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I woke up last night with a sore throat.

I was a little scared this could turn into a cold or something unpleasant. the day has gone on and I feel fine, I'm not sure what the issue is but I think it's just a small bug. I'll keep you posted but I think I'm going to kick whatever this is in the next 24 hours!

Kenpo X - Day 34

I did my Kenpo X last night around 8 p.m. - I want to note that I had a very hard time getting my heart rate up to my target zone. I was hitting hard, I was kicking hard, I was moving and grooving - I don't really know what was up?

I actually started to go faster than the video pace when each set came up. I've done it enough times to know most of the moves so I just use the video as a fall back. Now this is only with Kenpo - The other workouts still keep me guessing and I like to use the video pace, especially in the resistance training.

I calculated my BPM (Beats per Minute) last night at each break and this is what I got.

• Break 1 - 140
• Break 2 - 148
• Break 3 - 152
• Break 4 - 136

Another day complete. Today was a pretty easy day for me, I was very motivated to workout and begin adding video. I personalized my Youtube account and added my very first P90X video blog update. I'm very excited about the addition of my video updates and I will be adding some reviews and ofcourse more updates in the near future!

I took some pictures last night at the end of Day 11 just for record, didn't really notice any change in physical appearance but I do want to add that I am feeling much better than last week. Body ache has completely faded and left me with just that little muscle burn you get after your done. I have alot more energy when I finish each workout and my stamina has increased greatly. I definitely notice the progress in Yoga X.

I started my Ab X routine early today - around 9am actually - because I had some errands and things I needed to get done during the day. I saved Legs and Back for later in the afternoon; I like to take a break between each in my first couple weeks so I can get the best form and therefore, results from each session. If it was cardio that would be a different story but for muscle training a break is definitely ok. Do what your body tells you! That's a very important tip.

Ab X:
Abs went well today, minimal burn throughout the workout and I forced myself to have the best form possible. I find 'heals to heaven' a little difficult because my legs don't like to stay straight, but I do the best I can. I know Yoga X will fix my flexibilty issues over the next couple weeks.

Legs and Back:
This flew right by today, before I knew it I was already 30 minutes into it. I DID use a chair today for my chin-ups, mainly for the second round. This allowed better form than last week when I tried to muscle it and use my ego. I just plain can't do what I used to and I'm ok with that now, I know in the coming weeks I'll be back to where I used to be years ago. If you rush things or push to hard your jsut going to end up to sore to workout or injuring yourself. If you injure yourself you'll lose alot more than if you just take your time and do what you can!

Tomorrow is Kenpo X and I'm very excited, this is one of my favorite X routines so far.

*Note
I still haven't added suppliments or recovery drinks to my diet but I hope to do so in week 3 or 4, so expect some reviews and updates in the near future on using those products.

Thanks again and have a great night!

Man I feel like a million dollars today! I just completed Kenpo X and it certainly made me sweat, I have to say this is my favorite workout so far. I'm a sucker for cardio workouts and Kenpo X really hit the spot! I started my day a little rough, I was still rather sore this morning and to top things off I had a terrible nightmare that I was at work but couldn't do my job properly. Sometimes I get more stressed in my work dreams than at my real day job! But anyway, this is about P90X not my dreams; well unless I'm talking about my dreams to be fit and in great shape!

I'm starting to get a little less sore with each passing day, I've been doing my workouts on time and it's really starting to pay off. I don't really notive a physical apearance change yet but I'm really feeling much better when it comes to my ability to bring it at each workout session. I figured it would take about a week to get back into the roll of things and it seems I was right. I am very excited to see what next week brings and I'm sure you can expect greater numbers on the reps.

Also, I started my diet on a serious note today after buying $50 in groceries. I have yet to add some protein powder but that will be soon enough, possibly tomorrow. I have the next couples days off which is good and bad because I won't have an income but I'll be able to bring 110% to each session.

I also want to add that I haven't had any alcohol, fast food, candy, etc. I've been doing very good at keeping a healthy diet. It is difficult some days though, working at a gourmet burger restaurant really makes me want to break down sometime; but believe me when I say I won't let that happen. I am dedicated 100% to my body and my health!

That's about it for today, I had a great cardio workout and I can't wait to see what happens next week! You can expect some new measurements and photo's at the end of week two.

A few numbers just FYI:

(I still don't have a heart rate monitor but I did my best by taking my heart rate at 15 sec x4 = BPM)

First water break: 40 = 160
Second water break: 45 = 180
Third water break: 47 = 188
Fourth water break: 44 = 176
Fifth water break: 48 = 192

Notice I really kicked it into high gear at the last segment, I really like to get all I can since it is the only hour I'm doing work. I'll be honest, at the end I was left wanting more. I was actually tempted to throw in another hour of cardio but I'll give my body a much deserved break and just bring more intensity on week 2!

Good luck and thanks for following along so far!