I did not do the Recovery and Mobility session today. Sundays are sometimes busy for our family, so the recovery often comes in the form of some food treats and relaxation. Today in particular, my parents visited from their home far away. The funny thing is that they are vegetarians now, and pretty health-conscious, but when we get together, it’s time for Chinese food, and on longer stays, maybe some pizza too. So a good time was had by all.
It has actually taken me a while to catch up on this blog entry, because I wanted to take the time to recap Phase 1. I was anxious to start P90X2 as soon as it arrived, and that meant I did my practice sessions in mid-December, and my “start date” was December 26. I did not make the time to take pictures of myself, take careful measurements, or figure out how to use my body fat calipers again, since I put them away a while back. All that aside, here is what I can tell you, based on my worksheets and blog entries:
- I have lost 4 lbs since New Year’s Day, when most of my overeating ended
- I have averaged about 2200 calories per day, which is my goal
- I have lost about half an inch in my belly (now approaching 32″ again, which is my goal)
- My balance has improved from week to week on the same exercises
- I have completed most of my scheduled Ab Ripper and Yoga sessions
Looking through those worksheets Tony Horton mentions so often, I notice that my repetitions are increasing from week to week, for the most part, and the weight I use for some exercises has increased. For example, in week 1, where I could barely do 3 or 4 burpees during a Total Body workout, now I can do 6 or 7 with good form. Throughout Phase 1, I have wondered if I was learning better form at the expense of a tougher workout, but I am finally getting to the point where it is tough and I know what I’m doing. That doesn’t mean I am doing it as well as Tony and the kids yet, but I feel good about how it’s going so far.
