I started back up again! I'm modifying the program in the following ways:
- Less strict on the diet in general (in moderation, of course):I'm incorporating either a cheat day on Friday/Saturday, or a little snack here and there throughout the week. If this is for life, it's got to be something I can stick with! The fact is, cheese is delicious; it's worth having it every once in a while. Also, changing foods with regularity and carb cycling seems to be effective for my body anyway.
- No cardio: I'm really struggling to put on weight. After speaking with many people, it seems that all the cardio built into P90X is great for those who are trying to lose body fat AND weight, but for those trying to gain weight, all that cardio may be causing me to metabolize muscle. I'm thinking that for now, the best course of action is to cut the cardio and maintain a rigorous strength training routine. Strength training puts your body in a lowered fat-burning state anyway. It's a shame, because cardio is my FAVE, but I've got to see if this causes some positive changes.
Did Chest and Back on Sunday for day 1. Today is day 3, and even though I'm in DOMS-land, it'll be fine. No pain, no gain!
