One of my goals going backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show this year was to talk to a newbie. When I met Jasmine Tookes, I knew she was the one I wanted to get to know as she was someone I've never seen before, a fresh face to the industry and eager to talk. Turns out, we have something in common: our work out regimen, only she's proof that it works and I quit! Check out my video interview with the newest Angel.
Fitness Confession: I'm A P90X Drop Out and I Think You'll Understand Why
I don't know what happened. I only lasted three weeks! Three intense weeks of moving my ottoman from my living room into the hallway of my tiny studio apartment to create enough space for about four tight banana rolls (these redic ab exercises where you lay on the floor and roll in the shape of a banana, yea, those) to kick my own butt in P90X. It wasn't that it wasn't working, because in those three dedicated weeks I already saw resultes. So what was my problem? I became a hermit!
Guys, as you're aware, I work from my studio apartment where I live with my boyfriend and then I also made it my gym. Live, work, eat, sleep, breath, gym! I literally never had to leave! I began talking to Tony Horton more often than I should have...
Therefore, I began incorporating P90X workouts into my lifestyle. I love going to the gym and working out around motivating people. I love taking fitness classes from SoulCycle to Cardio Pump and Yoga. Origionally I said P90X isn't for everyone as it's intense and you need to be dedicated. I was able to dedicate myself to the series of workouts daily and keep up with the intensity, but the program wasn't for me. I'm a people person. I thrive off of life and being around others. Now, I go about my daily routine and enjoy my gym and classes and do a P90X video here and there on a day I don't feel like going to the gym. It's a supplement to my regular workouts, not my sole workout.
I still encourage any of you who may be looking to switch up your regimen to invest in the program, but my experience is just something to think about. It definitely proved results quickly, but if you're anything like me, you may go stir crazy!
There's A New Man in My Life & He Makes Me Sweat, Thanks P90X
My studio apartment is now not only my office, but also my P90X home gym. As a NYer, I learned how to be creative with a small space. I've been working out at Club H Fitness for the past four years and it was recently bought out by Crunch, who decided to bring what seems like every one of their Manhattan members with them into what was my health club. Therefore, I needed out and after seeing my friend Tiana's P90X results I jumped on the bandwagon. Let me tell you, I saw instant results and it's only week three!
I was never into infomercials and laughed at my dad when he bought the "As Seen On TV Ab Roller," but I bought the "As Seen on TV DVDs" and have straight up tunnel vision to strength, flexibility and endurance. I've always been in shape, but this is a new level of dedication. Each day I take anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes out of my morning and work out with Tony Horton in my living room. I'm on the P90X lean plan, which is more cardio than weight lifting, with the hopes of a lean, toned body by Memorial Day weekend and beyond.
I'm not drinking the recovery shakes or following the nutrition plan. That's all a little much for me as the last thing I need is to make another to-do list in my life. I'm vegetarian and eat pretty healthy in general, but I did give up alcohol. It's been three weeks and counting.
Two weeks down and so far so good. I just entered week three and I'm still into it, but have to warn you that it's not for everyone. When I had to go to classes I was driven by the instructor and other students to keep going. Now, it's my own dedication and determination that keeps me going. It works for me, for now, but unless you have the drive within you, it won't work. I love that I get my butt kicked first thing in the morning and no longer have to revolve my day around my gyms class schedule.
