Due to a number of reasons it’s been a very long time since I’ve posted anything on this site. Over the last two-and-half months my life has been a whirlwind of changes and obligations that have taken up almost 100% of my time.

So, now that things are settling a bit, I thought I’d break the silence with an update…actually THE update of the year –

My 365 day results!

It was a year last week (on April 8th) since I started my P90X routines and I took a picture on that day to document the actual year anniversary to share with you guys as soon as I had the chance.

Over the past year I did one full cycle P90X and P90X2 (90 days each) and then one P90X/P90X2 Hybrid Program (180 days).

When I first started the original P90X program all I wanted to do was lose weight, tone up, and collect on my brother’s bet. Well, I stuck to the full 90 days and got the results I wanted…but, to be honest, I was a bit too skinny.

When I started P90X2, immediately after P90X, my goal was to gain a bit of weight back. From P90X to P90X2 I actually lost weight (3 lbs.) but I did bulk up a bit, which was the real goal anyways.

Finally, when starting my Hybrid Program (P90X mixed with P90X2), the goal was to gain a bit more weight back – specifically in my legs…which, to be honest, is a place P90X sort of falls short…especially if you’re used to having thick legs and a pretty nice behind. In other words, though my legs were pretty strong and toned, Niña preferred a little more junk in my trunk.

To do this I upped the weights on leg days and stopped running 5 days a week. Instead of running 5 days a week, I ran 2 miles about twice a week. As for eating, I stuck with the LeanGains approach but started to EAT EVERYTHING I wanted with NO REGARD TO HEALTHY CHOICES during the 6 hours of eating.

After 180 days it worked! I gained mass in my legs and rump…though not enough to completely satisfy the lady. At the end of the Hybrid Program I actually gained about 6 lbs. but did not gain any inches around the waist.

Overall, I am really happy with the results, but most importantly –

I feel completely EMPOWERED!

Empowered with the knowledge and ability to control my weight. Empowered because I truly changed my lifestyle – a lifestyle that needs neither diet nor calorie counting because I’ve learned how to control my weight via my new lifestyle.

You see, once a workout routine and eating plan become habit you cannot live without doing it – it becomes part of your life and transforms your lifestyle.

And when this happens,

You’ll NEVER NEED TO DIET AGAIN –

all you’ll have to do is live your life…much like T.I. says.

So, what are the final results?

  • 2011

  • 240 pounds

Power Lifting + Running : 5 days a week

  • 2012

  • 190 pounds

P90X

  • 2013

  • 173 pounds

Hybrid (P90X/P90X2) + Lean Gains

  • 2011

  • 240 pounds

Power Lifting + Running : 5 days a week

  • 2013

  • 173 pounds

Hybrid Program (P90X/P90X2) + Lean Gains