P90X - unorthodox fashion, still going for it. [Daily pictures]

Hey guys, today I'll be starting the 90 day process to getting in shape - a workout routine known as P90X.



Before I start the thread, I'll go ahead and let you all know a few things about me.

Age: 19
Weight: 140-145(give or take a few pounds)
Height: 5'11
Smoker: Yes
Drinker: Occasionally
Max weight: 225

I never lost the weight entirely throughout my body, and still have thick sides, which is a priority to burn off during my 90 day experiment. You'll see what I mean in the pictures following.

Please keep posts positive, as this section isn't meant for hate. Thank you.


So, I'll go ahead and say this: I will not be following the program day-by-day as setup on their website. Nor will I be doing all of the exercises. I will be focusing on Plyometrics, Core Synergistics, and AbRipperX primarily, and combine these with daily push-up exercises (goal of 500 push-ups throughout the course of my day), and pull-up exercises (goal of 50 pull-ups throughout the course of my day). I also plan to run 1 mile every day, and walk 1 mile every day.

I am in no way already muscular, but I plan to be by the end of these 90 days. I do not wish to get HUGE, and I know with my current body build, I couldn't. I only plan on defining the muscles in each region, and getting in decent shape.

I will be running to my local gas station each day (Exactly 1.4 miles from the end of my driveway), buying a gatorade, and walking it back.

Here are the things I've purchased to assist me in my attempts.
1x Universal chin-up bar
1x Adjustable weight resistance bands
1x 5.5LB protein mix
1x 3LB muscle milk mix



Again, I ask that if you have something to say, please keep it positive. I'm gonna need all the support I can get, cause the next 90 days are gonna be hell. Thank you!


Alright, I'll go ahead and post my Day 1 pictures now.

Day 1:

Day 2:

 

The whole 90 days won't be hell, I'm a gym nut myself and I try to get my friends to work out. Although all of the smokers I have tried to get into shape have quit after the first workout..
I found that most of my friends wanted to give up, probably because they weren't used to be physically fatigued. But after about 1 week their bodies got used to it and they stopped complaining and just got on with it.

If you get through the first week without quitting you should do fine


Also, thread moved to Health & Fitness

 

I'm a heavy smoker, but I'm also physically active - I love to play football with friends, skateboard, etc. So I don't quit physical challenges all too easy

Thanks for the heads up on the first week tip, sounds like it may be more endurable than I expected! Haha.

 

i hated this crap lol

 

I've never really been a huge fan of workout programs such as p90x and insanity, as I think a weight training program targeting your whole body and cardio (depending on goals) is all you really need....

I've tried insanity once a time ago and it is really aerobic based.. If you're going for a more marathon/runner body look then I think it's for you

But if you just want to look thick and ripped, in predilection to the aesthetics of a fitness model, then I highly recommend going the weights/diet/cardio route. In my opinion I don't think p90x or half of p90x I what you need.. Rather you're just using it as it provides a guideline for you to follow, however good luck with our endeavors!

 

Good luck with p90x, that stuff got boring for me really fast.

I like to stick to the gym, just simply because it keeps you more on track than being in an household setting does(atleast for me).