P90x

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

There's also another program after the Power 90 called the Power 90 Master Series. I might actually try that after I wrap up the Power 90.

Insanity looks, well, insane.

no s, i do like that it's no weights though

[MTK]

Hey mlmdub130 how's the p90 going?

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Hey mlmdub130 how's the p90 going?

two and a half weeks in i'm feeling pretty good. i have cheated a little instead of doing my last 3 cardio days i have been takin my dogs on a run it's been crazy nice here. but i have lost about 5lbs, and my arms look alot more cut. i can't wait to get to day thirty to take my second picture and compare them. i did just get some protein shakes from costco today, and some green tea pills, so we'll see if they help at all, i feel the shakes really will. you are past day 30 right could you see a difference in the pictures, if you took any.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mlmdub130

two and a half weeks in i'm feeling pretty good. i have cheated a little instead of doing my last 3 cardio days i have been takin my dogs on a run it's been crazy nice here. but i have lost about 5lbs, and my arms look alot more cut. i can't wait to get to day thirty to take my second picture and compare them. i did just get some protein shakes from costco today, and some green tea pills, so we'll see if they help at all, i feel the shakes really will. you are past day 30 right could you see a difference in the pictures, if you took any.

I know green tea is crazy good for you, and I've been drinking it pretty frequently since I gave up soda and energy drinks almost 5 months ago. The actual tea from tea bags is no problem for me, and I've never had any sensitivity to caffeine nor have I ever had any heart related issues either (my last cholesterol test was 165 and BP is normal).

I bought green tea pills a few years ago, and within a day or two of starting them, at times it would feel like my heart was beating so hard (not fast, but hard), I almost took myself to the hospital. I mean, each beat felt like a really hard "thump" in my chest. It was scary. The only thing different in my diet/routine after the issue started was the pills. So I stopped taking them, and shortly after the symptoms subsided.

Anyway, few months back I tried the pills again just because the benefits of green tea are so well documented and I figured my first experience may have been a fluke. Sure enough, the exact same symptoms arose. Obviously I immediately stopped taking them, and yet again the symptoms stopped. Strange, especially considering I can drink the tea daily with no issue. Huh.

[MTK]

I've seen some changes, nothing earth shattering but I definitely feel a lot better. Went to the Dr. for a physical recently and my blood pressure and cholesterol were both personal lows. Time to kick it up to the 3-4 level next week.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I've seen some changes, nothing earth shattering but I definitely feel a lot better. Went to the Dr. for a physical recently and my blood pressure and cholesterol were both personal lows. Time to kick it up to the 3-4 level next week.

Started the 3-4 level today and it really kicked my butt. A lot more push ups, lunges, and squats. Faster pace and a longer workout overall. I'm feeling it today.

[MTK]

Those green tea pills can have a lot of caffeine in them so you have to watch out. They have lower caffeine versions that are much better.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Those green tea pills can have a lot of caffeine in them so you have to watch out. They have lower caffeine versions that are much better.

That's odd since actual green tea that you drink is usually caffeine free.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Those green tea pills can have a lot of caffeine in them so you have to watch out. They have lower caffeine versions that are much better.

That's basically it. I don't really have caffeine sensitivity as far as most teas and coffees go, but the pills get me all crazy. Best bet is to just get the Green Tea Extract capsules or drops.

I absolutely despised ephedra, stuff drove me nuts.. I know that it'll subside after a week or two but I just can't stand feeling like that for even an hour

[mlmdub130]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

That's basically it. I don't really have caffeine sensitivity as far as most teas and coffees go, but the pills get me all crazy. Best bet is to just get the Green Tea Extract capsules or drops.

I absolutely despised ephedra, stuff drove me nuts.. I know that it'll subside after a week or two but I just can't stand feeling like that for even an hour

yeah the green tea pills say to take two in the morning and two with lunch, i took one in the morning and will probably take the second at lunch, it's not too bad in a smaller dose. and i can handle the caffine way better than the f-ing gitters and insane heartbeat you get from ephedra, a few years ago i was all about it i would do in in cycles month on 2 weeks off, i bought a s ton when it became illegal, i still have probably 3 or 4 unopened bottles that i most likely won't ever use.

[MTK]

Yeah I think they load those pills up with caffeine

[tryfuhl]

Yeah I bought some 1-test and 4-ad right before the prohormone ban but never ended up using it.. wanted to wait another year or two but stuff came up and I wasn't lifting anymore.. doubt it's any good now

[MTK]

damn that's f'd up, mlmpetert

Hope you heal up and good luck with your case

[mlmdub130]

i f-ed my back up this weekend messing with my motorcycle and haven't been able to work out the past three days i was going on a roll and thinkin of stepping it up to 3-4 i hope this doesn't set me back to far. it's said when your 27 and you throw out your back

[Monkeydad]

Moral of this thread - DO NOT PUT "mlm" at the beginning of your screen name...you'll be seriously injured.

Hope both of you guys recover quickly.