Mastering Ab Ripper (Day 34 of 90)

Okay, so, I haven't totally mastered Ab Ripper X... BUT - for the first time - I did all 349 moves! This was a big milestone for me because Ab Ripper X is such an intense ab workout and I thought I'd never get through it all the way. I did pause the DVD a couple of times between exercises, but I did not pause during exercises and kept up with the reps throughout. I feel great about it!

Now I just need to do the elusive unassisted pull up! I think that goal is a long way off though. I find pull ups to be, by far, the hardest part of the whole P90X program. But one day I will master those, too!

I shared my side by side pictures so I figured I'd share my measurements, too. I started this whole thing from day one doing my hip measurement wrong. I've debated whether I should start recording it the right way or just be consistent and keep doing it wrong. For the sake of comparison, I'm going to continue to do it wrong, but to note the correct hip measurement, too. So, here are the numbers:

 Day 1 - Day 31:

Waist: 33 - 31.25
Hips: 36.5 - 35.25
Chest: 39.5 - 38.5
Right Arm: 14 - 12.75
Left Arm: 14 - 12.75
Right Thigh: 22.25 - 20.5
Left Thigh: 22.25 - 20.75

I'm getting there slowly but surely!

Day 31 of 90

Betcha thought I quit, didn't you? Nope! I'm still going strong. My scale really isn't being very kind to me. I lose a pound or two and then gain it back. It's very discouraging. But today I took my day 31 pictures for comparison and I do see some changes. So, I'm going to focus on that and keep on doing what I'm doing.

Here are the pics: