Lost track of what day it is. With this tray, I got them on Wednesday, so day 4?
Nothing major going on. Discomfort the first day, but it didn't seem to carry through the next three days the way that trays 1 and 2 did. Must have gotten the teeth all loose and shifty and they're not resisting it as much.
My only issue is these attachments. With the trays on, no issues. Getting the trays off has become a little more difficult, due to the shape of some of the attachments. And when the trays are off, they have some sharper edges so they rub the inside of my cheeks, and I also seem to bit my cheeks more when I chew now. I don't know if it's subconscious or not, but I'm blaming the attachments.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Week 2, Day 1
Well, I planned on the normally scheduled chest and back routine. But since I had done the Legs and back yesterday, when I woke up this morning, I changed my mind. I swapped my chest and back routine with the arms and shoulder work out.
From the legs and back routine I am finding myself a little sore in the calf and gluts. Now that I've done shoulders and arms I'm finding my arms and shoulders a bit sore/worn out too.
Should make for a great day. Have plans to mow, and potentially do some yard work as well. I wonder how that will affect everything. Should make me ravenous too. Must remember to not start gorging on food.
From the legs and back routine I am finding myself a little sore in the calf and gluts. Now that I've done shoulders and arms I'm finding my arms and shoulders a bit sore/worn out too.
Should make for a great day. Have plans to mow, and potentially do some yard work as well. I wonder how that will affect everything. Should make me ravenous too. Must remember to not start gorging on food.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Week 1, Day 7
So I missed my Legs/Back on Thursday, but I played an hour of softball. I'm going to count that as my cardio, moved Rest day to Friday and did my Legs/Back this morning.
All went well. The wall sits were the worst part overall. The only other problem I had was when I needed to support my weight on my right leg. It wasn't a very good knee day, and my right knee is the worse of the two. I do know that loosing the weight and building the muscle will help my knees, so I wasn't able to dip as far, and teetered a bit, but I kept with it. Hopefully the next Legs/Back day will go better.
All went well. The wall sits were the worst part overall. The only other problem I had was when I needed to support my weight on my right leg. It wasn't a very good knee day, and my right knee is the worse of the two. I do know that loosing the weight and building the muscle will help my knees, so I wasn't able to dip as far, and teetered a bit, but I kept with it. Hopefully the next Legs/Back day will go better.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tray 2, Day 21
Well, if my math is correct, today, Wednesday, is day 21 of tray 2. Had a bit of a set back due to a scheduling conflict.
Went in today, got my attachments attached. Was a bit like having a filling put in with bonding it to my tooth, then using that blue light thing to cure it. Four on the top, two on each side, six on the bottom, three on either side.
About an hour and a half after getting them, I clicked out my trays to eat lunch, and one of them popped off. So now I have an appointment with my dentist tomorrow to get it reattached. Regardless, it's now another new tray day, so a bit of uncomfortableness. Hopefully I can sleep tonight, and it doesn't bother me.
Went in today, got my attachments attached. Was a bit like having a filling put in with bonding it to my tooth, then using that blue light thing to cure it. Four on the top, two on each side, six on the bottom, three on either side.
About an hour and a half after getting them, I clicked out my trays to eat lunch, and one of them popped off. So now I have an appointment with my dentist tomorrow to get it reattached. Regardless, it's now another new tray day, so a bit of uncomfortableness. Hopefully I can sleep tonight, and it doesn't bother me.
Week 1, Day 4
So, I forgot to blog yesterday, so this will be yesterday and today.
Yesterday was Day 3, so that was Shoulders and Arms. This wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I managed to lower the reps to something I could handle and repeat without killing myself (8-12 rather than the 20 or so they did for some exercises). And got through it. My arms feel a little sore, but nothing as bad as my lats still hurt from Chest and Back on day 1.
Today was Day 4. That was Yoga X. I had some issues because I didn't watch this one prior. So I waited for a bit in cat pose and would watch them do the routine, then I would repeat. So I was always 5-10 seconds behind, but I did what I could and tried to keep up. It was a very long video, and a lot of Warriors and Downward Dogs.
Yesterday was Day 3, so that was Shoulders and Arms. This wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I managed to lower the reps to something I could handle and repeat without killing myself (8-12 rather than the 20 or so they did for some exercises). And got through it. My arms feel a little sore, but nothing as bad as my lats still hurt from Chest and Back on day 1.
Today was Day 4. That was Yoga X. I had some issues because I didn't watch this one prior. So I waited for a bit in cat pose and would watch them do the routine, then I would repeat. So I was always 5-10 seconds behind, but I did what I could and tried to keep up. It was a very long video, and a lot of Warriors and Downward Dogs.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Sore...
So its noon, and i believe im still sore from the chest & back work out on Sunday. The part that hurts most, and i google it to make sure it was right, are the lat, right in the back part of my arm pits. My delts hurt a bit too, but anything that requires the arms to go chest height or higher is pain.
But its a sore/worked pain, not an injured pain. Tonight should be interesting.
Plyo Morning After
Well, I have no problem saying that the Plyo routine kicked my ass, but this morning I am sore.
My legs aren't as sore as I thought they would be, but the muscles on the sides, right over the ribs and under about where your elbows are when your arms are by your sides are SORE. I looked in the mirror this morning and full on expected to see some big ole bruises, that's what it felt like.
I see Shoulders & Arms are on the schedule for tonight... That should be fun when it hurts to lift my arms anywhere above my shoulders. I'll give the video a watch today before doing it, see how bad it is, and go through it at my own pace like I have been. It's more than I've been doing, he said we could in the video, and at least I'm building up to the speed they go in the video.
O, I almost forgot. In the plyo routine he made a comment about hitting pause on the DVD or VHS. Do people still buy VHS's?
My legs aren't as sore as I thought they would be, but the muscles on the sides, right over the ribs and under about where your elbows are when your arms are by your sides are SORE. I looked in the mirror this morning and full on expected to see some big ole bruises, that's what it felt like.
I see Shoulders & Arms are on the schedule for tonight... That should be fun when it hurts to lift my arms anywhere above my shoulders. I'll give the video a watch today before doing it, see how bad it is, and go through it at my own pace like I have been. It's more than I've been doing, he said we could in the video, and at least I'm building up to the speed they go in the video.
O, I almost forgot. In the plyo routine he made a comment about hitting pause on the DVD or VHS. Do people still buy VHS's?
Monday, July 25, 2011
Week 1, Day 2
Well, today's schedule was Plyometrics (a lot of squats and jumping).
The warm up didn't wear me out as much as yesterday's warm up, and I was almost able to keep up. I wasn't able to keep pace with Tony and the crew, but I went a little slower and was able to keep up with the exercises.
Then about half way through my quads were ON FIRE. I wasn't able to keep up with all the exercises, but I did manage to start out and do half of each exercise then needed a bit of personal rest time. It was pretty rough, and I was a sweaty mess.
Between the sore muscles from yesterday, and now the sore muscles from today, I should be a real mess in the morning. I have a feeling I'll definitely be sleeping until the alarm goes off.
The warm up didn't wear me out as much as yesterday's warm up, and I was almost able to keep up. I wasn't able to keep pace with Tony and the crew, but I went a little slower and was able to keep up with the exercises.
Then about half way through my quads were ON FIRE. I wasn't able to keep up with all the exercises, but I did manage to start out and do half of each exercise then needed a bit of personal rest time. It was pretty rough, and I was a sweaty mess.
Between the sore muscles from yesterday, and now the sore muscles from today, I should be a real mess in the morning. I have a feeling I'll definitely be sleeping until the alarm goes off.
Week 1, Day 2
Well, it's currently the next morning, and I'm more sore now in the chest arms area than I was yesterday. That should mean it's working, right?
All I know is the alarm went off at six to get ready for work, and for the first time in a long time I was asleep when that happened, and felt like I could have kept sleeping for a long time. Hopefully it doesn't make a long day at work.
All I know is the alarm went off at six to get ready for work, and for the first time in a long time I was asleep when that happened, and felt like I could have kept sleeping for a long time. Hopefully it doesn't make a long day at work.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Week 1, Day 1
Well, this morning was day 1 of my P90X 
journey. The schedule said Chest and Back with the Ab Ripper X programs.
Well, in my natural out of shape shape, it was hell. I stuck with it, went through the entire Chest and Back, and decided that the Ab Ripper can wait until week two. I did no where near the amount of exercise that the people in the video did, but as Tony mentioned, I showed up, and I stuck with it.
About 3/4 of the way through it, there was a point to do push ups. I got in the push up position, went down, and instead of coming back up like I planned in my head, I collapsed and was face down in the carpet. Got up and was able to finish 4 push ups, then there was a break/stretch section and after that it wasn't as bad.
It's currently 10PM, so 14hours after I completed the Chest and Back section and my arms, chest still feel like mush. If I had to pick myself up right now with my arms, I don't think I'd be able to do it. It's a good feeling though. I have a feeling I'll be sleeping really well tonight.
No idea what Plyometrics means, but that's on my schedule for tomorrow. We'll see how that goes. If you P90X, do you do it in the morning, afternoon or evening?
Also, did you invest in a Chin-Up Bar
, did you get a pair of Resistance Bands
, or have you gone another route for the chip up/pull up exercises?
journey. The schedule said Chest and Back with the Ab Ripper X programs.Well, in my natural out of shape shape, it was hell. I stuck with it, went through the entire Chest and Back, and decided that the Ab Ripper can wait until week two. I did no where near the amount of exercise that the people in the video did, but as Tony mentioned, I showed up, and I stuck with it.
About 3/4 of the way through it, there was a point to do push ups. I got in the push up position, went down, and instead of coming back up like I planned in my head, I collapsed and was face down in the carpet. Got up and was able to finish 4 push ups, then there was a break/stretch section and after that it wasn't as bad.
It's currently 10PM, so 14hours after I completed the Chest and Back section and my arms, chest still feel like mush. If I had to pick myself up right now with my arms, I don't think I'd be able to do it. It's a good feeling though. I have a feeling I'll be sleeping really well tonight.
No idea what Plyometrics means, but that's on my schedule for tomorrow. We'll see how that goes. If you P90X, do you do it in the morning, afternoon or evening?
Also, did you invest in a Chin-Up Bar
, did you get a pair of Resistance Bands, or have you gone another route for the chip up/pull up exercises?
Friday, July 22, 2011
Tray 2, Day 16
Yup, that's right, day 16. Had several work things come up on Thursday, so I had to reschedule my dentist appointment. I will be getting my attachments and next dozen or so trays on Wednesday the 27th. Until then, I get to wear tray 2 for a little extra time. It's gotten to the point where it's just an easy tray to click in and out almost with my tongue (in, not out that is). So that's a good sign.
Still feels weird not having my bite guard at night, but I've been sleeping with that for 3+ years now, so I've been pretty used to it.
Still feels weird not having my bite guard at night, but I've been sleeping with that for 3+ years now, so I've been pretty used to it.
First Post
My name is David. I am a 31 year old computer programmer. I have bad knees and a lower back pain, which I've always had. I attribute the back pain to poor posture and being 6'3" in a world that was designed for short people. The knees seem to be worse than I remember, and I'll attribute that to age, and that I am now pushing 250lbs.
In high school, and through college I maintained a 200 to 210 weight. Then I got a desk job, stopped moving, and had work instead of school. Like I stated, I'm now 250, and by BMI standards that puts me into the obese category. My father has developed Type 2 diabetes, and I want to loose the weight to put less stress on my body, and hopefully avoid that, as well as other things.
I recently got P90X from a co-worker who it was too tough for. I'm going to give it a try, as a friend dropped a bunch of weight with it and was happy with it. I've heard it will kick my ass, and be painful, but my current path won't get me where I need to be.
We currently have a treadmill and a weight bench. I have been using the treadmill for 20 minutes and then 20 or 30 of different arm based weight lifting a couple nights a week, but I want to step up my game. I'm planning on getting things setup, watching the first video without doing it so I know more about what's coming, and aren't constantly watching the TV while trying to do the routines. Then the process is setup for 7 days a week (7th day being rest or stretch) for 13 weeks, or 91 days. Hopefully I can keep up with it.
In high school, and through college I maintained a 200 to 210 weight. Then I got a desk job, stopped moving, and had work instead of school. Like I stated, I'm now 250, and by BMI standards that puts me into the obese category. My father has developed Type 2 diabetes, and I want to loose the weight to put less stress on my body, and hopefully avoid that, as well as other things.
I recently got P90X from a co-worker who it was too tough for. I'm going to give it a try, as a friend dropped a bunch of weight with it and was happy with it. I've heard it will kick my ass, and be painful, but my current path won't get me where I need to be.
We currently have a treadmill and a weight bench. I have been using the treadmill for 20 minutes and then 20 or 30 of different arm based weight lifting a couple nights a week, but I want to step up my game. I'm planning on getting things setup, watching the first video without doing it so I know more about what's coming, and aren't constantly watching the TV while trying to do the routines. Then the process is setup for 7 days a week (7th day being rest or stretch) for 13 weeks, or 91 days. Hopefully I can keep up with it.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tray 2, Day 6
So it is Tuesday, July 12th. If my math is right this is day 6 of my second set of trays.
I noticed something interesting this morning, that actually went a few days with out recognition. I can now pop my top tray in with my tongue alone, and my bottom one only needs a little help in the front. This is almost exactly where I left off with tray 1 before switching. The pain/discomfort also stopped after 2 or 3 three days and the sensitivity when eating has gone away as well. My teeth/jaw/bite feels weird when they are out, but I assume that too shall pass.
So either good sign, my teeth are moving to where they should be in this tray (ya!) or I've forced the tray to conform to my bite (boo!). I'm hoping it's the former.
I noticed something interesting this morning, that actually went a few days with out recognition. I can now pop my top tray in with my tongue alone, and my bottom one only needs a little help in the front. This is almost exactly where I left off with tray 1 before switching. The pain/discomfort also stopped after 2 or 3 three days and the sensitivity when eating has gone away as well. My teeth/jaw/bite feels weird when they are out, but I assume that too shall pass.
So either good sign, my teeth are moving to where they should be in this tray (ya!) or I've forced the tray to conform to my bite (boo!). I'm hoping it's the former.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Tray 2, Day 1
Tonight is the night I switch from tray 1, to tray 2. After dinner I brushed, and put in Tray 2.
I can definitely feel a difference. They don't fit into my teeth as smoothly as my old trays did, but then again, my teeth were in that position, and now they need to fit into the new position. Strangely enough now, the top tray feels like it's moving my teeth more than the bottom tray does. No pain yet, just feels off. Tomorrow morning might bring pain after they've been in for several hours though. We'll see.
I can definitely feel a difference. They don't fit into my teeth as smoothly as my old trays did, but then again, my teeth were in that position, and now they need to fit into the new position. Strangely enough now, the top tray feels like it's moving my teeth more than the bottom tray does. No pain yet, just feels off. Tomorrow morning might bring pain after they've been in for several hours though. We'll see.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
Tray 1, Day 12
Today is Monday, the fourth of July. It's currently 7:39 PM EST, and fireworks have been going off in the community since 6pm regularly. There have been random ones through out the day though. Not a favorite thing for the pup.
My teeth though, I still haven't noticed any difference. The trays snap in very easily. I don't know if that means my teeth are moving to where they are supposed to, and the trays are fitting better, or if I'm wearing the edges of the trays and they just go on easier. I put it on my calendar on my phone to remember to swap my trays this Thursday, just so I won't forget. My mother in laws advice is that after dinner, or before bed, swap to the next set and that way they can be on for a longer period of time to do their thing. I was thinking before bed, but after dinner might work too. Get through the initial discomfort of new trays while awake, then hopefully sleep better with them. We'll just have to see how it goes.
My teeth though, I still haven't noticed any difference. The trays snap in very easily. I don't know if that means my teeth are moving to where they are supposed to, and the trays are fitting better, or if I'm wearing the edges of the trays and they just go on easier. I put it on my calendar on my phone to remember to swap my trays this Thursday, just so I won't forget. My mother in laws advice is that after dinner, or before bed, swap to the next set and that way they can be on for a longer period of time to do their thing. I was thinking before bed, but after dinner might work too. Get through the initial discomfort of new trays while awake, then hopefully sleep better with them. We'll just have to see how it goes.
Tray 1, Day 11
Sunday June 3rd. Still nothing exciting.
It's getting to the point that my teeth don't hurt with my trays on, but start to hurt when I take them off. Almost like without the trays my teeth are trying to move back to the position they were in.
It's getting to the point that my teeth don't hurt with my trays on, but start to hurt when I take them off. Almost like without the trays my teeth are trying to move back to the position they were in.
Tray 1, Day 10
Saturday June 2nd. Again, nothing memorable. Ate out, took my retainer case with me so I could click them out to eat, otherwise, nothing memorable
Tray 1, Day 8
Forgot again.
Day 8 would be Thursday the 30th. I did whitening in my trays this morning. Still nothing memorable happening with my invisalign.
I keep thinking that I need to swap my trays because I have it set in my head that it happens on Thursday. Well, not on this Thursday, but it will happen on Thursdays. Hard to stop thinking that way though once it's in my head.
Day 8 would be Thursday the 30th. I did whitening in my trays this morning. Still nothing memorable happening with my invisalign.
I keep thinking that I need to swap my trays because I have it set in my head that it happens on Thursday. Well, not on this Thursday, but it will happen on Thursdays. Hard to stop thinking that way though once it's in my head.
Tray 1, Day 7
Well, I'm still horrible at this daily blogging thing. Also have the holiday weekend coming up, so three days off work, yea!
Regardless, it should be Wednesday the 29th, and nothing exciting.
Regardless, it should be Wednesday the 29th, and nothing exciting.
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