BECOMING BOND: P90X Week 5

Posted by ESM on February 7, 2012 in Becoming Bond, Sports & Fitness | 3 Comments »

I survived the first 4 weeks of P90X.

I feel great!  Although it’s been quite a journey, I am definitely glad I am 30 days closer to Becoming Bond and feel stronger each and every day.

Here are some notes and feedback for my first 30 days so far:

I am hungry all the time.
The nutrition guide has me eating 5-6 times a day and the first 30 days required me to eat more protein and very minimal carbohydrates.  With the workouts burning anywhere from 700-800 calories, I am always freaking hungry.

I am glad I purchased a decent heart rate monitor and thick yoga mat.
The heart rate monitor ensures I don’t push myself too far but also ensures I am pushing hard.  Since my knees hurt with a regular yoga mat, one that is slightly thicker helps me through the yoga days.

I am doing things I never thought I could do before.
You’ll be pretty surprised about what you can and can’t do.  From the first week to the last week, I saw significant gains in performance and significant gains in how I feel.

P90X makes you realize what working hard really means.
I used to think I worked out hard.  P90X taught me that I never worked out hard enough.  I am seeing gains in 4 weeks I have never seen before during my workouts.

Screw the gym membership.
Between spending the money in joining a gym or investing in P90X, I would go P90X all the way.  You will see gains much faster and you can go at your own pace.

Yoga is actually something I look forward to.
Hell has frozen over.  I now look forward to doing yoga once a week.  I am even getting better at it!

I am actually thinking about doing another round once I finish.
Dude.  I’m hooked.  I am actually worried about losing everything I have gained so far if I stop doing the program after 90 days.

Finally, as I am writing this, I am about 2 days into week 5.  It’s pretty intense. 

Case in point – you do one armed pushups on the first day of week 5.  One. Armed. Pushups.

I could only do 2 on each side and shaking like a mutha the whole time.

But who cares?  I’m doing my best and forgetting the rest.

Let’s freaking do this.

For more information about P90X you can check out Beachbody’s official website at http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/p90x.do?code=social_sn_p90x.

If you are interested in the Energy & Endurance pre-workout drink you can check out http://www.beachbody.com/product/supplements/best_sellers/energy-endurance-preworkout-formula-drink.do?=social_sn_p90x.

3 Responses to “BECOMING BOND: P90X Week 5”

1. Jennifer says:

   February 15, 2012 at 8:40 AM

   Great progress! Can’t wait to see more!

   Reply
2. Michael says:

   March 21, 2012 at 11:10 AM

   You must be inspired by the Bond movies. Ian Fleming’s James Bond couldn’t stand physical culture. Thought it a waste of time. That’s what the gun is for.

   Anyway,nothing wrong with getting in shape,regardless of your role model.

   Reply
   • ESM says:

     March 21, 2012 at 2:13 PM

     Yes sir. Something I thought would be an interesting project to get into, despite it not being as accurate as true James Bond fans would like.

     Reply

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