Ripx suggested that I try P90x. Sooo, I bought it!! I am thinking about starting it when I get back from vacation (last week of July). The only thing I am worried about is that I will be going to the cabin every weekend and P90x is a six day a week program…

I received my equipment yesterday and I have to say that these are the best Adjustable Dumbbells I have seen or felt. They are sturdy and it is awesome to be able to adjust from 10 lbs all the way up to 120 lbs. The Super Bench is great too. Very easy to switch angles and add-ons.

Now I just need to order the straight bar and the Support system and I will have a complete gym!!

My vacation starts next week. I will be gone for a little over 3 weeks. I will be spending that time working on my diet and trying to ride my bike more and walking the dogs. When I get back, I should have a plan in place to really start kicking ass.

My home gym equipment should be here tomorrow!! I can’t wait to get to my workouts again…

I contacted both companies and one seemed to be a scam.  I ordered directly from the IronMaster company and also ordered the 120 lb add-on.  Expensive, but I hope worth it!!  If this is the motivation I am looking for, then so be it!!!

I ended up not buying the used Ironmaster set. I then ordered the bench and dumbbells from an online store. Then I cancelled the order and ordered a package deal directly from the dealer. Now I find out that the online store has the same package for $350 less. Has anyone ever ordered from www.buyfitnessonline.com ? The deal almost sounds too good to be true… I am thinking about canceling my order with Ironmaster and ordering from them (then I can get the 120lb addon kit).

The package includes:
75lb quick lock dumbbells
Super Bench
Ab/Crunch attachment
Leg ext/curl attachment
Chin-up attachment
Dip attachment
Preacher curl attachment

I have decided to buy some equipment and workout at home. I priced out a complete home gym and unfortunately, it adds up to about 10 years of gym fees…Yikes!!

I decided all I really need for now is a bench and a set of dumbbells. I am going for the IronMaster Super Bench and QuickLock Dumbbells. They are kind of pricey, but I am buying some used ones I found on Craigslist along with a set of 410lbs Olympic weights for $500.

I need some motivation.  I can’t seem to get going.  I am now at 190 … 6 lbs away from my highest weight when I started.  Disgusting!!  I can’t figure out what my problem is.  I know part of it has to do with the new job working later hours.  But I am the type of person who does not believe in excuses, yet I keep coming up with them.  My biggest excuse is that with these later hours, there are so many people in the gym and it is harder to do the funky workouts like Afterburn.

I must want to be motivated as I have joined Karate last week (haven’t gone yet) hoping that it will help.  I looked in the mirror yesterday and finally realized how much weight I have gained… not happy!!  That should be motivation right there…