A Review of P90X

Bring It!: My First Week with P90X

As age 40 looms just a few years around the bend, I have decided that talk is cheap. No more procrastinating. No more excuses. I am ready for a REAL change in my life and it starts with P90X.

As a busy attorney with a full-time government job and a part-time private practice, time is at a premium. However, I am determined to be diligent and work the hardest I have ever worked at something to become fit and stay healthy. I began my P90X journey just over one week ago, with a little help from my friends. I, like many others, had seen the infomercial and watched Tony Horton whip folks into shape. I asked myself, “Could that be me?” As I progress through this journey, my answer is an emphatic “Yes!”

My first week has been difficult, yet rewarding. I started on March 1, along with two friends. One did not return and opted for a traditional gym workout schedule. The other friend has been the best “workout buddy” ever. My friend, Kezia, attended law school with me and also has a busy schedule as a lawyer at a large firm. In spite of her schedule, she is standing at my door every morning at 5:45 a.m. ready to go. We go through the ritual of moving the coffee table out of the way and we get busy! If we need to make adjustments and exercise in the evening, we do, but we are dedicated to staying on track. The realization that we can have the best workout of our lives right in my living room keeps us motivated.

I have found the workouts challenging and Tony Horton will push you to do things that you didn’t know you could do, while at the same time making you feel okay about having to take a short breather. His assuring manner that you can build up to the really difficult exercises keeps me from getting frustrated. I appreciate the no-nonsense approach. There are no glossy sets, no perfectly coordinated workout gear and no perky size 0 chick talking to me in a sing-song voice with a blonde ponytail. It is just real exercise with real encouragement. As an African-American female, I also appreciate that Tony has all kinds of people working out in his videos and that some of the people working out are actually graduates of the P90X program.

My support system through my Coach and the Beachbody website has been wonderful. I keep a workout diary and I carry a spiral notebook with me during the day and write down everything I eat. I am making great food choices and enjoying wonderful meals. I feel better about how I look and how I feel. With every workout I can accomplish a little bit more and get a little bit stronger. I am looking forward to my 30-day update and will be happy to share the results. So, when you are ready, I invite you to come along on my journey and Bring It!

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Elizabeth Hughes, Esquire is an attorney residing in her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she has been practicing law for 5 years. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, serves on the board of Neighborhood Legal Services Association, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Alumni Board of Governors. Elizabeth is an avid sports fan and her favorite teams are the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh Panthers. Elizabeth is coached by the First Lady, of Fitness, Fashion, and Fun Jackie O.