My "I'm running and smiling" look. My change from last week – Change in weight (4/7/20 –4/13/20): +0.8 LBS It is gloomy out this morning. We are supposed to have thunder storms today and potentially wind gusts of 40-50 mph! It is a gray day and I would prefer to be in bed. I find …
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weekly reflections: 3/31 – 4/6
Mat workouts are more fun with a toddler. Photo credit: Benjamin L Crosby My change from last week – Change in weight (3/17/20 –3/23/20): -1.6 LBS I feel very upbeat this Monday morning. The sun finally has returned for a couple days, it is nice out, and I am losing weight again. Not only did …
counting my blessings
I have mentioned a number of times that I am lucky enough to be working from home right now. At a time where things are so uncertain, I should spend more time being grateful, but this isn't easy. My wife is essential hospital personnel. She still goes in, which has its own anxiety, and I …
weekly reflections: 3/24 – 3/30
Please disregard the messy shelf. Photo Credit: Benjamin L. Crosby My change from last week – Change in weight (3/17/20 –3/23/20): +0.4 LBS I was not expecting to see the number I did when I stepped on the scale this morning. I gained weight, not a lot, but this is not the direction I want. …
weekly reflections: 3/17-3/23
My change from last week – Change in weight (3/17/20 –3/23/20): -0.6 LBS I should start this post off by saying that I feel great! Just in general. I woke up and my body felt good, my mind felt good, and my general spirit was lifted. Why is this, Ben? I don't actually know. Though …
my 5 methods for work from home success
We are living in a new, surreal, and fairly scary time right now. With the spread of Covid-19, many people have been asked to stay at home and not go to work, unless they are deemed 'essential'. I am thankful that I have the flexibility and opportunity to work remotely. This gives me a great …
weekly reflections: 3/10 – 3/16
My change from last week – Change in weight (3/11/20 –3/16/20): - 3.2 LBS Things have gotten pretty wild. A friend of mine used the word 'surreal' to describe the current state of the word we are living in and I found that to be on point. I find the current state of living with …
weekly reflections: 3/3 – 3/9
Didn't ski this trail this time, but skiing was what I needed. Photo credit: Benjamin L Crosby My change from last week – Change in weight (3/4/20 –3/10/20): + 1.8 LBS First of all, sorry for being late on posting this for everybody. We were in Vermont celebrating my birthday with family and I did …
my 5 lenten commitments
I've always found the ripples of this image to captivate me. Image credit: Benjamin L Crosby Ash Wednesday was a week ago so I recognize I am a little late with this post, but I think it is worth reading. I am a man of faith and I try to let that help me be …
weekly reflections: 2/25-3/2
It's a long road. Image Credit: Benjamin L. Crosby My change from last week – Change in weight (2/24/20 – 1/1/20): - 3.2 LBS This morning I woke up and I felt a little bloated. I was sure that I had gained weight this past week and prayed that I stayed the same. Alas, I …
a better ben 