My Power Journey

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Power90: Day 1: Here I Go Again

12/30/2019

Today marks not only the first day of Power 90, but also the first day of My Power Journey 2020.  I’m starting this journey starts two days before 2020, because I like to start the week off on a Monday, and because I want to complete as many Tony Horton’s 90 day workout programs as is possible in the year 2020.  I’m starting with the 90 day program that started it all, “Power90.”After completing the first two workouts (Sweat and Ab workout combined), I’m very pleased that I choose this program to start My Power Journey 2020.  (I completed once before, years ago, but I’d forgotten program’s approachableness). While there is work to this workout, I was able to complete it without being discouraged.

About Power90

The Power 90 Boot Camp program was created in 2001.  It’s six workouts, Ab Ripper 100, Ab Ripper 200, Sweat 1–2, Sweat 3–4, Sculpt 1–2, and Sculpt 3–4. As suggested by the numbers in the title of the workouts, the intensity increases over the 90 day period.The Power90 program is older and less intense than P90X, and P90 (the updated, rebooted Power90). Most everyone can do it, and it’s far less intimidating, and less discouraging for someone new to working out (or for someone badly out of shape).  Like all of Tony Horton’s programs, there are modifications for some of the moves, and Tony encourages pausing as needed. 

Power90 can be streamed through https://www.beachbodyondemand.com, and workout materials such as the following calendar can be downloaded.  (If you decide to join me on this journey, please consider making me your coach).

Power90 Workout: Sweat 1-2, & Ab Ripper 100 Heart rate information was collected via a FitBit Ionic

Total Calories Burned from Walk(s) and Workout(s): 388

Thought of the day:

Restarting a journey can be daunting, or invigorating, and sometimes, it can be both. 

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,524 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,688 Estimated Calories Consumed = 840 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Cafe Latte

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Naturelo Premium: Bone Strength Plant Calcium Complex

Veggie Collagen: Veggie Collagen Extra Strength

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P90X (Classic): Day 16: Jump Knee Tuck is the Dream

July 25, 2017

I may not have been good a Plyometrics, but it was fun, especially the last part of it.  Oh boy does it burn calories!

Even with a padded mat, my jumping was loud for my downstairs neighbors. I had to keep my jumps small.  So, I wasn’t sure how much improvement I would be able to do, but I was burning calories, working hard, and having fun.

Yoga Every Day

"Root to Rise" S6:EP1 Hatha w/ Rodney Yee https://www.gaia.com/video/root-rise

P90X Workout: Plyometrics

Tracked Walks:

Lunch Walk

Walk Home

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: #

Thought of the day: Fun and sweat can go hand in had.

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

3,452 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,945 Estimated Calories Consumed =  1,507 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Café Latte

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Garden of Life: SPORT Certified Grass Fed Whey

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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P90X (Classic): Day 15: Are You on the Badass Team?

July 24, 2017

It was another typical Monday morning. Therefore it was time to rock my inner badass, and then work my chest and back P90X style; all before heading into work to write test cases. 

Yoga Every Day

"Rock Your Inner Badass" S5:EP20 Hatha w/ Steph Schwartz https://www.gaia.com/video/rock-your-inner-badass

P90X Workout: Chest And Back

Tracked Walks:

Lunch Walk

Walk Home

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,239

Thought of the day: I have an inner badass, and she likes to rock.

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,994 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,665 Estimated Calories Consumed =  1,329 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Café Latte

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Garden of Life: SPORT Certified Grass Fed Whey

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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W2: P90X (Classic): Calorie Deficit

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W2: P90X (Classic): FitBit Weekly Stats

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P90X (Classic): Day 14: Who Needs Caffeine

July 23, 2017

So, it was apparent that the previous day’s rest and food gave me a huge boost in energy this day.  It was so pleasant that morning to start with a bit of yoga, complete Kempo X, and follow that up with Stretch X.  I loved the combo, and it was nice to do it in the cool of the morning while also, getting my laundry done.  In a strange way, it felt like another kind of chill way to rest through the more but in workout kind of way.

Yoga Every Day

"Choose Positivity" S5:EP19 Vinyasa w/ Steph Schwartz https://www.gaia.com/video/choose-positivity

P90X Workout: Kempo X

Stretch X

Tracked Walks:

Walk to Get Smoothie and Go to VALA

Walk Around VALA

Walk to Store and Back to Home

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,695

Thought of the day: Eating well and resting one day provides a lot of energy for the next day

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

3,399 Estimated Calories Burned – 2,145 Estimated Calories Consumed =  1,254 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

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P90X (Classic): Day 13: Some Chips are Made from Beans

July 22, 2017

I hated this day.  The weigh in sucked, and I felt like doing nothing.  Did some research, I may have not seen a weight shift due to irregularity, and that I may have needed more fat in my diet to help make things regular. Heck, it was a good of reason as any to have white bean chips and guacamole.

Weekly Weigh In: 181.8 lbs (+0.8 lbs)

Well Frack it! Whatever!

Tracked Walks:

Pacing While On Phone

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 127

Thought of the day: If you walk to the store, you’ll get some steps (Obvious, I know)

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,200 Estimated Calories Burned – 2,664 Estimated Calories Consumed = 464 Calorie Surplus

Supplements:

None

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P90X (Classic): Day 12: It’s a Pull-Ups Sale

July 21, 2017

It was Friday again! that came around fast.  I was ready for it; the week had been good but tiring.  P90X - Legs and Back wasn’t so bad though near the end, I couldn’t groaning, “How many more pull-ups are there left to do in this thing?!”

Yoga Every Day

"Plan and Flow" S5:EP18 Hatha w/ Steph Schwartz https://www.gaia.com/video/plan-and-flow

P90X Workout: Legs & Back + Ab Ripper X

Tracked Walks:

Breakfast Walk

Lunch Walk

Walk Home

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,365

Thought of the day: Take this pull-up and shove it

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

3,089 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,881 Estimated Calories Consumed = 1,208 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Chocolate

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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P90X (Classic): Day 11: Time to get Om-ing

July 20, 2017

I was at it again.  Ready to do the beast of all P90X workouts, Yoga X.  It took most of the P90X (Lean) round to start seeing progress in my ability to do some of the tougher stuff.  At that point, I did see minute progress with many of the moves.  Also, my stamina and my pacing had increased.  While, it was a bear to go through, I felt great afterwords.

P90X Workout: Yoga X

Tracked Walks:

Lunch Walk

Walk Home

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,141

Thought of the day: Trying the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is what it takes as far as difficult work outs are concerned.

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,781 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,752 Estimated Calories Consumed = 1,029 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Chocolate

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Gold Standard: 100% Whey Protein Powder, Naturally Flavored Chocolate

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

OsteoMove: Extra Strength Joint Care - Glucosamine, Chondroitin, & MSM Advanced Formulation

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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P90X (Classic): Day 10: Started on Time; Ended Up Late

July 19, 2017

I had a good, solid start to the day.  I even had time to pace while having breakfast (Shakeology).  However, I was a bit scattered brained that morning.  I wound up leaving stuff at home that I needed to bring to work.  I didn’t remember until I had boarded my bus. I must have looked strange getting off the bus immediately after getting on the bus. Good news, I completed extra steps that morning.  Bad news, I was late for work.

Yoga Every Day

"Embrace the Present" S5:EP17 Vinyasa w/ Steph Schwartz https://www.gaia.com/video/embrace-present

P90X Workout: Shoulders & Arms + Ab Ripper X

Tracked Walks:

Breakfast Walk

Bus Stop Walk

Lunch Walk

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,021

Thought of the day: Sometimes, you make a mistake, sometimes you’re late, but that doesn’t have to ruin your day.

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,861 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,631 Estimated Calories Consumed = 1,230 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Chocolate

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Gold Standard: 100% Whey Protein Powder, Naturally Flavored Chocolate

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

OsteoMove: Extra Strength Joint Care - Glucosamine, Chondroitin, & MSM Advanced Formulation

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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P90X (Classic): Day 9: A Having a Good Time

July 18, 2017

Plyometrics was still a WOW of a workout. Kempo X was still my favorite, but was fast becoming my 2nd favorite workout.  If I actually got good at it, or rather, when I got good at it, it would most-likely become my favorite.  I was not so high in any of my jumps, to say the least, but I still had a lot of fun.

Yoga Every Day

"Releasing with Spinal Twists and Hips" S5:EP16 Hatha w/ Steph Schwartz https://www.gaia.com/video/releasing-spinal-twists-and-hips

P90X Workout: Plyometrics

Tracked Walks:

Lunch Walk

Walk Home

Yoga Every Day

"Yin Yoga for the Four Quadrants of the Legs" Yin w/ Bernie Clark https://www.gaia.com/video/yin-yoga-four-quadrants-legs

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,482

Thought of the day: Jumping is fun even when it’s something, “You presently struggle with.”

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

3,144 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,752 Estimated Calories Consumed = 1,392 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Chocolate

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Garden of Life: SPORT Certified Grass Fed Whey

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

OsteoMove: Extra Strength Joint Care - Glucosamine, Chondroitin, & MSM Advanced Formulation

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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P90X (Classic): Day 8: Damn Straight!

July 17, 2017

I felt recovered from the previous week, which for me, was quick.  For a Monday morning it wasn’t too bad.  Of course starting the morning workout routine off with YED - Reclinded Poses and ending it with P90X - Ab Ripper X was a bit like starting out by dipping a toe in the water of a calm pool, and ending up swimming against the current in the ocean.  It was my mini morning journey that left me feeling as if I had slain a dragon.  Then it was time to get ready for work, then return to my real life.

Yoga Every Day

"Reclined Poses" S5:EP15 Hatha w/ Nichole Golden https://www.gaia.com/video/reclined-poses

P90X Workout: Chest and Back + Ab Ripper X

Tracked Walks:

Lunch Walk

Walk Home

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 1,069

Thought of the day: Time to work those abs

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,803 Estimated Calories Burned – 1,740 Estimated Calories Consumed = 1,063 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Chocolate

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Garden of Life: SPORT Certified Grass Fed Whey

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

OsteoMove: Extra Strength Joint Care - Glucosamine, Chondroitin, & MSM Advanced Formulation

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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W1: P90X (Classic): Calorie Deficit

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W1: P90X (Classic): FitBit Weekly Stats

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P90X (Classic): Day 7: I Keep Trekking

July 16, 2017

It was Sunday, it was the end of the first week of P90X (Classic).  Thanks to having just completed P90X (Lean) the previous week, it had been a solid first week.  Although, I was surprised at how sore I had been that week considering it was not my first week working out altogether.

Tracked Walks:

VALA Walk

My FitBit Charge 2 auto tracked some my pacing at the VALA Art Center, and some of my walk home from the center.

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 819

Thought of the day: You can drink tea with Aloe Vera? Neat!

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,936 Estimated Calories Burned – 2,075 Estimated Calories Consumed = 861 Calorie Deficit

Supplements:

None

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P90X (Classic): Day 6:

July 15, 2017

I was at the end of my first week of P90X Classic after having just completed P90X Lean, and I still LOVED P90X Kenpo X.  It was a treat, and it was a great way to start a Saturday before getting ready to hang out with a friend.

We had lunch at Outback. That day, I decided to do something brave that would not kill me. It was sunny and warm. So, I wore a bralette and bared my arms. It was a sleeveless top that also showed a bit of my midriff. The only thing that covered my arms was SPF 100! It was nice to not have to wear sleeves on a warm day.  People treated me like a normal person, and my friend gave me complements.

Weekly Weigh In: 181 lbs (-0.8 lbs)

That mornings weigh in was lack luster to say the least. However, considering how much I went of the rails diet wise the week before, I was surprised to see a loss at all.  So there’s that.  I was looking forward to the weigh in of the upcoming week.

Yoga Every Day

"Inner Hips" S5:EP14 Hatha w/ Nichole Golden https://www.gaia.com/video/inner-hips

P90X Workout: Kenpo X

Tracked Walks:

Morning Walk

Evening Walk

Total Calories Burned from Workouts: 800

Thought of the day: I can survive going sleeveless despite having big arms.

FitBit End of Day Results:

Food Log:

2,915 Estimated Calories Burned – 2,552 Estimated Calories Consumed = 363 Calorie Deficit (What?! A Calorie deficit on a “Cheat Day?” Nice!)

Supplements:

Shakeology: Vegan Chocolate

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Energy + Focus

Garden of Life: SPORT Organic Plant-Based Recovery

Garden of Life: SPORT Certified Grass Fed Whey

Great Lakes Gelatin: Collagen Hydrolysate

OsteoMove: Extra Strength Joint Care - Glucosamine, Chondroitin, & MSM Advanced Formulation

Nature’s Bounty: Ultra Strength Probiotic 10

VitaPatch: Premium Vitamin B12 Patch

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P90X (Classic): Kenpo X: Day 5