My selfie game is weak. Somebody coach me. This morning I got out a dawn to do a prep run for my 5k and to map out my route. I had one goal that satisfied two ends for me. I wanted to run about 2/3 of a 5k to see how it felt and I …
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a tough 7 days and weekly reflections: 9/15 – 9/21
https://foxtrot.michaeljfox.org/fox-trot-virtual/Benjamincrosby Change in weight (9/15/20 – 9/21/20): +0.2 LBS This week was surprisingly difficult. I think all around, it was an emotional dud. I did not feel great (mentally), only a couple workouts felt good, and I just wanted to eat. My appetite was on fire... and not the appetite because I need to sustain. …
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5k to support Parkinson’s disease research
https://foxtrot.michaeljfox.org/fox-trot-virtual/benjamincrosby I have written a lot over the past many months about my journey. I have talked about how my journey is about physical and mental health, it is about happiness, about being a dad, and about just trying to find the best way to be who I am. Almost all of these efforts require …
going through the closet and weekly reflections: 9/8 – 9/14
Change in weight (9/8/20 – 9/14/20): -1.4 LBS I am sorry I missed my routine Friday post, it was quite the busy week, but also a successful week. 45.6. I have now lost 45.6 pounds. My workouts feel inspired and my intake has been getting more and more disciplined. I say this every week, but …
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why success often requires failure
Yea, I know. I have one workout look. I don't know how to smile or look at a camera when I'm breathless. What is success? The Webster's dictionary calls it [attaining] a favorable or desired outcome. What is success to you? Success, as I write about it, is when we attain certain goals or benchmarks …
currently devouring… responsibly: Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
Work lunches are a struggle for me. I think about them on the weekend, "I'll make this awesome looking salad or this delicious quinoa bowl." but ultimately the time it takes always ends up derailing my plans. Half of the time I end up scrounging bread and making a PB&J or a different sandwich. Those …
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299.8 and weekly reflections: 8/18 – 8/24
Change in weight (8/18/20 – 8/24/20): -1.4 LBS Follow my blog and instagram @a_better_ben. Like , follow, and share with a friend! This week has been full of surprises. I actually met my stretch and strength training goals!!!!! I'll talk more on that later. I also was feeling super motivated and worked out a ton …
community and weekly reflections: 8/11 – 8/17
That feeling when you wear a dress shirt that didn't fit a couple months ago Change in weight (8/11/20 – 8/17/20): -1.4 LBS Still trying to build those followers! Follow my blog and instagram @a_better_ben. Like , follow, and share with a friend! This morning the scale registered 301.2. I am 1.2 pounds away from …
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staying the course – weekly reflections: 7/7 – 7/13
the path to a better ben can have bumps, trips, and stumbles. it is definitely not paved Change in weight (7/7/20 – 7/13/20): +2.4 LBS Still trying to build those followers! Follow my blog and instagram @a_better_ben. So with one simple week I have erased the gains of my previous week. I lost it and …
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the no glamour key to improving health
...walking... I have noticed that there is a consistent theme to my weeks. Those where I walk a lot are better than those where I don't. This goes beyond my weight loss goals and also includes my mental health. Walking has many benefits but is often overlooked for the more 'glamorous' exercises. Nobody brags to …
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