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I like to accomplish what I set out to do. Who doesn't? Who wants to do something half way? or Half hearted? Not me. Honestly I find it very, hmm, exciting, even "sexy" about setting a goal and acheiving it. Twealve pounds. I know there where days in my past where I likely could have fluctuated nearly that much in a day.... nearly. Twealve pounds stands between me and the goal.

I am starting to foget what it was like to carry the burden of extra weight. My mind and body are rebuilding in ways that before this process I didn't even notice. Didn't notice because I could NOT see my body. I was blind from the self-destructive actions of abusing myself.

Mind, Body, Spirit. They are interwoven and when one is out of balance how can it not affect the others?

Here is a photo from last Friday, Kara and I attended the Shinedown concert at the Alaska State Fair. It was an Amazing day, what likely was the last day of Summer in many ways... Before Kara arrived in Alaska, she too had been on a weight loss journey losing 100lbs herself, so we are both very happy to be looking fine, hanging with the band.

When your not living what you dream, if your not full of everything you desire, set a goal to change it. Whatever that is, its not weight for everyone, so whatever your area in life you wish to improve or radically change, the power to do so is inside you. I believe it, and I am living it.

The Final Countdown

down to less than 25 lbs to reach the goal, a busy summer, here is the latest.

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Hello Everyone,

So today we celebrate 100lbs gone from my life. I am so thankful for this change in every aspect of my life and how for the first time in many years I can truly say that I am again Alive.

Just over 4 months ago, February 16, 2010 I started this journey weighing in at 340lbs, fully diabetic, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, bad health readings of every kind. I was immediately put on prescription medication and realized just how far down a slippery sloop my health had slide. I won't kid you, I was in bad shape. Really bad.

Today, its a new reality. I am no longer on any persciption medication, all blood tests show a Strong Healthy person with great levels. I am energized about life, excited about possiblities and egar to join in and get involved, not let life slip by.

The biggest lessons for me in this journey has been to quiet the self doubt, take time for me everyday and to honor my physical temple as much as I honor my emotional and spiritual temples. OK, the Alaska sumer calls, I'll be back with a video blog very soon. Thank you for your continued interest and support.

Brad

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Hello everyone, I am sorry for the delay in posting. Life is going better than ever and also very busy. Last week a new video blog was recorded with some great stuff, unfortunatly due to technical difficulties the footage is not usable. I am working on a new video blog and will have it up soon.

I am happy to report that I am no longer taking any medication, including the small diet pill that I was on at the begining of the process. My numbers continue to get lower or stay at a Healthy level and the way I look? Wow people really notice.

The best thing for me is how I feel. Every part of life and movement is better than in 20years. Other great things are happening, like spending time with my HS sweetheart Kara.

Again thank you for your continued interest and support. For those that are also on the path to better health, keep up the great work! I have talked to many people that have been inspired by my story and it really moves me to know that none of us are alone, we have each others support to guide us through the rough waters in life and cheer us on at our triumphs.

Take some time today to do something special for your body, love it by feeding it well, exercising it and telling yourself just how AWESOME you truly are. I am excited to show you the new video blog, I think some of you will be shocked... :-) Oh yeah, weigh in this week, 252.

The half way point

Well the long awaited VideoBlog is done, enjoy.

the film will begin shortly

I appologize for the delay in posting the new video blog. It is nearly completed and should be online sometime Saturday morning. For now enjoy this new photo from last weekends performance. We play again on Sunday at Chilkook Charlie's.

How does it feel?

How does it feel to weigh 27lbs less then just a month ago? Let me tell you, it feels AWESOME. This morning at the weekly weigh in at Alaska Premier Health my new friend, Mr. Scale, reported a very svelte 313, down from a starting weight of 340. WOW !!!!!

Frankly, it is hard to contain my excitement over the progress and overall easy of doing this. Not to bash myself, yet when I look back and see how simple the right choice toward Health can be I do question what took so long? the Good news is that it does not matter why, what matters is that I am doing it now. I can't change my past actions, or inaction, I can change the present course and am doing this.

Additionally, this week I will take a big step up at Body ReNew. Michele has asked me to arrive 20mins early and complete warm ups on my own, so that the time working with her is focused on weight and core training. It feels so good to get into the Gym and work out. Now that my body is passed the initial soreness that can occur from a long time of inactivity, the workouts are powerful. It feels good to lean into the weights and move them by force. The time has come for me to put the Hurt on the weights, not the other way around.

I have added a picture of me playing at Humpy's last night with the Rebuttals, the band I'm in. For those that know me, you'll see a clear differance. BTW, the shirt that I am wearing in the picture, I have not worn in 10years. Fits now better then it ever did.