P90X Day 45 – Backs and Biceps and Ab Ripper X
P90X Day 45 was Back and Biceps and Ab Ripper X. I had several moves where I upped the weight or the number of reps. Felt good about it and arms were goo afterwards. Ab Ripper X is was also good today, although I still feel like my energy is low from this weekend. Intake has been good, but just need to rest well.
Today’s diet was less than stellar. I did not eat unhealthy, just did not get enough. We had an emergency doctor’s appointment which took up my snack time. So tonight instead of gorging on one meal I just missed the snacks (and now I’m just hungry).
Speaking of diet, with the exception of today of course, my ratios have been excellent. At the end of the week I’m going to re-evaluate whether I want to continue with what I’m doing or try a modified plan:
1. Go back to Fat Shredder.
2. Go to level 2 instead of level 3.
3. To keep from being so short on calories, do an additional double snack that is high in protein/low carb.
4. As my energy gets low (too low to make it through the workouts), I’m doing to add one half of a carb.
My entire goal with this round of P90X was to lose fat and weight. The P90X diet plan is designed for someone with a lower body fat % than what I started with. Starting at roughly 34% I knew that in order to make the next round of P90X effective, I would need to drop down in the low 20% range on body fat.
Fat Shredder was an awesome diet plan for losing fat. I shed 3.5% fat in 4 weeks and did not know as much as I do now. I have a much better feel for the diet, for maintaining ratios, etc. I also know a lot more about my body and how to push it for results.
So there is a good chance I’m going to make the switch in order to achieve a goal. I’ll be smart with it and add the carbs as needed, but my goal has got to be shred the fat.
Tomorrow is Yoga X…going for all 90 minutes of it!
