January 2011
116 posts
Countdown begins......
It stinks not being able to update throughout the day, but it will have to work until July when I can get a new phone. No luck with getting mine back so far, holding out luck that the thief will try to activate it and it will be convensacted.
So here is the good news, I am about to begin my final week of round 1 of P90X. Im looking forward to seeing the progress photos next week of the 90 day...
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“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it...”
– Hebrews 12:11-13
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January 11 2009
It was on this day I accepted Christ, it’s amazing to look back over the last two years and see how my life has been transformed from a spiritual to physical standpoint. My faith has guided me through this journey. Today I thought I would share me life verse:
Matthew 5:14-16
You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under...
Interesting E-Mail
so I got a cool email today, the CBS Atlanta affiliate might be doing a story on my weight loss journey, pretty cool stuff. More info to come…..
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“Faith in a lie will always cause serious consequences; faith in the truth is...”
– Warren Wiersbe
Defy the Plateau!
On each of our journeys we will hit a plateau, it’s how you overcome that defies you! Push yourself and reach for your dreams, because you will get there!
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Miss Me?
just kidding, but I did step away from tumblr yesterday to clear my head and gain focus on my goals. I am starting to get butterflies in preperation for the half marathon in march. This is going to be a huge day on all fronts, from personal to emotional. My goal is to be at my goal weight of 190 when I cross the finish line, it will represent all the hard work of getting there, but the best is...
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole...”
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”
– Plato
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New Mile PR
Just finished my morning run, I set a new PR for the mile at 13:17! I am ecstatic, great news since the half is coming up fast.
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“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word....”
– Psalm 119:9-11
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P90X is it over yet....
Sad to say that I am nearing the end of P90X, I have roughly 2 weeks left. I feel that it has helped me greatly in regards to my core the most, but my strength and endurance has improved greatly. But….I am ready to be done with this round, it has gotten to be a bit repetitive. I have even changed it up some and switched around some of the videos to give a new mix.
The main reason is to...
“For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the...”
– 1 Samuel 16:7
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to...”
– Romans 1:16-17 ESV
Blog Better?
I would like to know if I need to blog better? Is there anything I need to improve on or things I need to incorporate to help you, since I’ve almost reached my goal.
Thanks, just was thinking about that and thought I would ask.
“Jesus said if we would obey the life of God within us, He would look after all...”
– Oswald Chambers
To Serve:
I want to have a servant heart at all times as Christ displayed. To serve is to demonstrate his never ending love, live embodying humility, honesty and be pure of heart through all actions.
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I'm listed in Tumblweeds under running, christ,...
I’m listed in Tumblweeds, a user-generated community directory that rates Tumblr bloggers by their level of influence. Find me listed in #running, #christ, #physicaltherapy
NSV E-Mail
Received a nice email from a friend, it was one of the nicest emails I’ve ever received and wanted to share it:
We just did a donation for your run and want you to know we are so impressed that you have set this goal and are working toward it diligently! One of the reasons we really wanted to be involved is because of how much your quest for improved health has motivated us. When we see...
“It is not enough for a believer to walk in the light and to walk in love; he...”
– Warren Wiersbe
Pretty Cool Stuff!
Just found out that the hospital I work for is going to write an article about my weight loss and half marathon goals in an upcoming newsletter. They want to help me raise funds for my cystic fibrosis team. This is great news, I am excited about the possibilities.
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“I do it as a therapy. I do it as something to keep me alive. We all need a...”
– Jack LaLanne
RIP: Died today at 96, the man changed the scope of physical fitness.
Who's ready for daylight savings time?
I am! Im tired of not having any daylight to run when I get home in the evening. During the summer I could run till 9 pm before darkness occurred, now it’s 6. Who’s in with me?
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“Every ceiling, when reached, becomes a floor, upon which one walks as a matter...”
– Aldous Huxley
billdoeslife-deactivated2011042 asked: Ben,
Congratulations! Your last weigh in is inspiring. Keep up the great job,
Bill
Congratulations! Your last weigh in is inspiring. Keep up the great job,
Bill
Thank You!
Thank you so much for all the kind and gracious comments about my weigh-in today and Dr appointment. This community has been vital for keeping the fire ignited to reach my goal and now that last 27.8 pounds is within my grasp. I can’t wait to share it with you all when I reach it. Thanks again and keep shining the light!
300th Post= I'm smiling from ear to ear!
So I just got done with my first physical in nearly 2 years, here are the results:
SW: 360
LW: 230
Current Weight: 217.8
Total Weight Loss: 142.2
Goal Weight: 190
So he said I’m probably the healthiest I have been in 15 years. He said my goal weight should be 190.
A great day!
Next Weigh-In: Feb 1
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Getting excited...
can’t wait to see the scale tomorrow, I hope that I hit 215 or below. I’m starting to believe everyday that I will reach my goal weight of 180. But, I don’t know if that should be it. Thats one of the questions I’m going to ask my Doc tomorrow. What do you think? Here are my stats:
6’0
Age: 28
Starting Weight: 360
LW: 230
“Hard work is a prison cell only if the work has no meaning.”
– Gladwell
fitnessquest asked: Hey Ben. I've been on the lookout for a race to benefit cystic fibrosis but failed in finding one near me that I could run. I'd love to donate towards your fundraising... Awesome thing you are doing, running it in honor of a friend. One of my best friends, Lila, passed away at 26 in the spring of 2009. It's my dream to one day organize a race in her honor. Looking forward to...
Ben vs Cystic Fibrosis →
Hey everybody today marks two months I have left until my first half marathon. If you haven’t heard I am running in honor of my friend Stephen that passed away with Cystic Fibrosis in 2006, he was 22. If you would like to read more about this click on the link above.
“If you want to change the priorities of your life…change the priorities of...”
– Doug McBee
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“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
– Jim Elliot
ManUp!
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. -1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Just had a massage...
So my wife gave me an hour gift certificate for Christmas to our clinics massage therapist. It was awesome, going to sign up for another after half marathon.
UGA vs Tenn
Looking forward to hanging with my friend tonight at the Georgia Basketball game. Should be fun, GO DOGS!!!!
“If you get off track, get back on. Don’t give up. Like a flat tire-u fix it/move...”
– Dave Ramsey
Strength Building Tip via Jillian Michaels
Tip for all my boys out there looking to put on muscle. Your work begins in the gym: Lift heavier weights (85% of your 1 rep max) for 3-5 reps. This forces your body to increase the # of myofibrils in your muscle fiber to power the contraction. Food also plays an equally big role. To gain 10lbs of muscle over 2011 try this calorie intake equation: Your goal weight x (workout hours per week + 9.5)...
AM Burn
A nice 280 Calorie burn that included:
15’ walk/run mile
5’ 50 pushups/sit-ups, 2’ steam engine
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“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks...”
– Proverbs 18:24
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“Be careful that victories do not carry the seed of future defeats.”
– Ralph W. Sockman
jasondoeslife asked: Question, It is probably a non-issue at the moment, but do you have access to a shower at work? I'd love to workout at lunch, and it would be a great time for me to get in some exercise, but you know how humid it gets down here, I will be sweating buckets. I was just wondering what you do as I know you get the same weather in ATL as we do here for the most part I was just wondering what you...
“We are now faced with the fact, my friends, that tomorrow is today. We are...”
– Martin Luther King Jr.