P90x - Day One. And (BONUS) a Yummy Recipe! :)

So yesterday was OFFICIALLY day one of my P90x 90-day journey. I’m SO excited to be starting this program again (go ahead, call me a dork, I don’t care!). :) I woke up and went through my normal daily routine. Went to work from 9 to 5, ran errands then drove straight home. As soon as I got home I made SURE to change into my workout gear immediately (there’s just something about being IN my exercise clothes that gets me motivated!).  I drank my E&E (swear by this stuff! If you haven't heard of it, you should check it out!), popped in Core Synergistics and pressed play.  

WHOA, let me tell you, I got my BOOTY KICKEDDDD!  Or should I say my abs?  Pretty sure it was a mixture of EVERYTHING being kicked.

I couldn't complete a lot of the exercises, and some of the others my form was far less than perfect, BUT, I pushed through and did as many of each move as I could!  I know with time & work I will catch up to everyone on the DVDs!  I finished the entire DVD, (even with the constant interruptions from my dear furry kids) and I felt great! Sweaty & tired, but ... great!  

(see, not lying about the interruptions) ;)

SEE YA LATER 341 CALORIES! 

After the workout I figured I’d better make some dinner.  I had been eyeing this Island Pork Tenderloin recipe in the P90x Nutrition Guide so I finally decided to give a shot.  I've NEVER cooked pork before (besides in my slow cooker) so I was a little nervous about messing it up.  BUT, it turned out GREAT so I just have to share the recipe with you!!!  Trust me, this is a must try.  I'll be eating this for the next few days!

Here's what you'll need!

• 16 oz. Pork Tenderloin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tbsp fresh garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 tbsp Tabasco sauce

Directions!

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Stir together salt, pepper, chili powder & cinnamon.  Coat pork with spice rub.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over moderately high heat and brown pork, about 4 minutes.
4. Stir together brown sugar, garlic & tabasco sauce & pat on top of the tenderloin.  Place pork in a roasting pan and cook in the oven for 20 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160 degrees.

I ended up cooking it a tad longer than 20 minutes and just made sure the meat reached a temp of 160 degrees (I've heard 170 also, but I did 160 and I'm still alive and feeling fine, you decide). As soon as it hit that temp I removed it from the oven and let it set for 5 minutes or so, then sliced it open.  YUM!  It was this spicy, sweet, moist yummy-ness. (Even the boyfriend liked it – and that’s saying something!)

I love this recipe because it's so versatile.  I had it last night over a bed of lettuce with different peppers and some mandarin orange slices.  Tonight I think I'll keep it simple with a 6 oz portion & some steamed broccoli.

Give this recipe a try and PLEASE, share your meal ideas! I love to hear from my followers! :)