Day 3

Today's P90x workout was Shoulders & Arms.....it was definitely a challenge. I use 25 pound dumbbells and an ultra-heavy resistance band, which made this once easy workout a brutal one. Previously, when I did Shoulders and Arms I used my 10 pound wrist/ankle weights since I was lacking dumbbells. I was able to do more reps than Tony (the P90x instructor) and the class participants with ease. Now, I struggle to do eight reps. Luckily, Tony says that if you're trying to add some muscle, 8-12 reps is a good idea (with 16 or more good for those trying to lean out). I don't know how he can lift 45 and 50 pound dumbbells when I have to summon all my might just to lift my 25 pounders. However, I'm confident that as the program progresses, I will be able to do more reps. I kept my eating basic, yet fulfilling and am ready for the next day. I start a new job tomorrow, so I will have to adjust to exercising after work again. Plus, tomorrow is Yoga X day-the only workout I truly dislike in this program. More on that when I complete Day 4.