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Confidence and Success => Fitness/Diet => Topic started by: BaldRob on April 22, 2010, 09:40:17 AM
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So, those of you that are on Facebook probably see my P90x daily updates... For those of you that aren't on Facebook, here's the lowdown!
I am currently in my 7th week of the Lean program. I wanted to get rid of the belly fat and trim down before I started the classic program.
Before I started, I found some jeans and pants that I haven't worn (or been able to wear) in over 4 years... needless to say, they still didn't fit at all! Couldn't even come close to getting the button closed...
Now, 7 weeks in, I am comfortably into those jeans/pants... and one of the pairs, I need a belt so they don't fall down too low!
With just over 6 more weeks to go, I'm definitely going to be shopping for new jeans soon!
Of course, I have been eating right as well... I wouldn't have gotten the results I have so far if I had continued to eat the way I was! Nutrition is a key part of any workout program to get the results that you want...
If anyone has any P90x questions, feel free to ask... I'll help out as much as I can!!
BRING IT!!
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Nice going, Rob....P90X ROCKS!!!
It's amazing how "sore" you can be after just doing 1/3 or less of just the Yoga-X DVD!!! Not to mention the other killer workouts. Tony H. is the Sh***
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OK, I need to do something.
I've become the former BaldRob (just better looking).
[move]CONGRATS, BRO!!!!
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P@^
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yea p90x is a solid fat burning workout. hope you have continued success with it.
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I bought the package -- including the beach bar -- and just haven't had the guts to start. Are you using weights or the bands? I bought the bands but wonder if they're as effective as weights?
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You look great(as I eat a Gargantuan from Jimmy John's with extra mayo and avocado)...I'm sure your looking even better(as I sip a beer) since I saw you...what a week ago? Thanks for the tips on INSANITY...(as I go for a large Blizzard at DQ)...
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I bought the package -- including the beach bar -- and just haven't had the guts to start. Are you using weights or the bands? I bought the bands but wonder if they're as effective as weights?
It doesn't take guts to start... you just have to wake up one day and say "I'm starting this today!"
Right now, I'm using mostly weights... I do use the bands however for the back (read: pullups) portion. I'm weak on pullups and decided that during the "Lean" program, I would use the alternate method. Once I start the "Classic", I will be doing the pullups...
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I bought the package -- including the beach bar -- and just haven't had the guts to start. Are you using weights or the bands? I bought the bands but wonder if they're as effective as weights?
It doesn't take guts to start... you just have to wake up one day and say "I'm starting this today!"
Right now, I'm using mostly weights... I do use the bands however for the back (read: pullups) portion. I'm weak on pullups and decided that during the "Lean" program, I would use the alternate method. Once I start the "Classic", I will be doing the pullups...
I just obtained a copy and I'm going to do the same thing - lean program with bands. Then I'll work up to the pull ups. Thanks for the tip!
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Midway through week 11 and still going strong (and getting stronger and losing weight!) I did miss one day due to not being able to carry my weights with me in my carryon bag on a work trip, but I made that day up the next day and added in an extra cardio too!
Haven't jumped on the scale since the end of week 8, but I was down a total of 27 pounds at that point. I will give a final update at the end of week 13 before I take a week off and start the "Classic" program!
Bring it!!
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Midway through week 11 and still going strong (and getting stronger and losing weight!) I did miss one day due to not being able to carry my weights with me in my carryon bag on a work trip, but I made that day up the next day and added in an extra cardio too!
Haven't jumped on the scale since the end of week 8, but I was down a total of 27 pounds at that point. I will give a final update at the end of week 13 before I take a week off and start the "Classic" program!
Bring it!!
Yeah, ROBBO!!! !B@ P@^
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Way to go, Rob!
I need to do something....I'm probably in the worst shape of my life right now.
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Week 12 started today... and since my jeans have definitely become a lot looser over the last 11 weeks, I stopped at a store to buy a couple new pairs...
When I started this back in March, I was a solid 38 (and 40 in some cuts).... the jeans I bought today (that fit awesome) are...
Wait for it...
34
!B@ P@^ B*) d5c*
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AWESOME!!!
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I'm curious about this.
My sister and her fiancée do P90X so I'm vaguely familiar with the concept, but what is this "lean program"? Because that's what I need to do. I've been so lethargic and lazy these last couple years (and a few too many college binges, if you know what I'm sayin), that I feel like whenever I work out I'm just not in shape enough TO work out. Like I'm having to over compensate various muscle flexes and as a result its messing up my form and routine. I've thought about just going on strict cardio or something to just lose some off the top so I can actually get down to working the real stuff, but this sounds like a far better alternative.
Is it something included in the P90X box or is it something sold separately?
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It's just a different way of doing the program... The book and the calendar give you the details for each program: Classic, Lean, and Doubles.
Lean is more cardio and less weights...
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Awesome. Thanks for the heads up.
Ebay here I come.
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Drew. Try doing Power 90---which is like P90X light. But still hard, I lost weight and got pretty cut doing that.
I finally started to do P90x itself---mixing it with heavy weightlifting. I do Kenpo, plyometrics and cardiox along with my weight lifting. My wife is doing P90x Lean all out after giving birth about 8 months ago. The workouts are KICK ASS ! Love em. But they are hard and were a big adjustment for me and my weightlifter type training.
Rob---awesome man...good for you bro. I will be doing some type of P90x mass at some point. Looking forward to it.
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After a week off after finishing the Lean workout (90 days - 38 pounds lost and 4.5" off my waist), I started the Classic Version this morning!
I tell you what, I was craving a workout... and I pushed it hard today! And it felt awesome to be back into it! Can't wait for the results from the next 90 days...
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After a week off after finishing the Lean workout (90 days - 38 pounds lost and 4.5" off my waist), I started the Classic Version this morning!
I tell you what, I was craving a workout... and I pushed it hard today! And it felt awesome to be back into it! Can't wait for the results from the next 90 days...
You may be in better shape, but I'm still better looking.
Congrats & continued success, bro.
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After a week off after finishing the Lean workout (90 days - 38 pounds lost and 4.5" off my waist), I started the Classic Version this morning!
I tell you what, I was craving a workout... and I pushed it hard today! And it felt awesome to be back into it! Can't wait for the results from the next 90 days...
You may be in better shape, but I'm still better looking.
Congrats & continued success, bro.
Rob did u try plyometrics yet ? 1st time I did it I could not finish despite being able to do all the other P90 workouts. What about you ?
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After a week off after finishing the Lean workout (90 days - 38 pounds lost and 4.5" off my waist), I started the Classic Version this morning!
I tell you what, I was craving a workout... and I pushed it hard today! And it felt awesome to be back into it! Can't wait for the results from the next 90 days...
You may be in better shape, but I'm still better looking.
Congrats & continued success, bro.
Rob did u try plyometrics yet ? 1st time I did it I could not finish despite being able to do all the other P90 workouts. What about you ?
I did... this past Thursday. WOW!!!
I was able to finish it, however, I took some extra breaks along the way... that workout is a BEAST!
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Rob: Great job. I started it last November and did it for 3 weeks before I had some personal setbacks that interrupted me. Been trying to get going again. Your progress is inspiring. O0
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Rob: Great job. I started it last November and did it for 3 weeks before I had some personal setbacks that interrupted me. Been trying to get going again. Your progress is inspiring. O0
Steve... just start and keep pushing play!
Just finished day 6 of week 1... I'm definitely ready for the stretch day tomorrow!
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What's your diet looking like these days and how different is it from what you were eating before?
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What's your diet looking like these days and how different is it from what you were eating before?
It's much, much better... Lots of lean protein and veggies. I'm a bread person so I do eat a fair amount of carbs... fat intake on a daily basis is between 10 and 20%.
From what I was eating, like pizza once or twice a week, gyros, burgers, heavy sauces, etc... I still eat that stuff, but I limit it to one "bad" eating day every 2 to 3 weeks...
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And I still drink also... but only once a week! Ok... sometimes twice...
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I have watched a few of the introductory videos and worry that an old, out of shape guy like me (46) would have a lot of problems starting it. It looks like it is fine if you are 29...
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I have watched a few of the introductory videos and worry that an old, out of shape guy like me (46) would have a lot of problems starting it. It looks like it is fine if you are 29...
WRONG!!
It's tough for ANYBODY.....and like ANYBODY with ANY workout program....you have to be reasonable and know yourself and your limitations or ailments.
This 48 year old made great strides with P90 and then P90X and I was out of shape, with Diabetes....
Welcome to SBG, by the way, ian O0
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I have watched a few of the introductory videos and worry that an old, out of shape guy like me (46) would have a lot of problems starting it. It looks like it is fine if you are 29...
WRONG!!
It's tough for ANYBODY.....and like ANYBODY with ANY workout program....you have to be reasonable and know yourself and your limitations or ailments.
This 48 year old made great strides with P90 and then P90X and I was out of shape, with Diabetes....
Welcome to SBG, by the way, ian O0
And I'm 42 and was definitely out of shape when I started it...
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keep up the good work rob. maybe we can have a celebratory drink in a couple weeks?
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keep up the good work rob. maybe we can have a celebratory drink in a couple weeks?
I want in on that!
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keep up the good work rob. maybe we can have a celebratory drink in a couple weeks?
Just got the job firmed up... I'm flying in on the 19th, teaching the 20th, off the 21st, and teaching again on the 22nd. Not sure when I'm flying back yet... depends on the schedule out of Red Stick.
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cool. we need to get together.
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Thanks for the advice and inspiration Rob...
I just ordered the Insanity workouts...
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So, just made a recent pic my new profile pic... Those of you that have met me will definitely see the difference!
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phenomenal!
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So, just made a recent pic my new profile pic... Those of you that have met me will definitely see the difference!
Wow Rob! You look great Dude!
Give us some stats on weight loss, inches lost, etc.................. if you don't mind of course..........
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Totals so far (for 10 weeks into my second time through P90x):
50 lbs lost
5.5 inches gone from the waist
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Congratulations on your incredible success.
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Alright, I read this whole post today and now I'm officially interested in p90x. My only concern is that I *may* not be able to workout every day because I spend every other day at the fire station. Do you still think I would benefit from the workout program if I was unable to adhere strictly to the dvds?
I could probably do the dvds at the station--but if I get called out obviously I'm not going to be completing the workout as prescribed.
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Totals so far (for 10 weeks into my second time through P90x):
50 lbs lost
5.5 inches gone from the waist
Rob that's awesome..getting the program sometime this month..should be interesting..again..congrats!!!
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Very impressive! O0
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JEEZ, MAN! I would have literally NEVER thought you had 50lbs to lose!!!
Way ta go, man!....all chiseled and sh** !i#t W3!ght
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That is awesome Rob. I've got to start something and I might give this P90X a try. I'm 39 years
old and about 40lbs over what I should be. I went in for my annual check up and Doc wasn't to
happy with me. My problem is I like to eat. I'm probably going to start off with some cardio and
light weights before I start P90X though because I don't want to kill myself out of the gate. Any
tips?
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Rob,
What a great transformation! You look awesome.
I recently lost 30lbs with Power 90 and am on day #14 of P90X as well. Down another 6lbs. I decided to go with the Lean workout for the first 90 days to get used to the intensity, and then I will switch over to classic where I will really hope to get more defined.
You are a great inspiration story. Interested in learning how to get 25% of Beachbody products then shoot me a DM.
I want to try Insanity, but I hear that is crazy hard even if you are in top condition!
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So.... to update (even though I haven't in months) everyone:
I'm on my 4th round of P90x, but I've mixed Insanity into it for a higher level of cardio conditioning during this round. If you haven't tried insanity, it definitely lives up to its name...
As far as other health updates... I've lost a total of 62 pounds (started March 11, 2010 at 244 pounds and weighed in at 182 as of last Sunday) and I've been smoke/tobacco free for almost 3 weeks now!
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Gotta love that, bro!
I'll keep you posted on my return to Chicago real soon.
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Rob that is Freakin Wickedly Cool, dude!
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Outstanding Rob!
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Aces, totally Aces, keep it up. O0 O0 O0
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Excellent job! O0
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Brilliant achievement! (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmiles.kolobok.us%2Fsport%2Ftraining1.gif&hash=c76f64e45ee00b184bc0315f6b9c431ebe2f0e5b)
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Truly an inspiration, Rob!
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Wondering what Rob is doing now... read that he lost 62 lbs- jeez that's like an 8 year old. I am starting p90x within the next few days after failing Insanity because of weak joints.
I'm only 180-185 but I have some flab and no muscle. Plus my diet sucks. I'm really doing it for extra-powerful cardiovascular conditioning and a lesson in eating healthy/avoiding disease.
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I'm still around and working out daily! Just finished a round of P90X2 and started a Tai Chi program. I'm also running 3 - 4 days a week and participating in races throughout the spring, summer, and fall....
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I'm still around and working out daily! Just finished a round of P90X2 and started a Tai Chi program. I'm also running 3 - 4 days a week and participating in races throughout the spring, summer, and fall....
...... and Rob's coaching three of us out of shape (and in my case fat) moderators in the SBG P90X Moderator Challenge. We just started this past Monday, May 21st. 90 days is up mid-August.
Keep an eye on the Forum for updates from the Mods involved:
Mikekoz13
Schro
Tyler
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That's great for you guys! I plan to start getting to the gym more once this knee is healed up.