Day 17: P90X Shoulders & Arms; Ab Ripper X; 30 minute jog

Shoulders & Arms is one of my favorite workouts of the P90X program, which I have made very apparent to my friends on Facebook and Twitter as I just love the exercises in it and how ripped (well, not actually "ripped) but it does make me feel good. Some of my favorite exercises in this workout are the side-tri rises (I could do 15 on each side this week), static curls (15lbs) and then my all-time favorite the alternating shoulder press. I was able to increase my weights from 10lbs to 15 lbs on some of the exercises and I am thrilled with that. Today, I am really kinda stiff and sore in the shoulders and biceps but such a great feeling of accomplishment.

Ab Ripper of course was killer but I have come to the conclusion that I will not be able to do them all right away so taking breaks is OK. So, today instead of focusing on getting the full 25 repetitions in I focused on taking my time, going slower, and doing as many as I can in the time allotted. I think doing that will be much better for me physically and mentally so that I can get stronger each time I do them. My VERY least favorite is the p ifer scissors probably because I get very weak in my hip flexors and then it starts to really hurt. Darn it! Oh well, baby steps!

On the days that I lift or weight train, I decided to add in about 20-30 minutes of cardio whether that we walking my dogs, going for a jog, or using our elliptical machine. Today was a 30 minute jog because the weather was SO nice outside. So far, in week 3, I am down almost 5 lbs and an inch around my waist. I am so pumped. My hard work is paying off and I am in only 3 weeks!

I did really well with my eating habits today following the P90X nutrition guide to a T. I love the P90X Workout Recovery drink which is probably the thing that I look forward to the most each day. Here is my favorite concoction using this drink. Get yours here.

In a blender mix:
12 oz of cold water
1 package of P90X workout recovery drink (or a scoop if you have the bulk container)
1/2 a banana
1 scoop of Vanilla Whey Protein
ice

Yum-O! Ok, have a great day everyone. Until my next workout! :-)