tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15042027349498765802024-03-13T15:04:15.173-04:00P90X+Advocarebosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-51168443301588054332011-09-09T08:54:00.000-04:002011-09-09T08:54:48.031-04:00Thursday Sept. 8th....little runYesterday morning, we were supposed to get up at 5:00am and run. I told Jodi that I would run with her because her running partner was out of town. Well, 5 O'Clock rolled around a little too early for my liking (I'm not sure how she does it 3 days a week...she's a real animal...such discipline!!! Love ya!!). And I was able to convince her that I would run with her later that night.<br />
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So...it's after football practice around 8:00pm and it's time to get our run on. We did her regular 3 mile loop. I haven't run in a while so it was a good pace for me for sure. We finished up our 3 miles in 28:16. Not too bad.<br />
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It was a good week as far as exercise goes. <br />
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Now I'm looking forward to the football games this weekend!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-7417571350877052402011-09-09T08:24:00.000-04:002011-09-09T08:24:59.032-04:00Wed. Sept 7th...100-30-20 BEAT DOWN!!!Got my new record on Wednesday in the 100 jump ropes, 30 sit-ups, 20 push-ups routine. I completed 7 full rounds of the 100-30-20. There is now no question as to how to fly through the rounds....just don't miss on any of the jump rope reps!!!<br />
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I only missed one skip in the jump rope section of the workout. I was on jump number 7 in the second round and missed. Other than that I was able to do 6 sets of 100 straight jump ropes without missing. And the set that I did miss, I nailed 100 straight immediately after the miss.<br />
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The secret is the jump rope!! Just don't miss.<br />
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I really like this workout....it really pushes me.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-41300287148733428312011-09-06T11:58:00.000-04:002011-09-06T11:58:52.664-04:00Monday Sept. 5th...100-30-20 SWEET REVENGE!!!!Yesterday was my payback to the 100-30-20 routine. I kicked it's butt yesterday. I once again put 20 minutes on the timer and got busy. Unlike Thursday, it was in the mid 60's as opposed to the upper 90's...I was able to focus on the task at hand...<br />
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Well, in those 20 minutes I was able to accomplish 6 2/3 rounds. I finished my last sit up as the beeper went off. I didn't have time to squeeze the last push-ups in. It felt so good to be able to push hard and get more than 4 rounds finished. <br />
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I like this new workout better. Instead of seeing how long it takes me to do 4 rounds, I will shift my workout to see how many rounds I can complete in 20 minutes. Over time I will increase the duration of the routine. For now, 6 2/3 completed rounds in 20 minutes is my record.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-67224776265916407852011-09-06T11:54:00.000-04:002011-09-06T11:54:22.524-04:00Thursday Sept. 1.......100-30-20 WhippingI'm just now posting this but it happened on Thursday Sept. 1. I got home from school and went to the driveway to complete my 100-30-20 routine. I put 20 minutes on the clock and went to work....or attempted to go to work...<br />
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Let me just say that it was every bit of 97 degrees out on Thursday (yes, it sounds like an excuse but it is simply a fact!!). It was HOT HOT HOT. Unfortunately it ended up taking me about 24 minutes to do 5 rounds of the 100 jump rope, 30 sit-ups and 20 push-ups. What really slowed me down was the fact that I could do no less than 50 consecutive jump-ropes. That means that once I got to 50 I was good...but if I missed on 48 then I had to go all the way back to 0 and start all over...however, once I got to 50 all I needed to do was get the next 50 to get to 100. On consecutive times I jumped 45, 47, 43. That frustrated me and forced me to lose focus....<br />
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But I kept at it and ended up finishing the routine. Tough but well worth it!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-13953603922926856602011-08-30T12:00:00.000-04:002011-08-30T12:00:47.630-04:00Monday Aug. 29th 100-30-20Variety is the spice of life. Well, I truly believe that variety keeps things interesting. Today's workout (which happened yesterday) was a 100-30-20 routine in which I did 5 sets of 100 consecutive jumps with a jump rope followed by 30 sit-ups followed by 20 regular push-ups. <br />
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I put 20 minutes on my stopwatch and went to work. I would do straight up jump rope and regular push-ups but I differentiated my sit-ups each round. <br />
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This is a pretty good work out and I look forward to adding reps as it becomes easier. When I finished my last push-up, I stopped the timer and there was 4:37 left on it. That means that I was able to accomplish the workout in 15:23...plus I stopped for a few seconds to get the mail from our mail carrier. <br />
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Pretty good start and it gives me a goal to shoot for next round!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-23836954256878211722011-08-18T15:24:00.000-04:002011-08-18T15:24:44.899-04:00Thursday Aug. 18---Cardio Day!Got the boys on the bus this morning and then went on a bike ride. Thanks to my Garmin I know exactly how far and how fast (or not so fast) I was able to be on the bike.<br />
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I ended up going 10.07 miles in 36:50. That was good for a 3:39/mi. pace. I felt that I was pusing it pretty hard. It is a hilly course and there was a breeze. My best mile was 2:44- that was the downhill mile!!! And that mile coming back up the hill was my slowest at 5:29. <br />
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Tommorw is work day. Followed by one on Monday, and one on Tuesday...and then the kiddos come to school!! I'm really excited to get the year going!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-64235561208232157562011-08-17T14:13:00.000-04:002011-08-17T14:13:44.061-04:00Wednesday Aug. 17...Back to schoolWell, the boys headed off to school this morning. 5th and 3rd grade. It's crazy how fast time flies by!!!<br />
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I still have a day of freedom until I'm off to school. Friday it all begins. No more 1/2 days, I'll be full time this year!!! Praise the Lord!!!<br />
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Even though I've not posted in a while I still have been exercising. I am still faithfully taking my <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=T2010&id=A">Catalyst </a>every morning, and my <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2500&id=B">Arginine Extreme</a> 30 minutes before each workout. I have also added Chocolate <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2602&id=B&flavor=B&size=C">Muscle Gain</a> immediately after my workout has ended. There's absolutely no doubt that the Catalyst has definitely leaned me down and toned me up!! And that is because I am able to do more reps with the Arginine Extreme helping me. And the Muscle Gain has brought on some added size as well. <br />
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I am currently doing Monday, Wednesday and Friday a 100 push-ups routine. I am on week for and this morning did sets of 20, 25, 20, 20 and 28 with 90 seconds rest between each set. I preceed the 100 push-ups workout with Ab Ripper from P90X. It's a really good workout and only takes about a half hour!!<br />
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It's good to be back here posting...I will try to do a better job being consistent!! I may have said that before... :-)bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-43775457401395156432011-07-27T10:10:00.000-04:002011-07-27T10:10:29.947-04:00Just Arms Wednesday July 28thWoke up this morning had my <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2500&id=B">Arginine Extreme</a> and my <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=T2010&id=A">3 Catalyst</a> and headed to the basement for Just Arms. This is Disc 4 in the One on One with Tony Horton Vol. 1 series. <br />
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It is exactly what it says. You workout 3 body parts....biceps, forearms and triceps. It's a good old fashioned <strike>butt-</strike> arm-whipping workout. As usual Tony does a bit of talking between the sets. The DVD says that it's a 47 minute workout but once you get the routine down, you can fast forward through his discourses on different subjects and get it down to a 30 minute workout. I like it that way too because it adds a little bit more cardio...less rest between sets.<br />
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I really enjoy the One on One with Tony Horton series and highly recommend it if you're interested in changing up your routine a little bit.<br />
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I also suggest <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2500&id=B">Argininge Extreme</a> and <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=T2010&id=A">Catalyst</a> along with <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2095&id=E&flavor=M&size=C">Spark</a> to help you take your workouts to the next level!!!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-10074373532990455402011-07-27T10:02:00.000-04:002011-07-27T10:02:36.683-04:002.1 Mile RunI didn't post yesterday but Tuesday July 26th was a Cardio day. The weather was relatively nice (read: not in the upper 90's with 70%+ humidity!!!) So I decided to go out for a little run.<br />
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I ended up doing a little over 2.1 miles in 17:45. I wasn't setting in land speed records but it was really nice to be outside getting a little cardio work. The course that I ran...pretty much a mile out and a mile back is loaded with hills. It's quite challenging...but it feels so good when it's over!<br />
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I know it's only day 2 but I am feeling better already. See you tomorrow.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-34855184416351736592011-07-25T10:47:00.000-04:002011-07-25T10:47:25.586-04:00Starting Over...<span style="color: red;">Monday July 25, 2011</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;">Chest and Back (P90X)</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">It's been a while since I've updated the blog but summer school is over and there are about 5 weeks left until school starts again....so....I'm hitting it hard these next 5 weeks.</span><br />
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I woke up this morning and took my 3 <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=T2010&id=A">Catalyst</a> with my <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2500&id=B">Arginine Extreme</a> 30 minutes before the workout. The Arginine Extreme really helps me crank out a few more reps every set...which leads to quicker and better results. Click this link: <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=P2500&id=B">Arginine Extreme</a> to see details about the benefits of adding Arginine Extreme to your workout! <br />
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I really like the Chest and Back workout from P90X. It's a good old fashioned push and pull routine. Since I really haven't exercised in the last month and a half it was a real butt kicker this morning. But it feels SSSSOOOOOO good when it's over!<br />
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It's nice to be back blogging again and working out. See you tomorrow!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-14809887622610761852011-06-14T13:51:00.000-04:002011-06-14T13:51:27.390-04:00Pigeon Forge....FIRST time!!!Sorry I've been away for a while. We just got back from a baseball tournament in Pigeon Forge, TN. And, believe it or not, that was our first ever trip to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Tennessee ever. <br />
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It was a GREAT time. The weather was HOT, HOT, HOT. It was in the mid-90's every day. Luckily for us there was plenty of shade at the ball fields. Unfortunately for the boys there wasn't any shade on the field but some in the dugout.<br />
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We rode some go-carts (they have a few places where you can do that there!!!) and went tubing down a river...good times. Lots of laughs!!! Not so much when the tube pops but at least it was a slow leak....<br />
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I am vowing to get back on the wagon as it's been about 2 weeks since I've posted and since I've followed my <a href="http://p90xandadvocare.blogspot.com/2011/05/schedule.html">schedule</a>. <br />
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I really miss my workouts and the overall feeling of health and wellness. Plus, all the time off has probably put me back into square one. Oh, well. Such is life...just gotta get back after it.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-71777120376534239512011-06-03T09:38:00.000-04:002011-06-03T09:38:36.918-04:00Day 31/ 24 Day Weight Loss Challenge<span style="color: red;">Friday, June 3: Legs & Back + Ab Ripper......................(P90X)</span><br />
This week I have been bad. This is the second workout that I've missed. What a bummer. It has been a hectic week with school ending and baseball. That's no excuse, I know. But I will do better next week! <br />
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On a side note some I'm happy to report that some buddies of mine are going to start the <a href="http://advocare-information.com/advocare-24-day-challenge/">24 Day Challenge</a>. I'm super excited that they are interested in improving their health and dropping some weight!! <br />
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What is the 24 day weight loss challenge you ask? In 24 minutes you'll FEEL the difference....In 24 hours you'll KNOW the difference....In 24 days you'll SEE the difference!!! It will help you lean out and tone up. Some other friends of mine have taken the 24 day challenge and have lost 12 pounds in 24 days. Another friend has lost 2+ pounds after 11 days. <br />
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It is broken up into 2 phases. Phase I is days 1-10. This is the clense phase. You are giving your body an "oil change." You are cleaning out all the impurities and getting your body ready for optimal intake of essential vitamins and nutrients. What is the "clense?" It's not a violent or a fast or anything like that. It is a gentle clensing of the impurities.<br />
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Phase II is the Max phase. This covers days 11-24. This is where you put into your body the essential nutrients and vitamins and minerals that are necessary for optimal health, wellness and energy!!!<br />
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I have personally taken the 24 Day weight loss challenge and can attest to how much MORE energy I had, and still have, and how my appetite was and is much more in control. I used to grab a Reese's cup or some form of chocolate at about 10:30 in the morning as a "pick me up" to help me get through. Once I began the 24 Day weight loss challenge I noticed I didn't reach for those empty calories. I didn't need them....and even better I didn't CRAVE them. <br />
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You can click on the link to find out more information on the <a href="http://advocare-information.com/advocare-24-day-challenge/">24 Day weight loss Challenge.</a><br />
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Or if you would like to purchase the <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/default.aspx"><span style="color: red;">24 Day Weight Loss Challenge</span></a> you can do that as well.<br />
bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-21632399985063649352011-06-02T07:54:00.000-04:002011-06-02T07:54:29.270-04:00Day 30<span style="color: #0b5394;">Thursday, June 2: Patience "Hummingbird" Yoga.............(One on One Vol. 2 Disc 3)</span><br />
When I do yoga in the morning I am significantly less flexible than when I do yoga in the afternoons. This routine is growing on me. It is still quite difficult to get through without taking little tiny breaks. As I've progressed the breaks have become fewer and shorter in duration.<br />
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I can definitely tell a difference in my flexibility and range of motion. Too bad this <a href="http://p90xandadvocare.blogspot.com/2011/05/stretching.html">flexibility and stretching</a> thing takes so much time and dedication. Why can't I just be flexible and stretchy and loose? Nope, gotta work at it and bring it!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-25783849366079510942011-06-02T07:49:00.001-04:002011-06-02T07:55:02.316-04:00Day 29<span style="color: #38761d;">Wednesday, June 1: Just Arms + Ab Ripper...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 4)</span><br />
Unfortunately this workout didn't get accomplished. No excuses...I just flat out didn't do it. Stink on me.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-830289332504152162011-05-31T14:19:00.002-04:002011-05-31T14:24:14.257-04:00NEVER QUIT!!!!!!This video is of Heather Dorniden of the University of Minnesota. She is racing in the 600m at the Big 10 Championships. Watch this and try to come up with some excuse why you "can't" do something...Prepare to be inspired!!!<br />
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<iframe width="450" height="286" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cM5A1K6TxxM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-38400814890022607872011-05-31T14:05:00.000-04:002011-05-31T14:05:09.893-04:00Stretching...Lately I have been really liking my stretching during <a href="http://p90xandadvocare.blogspot.com/2011/05/schedule.html">My Schedule</a> (mostly through the yoga). I think part of the reason that I have begun to like yoga is because I can finally see (feel) some results. My toes, that used to be so stinkin' far away from my fingers seem to be a little closer?!?! My hamstrings don't feel like they're going to POP when I touch my toes.<br />
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This is due to showing up and getting after it on a regular basis. Other than the newfound enjoyment of yoga I have never been one for static stretching. I was tooling around and found some great information about static vs. dynamic stretching <a href="http://thefitnesschronicle.com/flexibility-and-stretching-is-stretching-before-working-out-really-necessary/#comment-462">here</a>. If you have some time (about 5 min.) it's totally some excellent info.<br />
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The article talks about how we get stuck in a routine or line of thinking that says that Static stretching is the proper "thing" to do before a workout. I believe this starts in elementary school and is reinforced all the way through high school. However, static stretching can actually reduce our performance level. <br />
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Static stretching does have it's place...in a yoga routine or after a workout.<br />
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Dynamic stretching is the way to go. Engage the muscles and get them moving. This helps with flexibility and range of motion...more like what you're going to do in your workout.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-25639031635933646372011-05-31T07:25:00.000-04:002011-05-31T07:25:19.997-04:00Day 28<span style="color: #38761d;">Tuesday, May 31: Medicine Ball Core Cardio................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 10)</span><br />
Back on track, as far as posting on time goes. Yesterday was a little crazy, in a good sort of relaxing way!!!<br />
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Medicine Ball Core Cardio this morning. The sun burn is starting to cool off a little, but the fringes (arm-pits, where the shirt and shorts meet, and bottom of the shorts area) are still quite a bit touchy!!! That made this routine a little more difficult as there is a bunch of twisting and turning. Oh well, what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. The heart rate was up and the lungs were working this morning. Too bad there aren't any AdvoCare products to help with sunburn!!!<br />
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I'm looking forward to Just Arms and Ab Ripper tomorrow morning. As I should be less sore (sun wise) tomorrow!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-76697686760980246482011-05-31T07:21:00.000-04:002011-05-31T07:21:16.650-04:00Day 27<span style="color: red;">Monday, May 30: Chest & Back + Ab Ripper...............(P90X)</span><br />
Beginning of week 5 (and I'm a day late posting this one). <br />
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We finally had a nice weekend with hot weather and plenty of sunshine and since today is Memorial Day our swimming pool is open. Even though this sounds and is wonderful, unfortunately some people don't properly apply sun-block on their first outing to the pool for the summer. OOOoouuuuccchhhhh. I am a little toasty. <br />
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Needless to say, if you've ever done it, Chest & Back is hard enough....add to that a little sunburn and it's a tuffy!<br />
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Today I pushed on through the pain (of the sunburn and the routine) and really felt strong. I definitely did more push-ups and more chin-ups than the first times around. I set a goal to try and get 10 assisted chin-ups for all 6 chin-up exercises and I also wanted to do more push-ups than I did last round. It was a challenge but I did fairly well in both areas. I was happy.<br />
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Lesson learned...apply sun screen even when you're tired of being pasty white and looking for a little color....by the way a little color should be <span style="color: #e06666;">light pink</span> as opposed to<span style="color: #cc0000;"> LOBSTER RED!!!!</span>bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-76373919028627329082011-05-29T15:34:00.000-04:002011-05-29T15:34:24.869-04:00Day 26<span style="color: #38761d;">Saturday, May 28: Power 90 Road Warrior...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 2)</span><br />
Creative Freedom again. Yesterday I took a look at Power 90 Road Warrior and then realized that I haven't done Recovery for Results (1 on 1 with Tony Horton Vol. 1 Disc 11) and decided that because of the more difficult routines this week I should do some recovery work. <br />
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It went really well. The Recovery for Results DVD blends light stretching and some yoga, some light resistance training and some light cardio. It's one of those routines where you don't feel like doing anything because you're sore or tired or sick and so you pop it in.....and it's just what your body ordered!!! <br />
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The routine gets your blood pumping (mildly compared to other workouts) and gets you stretched out and gets those sore muscles moving and doing something other than sitting watching tv and making excuses as to why you can't do SOMETHING!!! And that's what this routine is all about...getting up and doing something.<br />
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Today is my off day for this week. It was a really good week.bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-18542631029669533722011-05-27T12:07:00.000-04:002011-05-27T12:07:46.792-04:00Day 25<span style="color: red;">Friday, May 27: Legs & Back + Ab Ripper...................(P90X)</span><br />
Creative Freedom. That's what I'm calling it. If you remember back to last <a href="http://p90xandadvocare.blogspot.com/2011/05/day-19.html">Friday Day 19</a>, I was supposed to do One on One on One Leg + Ab Ripper but couldn't find the DVD....sssoooooooo.......I found the DVD and decided that today was the make-up day for that. <br />
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I was thinking that this would mostly be a legs routine....well, it is definitely somewhat of a leg routine....one leg at a time routine. You are basically doing a shoulder, bicep, and tricep exercise while balancing on One leg. Yeah, think about that.....good times!!!!<br />
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You must engage your core and stabilizer muscles of the foot, and lower leg for each and every exercise. Your legs will definitely be screaming (along with your hips and arms as you're working them constantly) but it's a good scream. <br />
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This is a good upper body workout that is a super nice change as you are doing all the exercises on One leg and thus working your core and balance and legs as well!!!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-33227666440081627022011-05-27T12:00:00.000-04:002011-05-27T12:00:38.075-04:00Day 24<span style="color: #38761d;">Thursday, May 26: Fountain of Youth Yoga...................(One on One Vol. 1 Disc 6)</span><br />
I really must say that I am starting to look forward to my yoga day. The first time I ever did yoga (in our P90X routine over a year ago) it was 90 minutes long and very frustrating and difficult as I was not used to being so uncomfortable in so many new positions to me. However, after many repetitions and just showing up and getting after it and working and concentrating and focusing on my breathing, I'm starting to get the hang of this yoga stuff.<br />
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I'm much more flexible now that even 3 weeks ago. It's incredible. It also helps that this workout is only 47 minutes long. Eventhough it's a shorter workout, Tony doesn't skimp on the burn! I really like this DVD and highly recommend it. If you don't have the time for P90X yoga....then, by all means, look into this DVD.<br />
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I normally do my exercise routine in the morning; however, there were some good storms on Wednesday night and we didn't sleep really well. So.....I slept in and did this workout around 2 in the afternoon. I'm still on the wagon baby!!!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-10825654715838912142011-05-26T15:57:00.000-04:002011-05-26T15:57:47.262-04:00SPARK GIVEAWAY TO THE FIRST 5 FOLLOWERS...or more if necessary!!For the first 5 people that follow this blog, (or 7, or 9...) I will send you a FREE sample of <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2093&id=E&flavor=E&size=C">Spark Energy Drink</a>. <br />
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There is no obligation to do or sign up for anything. I would just like to share a sample of the Spark with you (if you would like it). <br />
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Spark is a sugar-free energy drink that is the most nutritionally advanced energy drink on the market. It contains 21 vitamins, minerals and nutrients designed to deliver a healthy, balanced source of energy. <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/ItemDetail.aspx?itemCode=A2093&id=E&flavor=E&size=C">See more information about Spark.</a>bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-5924514962147696982011-05-26T13:51:00.000-04:002011-05-26T13:51:20.056-04:00Tony Horton's Law's of SuccessHey guys, I found some great information about Tony Horton stays in great shape even in his early 50's. That guy is amazing. He looks better at 50something than I ever did or will.<br />
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Here are Tony Horton's 11 Laws that lead to success: (By the way, I got these from <a href="http://advancedwellnessctr.blogspot.com/">http://advancedwellnessctr.blogspot.com/</a> there's a lot of GREAT information on that site that will help motivate you.)<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Law 1: Variety.</strong></span> As Tony says a lot, "Variety is the spice of life." It's true. You're not going to do something that's boring and doesn't hold your attention. On top of that, you need to keep your muscles from adapting, keep them from getting into a rut and knowing what is going to happen on a specific day. That's the whole muscle confusion theory. And it works! There is a nice variety in the <a href="http://p90xandadvocare.blogspot.com/2011/05/schedule.html">"Homebrew" P90X and 1 on1 with Tony Horton routine.</a><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Law 2: Consistency. </strong></span><span style="color: black;">Keep after it. Keep on doing it...something...anything. Don't make excuses. The reality of the situation is that we have time for the things that we WANT to. WANT to exercise. </span><br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Law 3: Intensity.</strong></span> It's easy to coast through a workout. Resist the urge. Push yourself. You are much tougher than you give yourself credit for. Promise yourself that you're going to "bring it," and then follow through. Remember pain is weakness leaving the body. You'll be surprised how good you feel after a nice intense workout...and you'll be happy knowing that you can whip yourself!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 4: Purpose.</span></strong> "You are more than you've become." Mufassa said this to Simba in the Lion King. How true this is. We must have a bigger purpose than what we currently are. What do you reach for to self-medicate? Chocolate. Food. Movies. Exercise. Make health and wellness- physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially your purpose. <a href="http://www.faithfamilyfitness.com/">Here is 1 big way to help in all these areas.</a><br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 5: Reality.</span></strong> Start living today. What is the reality of your current situation? Are you overweight? Are you underpaid and overworked? Are you tired of being tired? Concerned with material possessions? Worried about what others say about your car? Waistline? home? Accept these real situations. You only have an audience of 2. You and Your Creator. Now, you have the power to change these situations. Don't tackle all of them at one time. See Law 7.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 6: Play.</span></strong> Does exercise have to happen in your basement watching some video? Does it have to happen in a gym pushing too much weight so others will think you are something that you're not? That leads to burn out. Go out and play. Have fun doing something. Walk your dog. Go on a bike ride. Play catch with your kids. Walk with your spouse. <a href="http://www.inspired-tennis.com/">Play tennis.</a> Don't get in a rut!<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 7: Plan.</span></strong> Pick a time and place for your exercise routine. You know when other things in your day happen (breakfast, arrive at work, lunch, leave work, pick up the kids, etc.) know when you're exercise time will be. I like to pick a time that I know will not be interrupted. This time is first thing in the morning. I dislike this time, I'd rather be sleeping. However, I know that I can get my interrupted workout in when the rest of the neighborhood is sleeping. The afternoons and evenings have too many things "pop" up that interfere or take away from my workout time.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 8: Stress and Sleep.</span></strong> There's no better stress reducer than exercise (no matter what your habits tell you!!) Exercise is the great changer. It changes your mood, and is a great time to escape the pressures of the real world...the problems and issues that you have will still be there, but you'll have a renewed sense of purpose and be able to look at the issue with refreshed vision.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 9: Loving It.</span></strong> You enjoy doing the things you love. Love your workouts. If you hate running on a treadmill you're not going to do it. Find out what you really love. Maybe you love running in the fresh air. Maybe you love lifting heavy weights for short bursts of time. Maybe you love lifting light weights over long stretches of time....whatever you love, build your workouts around that.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong>Law 10: Flexibility.</strong></span> This is by far the most difficult. It takes time, concentration and I'm not very flexible. Many people can do what their good at, but the great people are the ones who really work on the areas where they're the weakest. This is my weak spot....and I'm learning to love stretching and yoga. <br />
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Law 11: Food and Supplementation.</span></strong> What kind of fuel are you putting into your body? Supplements are 1 way to enable you to <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/CatalogView.aspx?id=B">get more out of your workout</a> and <a href="https://www.advocare.com/11041226/Store/CatalogView.aspx?id=B">reduce the soreness</a> that you have to enable you to not miss any workouts. I was very skeptical about using supplements until I tried them. In 3 1/2 short weeks of my workout plan I can tell a huge difference in my stamina during the routine and the reduced level of soreness the following day. These 2 factors are enabling me to push harder in and through my workouts to achieve quicker more dramatic results.<br />
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If you make these 11 laws a part of who you are you will undoubtedly see changes in the areas of your life that you choose to change! <br />
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Best of luck!!!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-25784270210678611452011-05-25T10:51:00.000-04:002011-05-25T10:51:32.085-04:00Day 23<span style="color: red;">Wednesday, May 25: Back & Biceps + Ab Ripper........(P90X)</span><br />
Back on the wagon. This morning was really good! There's no baseball game today so I didn't have any excuse in the back of my mind as to how this routine was going to go. So I just plain brought it this morning! <br />
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This workout is really a pumper. It is quite pleasurable. A pull up exercise followed by a back (pulling exercise) followed by 2 biceps exercises...nice burn with some big muscle groups. The only biter is that your arms are tired and the exercises just keep on coming. I'm not really good at pull-ups and the whole routine is pull-up, bang, bang, bang, pull-up, bang, bang, bang, pull-up. 24 exercises; 6 totall pull-up exercises! WHEW!!! Hello arms and back.<br />
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Also, Ab Ripper was a little difficult this morning too. Not sure what's going on. <br />
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I am still excited about the results that I'm getting so far, and only 3 1/2 weeks into the <a href="http://p90xandadvocare.blogspot.com/2011/05/schedule.html">"homebrew" P90X and 1 on 1 with Tony Horton program</a>. <br />
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I can really feel a difference in the leanness and overall toning. It feels good...and I'm committed. So I'll just keep bringing it!bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504202734949876580.post-33546121787490561132011-05-25T10:43:00.000-04:002011-05-25T10:43:48.948-04:00Day 22<span style="color: #0b5394;">Tuesday, May 24: Cardio Intervals................................(One on One Vol. 2 Disc 1)</span><br />
Well, there's a first for everything. I couldn't find the Cardio Intervals DVD...so I did nothing today. I've been doing really well through the first 3 weeks. I'm bummed but am inspired to not miss any more days. bosox143http://www.blogger.com/profile/05395078228008081751noreply@blogger.com0