I do not normally get caught up in infomercials that much but if you are like me and watch a lot of television I am sure that you have seen or heard of the P90X workout program. I have also read a lot of success stories and a lot of people that have tried the program that just could not stick it out. So that drew me to ask the question does P90X really work?
I am not able to answer that question as I have just started the program 4 days ago, and this morning I just finished the Yoga part of it, and I was only able to get halfway through the P90X Yoga one as it is the most difficult of the 4 I have tried yet, next week I should be able to get through the whole thing though. If you are someone that has tried some of these workouts then you know that P90XS will get you ripped if you do everything right, but then again you know that these P90X workout routines are anything but easy, they are tough!
That is why I am using this blog to document my progress, or lack of it if I decide to quit, which I hope that I do not. As it is getting close to the new year this is my New Years Resolution to get into shape. Last year my resolution was to quit smoking cigarettes, which I was successful at and have not smoked a single cigarette in the year 2009 and have no intention of ever doing so again. If I can do that I believe that I can complete the 90 Day extreme workout routine and I know that I am going to see results. Every week I will be posting a picture of myself to track my own progress – and right now, I am far from fit as you can tell from the picture below, but that is just more motivation for me to get my fat ass into better shape.
Another thing is I will not be following the P90X Calendar nor will I be following the P90X Nutrition Guide, and let me explain why. The calendar basically says that you will be working out every single day, some days are stretches such as Yoga while some are weight lifting, but I will be working out at least 5 of the 7 every week – and I believe that I will still achieve results. I would do it everyday but my time is very limited as I work 2 jobs and have a 1 year old daughter that I have to watch grow up as I will only get to see her do so once. I will not be following the P90X nutrition plan because I really do not have the money to be buying all that healthy stuff, nor do I have the time to be cooking up healthy meals every night, afternoon and breakfast.
Let’s face it, if I am at publix and I see Tombstone pizzas buy one get one free I am picking them up, I have to eat and I have to save money. So I will be sticking with the exact same eating habits that I have been, which is mostly chicken, fish, and an occasional pizza a couple times a week. Also I love to drink alcohol, and I am not quitting that this new year, that may be a resolution to slow down next year, but I like to have a drink or 2 (or 10) every single night. So yes I know that these are some things that are going to slow down my progress, but I have to enjoy life a little bit too as working 60 plus hours a week and trying to raise a family can drive you insane, not to mention an hour or more of P90X every day on top of that, which really does lower the stress though. So does P90X really work? I will let you know in about 12 weeks when I am done with the program, if I can finish that is. 
Before-First-Work-Out
As you can see I am far from fit, not much muscle definition, a huge gut, love handles, man boobs, and a double chin, hopefully all of this will disappear when I am done with the P90X workout program.
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You should look into turning your P90X workouts into a business then you might be able to cut down on the 60 hr work week and but more beer. LOL I know what you mean, I love my beer too. If you would like some info on how to make money with P90X look me up.