Week 8, the OFF week

That’s exactly what it was too, OFF big time. I think I did 2 total P90X workouts and only a few runs and rides too. It was wonderful sleeping in and getting a good recovery week. I did not know how badly I needed it.

If I were more focused this week I would have better results. However, buying new jeans helped me realize this is a very real program. About 18 lbs lost and 5 inches on the waist and I feel fantastic. Thanks everyone for the help! I will be taking my pics soon and will try to post something.

Since it was an “OFF” week it is more fun to talk about what was “ON”. We went to a Newsboys concert Saturday night with the kids and found a way to get in the front. TOO COOL. It was one of their first concerts with new lead singer Michael Tate formerly from DC talk. It was off the chart fun. I had my little girl on my shoulders just singing along the entire time. It’s hard to believe we could be that close, they are awesome. I will try to post a quick video of them signing “He Reigns”, one of my favorite tunes.

Hooked up on chest and back today and really took it to the next level. I have 30 days left and don’t want to leave anything to regret. So I want to hit it hard the entire last 4 weeks and see what is possible. I am so happy, I consider myself a changed person already.

God Bless

He Reigns, with backup vocals

Week 7 Doing the time

P90X is becoming so natural it is like brushing my teeth each day, which is a very good thing. That makes this weeks post comparable to cutting the grass in terms of amusement. I am cruising into the rest week feeling great, however, I do find a week “off” to be completely unnatural.

I skipped legs and back again, but got in a hard 14 mile run to replace it. My legs are not what need the work anyway and we have had amazing weather. Overall the running is a great boost for me in many ways so it’s a no guilt compromise.

I am looking forward to hitting the phase 1 workouts again. During this last phase I have to put a 100% focus on diet and nutrition since I have made some bad choices this week (not terrible, just bad). I continually make progress but I can’t get too comfortable. I find summer brings too many neighborhood gigs where a casual drink and some heavy food seem to go well.

We’ll give this next week some miles and good diet and see if we can get a 60 day review I am satisfied with. See ya in 7.