Phase 2 Begins!

Today started Phase two of P90X which begins doubles. Actually, doing the doubles program is an option that I decided to do. It incorporates Cardio X three times a week in addition to the cardio or resistance training normally scheduled. It is recommended to do the Cardio X in the morning, before breakfast. It will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for me. That means every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I will get up extra early (probably around 6) to do the Cardio X DVD, come home later after work, do the regular resistance training workout PLUS Ab Ripper X. All the other days will just be whatever cardio is scheduled for the day. Shew! Luckily, today is a holiday and I had off work to start Phase two and try out Cardio X first thing this morning without having to get ready for that, too. I think I'll be able to handle it. The workout starts off real slow, warming up, stretching and then about 10 minutes of yoga. Then, it's about 10 minutes each of Kenpo, Plyo, and finally Core. But the way it kind of eases into the workout will be good for me. I have NEVER worked out in the morning before. It was a first for me today. And it wasn't too bad! I'm actually still sore from Core Synerginics on Friday.

I'm spending the day hanging out and doing my food preparation for the week. As much as I can anyway. Today I had shrimp pomodoro for lunch which was practically gourmet it was so good. Eating healthy definitely does not mean eating gross food. There is a huge difference in how much produce I purchase than I used to. Both drawers and an entire shelf in my refrigerator are filled with fresh produce. Everything from assorted berries, beans, and even herbs. It's much different from the way I used to shop for groceries. If you go to the right store though (like a produce store or a farmer's market) produce is very cheap.

Tonight is a new resistance workout; shoulders, chest, and triceps. I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow. I wonder how many pull-ups and push-ups I have to do...??