Hubby and I have finished the first 6 weeks of P90X as of this past Friday, so time for a two week update on our progress.
P90X Week 5
This was the toughest week for me. I’m not sure why, maybe stress, but I was really having trouble staying on the eating plan and my motivation to work out was less then positive. I think Thursday evening and Friday I pretty much went off plan and eat what I wanted, including some homemade pancakes (my favorite). My husband and I also skipped Thursday’s workout. He had a stressful day at work and really just wanted to come home and veg so we did. My daughter was sure to inform me that since we didn’t work out on Thursday we really should have worked on on Friday to make up for it. Can’t argue with her logic, however we also took our normal Friday rest.
Both my husband and I ended up gaining a little week this week.
P90X Week 6
Week 6 we both got 100% back on track. When I worked out on Saturday and Sunday I felt great. I felt strong and motivated. I stayed on track all week with not even one cheat. I also did a few sessions of Hip Hop abs, since we have not been doing the ab routine that comes with P90X. I plan this week however to do the P90X ab workout instead of the Hip Hop abs. I was rewarded on Saturday when I stepped on the scale.
Total Weight Loss
Colleen: Total loss of 8.1 lbs
Chris: Total loss of 11.6 lbs
New Clothes
My weight loss itself is not an impressive number but my clothes say it all. I have had to retired a few pairs of pants and shorts that are just way to big. I use to say I don’t want to buy any new clothes until I lose all my weight, because who wants to buy new clothes only to out grow them again. However I’ve totally thrown that theory out the window. Instead I find myself enjoying shopping. The better I look the better I feel so I’ve been purchasing some smaller clothing to go with my new slimmer look. My weight loss and toning up have dropped me at least one whole dress size.
Lisa says
Glad to see this works!
Donna says
Isn’t buying new clothes a great perk of losing weight? 🙂
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
So true that clothing is the real indication if you are getting fitter or not. Congrats Colleen!
LyndaS says
Congratulations! I really need to lose weight and tone up. I hate that I have not been diligent before now.
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
Way to go, guys. I’m a chicken and totally afraid of trying it.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
You’re right. It’s just so much fun to shop for a smaller size. That is a brutal program, so kudos to both of you!
Maryann says
That is wonderful progress
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
I can’t believe how well you guys are doing! I love that you motivate each other too…team work!
Jennifer says
you guys are rockin’ it!! Good job!
Sarah L says
You don’t have to go shopping crazy, but it’s good to get yourself some new clothes to fit your new body.
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
You are doing great!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
Awesome job. I’ve been slacking, an just maintaining. I had hoped to go down another size before buying summer clothes, but will be getting some soon anyway, since last year’s are a size too big & falling off my butt.
Tricia Nightowlmama says
so excited for you. Its so hard when you slack off to jump back on track. I hear a lot about P90X and I would love to give it a try to help shape my body and get things back where they once were.
Your doing great. Keep up the good work. can’t wait to see a update pic of how things are going and your new duds
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
You are doing so great! I’m sure you’ll keep it off as you’re changing your lifestyle and not doing some fad diet!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
It is great to buy those smaller sizes!!
nicole @nicky_olea says
We’re finally getting our living room organized (took two months to buy furniture/have it delievered) so SOON I’ll begin this WO! 🙂 Way to go Colleen! Post pics of you in your new slimmer clothing!
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
That is awesome! Congrats.
Toni says
Woo Hoo for losing weight!!!!
sarah says
I could never do this!!