P90X Day 39

I must admit, I still hate yoga.  Though it makes me sweat, I simply cannot (yet) pull off some of the moves that are on this DVD.  I'm getting a bit better at these stretches but most were simply not made for men that have certain extra items between the legs.  Simply put, it will take a lot of time to master these awkward stretches without damaging vital parts in the process.

Legs & back is tomorrow and is one that I enjoy simply for the weight training.  As I have a history of a bad left knee from boxing, I alter a few to even out the weight put on it (leaning against the wall on one leg being one).  I've been keeping an eye open for a decent knee brace that will be as comfortable as it is useful, but have yet to be convinced of any certain brand/style that would be of use to me.  I'd rather not buy one just to find that it is uncomfortable and/or useless in giving me the extra support I need to properly pull off some of these exercises.  I'm welcome to ideas on the subject.

Other than the above named problems, I'm doing quite well.  Fluctuating weight during the day aside, I've taken off an average of 18 pounds.  I'm dying to break the 200 pound mark and reenter the 100s, but don't know how much of a possibility that is since I am simultaneously putting on muscle mass.   Apart from the 10 and 25 pound resistance bands I already have, my newly found strength is demanding heavier weight to keep within the needed 8-10 reps and thus build on current muscle.  I wonder if they make 40 pound bands?  If I cannot find a heavier weight in band form, I may actually have to spend the money on free weights, which will hit the wallet more than I wanted to.

It's only getting better each day now, and since I no longer box, perhaps I'll just sacrifice a small goat in an archaic ritual and drink its blood for immortality and the ability to lift small objects with my mind.  Or maybe I'll just go to bed.  Yes.  That first.  I'll decide the goat's fate later.

Good night folks,

Blake