P90X, my experiences so far

[Cain]

Hello.

I am a Type 2 diabetic, who was recently given even more meds to take when I decided enoughs enough and wanting to get off of this circle I am on for meds. Anyway, the one I think that really made it serious to me was the glypizide or whatever its called since it burns out your cells from what I hear.

Anyway. After looking at a variety of workout options, me personally not found of running at all, and a lot of the stuff on TV for working out looked like a joke or embarrassing if someone came in while you were doing it, I decided to give P90X a try.

I started August 17th, but wanted to first see how the program would work for me with my normal diet, and then after 30 days, try it with a strict diet.

I started at 285lbs and I am 5'10, male, 32. Anyway, after 30 days no diet, I noticed the following:
- My stamina increased
- I am stronger than before
- My weight didn't go down much at all, 5lbs if that.

So i started the diet phase plus workout continuing, after 5 days, I dropped 5lbs. :eek:

I know I have a long way to go, and its going to be more like a P180X I am thinking before I am in good shape (target is my old fighting weight of 195), but I am hopeful.

For those looking for something that appears to not be a joke, go with P90X.

I am hopeful that by the time I see my doctor again, he can take me off some of these meds!

[lark 27]

Good for you! I've been curious about the P90X, but it looks way to much like hard work. :) Keep up the good work.

[Cain]

Thanks! honestly, it is hard work, but, it realistic. The main thing I have found is that I just need to modify what I do if its something I really can do for a long time. Basically as they say in the vids, do your best, forget the rest.

For anyone considering it, I would highly recommend picking up some good resistance bands, especially if you can't do a pull up at all even with the modified chair way.

Very happy so far and motivated.

Joke with the wife, my goal is to become a No neck.