History of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu Belt System
1. My cardio is still AWFUL so I’m dead after like 3 minutes of a match
2. Learning that though it seems like wrestling, there are a lot of form variations that screw you over when old muscle memory tactics kick in.
3. Not talking about Jiu Jitsu all the time to people who don’t give a shit.
I know… I KNOW! ANOTHER new fresh start type of set up?
Well I started doing Jiu Jitsu this week, and I’m in love. It’s one of the best workouts I’ve had in a long time, and constantly drives me to push harder and get better!
So hopefully one night soon I’ll be able to make it through an entire class without having to sit down and realize how out of breath I am…
But as of right now I’m starting at 209, and feeling good.
I’ll keep you all updated and have some starting/restarting pics up soon to show where I am as I begin this journey.
as always-
Stay Strong
Mikey D
This is my friend Jess. She’s awesome and plays football and does Crossfit. She’s amazing.
when you realize that you actually like the “taste” of a nice cold glass of water better than any soda or “sports drink” you’ve ever had.
I love, love, LOVE my inov-8s! They are super comfy ad I’m actually learning HOW to run properly!
So it turns out I really, REALLY like cooking. I enjoy reading up on new recipes with new and interesting ingredients, and it’s not nearly as hard as I used to think it was.
For instance the other day I was in the store and since I’m TRYING this whole paleo thing I wanted to get a “paleo friendly” marinade, but I couldn’t find ANY on the shelves! So I pulled out my handy dandy smart phone to search for “paleo marinades” hoping to find a brand I could buy. Instead what I found was a listing of recipes for paleo marinades and they all seemed so EASY! So I grabbed what I needed (just some olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and garlic) and went to town making it at home. It tasted AMAZING! So now I’m looking around for awesome cookbooks and stuff that I can try, and make at home as much of my food as I can now!
I’m glad I’ve found this new passion, I mean I sort of liked cooking when I was a kid (grilled cheese and spaghetti were my specialty) but now it’s like whole new worlds of possibilities have opened up!
The sudden death of my wife of 37 years from diet related causes changed my life. I knew I had to make a change or I would be next. For the sake of my children still at home I began to study. I began living a low carb high fat lifestyle two and a half years ago. I’ve lost 158 pounds, my type 2 diabetes is gone along with a heart condition. I feel great. I’m 6 foot tall and now weigh 182 pounds, that’s down from 340 pounds. If I can do it you can do it. Read my blog for my story: http://danmoffett.blogspot.com
It’s a shame that his wife wasn’t around to see his tranformation.
Good for him!
(Source: beforeandafterfatlosspics)
I finally went to the doctor for my stomach issues today, and I had to wait a long time so I entertained myself by flexing in the mirror like a total douche.
He doesn’t know what’s wrong with me but thinks it might be gluten intolerance. Since he didn’t do any tests whatsoever that conclusion doesn’t really mean anything. He referred me to an allergist though. So I guess the quest continues..
I hate going to doctors >.>
Good thing you went to a doctor, and also you’re one of my favorite Fitblr folks. :D
After a shitty day I come down to my sanctuary at midnight and my troubles start to go away….
This is pretty much the set up I would love to have… my idea of a “Man Cave” fuck TVs and beers!
Throw in a Concept II rower and MAYBE a treadmill and I’d have my own happy little gym.
I ran my first sub 9 minute mile today in a LONG LONG LONG Time! Also this Charlie GIF is my new Victory GIF! I had a great day in the gym today, and really busted my ass to hit that new time. 8:48! I was near death for a few minutes after that, but I did it!
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