Three weeks ago I started
P90X3. Yes, I must have been crazy to
start a workout program two weeks before Christmas, but it was a fabulous way
to stay on track during the holidays, and maintain my awareness of the food I
ate to fuel my body. I had treats, and
enjoyed them, but I made sure to curb any over indulging, because I wanted to
see the results of my hard work.
When I started, I did one
30 minute workout each day, from the Classic schedule of P90X3. There are four other program schedules: Lean,
Mass, Doubles and Elite. My goal was to get in better shape, get stronger and
lose weight, so I chose the Classic schedule. While the program comes with its
own meal schedule, I chose to follow the meal plan from the 21 Day Fix, as I
completed the Fix, lost 10 pounds and was accustomed to the eating plan.
I’m loving the varied
workouts. The program has a different 30-minute
workout each day for a week, with the option of resting on Sundays, or doing
the low impact Dynamix workout, which is geared toward improving strength,
balance, and flexibility for athletes. This schedule block is repeated for
three weeks, followed by a transition week and then a new three week block with
new workouts! The variety keeps me
engaged without ever getting bored.
It’s a 90 day program, so I’m
in this for the long haul! It feels empowering and healthy to stick to my goals!
My favorite workouts of the past three weeks included Agility X (a variety of
agility drills), The Challenge (alternating push-ups and pull-ups), Yoga X and
Dynamix. While the other three workouts
(Warrior, CVX and Pilates) were challenging for me, I knew my body was
benefiting, especially from the burpees and plyo moves in Warrior and CVX! A bit
of grumbling and huffing, helped me through those and what Tony calls "Elevator Push-Ups!"
On
Monday, I started my fourth week! A month ago I never would have thought I
would have survived the program let alone during the holidays, but here I am! I
got stronger, and more flexible! While I
only lost two pounds, during the past three weeks, it was over the holidays,
when I attended plenty of parties and gatherings. This week was a transition week, between one
block of workouts, to the next block, which I start this coming Monday.
When I started the program,
I woke up at 5:15 a.m. and worked out first thing in the morning (as I had done
during the 21-Day Fix). After the first two weeks of morning workouts, the
holidays came, and I was on vacation from my full-time job. So for week of “stay-cation,”
I slept in each day until 8:30 or so, had my Shakeology for breakfast, and
worked out around 10 a.m. Because I had
the week off, instead of doing only the 30 minute workout on my schedule, I did
doubles! This is what helped me stay on
track for all my holiday parties.
My sons joined my workouts a
few times each week. Since I resumed working, I work out in during the evening.
When they workout with me, the time passes quickly, because they add their 8
year old and 11 year old commentary, which makes the workout more fun. Plus, they are the perfect audience for Tony’s
corny jokes!
My nutrition was so-so
during the holidays. I didn’t want to
feel deprived at the seven (yes, SEVEN) parties I attended over two weeks. From
my holiday party at work, to a gingerbread house making party for the kids, to
a New Year’s Eve party, I would have my treats, without any guilt, and for the one
week I had off from work, do my double workouts. In addition to daily double workouts, I made
sure to drink three liters of water every day, which of course increased my
trips to the potty (LOL)!! For these
parties, I would practice my healthy eating tips for the holidays, and then have
a slice of dessert, or a glass of wine.
At the New Year’s Eve party,
I had a little too much dessert. Everything looked so good: cheesecake, chocolate
cream pie, caramel toffee bars and apple tart. I had a little piece of
everything and it was delicious! On the
way home, though, my stomach hurt. I felt bloated and sick after all that sugar.
After eating clean for so long, sugar and junk food actually makes you feel
sick and sluggish.
The next day, I made sure
to fuel my body with lots of healthy, lean protein, fruits, and veggies, some
oatmeal, my Shakeology, and my double workout of course!
Even
though I completed three weeks of the workout schedule, and this week is
supposed to be a lower key transition week, today, Accelerator, a cardio
workout, kicked my butt! The video below shows a few of the moves from this
workout.
This past Monday, it was back
to work and the start of my transition workouts before next block of scheduled
workouts. I returned to my strict adherence to the 21 Day Fix meal plan, using
my containers and NO MORE TREATS, for a while, anyway!
It will only get harder
from here. My goal for this week is to focus on my nutrition and stay on track.
I planned my meals for the week, and prepped as much as possible, so I have no
excuses. I have fabulous support, motivation and inspiration from other
Beachbody coaches and my original challenge group I joined this past fall. It’s cathartic when I’m able to vent, and my
fellow group mates understand, lift me up, and give me props when I’ve stuck to
my daily goals!
Meal Plan
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