I have big plans, big goals, and big hopes. I am not too big to try. 2022 was a super difficult year in my home. Between the world continuing to spin in confusing directions, an economy joining the chaos, and lots of change, forward momentum was hard to come by. Additionally, the weight side of …
Category: health and fitness
fall back, preparation, anticipation, and you’re still fine!
That title is a mouthful. Let me explain. What is my favorite time of year? That is a great question. I struggle to define my favorite, but we are in the first of the 2 seasons I love most. I love the beauty of fall but not just the vibrant colors, I also love the …
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So much to say, but I’ll start with… “I’m back if you’ll have me”
It has not been a full year, but damn has it been close since I last posted. A lot has happened since that time. In fact, without real hard thought, I am going to struggle to recollect it all with clarity of event or timeline. Today I would like to discuss mental journey, health goals, …
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changing the narrative: overweight does not mean overwork
as always, please check out my instagram @a_better_ben I have said this before, but growing up overweight, or "fat", was not easy. It was not easy for all of the obvious reasons including being slow, less popular, ridiculed, finding clothes sizes, and on and on. These things start to impact you even if you think …
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feeling incredible and weekly reflections: 4/6 – 4/12
change in weight (4/6/21 – 4/12/21): -2.2 LBS I recently read a quote that said "pay attention to those who go quiet when you are positive." I found this to be profound because we need to celebrate when we feel amazing. We need those around us to celebrate us when we feel amazing. This life is …
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why walking got me through the pandemic
The past year sucked. There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. How does one deal with the onslaught of situations, emotions, audibles, and tragedy? I often times found myself feeling under water. I was lucky enough to continue working from home, and I want to make clear how grateful I am for that, …
4 tips for staying healthy with young kids
My wife and I are now the proud parents of two. To all of those out there who are parents, I have immense respect for you. For those who have two or more kids, I am learning new ways to have new respect. This puts us with a 2 year old daughter and a 1 …
new years resolutions: my take and a smart way to ditch them
starting the new year with my trusty toddler personal trainer We have all made New Years resolutions. We have all failed miserably at them. How long did we stop drinking? 4 days? One week? Maybe we lasted until February? How about that year you said you would cut carbs? How were you doing at that …
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weight loss and body positivity: are they at odds?
I have been giving a lot of thought recently to the relationship between body positivity and weight loss. The all knowing internet seems so divided on this issue and it often times looks to be fairly toxic. So what is the deal? Can you be body positive and try to lose weight? Are they at …
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incorporating holiday eating into a weight loss journey and weekly reflections: 11/17 – 11/23
some morning hiking to clear the mind, with a 30 pound toddler on the back 🙂 Change in weight (11/17/20 – 11/23/20): -0.4 LBS It is the Monday before Thanksgiving and all I can think about is that I am a mere 2 weeks from finishing my first year of this betterment journey. But part …
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