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Like many others, the first transformation took place in my head. I remember
the day as I was getting ready to join some friends for a night out with my
bride, and as I went through my wardrobe, I had quite a challenge finding
something to wear. I suddenly felt embarrassed and ashamed and was no longer in the mood to go out. It was at that
moment I realized just how drastically my inactive lifestyle had become, and I
was only going to get worse unless I took control. I made a promise to my
wife that I would turn myself around, I owed her the best "me" that I can give her,
as well as my daughters, and especially to myself!

The following days, I was on the phone with about every gym and fitness
center in town trying to find the best deal for me, but the initiation fees and
monthly dues they required were less than inspiring. In many cases, the child
care expenses they charged in addition all the other costs, doubled the monthly dues.

Then, I recalled a conversation I had with a good friend of mine several
months earlier. At the time he had recently started an in-home fitness program and was very enthusiastic about the program. I remember he told me to check into it for myself, but at the time my arrogance and denial took offense that he would suggest I need to check into a fitness program. Now, however, there was no denying the obvious, so I figured I would give him a call to see if he was still as enthusiastic about the program after all these months had passed. Much to my surprise, he was still very involved with the Beachboty fitness programs, and after sharing with me his success, he issued me a 90 day
challenge. In his words "It will change your life, and at the very least, you'll
look and feel better!"

I was quick to sign up, and order a variety of fitness programs, supplements,
and accessories. I loaded up with Slimming Formula, Multi-Vitamins, Meal
Replacement Shakes, and kicked off the whole thing with a 2-Day Fast.

Day 1: The day the "Big Box o Stuff" showed up on my doorstep, it was like
Christmas! I had videos, resistance bands, and supplements all over my living
room. My plan was to work the Power 90 system first, and ease my way into
the P90 X after a couple weeks. After my first work out on Phase 1-2 of the
Sculpt/Circuit, the reality that I had over-estimated my abilities and under estimated the workout programs made me reassess my game plan. I had determined P90X
would probably come in to play much later than I and anticipated. I had no
idea that a 30 minute video would work me to the point of exhaustion, and
this was only phase 1-2. I then decided it would be a good idea to read the
Program Guide to enable me to maximize my efforts, and went along with the
suggested work out segments.

For the first 6 days, I went with the Power 90 Fat Burning Express. What a
great workout! The first day, I was completely exhausted, and wasn't able to
do all the exercises. Amazingly, in just 6 days, I had improved my
conditioning enough where I was able to efficiently complete the work out,
not just survive the 30 minutes. This quickly became a personal favorite work
out, and I still use it as one of my regular cardio days.

I was then ready to move into the sweat and sculpt segments of the Power 90,
and after a few weeks, I stepped up to phase 3-4. I found the workouts to be
efficient and enjoyable. When I sat down and compared to what I would have
with a fitness center, I had my workouts complete in the time it would take
me to drive to the gym, and with this, my girls can work out with me rather
than turn them over to child care. I have little one pound dumbbells for my 3
year old, and it's pretty cute to watch her do her own interpretations of the
exercises.

As day 30 rolled around, I was feeling great! I didn't have much weight loss
to document as of yet, maybe a couple pounds, but the physical gains were very
present and this excited me! I was initially concerned that many of the aches
and pains that have tormented me through the years would hinder my
workouts, but as it turned out, my knee pains, lower back pains, and
shoulder pains all had subsided. That's something that can't be measured by
the number on the scale or on a tape.

At about day 45, I changed up my work outs from the Program Guide, and
went almost exclusively cardio based workouts. To challenge myself even
more, I ordered the Power 90 Master Series. Wow! What a blast I had with the
new segments. Tony was very entertaining, the workouts were a blast, and
really had me working up a sweat. Shortly after, the pounds and inches
started melting away, people began to take notice of the positive changes,
and I felt better than I have in years! Oh yeah, and my clothes fit me again. I
was hooked!

As I moved in towards the end of my 90 days, I began to put more focus on
my diet. The meal planners helped me out a lot. I was able to get plenty of
ideas with out the extra calories and fat. Before long, I had the whole
package working for me, diet AND exercise.

Closing out my 90 day challenge, I was amazed with my results. The goals I
had initially set, I was thinking long term, and didn't expect to be anywhere
close in just 90 days, but this program completely exceeded any of my
expectations. I actually hit my target weight, and documented 30 pounds
lost! I feel incredible, I catch my wife checking me out every now and again
as well. She has been my biggest fan though all of this. I appreciate the
support she had given me though all of this. She used to show off pictures of
what I looked like before we met, and now she shows everyone my before and
after photos instead. It's embarrassing at times, but it feels great to know
shes proud of me. I'd take that over the Million Dollar Body prize any day of
the week!

I may have completed my 90 day challenge, but my transformation is far
from over. I am working on shedding another 10 pounds and a few inches here and there, and I plan on kicking off P90X for the new year. Until then, I am working on maintaining my diet and conditioning, and enjoying my newly discovered active lifestyle and sharing my experience with all my friends, and anyone else who cares to listen.

Just as my good friend told me in the beginning, it has changed
my life. I am able to enjoy an active lifestyle again, and do the things I enjoy
most, hiking, biking, and I have been able to enjoy the greatest summer of
my life with my girls, and thanks to my good friend and coach, as well as the
Team Beachbody, I know I have many more adventures in my future! Please feel free to check in on me, send me an e-mail. I really enjoy all the stories of the Beachbody members for a little extra inspiration, and I hope my story inspires you as well.