Power 90 Day 1

Day 1 is over and 89 left in this 90 challenge.  Although between me you and the wall I do not believe this is the end of my 90 day workouts.  Today went well, with the biggest drawback being the fact I struggled to get enough calories.  I was up at 7:30 and to the gym by 7:45.  I had more trouble with the universal remote but was able to get the video going by 8:00.  Connor joined me this morning and was a great encouragement as I didn’t want him to see his dad not be able to do something.

Sculpt 1-2 was both easier than I thought it would be, and still at the peak of what I could handle.  I was able to do almost the entire workout, although with a few of the exercises, I had to stop at 8 reps (the minimum) rather than the full 15.  The one spot I get really tripped up was with the 7-7-7.  This simply was 7 pushups with the arms wide, 7 pushups with the arms narrow, and 7 regular pushups.  Before this morning, I hadn’t done more than 3 pushups in a day since high school. 

As far as the workout itself goes, the complaint that the video is dated is true.  There are three people on a small stage.  Usually each exercise has a couple variations which they explain and sometimes one of them will show.  It’s not flashy and there are no bells or whistles.  That being said, Power 90 Sculpt 1-2 has a track record of working, so I think if you’re serious about the workout; it shouldn’t matter about the 80’s style and feel.  I know I am looking forward to doing it again on Wednesday. 

After the workout, I had my first ever protein powder, which was good to help me get anywhere close to needed calories for the day.  Protein Powder, not as bad as I thought it would be.  Who knows maybe I’ll even grow to like it.  

As far as the rest of today’s food went, I thought I would include my menu.  Today I had 1727 Calories and burned about 400 with the workout (A complete guess, but it’s what people online were saying.  I still need to get a heart-rate-monitor.)  I have included today’s menu, as I think learning how to eat healthy is as difficult as the workouts.  For me, I used several people’s menus to come up with this.  I also have a picture of the Salmon and Peppers I made for dinner.  Although I did end up doubling my portion of Salmon 4 ounces up to 8 ounces, to help with my calorie deficit.   

                Post Workout:  Protean Drink (1 scoop protean 8 ounces skim milk)   (220 Calories)

                Breakfast:  3 medium eggs scrambled, applesauce (360 Calories)

                Lunch: Lettuce Wraps, (Wraps = 4 leaves, 4 ounces deli turkey, 2 slices Colby cheese)     (393 Calories)

                Afternoon Snack: banana, String Cheese (165 Calories)

                Dinner:   8 oz Salmon, 1 bell Pepper (310 calories) 

                Evening Snack:  1 Cup Vanilla Yogurt, 1 cup Blueberries (279)

That’s it for today.  Have to get some sleep so I can have the energy to hit cardio tomorrow.  That and I am sore, really sore.  Before I go though I wanted to give a shout to my good friend Chris who started Power 90 with me today; even if he is half a country away.  I hope it went well for you!  

I’ll be back tomorrow with initial thoughts on Sweat 1-2, a menu, and who knows what else...