[sloth2946]

Well considering Keeks' P90X thread was whacked, I figured I'd restart it with this gem:

Day 26....

Bet ya thought I quit. You all thought, 'sloth's too lazy and out of shape. He'll quit.' Guess what...you're wrong. I'm still at it, day in day out I am bringing it and getting through it.

Here's a little refresher for those not playing at home. I did not do the fitness test, and I did not take before pictures, nor will I take progressive pictures. However I may decide to take a few day 90 pictures to illustrate what has occurred. I just dove in. I weighed approximately 212lbs before beginning. I am 5'9". I don't know my BF%. But I should add that I was wearing a 36" pant.

So here we are today. I have dropped my belts back a full notch and might even be able to go back 2 notches, but that would be a little tight. My wife is elated at the results. I am slowly getting back to the body shape that I had when we met.

Some observations I have as to the results on my body. My overall body conditioning is much, much better for hockey. My flexibility has gone back to near the same level as in college. I also appear to be nursing some sort of groin tear that I noticed once a long time ago and it creeps up during some of the yoga poses. It hurts, but I push through it with no ill effects.

I've also taken note of how my body is 'hardening'. Every muscle is much more defined and firm. My balance is improved, and returning slowly back to my college days. And best of all my posture has improved dramatically.

Has this improved my goaltending??? Yes. Is this the best possible workout for a goalie??? I still say no. Will it help 90% of the goalies here, if not more??? Absolutely.

Some comments on the program itself.

Favorite video: Yoga.
Least favorite: Dunno yet, but the Kenpo is in the lead right now.
Best video for you: Core Synergistics

I've only done the Core Synergistics 2x but it is obvious that it is the most complete, whole body workout that the program offers. If you only could get one of the videos and do it...I'd say the Core Syn is it.

So some have suggested that this is the best thing out there. I will disagree and here's why. There are many programs out there that will get you the same or at a minimum similar results. It just takes dedication and putting in the time.

But what separates P90X from the others that might be out there....simple. It is prepackaged. It is simple. It gives you drop dead simple directions for what to do for 90 straight days to get to a desired result...or damn near it, or even surpass it.

I'm trying to get my wife into it to do the lean program, not that she needs it as she's about 114lbs on her 5'2" frame and just overall fit and thin. But I think she'd like it, and she asked how hard it is to follow it, and my answer to her was this....if you can make macaroni and cheese, you can follow this program. Just get the needed supplies(bands, DVDs) and just do it.

Some comments on Tony Horton... He gets a tad annoying from time to time, but he is positive, non-threatening in respect that he's not yelling too much and is understanding that all types of people might be doing the program. He also does a good job of motivating by keeping it simple with his mantras of 'just show up, just keep pushing play' and 'do your best, and forget the rest.'

I wont be updating this until probably I am nearing day 60 as it gets rather tedious to do daily updates.

If you have any questions fire away.

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Just wanted to add that I am playing a lot of hockey as of late. I.e. I had 4 games in 4 nights this week. Normally something like that and I am wasted on the 4th night but I went strong this week, so that might contribute to my weight loss and overall fitness.

Also, one thing of note.......it is a massive time commitment. 6-7 days a week doing this for an hour a day is taxing on the soul to just keep doing it time and time again. It has cut into some family time but it is what it is....I have to take care of myself as I advance in age and ward off the demons that is my family history of heart disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.