P90X Day one

Not sure how many of you have heard of the P90X workout routine? My daughter introduced it to me by bringing the DVD's and books into the house.

I am a 48 (almost 49) year old woman who is not totally out of shape, but definitely in need of super tone up job and probably to shed a few pounds in the process.

I was working out at the gym 3-5 times a week, but kind of stagnant and board with the whole routine. I have been someone that has exercised my entire life, so fairly familiar with what it takes. I decided to try this 90 day challenge and am also going to try the diet plan with it.

I'm supposed to eat 1800 calories per day, most of which is protein. I think the diet will be my biggest challenge, though, as I sure enjoy my wine at night!

I did my own fat test by doing body measurements using this web link:

  How do I find out what my body fat is?

I weigh 153 lbs, am 5' 7.5" and it said I was 25% body fat. Honestly, I think that is probably not true...I think I have to be fatter than that. I will post my Day 1 picture for you (without my head as I'm too embarrassed).

So, today I started Day 1 of the 90 day P90X workout. Day 1 exercise is chest and shoulders. I could barely do 10 pushups of each different set and I know my form was terrible. I did as many as I could the guy way and then went on my knees and did as many as I could the girl way.

I have 10 lb, 12 lb, 3 lb hand weights and for the shoulder workout I use the 10 lb and 3 lb. I think I need to invest in some 5 lb and 8 lb barbells.