I am trying to find the middle ground but the ups and downs are so drastic. It really has been like that for a long time. Seems the highs are much more often lately but then when you hit a low it is kind of devastating. I find if I don’t have a goal or I am falling behind on goal I hit a low. The good part is I am bouncing back from the lows so quickly. I think that is why the UBBT will be so beneficial for me. With a constant goal in front of me I feel the habits I will form will be invaluable when it comes to success. One great sign is I am finding a comfort zone with my daily push up requirement. I am able to complete 125 pushups a day on regular bases. The days I plan to do 125 PU’s I just do 25 with every meal 5 or six meals a day. Sets of 25 seem manageable.
I hope to start a new modify body for life 12 weeks right away. The routine sure will be welcomed. September really has been a crazy time for change. Oliver has his regular Kung fu class has started school and now on sat. He starts hockey. I am sure we will find some balance in our routine soon. Then just as that happens I am thinking of changing employment again. I think it is better if I just embrace change and unbalance.
Monday, September 28, 2009 | Category: | 0 comments



I have decided not to limit myself with blogging if I have a need to add to the trail I should add. Hey no one is going to say you have done too many pushups this week. So I am sure extra blogging is ok. I needed a break from reading on my last day of my mini holiday. I mentioned my new toy at the end of class last week which sparked some interest. While on vacation a few months ago I was looking for a new pair of running shoes. I found a pair endorsed by Lance Armstrong’s live strong foundation. So I had to have them. They came with a few surprises to my glee. There are many that come with what is called the Nike plus. Basically you put a micro chip in your shoe then pug the add on to your iPod. Pick your workout and your iPod records your run. You can name them and then try to beat your time, heartbeats, cadence, and so on. All the while listening to your favorite songs. If you start to slow your iPod may pick a power song to motivate you.
Here is a review http://www.brighthub.com/computing/mac-platform/articles/23647.aspx
When you get home you can plug your iPod in and download your work outs.
Makes running a little more enjoyable.
Brady
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | Category: | 0 comments

Challenge accomplished! Yesterday I completed something that has been eating at me for almost eight years. Frances and I climbed to the base of the glacier at Rodgers pass. This was our second attempt at the accent. The first time we were UN prepared mentally and physically. This time we knew we were going to the top. We left Kelowna at 7 am and reached the pass at 10 am and started our climb. Our pace was awesome. We talked and hiked in silence both were special. 5 km up we missed the 2 and 3 k markers so when we reached our destination it was a bit of a surprise. If you have never tasted real glacier water I highly recommend it. The decent was just as exciting. We seemed to gain energy on the way down. At times we let ourselves run in spurts. After a few hours in the car we stopped in Banff for a great pasta dinner. The craziest part I was not sore and today I am still feeling great.
At Christmas time last year I was over 260 pounds, yesterday I climbed a mountain and drank glacier water. Living every moment of the experience. Without the choice to re- enter my life at Silent River I am sure I would be the same condition I was at Christmas. I am able to set goals and work towards them. If I fail I readjust and adapt.
This year is going to be so incredible.
Brady
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | Category: | 0 comments

Forms seminar was such a great experience. It is not every day you get that much passion and detail packed into four hours. I was shown Kempo 2 and worked on it for close to three hours then presented to the Sifus and other students. I think once I get the grasp of the flow I will really enjoy Kempo. Sifu Wilson taught our small group of three. I found her explanation of the movements very helpful, she has incredible flow.
These are such great opportunities to take advantage of. I am surprised at the low turnout. Much like boot camp these are chances that don’t come along very often. We have instructors ready to pour their hearts out for us. All we need to do is show up and produce the sweat and be receptive. I can’t think of many other organizations that open there vaults of knowledge and share so freely. Next seminar or event we should implement bring a buddy at least that would double attendance.
One thing we keep hearing is Sifu Brinker asking us to be cognizant of the now by asking ourselves. Where am I? What am I doing? And now Who am I?
The who am I really spoke to me. I have a bit of self image issues even though I am transforming my body right now. I have issues looking at myself in the mirror while doing forms. When I do it, it takes me out of the moment because I feel I don’t look like a martial artist at this point. Sifu Brinker really hit home when he said who am I. Then said he is always Bruce Lee. At first we all chuckled, but I have thought about this since. This is form of expression and being. Why not pattern yourself after the person you would like to be like. Play hockey like Wayne Gretzky. Then I remembered running track in the summer and whenever I trained in sprinting I was Carl Lewis. I mimicked his high knees and his hand span he used. I also learned to relax my face from watching him. I completely understand what Sifu was referring to now. By escaping and knowing who you are you will improve and take the pressure off yourself. Feels great to have such an epiphany.
Sunday, September 13, 2009 | Category: | 0 comments

September crazy busy month. So much going on don’t really know where to start. Oliver has his first week of school under his belt. I thought almost 2 weeks without class would be long but now it’s over. I decided to run during my time off and have really improved my 2 km run. I am actually running it now instead of it running me.
September is not going to slow down so I will really need to make conscious decisions about my training. Next week is the forms seminar I am really looking forward to learning Kempo 2.
Ten days to go on my commitment I made in January. I was sitting at 260 pounds with no direction no plan. I decided to be 200 pounds by my 39 birthday on September 17th. So much has happened in May I found Kung Fu and Silent River again and my life has changed. I set goals and go after them. Some I achieve others I re adjust.
Ten days before my goal date I am 215 pounds and in the last three weeks started a new diet and exercise program that is going great. So I think I will miss by ten pounds I really have never been so happy about not achieving a goal. Ten pounds when you have lost 50 really is not that far to go. So my re adjustment is 185 by Jan 1 the start of ubbt 7. All goal’s aside my health has improved which is really the biggest accomplishment.
In two weeks I am going to attempt something that has been eating at me for almost six or seven years. I am going to hike the glacier at Rodgers pass. Frances and I attempted this the day we got engaged 7 years ago. We never made the glacier and it has encumbered me ever since. Sept 21st. The day after our anniversary we will try again. I am so excited I thought it would be one of my personal goals for ubbt but I can’t wait. I feel I am in the shape I need to be in. It will also make up for the two classes I will miss while on our short vacation.
Brady
Tuesday, September 08, 2009 | Category: | 0 comments