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 Okay so not so much everywhere. But the body is composed of water about 50% for Females and 60% for males. Its very important to ensure you keep a good ratio of water are it is used by the body in so many ways. Keeping hydrated is important and so very easy to do however 90% of the population doesn't maintain a healthy level. Soda, pop or what ever you call it is not very healthy. Most have a lot of calories that your taking in and can really throw off any weight loss program. Diet soda  is just as bad since artificial surges are used to sweeten the beverage not to mention the acid and flavorings added. Over all these play havoc on the body and just not good for it. There are many studies out on the Net a quick Google search will give you lots to read on.   Juice is just as bad on surgery compounds  and usually contains 5-8 servings of fruit than what the body needs. Also juice is high on carbs which makes it great when your sick or need to recover but over all yo...

Beauty from the prefect blend's of colors from garden's.  Her hair given the sweet smell of sweetnes itself.  Her lush lips ripened from the lushest flowers.  Eyes you could drown in, from the pools tht surround a flower.  Soft as pedals from a flower.

My body is a battle field against neglect. My wounds are stretch marks, bruises ,and cuts. My sweat mixes with tears of pain, sorrow and regret for the mistreatment of my body. I shall fight to be lean and stronger. My struggle is my own and I shall be unmovable in my determination to overcome the obstacles that are before me. I will dominate the enemy of being overweight with my willpower and resolve. I will reshape my body and my destine for the betterment of the one thing that matters above all else. Me. ~ By Christopher Simms

After a long heavy work out I like to have something a savory. Here I am having grilled chorizo sausage on thin sliced whole grain bread a spread of chinese mustard to give a bit of kick and alfalfa sprouts. On the side low fat cottage cheese, sliced tomato, and a sliced kiwi. The tomato, kiwi and cottage cheese I have found goes well with this meal as it gives a cooling to the spicy sausage and mustard. 2 Thin slice whole wheat bread 5 grams of alafafa sprouts 2 small tomato's sliced 1 kiwi sliced 2 Chorizo sausage 1 tbs of chinese style mustard 3 tbs of low fat cottage cheese

On one of my trips into Crest I came by something instresting Okra that has been dehydrated. Okra crips is what they are called and can be purchased in bulk for not  to much money. They have been making a good chip alternative when I have a sandwhich or just need a snack. There is almost no salt high fiber and moderate carbs. I usually can't just eat one but have to get a handful. I was able to pick up a Huge bag for about 9 dollars. You might want to give them a try for a crunchy snack. Avaiable at Crest Markets.  Also aviable on Amazon .

Those who seek Knowledge have the power to change the world and themeslves. The shape all of those around them for the better or for worse. They are a master of the mind and body. These people shall lead us into the future of glory and pain. They will not be stoped by anyone but only answerable to themselves. Knowledge is what makes a people a nation let us learn from our misstakes and be free. Free from crime, poverty, hate and ill of body. Seek knowledge and change your world.

The Iron Kingdoms is a land dominated by mighty warcasters, arcanists who command the terrifying war machines called warjacks. While these epic figures lead armies and shape the futures of their nations, other powerful individuals, no less skilled, forge their own destinies in steam and steel. Called to Battle is a collection of stories focused on the Iron Kingdoms¿ unsung heroes, its skilled mercenaries, and even the horrifying villains who haunt its darker reaches. Track a target through the frozen north with Kell Bailoch, a deadly sharpshooter who kills for the highest bidder; hunt down a group of corrupted human magic users with Narn, a merciless Iosan mage hunter; uncover a sinister sabotage plot with Arlan Strangewayes, Cygnar's premier arcane mechanik; and endure a terrifying journey into the mind of General Gerlak Slaughterborn, a monstrous blighted trollkin with a penchant for devouring his enemies whole and screaming. These stories draw you deeper into the wartorn lan...

Today on the plate for a pre-work out meal I'm having spinich stuffed ravioli, ground turkey topped with alfalfa sprouts, alvacado slices and celeary sticks. Made a pretty good meal and very healthy. Not to heavy on the stomach before working out.  Save a bit of the water you cooked the ravioli in with the reduced juices of the cooked turkey makes a good sauce with a few pinches of garlic and onion powder. 1 Sliced Celary Stalk 1/2 small alvacado sliced 6 Medium Stuffed Ravioli  (1 serv Frozen from store) 150 grams of cooked ground turkey. 5 Grams of alfalfa sprouts

Thou does not speak confusion but speak very much confusion for thee is a master of disguise and of passion. For thy heart speaks many words but say nothing to thee. For thy lets forth ye words of merriment and joy. To all is all and is none at all for it's one to seek knowledge and light with in ones little world. By Christopher Simms

Hit a New Personal Best on Leg Press 36 Reps at 360lbs. So this week I down to 252lbs from 320 so 68 pounds lost in the last 8 months. I'm so happy to achive this in such a small amount of time. It's really affected everything in my life and I'm the happiest I have ever been in so many years. Those out there struggling with being over weight you can do it! I know you can. After a week of rest I have started into phase 4 of my workouts. Looking forwarded to the next 8 weeks.

Fourteen-year old Sophronia is the bane of her mother's existence. More interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper etiquette at tea - and god forbid anyone see her atrocious curtsy - Mrs. Temminnick is desperate her daughter become a proper lady. She enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality. But little do Sophronia or her mother know that this is a school where ingenious young girls learn to finish all right - but it's a different kind of finishing. Available on Amazon and audible .   Review: Another one of Gail Carriger's leading books of a Victorian steam punk era. I can't get enough of these books and hope for many more!

Hail to the fathers of the east ....    bringers of wind.  Hail to the mothers of the west.... bringers of earth. Hail to the Sisters of the south...... bringers of fire. Hail to the brothers of the north ... bringers of water.  We call upon out ancestors before us to bless this passing of day...  Come to us and shake the tree of time.  Let it be of the day when all is to come and the past is to leave by night  By Christopher Simms

To blast too, To blast too came from the water blue. Blast two, Blast to from what dew do thee come from. From the ocean dew from which I come. I sway in thy wind and cross great lands of few. Though I'm small. I flew, I flew drifting in the winds of Olden Times I grew, I grew to heavy to be carried by the winds no more, no more. Down I came, Down I came and down I came upon you. By Christopher Simms

Mercy Thompson's world just got a whole lot bigger... A collection of all-new and previously published short stories featuring Mercy Thompson, "one of the best heroines in the urban fantasy genre today" (Fiction Vixen Book Reviews), and the characters she calls friends...

He is always there by our side watching and guiding us. Teaching all that he has learned to us from his life time. Providing all that is needed at home. Strong and firm in his ways he goes about his work never complaining. He always find time to be with his children and wife. He is the man of the house and master of his domain. We go to learn about the world and its history. All is good about him even when he makes a mistake.  We love him like a hero as no other can. Standing by him brings us joy to our hearts. We can only hope that we can be as good as him when it is time for us to do the same. We call him by the name of Father. By Christopher Simms

Listen up lady's I'm going to share with you a great article written by Michael Matthews on Workout's I highly recommend you read up on it.  Check it here.   Muscle for Life: Workout for Women

 Listen up lady's I'm going to share with you a great article written by Michael Matthews on Workout's I highly recommend you read up on it.  Check it here.   Muscle for Life: Workout for Women

Humanity is losing the war. The once-mighty space navies have been crippled, officers and crew have been stretched to the limit, and Earth herself has come under heavy attack. The end cannot be long delayed. For Admiral Smith and the crew of HMS Ark Royal, the stakes have never been so high. The one hope is to make contact with alien factions that might oppose the war. But, as Ark Royal sets off on a desperate diplomatic mission, it rapidly becomes clear that there are both human and alien factions that wish to fight the war to the bitter end - and that her previous missions have sown the seeds of success...or total failure. ©2014 Christopher G. Nuttall; (P)2014 Audible Inc. Available at Audible Warspite: Ark Royal, Book 4

Rumble, rumble goes my stomach today while rummaging around in the frig looking for something to eat for lunch. Staying "Healthy" can be hard when caught with out anything prepared and needing it fast. Today's time flies by with us spinning around in our shoes when trying to get this or that done.  So putting something to eat can be a difficult decision. The first step is keeping things in the frig and pantry that you can throw together. Today I so happen to have a left over tomatoes, cottage cheese, English muffin and in the far back of the pantry a can of tuna.  From the frig I pulled out some frozen Kale that didn't get used when making a casserole. So slice up the tomato and scoop a few spoons of the cottage cheese dose the deal. Toast up the English Muffin to spread the on the tuna with some warmed in the microwave kale does a decent sandwich.  From these we get a small amount of Fat which is all good fats that is needed by the body. Some quick and long burning c...

for one... as one...    we are one.... one love shared....  two hearts as one... one beat from two hearts...      the day will come... when two will be one...    and one will be left from the two...  and will beat only as one...    by Christopher Simms

Humanity is losing the war. The once-mighty space navies have been crippled, officers and crew have been stretched to the limit, and Earth herself has come under heavy attack. The end cannot be long delayed. For Admiral Smith and the crew of HMS Ark Royal, the stakes have never been so high. The one hope is to make contact with alien factions that might oppose the war. But, as Ark Royal sets off on a desperate diplomatic mission, it rapidly becomes clear that there are both human and alien factions that wish to fight the war to the bitter end - and that her previous missions have sown the seeds of success...or total failure. ©2014 Christopher G. Nuttall; (P)2014 Audible Inc. Available at Audible The Trafalgar Gambit: Ark Royal, Book 3

The Galactics arrived with their Battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined a vast Empire that spanned the Milky Way. Our only worthwhile trade goods are our infamous mercenary legions, elite troops we sell to the highest alien bidder. In the third book in the series, James McGill is deployed on another alien world. His third interstellar tour is different in every way. Rather than meeting up with a primitive society, this time he's headed to an advanced world. Tau Ceti, better known as Tech World, is the central trading capital of Frontier 921. McGill figures he's lucked out. The assignment looks dull but luxurious. Tau Ceti boasts a planet-wide city with a trillion inhabitants, all of whom are only interested in making a few credits. But all is not well on Tech World. The Empire is crumbling, an invasion is coming, and McGill's easy ride through life and death has come to an end. ©2014 B. V. Larson; (P)2014 Audibl...

 Fridays body blast workout! No pain no gain!   Barbell Curl  -  How to preform exercise Close-Grip Bench Press  -  How to preform exercise Hammer Curl  -  How to preform exercise Dip  -  How to preform exercise Cable Crunch  -  How to preform exercise Capt's Chair Leg Raise  -  How to preform exercise Decline Crunch -  How to preform exercise

Fridays body blast workout! No pain no gain! Barbell Curl  - How to preform exercise Close-Grip Bench Press  - How to preform exercise Hammer Curl  - How to preform exercise Dip  - How to preform exercise Cable Crunch  - How to preform exercise Capt's Chair Leg Raise  - How to preform exercise Decline Crunch - How to preform exercise

The Galactics arrived with their Battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined a vast Empire that spans the Milky Way. Our only worthwhile trade goods are our infamous mercenary legions, elite troops we sell to the highest alien bidder. In 2122 a lost colony expedition contacts Earth, surprising our government. Colonization is against Galactic Law, and Legion Varus is dispatched to the system to handle the situation. Earth gave them sealed orders, but Earth is 35 lightyears away. The Legion commanders have a secret plan of their own. And then there's James McGill, who was never too good at listening to authority in the first place.... In Dust World, book two of the Undying Mercenaries Series, McGill is promoted to Specialist and sent to a frontier planet outside the Empire. Earth's status within the Empire will never be the same. ©2014 B. V. Larson; (P)2014 Audible, Inc.   Available at Audible AudioBook Dust World: Undying Me...

Okay so not so much everywhere. But the body is composed of water about 50% for Females and 60% for males. Its very important to ensure you keep a good ratio of water are it is used by the body in so many ways. Keeping hydrated is important and so very easy to do however 90% of the population doesn't maintain a healthy level. Soda, pop or what ever you call it is not very healthy. Most have a lot of calories that your taking in and can really throw off any weight loss program. Diet soda  is just as bad since artificial surges are used to sweeten the beverage not to mention the acid and flavorings added. Over all these play havoc on the body and just not good for it. There are many studies out on the Net a quick Google search will give you lots to read on. Juice is just as bad on surgery compounds  and usually contains 5-8 servings of fruit than what the body needs. Also juice is high on carbs which makes it great when your sick or need to recover but over all you shouldn't d...

In the 20th century Earth sent probes, transmissions, and welcoming messages to the stars. Unfortunately, someone noticed. The Galactics arrived with their battle fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined their vast Empire. Swearing allegiance to our distant alien overlords wasn't the only requirement for survival. We also had to have something of value to trade, something that neighboring planets would pay their hard-earned credits to buy. As most of the local worlds were too civilized to have a proper army, the only valuable service Earth could provide came in the form of soldiers someone had to do their dirty work for them, their fighting and dying.

Michael has Improved his Bigger Leaner Stronger and released a second edition! I have been following this program and it has greatly improved my goals in getting stronger and loosing weight. I can not stress enough how good this book is!! He just made it so much better now! If you looking to get healthy and loose weight you should  have this book. It's so worth it. Here's the deal: Getting into awesome shape isn't nearly as complicated as the fitness industry wants you to believe. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars per month on the worthless supplements that steroid freaks shill in advertisements. You don't need to constantly change up your exercise routines to "confuse" your muscles. You don't need to toil away in the gym for a couple of hours per day, doing tons of sets, supersets, drop sets, giant sets, etc. (As a matter of fact, this is a great way to stunt gains and get nowhere.) You don't need to grind out hours and hours of...

Thursday workout! It's not much but it gives me a good workout for the lower body. Barbell Squat - How to preform exercise   Front / Hack Squat  - How to preform exercise  Leg Curl  - How to preform exercise 

This is Part 3 of the Motivation articles that I am writing to show how I have been staying motivated on loosing weight and getting healthy. As I explained it's a head game that you have to start playing with yourself. Once you start you will easily keep up on it. This will lead into have brainwash yourself into a healthy and fit lifestyle. Another good way to keep health and fitness on your mind or running in your subconscious is reading and listening to books / articles. Reading a 3-5 minute article will improve your tools and knowledge that you have at your disposal. Armed with knowledge you can stay on top of things and accomplish your goals.

Wednesday workout for phase 3! Seated Dumbbell Press - How to preform exercise   Side Lateral Raise - How to preform exercise Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise - How to preform exercise Barbell Shrugs - How to preform exercise

This is Part 2 of the Motivation articles that I am writing to show how I have been staying motivated on loosing weight and getting healthy. Staying motivated is a head game that you have to plan with your self. So keeping health and fitness on your mind or running in your subconscious is the the trick. This will influence your choices as your go through out your day. So the way I do this is reading up on fitness articles and good healthy habits.  This also lets you discover and put together a new life style  together on the way you want to live your life. Yes that's right I said put together a new lifestyle. If your battling the bulge you have a poor life style or made poor choices. Yes it's time to be honestly to face facts and deal with it instead of ignoring it. I made lots of poor choices as I have grown up and now it's time to correct those. Retraining your brain is the best way. Brainwash! Maybe? At least your doing your own brainwashing on purpose. Clean out the cob...

The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance Wall Street Journal Bestseller In this groundbreaking book, New York Times–bestselling author Steven Kotler decodes the mystery of ultimate human performance. Drawing on over a decade of research and first-hand reporting with dozens of top action and adventure sports athletes like big wave legend Laird Hamilton, big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones, and skateboarding pioneer Danny Way, Kotler explores the frontier science of “flow,” an optimal state of consciousness in which we perform and feel our best. Building a bridge between the extreme and the mainstream, The Rise of Superman explains how these athletes are using flow to do the impossible and how we can use this information to radically accelerate performance in our own lives. At its core, this is a book about profound possibility; about what is actually possible for our species; about where—if anywhere—our limits lie. Available : Ama...

So how do I stay motivated will it's a battle at the start but it gets easier as things become more of a habit. I'm going to post a few articles of things that has helped my stay motivated and keep going. One of the things  that I make use of is a FitBit . I've already reviewed the FitBit in a previous article which can be found here . Along with the FitBit I make use of the API technology and Virtuagym to upload my FitBit progress into Virtuagym this allows my to track my total progress in Virtuagym . With Virtuagym I can keep track of my calories and workouts the progress that I make. They have an App for Android and Iphone so keeping track is easy. You can sign up for a free account and use it free with limited function. The Subscription is reasonable as well. There are many workouts that you can try. I recommend starting of with the Morning Workout it's a good 30 minute workout you can do in the morning.  You can check out my profile  and see my details here .

This week I'm going back to the basics and keeping it simple. This week I prepared the normal chicken breasts on the grill. With the temperate warming up it's that time to fire up the grill so after preforming the cleaning on the grill and getting it all prepared for the new season I started some coal to fix the chicken. Depending on your tastes you will have to adjust the below. The sauce: 3 Splash of Fish Sauce 3 table spoons of Minced Garlic 4 pinch of Dry Crushed rosemary 3 table spoons Olive Oil 2 pinch salt 4 Grinds of black pepper After grilling the chicken as its still hot dump the chicken into the Sauce coat and then rest. After 4-6 minutes toss and coat again in the juice and sauce that has came out.  I am pairing the chicken with frozen broccoli  that I steamed in the microwave. For the carbs I using brown rice with a little bit of cinnamon and paprika.  After all the cooking is finished I weighed & measure it all out. Then box it up into meals fo...

Thank you Quest and Dodsons! Stopping into my local neighborhood health food store (Dodsons)  I found they are starting to stock the Quest Protein Chips. Needing to increase my protein intake so I'm not feeling so hungry in the evenings and not cheating so bad with out feeling guilty about it I picked up a couple bags to try. Next day when I was starting to get hungry I was able to pop these out with a bottle of water and was very satisfied for the rest of the day. They have about 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of carbs so pretty freaking good for a chip. The flavors range from Barb Q, Cheddar and Sour Cream, Salt & Vinegar, and sour cream & onion. The all taste pretty good for a health food and they make a nice edition to my lunch bag. Where to Buy: Amazon 

Ok after a nice week and a half vacation I'm having to do some back track. After the vacation I went up to 258 pounds. Which is actually pretty good I think. I did enjoying my self a little on eating with out keeping track of any thing. I'm currently back down to 255 this week. Just another 4 pounds to loose to put my back to where I was. Which shouldn't be to hard. I've had to go back and recount my caloric intake and found that I was eating to many unplanned snacks because of being raging hungry in the evenings. So to settle the craving I was hitting the snack machine. Going back over my notes and so forth I have stepped up my protein intake. This has did the charm of making my feel fuller and more satisfied over all. (Take you Quest Protein chips) I've also taken back to doing some Casein before bed. So I'm not waking up so hungry then carrying that hungry through the morning when breakfast doesn't satisfy. Also Increasing fiber (ground Flax seed Suppleme...

Here is my Tuesday workout for this phase! Barbell Deadlift - How to preform exercise   Close-Grip Pulldown  - How to preform exercise   Pull-Up  - How to preform exercise   Calf Raise  - How to preform exercise 

Grow up. Be a man. We’ve all heard that before, and we often get defensive when we hear it. And as modern men we often live our lives on the defensive - struggling in relationships, on the job and often feeling alone to figure it out ourselves. In the pages of this book, Owen Marcus leads us along an enlightening path toward the authentic self, one that embraces and respects gender and masculinity. Marcus reveals that men aren’t immature or broken; they just need clarity, purpose, connection and the support of other men.

As everything I experiment with recipes to make things simple and easy to cook to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I cooked this in a batch like most things. However I made use of the slow cooker this time instead of the Oven and Stove top. I've been reading up on slow cooker recipes since soon it will be summer and who wants to turn of the oven when it's so hot. So its easier to have a slow cooker going than a oven all day. Started with the rice and water for 3 cups of rice I started this cooking for 2 hours. The total end time is 8 hours. I have a automatic shut off slower cooker so this can be made at anytime and it will turn itself off. So it's a easy meal to start before breakfast and be ready by noon. Note that I don't list how much of each spice as I just spice my food to my taste and everyone's taste is not the same so experiment till you find what you like. 

Going on the past recipe for the chicken I have fixed in the past I used a different version of the pasta side that I fixed the prior week. I baked the chicken breast as before with the Goya Spice and sliced it up as usually then put it in with the below version of pasta. As before started off cooking the pasta to just shy of al dente. Drained part of the water till I had about a cup of pasta water remaining. Then added in the other ingredients into the pot. followed by mixing everything well. I skipped the cup of chicken stock in this version. Mix it well and dished it out into servings that meet my daily in take of protein and carbs.

I have put together some notes on healthy eating and I'll share them with you. Please note this is just my own notes and what I generally follow as close as I can. This is a collection of information that I have read from books and the internet. Make your own decisions on your own healthy. Checking with a nutritionist is recommended to determine your body's needs. Eat Clean No fried foods No processed foods No soy products for men [Soy has been proven to lower or block  testosterone production] Sweeteners Stevia (Good) Raw Local Honey (Good) Blackstrap Molasses (Good) Real Maple Syrup (Good) Table Sugar (Bad) Sucralose [Splenda] (Bad) Agave Nectar (bad) [usually contains fructose mixed in] Aspartame (bad) high fructose corn syrup (bad)

For those wondering what I do for workouts here is my current Monday workout. Incline Dumbbell Press -   How to Preform exercise  Incline Barbell Press - How to preform exercise  Dip -  How to preform exercise Kneeling Cable Crunch -  How to preform exercise Capt's Chair  Leg Raise -  How to preform exercise Decline Crunch -  How to preform exercise  

So I saw this in an article from the Art of Manliness website as an advertisement for the KeySmart . I was very intrigued by it and though OK it's cool I want one. If it can do what it describes then it should solve the Pocket Budge of my Keys.  Oh it took care of that and more! It has slimmed down the key into a very easy to carry in my pocket especially in my tight jeans. I love it so much and it was fairly each to put the keys in and screw together. I found that I was also able to use one of my Kingston USB Flash drive into it also so very much a bonus. The price is a bit steep but I think it was well worth the $20. There are different Colors to choose from and also a there is a titanium version.  Check it out and get yourself one. You can Order on Amazon Also! KeySmart

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Its end of the Month and that usually means it's time to restock on protien bars the after working out refuel after working out at the gym. So I have started picking up Protein Bars at the store and found that the Cinnamon Roll and Peanut Butter version of the Quest Nutrition Bars fit the $ Bill. They give a good stack of protein and Carbs to help the recovery processes in building muscle and refuel me. They taste pretty good and are not gritty like some thing or have a bad after taste. The great thing about them is there is NO SOY unlike most others. If you have been doing your research it's not good news for Soy products for the Male.   So kudos to the makers. There are other flavors but these two I like and usually buy a box each time I am stocking up. They make a good snack also when you just have to have something when your Shoe starts to look appetizing to eat so I keep one with me just about every where I go. Quest Nutrition Protein Bars, Cinnamon Roll ...

I've been wearing a Fitbit for over a year now and thought I would review it for those that are looking for something to help with fitness and loosing weight. This is one of those things that I bought long ago and never really used much after the initial fail of 2 months that most people go through. IT seems people will keep something for either 2 weeks or 2 months then fail or loose interest or give up. This was the case for me. However I picked it back up and been wearing it ever seen. It needs to be charged about once a week which is very nice. And usually only take an hour when plugged into the wall outlet.  When I bought it it was about 110 US dollars initially but they have come down in price now and there a several version to choose from now.  I have the simple one as seen here.  I have been thinking about getting the nicer one now that also monitors the pulse.  The initial Fitbit I bought the band broke with in 3 days. I was able to return it and get a new on...

Time for an Update! I'm at 252 YAY! So since Aug 18th it's now 53 pounds that I have lost in the last 6 months. The target is about 190 or 9% body fat which ever comes first. The reason that I say this is cause I am doing heavy lifting and putting on muscle so that does change things. My height is 5'11 close to 6 foot from what i can tell depending on what chart you go by the optimal weight for a 5'11 male is 180. However I am pretty broad shouldered and thick so I figure around 190ish should be a good goal to go for.  I've gone from a size 50-52 down to a size 40 at this point. Looking pretty good in cloths however I still have alot to loose. But happy with what I see so far.

So when putting together meals and especially a lot of meals together (since I cook in bulk quantities) space became an issue in the frig and freezer. Also trying to fit two meals in my lunch bag that I take to work become an issue as well. I found that the Glad and Ziploc containers work well to setup single serving portions. They are Washer, Microwave, and Freezer safe plus no BPA so they are perfect. These hold up well and the only time I have had a couple break was when I dropped them on the floor when I pulled them out of the freezer. But if they are just cracked you can use the broken ones to plant things in. The crack allows the water to drain out. One make a scoop out of them also. They are still useful if you put your mind to it.  I usually keep an eye out when they go on sale and stock up on them. They are handy through out the house to store things in. When I am not using them they stack really well into the cabinet and don't take a lot of space. I can get a serving of...

The Art of Manliness  Man Up! While it's definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous. Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential. This book contains a wealth of information that ranges from survival skills to social skills to advice on how to improve your character. Whether you are braving the wilds with your friends, courting your girlfriend or raising a family, inside you'll find practical information and inspiration for every area of life. You'll learn the basics all modern men should know, including how to:     Shave like your grandpa     Be a perfect houseguest     Fight like a gentleman using the art of bartitsu     He...

So working out at the gym  I like to have something to eat to help with the muscle recovery and growth. So I have tried several things out there to fill that chocolate craving. and the Clif KIT's Organic Dark Chocolate Chili Almond   has been a pretty tasty treat after working out. It's pretty much a brownie in form and I really do love it. I had originally pick them up on whim at the local Natural Groceries store on a whim to try out. I'm glade I did. The chili flavor only makes it better and it's not really hot at all.

The Nelson Touch: Ark Royal Book 2  Ark Royal - the Royal Navy’s outdated space carrier - has won a smashing victory against the enigmatic aliens, capturing one of their starships and returning to Earth. Now, Admiral Theodore Smith and his crew are assigned to command a fleet charged with making a deep-penetration raid into alien territory, a fleet made up of carriers from four different nations. But with a crewman who isn't what he seems, untested pilots and international friction - and a new and dangerous alien plan - can Ted and his crew survive their mission...or will they die, alone and unremarked, hundreds of light years from home? ©2014 Christopher G. Nuttall (P)2014 Audible Inc

This week I prepared another batch of  chicken breasts in the oven, used a cast iron dutch oven to slow cook a chuck roast with wild rice and prepared batch of ground turkey with ground lamb some something different. Since I fixed several large batches over the last two weeks I don't have to cook this week! Which is a nice time saver and money saver. Meat (Protein): Reduced Fat Ground Turkey, Ground Lamb, Chicken Breast, Chuck Beef Roast   Veggies (Slow Burn Carbs, Fiber): Yellow Onion, Viggie Mix, Tomatoes, Green Chili's Wild rice Mix ( Fast Carbs), Organic Whole Grain Wheat Pasta (Fast Carbs)

So I wanted to give an update on my current weight. As I posted I have been struggling with weight loss for a long time. Starting at 315 I'm not down to 254. YAY! I had the extreme pleasure or wearing an old favorite shirt then I have not been able to wear for the last 15 years. I keep that shirt around cause it was the shirt I bought at Philmont Scout Ranch the first time I have ever been. So the shirt has special meaning to me. I promised myself I would never get rid of that shirt. I had always thought about mounting it on the way with my Philmont Patches, photos and items I had collect from that experience. As it made a very big impression in my life when I was growing up.  Least to say I am very pleased.  I didn't make the goal I had set up of 240 by New Years however I am still very please as I know I have most more fat as I have put on a lot of muscle that can account for as I have lost 5 pant sizes currently. The target weight is 185 if I can manage it or even 190. I ...

So for awhile now I have wanted to have my own Network Attached Storage - "NAS" unit for awhile now to store my Media and backups from my other devices (Computers, Tablet, etc.) It would over all save space on my other devices plus allow my to manage the content far easier than having it spread out amongst the other devices.   I've used Western Digitals Personal Cloud and other similar products before however space was always an issue and  the older generation of these devices offered little to no ability to Upgrade them. So Its time to build our own NAS device. Searching around I came up with some options. 1. Take an old PC and Convert it into something. 2. Buy and build a box specifically for it. Being tight on the budget I opted for the first option. Having several older PC's laying around made this a simple choice to re-use what I got. So I found an Older PC that had 8gig of RAM with a 8 Core AMD processor. Perfect for the job a little more power than needed but...

Practicing Mindfulness: An Introduction to Meditation Meditation - the technique of mental focusing for enhanced awareness and self-mastery - offers deep and lasting benefits for mental functioning and emotional health, as well as for physical health and well-being. This practice is closely related to "mindfulness," which Professor Muesse defines as "a deliberate way of paying attention to what is occurring within oneself as it is happening. It is the process of attentively observing your experience as it unfolds, without judgment or evaluation."

The Atlantis Gene: The Origin Mystery Great book the main characters were all well developed and believable. I like how the author had you keep guessing what would happen next and take paths that you would not expect. I am definitely going to be getting the next book. Reading the book it feels like a fresh breath of air it's something new and different. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

Nutrition is very important to a healthy life style and loosing weight. I want to point out an online class that just about anyone can take to learn the basics for Free at EDX.org Introduction to Nutrition  This is one of the steps I have been taking to improve my over all understanding to sustain a healthy living lifestyle.

For those that do not know me and about my struggle with weight loss.Like most of you I have had a hard time losing weight.  The heaviest I have ever been was 230 pounds and I swore I would never end up that way again. Well it started happening again the back pain got worse and the more my sleep was affected.  I once again found myself at 215 pounds again. I knew I had to do something life changing as it was the only way I would achieve loosing the weight. Note that I went pretty drastic at this point and wouldn't recommended doing the same thing I did as I made lots of changes in a two weeks. But this is how I approached the problem and it worked for me. Spending several hours online reading up on best methods to loose weight I ordered a workout videos and printed out some articles.  Grabbing a few paper bags and trash sacks I went into the kitchen and got rid of anything that was fried, processed and pre-packaged. I got rid of all the soda and juice in the house....

Weekly Meals In a series of posts I'm going to put up what my meals look like and currently eating. Hopefully this will give you the readers an idea on the many options on eating healthy other than chicken breast and brown rice. After all you can only eat so much chicken breast and brown rice before quitting all together cause you give up.  Note here that I prepare my meals head of time and in bulk. This is purely a cost and time saving method for me. Also this is a method I can stick to and avoid over eating less often as I tend to eat what ever is in front of me so this limits my caloric intake.

The Atlantis Gene : Seventy thousand years ago, the human race almost went extinct. We survived, but no one knows how. Until now. The countdown to the next stage of human evolution is about to begin, and humanity might not survive this time. The Immari are good at keeping secrets. For 2,000 years, they've hidden the truth about human evolution. They've also searched for an ancient enemy - a threat that could wipe out the human race. Now the search is over.

Welcome to Anidrop.com under blogger.com. I think I have found a good home to keep Anidrop at this time.  It's been a long time since I have really accomplished anything far as posts to the website. So a make over and a fresh start is called for.  For those that have been here before Glad to see you back and if your new Welcome. I have a few goals to accomplish with the new site. 1.) Keep track of how I am doing in my Transformation project on my self. 2.) Share my Experience while working out and general health options I am going with. 3.) Share Ideas and post things I find interesting that other may like. 4.) Let others know were I am at on my current hobbies. 5.) Showcase a few projects. 6.) Make a Post to the Site / Blog everyday (at least much as possible.) 7.) Out line a few things that have changed my life and experience greatly. I would like to thank you the Reader for coming by and check out the blog. Please come by often or Subscribe to see whats up.  ...