P90X

[Dave Gray]

I took a before pic.  I will take one at 30 and 60 days, and then a final one.  But I don't think I should show them, or even look at them until I'm all done.

[badger6]

I took a before pic.  I will take one at 30 and 60 days, and then a final one.  But I don't think I should show them, or even look at them until I'm all done.

I'll only have a before and after. I might post them up 2nd week of July or I may just post mine with yours. When is your 90 days up ? You look to be a month behind me so I may do a 120 day with my before and after. Depends on what I want to do after I get back from vacation...........

[Dave Gray]

I am at the end of my 1st month now.  So, 2 more months, roughly.  Early August?

[Dave Gray]

Today I started the workout portion of Phase 2.

It's similar to before, except we did Chest, Biceps, and Triceps.  Some exercises were ones that we've been doing, but they are in conjunction with new things.

It was very pushup heavy.

I was actually a little bit nervous, having heard so much about it.  Sure enough, it was hard.  I did my best and modified so that I was feeling worked out with each exercise.  I was beat by the end, comparable to the first couple of weeks of the program. 

[Dave Gray]

No P90X yesterday.  My workout partner took the day off.  We also missed this morning, but are slated to do Yoga X after work today.

[bsfins]

A few questions Dave,kind of adding to Brian's questions.....

1.) I know you're trying to add some muscle,tone up...What happens after the 90 day workout?

As a fat guy,I walk by a restaurant and gain 5 lbs,So diet and exercise has to be a lifestyle change...not just a quick diet.I would love to swim a 2-3 times a week,I love water,and think it's something I could for a lifetime.

(I'm sorry not knowing Mrs. Dave made me wonder.Sorry for being so personal,overly touchy feely,all about the feelings of the question..Feel free to tell me none of my business)

2.) I'm curious about Mrs. Dave's thoughts on your working out,while she's with child,was she all for it?

(just from my experience) The hormones,and changes with the woman's body getting bigger is sometimes really hard on them...You're sort of going through kind of life changing,self improvement...It tends to make for a hard situation,on top of being pregnant...

[Dave Gray]

After the 90 days, there is a maintenance type of thing.  It's not as strenuous as the regular program.  ...like a traditional weight/cardio program a few times a week, plus normal, healthy eating.  I have not looked into the specifics of that, yet.

As for my wife, you're totally right.  I think it's hard on her to see me trying to be fit, while she gets bigger with pregnancy.  I talk about the program a lot, because it uses up so much of your mental capital.  I think she may be resentful sometimes, but she hides it well.  I wouldn't say that she goes out of her way to be supporting, but she's understanding, at least.

[Dave Gray]

I'm back into it fully.  Yesterday was yoga (after work).  I am improving, but got ambitious in a move that I wasn't ready for and (literally) fell on my head.  That was unpleasant and a little bit scary.  I was able to pull off a new move (if only for a second).

Today was legs and back.  I increased weight and reduced reps and got through it pretty well.  The Ab Ripper supplement is getting easier, as well.  My form is getting better.

I didn't take 30 days pictures.  My camera is locked in the office, so I keep forgetting to take it home.  I'll do it at the end, I guess.

[Brian Fein]

Take a 32 days picture.  Its not too late!

[Dave Gray]

Before we started:


After Phase 1 (really, at the 35 day mark):


Side by Side:

[Dave Gray]

I also have side pics and back pics.  I notice the most difference in my shoulders, ab definition, and shape of my arms.  I took a picture flexing today, but since I didn't have a "before" flexing pic, there's not much to measure it against.

I also have pics of my workout partner, and another girl who's not doing P90x, but is doing a pilates and yoga program.  Both show results, but my life would be threatened if I posted their picture.

[badger6]

Damn, are you posting pics already, ha ha ? Just couldn't wait to show off could ya. Anyhow you are doing good for just a month or so in. I think that I'll wait til my 90 is up to post my pics. Just make sure that if I leave them up too long and can't edit my post that you will take them down if I ask you to. I wish I had all those dumbbells that you have in the pics. My equipment is what you would call, "limited", ha ha.


BTW, is that a scar on your chest ?

[Dave Gray]

Yep, that's a scar.  I had surgery for pectoral excavatum when I was 5.  Google it....it's pretty crazy looking.   I have a scar all the way from my bellybutton to my sternum.

[badger6]

Yep, that's a scar.  I had surgery for pectoral excavatum when I was 5.  Google it....it's pretty crazy looking.   I have a scar all the way from my bellybutton to my sternum.

Ha, ha, we can compare workouts and scars. At least I ain't the only one. I got one too, had colon cancer in 2002 and they removed the tumor and a foot of shit pipe to go with it. Goes from an inch above my belly button down about 6 inches. It is probably more noticeable than yours though. The color is darker. I guess that it's good to have since it didn't kill me but I wish I could make it go away !!!

[badger6]

Hey that's weird. I googled pectoral excavatum and after reading it I can tell you that my best friend that I've known since the 5th grade has that exact same thing. He never got it fixed though. He lives in Memphis now and I haven't seen him with his shirt off for a long time. But since he is cultivating his pot belly and man boobs these days, it probably isn't a pretty sight. We always used to joke about how his parents used to drop him and beat him on his chest with a ball peen hammer.