Feeling flaky

....and I'm not afraid to admit it.
First few sessions since re-starting are really taking their toll on me. However armed with previous knowledge I know not to push too hard. Pacing myself and making sure the impact levels are right, and splitting workouts where needed is the way to go.

This morning after the dog walks my legs were fatigued. So when I started yoga it was always going to be a bit of a battle. Instead of pretending to do the moves, and only giving 50%, I worked to the point where form was suffering, and stopped there. Once my legs have rested I will finish the routine this evening..... Before walking the dogs this time.

I know I push people hard, and to anyone in TeamSnaz who thinks I'm going soft, think again! But there is a point for anyone where training is pointless, and that is when form suffers. There is NO point in going through the motions if you cannot commit to it and dig deep to make those moves beautiful.

Missing a workout is not an option, but training wisely is, and that's what I am doing today. To anyone else training, who is struggling with the heat etc, drop the intensity if needed, stay hydrated and listen to your body NOT your mind. Your mind will want to quit a lot sooner than your body, trust me.

So today is a flaky day, but will end with perfect form, and beautiful yoga.

Dig in people, I know its hard, I know it hurts, and I know all too well that you will sweat like mad..... But its SO worth it. Trust me, I'm a doctor!

Happy workouts people.
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And so it begins.... BEAST MONTH !

After a week or so away from training to let my shoulders recover from the battering they took in the sea a week ago at Cocoa Beach, it was time to get stuck back into things. And at the same time tackle any weight I may have gained from being off the boil on both diet and exercise.

The answer, well that's simple, a beast month on P90X. Strict diet, as much exercise as possible, and giving it 100% every day. My partners in this adventure are Amit and Carly from my #TeamSnaz Twitter group. All agreeing to give it everything we have got in the tanks. While putting as little fuel back in the tanks as possible.
Strict stripped down diets of our own choosing, and for me my days will hopefully consist of Dog walks, AM training (usual P90X), then in the evening after work, a double up of P90X in the form of Cardio X, and then the usual dog walks. So im hoping that this will really give me a nice kickstart back into the routine. With regards to food, yesterday I had an almighty blowout of food, and went to bed stuffed to the brim. From today the intake is totally different. Back to tuna, a bit of cereal, some chicken or fish, and a protein shake. I have yet to get myself some Maximuscle shakes to make up the evening intake, hopefully pick that up this evening.

So Day 1, agony, disaster and a struggle. Amazing how much stamina and form you can lose in a week! Push-ups were fine, can pump them out without thinking twice these days, but towards the end of the program I was really feeling it, and nausea to match! Needless to say when it came to Ab Ripper time I was really struggling. I am ashamed to say that I didn't manage as much in ARX as I wanted to. That said, I stuck to my guns and gave it all I had to offer, without over stepping the sensible line for the first day back.

I'm happy with what I managed today, but at the same time im excited to see exactly what I can deliver under duress. Time will tell I guess, but in the meantime I shall plough on with the plan, and see if double-ups are manageable for the entire 4 weeks. They are only on alternate days, with breaks from double days. Given the distance and time exercising the dogs too, there wont be much time left for anything else in the day.
Positive thing is, if I can manage daily double up, then there is time to replace the double up with Tai Cheng, woohoo!

Dig deep team, and give it all you got!


As for other stuff....
Amit, Carly, Jenny, Jason, Rob, Lee, Paul..... Keep going guys, you are all doing well. If things are getting easier, then its time to change it up and make it harder again. Looking forwards to training with Paul some time soon, and kicking his arse a little bit.
And David and Jess, when that gout passes, I look forwards to you guys getting on the wagon with us all and joining in the fun that is P90X. Its worth it, honest :)