Let the training begin!!

Let's try and revive this blog, shall we? :)

A special thanks to Lane, who roped Bryce into signing up for the Ogden Half Marathon this coming May. I'm super proud of them both- and it will help me to get in better shape as well, since the rest of us Blake's are doing the relay (Haylee and Justin, we'll miss you!). How fun will this be you guys? A great Blake get together- and a good excuse for me to visit my family for a few days too! :)

I also wanted to give a little shout out to Bryce. He's been really focusing on getting healthy by counting calories and being more active- and he's almost lost 80 lbs. This is huge!!! I always knew that if he had the desire and motivation, he could do it. I am so proud of all that he's accomplished, and he looks great!!!

Hope we can all commit to being a little more healthy- even with the holidays coming up and all those sweet treats tempting us. Lots of love to you all, and let's get training!

New Post

Why don't we ever post on here? (:
I guess blogging is kinda "out" now isn't it. Well I thought I would do a post on Lane since I know he won't. haha
Lane so far since January 2012 has lost 36 pounds!! I know WOW this kid just keeps getting thinner and thinner.
His secret to success..... 1- counting his calories. He is very disciplined in what he eats. He doesn't snack he has a small breakfast a small lunch and a medium size dinner. He doesn't drink SODA and he portion controls. 2- Lane exercises at least 5 days a week. Usually for an hour but he does something active almost everyday.

Watching his transformation has motivated me to get my buns a moving! So Blake/Johnson family lets get healthy for 2012

(Re)Committed

Justin . . . thanks for dusting off the cobwebs. It is exactly what I needed to get recommitted to living a healthy lifestyle. It is amazing how easy it is to slip out of the habit of being fit and healthy, and how quickly it happens. It is hard for me to admit that in the past year(ish) I have regained over half the weight that I lost back when I was training for triathlons and marathons. It's sad that I have let life get in the way of being healthy. I was such a big advocate of making the time to exercise and be active and really needing that time to make me happy and keep myself sane. Unfortunately I fell into my own trap and decided that I was "too busy" to workout. The second year of law school really did just kick my butt. I was so busy... that I justified not working out like I should. There were so many curve balls that were sent my way that before I knew it I was gaining weight, out of shape, and it took a lot of effort to get myself to the gym or otherwise.
However, I've decided to recommit myself! I have been to the gym the last two days, and plan on continuing. Whitney and I are doing the 1/2 marathon in Detroit in one month and although I know our time won't be great... we'll make it to the finish line! I am trying to develop that mentality again that I can't afford NOT to exercise. Losing the weight was awesome... and makes it easy to want to continue. That being said, the other way around is very prohibitive. The downward spiral with my fitness makes it a daunting task to try to reverse. I am inspired by Justin's ten miles a week goal and the ability to stick with that. Since time is always the biggest excuse, it's refreshing to know that it doesn't even take but around 2 hours a week to put in 10 miles. I'm sure I speak for all of us in saying there is definitely 2 hours a week that I WASTE on unproductive things.
I guess this is my way of admitting that I have relapsed. I would appreciate encouragement and know that together we can accomplish more.
Justin... find a 1/2 marathon or full marathon within a reasonable travel distance and I'll start training with you!

Dusting off the Cobwebs

Ten months without a post and this blog had cobwebs all over. My last post was in August of last year being excited about a 10 mile week. Unfortunately shortly after that I ran in a 5k race and completely stopped running....until July4th. My dad and I decided the night before at about 10pm that we were going to do the 4th of July 5k. We had talked about it on and off for a couple months but never signed up and never knew for sure if we were going to do it so I didn't do anything to prepare. It took me 27:00 minutes! Jordan, on his mission, found out and said this, "I"m kind of surprised you didn't do better." I'm glad he said it because it was that comment that has motivated me to run 10 miles a week ever since. I think I've ran about 100 miles since the 4th of July and just ran in another 5k yesterday. I broke my previous PR by 15 seconds (which was done on a treadmill....much easier) and had plenty of energy left over. I'm signed up for another 5k in 4 weeks and will be pretty disappointed if I'm not under 24min.

So, if anyone is looking for motivation to get on the ball let me know and I'll send you Jordan's e-mail address. All you have to do is let him know what you're currently doing and he'll make sure to let you know he's surprised you're not doing better!

Feeling Fat!

Guys . . . it has been August since someone last posted on this blog! This could mean that everyone is busy running, working out, and busting their butts, or that we have gotten lazy and have slacked off on our goals. I am guessing the latter. . . at least for me. So I thought I would make a little post.

I have made a goal recently to lose some of my extra poundage. I have been trying to eat healthy, cook healthy/yummy meals, and exercise every morning before I get ready for school. So far I have been pretty good with it. I roll out of bed at 6:00 to do the bender ball and then I get on the wii fit and do a little body test. I have also been taking an aerobics class this semester. So my question is this: why the heck do I keep gaining weight?!!! I feel like I am healthy and active. But the scale just keeps increasing. And no, I am not pregnant.

So, sadly I am approaching 140 lbs. This is sad. Justin freaking weighs less than me. I feel like I could lose a good 15 lbs and look great. Any suggestions? The thing is that I am not the best runner . . . but I need help!

10 Miles

For the first time since the half-marathon I actually put on the running shoes! This week Haylee and I signed up for the SCO (Southern College of Optometry) 5K. We only have a month to get ready for it, so I thought I better start this week. I did a little over three miles on three different occasions. A few other students are preparing for the Memphis Marathon in December, but I think I'll stick with the shorter runs for now. It should be a fun race!

How's everyone else doing?

All Time Low

It is offical, I am sick of being the Fat Blake. I stepped on a scale this morning, (the first time in a long time) and what I saw made me feel sick. I am 232 LBS. That is way to heavy for a 24 year old man standing only 5'9''. I have decided I need a radical change in life, becuase I am not happy being as big as I am. Closths don't fit me anymore. I cant buy new cloths, because first of all I am poor, and second of all anything I like doesn't fit me anyway. So, I wanted to let the Family know I am making a change. I am going to live a more healthy lifestyle. Help me out when I feel discouraged, and be happy for me when I am feeling happy. A healthier Bryce here I come. Then we wont have any fat Blakes at all.