Physical Education.

Don't you sometimes wish you were still a kid? 
P.E. was forced/required, scheduling your gym time for you. 
As you age and you hit the later college years, you gotta find that time on your own. 
*sigh* and to think I hated going when I was younger. 
Well. Off to the gym. 


Live. Love. Be Healthy
Russy 

why i juice.

:)

Join me.

It's pretty embarrassing for people to see me like this. From a guy who took care of his health, to a guy who really didn't care. at all. 
This is the start of a new year. To share my blog w/ the world. 
This is me. Raw. Open. I will struggle. But I will not fail. 
I was always the "fat" kid growing up, and a couple years ago, I finally got a grasp on what it felt like to be in shape and feel healthy. 
That same guy, lost that hope somewhere along the way, and is attempting to get it back. 

This is not about "looking the part" anymore, but more about feeling and regaining a sense of health and happiness. 

I want you all to join me in my journey. I look forward to sharing my good & bad days. 

I'm doing this, not only for myself, but in hopes to bring hope to others who struggle. 

Not only with the weight or health, but maybe just in life. 

Anything is attainable if believe in yourself. 

Live. Love. Be Healthy. 

Russy 

What to live by.

Live to be Happy.
Love yourself.
& Health will follow.

Feelin' Good.

I haven't felt this good in a long time. 

The constant battle w/ lethargy, joint pains, and overall bad health has been looking up. 

2009 was suppose to be the year that I was going to change it all. 

I had some highlights of the year, but 2010 seems different. 

I know I say that all the time w/ each and every blog, but this is different. 

When I first attempted the "weight loss" after I reached 230, I knew it wasn't going to be easy. 

Never in my life I thought I would reach that large of a number, especially after hitting the peak of my health at 146 in the summer of 2006. 

Can you imagine?? Not only did it take a toll physically, but emotionally and mentally. 

Life is definitely about the ups and downs and getting through it. 

This year I made the decision to turn vegetarian, hoping to turn vegan, then raw. 

With the old "hardcore" diet of high protein, low carb, I knew it wasn't the healthiest way to go. 

I knew that I had to go back to what is "LIVING" foods. 

I need food that has LIFE to get LIFE back. 

First step was to use the vitamix we have a home. Making smoothies, not hard at all. 

Second step was to just eat more fruits and veggies. 

Third step, I bought a Juicer, and juice 2 times a week. 

I've been hitting the gym a little more, not as much as I use to (because of time). 

But it sure feels good to go in there and get my heart pumping. 

There is much more energy. Less joint pains. and I just feel good. 

I'm far from where I want to be, but this is what it's all about. 

A number like 230 or 146 is just a number, and that's it. 

Sure it sounds good...I'm 146, 6% body fat, I can bench 245, I can run 13 miles. 

But the ultimate goal is FEELING GOOD and HEALTHY. 

Everything else is icing on the cake. 

2010 definitely seems more promising, especially after a rough 2009. 

I'm excited and truly hopeful for this year. 

to health. 

Russy 

I feel JUICY!

If only my Juicebox as a kid had what I drink today. 

My go to drink #1: 

- Kale, Spinach, Parsley, Celery, Red Chard, Cucumber, Broccoli, Apple, and Carrot 

Sounds a little much, but let me tell you, it's DAMN good!! 

Even my brother likes it. haha. 

Go to drink #2: 

- Coconut water/juice and Cucumber (pre-workout drink) 

Great hydrator for those long runs or bike rides. 

Go to drink #3

- Carrot, Apple, Celery, and Ginger (sometimes). 

This one takes a little getting use to, but I'm getting the hang of it. 

I'm LOVING my juicer and loving the feeling I get from it. 

I know it's bad, but I'm only really eating 1 meal a day and the rest of the day I'm either munching on fruits/veggies or just juicing. 

I feel GREAT tho! :) 

that's it. 

To Health. 

BST.TLF. 

Russy 

forgot how much it takes.

Wow. So I forgot how much it takes to get back into shape (or get into shape) 

It really takes blood. sweat. & your tears to achieve prime physical form. 

I'm probably about 15% there. haha and I can feel it already. 

The morning soreness. The "please don't touch me" I'm sore. 

Soon, all this hard work will pay off. 

IT WILL. 

There is no doubt in my mind that I can do anything. 

Sure there will be bumps in the road. 

But I'm ready for all of them. 

LET'S GO!!! 

I'm tired of the past 3 years of sitting on my ASS. 

It's time to change. 25 is suppose to be my prime. 

& it will. 

No doubt. 

To health. 

BST.TLF 

Russy