Pre P90X

I am starting this blog for a couple of reasons.

1. To help me stay motivated and complete the full 90 day P90X workout, including the 3 phases of the diet.

2. To record my Progress including weight, % body fat, and pictures of my transformation

3. A LOT of the blogs that I found for P90X had either younger guys (20s) or people that had some sort of military/athletic background. Hopefully, other overweight "normal" guys can see this blog and glean some nuggets of information from it.

My best friend purchased P90X in 2008 and has loved it. Right before the Winter holidays, I started a new job that is 8-5, so I haven't had time to ride my road bike. My riding has been sporadic anyway, and it takes too much time from my family for me to use it as my primary fitness outlet. With Joshua's recommendation and research over the internet, I have decided to give it a try.

Over the holidays, through a combination of overeating and drinking, I packed on a hefty 14 pounds (6.35 kg). I can feel it in my belly big time, and just don't look the way I want. Also, with William getting a little older, I want to set a good example for him as far as fitness, weight, and nutrition. Plus, I want to live as long as possible to see him grow up. My wife has also expressed interest in overall fitness improvement and "getting more toned" I researched P90X for women as well and the results have been positive and the after pics show lean women that are toned, not body builders. Hopefully, I can help motivate her to try this program as well.

Ok, stats:

Male
6'2" (1.88 m)
231 lbs (104.78 kg, 16.5 stones)

Resting heart rate in the AM - 71
Body fat % -31.3
Chest -
Waist -45
Hips -
Right thigh -
Left thigh -
Right Bicep -
Left Bicep -