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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.

100

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

The half way point

Well the long awaited VideoBlog is done, enjoy.

Day 7

Wow, what a week this has been. Already in just 7 days I feel like a different person. Seven days ago I started a medically supervised weight loss program called OptiFast at Alaska Premier Health. They have been inspiring in motivating and encouraging me, assuring me that I will not be alone in this journey.

Not only do I have their amazing support, I also have so many wonderful friends and family members that are supporting me as well. I am so thankful to each of you for the support and encouragement. As this blog grows, I will fill it with the experience of this journey, my story, stories from others that have climbed this mountain, conversations about health with you, all of the journey will be laid out right here for everyone to share in.

So thanks for stopping in, please check back often. I will post journals everyday and video clips at least once per week. Send emails with your thoughts, comments and questions and we will make this an interactive discussion about weight and health.

Sincerely,
Brad J Swenson