Week 6 Day 35

A lot has happened to me for two weeks (week 4 and 5) I had an allergy attack and the lumps and rash manifestation on my skin were evident that I had to be in medication for two weeks. Just last week, I had to be rushed to Makati Medical Center's Emergency Room due to difficulty in breathing. On the morning of September 7, 2012 / Friday I couldn't move both my arms down to my fingers, I can't barely close my fist because it was so swollen even my thighs were covered wheals.

The doctor/s in Makati Medical Emergency Room were so nice, they injected three shots of allergy meds (one of the three is steriods) on my left hand to reduce the swelling. I actually have a crush on the resident physician who tended on my case. His name is Vince and a great friend of my cousin Alex. How I wish all doctos are as good-looking and as nice as they are =) On Saturday, September 15 I will undergo a skin allergy test at an allergologist to finally determine what is triggering the allergy attacks.

In spite my health condition, I am still determined to achieve my goal. I may have slowed-down by the unpredictable bumps on my fitness journey but I am not quitting nor am I throwing in the towel.

I will push through. I.WILL.

Workout Routine today:

Pilates, Kenpo X, Chest & Back, AB Ripper X

Make up your mind to be happy

Re post from ihatequotes http://ihatequotes.net/make-up-your-mind-to-be-happy

Don't let the people who do so little for you control so much of your feelings and emotions. Never cry for those who don't know the value of your tears. Stand your ground. It is better to let them walk away from you than all over you.

Nobody can take away your pain, so don't let anyone take away your happiness. If you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy. But if you make your mind to be happy, no one and nothing on earth can take that happiness away from you.

Day 21

One more pound shed-off again today officially I'm off the 150 lbs. mark. total of 9 lbs lost in 3 weeks and 1 day. #P90X #BEACHBODY. Today did #YOGAX, #KENPOX #killerworkout #insanityjourney.

Day 20

Did Pilates and Kenpo today. My left knee still bothers me it's not that swollen anymore but it still hurts whenever I bend it. :(

Day 19

Although my swollen left knee has been bothering me for almost 2 weeks now, it still didn't stop me from working hard daily in all my P90X® workout routine. I already lost 8 lbs in 3 weeks with a steady pace and a strong-will, I'll keep on pushing. Did Pilates and Plyometrics today

Benefits Of Pysical Fitness: Rest and Recovery

Post from Chris Hynes http://www.purededication.net

In order to get the most out of the BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS. The body needs Adequate amounts of rest and recovery.
There are two major factors that come into play when you think about recovery sleep and rest days.

SLEEP: Many people underestimate the importance of sleep. Not getting enough sleep each night can greatly effect your efforts in your weight training.

• Always shoot for between 6-8 hours of sleep each night
• Avoid activity that will raise your adrenaline levels to close to the time you plan on turning in. Including but not limited to Watching TV, browsing the internet, or any activity that requires high amounts of concentration. As this can affect your quality of sleep.
• Avoid large amount of food because when you consume large portions of food to close to bed time your body will be working hard to digest the meal thus making it difficult for you body to reach the deep state of sleep that is required for muscles tissue to grow and to repair.
• Try to get on a set schedule going to bed each night and rising each morning at the same time will greatly increase your quality of sleep.

REST DAYS: It is a mental challenge with in all of when we are working to reach our goals but we all need days off.

• Always allow yourself 1 day a week of total rest and recovery.
• These are the days your body will be able to build strength.
• Restore Glycogen levels.
• Muscle tissues will be able to repair.
• Your body will be able to sneak in a little extra sleep to make up for nights during the training week you may have gotten less then you planned.
• You will greatly reduce fatigue and mental focus by taking a day to allow your body to have minimal physical stress.
• Do not drastically reduce your caloric intake on rest days. Your body will still need the calories to repair and rebuild.

So Eat right Sleep deep and work hard and give it 100% and you will be seeing results. Do not undo your hard work by over training.

Day 15

The last week of phase 1 is almost over. I'm in my 3rd week of the 13 weeks P90X fitness program and I'm at least getting the hang of it. My body is slowly adjusting to the workouts and diet plan. Did Pilates, Core Synergistic and Cardio X.

Day 14

Today marks the last day of my 2nd week and man I am beat. I can't describe what exactly what I feel right now. The medicines I am taking for my allergies are strong that I feel sleepy all through the day. Considering my normal self has insomnia apparently now I feel like sleeping all day. I've never felt sloppy until now.

Despite my health condition, I gathered all the strength I have left and workout for 2 straight hours. Did Cardio X, AB Ripper X and Pilates.

Day 13

Truly what a journey it is that I am in. Two days ago I had an allergic reaction from something I have completely no idea where it came from. I am only allergic to seafoods and I haven't had it in months but just the same manifestations appeared on my back, upper body, right arm and face.

My sister-in-law's theory is that it could have been caused by my apparent low immune system. Somehow she thinks since I cut down on my food in-take it have triggered the allergy. I am still in medication and I didn't workout yesterday because I had to rest my body for it to recover. But I choose not to defeated by this BUMP in my fitness journey.

I will continue and keep moving forward.

Workout today: Kenpo X

Day 11

Today is another day that I celebrate my small achievement. I lost another pound again, which means to date from day 1 I lost 4 pounds already and 2 inches off my waist in less than two weeks. There are moments when I am physically exhausted, it's like I can't go on anymore but my mind and heart tells me otherwise. It's that little voice inside me that tells me to keep pushing and finishing strong each workout routine I am doing. Like today, I worked out for 3 hours did Pilates, Yoga X and Kenpo X and halfway through it the entire muscles of my body was aching but I pressed on. I am still far from my goal but I know I am closer to it than yesterday.

Also, it helps a lot when you have a support system, I thank my amazing friends Jovi who inspired me to get up and change. Naj, Keiz and Lesley who constantly and unconditionally support and cheer me on.