November 17th...so, so long ago...

Hey folks....what can I say....I engaged in a "backward slide".  I started the 2nd round of P90X a few times...I'd start out great and then lose focus.  It was what I would consider to be a rollercoaster ride.  I have what would probably qualify as reasons, but to me seem more like excuses.  I'm a busy person...November, December, and January are NO busier than August, September, and October, yet I managed to stay on task during those months.  I "slid" back into my old habits.  I did manage to hang onto the diet thing for quite a while so, in the end, I really only gained about 7 pounds.  And...if I'm going to take a positive spin on this, I was STILL more active during those two and a half months than I was before starting P90X.  I'm sure my body has changed shape.  I don't exactly know when muscle tissue breaks down, but I suspect the gain of 7 pounds is probably a "different 7 pounds" than just gaining fat. 

So...the past is the past...I'm not going to stress over it.  I'm going to keep pressing on and get back into good habits.  I feel good posting about this today since I've had a really positive 1st week back in the program.  I am starting my second week tomorrow and already feel pretty great about the progress.  I've lost a few pounds and can tell a difference already.

Here's my plan for the "phase 1" portion of P90X:

Monday - Strength Training (Chest and Back)
Tuesday - Running (3.5 to 5 miles) for about an hour
Wednesday - Strength Training (Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps)
Thursday - Running (3.5 to 5 miles) for about an hour
Friday - Stretching as well as various other workouts (X Stretch, Yoga X, Kenpo X, etc.)
Saturday and Sunday will be rest days

I know that P90X suggests a 6 or 7 day regiment, but that's become pretty difficult with my schedule.  I am taking this week by week...my goal was to get through the week with good diet and exercise habits...I achieved that goal.  I'm going for it again...and...I plan to succeed.  I will observe the recovery week, but I'm not sure how that will play out yet...definitely running, stretching, and yoga.  Basically, the plan is TBA.

So...I hope you've had a nice 2.5 month break...try and hang with me.  I think my head's right and I'm planning to stay on track and post more often.  I am looking for a format for my blogging.  Recipes one day, workout tips another day, etc.  I am totally open to suggestions as to things you'd like to see...

I'm back...hang in there...