Bring It: P90X Day 52

P90X is another workout promising you big results. But, is it cut out to do it? This is my personal journey and along the way Tony Horton has motivated me, pushed me and definately confused my muscles into some kind of change. This is an extreme workout and isn't for everybody, but I am dedicated to seeing if it can be done by an average, normal person. Granted, I am stubborn and once I have my mind set, there isn't much that can deter me.

If you would like to start from the beginning of this series, please click here. If you want to read about my previous day with P90X, click here.

With the holidays right around the corner, food has probably been pushed to the max, but together, we can keep our head on and avoid that holiday gain. Feel free to leave your comments below. I love hearing your personal stories, as well as your advice. The other option, is just give a quick shout out to say "Keep it up!" Without your support so far, I might not have gotten as far as I have. Together we are stronger!

Today was a good day! I got up and got my workout in with very little fight. As a part of Recovery Week, today is much different then my normal Wednesday workout. Today was KenpoX. That is a bonus for me because it is my of my favorites in the entire program.

Yesterday I was a little bummed because my workout wasn't what I would consider beneficial. I am over it. Today I decided to push a little harder to make up for yesterday's bad workout. It made all the difference. While Kenpo focuses on punches and kicks and most normal type kickboxing moves, I took it one step further and really concentrated on my core section while doing the workout. (Ok - so you are probably suppossed to do that anyway!) But today I was really focused. What a change - I can feel the soreness in my abs, and this time it isn't in a painful, I want to fall to the floor and die kind of way!

What this has made me realize that regardless of what happens to one workout, forget it and move on. Don't let one bad day ruin how far you have already come. I have just completed 52 days of my workout. If I would have just given up because of yesterday's workout, it would have taken all that time and energy and thrown it down the drain.

Keep pushing - each day you get a little stronger!

I love this time of year! The holidays are right around the corner. It first started with Halloween, next is Thanksgiving, followed by Christmas. Three celebrations in three months. That is an awesome thing. Family gatherings, good food and spending time with friends.

However, with the good is always the bad. Halloween haunts you for several weeks (maybe even months after the holiday has past!) Anyone with kids knows what I am referring too. That big bowl of cany that keeps calling your name. Sure - it is for the kids, but we all know the parents will sneak a few here and there. Well, I am not going to say I didn't break willpower - I did have a few pieces of candy and thankfully the candy is almost gone. But I made it through.

Now Thanksgiving is another story. It is a holiday centered around food. For anybody trying to lose weight or counting calories, this is a disaster in the making. Who isn't tempted to overeat those carbs and those sweets. And the pie! How could you possibly say no.

So, here is my solution. I am not going to count calories. I am not even going to watch what I eat. If I want a roll... I am going to have it! Pumpkin Pie for breakfast... yes please. That serving of dressing and potatoes drowning in gravy... makes me hungry just thinking of it!

You might be thinking I am about to throw away 52 days of hardwork. That is not the case. I refuse to count calories on this day. But, what I am going to do is listen to my body. I am not going to be the typical person after Thanksgiving meal unbuttoning my pants because I ate too much. I am going to listen. I am going to pay attention. I am going to eat whatever I want - regardless of how bad it is, but when I am full, I am going to stop.

I will not fall victim to this holiday and I encourage you to join me. Sure, the food may taste good going down, but once all is said in done you will feel miserable. Not just for hurting your progress but because overeating can make you physically sick. Each year I have overate - and I feel miserable afterwards. This year - I am going to enjoy - but I am not going to overdo it!

While I take time to remember what I am thankful for, I also still squeezed in my workout. Don't miss out on Day 53 by clicking here.