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Pantego, TX I am a 5'8" 45 year old restaurant owner in Texas. Most days I am focused on running the business. When at home, I attend to chores around the house. However, since I work hard, I also like to play hard. I focus on wake boarding, working on my car (always a work-in-progress), or keeping up with my energetic daughters. One of my goals is to be able to do a flip on my wake board before my body I am a 5'8" 45 year old restaurant owner in Texas. Most days I am focused on running the business. When at home, I attend to chores around the house. However, since I work hard, I also like to play hard. I focus on wake boarding, working on my car (always a work-in-progress), or keeping up with my energetic daughters. One of my goals is to be able to do a flip on my wake board before my body tells me that it is time to give it up. Ha! I was a powerlifter in my teens and 20's and into the martial arts in my 20's and early 30's. now, my wife and 2 daughters and I are avid wakeboarders. I bought P90X to take my fitness to the next level and to help prevent injuries while spending many summer hours on the lake.
This past fall, after the boat was put away for the winter, I enjoyed endless supplies of home made goodies. My May/June weight of 178 skyrocketed to a personal high of 196! I'd like to get down to a strong, flexible 175 before we launch the boat in '08.
My Progress My Fitness Goal:
Transformation Story
Prior to P90X, I participated in an all-round workout at a local gym. My exercise efforts included using the elliptical machines, taking a couple of aerobics classes, and hitting the weights a few More...
Prior to P90X, I participated in an all-round workout at a local gym. My exercise efforts included using the elliptical machines, taking a couple of aerobics classes, and hitting the weights a few days a week. I really enjoyed and benefited from one of the aerobic classes in particular. I really thought that it was the answer to getting lighter on my feet and improving my cardio health. I was so out of cardio shape that my wake board coach thought that I was a smoker.....(in my defense, the sessions are a very long hour and a half!....eek!). The aerobics instructor, however, went on maternity leave and I was "lost" without a good cardio workout. I later found her on one of Beachbodies DVD workouts! After suffering a few "stingers" from hard falls during the 2007 season, and with a few additional pounds from my sweet tooth habits, I went searching for the ultimate off season workout. The goal was to find something that would help me trim down, build strength, endurance and flexibility. I needed a program that would help prevent injury and/or eliminate further aggravation of my recuperating injuries. In answer to my quest, I discovered the P90X program via an infomercial! When I bought the program I was at a personal high of 198 pounds! My goal was to get down to a strong and flexible 175 pounds before we launched the boat for the 2008 season. The first 2 weeks were the toughest. I had to completely change my eating habits, and find the right combination of supplements that would help me reach my goals. With the help of my family, I was able to complete the 90 day program with great results! When I finished the 90 days, I was at a lean 170 pounds! I now carry a six-pack set of abs, something that I never achieved even during my serious workout days of my youth! I am leaner, more flexible, and a firm believer in the yoga program. Since completing the 90 days, I am now able to complete an entire 90 minute wake board lesson without a break! I can also fit into my life jacket comfortably. But, I had to buy some new board shorts. woo hoo! Coming from a die-hard cookie/brownie fiend, believe me when I say that amazing results can be achieved. Don't give up on your goals. oh! I haven't landed the flip yet, but it's only a matter of time on the water now. I have progressed a lot this summer without a single injury or "stinger"!
Meal plan: Your current meal plan is: 2,000 Calorie Balanced Slim Down Workout programs: P90X® One on One with Tony Horton Insanity™ - primary program Gear: P90X Chin-Up Bar Push-Up Stands Supplements: ActiVit® Multi-Vitamins Joint Support Super Formula P90X® Peak Results and Recovery Formula | |
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