What is My Motivation

Hi All,

I am in my fourth week of P90X, almost done with the first Phase of the program.  It has been a challenge to get up a 5AM every day to bring it, but I feel great when I do!  I have not missed a single workout.

I have had some people ask me "What motivates you to do it?".  My answer can be summed up in one word "FAMILY".  I come from a family with a long history of heart disease.  My father died at an early age of heart failure and I am built just like him.  I desire to be around for a long time to provide for and protect my family. So I must make wise choices.

So going into P90X, I asked my kids and my wife to color in posters and then draw a picture of  their favorite thing to do with Dad.  Those posters have become my inspiration wall where I work out.  Every time I press play I see the reason why I need to work hard, Right there on the wall.  I can no longer be passive in life, I must TAKE LIFE ON!! No one is going to do it for me, I must choose.

Two Weeks In

Hi All,

Well, I am two weeks into my P90X adventure.  I have been diligent to press play every morning at 5am and to work hard for each session.  It is rough some days, but I always feel good after getting through it!

After the first week, I weighed myself and I was down 3 pounds!  I thought, "thats great, if I do 3 lbs a week, then I will meet my weight loss goal easily".  Then the end of week two came and I weighed myself again. NO CHANGE!!!  At first it was a bit of a let down, but then I took my measurements again. :)

In two weeks I had taken 1.25" off my waist, 1" off my hips, 1.5" off my chest and 1" off each thigh!!  So what I learned is to not be tied to the scale. I am reshaping my body a little at a time and weight is not the total picture.

Muscle weighs more than Fat, so I am more determined than ever to stay on the Nutrition Plan and keep pressing play every day.  As always, I hope my journey will encourage others to eat right and get fit!!

P90X Kickoff

Hi All,

For those of you who are unaware, I started P90X on September 13, 2010 and I have completed the first 5 days.

My whole mindset behind the desire to take on a workout like P90X is to be Healthy.  Honestly I got tired of always being tired.  I am 43 lbs over weight and carrying around all that extra poundage is a big drain.  I just do not have the energy that I once had.  I have tried diets in the past, but they may work for a while, but the weight always seemed to come back.  So finally, I said to myself, "Self, it is time to change your lifestyle in a dramatic positive way, not only for yourself, but for your family."

So my P90X journey has begun and I will be blogging about it throughout.  P90X for me a start to a new lifestyle of healthy eating and exercise.  Yes, I know it will not be easy and at times painful, but I am dedicated to pressing the play button every day and following the nutrition plan as closely as I can.

If there is any way I can motivate or inspire other to do the same, better yet.