you who said you can't run... give it a serious try, once you hook... you're hook for life. Being in good shape is a lifestyle thing... not a weight lost.

But read the book...

 

[dart1963]

Being in good shape is a lifestyle thing... not a weight lost.

exactly why I didn't do P90x or any other "workout"... I'm in it for life, not a short term weight loss... the gym is nice because I have variety and weather doesn't matter, plus have some co-workers who are at my same level.

I just wanted to get into a routine and have fun doing it (racquetball FTW!) and now I feel good about going to the gym, doing some running/biking/weight lifting. I'll be 40 next year, want to begin my life right