Part 2: How to feel accomplished after P90X when the “after” pictures and scale disappoint

1)       Realize that the six pounds you gained over the course of 90 days would have been much greater without the mostly-regular workouts.

2)       Recall the day you did 236 push-ups of varying kinds/difficulties. Acknowledge that it wasn’t that long ago that you did all your push-ups from your knees.

3)       Look at the workout sheets and acknowledge the overall increase in reps. The “after” fit test will reaffirm the increase in numbers.

4)       Look at the workout sheets and acknowledge that almost all resistance moves are now done with a heavier weight or band.

5)       Realize that fitness shouldn’t have an “after” but rather be a continual journey.  The last 90 days didn’t produce what I hoped for because I let life get in the way. I won’t apologize for that. I will move to the next challenge. I will continue to transform myself one day at a time; one choice at a time. This morning I did a Slim in 6 routine. Starting tomorrow I will dabble in TurboFire for a week or so. I plan on starting RevAbs either the week after Thanksgiving or the first week of December, based on my feelings for TurboFire. RevAbs will give me another 90 days to challenge myself, and when that ends there will be a new adventure to be discovered.

6)   I DID A PULL UP DURING THE FIT TEST!!!