P90X Review: Day 8 - Chest & Back

P90X Workout: Day 8

Today was Chest & Back workout. I did much better than Day 1 - Chest and Back. I felt a little stronger, and was more comfortable because I knew the routine a little better and felt less rushed. I keep pushing myself on the P90X chin-up bar. I was only able to do an embarrassing one rep during my Fit Test, but I am already up to 2 1/2. I’m going to kill on that thing, or it’s going to kill me!

The Chest & Back workout was followed up with the Ab Ripper X workout. Again, I felt like I was stronger going through this workout today. Don’t get me wrong, I had to take my breaks, but I was able to take less than other days. I love working my abs, and can’t wait for the day that I can keep up with the video.

Nutrition

I am still a little in the fog with the nutrition guidelines. When running through the initial numbers - the Nutritional Guide wanted me as a Level 3. Without the guide in front of me, I think it was around a 3,000 calories a day diet. I felt that was way too much, so I dropped down to Level 2. Level 2 (again, without the guide in front of me) is around a 2,400 calorie diet. I thought this was more my speed, but my weight loss isn’t where I thought it would be after Week 1. I lost a couple pounds, but expected more considering the extreme diet change and 6 days of working out. I am going to try and take a closer look at this and really start to narrow down where exactly I should be.

Day 8 Review

My workout was much better than a week ago. I was able to complete more reps and felt more comfortable with the exercises. I am seeing more strength on the chin-up bar and was able to take less breaks. I love pushing myself and can’t wait until I can complete each of videos in the P90x workout.

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