P90X Mid-Term Results

I started working out on June 15, 2009 using the P90X program. It is without a doubt the most intense workout with which I have ever been involved.

It takes a seven day commitment for 90 days. Although, the seventh day of each week is either a rest day or a stretch day. I have used it both ways.

I had a heart attack on July 20, 2006 and went back for a three year checkup shortly after beginning the P90X program. The test results indicated that something may not be functioning properly, so the doctor suggested that he would like to do a heart catherization so that he could determine what was wrong. Hell, I know what is wrong. I haven't taken Plavix like the doctor said I should do and that decision has probably resulted in plaque buildup around the stent that was inserted in 2006. I guess I brought this one on myself.

The most devastating part of that news was that I would have to experience a break in my workout schedule, in which I had TOTALLY immersed myself. I put off the heart cath for awhile because I didn't want to stop what I was doing.

I started noticing that the workouts were getting harder or at least I was getting more exhausted and decided that it was time to let the doctor do his thing. What really sealed the deal was last Friday when I was home alone and doing the Legs & Back routine and got so short-winded that I actually thought I was going to faint. I continued with the workout. It took me about an hour and a half to do the one hour workout.

I haven't worked out since then.

The results I have been seeing are way beyond what I expected. I have included a before picture and a few during pictures to show the results so far. I'll admit that the pictures are somewhat low tech, but hey, what can I say. And yeah, I realize that I am hairy but I'm not planning on doing the hot wax thingy that Her Majesty (my wife) has suggested. Hey, I'm 50 years old, so let's just all deal with it, OK.

I can't wait to get back on the program again in a week or so. As I near the end of the program I will go to a NO fat, high protein diet in order to get rid of that stubborn layer of fat around the mid section and get ripped the way I want. I have already modified my diet substantially, but those last few weeks will be radical. I have a friend who is a bodybuilder. Six weeks prior to a competition he consumes nothing but tuna fish and water three times a day. Yeah, that is probably what I will do. Well, maybe for three weeks anyway. I might be hard to live with during that time though.

BEFORE (Duh!)

DURING

DURING

DURING