8.01.08

Hello All,

So I have great news to report. I have been on The Body RX plan for 5 weeks now and I am really starting to notice the fruits of my labor. As I mentioned before the first phase of the program is called the strength phase. I DEFINITELY notice the strength I am gaining. I only have one more week of this phase before starting the sculpting phase! Last night when I was at the gym I noticed that the weight was actually getting easier. So I decided that on the last set of each exercise I was going to attempt to increase the weight. I was able to lift it with minimal effort. I WAS SHOCKED!!!!

Also recently I have added pull ups to my workout routine so I am prepared for P90X whenever I start the program. Depending on the body part I am working out, I will either do pull ups with my palms facing me w/close grip (to work biceps) -OR- palms facing away from me w/wide grip (to work back and shoulders). I am happy to report that I can do 3 sets of 10 with the wide grips and 3 sets of 12 with the close grip! So I am definitely making some HUGE improvements.

As for my appearance. Week 5 has given me the gift of noticing that my stomach is flatter. I have not stepped on the scale yet, so I am not sure about my weightloss, but I can definitely see the difference. Not only can I see the difference, I can also feel it. I am not sure if you will know what I am talking about, but before this program my muscles felt kind of soft and "airy" but now feel a lot more firm. I am not sure if it is the fact that I am eating a lot more protein, working out according to the Body RX, or a combination of both. I am not sure what the reason is, I am just glad that it is all working.

So that is my update for now. I am still waiting for my P90X to get here so I can check out the nutrition plan and see how it differs from The Body RX. I hope it is similar, because eating this way seems to be really easy for me.

Until next time...

**JK**

7.29.08

Hello Hello,

So today was a good day. I got a lot done because I did not have to go into work. NO COMPLAINTS THERE. So today I took care of a couple of bills and ran some errands.

I did not mention this yesterday, but I am not only eating according to Body RX, but I am also working out according to the book as well. The workout is interesting as it is broken down into 4 different phases: Strength, Sculpt, Burn, and Maintenance. I am currently in the strength phase which is broken down into: 2 warm up sets (which are pretty easy) followed by 3 sets of 6 at a much heavier weight. At first glance it seemed really easy but the first couple of days my muscles were KILLING ME! But as I am close to ending this phase and heading into sculpting, I am actually looking forward to the transition. With each of the different phases the weight decreases slightly but the reps increase. ALSO another big thing about this program is there is no need for CARDIO. I KNOW REREAD THAT LAST SENTENCE IF YOU NEED TO! I have lost 6lbs in the last 3-4 weeks and I have not stepped foot on the treadmill or elliptical trainer. GO ME! I know that I have definitely not lost any muscle mass either which made me feel pretty good. I took my body fat composition the other day and it had me at 11.3% which is not bad for someone weighing in at 190 lbs. It is just the little stubborn fat that I can not seem to get rid of and that is why I am going to attempt to eat according to Body RX while doing the P90X workout program. (FYI... I am definitely going to check out the difference in nutrition plan when P90x arrives, but until then I am going to do the plan as I just mentioned)

Another thing that I did today was uploaded a video on Youtube mentioning my intentions with the Blog and my weightloss. If you want to check it out you can search my username: MisterJonKat. I think having two arenas to express myself will keep me motivated and allow others doing the program or considering the program, to receive some support.

I have actually talked a couple of my other friends into doing some of the other programs that Beachbody has to offer, because I have seen some amazing results those programs have helped others achieve. I am kind of coaching them, because health and fitness is one thing that I am really passionate about and if I can share that with people that I love, as well as, you guys/gals out there I say why the hell not!?

Until next time...

**JK**