hello mc

P90x or Insanity. Which is the better option? Why even choose? Why not get the best of both worlds. I have been doing P90x/Insanity hybrid for the past 9 weeks or so, including eating healthy most of the times. I'm proud to say that I can keep up with some of the peeps in either program. The results I've gotten so far are amazing, but I still have a long way to go! My weakness is the diet. Although I have been behaving in that aspect, I know I can do better. Being Asian Filipino, guilty, yummy, CARBS, sweet, savory foods are EVERYWHERE. And the fact that my boyfriend hasn't joined my fitness journey (sad to say), makes it that much harder to behave with food! It's a learning progress and it's all about balancing everything. My ideal goal now compared to a year ago has been so much more towards being healthy. Before, I was OBSESSED with trying to be "skinny". I wanted a thigh gap. I wanted skinny arms. A flat stomach. I didn't want muscles, thinking that I'd be bulky, ie a bodybuilders body. Fast forward to now, I have muscle definition in my stomach. My arms have muscle. My thighs have muscle. I don't care about having a thigh gap! And I don't care if I'm skinny enough. I eat to be healthy and I try to eat right. I have come such a long way and I won't be stopping anytime soon.

Problems: I had a baby about 4 years ago. My stomach stretched out to beyond comprehension! My problem areas that I am struggling with is my stomach area. Lovehandles, lower pooch, lower back. On top of that, I have these stretch marks on my sides and excess skin on my lower abdomen. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it completely but that's okay. Thinking about the feat that I've overcome and the outcome because of my tummy stretching makes it okay. And the fact that I have a wonderful partner and an amazing daughter who loves me for me makes it even better.

Now. To talk about two exercises. They are completely different in a sense that they are both the same. Different because the feel in both of them are almost polar opposite. P90x is more chill about everything. It focuses on quality vs quantity in most of the workouts. Focus on your stance, posture, the reps. You're working your muscles completely and get to use equipment such as dumbbells, pull up bar, bands, a chair, plates, towels, things like that..., it's things that you probably already have. Me personally I don't sweat that much with p90x. It doesn't mean that I'm not working my butt off. My heart is pumping and I know I get an amazing workout. Insanity is just that: Insane. You're sweating bullets, your heart is pumping 150 beats per minute, you are beyond exhaustion and completely at your limit. You use no equipment, just your body. Shaun T pushes you to the max. It's an insane cardio ride from the minute you press "play" 'til the end. It's max interval training which pretty much sums up to you being exhausted at the end. Which is one more challenging to do? Probably Insanity.
I love the two programs so much that I wanted to do them together. I found a lovely calendar that incorporates both workouts into 12 weeks. So you have your strength training with P90x and the insane cardio with Insanity. I am nearing my 12 week journey with these 2 workouts and it's such an amazing feeling. Not only has it changed body but I've learned so much about what food to eat, to  limit myself when it comes to food, and a positive lifestyle. No, my life is NOT perfect, but I even know how to handle stress differently and I know that it has a lot to do with what I'm putting inside my body. It's a TOTAL package makeover, and that's the great thing about these workouts.

Motherhood has been such a humbling and growing experience. I am so inlove with my daughter and I can't imagine myself being here without her. I always figured I would have children and I always figured that I'd be a good mother and about four years ago the thought of starting a family bypassed my brain like a train bullet because I know that it would happen one day. From the moment she was born, any loving mother will be able to describe a similar reaction, simply Love at first sight. God has blessed me with the ability to nurture her wholly both emotionally and financially and wholeheartedly! I love this girl to death and life. Explaining any further would be futile - either I can go on typing until forever or I can stop and just relish in the fact that I am her mother and she is my daughter.

turmeric, one of the main ingredients in curry powder, anti-carciogenic benefits, great for digestion, eases joint problems, assists with burning fat (as a balanced diet along with exercise)

coconut milk, rich in vitamins and minerals is high in saturated fat, it is much healthier than other saturated fat products, and the fat is easily metabolized by the body, and is also anti-carciogenic, antibacterial, antiviral.

chicken breast, PROTEIN

veggies, Potatoes, carrots, onions










　

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obsessing over your weight and counting calories excessively = not good.

I downloaded my fitness pal and I was such a freak with counting my calories so much so that I would stress over what I ate, if it was too much, or the amount of calories. I would be one of those people who would constantly be on my phone planning this meal, adding that meal, and I didn't want to be. SO I deleted the app, and just continued with healthy consumption as best as I could. I had my off meals here and there but because I didn't log it I felt less anxiety over it! Before with using my fitness pal I dreaded adding a macaron that I had after a meal.. and freaking out over how many calories it was! I would sit there and stare at my phone, at that specific log, and dread it, feeling sooo guilty. I guess since I don't have a reminder of my daily food intake I think less about it. Things that stress you out are enemies to your progress. There are some people out there who consider counting calories the way to go about progress but I am not  one of those people. Remember, different things work for different people. I find experimenting will finally lead you to what works best. Focus on the healthy aspect of your life. It will lead you to positive outcomes.


Best of luck,
MC.