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Introduction Text In Spring I went looking for Change and found it. Change is disruptive. In Fall I will work to bring this change in balance with my long-term health goals. Hi. I'm Brian and this is where I post my goals and accomplishments on SparkPeople.com. I love to hike, bike, run and be outdoors. I am on a journey towards health and happiness. I'm always making plans, setting new goals and challenging myself. I recently took up running and mountain biking. Stop by often to see what I'm up to. Leave comments or suggestions below.

~ Live a healthy and active life ~ Maintain my running program ~ Daily strength training and yoga ~ Daily mindfulness and meditation ~ Loose 70 pounds

Mindfulness: ~ Start the day with mindful coffee ~ End the day with loving kindness ~ Do some yoga Workout plan: ~ Darebee every day! (Darebee.com) ~ Tuesday, Thursday- Run (40 - 60 minutes) ~ Monday, Wednesday - Strength & mobility workout ~ Wednesday, Saturday - Cross (hiking/biking/walking) ~ Friday - Rest ~ Sunday - Long slow run Meal plan: ~ Eat a mainly plant-based diet ~ Weekly meal plans ~ Daily journalling Other: ~ Participate in the seasonal 5% Challenge ~ 100 Days of Weight Loss ~ Stay connected to my Spark Friends ~ Change my program regularly to stay engaged

I'm a 50-something technical writer, mountaineer, bicycler, hiker, illustrator, gardener, runner and father of one. I live in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle. I lost my wife in 2014 after an 11 year battle with cancer. I love dogs, but I live with a cat. We don't seem to mind each other.

Life's operating instructions: 1) Love yourself for who you are right now. 2) Live the life you want to live. Start right now! 3) Live with loving kindness to yourself and others. 4) Dance.

Add a Link Brian Pacific Time "When a food thought crosses your mind, remind yourself that you don’t have to act on it." -- Linda Spangle
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