Oh god I'm done with P90X.
I had my last workout this weekend and it's weird not to have a structure for the week. I'm going to transition to a 4x a week program (2 days running and 2 days weights or yoga) for a few weeks while I decide what to do next.
Biggest changes:
> Thinner, stronger legs - wasn't expecting that. I actually bought some new pants because me old ones seemed huge. Before I was one of those guys that complained that pants don't fit real people with legs.
> Much better and stronger waist and core
> I can really do pull ups now. Not 100% of back day, but maybe 60% of it without using a chair. This is huge for me, I've never been good at pull ups.
Kind of surprised:
> I'm not sure I actually lost much weight. That's not a big deal for me and I think I just gained as much muscle as I lost in fat. I never weight myself beforehand.
> I "only" lost about a pants size on the waist, while also going from classic fit Dockers to slim fits from J Crew. Also all my belts are too big now.
> I got rid of all my large shirts in favor of mediums. Now I'm thinking more like slim mediums. I had expected to bulk up more than slim down in the arms and shoulders.
> I started with just bands, and 5lbs and 10lbs dumbbells; then bought a door frame pull up bar (4 weeks in), then bought dumbbells that go from 10lbs to 50lbs each (6 weeks in).
> I just feel a lot better and fitter. A bunch of people unsolicited have asked me if I lost weight. I thought I looked ok before but I feel like I look healthier now.
Next time/or advice to others:
> I'm going to actually take pictures and measurements before and after.
> I'm getting push-up handles and a yoga mat (and maybe yoga blocks)
> I'll probably get even more serious about the diet.
> I'd consider subbing in a different ab work-out, just for the variety.
> I'd take Yoga more seriously (but not Kenpo, feels like a second rest day).
Probably the best $100ish dollars I've ever spent. (However when you factor in the weights, etc. it's more like $500)