Husband, Father, Athlete, Runner, Marathoner, Mental Health Warrior

So summer is in full effect and a holiday weekend is upon us. Fireworks and grills will be firing up all over these wonderful 50 states. So I look forward to the new month that is upon us. It was a VERY rough June for me (just one of those down sides was losing my Gram), that even saw me really sick last week (ask my family the last time they saw me that sick. Hell, I think that was the first fever I’ve had in like 5 years). So I am VERY excited over the prospect of July. I woke up today, did my EA Active workout, weighted myself, and I had lost another 5 pounds over the last week. I am almost under 240, and have NO clue when I was down this much. Maybe when Damary and I got married. Other than the obvious holiday (or excuse for us Dads to play with fire and gunpowder), but Damary and I have big plans over the next couple of weekends. Our first cookout, and a family trip planned, which we are sure the girls will simply LOVE!! Don’t worry; I’ll have more details when it gets here. So a...

Above is me when I started the 30 Day challenge exactly 30 Days ago today. This was after my first workout. This was me halfway through the 30 Day Challenge. Notice the difference in the arms and the toning. Clothes started feeling loose on me. This is me after the last workout of the 30 Day Challenge. I have lost almost 5% BMI , and about 3 inches from my waist. Not bad considering I had it on Easy Setting. Next 30 Days, Damary and I are going to do Custom and Preset workouts. Then we'll do the 30 Day Challenge on Medium. So I will continue to monitor my progress. The one thing Damary and I talked about is how this becomes addictive. How much fun it is for us to do it together, and how it is only asking 30 minutes 4 times a week. I would love to see anyone else's before, during, and (kind of) after pics and hear their experiences. I am glad to be making this positive change in my life, as well as continuing it. These small changes in the picture may mean nothing to you, ...

Hello Everyone!! Ok so today was my Gram's wake. It has been a long day, and I was so proud of my daughters. Ayanna and Annabelle spent 8 hours at the funeral home today and were such good girls. At one point Annabelle, who was sitting in my lap asked me, " Papi , this is Heaven because Grandma Brown is over there." And she pointed to the casket. I thought it was the sweetest thing ever. This entire week has been so up and down for me. I interviewed and got a new job, which I start on Monday. My Gram passed away. I received a RIDICULOUS amount of stress from a group of people that are old enough to know better, but are so intent on being selfish and putting on a show, that is is unreal. and my Gram would SOOO not be proud. So I know I haven't talked about this is a while, but the EA Active 30 Day Challenge is working well for my wife and I. I posted pics of the workout I created. Well I have 2 more workouts I created. One is my Bball training and the othe...

Hello Everyone!! So I am going to include a section to the side (like I said, this is always a work in progress!!) where I will have links to websites I think we all can use and enjoy. The one I am talking about today is DealTaker.com No, they aren't paying me anything at all for mentioning them. They started following me on Twitter about a week ago. I checked out their site, and they have some AWESOME deals for yourself or for gift giving without breaking your wallet. When I come across any great websites like that, I will share them with everyone. Also, whenever you come across some great websites, whether shopping, or anything else, please let me know and I will share them with everyone. Oh, and for those keeping track at home. I am halfway through the EA Sports Active 30 Day Challenge. I missed my 2 week weight loss goal by .03 pounds. It is going well, and I am feeling better, as well as clothes are fitting better. I am glad that I am taking a step in the right dire...