Push-Up Bars Fail the P90X Stress Test

Day 70 / 90
Phase 3 , Week 11 , Routine 1
Chest & Back, Ab Ripper X

Weight:	248 lbs	-	Loss:	50 lbs
% Loss:	16.8 %	-	Rate:	0.24 %

The cheap Bell Push-Up Bars that I purchased from Kmart broke today. I was skeptical when I was assembling them and noticed that that 'legs" were made out of hollow plastic. This morning one of the pairs of legs broke off from one of the handles, leaving me with one functional(for the time being) and one tripod(one pair of legs on one end and no legs on the other end; three points of contact with the ground; the legs, and the bottom of the handle). Now, one might argue that they were not designed to handle the load that I apply, but I am still doing the push-ups on my knees. Either way, judging from the picture(first mistake?), I was not expecting plastic to be one of the major materials used in there composition(or used at all). I only paid $7, so I guess I got what I paid for. It could have been worse, I guess. It could have snapped in the middle of a set of Wide Fly Push-ups, setting me up for a face plant.

I feel that I did pretty well today. I made some improvements in the resistance for most of the moves(check out the workbook). This actually surprised me, as I really was not felling into the workout during the warm-up. Actually, the participation I had in the warm-up was one of the worst to date. So looking at the workbook, seeing all of the improvements, and considering the rocky start, I feel pretty good about the results. I ran out of gas halfway through Ab Ripper X, though. From Pulse-Ups to Obliques, I just laid motionless on the gym floor. When I felt myself falling asleep, I decided that it was time to try and get up(that was a struggle after Chest & Back + 1/2 Abs + still sore from Legs & Back).

I feel like I am getting addicted to Rockstar but I had to get something because I could not stay awake during the first 2 hours of my shift(30 cal for 3x Rockstar Zero is better than 100 cal for a Small Cappuccino). I was falling asleep while I was actively working(or trying in my half asleep stupor). I hope I am not getting sick, but then again the "sick weight loss" might secure my victory. Just Kidding, is is hard to keep up with these workouts when you are not felling well.

Diet:
•	Chicken Parmesan Lean Pocket	290 cal.
•	Rockstar Zero	30 cal.	(24 oz.)
•	Green Apple	85 cal.
•	Small Banana	70 cal.
•	Nature Valley Cinnamon Crunchy Granola Bar	180 cal.
•	Nature Valley Mixed Berry Chewy Trail Mix Bar	140 cal.
•	Healthy Choice Complete Selections Chicken Teriyaki	280 cal.
•	Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Grilled Chicken and Sausage Gumbo	280 cal.
•	Half Chicken Sandwich on 100% Whole Grain Bread	160 cal.
•	Yoplait Light Fat Free Very Vanilla	100 cal.

Total: 1615 cal.