Fibromyalgia vs. P90X

Week 3 & 4

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:02:00 -0700

It took me a while to finish these weeks, but I did! I had some things come up at work that set me back a little, plus a small injury that lasted longer than I wanted it to. I am still looking to change my disease with this workout and feel that it is very possible to do.

I love what this workout does for me each and every day, so much that I felt different when I wasn't working out these last few weeks. I lost some of the energy that I had attained from these workouts. I want that back, very quickly. Plus, by taking some time away from the P90X I lost some flexibility in both Stretching and Yoga, very much missed.
Yoga does more for me than any other workout in this Program. How?

My job at Wal-Mart is kind of stressful and Yoga takes all the stress away
My flexibility has been a ? mark all my life, Yoga has changed that in an instant
It gives me the ability to strengthen my core from week to week
Yoga has taught me to breath through pain, instead of letting it linger

Now that I am back in full force I am looking forward to taking this workout to the next level. When I went through this program the first time, I did not work hard, rather I did each exercise with the thought that I wanted to get through them. For example; when it was a weight lifting exercise I only lifted 8-10lbs at the most, now I am lifting 15-20lbs on those same exercises. That doesn't seem like much to you, but it is, trust me!
My goal is not to bulk up for size purposes instead to build muscle in places that will help my Fibromyalgia take a back seat in this Journey. I have done no research in this matter, I am taking a chance on the Muscle Confusion from P90X, there just has to be something out there that can help slow this disease down to the point where it takes a back seat in my life.

If I had to describe where I am at right now and where my diseases are as well, I would describe it like this:

Before I started this Journey- Fibromyalgia & Lupus were in the drivers seat
After I started P90X I moved Both to the middle of the drivers seat
Right now they are in the passengers seat
My goal is to put them both in the backseat for good

On another note, I have decided to join the "Team Beach Body" as a coach, my commitment to this is for one reason, to help people reach their goals one day at a time. My goal is not to hustle people with this company, but rather to use my story to help change peoples lives. I am grateful for Tony Horton's passion with his company that I want to share my success with all who will listen. If you are interested in trying one of the Beach Body Programs but you need more info., that's where I come in.
So Bring It,
Kevin

Week 2

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:10:00 -0700

This week was another amazing one, I love what I am getting from this workout and how well my body has reacted to each and every exercise. This has been an amazing journey so far and I am looking forward to what is to come.

I still love the Yoga and X Stretch workouts, but the other workouts are growing on me as well. I am still increasing the weight in every exercise that I can, to help with my diesease and to increase my strength all over my body. I still believe that what I am doing will pay greatly later in life, it's something I want to be able to pass along to others with this disease (Fibromyalgia) and other ones like this.

What is so amazing to me is everyone at work is so stressed and feeling the pressure of Management, but with me I am so relaxed and calm, not really who I was in the beginning of this disease. I love the stress relief that P90X has given me, but I actually think that most of the relief come from the stretching and Yoga.

I am looking forward to week three and what I will get from these workouts, I have gotten even stronger these last two weeks. Ready to start again!
Kevin

Week 1

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:50:00 -0700

This is very different for me, I am used to posting everyday and seeing how each workout effects me on a daily basis. However, I think I am going to like this a little more, I have seen how the workout effects me on a daily basis from the last Journey, to how my body is going to react from a week to week basis. Plus, this time around I am using more weights, I have increased the weights on almost every exercise so far, and I feel really good. I really thought that I would struggle in the beginning of this new Journey, but so far that has not happened. I will be looking for it to come though, I just know that I am putting my body to the test, so I will be ready when it happens.

I still love the Yoga workout, to me it's the core workout in this entire Journey, and I knocked it out of the park this week. I had trouble in the middle of the workout, but was able to recover pretty fast to finish. This new Journey will be tough, but I believe that I am ready for it. I have been preparing myself daily for this new Journey, to get more out of it.

My GOAL with this workout is to change my disease, not to build muscle, but it would be nice to do both. Because I love how I feel right now, I feel really good and I know that this is just the beginning of something new. I am looking forward to what each new week will bring. My weight is still down and my muscles are growing, which makes my pain levels almost disappear, awesome for me!

Week Two starts tomorrow,

Kevin

Day 90 & 91

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:13:00 -0700

What a way to end this Journey! The last 2 days had to be the best of this whole adventure. The workouts were X Stretch & Yoga X, my two favorites in this whole P90X workout routine.

I thought when I started this whole thing, there was no way I would ever get to the end. I am here though, and very proud to be here. I really thought that it would be tougher, this P90X workout is one of the hardest workouts on the planet, and I knocked it out of the park. Now, I may not have gotten the same results as others did when they completed the 90 day challenge. However, I finished and to me that's enough for me this time around!

Since I have completed the course and know that my body can take it, the time has come for me to step it up a little. I have already started a new Journey and I am looking forward to the results that I am going to get this time around, knowing that my body can handle this workout I think that it will be different.

The first 91 days of P90X has done some great things for my two muscle diseases, my Fibro. has changed and that was the result I was looking for. Most people do this workout to lose weight, I did it to change my Diseases and I think it is working. I feel completely different right now than when I started some 3 months ago. My goal is not to feel different, it is to change my stars and I think I am well on my way to doing just that.

I am going to continue this blog, because it's the way I can tell my story, but I am not going to post everyday like I have been. Instead I am going to post weekly, so when I finish a week I will tell about it in the post, there are 13 weeks in this new journey. My hope is that I will see better results in these weeks than I did in the first Journey. One way I will see better results is by ramping up the workouts, by lifting more weights and completing all the workouts.

I am looking forward to what will come from this new workout, so stay tuned to this blog for more info. on what P90X is doing for Fibromyalgia. Bring It!

Kevin

Day 89

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Tue, 9 Aug 2011 21:27:00 -0700

Yesterday was still tough, but I got more out of this Core Synergistics workout than I did just a few days ago. I was more prepared for the total body workout this time around. This exercise routine is starting to become one of my favorites of this whole Journey, because it is so tough. It is going to take me another go around to get this one down. I am pretty comfortable with all the different workouts in this P90X workout, but this one is just so tough. I like it that way!

What make Core Synergistics so Hard?

You have to use your core on almost every exercise, and if you don't learn how to control your core you will struggle with this workout. The last time I did this workout, I did not use my core very well. This time I did some things differently and I made it through the workout with more energy. I like the idea of using your whole body on every exercise, it almost like you have to think while you are working at the same time. I am not used to that! Every workout has something that you should focus on while you are working out, but this one goes to the extreme, and I am starting to like it. There are only about 4 exercises that use weights, and this workout is the toughest one of them all. So I guess weights doesn't make the workout tough!

I am getting ready for the last 2 workouts of this Journey, they just happen to be my favorites of this whole P90X Routine, Yoga X & X Stretch. I am almost to the end, so pumped right now, can't believe that I made it through this amazing journey. Want to throw myself a party, but don't have time for that, but I am very proud.

Kevin

Day 88

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 21:56:00 -0700

Today was tough, the workout was Kenpo. I am thinking it wasn't just the workout, I was tired. However I still did the workout and finished the whole thing, but it wore me out. I still like what this one is doing for me and my fibro., it is increasing my flexibility in places I never thought possible. The kicks and punches have gotten stronger and better than when I first started this journey 3 months ago. My body has responded very well to this workout and I feel like this one has helped almost as much as the Yoga X workout.

I really do lie the Stretches before the workout, I have added a couple of them to my routine that I do everyday to help me recover for the next workout. These stretches have added some much needed flexibility to my legs and hamstrings, both weaknesses of mine for a long time.

Kenpo Stretches before the workout:

Straight Arm Reaching Torso Twist- reach right arm up tall and grab your right wrist with left hand, with wide feet reach to the left with a straight back across to the other side and back up tall. Now repeat this time going all the way to the floor to increase the stretch and repeat on the other arm.
Kneeling Lunge/Reaching Arm Stretch- from runners pose kneel down and raise you arms like you are in cresent pose, hold for 30 seconds, and repeat on other side.
Lying Hamstring Stretch- with both feet straight keep one leg on the floor and raise the other leg up into the air, hold for 30 seconds, then go for toe lock or hold same position and lower that leg out to the side keeping the other legs stright on the floor, lay you other arm out to the side and look that direction. Repeat on other side.
Pigeon into Kenpo Quad Stretch- from your knees place your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your waist, bring your right knee to your hands and collapse forward. Then slide your back leg up a little and reach back to grab your ankle on that leg and pull by leaning forward. Repeat on other side.
Frog- still on hands and knees, spread legs wide, keeping legs in parallel position. Lower upper body down towards the floor while gently pressing hip backwards. Modify intesnity by resting on forearms.

These are a great way to start or end your day, or at least it is for me. I love what these have done for my body and the results they have given me over the last 3 months. I have to recover fast today, because I have Core Synergistics later tonight. Getting pumped about the finish,

Kevin

Day 87

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sun, 7 Aug 2011 20:57:00 -0700

Yesterday was tough, Core Synergistics was the workout and it kicked my tail. This is one that I dread when it comes up because it's a total body workout. Core Synergistics is a beast of a workout, but kind of fitting for a beast of a Disease.

From the very beginning of this workout you will see why it's a beast, there is no holding back in this one, either you give it your all or it will take it from you. I have figured some things out while doing this workout, if you use your core to get you through the hardest parts you will be able to finish strong in the end. I think it is designed that way. This is what makes the workout so tough, if you are unable to use your core, you will be to tired to finish. That has happened to me a few times.

I was surprised that there was no soreness today though, I expected to be very sore from the workout. However, I do have to give that credit to my routine, it got me to this point and it sure got me through last night's workout. I love the way I feel right now, I am pretty tired but that's not from the workout, I have worked a lot of hours this week at work. I know that if I hadn't started this workout when I did, I would be struggling right now at work. P90X, is the real deal, and while I will not get the results that most have received in doing this workout, I will have accomplished one thing. I proved that someone with 2 muscle Diseases could make it through a very tough Workout Routine. You see in the beginning I did not try to build the muscles that most did with Workout. I have proved my point, and now in the second round I will get the results that come from this workout. Plus, I have not followed the meal portions for the P90X Journey, nor have I quit drinking sodas. The next round will be different, I know now what I need to do, it's time to take it to the next level.

Kevin

Day 86

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sat, 6 Aug 2011 20:49:00 -0700

Yesterday was another Awesome workout, X Stretch. It was supposed to be Core Synergistics but I had to work late and so I reversed a couple of the workout to fit my schedule. I did the Stretch workout because was the workout that best a best fit for the time crunch I was in.

Plus, I already do most of this workout on a daily basis. I am so amazed at how well I have done with the stretching in this Journey. When I started some 86 days ago I never thought I would be here right now. I can touch the floor on a couple of the Standing stretches, never thought that could happen, but it did!
The seated stretches are amazing, but when I started, they sucked. I could not reach past my knees on any of them, now almost to my ankles, blows my mind.

I am glad I switched the workouts, because for some reason I needed to stretch really good and I did. I am trying to get ready for Core Synergistics later today, this one is so tough, because it's a total body workout and the toughest workout in this Journey. This workout will make you better, so I am glad I stretched today to get my body ready for this one.
Kevin

Day 85

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Fri, 5 Aug 2011 20:34:00 -0700

Yesterday was another amazing workout, my goal is to be able to master all the moves and poses in this Yoga X workout. I am close to being there but I still need more work! I absolutely love Yoga X and what this exercise does for me and my Diseases. I feel amazing after each workout, but it did not start that way. In the beginning, I was not sure if I was going to like this workout, because it was very hard to do. As the days have passed and my body has gotten stronger this workout has gotten easier.

My core strength has improved so much and it's mostly from Yoga and Stretching. My body almost feels no pain throughout the day, and it's because I do Yoga. I never in a thousand years would have thought that Yoga would do this for me. Had I known this, I would have started this a long time ago, very happy that I challenged myself with this P90X Journey.

Given all that I have accomplished throughout this Journey, if I didn't have my routine, I would be at day one still. This is no joke, my routine is what got me this far. I have been asked so many times if I feel pain or if I have flare ups. The answer is simple but hard for most to understand, I have not had a flare up ONE TIME during this whole journey. The reason is the simple part, my routine is solid, so solid that I am starting over with my family when I finish the first journey.

My Routine

First when I wake up I apply the Two Old Goats to my Shoulders, Arms & Abs
Next I stroll to the Fridge and drink a 2oz shot of Vemma
Then I Stretch my Hamstrings with a forward bend, then a one legged bend on both sides, to a seated glute stretch on both legs, I usually go right into the Kenpo Quad Stretch or Pigeon
I stretch my arms and Shoulders only if they need it with what I like to call a morning stretch, then I stretch the arm across the body and then to a triceps stretch over the head.

I use these stretches almost everyday, usually after the X Stretch & the Yoga X workouts I do not stretch in the morning, because I don't need the Stretch to get going.

I have to say that it's an amazing feeling to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to go, a feeling that before this Journey began I did not know what that felt like. Now, I get that all the time and it is completely amazing. I am so pumped to start the last week of this Journey off with Yoga X. Now I am getting ready for the last 6 workouts, so Bring It P90X!

Kevin

Day 84

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Thu, 4 Aug 2011 15:59:00 -0700

Yesterday was amazing, I mean what a way to end a long week. X Stretch was the workout and man did my body needed that today. This week was tough on my body all the changes at work and with my body, it was time to relax and have a good stretch.

This workout is just plain amazing for my Fibromyalgia, plus it's a great starting point to a new week. Today I am starting my last week of this Journey, I am so pumped about making it through this 91 Day challenge, and X Stretch is the reason I am here to this point. I love everything about this workout, the stretches are amazing and they get to a point of starting over and I love that about this workout.

What makes X Stretch so amazing?

The stretches start at the neck and work their way down.
You spend a lot of time in certain areas: Hamstrings, Lower Back, Abs, Neck and Shoulders
You leave the workout feeling refreshed
The workout sets you up for success throughout the P90X Journey
Other than the Yoga X Workout, it's the best workout in this series

I am ready for the last week of this Journey now, I wasn't sure I would feel ready to complete the workout after the week I had, but after X Stretch I feel ready to complete the journey.

Bring It!

Kevin

Day 83

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Wed, 3 Aug 2011 12:54:00 -0700

Yesterday was a good workout it was Kenpo and I am just starting to like this one. At first I didn't like it, but it kind of wears on you after a while. I was surprised yet again that I was able to go through the whole exercise with no problems. I have actually gotten better at the kick, I mean the height in my kicks have increased since the beginning of the workout. I think my increased flexibility has a ton to do with this, I am doing things now that I have never done, and it's because I am more flexible now than I ever have been.

This workout has a lot to do with my added flexibility, without it I would not be as far as I am right now. If I only get that from this workout I will be happy. When I add strength in my arms and mid section it is important that I have the right amount of stretching to condition those muscles, that's what I get from Kenpo.

I am so looking forward to X Stretch later today, I need a good stretch after the week I have had. My Job at Wal-Mart is heating up and the stress levels with everyone is growing, X stretch and Yoga help me get through times like this. Plus, this week was tough on my body during the workouts, I think my body is changing again, and that was tough on me the first time I went through this, so the stretching exercises are very important.

Until Next Time,

Kevin

Day 82

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Tue, 2 Aug 2011 19:09:00 -0700

Yesterday was a good workout but the day off killed me. I never thought the workout was going to end, but I stuck it out and finished it strong. Today my body was not as sore as I thought it would be.

The workout was legs and back so to me it was the perfect one to take a day off on, I was going to take the X Stretch day off, but work kept me out of this one and I didn't want to push to hard after coming so far.

The workout is a tough one for me, I was blessed with bird legs at birth, so working on legs is a tough one for me. There were parts of this workout I was not looking forward to, but I still pressed on. That has been my motto from the beginning of this whole Journey, no matter what obstacles present themselves to me, I will just press on. I guess the hardest part about legs and back is all the different lunges, most of them have weights, unlike the other workouts that have lunges those are with no weights. The weights make the exercises harder, you have to maintain form, and that can be tough with extra weights.

I am looking forward to Kenpo later today and then it's X Stretch, ready for that workout.

Until Next Time,

Kevin

Day 81

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:22:00 -0700

AMAZING Workout Yesterday! Yoga X in the P90X series just moves me in ways I can't explain, well I can but it might take a while. Today was the first time I made it all the way through the entire workout, I have been doing this workout a lot, but never got this far, it's an accomplishment that I will not forget.

This workout is the key to the whole program, if you can make it through this workout you can do any of the other ones with ease. I consider myself blessed to have found this workout and my Routine. Without either of them I would still be struggling along letting this disease have it's way.

Yoga X has added so much strength to my core is crazy, but so true! I remember early on this routine kicked my butt; however, I continued to practice and push myself to finish strong with each workout, and that is where I found the (chi, the yen and yang) to complete this workout. I believe that Yoga X might be the answer to all my questions. Let me explain! What I mean by this comment is:

Yoga builds strength in places I didn't think was possible
Yoga gives me an inner peace which allows me to control my stress levels
Yoga has given me a passion for working out, something I never thought I would have again
Yoga is the key to this whole workout, it opens the door to all the other workouts
Yoga has decreased the amount of pain I have to deal with on a daily basis
Yoga has opened my eyes to a whole new world of exercise and fitness
Yoga is the yen and the yang, that has built strength in my balance and legs
Yoga is the complete workout, that I could see myself doing on a daily basis

This workout is one that I look forward to each week, I like the other ones but not like this one. I have opened the door to so may good things because of this workout.

I am looking forward to the legs and back workout later today,

Kevin

Day 80

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:26:00 -0700

Yesterday was a very hard workout, mostly because I pushed myself a little further with Back & Biceps. I know it's my fault but I want to be sure I give myself every opportunity to change. This workout is so tough without the push because of all the curls. Just imagine how many different ways one can do a curl and I am pretty sure I did it yesterday in the workout. This workout is not really about size and strength as it is about changing my muscles for my Disease. The muscle confusion is working along with my recovery routine, by putting them both together I have found something besides pills that helps me deal with Fibromyalgia.

My goal is not to stop though, I want to see how far I can go with this new discovery. I know that I have to be careful though, I do not want to hurt myself in the process. Now that I know my body can handle the workout and the weights I am going to give each workout just a little more each time. I am a little surprised at how my body has responded to this workout, but I knew how strong my juice was, now I know that it's a little stronger than I thought. I really think that the juice has stepped it's game up right along with the workout. Maybe this doesn't make sense to you, but it does to me.

I know that this whole Journey would not be possible without the Juice.

I am looking forward to the next 10 days and the completion of this Journey, but I am really looking forward to Yoga later today. Bring It P90X!

Kevin

Day 79

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:15:00 -0700

Yesterday was Plyometrics and yet again this workout kicked my tail, but I wasn't very sore today, that's my routine's fault. I will take that though! This workout is tough on my body, because there is a lot of jumping off the ground and a ton of lunges. For some reason I like the workout though.

Maybe because I can do most of the workout with no problem.

My legs felt like jello when we were done, but it quickly went away. I have found that I am not very good at cardio workouts, so that is something I need to work on in future workouts. This is very surprising to me, when I was younger I was very good at things like that. I guess Fibro. has done more to my body than I thought. Now, I just have something else to work towards!

I am looking forward to another weight workout later today, it seems the harder I work the better I feel so you better believe that I will be bringing it these next few days that I have left in this Journey.

Kevin

Day 78

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:29:00 -0700

Yesterday was Chest, Shoulders & Triceps and today I am sore. I new it was coming though, I pushed so hard in the workout to see if I could and what result I would get from it. So I expected this day of soreness and I have to say that it's not as bad as I thought it would be. My routine is one of the reasons the soreness is not as bad as it could have been. It has been a workout changer, I have been adding to it as I go through this Journey, picking up different things to help me recover faster and faster.

What makes this workout so tough?

There are different kinds of push ups, one that you wouldn't do everyday.
There are weight lifting exercises that work the muscles you don't use.
Plus, more push ups where the whole body moves from side to side (Hate those)
There are weighted arm circles ( these hurt) but it's a good hurt.

This workout is just different all the way around, I have only done it three times, so it's not a regular workout, but I still like what I get from this workout.

I think this week is where my size is going to come from, so I am trying to get the most out of this week. I am looking forward to Plyometrics later today. Ready for a cardio workout!

Kevin

Day 77

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:30:00 -0700

Yesterday was amazing! If you suffer with a muscle disease this is something you might want to try. I never thought that stretching would do so much for me, but it has and I love every minute of this workout. What I like most about X Stretch is you can pause the tape and stretch for a longer time or you can skip one that you don't need.

X Stretch is one of the best workouts in this series. Yoga X is #1 for me, you might be different!

When I started this Journey I struggled with my flexibility, a lot. Now, I am more flexible all over my body and this does wonders for my Fibromyalgia.

My Top 10 Areas Where I Have Seen Increased Flexibility:

Standing Side Stretch- when I started this my stretch was horrible, now it has take shape and it looks 1,000 time better.
Shoulder Stand- I couldn't even do this one when I started, now I can do it and hold it for a while
Plough- again I could not do this one either, now I can drop my legs back over the couch and soon I will be at the floor.
Glute Stretch- I was able to do this one but not right. Now I can do it and do it right even pulling my arms towards my body to increase the stretch.
Wide Feet Forward Hamstring Stretch- Early on I could only go as far as my knees, now I can go to the floor, almost putting my palms on the floor.
Back Hero- couldn't do at all, now I can and even put my palm on the floor behind me.
Bow- in the beginning I could only reach one ankle, now I can reach both ankles and pull up to form the bow.
Seated Single Leg Hamstring Stretch- early on I could only reach my knee, now I can touch my ankles, never thought that would be possible on either side.
Standing Single Leg Hamstring Stretch- early on I could only reach my knee, now I can touch the floor with one hand and the other hand is past my ankle on both legs.
Camel- in the beginning I could not do this without cramping out, now I can not only do it but hold it for the full time. I am almost to the point where I can take my hands off my waist and reach them to the floor to increase the stretch.

As you can see this workout is amazing and it gets results, that's the most important part of the whole exercise. I know that when I started this Journey, results is what I was looking for. I have noticed that my increased flexibility has changed so many things. My pain levels have disappeared to almost none, my core has gotten so much stronger and my workouts have gotten better. I would recommend this workout to anyone who struggles with muscle pain.

I am so looking forward to starting week 12!

Until Next Time,

Kevin

Day 76

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:58:00 -0700

Yesterday was Kenpo and again it was another great workout. I have started using this workout to burn calories, and I think it is working. This workout does more for me than I thought it would in the beginning. I have gained some much needed flexibility from this workout and my muscles love the break they get when this workout comes up.

I was able to complete the entire workout again this time. I have been able to complete almost all the workouts the further I get into the Journey. This is the key to success with the P90X Workout.

Kenpo is not an easy workout, there are no weights involved, but there are a lot of punches and kicks. That alone will test you to the limit. Why? Because when you throw a lot of punches and Kicks, it is key not to bang your joint or pull a muscle in the process. You have to make sure that you get a real good stretch before the workout, that to is the key to success in this workout. I try to stretch before I start the video, just to make sure I am ready to kick and throw the punches.

I am so looking forward to X Stretch today, I need a good stretch for my whole body.

Until Tomorrow,

Kevin

Day 75

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:05:00 -0700

Yesterday was Legs & Back, this workout always kicks my tail! It doesn't matter how far into the workout I get either, this workout kills me. Maybe it's because of all the squats and lunges. I know that the workout is making me stronger, I am just wondering when I will make it all the way through.

Last night I missed some of the exercises because my legs were cramping up, this was the first time I had cramps in this whole Journey. I knew one day I would have to deal with this and I am glad it happened so late in this Journey. I was bale to battle through the workout and I pushed through to the end but it was a challenge.

Today I fully expected to have sore legs but to my surprise they were not sore, that is a complete testament to my routine. I had to start it right after the Ab Ripper X workout and it continued throughout the day. I am pretty sure that without my routine I would not have done the next workout in this P90X Journey.

Why is this workout so tough?

Sneaky Lunges- where your heals can not touch the floor 20 reps.
Side to Side Lunges- from a standing position lung to the right and to the left 20 reps.
Calf Raises- three different sets with 15lbs weights in each hand: toes pointed toward each other 25 reps, toes forward 25 reps and toes pointed out 25 reps.
Wall Squats- sitting on the wall for 1 min and 30 seconds
Step Back Lunges- with both feet side by side, step back for lunges with 8lbs weights in each hand 15 reps on each side
Dead Lift Squats- using no weights bend over and touch the floor while in a squat position
Super Skaters- doing a squat with one leg off the floor and that leg goes toward the back of the room while the same side arm goes toward the front of the room 25 reps on each side.
10 Different Pull Up Styles- doing close grip overhand and reverse grip + 9 more different kinds of pull ups, enough to give the legs a break every now and then.

I love this workout, but it wears me out. I am looking forward to Kenpo later tonight, day 76 is right around the corner.

Kevin

Day 74

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:55:00 -0700

Yesterday Was Amazing! Yoga X was the workout and I am sold on the fact that this is the best workout in this series. This workout alone does so much for me and My Diseases, there is no doubt in my mind this is the anchor in the P90X Journey. Without this workout and the progress I have made, I would not be where I am right now.

Early on I was just trying to get through the first 45 minutes, now I am soring like an eagle through the whole workout, something I never thought was possible. I still haven't conquered all the poses, but every workout brings success and that's all you can ask for. I have even found myself practicing the poses throughout the day, in the shower, at work in my spare time and anywhere I think about this workout. My mind has done a 180 when it comes to Yoga. I have even been on Google looking for new poses to help me increase my progress.

When I started this Journey, Yoga was the one workout I wanted to skip, that was until I did the first workout and woke up the next morning feel amazing. Now, I am counting down the days until I can do this workout again and again.

Top 10 things that Yoga X Does for Me and my Diseases:

Added Flexibility
Strength
Core Strength
Mental Toughness
Balance
Muscles Rebuilding
Toughness
Stress Release
Muscle Strength
Muscle Growth

All of these 10 things have completely changed my Diseases and my body. I never thought that yoga would give so many things, but it has and I am loving every minute of it. Now, my goal is to add to each of these 10 things each and every time I do this workout.

My goal with this Journey is to change my diseases, and I believe that I have already done that. Now I just have to take it to the next level. Looking forward to Legs and Back later today.

Bring It,

Kevin

Day 73

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:58:00 -0700

Yesterday was Shoulders & Arms, and let me just say WOW! I used more weights than I ever have (this is becoming a regular statement as of late), and I think the reason for this is because my body is adjusting so well to the increase from workout to workout. Over the last couple of Weeks I have started using more weights, steadily increasing from one workout to the next. The muscle confusion is what allows me to do this, with that piece missing it would be difficult for me to do. I am so surprised with how much I can do, with the weights that is. When I first started this workout, I was doing 5-8lbs in almost every exercise. Now, I am doing 15-30lbs with every different exercise. In just 60 days I have made so much progress that I am totally amazed. I think I might even increase to 35-40 in this next week of workouts.

One of the main reasons I am able to continue to improve is my Routine. It has been a while since I have spoken about this. But without this routine I would not be where I am right now. I wake up every morning and do the same thing over and over. I have to say it is much better than waking up with a disease that's out of control. In fact I have found something that my Disease doesn't like, exercise. Wish I would have know this years ago, I would have made the jump a long time ago.

I am so looking forward to Yoga X Tomorrow, really can't wait!

Bring It P90X!

Kevin

Day 72

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 20:24:00 -0700

Yesterday was Plyometrics and what a workout it was. I think from the start of this workout I have under estimated Plyometrics. Just now starting to see what I am gaining from this workout. It took me a while to see this, but it is all beginning to become clear. This workout is giving me stamina, just like a cardio workout would. Plus, I am gaining some much needed balance in my lower body.

I am looking forward to what I am going to get from this workout throughout the rest of this journey. So far Plyometrics has not given me any problems, I don't get very sore after doing this workout. That's a plus for me, because most of the workouts are tough, so it's nice to have a workout that is different.

I believe that I have gotten so much stronger and that is what helps me get through workouts like Plyometrics. The added strength allows me to push a little harder and to get more out of each workout. At first, I didn't like this workout, but now I understand what it's doing for me and my Fibromyalgia, and I love the workout & the results that I am getting. Looking forward to weights tomorrow!

Until Next Time!

Kevin

Day 71

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:39:00 -0700

Yesterday was another great workout, although, I know that after weights and Push Ups I will not feel the real soreness for a couple of days. I did a lot of push ups and that usually takes a couple of days for the soreness to set in. The workout was tough because I did more reps in all the different exercises throughout this workout. I felt it, right after the workout, my arms were very tight. Today however, I do not feel that bad! I have gained so much strength in these last 70 days it just blows my mind.

This whole journey is not about big muscles, it's about changing my disease. I believe that I am on the right track with this workout. I may not get where I want with this first round, but somewhere down the line I will find a way to ease this beast of a disease.

The progress that I have made already is amazing. Before this workout I would wake up with no feeling of life, my disease always had control, now it does not! I may have a little more soreness each day to deal with but for the most part it is gone by mid morning.

I remember doing this very workout on Day 1, I was doing maybe 5 push ups and I was on my knees because I couldn't do them the right way. Now, I am doing them the right way, and on day 71 I did 10-15 of each one.

Push Ups Round 1:

Standard Push Ups- I did 15
Military Push Ups- I did 10
Wide Fly Push Ups- I did 15
Decline Push Ups- I did 10
Diamond Push Ups- I did 10 (this is the only one I did on my knees because of my wrist issues)
Dive-Bomber Push Ups- I did 15

Round 2:

Standard Push Ups- I did 15
Military Push Ups- I did 10
Wide Fly Push Ups- I did 15
Decline Push Ups- I did 10
Diamond Push Ups- I did 10 ( from my knees)
Dive Bomber Push Ups- I did 10 (to tired to do any more)

If you combine all them together I did 140 push ups last night, way more than I ever thought possible in a thousand years. This total is all about how this program has changed me and my body. This shows my progress from the start of this workout to now, my goal is to get to 150 and I think I can do it.

The workout was Chest and Back, but my arms are the body part that felt this workout the most, at least right now. I am looking forward to Plyometrics tomorrow, this workout will test me to say the least. It's more of a cardio workout, and I struggle with those. Bring It P90X, is that all you got!

Kevin

Day 70

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:17:00 -0700

Yesterday was amazing! X Stretch is like my new best friend, I do it all the time, but yesterday I needed it real bad. This workout stretches my whole body and it releases so much stress and I think I had a little to get rid of. This was the first time I had gone through the whole workout, I usually only do what my body needs.

I felt so awesome this morning when I woke up, I almost didn't want to go to work, but I did! A normal morning is full of soreness, today I was not sore a bit. I owe that to X Stretch last night!

This is another complete workout that I have progressed in this workout so well though. When I started my flexibility was very bad, now it is so much better, that I believe it has allowed me to push myself in each and every workout. In the beginning I was at my knees on every stretch, now I am at the floor with both hands. That just amazes me!

If I had to pick one Stretch out of this workout it would be single leg hamstring stretch from a standing position. I love what this stretch has done for me in every workout that I do.

I am looking forward to starting week 11 later today!

Until Next Time,

Kevin

Day 69

noreply@blogger.com (Kevin Horne) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:35:00 -0700

Yesterday was different, I was tired, that hasn't happened lately, but I guess vacation caught up with me, or it cold have been the ride home (14 hours). Anyways, the workout was Kenpo and I surprised myself. I was able to do the whole workout, I threw every punch and kick in this routine. This was the first time for me, but I hope it's not the last.

Kenpo is a different kind of workout, but I like what it gives me! I think this one has helped me more than I thought it would. Let me explain!

In the beginning I thought this workout was kind of stupid, but now that I am 69 days into the workout I see the bigger picture. I have gained so much flexibility in this workout, never saw that one coming. I see how each workout supports the next. Just three days ago I was sore and my stretches did nothing for me, now I can touch the floor, and I think that most of that comes from doing it so much, but the other part is this workout. Before I started this workout, I could not kick at all now, I still struggle with my balance, but I can get through the workout a lot easier than I could in the beginning.

Early on I was afraid of throwing punches and kicks, now that I am stronger and more flexible it takes less energy to complete this workout. My stamina has gone through the roof and I like that.

I am so looking forward to X Stretch later today, I need a good stretch after a long week, plus it will get me ready for next week. Like I said before each workout supports the next one, so today's workout is very important.
Bring It,
Kevin