Getting Older and Stronger with Kickboxing, Rock Climbing, Running and Biking.

Well heck I havent posted in a long time. I started a new job the end of 2017 and I did not do my weight any favors. I work out of the WeWork in the Capella Tower in Minneapolis. I love we work but they have really good snacks all of the time. Like gourmet pizza and cookies and high end appetizers. Like all the time every week. I gained over 20 pounds my first 3 months on the new job and have since taken that off.

I am keeping in shape doing the YWCA triathlons over the winter as well as Kickboxing once a week with my daughter. My oldest son discovered that he likes rock climbing so we started to do that at Vertical Endeavors in Mpls. I am also training for my 12th Red Ribbon Ride to end HIV and AIDS. The ride will be 103 miles the first day.

I have been cutting out all of the junk food as of late while increasing my running and walking outside. I am going to start bike commuting as many days a week as I can July 1st. As far as my diet goes I have been cutting down my coffee intake and taking apple cider vinegar in the morning and at night. Seems to be good for the health. My wife also started selling essential oils so I find myself using those daily for multiple different things. They seem to help and I want to be as natural as possible.

The kids are in the middle of a crazy amount of summer activities but we are finding time to keep tight as a family. I love the idea of Hygge and try to bring that into daily life as much as possible. We eat dinner as a family. No screens at the table and I light a candle. We talk about the week and our personal high and low points. Everyone is heard and we can help as a family if needed. I am also trying to take time every day to be mindful of how I am feeling and journal about what I am grateful for and be very specific.

In our fast and every speeding up lives we need to cut through the clutter and excess and do what really matters. To me that is my personal health and spending time with my direct family and close friends.

What matters most to you?

I would challenge you to back off on social media and screen use. Pick up a paper book and go for a walk outside. Look closely at new flowers and weed a garden. It will make you feel more connect and part of the world.

Cheers,

Gabe