P90X Day 10 -Shoulders and Arms-

P90X Shoulders and Arms. Today I focused on my forms a lot and did "2 more" when I wanted to give up. Now I realized that I def. need to increase my weight but it is great (for me! ) to get the correct forms first.

Videotaping myself also helps me review my forms.

Btw this time, I tried to upload my whole workout to tell everyone that Ai is DOING all moves...but it ended up super long video...so....I found the best way to show you what I do...

Check this out. 2 more weeks till CAMP DO MORE!!

P90X Day 9 PLYO!

Today (July 5th) was my Day 9!!
Yesterday, I went out for the fair and walked around about 6 miles.
I wasn't sure if I could wake up....but yes! I did wake up without an alarm clock.
My body is getting used to wake up early and work out!

I enjoyed P90X PLYO.....

After my morning P90X workout, I had 2 classes.
One was 9:30am Turbo Kick and another one was PiYo

I was nervous if I could move but...actually, I had FULL NRG. I could more better than before.
I believe my performance skill and level is getting better.

I can do this! I can do HYBRID!!!

My next goal is to watch my diet better.
I am working out very well ...WHY DON'T I WATCH MY DIET to get the MAX results from this intense workout :)

P90X Day 8 Chest and Back YES THIS IS MY 2nd WEEK!

Oh Yea!
I completed my week 1 of P90X.

My body is getting used to wake up early and workout early in the morning. It also helps me go to bed early. Amazing!!!

Day 8...Second time to do Chest and Back.
I realized that I need to increase my weight.

Today I did my best on push ups form and dive bomber.

P90X Day 6 and 7

On my Day 6th, I switched Kenpo X into Turbo Fire Fire 30 and HIIT 20.
I did it with my Fit Club San Diego people

I thought Day 7 was my REST day...and yes it was but I forgot about Xstretch...
But thanks to my accountability partner's Butt Kick skype call, I was able to do it at 5am.

After that I left for the happiest place on earth...Chalene Johnson's Turbo Kick class.

I can't wait to show all of you,  how I stay on P90X workout schedule in addition to my GX class schedule.  Also I'd like to show you how I "Hybrid" some workouts :) 

P90X Day 5 Legs and Back

I am still doing P90X everyone!!!!
Waking up 5am (Yoga X at 4:30am) and working out with my accountability partner (a.k.a my coach) is challenging but I really love the feeling when I finish each workout.

I sometimes get lazy and become weak but my accountability/workout partner keeps me accountable and kick my butt to wake up EARLY! (Can I say it again? 5am is SOOOO EARLY FOR ME!)

Btw Legs and Back is one of my favorite P90X workouts! I think my legs are strong...compare to my weak arms. BUT! I could not complete some of these P90X legs workout.

It means my legs really need them.
The moves I had challenging time to complete contained "balance" work.

I can do regular lunges and squats A LOT but those are not enough to give my body muscle confusion and P90X is the workout that works for my whole muscles and give my body muscle confusion to get the body I want.

Stay with me :D

P90X Day 4 YOGA X

To be honest with you,  I was soooo sleepy doing Yoga X at 4:30am. I took lots of breaks (Child pose) and I sometimes ran away ...but I did not quit! Now I feel much much better.

I believe that "If I do not like that workout, that is the workout my body needs!"

Yoga X...DONE!! Check my video out.

P90X Day 3

I was so sleepy on my Day 3 but thanks to my coach/workout buddy (we used online chat to workout together) I followed through,

This is real lazy me who managed to do 90X Day 3.

Stay Tuned!!

How I add P90X workout into my Group X schedule?

So many people love to go to the gym and I don't lie...I love to go to the GYM.....and I am a Group X instructor.....


But my question is...
if you love Cardio classes, do you have extra 1 hour or more to stay at the gym to do the perfect strength training in addition to your cardio workout.

OR

Do you just go to the gym and do Cardio and go home?

If you already have a perfect body and know how to workout by yourself at gym,  you do not have to read this. Seriously, keep up with your great work.


But if you love Cardio classes like me but do not have time to stay at the gym after your cardio class, please stay with me for next 90days to see how I add P90X workout into my Gym Schedule.

Also if you are Group X instructor who teach lots of classes and no time to take other instructors class to take care of your own body, you should see my 90 days.

As you know, we Group X instructors teach Group X classes but our mission is to help our participants to get the best workout....Teaching classes is not our own workout to keep ourselves fit.


For me I have no time to take classes except to Cardio a week.
I need more muscle. I need strength training but I do not have time  before or after my classs to stay at the gym doing some "Guessing" lifting.

That is why I decided to wake up 5am every morning to do P90X before my kids get up.

Getting ready for the Shakeology 3 day cleanse

Watch this to find out what we need for shakeology 3 day cleanse :)

I am excited!!

Ai's Journey Final Stage

I want to share my meals for 2 months

I am sharing pics of my meals NOT because I am good at cooking or creating good recipes...I am not good at cooking ahaha....and I am super nervous about posting them.

However, I would like everyone to know that you do not have to be a good cook  to eat healthy and to cook at home.

It is very simple and easy :)

(Just laugh at my cooking ..especially burned eggs...ahahaha)

Ai

8 week Transit Diet with Ai

Join me for the 8 week Transit Diet!
Let's start healthy eating as a HABIT!!!

We can do it :) :)

Love

Ai

10 Tricks for Losing Those Last 10 Pounds

By Whitney Provost (Via Team Beachbody Newsletter) 

At the start of a new fitness program, you clean up your diet and hit the workouts, and the weight seems to fall off. But when you get down to the last 5, 10, or 15 pounds you want to lose, the scale may suddenly refuse to budge. You might be tempted to drastically reduce calories or increase the amount of time you spend working out. Don't do it. Instead, here are some simple tricks to help you lose those last 10 pounds.

Cutting calories too low will cause your body to think it's starving, and it will hold on to the fat you're trying so hard to lose. Working out longer will cut into your personal time and probably won't help you drop those last few pounds anyway. Instead, try making these tweaks to your program.

1. Clean up your diet. Once you find a diet that works for you, stick to it. Researchers at Tufts University followed 160 people on four different weight loss plans and found that the type of diet participants were on didn't matter as much as the participants' willingness to stick to their diets. If you've been dieting for a while, you might have become a little lax with your food choices and portions, so tighten them up again. To lose those last pesky pounds, stick to unprocessed foods (the kind that don't come in a box) and choose lean protein, vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. Keeping a food journal will help you track everything you eat and get your calories under control.
2. Cut out some carbs. A simple, short-term trick to losing weight is to cut back on carbs until you're at your goal. Eat lean protein and vegetables at every meal and limit carbs to before and after your workouts, and you'll probably see the scale shift rather quickly. Easy, low-carb meal ideas include egg-white omelettes with vegetables, Whey Protein Powder shakes made with water, salads with lean protein (chicken, tuna, or turkey), and grilled or broiled lean beef, poultry, or fish with vegetables.
3. Bump up the intensity of your workouts. No matter what workout program you're doing, you will lose weight faster if you kick up the intensity. Jump higher, squat lower, and increase the weight you're lifting to burn more calories, rev your metabolism, and stoke the fat-burning fire. Whether you're working out to Slim in 6®, ChaLEAN Extreme®, P90X®, or any other Beachbody® fitness program, you'll bust through a plateau by putting out more effort when you exercise.
4. Change your exercise routine. If you've already increased the intensity of your workout program and still find that your weight loss has slowed, it might be time to try something different. When you perform the same exercises over and over, your body becomes more efficient at them. As a result, you use less energy and burn fewer calories. By starting a new fitness routine, you'll shock your muscles, reignite your metabolism, and get the scale moving again. Check outTeamBeachbody.com to find the workout that'll take your weight loss to the next level.
5. Stand up. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic found that lean people spend 2 more hours per day on their feet than overweight people. Participants in the study who stood, paced, and fidgeted burned as many as 350 extra calories a day and were much leaner than those who didn't move as much. Get up from your desk at work, talk on the phone while standing, and stay on your feet in waiting rooms—the simplest effort will yield an extra calorie burn that may help you shed those remaining pounds.
6. Eat a little less. When your body gets smaller, it requires fewer calories to function properly. A 165-pound woman who works out three to five times a week may require 2,300 calories per day to maintain her weight, but the same woman at 125 pounds may only need 2,000 calories for maintenance. Trying to lose additional pounds in your lighter body means cutting back a little more. You do not need to make radical changes, however; if you're already increasing the intensity of your workouts and eating a clean, whole-foods diet, you could probably see the scale move with a modest 100-calorie reduction per day.
7. Zigzag your calories. Cycling your calories, also known as zigzagging, is the process of eating more on certain days and less on others. If you always eat 1,800 calories, try eating 1,500 calories one day and 2,000 the next. As long as you create a weekly deficit, you should see the pounds drop. Much like shocking your muscles into working harder by introducing new exercises, it's possible to shock your metabolism by zigzagging your calories.
8. Drink more water. You may not realize how important water is for weight loss—it's not just a tool to help you eat less. Being properly hydrated will balance your energy levels, which allows you to exercise with intensity. (Have you ever been so thirsty during a workout that you couldn't perform as well as usual?) Drinking enough water may also increase your metabolism and promote muscle building—a well-hydrated body can more efficiently repair and build muscles. On the other hand, being dehydrated encourages muscle breakdown. So drink up, especially since you are exercising regularly.
9. Relax. Believe it or not, you may be trying too hard to lose weight. If your workouts are very intense and your diet is too strict, you could overtrain and burn out. Your mind and body will just not respond in the same way when they're tired. Muscles need rest to repair and grow, and sometimes your brain needs a break from constant calorie counting and worrying about the last few pounds. Instead of becoming frustrated and diving into a box of cookies, try to relax and reduce the intensity for a little while. You may be surprised to find the scale moving again when you give your mind and body a rest.
10. Reevaluate your goal weight. First, congratulate yourself on getting to this point. Losing weight is not easy, and you've already accomplished a great deal—so enjoy your success. The next step is to ask yourself if the "magic" number on the scale is really the best weight for you. Perhaps you've lost fat and gained a lot of muscle; your new hard body might be healthier and happier with a few more pounds on it. Many people want to weigh the same as they did in high school or college. What if you're much more fit and muscular now than you were in those days? You may realize that the number on the scale today is perfect for you.