Day 17: Let's Get Physical

I am on Day 17 of my transformation from Flabulosa to Fabulosa and I have to say that I am really happy with the results. Even though I don't physically see a change...putting on clothes I have not worn for 5+ years because it was so ill fitting tells me a different story. Plus, others are seeing a change, not sure, if they are just being nice, but being told how good I look is a great motivator.

I've also started to get physical in terms of increasing my work out. I have been briskly walking abut 3-miles a day during lunch (M-F)...DEDICATION. In addition, as I promised myself I would, I started P90X yesterday (2/1) as scheduled. I got myself up at 6am and pushed play on the DVD player. I was really dreading starting this program because I was afraid of failing or not able to do the workouts, but I am just doing what I can and modifying the exercises to work within my own limitations. I totally have no upper body strength...sad I know...so yesterday's chest, arm and back workout were eye opening to say the least. The P90X program is KICKING MY ASS but I think that is a good thing.

Remembering back, I never did have that great upper body strength. I've always done push-ups on my knees because I could never push back up. I also think that is a big reason why I never developed the chest muscles I wish I had, but hopefully through this 90 day program I will gain some upper body strength and flatten the mid section at the same time. Maybe this will truly get my body ready for the beach...and no I won't be wearing Speedos...unless of course I am in Europe.

One good thing about this next part of my journey is that I am moving my body! That's an important aspect to this total physical re-invention of me. By no means am I running a marathon or bench-pressing 200lbs, 5 lb dumbbells are more like it, but I am moving my body and sweating! Sweat is good when you are working out...SWEAT IS GOOD!

So...LET'S GET PHYSICAL...Let me hear YOUR body talk!

Current Facts
Number of shirts not worn in 5+ years that now fit: 5
How many miles are you walking: 3 miles (Monday-Friday)
What time you are waking up to work out: SIX Freakin' AM, but it's all good.
Goal Body: Daniel Craig or Christopher Meloni
Number of days left for Chemical Diet: 12 days
Number of days to complete P90X: 88 days (May 1 is the last day for first round of P90X)

Thanks for listening to my ramblings!

-Percy