To Sherri's shock she couldn't believe seventeen days has passed since their last post. We didn't fall off the face of the earth, we have just been busy, that's all! With that said, let's focus on what this blog is all about FITNESS and HEALTH!
So how are we doing on our P90X journey? The last time we posted we had just finished week 4. Since then, we have completed week 5 and week 6. Phase II introduced us to a new routine, which really works out our arms and chest. We like it well enough.
Unfortunately, during week 6 Sherri hit a wall (not literally, of course), but she was at a point where she had overused her muscles. Her knees and wrists ached and her body began to cramp in different areas whether she was working out or just relaxing.
Talk about someone who became discouraged. The last thing she wanted to do was slow down, but if she didn't, she might have had to stop completely to let her muscles heal. She has had to take a couple of days off and she has had to drop her intensity a bit. This has been frustrating for her, but she realizes that this alternative is better than getting injured and having to start all over again.
Steve's muscles are tender as well, so he has also dropped his intensity level for now. He can't afford a shoulder or arm injury, so it is best that he listens to his body.
We are half way through week 7 and we are looking forward to Week 8, as it is the "Rest Week" in Phase II. By the time we finish week 7 we will be half way through P90X. Woot! Woot!
Sherri's a little bit more of a pessimist and feels like her results should be better. She is still struggling to lose weight or tighten up her buttocks,thighs and abdomen. She wonders if they will ever be firm and flat, respectively. Steve, on the other hand, is the eternal optimist and says we are progressing well. The proof will be in the pics! Soon it will be time to measure and weigh in once again.
Finally, feel free to share your thoughts and comment on our blog. We would love to hear what is working and not working for you as you go through your fitness and health journey.
Until next time...
I hit a wall recently as well. I was thrown off by my pinched nerve a few weeks ago & I've been trying to get back on track. My diet has been good though & I'm getting better about breakfast so that has been helping me not gain anything else. I've pretty much eliminated soda entirely except on rare occasions. This week I also started going to a self defense class for women at Woodards Taekwondo. At first I wasn't thinking that I would be too sore, but after day 2 my muscles are very alive & well. Still working at it, but I like being healthier. Hang in there guys, you're looking great!
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