INSANITY: Days 1, 2, and 3

Good morning!!!!

I know I'm late but I am here! I am now on Insanity day 3: Cardio Recovery. I will admit that I did skip the fit test but i will make up for it next week. Shaun t is kickin my ass but at least it will be in shape for the ass kicking. I may do the fit test tomorrow but Pure Cardio is what I will most likely do.

90 DAY RESULTS!!!!

Ok people. Here are my pics for 90 days of P90X. I still have a way to go but i am closer than I have ever been!

Enjoy

DAY 90!!!!!!! PLYOMETRICS!!!!

IM DONE IM DONE I AM DOOOOOONE!!!!!!!!!!

I have done 90 days...90 days of p90x and I must say I am damn proud of myself in not giving up. It has been quite a ride but I feel such a sense of accomplishment!  I weighed in right at 199.3. I took pics but I left my damn camera at the house. I will post them tonight!

This is it for this blog. This is my last P90x entry. I begin my new journey on Monday.......


Shaun T's Insanity!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to all that gave me support and to all that pushed me to do my best and pushed them back to do better.

Much love to you all!!!!

Day 89!: Shoulders and Arms

Good Morning!

I got it in... I got it on!!!!

One more day People! I think Im going to go out with a bang with the mother of all workouts! Plyometrics!!!!

Picture day tomorrow for the 90 day results!!!

Day 88: Core Synergistics

Good Morning!

2 more days and my body is feeling the other 88. I got it in last night, finished around 11ish. Used weights for the first time instead of bands and the difference was more than obvious.

I will be done by Friday I promise LOL.

Day 87: Back N Biceps

Good Morning!

I ....well....my body decided to take some time off even though I have 3 days left. I had to listen but this morning I had to get it in. No Ab Ripper though due to lack of time (and me sleeping and my son decided to play peek a boo early this morning until he went to sleep).  I'll get day 88 in tonight and be done on Sunday!

Have a great day everyone!

Day 85 and 86: 6 mile walk and Chest /Shoulders and Ab Ripper X. I am Tye yerd! Got it in though....4 days left!!!

I dunno what was in my head for me to walk 6.5 miles Sunday but i did it and now my body is screaming but I will be ok. Did upper body this morning and before I knew it it was over, then ARX camn.. Dammit... think i did about 320 in all but still a good job nonetheless. 

Have a great day people!

Day 84: Legs and Back ...current weight 198.6!!!!!

Goood morning!

I have surpassed my weight goal by 2 pounds!!!! HULK SMASH POUNDS! I am so proud of myself because i did this ....I DID THIS!!!!!  Now with only 6 days left of P90X. I will finish up then begin....


INSANITY~!

60 more days then I will start to build.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Day 80, 81, 82 and 83: Legs, Back, ARX/ Yoga X, Chest Back and Plyometrics

Damn I got a week left!!!! Gotta get it in!!! Gotta reach 200lbs in a week!!!!!


HUULK...SMAAAAASH PUNY POUND!!!!!!

Day 79: Core Synergistics!

10 more days and I am done with p90x! I feel really good that I didn't give up after 30 or 45 days.  It has become a little routine for me but i still get the sweat in and I feel great after Im done. I didnt follow the diet but I did keep up with the exercises. I did miss out on Yoga last week for the first time since i started but i will get it in this week also.

10 days the 90 day result pics are in!

YEAAHH!

Day 77 and Day 78 Plyometrics and Legs/Back.. no ARX today

Greetings All!


Days 77 and 78 are done. Didnt have time for ARX today but will try to get it in tonight. 12 days left. Im super excited! My abs are forming nicely. After im done with this I will be starting Insanity. Still at 202!!!! dammit!

have a great one people!

Day 75 and 76 : Yoga and Chest, Shoulders, Arms/ Ab Ripper X

Good morning!
I did half of Yoga X because I was exhausted and played myself trying to get it in, when i crashed during the Crane technique. Fell dead on my face with no pillow. I was done. I skipped Kenpo and Stretch X and did Shoulders, Arms, and Ab ripper this morning. Waist seems smaller though but my weight is still fluctuating. Still trying to get to 200.. damn boy i tell u, i have never worked so hard just getting 2 to 3 lbs off!

Day 74.... Shoulders n Arms/ARX

Good morning.

yes i admit i have gotten very lazy and not posting my stats or my calorie counts. Not getting bored mind you, just not making the time to post them. Got a great workout in though and am dreading Yoga X for tomorrow morning.

Until next time people!!!

Day 73: Chest, Back, ARX and Plyometrics

Great workout..did my doubles because i need to stretch tonight so i can do back /biceps tomorrow morning then ARX.

gotta get my battery for my watch!!!!

until next time!

Day 72: Legs Back, ARX

good morning!

I felt a little tired this morning but still got the workout in. I've kinda stopped counting how many calories i've burned since my battery died on my watch. My weight still fluctuating between 202 and 205 but i know it's because of what i ate and havent gotten rid of yet. Next week i should be at 200. I'll let you know where the party will be when i do.

Days 70 and 71 chest shoulders / arx and Plyometrics

Good morning!
I got it in... did half of Plyo. Tonight supposed to be Yoga X. I need to stay focused because I am so close to finishing and closer to 200 lbs.


Motivation is the key to dedication.

Days 65, 66, 67, 68, and 69.........

Day # 65: back, chest + ab ripper
Day # 66: plyometrics
Day # 67: arms, shoulders + ab ripper
Day # 68: Yoga X
Day # 69: back, legs + ab ripper
Day # 70: Kenpo
Day # 71: “X – stretch”

202.6!  2 more to go!!!

Day 63 and 64. Stretch X and Chest, Back, Ab Ripper X

Great workout today! got more in than I did before. Ab Ripper i was pretty wasted on scissors and oblique v ups but did get 40 mason twists in. Tomorrow... Plyometrics!

Days 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62....damn Missing a whole lotta days LOL

What's good everyone!

Wow i missed a lot of days here but i will say that I haven't missed my workouts! Happy to say that I am now within the 30 days mark and ready to complete my p90x journey. Below are my 60 day results.

Let me know what u guys think!

Day 52 53, and 54 Plyometrics Back n Biceps/ ARX and Yoga X

Good morning,

Whew! gotta play catch up on my blogs!
I am now using Myfitnesspal.com to track my progress so i may close this down, not quite sure yet.

Pics in 5 days to show 60 day results!!!

Day 51: Chest , Arms, Shoulders. ..ARX

Good afternoon!

I cant believe i forgot to post this. I finally went airborne on the clapping pushups and did 20 of em straight!

Tonight...plyometrics!

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Day 50!: Legs, Back, ARX!

Good Morning!!!!

Workout was great today... I didnt write down any numbers but I did to 329 crunches with ARX

tomorrow: Kenpo then Saturday Stretch X! Yaay.

Have a great one everyone!

Day 49: Yoga X

Workout time: 90 min

Calories burned: 1042
Post pics on Scale day (Friday)

Until then people!!!

Day 48: Back n Biceps and ARX

Good Mornin!!! Got my P90X  Back n Biceps and ARX ... yay yayee!
Breakfast: MHP Vanilla protein shake and a cup of coffee, cream and sugar.. YES SUGA!!! LOL Current weight: 205.0 Body fat percentage 25.6%

Day 47 Plyometrics!

Good Morning!

Did 90% of Plyo today. I have to remember to wake up earlier so that i can get the full workout in, but i did at least get to burn around 940 calories. I need to get a new heart rate monitor.

Have a great day people!

Day 46: Arms, Shoulders, Chest, Ab Ripper X

Almost didnt work out today but I had to make myself do it. Not because I was tired, but because I was feeling a little lazy so I got it in and burned approx 1200 calories today. Felt good afterwards because I was able to do it regardless that I didn't want to.

Tomorrow: Plyometrics
Have a great one.

Day 45: Kenpo X

Good Morning.

Got only half of it done due to lil man not letting me work out but i did burn approx 550 calories.

Tomorrow: Stretch X... ahhh.

Tomorrow will be day 45

Im very excited to say that tomorrow will be day 45 of P90x, which means I am halfway done.  I will admit that it is getting harder and harder every week, but I am going to keep going because I want to see me in 45 more days what I have accomplished.

I will have everything posted after my Kenpo X workout: weight, body fat percentage as well as TBW.

Day 44. Back and Biceps and Ab Ripper X

Good morning!

Here are my stats for today! (Finally i didnt forget LOL)

Wide Grip Pullups: 15
Lawn Mowers: R10L10
21's: 21
1 arm cross body curls: 15/15
Switch Grip Pullups: 20
Elbows Out Lawnmowers: R15 /L15
5Standing Bicep Curls: 15
1 Arm concentration curls: R15/ L 15
Corn Cob Pullups 12
Reverse grip bent over rows 10 too light
Open Arm Curls: 20
Static Arm Curls: 20
Towel Pullups: 18
Cogdon Locomotives 40
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15
Corkscrew Curls: 17
Chinups: 12
Seated Back Flys: 15
Curl up/Hammer Down: 15/15
Hammer Curls: 15
Max Pullups: 30
Superman: 10 sec X 3 sets
In/Out Hammer Curls: 12
Strip Set Curls 8/8/8


Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:25
Scissors: 25
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up: 25
V up roll ups: 25
Oblique V ups: L25 R25
Leg Climb: L12/ R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count: 339

Tomorrow.. Kenpo X!

Day 41 Day 42 and Day 43!: Stretch X Shoulders Arms Chest/ARX and Plyometrics!.. annd.... 200 Ab Lounge crunches!

Good morning!!!

Stretch X was great!
Shoulders/Arms ARX GREAT!!!
PLYOMETRICS!!!! X C3LL ENT!!!!

current weight as of this morning: 205.4
calories burned today: 1324

Pics and scale weight Friday!!!

Day 40! Kenpo X and 110 crunches Ab Lounger!

Good Morning!
Got up mad early (6:00) to get my workout started...so proud!

Kenpo X is getting easier but I have to remember to get a good meal the night before. Don't ask but I am not eating as much as I should be and I also have to recalculate my calorie counter due to my weight loss.
Ironically today is scale day and wouldn't you know my battery on my scale died?

I'll get a new battery and check it tomrrow morning after Stretch X.

Have A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!!!

Day 39: Yoga X

Good Morning,

Began Yoga X this morning but got only halfway due (again) to time constraints. I have to remember to wake up much earlier on Yoga X days.
Tomorrow is Back, Legs, ARX.. yippee.

Left calf is still a little sore but i will do my best.
Until next time people.

Day 37 and 38: Plyometrics and Back/Biceps + ARX

Good Morning!
Last night I did my Plyo around midnight and ended round 130am. This morning I did Back /Biceps and ARX.

Forgot my stats (again) but I do know that I did my 339 ARX crunches.

Meant to mention that I pulled my left calf muscle last night so it's a little sore. but im still going.

I will post my stats later on tonight after i climb Stone Mountain (google it) LOL
Have a great day every 1.

Day 36: P90X Chest, Shoulders n Arms + 200 Ab Lounger Crunches

Days 34 and 35.. Yoga X and Chest Shoulders, and Arms

Good Morning!

Sunday was Yoga X day. Did much better but still need to work on balance. Finally did Crane for like 10 seconds and toe locked doing the extended standing leg stretch.

Today i got halfway thru when I messed up and didnt burp lil man and had to stop.
Will finish up tonight!

Day 33: Kenpo X and 100 crunches on my Ab Lounger!

Good Morning!!!

Got my Kenpo on this morning. I have noticed that I am slowly running out of steam in some of my more recent workouts. Since I do them in the morning it may be because of Dragon Con and me not really working out other than a whole lot of walking in a lot of clothes.

Hopefully I will be back on track next week.

Have a great one everyone!!!

todays pic

Day 32: Plyometrics!

Time of workout: 1:00
Calories burned: 1028

Good workout. Found myself having to stop about an average of 5 seconds before the end of some exercises but good workout overall.

Pics and weigh in on tomorrow! Playing catch up so...tonight: Kenpo X

Day 31: Chest, Shoulders, Arms/Ab Ripper X... and... 50 situps with my Ab lounger!

Good Evening!

Just finished working out. Will post stats when I get to work.. tired as a mofo.


Here are my stats:

Slow-Motion 3-in-1 Push-Ups 16 + 5 bonus
In & Out Shoulder Flys 32
Chair Dips 25
Plange Push-Ups 13
Pike Presses 5
Side Tri-Rises 12/13
Floor Flys 16
Scarecrows 16
Overhead Tricep Extensions 11
Two-Twitch Speed Push-Ups 12
Y-Presses 15
Lying Tricep Extensions 15
Side-to-Side Push-Ups 9
Pour Flys 15
Side-Leaning Tricep Extensions 11/10
One-Arm Push-Ups 8/8
Weighted Circles 10f 10b
Throw the Bomb  11/11
Clap or Plyo Push-Ups 12
Slo-Mo Throws 12
Front-to-Back Tricep Extensions 10/10
One-Arm Balance Push-Ups 8
Fly-Row Presses 11
Dumbbell Cross-Body Blows 25

Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps: 25
Scissors: 15
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up: 20
V up roll ups: 20
Oblique V ups: L20 R20
Leg Climb: L12 / R12
Mason twists: 30
Total Ab workout count 309

NOTE: THIS WORKOUT WAS DONE AT NIGHT WHICH EXPLAINS THE LOWER SET OF REPS. MORNING WORKOUTS ARE MUCH BETTER BUT I STILL GOT IT IN!

Day 30!: Legs/Back..Ab Ripper X...well.. half of it

Good Morning!!

This is Dragon Con Weekend but I did manage to get my workout on today.

Bad news is 1) I didnt have my heart monitor on
2) I recorded my workout  but didnt bring it to work

Good news is: I GOT IT IN!!!
Im off for the next coupla days people. I'll start back up on Next Tuesday!
Have a great one!!!

More pics!!!

Day 29: Yoga X

Had to do only half of Yoga X because I had to get ready for work. But I still burned 358 calories.

Tomorrow: Back Legs/Ab Ripper...EEEYEAAA!!!

30 day results!!!!

Day 28: Back and Biceps and Ab Ripper X!!!

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:


Wide Grip Pullups: 25
Lawn Mowers: R15 L15
21's: 21
1 arm cross body curls: 15/15
Switch Grip Pullups: 15
Elbows Out Lawnmowers: R14 /L14
Standing Bicep Curls: 15
1 Arm concentration curls: R12/ L 12
Corn Cob Pullups 15
Reverse grip bent over rows 18
Open Arm Curls: 17
Static Arm Curls: 20
Towel Pullups: 18
Cogdon Locomotives 40
Crouching Cohen Curls: 15
Corkscrew Curls: 18
Chinups: 20
Seated Back Flys: 20
Curl up/Hammer Down: 10/10
Hammer Curls: 11
Max Pullups: 30
Superman: 10 sec X 3 sets
In/Out Hammer Curls: 14
Strip Set Curls 10/10/10


Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:25
Scissors: 25
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up: 25
V up roll ups: 25
Oblique V ups: L25 R25
Leg Climb: L12/ R12
Mason twists: 50
Total Ab workout count: 349!!!!!!!!!!

Day 27: Monday 8/29 Plyometrics!

Workout time: 1 hr 9 mins
Calories burned: I would guess around 1200 calories because I did not have my HRM on. My bad.

Had to put the date in because i forgot to log it in.

Tuesday Morning: Back and Biceps and Ab Ripper X!!!

Day 26: Chest Shoulders and Arms/ Ab Ripper X!

Hot damn ho here we go again!!!

Good Afternoon!
I took it to tha head this morning and here are my stats to prove it:

 Work out time: 1 hr 38 mins
Calories Burned: 1940!

Slow-Motion 3-in-1 Push-Ups 12/15
In & Out Shoulder Flys 30
Chair Dips 25
Plange Push-Ups 17
Pike Presses 9
Side Tri-Rises 11/12
Floor Flys 12
Scarecrows 15
Overhead Tricep Extensions 15
Two-Twitch Speed Push-Ups 12
Y-Presses 15
Lying Tricep Extensions 15
Side-to-Side Push-Ups 6
Pour Flys 12
Side-Leaning Tricep Extensions 12/13
One-Arm Push-Ups 6/6
Weighted Circles 10f 10b
Throw the Bomb  12/12
Clap or Plyo Push-Ups 20  9 MORE THAN LAST TIME... YEA!!!!!
Slo-Mo Throws 11
Front-to-Back Tricep Extensions 20
One-Arm Balance Push-Ups 10
Fly-Row Presses 12
Dumbbell Cross-Body Blows 30



Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps: 25
Scissors: 15
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up: 25
V up roll ups: 25
Oblique V ups: L25 R25
Leg Climb: L12 / R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count 329!!! NEW RECORD!!!!!

Day 25: Core Synergistics!

Time of workout: 58 mins
Calories burned: 1118

Great workout today. Tomorrow.....Yoga X... Damn again????


Have a great day people... 5 more days till 30 day results!!!

Day 24: Stretch X

Good Morning...

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!


Tomorrow: Back to the Core...Synergistics.

7/26 to 8/16...couldnt wait ....

Ok I know I am a week behind but I had to post this. So proud of my journey results so far!

Day 23: Kenpo X

Good Morning!

Wasn't really feeling it today but I finished Kenpo X. I am able to kick higher now. I burned 1014 calories total.

Tomorrow.. Stretch X...Ahhhhhhhh.

Day 22; Core Synergistics

Good Morning!

I did good this morning considering I just did Yoga X about 8 hours ago.  Feeling mild soreness and a little fatigue but i think it's due to not intaking my 3000 daily (that shit is really hard to do without thinking about eating junk).  Got my protein shake and ready for the day!

This is recovery week so tomorrow will be Kenpo..Kiya! Biatch! LOL

Enjoy your day people!!!

Day 21: Yoga X

Whew!

Got better. Balance and endurance is improving. Im going to get Crane before my 90 days is up. I promise you.


Tomorrow:

CORE....SYNERGISTICS!!!!! BRING IT!!!! YEEAAAAHHHH!!!!

Day 20: Legs and Back

Good Morning.

This is actually from Saturday. Got my Legs and Back on but didnt record anything, but I know Improved on my balance and endurance. This is officially my 4th week so I will be doing Yoga X tonight.

Until then people!!!

Day 19 Yoga X......Namaste

Had a hard but peaceful Yoga X tonight. I took the calorie counter off and just did it

Tomorrow morning: Legs/Back and Ab Ripper X

Until then guys!!!

Day 18: Shoulders and Arms/ Ab Ripper X

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today. Made a boo boo and chose the wrong week the first 3 days so im back on track now:


Alt. Shoulder Press 12/ 15
In and out Bicep Curls 16 / 20
2 part Tricep Kickbacks 15 / 15

Swimmers Press 16 / 15
Full Arm Supination Curls 20 / 15
Chair Dips 21/ 25

Upright Rows 15 / 16
Static Curls 16 / 16
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks 15 / 18

2 part Chair Flys 16 / 20
Crouching Cohen Curls 16 / 15
Standing Tricep Curls 15 / 16


Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:25
Scissors: 19
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up: 17
V up roll ups: 25
Oblique V ups: L20 R20
Leg Climb: L20/ R16
Mason twists: 40

TOTAL: 327! YEA BOI!!!

Day 17: Core Synergistics!

Good morning!

I realized that following the program day for day is harder than just doing the workouts at random. Core Synergistics was no joke this morning.

Good news is......well i'll post it later but it has to do with "losing"!

Until tomorrow people!

Day 16: Yoga X!!!!

Goood Morning!

Not much to report other then Yoga X this morning.  Flexibility and balance has improved but still not quite there yet but close!

Have a great day people.

Tomorrow......Core Synergistics!!!!

Day 15: Stretch X!

Good Morning!!!

Not much to report this morning... got my stretch on but come Monday will be week 3...Yoga X.

Really looking forward to that!

Im in my size 34 jeans and my pants are loose even still! Have I dropped another inch? Possibly

I will check all my stats at the end of week 4 and pics will be included.

Until then people!!!

Lost 2 Pounds!!! Finally.....!!!

After my speculation that the Creatine I was using was hindering my weight loss. It has been a week since I stopped using it and sure enough.. I am down to 215. I will be taking my 30 result pictures next week.

Until then!

Day 14: Kenpo X!

Goood Morning!!!!!

Good Lawd!!!! Kenpo kicked my ass this morning but I do know why. I do massage therapy but..... I forgot to ground myself which means the energy transference from who I was working on went into me.. meaning that their pain transferred to my body and I felt it this morning. But I did finish although i was totally out of balance.


Workout time: 1 hr 1 min
Calories burned: 1217

Tomorrow....YogaX... Thank God!.. i mean.. OH NOOOOOOO!!!
Have a great day people!!!!

Day 13: Legs and Back and Ab Ripper X

Time: 1 hr 23 Mins.
Calories Burned: 1517

Balance Lunges R 25 / L 25
Reverse Grip Chinups: 11/8
Super Skaters R25 / L25
Wall Squats: .90 seconds
Wide Front Pullups:5/5
Step Back Lunges R14 / L14
Alternate Side Lunge 24
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 4/4
Single  Leg Wall Squats: 1 min
Dead Lift Squats: R20 / L20
Switch Grip Pullups: 6/6
3 Way Lunges: 20
Sneaky Lunges: 20
Reverse Grip Chinups: 15
Chair Salutations: 30 seconds x 2
Toe Roll Iso Lunges: R20 / L20
Wide Front Pullups: 17
Groucho Walk: 45 seconds
Calf Raises: 2 min
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 17
80/20: R25 / L25
Switch Grip Pullups: 34

Ab Ripper X
In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:25
Scissors: 25
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up Heals to Heavens: 25
V up roll ups: 25
Oblique V ups: L20/ R20
Leg Climb: L12/ R12
Mason twists: 50 <---------------HELL YES!!!!!!! FINALLY GOT MY 50 IN!!!!!
Total Ab workout count:314!!!!!!

Progress requires Process!!!! Process creates success!!!!!!


I GOT IN PEOPLE.. .FINALLY IM AT 50 WITH MY MASON TWISTS...IT'S A BITCH BUT I DID IT!!!
until next time people.!!!!

Day 12: Plyometrics!

Good morning!!!


Got my plyo on this morning. Great workout but..... I wasn't as pumped/amped as I was yesterday. I think it was a mental thing because i didn't wake up early enough for it to register that I had to do this today, but I did finish.

Time of workout: 1 hr 4 min
Calories burned: 800.... yep.. just 800. go figure lol
Average Heart rate: 178

Have a great day everyone!!!

MHP Dark Rage Pre workout formula Cola Fizz

Greetings,

Today i started using Dark Rage Pre-workout formula. MHP is famous for making great supplements but I have to say that is tastes like ass, but it did do it's job.  I did work out harder and my heart rate was still in my safe range.

I will say that the after effects are a little scary because I felt a little jittery but i think it's because i may have not waited as long as i should have before i got started. I will make a note to wait at least 20 mins before i start my workout after i take it.

I'll post my week end results on Friday.

P90X... Obsession or Dedication?

I had a good friend of mine ask me if i was becoming "obsessed" with working out. After I thought about it, I had to ask myself.."remember when u used to eat whatever you thought u could, but then you had to start buying new clothes because you were getting too big?"  I now have to buy clothes because I am too SMALL!!!

A lot of times, some of us get used to eating whatever either because it's cheap, convenient or both. I chose to eat better. I chose to work out and monitor how much weight i lose as well as what i eat to compliment my workout. It's a challenge but ask yourself.. is it more challenging to discipline yourself to commitment with a healthier lifestyle, or go to Mickey D's every other day and eat whatever is on the menu?

I love when my choices are questioned because I am able to show and prove the results of my change.

What is your greatest challenge? Is it what you eat...or is it what you hear from others???

I love a challenge either way. Let's show those who question our obsession and prove it with progression.

Kente

Day 11: Chest and Back/ Ab Ripper X

Good Morning! Here are my stats for today:

Standard Pushups: 35/27<----Improvement!
Wide front grip pullups 30/16*
Military Pushups: 25/23<----Improvement!
Reverse grip chin ups: 23/25* <----Improvement!
Wide fly pushups 20/22
Close grip pullups: 25/20* <----Improvement!
Decline pushups: 20/15<----Improvement!
Heavy Pants: 21/20<----Improvement!
Diamond Pushups: 16/13<----Improvement!
Lawn Mowers: R20/L20  R20/L20<----Improvement!
Dive Bomb Pushups  10/11 <-----Hey improvement from last week!
Back Flys: 22/25 <----Improvement!

* using bands
Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps: 21
Scissors: 21
Hip Rock and Raise: 22
Pulse up: 20
V up roll ups: 20
Oblique V ups: L17 R17
Leg Climb: L12 / R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count: 302

Total Calories Burned: 1348


This is my last week of Chest and Back....cait wait until next Monday!!! Keep it burning people!!!!
Have a great day !!!

The Journey Continues....

Creatine... it's been fun...

Good afternoon!

After 3 weeks of working my ass off, burning calories and eating right, my weight has plateaued at 216.  Im thinking that the Body Fortress Creatine Performance powder that I am combining with my protein is causing me to retain more water and therefore although I may be losing fat and burning muscle, the water retention may be slowing down the fat burning process. So until further notice, i am going to try another alternate method of fat burning. Green Tea, I may even go back to Lipo 6. We will see.  For the next week im just going to take my protein shake as my recovery drink, nothing else. I will update on next Friday with hopefully a weight loss difference.

Also.. if u guys have any questions...thoughts, suggestions, hit me up here. I do appreciate all of you following me on my journey. It actually motivates me to do better.

Stay focused.... and have a great weekend.

Day 10: Kenpo X

Good morning!

Same as last week, but i will admit that i still need to work on my balance and breathing. However I did get my second wind in the last 20 mins of the workout.

Time: 59 Mins
Calories burned: 1070

Tomorrow is my stretch day or rest day. We'll see what happens!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Day 9: P90X Shoulders and Arms / Ab Ripper X

Goooood Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: P90X Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper X
Time:  1 hr 8 mins
Calories burned: 1362

Alt. Shoulder Press 15/ 15
In and out Bicep Curls 18 / 20
2 part Tricep Kickbacks 15 / 15

Swimmers Press 15 / 13
Full Arm Supination Curls 12 / 12
Chair Dips 20 / 25

Upright Rows 15 / 18
Static Curls 20 / 16
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks 20 / 20

2 part Chair Flys 16 / 20
Crouching Cohen Curls 16 / 15
Standing Tricep Curls 14 / 13

Straight Arm Flys 16 / 16
Cogdon Curls 20 / 20
Shoulders Bi Tri 20 /20

Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:25
Scissors: 25 ( Hand Assist)
Hip Rock and Raise: 25
Pulse up: 17
V up roll ups: 25

Total Ab workout count: 217. Had to stop because I had to get ready for work.


Did my best...forgot the rest. Put my ass to the test and passed with A's no less!

What grade will you make today?

Make it count and have a great day people!!!!

Kente's Log Stardate 11.8.03

I am putting in a little supplemental this morning because of something that happened yesterday. A friend of  mine posted some pictures of themselves online and I mentioned to them that they are "letting themselves go" as of late. They then said to me, "oh so you're saying that Im fat"? I replied, "no" but i do see a difference in your appearance".


Folks let me say this: If I am your friend, workout partner, whatever and you take offense for my honest yet constructive opinionated criticism, then my apologies.

I do not in any way shape or form mean to hurt anyone's feeling's because I myself am not perfect nor am I where I need to be physique wise.  But as someone that cares about his friends I will tell u what I see but I cannot control how you feel about my opinions.

With that being said... I'm not making any more excuses. If you're really down with getting in shape, eating the right foods, and working hard motivating yourself then great.  But I'm not going to hold my tongue esp if you've worked out with me before.

Peace.

Plyometrics! Day 8

Goood morning!!!!
Plyometrics was the truth this morning! I got all the way thru and surprisingly it was nothing more than Insanity in Slo Mo. 

Time: 1 hr 3 mins
Calories burned: 1247

Got it in.. got it done..  What your excuse? Mine?  NONE!!!

Until tomorrow people!

Extra...Extra.. Read all about it... Kente Just Completed Cardio X.. Second Workout Day 7!!!!

Yes Sir!!!!

Came home... got bored so guess what..... I got my Cardio X on!

Calories Burned: 894

I make  my own way... or I make my own excuses.....

What will you make next???? Make up your MIND and do what needs to be done!

Tomorrow....Plyometrics! YEA BOI!!!!!

Day 7: Chest and Back and Ab Ripper X!

Good Morning!!!!

Got my workout on this morning but I forgot to bring my stats with me but I did burn 1209 calories this morning.

I know I did more pushups but I will post them after 7 tonight when I get home.

I order to see progress.. you have to make time to progress!

Have a great day people!!!


Ok folks.. I'm home and here are my stats for today:

Standard Pushups: 30/30
Wide front grip pullups 25/20*
Military Pushups: 20/18
Reverse grip chin ups: 12/25*
Wide fly pushups 23/20
Close grip pullups: 20/15*
Decline pushups: 12/12
Heavy Pants: 20/15
Diamond Pushups: 15/11
Lawn Mowers: R16/L17  R20/L20
Dive Bomb Pushups  9/10 <-----Hey improvement from last week!
Back Flys: 15/18

* using bands
Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 19
Cross Leg Situps: 20
Scissors: 20
Hip Rock and Raise: 20
Pulse up: 25
V up roll ups: 20
Oblique V ups: L20 R20
Leg Climb: L12 / R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count: 303 <-------NEW RECORD!!!

Day 6: Kenp O...M...G!

Gooood Morning!!!!

First time doing Kenpo X. Wow....Good workout though. I didn't write any stats because...hey they didn't either LOL. 

2 things I do need to work on... Balance and Flexibility. I did the complete workout but i was moving around way too much during each session, so I will focus on breathing and maintaining my balance. I did miss ONE day which was stretch X but i felt that I can skip that being it was just stretching.

Tomorrow... Back to Chest, Back and Ab Ripper X

Day 5 P90X Legs and Back + Ab Ripper X

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today!:

Time: 1 hr 28 Mins.
Calories Burned: 1131

Balance Lunges R 25 / L 25
Reverse Grip Chinups: 20
Super Skaters R25 / L25
Wall Squats: .90 seconds
Wide Front Pullups: 22
Step Back Lunges R14 / L14
Alternate Side Lunge 24
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 20
Single  Leg Wall Squats: 1 min
Dead Lift Squats: R20 / L20
Switch Grip Pullups: 25
3 Way Lunges: 20
Sneaky Lunges: 20
Reverse Grip Chinups: 15
Chair Salutations: 30 seconds x 2
Toe Roll Iso Lunges: R20 / L20
Wide Front Pullups: 17
Groucho Walk: 45 seconds
Calf Raises: 2 min
Close Grip Overhand Pullups: 17
80/20: R25 / L25
Switch Grip Pullups: 34

Ab Ripper X
In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:20
Scissors: 13
Hip Rock and Raise: 17
Pulse up Heals to Heavens: 15
V up roll ups: 20
Oblique V ups: L13/ R17
Leg Climb: L12/ R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count: 279

Not used to working out on Saturday...No excuses though.. need to step it up next time!
Have a great weekend everyone!!!!!

Day 4: Yoga X!

Good Morning!

I got my Yoga X on this morning but I only did half because I had to get ready for work but needless to say I got it in. I noticed during the Astanga Salutations my triceps were burning, but I managed to breathe through it.
My flexibility needs to be increased and I also need to control my breathing. I'll keep that in mind next time.

Until tomorrow people!

Day 3! P90X Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper X.. X... X!!!!!

Goooood Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: P90X Shoulders and Arms and Ab Ripper X
Time:  1 hr 21 mins
Calories burned: 639

Alt. Shoulder Press 13 / 15
In and out Bicep Curls 16 / 22
2 part Tricep Kickbacks 15 / 17

Swimmers Press 18 / 17
Full Arm Supination Curls 12 / 12
Chair Dips 20 / 20

Upright Rows 14 / 18
Static Curls 16 / 20
Flip Grip Twist Kickbacks 18 / 18

2 part Chair Flys 16 / 20
Crouching Cohen Curls 19 / 20
Standing Tricep Curls 12 / 15

Straight Arm Flys 16 / 16
Cogdon Curls 20 / 20
Shoulders Bi Tri 20 /20

Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 25
Cross Leg Situps:20
Scissors: 25 ( Hand Assist)
Hip Rock and Raise: 19
Pulse up: 15
V up roll ups: 25
Oblique V ups: L15 R15
Leg Climb: L12/ R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count: 298

Still not bad at all but will do better next time!!! I always do!!! Yea!!!

Get motivated...Stay Dedicated... Progress Appreciated!!!!

Have a great day people!!!

Day 2... Plyometrics!!!!

Goood morning!!!!

Ok so i have to admit that plyometrics wasn't that bad. I will also confess that due to time constraints i had to stop short but here is my time and calories burned:

Workout: P90X Plyometrics
Time: 36 min
Calories burned: 715

Improved on: n/a
Need improvement on: n/a

Until next time people!!!

Day 1 Pictures for P90X

Ken90X ! Chest and Back

GOOOOOD MORNING!!!!!!!

Today is Day 1 of 90 for P90X. I have decided to give insanity a 90 day vacation and see my efforts focused solely on Mr. Horton. Here are my numbers for today!:

Time: 1 hr 19 mins
Total Calories Burned: 1570 <----- did the damn thang!

Standard Pushups: 30/27
Wide front grip pullups 30/14*
Military Pushups: 25/17
Reverse grip chin ups: 20/23*
Wide grip pushups 20/20
Close grip pullups: 21/20*
Decline pushups: 20/10
Heavy Pants: 20/20
Diamond Pushups: 16/10
Lawn Mowers: R17/L19  R20/L20
Dive Bomb Pushups (OMG) 8/6 <---aint even gonna front... these were a biatch!
Back Flys: 18/20

* using bands
Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F15/ B15
Frog: 19
Cross Leg Situps: 18
Scissors: 10
Hip Rock and Raise: 16
Pulse up: 15
V up roll ups: 19
Oblique V ups: L17 R19
Leg Climb: L12 / R12
Mason twists: 36
Total Ab workout count: 248

OUTSTANDING! 20 more than last time!

Until next time!!!

Insanity Plyometric Cardio

Good Morning!

I got my Insanity Cardio on and here are my stats:

Workout: Insanity Plyometric Cardio
Time: 42 mins
Calories Burned: 898
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: checking my heart rate
Average Heart Rate: 170
I know I need to check my heart rate better and I also need to fuel up (eat the night before) before I work out.

Have a great day everyone!!!

P90x Back and Biceps and Ab Ripper X

Goooood Evening!!!

Here are my stats for tonight!:


Workout: P90X Back and Biceps
Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Calories Burned: Im going to say around 1290 because i forgot to stop the calorie counter after i finished but that's about right.

Wide Grip Pullups: 17
Lawn Mowers: R17 L17
21's: 21
1 arm cross body curls: 14
Switch Grip Pullups: 12
Elbows Out Lawnmowers: R14 /L14
Standing Bicep Curls: 15
1 Arm concentration curls: R14/ L 14
Corn Cob Pullups 10
Reverse grip bent over rows 20
Open Arm Curls: 18
Static Arm Curls: 20
Towel Pullups: 18
Cogdon Locomotive 40
Crouching Cohen Curls: 18
Corkscrew Curls: 19
Chinups: 20
Seated Back Flys: 20
Curl up/Hammer Down: 10/10
Hammer Curls: 11
Max Pullups: 27
In/Out Hammer Curls: 15
Strip Set Curls 8/11/8


Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F25/ B25
Frog: 20
Cross Leg Situps:20
Scissors: 18
Hip Rock and Raise: 18
Pulse up: 20
V up roll ups: 21
Oblique V ups: L13 R13
Leg Climb: L12/ R12
Mason twists: 40
Total Ab workout count: 302

As you can see by last week my numbers for Ab Ripper has increased by 74!

I came in.. did the damn thing and now I'm done until Thursday. Recover drink time!!!
Have a great evening people!!!

Insanity Cardio Power Resistance

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today. I have now added my Average Heart Rate.

Workout: Insanity Cardio Power Resistance
Time: 36  mins
Calories Burned: 902
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: Core Contraction
Average Heart Rate:165 (90%)
I know that I to frequently check my heart rate during my work out. I'll keep better track next time.

Have a great day people!!!

Insanity Plyome )(&^)%%$&^$&^$ CRASHH!!!!!

Good morning!

It was bound to happen, but I hoped it wouldn't but at least i know why. I didn't eat last night and then went to bed late. Got up and tried to work out this morning and...BAYUM! CRASH.. MAN DOWN!!! LOL.

I got as far at 27.58 mins and burned  only 426 calories today.

I'll do better tomorrow.. i promise!

On a good note though.. i did lose another pound, so I'm now down to 216!

Im kinda glad this happened because I can now say that IT DOES HAPPEN! And you know what? I will be back in my living room tomorrow and gettin it back in!

Have a good day everyone!

Insanity Cardio Abs

Good Morning!

I almost didnt work out this morning but as I was about to get in the shower, I said to myself, "Oh so you gonna do it like that this morning? No workout today?" So I turned my water off and went into my living room and put my Insanity in and got it in.

I felt my abs and core engaged but I feel I should be feeling more so I may do some more tonight when I get home.

Happy Friday and enjoy your weekend everyone!

P90X Chest and Back with Ab Ripper X

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: P90X Chest and Back
Time: 1 hr 9 mins
Calories Burned: 1240
Improved on: Pushups!
Needs to improve on: Pushups! LOL

My endurance has definitely improved and here are my numbers:

Standard Pushups: 30/25
Wide front grip pullups 25/18*
Military Pushups: 18/15
Reverse grip chin ups: 20/25*
Wide grip pushups 20/24
Close grip pullups: 20/20
Decline pushups: 20/12
Heavy Pants: 20/20
Diamond Pushups: 15/12
Lawn Mowers: R18/L18  R20/L20
Dive Bomb Pushups (OMG) 6/7 <---aint even gonna front... these were a biatch!
Back Flys: 15/20

* using bands
Ab Ripper X

In/Outs 25
Bicycles F15/ B17
Frog: 14
Cross Leg Situps: 16
Scissors: 12
Hip Rock and Raise: 15
Pulse up: 18
V up roll ups: 18
Oblique V ups: L10 R15
Leg Climb: L10 / R15
Mason twists: 28
Total Ab workout count: 228

I might post some pics later of my workout today.. we'll see!

Have a great one people!!!

P90X Stretch

Good Morning,

I am still sore from my Legs and Back workout on Monday so I decided to do my Stretch today.  I thought i was going to be sore during the routine but surprisingly I wasn't. 

I am supposed to climb Stone Mountain today... we'll see what happens LOL.

Have a great day everyone!

Ab Ripper and a 20 min Power walk with my son.

 Good Morning!!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: P90X Ab Ripper X ( I will start posting my results from my P90X workouts from here on)
Time: 59 mins
Calories Burned: 899
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: Flexability

Hams, quads, and glutes are still sore as hell from Monday's workout but Im a trooper.

have a great one people!

P90X Legs and Back....

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: P90X Legs and Back
Time: 1 hr 11 mins
Calories Burned: 727
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on:  Balance

This is the first time I've done the Legs and Back workout, and i feel it EVERYWHERE.

I havent done thoughts for the moment in a while, but i read some blogs over the weekend and I feel I should put something out here so.. here it goes:

I have come across a lot of challenges in my life. I have been at my lowest, my worst, and most painful. I had to REEEALY meditate...A LOT.  I had to pray a lot, and I had to cry a whole lot, and I lost a lot. But the one thing I never lost.. is my focus to LIVE.  My focus to live for myself and my children. Im the kind of person that has always put others before myself, but when it came to my health, my appearance, I couldn't do that. I had to tell any and everyone....I got to do me for a min because this double chin, this gator back tire waist and me not being able to see my **** when i looked down aint cute no more.  So everyday that I am able to, I do some kind of work out and I watch what i eat. Yesterday I carried my 18 almost 20 lb son in his carrier around the mall for about 45 mins. That lil man is HEAVY!

So Im saying all of this to say.... Life can be a biatch sometimes. The key is to make the best effort to be tougher than life and LIVE....

Love u guys and know that I am here if anyone ever needs me for anything.

Have a great day people!

Insanity Plyometric Cardio Workout...with pics!

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout:Insanity Plyometric Cardio
Time 50 mins
Calories Burned: 971
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: Keeping my core tight.

have a great day everyone!

P90X Stretch

Good Morning!

Today is my break day but I decided to do some stretching this morning, so I did P90X Stretch. Not really going to put any stats being that all i did was stretch, but i would say I burned about 600 to 700 calories.

I may do some Cardio tonight but of course if i do you'll see my stats here.

Have a great day people!!!

Insanity Cardio and Balance

Good Evening!!!

I had some extra energy tonight but it got cut short due to my feet cramping up. I think it's because of my arches and Im going to have to get some arch support. But anyway I did do some minor damage and here are my stats:

Workout:Insanity Cardio and Balance
Time:20 mins
Calories Burned: 396
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: getting arch support for my shoes

Will try again tomorrow morning.
Enjoy your evening!
 

P90X Core Synergistics

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for this morning:

Workout:P90X Core Synergistics
Time:1 hr
Calories Burned: 1109
Improved on: Strength
Needs to improve on: Breathing and checking my heart rate
Recovery Meal:   Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein powder. and Lipo-6

I am alternating weeks using the Creatine Performance and Lipo-6 to see which one allows me to perform better. Although I was supposed to take the Lipo-6 before I started, I chose to wait until my heart rate was raised and my metabolism was at it's peak so that my body could absorb it better. I noticed that before I got in the shower that my eyes were a little red after workout, I also felt a little queasy after towel hopping. But im good.

Make today as valuable as if it were your last!!1
Have a great day everyone!

Had to post this video of me doing clapping pushups

P90X Chest and Shoulders and Ab Ripper X

Good Morning!!!

Here are my stats for today:


Workout:P90X Chest and Shoulders and Ab Ripper X
Time:1 hr 37 mins
Calories Burned: 1920 ....YES... 19 MF 20!
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: Pushing out more reps
Recovery Meal: Body Fitness Creatine Recovery Drink Combined with Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein powder.

Do better...Feel better.. nuff said (for today)


Have a great one People!!!

Walking Tall

Good Morning!!!

Here are my stats for  today
Workout: Power walking and pushups
Pushups count: 80 4 sets of 20 during my walk
Time:1 hr 49 mins
Calories Burned: 1617
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: n/a
Recovery Meal: Body Fitness Creatine Recovery Drink Combined with Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein powder.

Have a great day people!!!

P90X Cardio!

Good Morning!

I did mow my lawn this morning that I would say took about 30 to 45 mins. Calories burned: approx.  700 give or take a  hundred.

Here are my stats for today:

Workout:Insanity P90X Cardio
Time:51 mins
Calories Burned: 934
Improved on: Endurance
Needs to improve on: Balance
Recovery Meal: Body Fitness Creatine Recovery Drink Combined with Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein powder.

Note: I took a scoop of my Creatine powder before I worked out and I wasn't as tired as if I started without it. Damn I just forgot today was my rest day.. oh well... my body said "you had to get it in so we did it"!

NO MORE LAME EXCUSES PEOPLE.. .NO MORE SITTIN ON THE COUCH WITH MY REMOTE CONTROL SITTING ON MY FAT ASS STOMACH. NO MORE EATING FOODS I KNOW IM NOT SUPPOSED TO AND NOT WORK OUT. IM TIRED OF SEEING MY PEOPLE FAT N NASTY BUT HEY THEY SEE ME WORKIN MY ASS SO WHY CANT THEY RIGHT????

I'M DOING SOMETHING WITH MYSELF THAT'S GONNA TURN MORE HEADS THAN VEGAS IN THE RED LIGHT DISTRICT!


GET IT IN...GET IT DONE!

Have a nice day.

Cardio Power Resistance

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:


Workout:Insanity Insanity Cardio Power Resistance
Time: 49 mins
Calories Burned: 963
Improved on: Stamina
Needs to improve on: Focus
Recovery Meal: Creatine Recovery Drink Combined with Protein powder.

I have to admit when taking the Lipo-6 I got more energy. With the Creatine Performance recovery it's kinda like more so an appetite blocker. I should show some results by the end of the week.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Plyometric Cardio

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout:Insanity Plyometric Cardio 
Time: 40 mins
Calories Burned: 769
Improved on: n/a
Needs to improve on: Heart Rate
Recovery Meal: Creatine Recovery Drink Combined with Protein powder

Today I may have just been a little out of it. Workout wasn't my best. I think it had something to do with taking some Creatine powder before the workout instead of just water, not quite sure.  Might have also been because i usually dont work out on Saturdays. I dunno. I'll chalk this one up and try better next time.

Im on vacation from work as my son will be flying in today from Mississippi. But i will still get my work out on. We will try to climb Stone Mountain and capture it on video and I'll post it later on this week.

Have a great day people and keep sweatin!!!!

P90X Back and Biceps and Ab Ripper

Good Evening.

Here are my stats for tonight:


Workout: P90X Back and Biceps
Time: 1 hr 26 mins
Calories Burned: 1574
Improved on: Reps with Biceps
Needs to improve on: Ab Ripper
Recovery Meal: Creatine Recovery Drink

After my shower I don't feel as exhausted as I did before I started taking my recovery drink. I guess it absorbed pretty quickly because it's 1130 pm and I dont feel fatigued. That's a great thing considering I was a little sleepy when I got home from work. I didnt eat anything too heavy today other than breakfast, 2 sausage egg McMuffins, only because i was running late and didnt have time to make my shake, but I will tomorrow.

Have a great night people!

Lipo-6 Black Review

Good Afternoon!

I started taking Lipo-6 Black this past Sunday. I thought that I was going to start having caffeine jitters but surprisingly I'm not. I did find myself sweating the first couple of days which i hoped was fat combined with water and not just water. I take 3 with 16 oz of water in the morning before i work out and 3 around 6 ish before dinner. I will take some pics at the end of the week for the results of taking the supplement.

Making it happen....

Thought for the day:

i was thinking about this on my way work. I look at my body  everytime after i work out just before i hit the shower and sometimes i feel that i am not, or my body is not producing the results that i thought I would see by now. But then i think about how hard i worked out and i tell myself, "results are not typical". Keep pushing yourself to do more everytime you workout,
but respect your limits. If you say to yourself that "i cant do it", you put that negative in your mental and therfore your power level mentally and physically drop.

Do your best but respect your limit. Don't hurt yourself for the healing to replace and anticipate your growth.

Make it happen and make it count everyone!

Last night... Insanity Plyometric Cardio.. this morning.. P90x Shoulders and Arms

Whew! Good Morning!!!!!!

I have amped up my workout and did both Insanity and P90X in under 12 hours of each other... Here are my stats:

Workout: Insanity Plyometric Cardio
Time: 45 mins
Calories Burned: 796
Improved on: Stamina
Needs to improve on: Reps... and breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie. Out of Vega Sport :(
Supplement: Lipo-6


 
Workout this morning: P90X Shoulders and Arms
Time: 1 hour 6 mins
Calories Burned: 1294
Improved on: Stamina
Needs to improve on: Reps... and breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie and took my Lipo-6 Supplement

I will post my thought for the day later.. gotta get to work.

Have a great  day everyone!!!!!



 

Walked with my son this morning....

Good morning!

My 9 month old wasn't feeling too well this morning so being that he decided to wake me up at 330 am and stay up until 4 ish, I got about 3 hours sleep and decided to walk around my sub division. Here are my stats:

Workout:  Power walk with son in stroller
Time: 25 mins
Calories Burned: 496
Improved on: n/a
Needs to improve on: n/a
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie.

Update: I have decided to stop using Creatine for now. Since Sunday I have started taking Lipo-6. I have to admit it does give a boost of energy. I will be monitoring my intake as well as my workout performance.

Have a great day people!!!

Insanity Cardio Abs

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: Insanity Cardio Abs
Time: 37 mins
Calories Burned: 700
Improved on: Stamina
Needs to improve on: Reps... and breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder and I also added Creatine monohydrate.

Forgot my watch again but these stats are pretty much right.

Im in the forest enjoying the view but focused on the goal! Have a great day everyone!

Insanity Plyometric...or half of it.

Good morning!


I'm not going to post any stats today because i only did half the workout due to time contraints, and i left my heart rate monitor at work. I put in work today though. Got thru 80% of the workout today.

As I was getting ready for work today I thought of 3 things, a forest, a bridge and a hallway.  They came to mind as "paths", and then i asked myself, "which one of these am I on?"  I thought about the hallway....long corridor with white walls and no doors except for the one at the very end, with who knows what on the other side. Then i thought about the bridge. Long, narrow with water beneath me. I see the other side and what awaits me. Then at last the forest. Trees dodging sun rays. Serene scene. All of these locations have a path in them that lead to the same place; the end of my journey.   Which path  are you on?  Share your thoughts with me.

WEIGH IN FOR THE DAY!!!!!

I am very happy to announce that I am now....drum roll please................................................



225 lbs!!!!

EEEEYEEAAAAHHHH!!!!!!

Cardio Abs

Good Morning!

Here are my stats for today:

Workout: Insanity Cardio Abs
Time: 37 mins
Calories Burned: 713
Improved on: Stamina
Needs to improve on: Reps... and breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder and I also added Creatine monohydrate.

That's all for now folks....have a great day!

Yoga X.... W....T...F???????

Here are my stats for tonight:

Workout: Yoga X
Time: 1hr 53min
Calories Burned: My watch says 2169 but i will take about 300 away because i had to stop. so i'll say 1869 but still Dayum!
Improved on: Stamina
Needs to improve on: Balance. Yoga X is no joke.
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder and I also added Creatine monohydrate.

I have to say that it's been a long time (bout 2 years since I used Yoga X, and tonight I remembered why. While its perfect for balance and stamina it is NOT to be taken lightly. If anyone decides to use it I suggest a LOT of water and TAKE ...YOUR... TIME.

That's all for now. See you in the A.M.

BEFORE AND AFTER...SO FAR!

This is what I'm talkin about right hea!
RESULTS BABY!!!!

From January to now, and still keepin it movin.. off my body!!!

Insanity Cardio Power Resistance and Cardio Abs!

Good Monday Morning!

Here are my stats for today!:

Workout: Insanity Cardio Power and Cardio Abs
Time: 57  mins total
Calories Burned: 828
Improved on:  Warm up
Needs to improve on: Breathing.. .checking my heart rate.
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder .

Special note: I noticed that at the end of my workouts my eyes are bloodshot red. Have to do some research to check that out.

Have a great week people!!!

P90X Back and Biceps and AB RIPPER X!

Yes yes y'all.. and you don't stop KENSANITY...ROCK ON!!!

Yea boi! I came home and kicked it up a notch and worked out again! Here are my stats:

Time: 1 hour 17  min
Calories Burned: 1391....WHUUUT???
Improved on:  Endurance
Needs to improve on: Adjusting my bands to the proper resistance.
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder .
 

Today I discovered that if I make time, I take time. Meaning I used my down time and made it "Get Down Time". All before 9pm. Im about to make my shake and I will holla at y'all!!!

PICTURE TIME!!!

I LOVE IT WHEN I SEE RESULTS!!!

Insanity Plyometric Power!!!

Good morning!

I got back to my grind this morning and here are my stats!!!

Today's workout: Plyometric Cardio Circuit
Time: 58 min
Calories Burned: 1138
Improved on:  Endurance
Needs to improve on: Breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder .

One thing I meant to mention a couple of time before is that I noticed that my eyes are almost bloodshot red when I finish my workout. Just wanted to note it here. Also my lower left side start to get a little inflamed.

Have a great day today!!!

Had to take a break today but i did do something.

Goood morning!

I have been having some low back issues as of late. Nothing too bad but I think i just overworked it and it has a slight sprain in my lower lats. Plus my calf muscles are screaming right now so I only did 20 pushups, 25 situps and 20 dead lower ab lifts.  Had my protein shake as usual and that's about it for today. I will be kicking it up another notch next week as I will begin my MAX interval Insanity Training. dunno if I'm quite ready but my body will be sure to tell me soon enough.

Have a great day everyone!

P90X Stretch and Insanity Power Abs

Goooood Mornin!

Here are my stats for today:

Today's workout: P90x Stretch and Insanity Power Abs
Time: 1 hr 23min
Calories Burned: 1009
Improved on:  Flexability
Needs to improve on: Breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder .




I would like to get some feedback guys on my blogs. Your honest opinions are greatly appreciated.

Have a great one people!!
 

Cardio Power this morning!

Gooooood Monday Morning! Here are my stats for today!:

Today's workout: Cardio Power Resistance
Time: 43.24 min
Calories Burned: 841
Improved on:  Stamina worked longer but not as hard
Needs to improve on: Breathing
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder .

Have a great day everyone! Pics coming soon!

Insanity Power Abs

Good Friday Morning!
Here are my stats for today:

Today's workout: Insanity Power Abs
Time: 23 min
Calories Burned: 480... had to guess again.
Improved on:  Form
Needs to improve on: Flexibility
Recovery Meal:  Had my protein smoothie combined with Vega Sport recovery powder.

It's going to be a great day people! It's up to you on how great it will be!

Power Abs and Cardio Recovery

Good Morning!  I got up and REALLY did not wanna be bothered this morning. But here are my stats!:

Today's workout: Insanity Power Abs then Insanity Cardio Recovery
Time: 1 Hr 15 min
Calories Burned: 1042 (had to guess because i left my HRM at home LOL
Improved on:  Breathing
Needs to improve on: HIP FLEXORS!!!! OMG!
Recovery Meal:  Went to Smoothie King and got a medium sized Protein Shake with bananas and acai berry.

Weigh in tomorrow. Pics.. maybe.. depends on how sexy i feel LOL

Have a great day!

Insanity Power Abs... and P90X Back and Biceps

Goooood morning!!!!


Today's workout: Insanity Power Abs then P90X Back and Biceps
Time: 1 Hr 40 min
Calories Burned: 1089
Improved on:  Form
Needs to improve on: Actually today was a good day.
Recovery Meal: 1 egg McMuffin from Mickey D's. I know  I know ...but I was rushing this morning, don't judge me!

Inspiration for the moment: One of my favorite quotes: Exceed your expectations but know and respect your limitations.

That's all I got for today people. Make  today a good...no.. make it a great one!!!

Mow ... Mow Mow the lawn!

Good morning! Here are my stats for today:

Type of workout: Started P90X then realized I had to cut my grass
Time: 1 Hr 40 min
Calories Burned: 1478
Improved on:  Remembering to cut my lawn
Needs to improve on: Cutting my lawn on time LOL
Recovery Meal: Protein Shake with Soy Milk and Vega Sport mix






Ran a little late but still got a good workout in cutting grass and pullin weeds.










Inspiration for the moment:

Something I thought about on my way to work today. Down time.  I realized that there are so many different types of down time; sit down, lay down, wind down......We have a lot of "down" time. What I have been doing during these times is I may stretch my legs if I'm sitting,  Maybe do a few push ups during a commercial if I'm watching TV or even crunches. Value your down times by doing some type of lil work out. Every calorie burned is a step closer to the end of your journey. Make the best of it, and it will make the best of you.

Have a great one everybody!
 

Cardio Power to tha People!

Gooood Morning! Starting in June I will be posting my blog in a new way. I will list my workout as well as calories burned and time of workout as well as what I eat afterwards. Here's an example:

Type of workout: Insanity Cardio Power Resistance
Time: 40 min
Calories Burned: 748
Improved on:  Warm up
Needs to improve on: Heart Rate
Recovery Meal: Protein Shake with Soy Milk and Vega Sport mix

I will also try to have pics and vids every week from now on as well. I hope this doesn't make my blog too....symmetrical. I just wanted to put the focus points on what I'm doing to stay focus and look at my numbers better.

Inspiration of the moment:

I want to quote Will Smith from the movie 7 Pounds  He basically says there are 3 things to remember when making a presentation. Know what you gonna tell them, tell them.. and then tell them what you told them.

To me that means that you have to make a solid commitment and STAY committed to what you are going to do with yourself. By that I mean tell everyone what you are going to do, do it, and then tell everyone what you did.  Show us.. and yourself that you are dedicated, focused and determined to do the damn thing.

Until tomorrow (or if something exciting happens in the next 23.9 hours) have a great day people!

Truly the week from Hell!!!!

Gooood morning! The past 3 days have been killer! I didnt get to work out as much as I wanted to this week due to a number of issues that I won't get into. I tried to work out late last night but my lower abs wasnt feelin it but i did get in half of the Plyometric Cardio Power from Insanity. I'll try to get a complete workout in tonight.

Inspiration for the moment:

Every day we face a different challenge. Some challenges require hard to make decisions. Some require sacrifice as well as compromise. Make your decisions wisely as to where it is to your true benefit. It's not being selfish, it's being cautious because there is only ONE of you so make it happen and make it count.

Take care of yourselves people and have a great weekend.

Shoulders N Arms... and the dreaded... Ab Ripper!

Goood Morning!

Flipped the usual and did P90X Shoulders and Arms today. I used bands because I do not yet own barbells but they are coming soon. Better workout today (meaning I didnt get sick). Shoulders really got their workout as well as my Tri's and Bi's. I may show the pic's but I havent decided yet but i did make a couple of videos that I will be putting up later. Ab Ripper was killer as I haven't done it quite a while but being that I have been working on my core via Insanity it was better than it was before I started it. Oh and I had my recovery drink which contained: 1 scoop of this vegan mix called Vega Sport mixed with 1 scoop of my Elite Protein mix, combined with Simply Nutritious Mega Green 100% juice. I also had a bagel with 1/2 fat Chive n Onion cream cheese. and of course my 16 oz to start :)

Inspiration for the moment:
Word for the day: Dedication.  Commit yourself to not just your workout but let your life reflect the workout you do. Meaning.... change some of  your habits; eating, sleeping, down time when you get home from work.  Switch it up from time to time.
Have a great day people and keep doing what you're doing because when you see results...that means you're doing it right!

Insanity Plyometric this morning and almost got sick! WTF???

Good Morning!!!

I worked a little too hard this morning and my stomach was like, "um.. u need to sit down". Being that I first ignored it's request, my stomach then decided to "sit me down" for a sec by tryin to make me gag. So needless to say I had to stop working out. Ironically it was towards the end anyway but I able to burn 949 calories this workout, and burned 747 calories last Friday.  Going to try to weigh in today since I didn't do it last Friday.

Inspiration for the moment:

Word of the day is Reflection. Reflect on what has been done since day 1 of your workout, then ask yourself, "Have I been putting in my best efforts or have I just "been there". Tony Horton said it best when he said, "Don't just kinda do it".  My drive comes from my destination, not so much as my journey. I have already pictured myself as to where I will be when I get to my stop and when I get there I will be looking good!

Be your own motivation people and reflect on your past so that your future will be crystal clear!
Have a great one!!!

Cardio Abs & Balance

Good Morning!  I guess you could say I'm taking it a little easy this week.  Lower back is better but I'm working smart  until I am back to 100%.  I burned 750 plus calories this workout. After that I had my protein shake and half a bagel with chive and onion lite cream cheese. And yes I drank my 16oz. this morning before I got started.

I am very proud of myself to making such a solid commitment to getting my body back to the way it was almost 15 years ago. I will be a very happy man when I am back down to 200 lbs.

Inspiration for the day:  Stay true to your focus. Stay true to your goal.  That's all I got today people. Have a great one! Pics tomorrow!

P90X Cardio... Throwback workout

Goooood Morning!!!! This is for actually last night/this morning.  Didn't plan on it but I did it and it was good.
I figured that being that I did the stretch yesterday morning, I have decided to get my workout on 2 times a day now. I will do my best to keep it up until further notice.

Inspiration for the moment:
Quoted from Tony Horton of P90X. The tip of the day is to breathe. Breathe thru stretching, thru your workout, and monitor your breathing. If you feel you are working too hard  then...take a "breather". Your workout is exactly that....yours. Make it your own always and I promise you the benefits will be overwhelming!

Have a great day people!