Jeff 2.0: Day 50: Put the Pedal to the Metal

Monday, November 9, 2009

Day 50: Put the Pedal to the Metal

I'm starting week 8 of P90X and it is time to put the pedal to the metal and get serious. I've only got six weeks left so I have to make 'em count. From now on, I'm pushing myself and giving 100% during every routine, every workout, every day. I am going to push myself to the limit. My diet is going to be impeccable. No alcohol. No sugar. Low carbs. No cheat meals. My attitude is going to be perfect. Enthusiasm. Optimism. Drive. Determination. Confidence.

The first seven weeks of P90X have gone much better than I expected. I feel unbelievable and am in the best shape of my life. However, I'm not satisfied with the the changes in my physique. When I look at the boxing video I posted two days ago, I see a fat saggy old man. I know I'm carrying a lot of water weight from the frickini' Prednisone, but I weighed in at 258 this morning and that just sucks and that's just inexcusable. I gotta lose some weight; I gotta lean up; I gotta get cut up and ripped.

Now I'm going to find out what I'm really made of. I know I'm capable. I know I can do it. It's time to dig deep. It is time to show some real guts and crush that loser mentality. No excuses. Only results. Bring it.

Note: My son, Ryan, was finally able to get a new vehicle—can you say, hallelujah?—so I'm back to morning workouts starting tomorrow. Trust me. This is going to make life easier for the both of us. I had a very long day, so I didn't finish my Yoga X workout until 11:30pm. The workout was wonderful. I opened the garage door, turned the fans on low, and flipped off the lights so the only illumination came from my TV. Then I did what I said I was going to do and pushed myself 100% for 90 minutes.

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About "Jeff 2.0"

Welcome to "Jeff 2.0." This website is a chronicle of my efforts to upgrade myself to the next level through serious nutrition and exercise. This next level is what I refer to as Jeff 2.0.

On April 16, 2008, I started exercising to lose weight, improve my health, and pack on some muscle. With the help of an excellent personal trainer, I made great accomplishments. I lost over 50 lbs, overcame chronic back pain, lowered my blood pressure, and was bench-pressing over 300 pounds. Unfortunately, in early 2009, at the peak of my physical conditioning I started having shortness of breath and lost my ability to do cardio almost overnight. After visiting a cardiologist and undergoing a battery of tests, I was soon informed that I needed an emergency triple bypass operation. They cracked me open on April 17, 2009.

After the surgery, I was physically devastated. My heart was very weak and my chest felt as if someone had hit me with a pickax. I shed 40 pounds within a few weeks and wasn’t permitted to lift anything heavier that 5 pounds for over 6 weeks. When I was finally allowed to start doing light exercise 7 weeks later, I felt as if I was starting all over again (I just didn’t have to worry about the weight loss part). However, I kept exercising regularly and was determined to get back into shape as quickly as possible.

Unfortunately, by summer's end, with mounting medical bills and a still sluggish economy (I’m self-employed), I was no longer able to afford the luxury of a personal trainer. I was very worried because I didn't think I'd push myself as hard as a trainer does. Would I even continue exercising on my own?

Fortunately, that’s when a client told me about the P90X or Power 90 Extreme home fitness system. The P90X is a DVD collection of 12 extreme workouts designed for people who want to take their fitness to the next level. This program claims that if you follow the 90 day program, you will get totally ripped. This is exactly what I was looking for and at $120 the price was right.

As I stated above, this blog will chronicle my efforts to upgrade myself to Jeff 2.0. I’ll follow the P90X program very closely but will also mix in some of my own workouts. I’ll also pass on any useful tools and tips I come across and provide plenty of photos if you want to follow my progress.

I hope you enjoy the blog and I hope it inspires you to upgrade yourself to the next level.

Bring it,

Jeff 1.0

Sept. 17, 2009