Final days

Well, that's it, it's over. What a time it was. A ton of hard work, a ton of learning, trials and tribulations as people got injured (Kelly), recovered (Kelly), struggled with the program and it's demands, celebrated breakthroughs and generally learned a lot about themselves.
I personally felt like this program is a must for everyone no matter what shape you are in, what your fitness goals are and whether or not you feel like you need to re-adjust your lifestyle. If you're already in good shape it's a great way to change it up and do some different things for your body. It's a good diet re-adjustment and a great discipline exercise. Really it's a "living" cleanse. I found it helped me to really face-off against my laziness and bad habits and the results were fantastic. It was very tough but if anything, I proved to myself that I am in control and and direct my life how I see fit. Physically AND mentally. The program really paid-off and I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thanx for the motivation, the tips and dedication and coming up with such a great program Patrick! Cheers to you all for getting through this.

Steve

Just about moved in

So moving back to Japan has been interesting. It's so great to be back but the move has been exhausting! Just getting set up again - the new 'hood, adjusting my cooking routine to living without an oven (only a stovetop and fish cooker), finding everything I need in the supermarket, etc etc....plus all of the constant appointments...man it's not easy. Thankfully we're on the last leg and I am in a groove to stay on target and stay disciplined so really on the time and workout space is an issue. Other than that, I feel good and look forward to working out everyday still. Any Japanese recipes you want to throw at me?

Steve

Moving tomorrow morning

Well, it's almost over. It's getting easier and harder at the same time. I'm finding it hard to see any really new results because they appear slower as opposed to being relatively out of shape to "into" shape at the beginning....nonetheless, it's feeling great and I am feeling good about hitting the finish line.
I am also moving back to Tokyo tomorrow (from Zurich). Lots of stress, a break in the diet (12 hour flight plus a few hours in transit on either side). But I have a flat hooked up already so I will be anxious to get set up and back into the final days of the program....hope you are all doing well!

Steve

just back from out of town

Just got back from out of town....man, being at a convention in Germany for a few days is tough on the diet. Some things are easy to be strict on but other things just aren't....good to be back home and now I will be moving back to Japan on the 5th....can't wait to see what happens once I get my hands on the Japanese veg that I love to eat

S

The abs link

Sorry about the link....if you copy the link and paste it into your browser it works...thanx for pointing that out Lili....I've also been trying to comment on your blogs but for some reason I can't get the comments to enter on the page? Thoughts?

some ab stuff

Do not ask me how I found this video because I have no idea...but it's a great variation to some of the stuff that we do and it's tough as hell (a la the 8 minute ab vid posted by Patrick)....good luck y'all, let me know what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7AnkFPjMLg&feature=related

Steve

No more moms in my house!!!!

Man, it's been a tough couple of weeks keeping up with the diet and exercise as well as looking after house guests and working....but now it's over and I can get back to hardcore for the last couple of weeks of the program. I hope you are all doing well as the end is in sight and we'll all be celebrating when we get to the finish line!!!

Steve