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My name is Andy Kuhns. A few years ago I decided it was time to start making some positive changes to my life by way of improving my health. This whole healthy living bit was uncharted territory to me so I was starting from scratch. To date I’ve lost over 40 pounds and I’ve gotten in the best shape of my life. I’m pretty far from where I want to be but I’m a lot better than I was. I’m learning to enjoy a healthier lifestyle. I created this blog share some stories of my journey and to hear stories from other peeps journeys! I hope to provide an entertaining forum on the topics of health, fitness and life in general. Maybe it will be motivating, maybe inspirational but definitely fun.

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Race day is here in Fort Carson, CO. Spartan Super today and the Spartan Sprint tomorrow. The path for my first Trifecta medal begins today!

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Spartan Race Time!

So it’s been a bit since my last post.  Since then I finished up the 3rd and final block of P90X3.  Unfortunately, I’m still not as ripped as Tony Horton; but overall I was pretty pleased with the program and my results.  P90X3 is not as intense as the longer sessions in the P90X program, but the 30 minute workouts in P90X3 were perfect for my schedule.  It helped to get me through the long…

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P90X3 Block 3 Day 9 MMX Day 65 of the P90X3 program. Happy national pancake day! I'm going to celebrate with a smoothie.

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Peanut Butter Banana Sweet Potato Toast

Peanut Butter Banana Sweet Potato Toast

So, have  you heard about this sweet potato toast?  It’s a thing… people are actually slicing up their sweet potatoes and dropping them in the toaster.  Why?  Well because toast is so, um… bready.  But as weird as it is, I’ve got to admit that it sounded pretty dang good so I thought I’d give it a try! I started out by peeling a sweet potato, then I sliced it lengthwise into  1/4″ thick pieces.…

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Block 3 Day 2 P90X

The painter’s tape is back out, that can only mean one thing… AGILITY X!  Day 58 of the overall program.

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Happy Friday Peeps!

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Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Peanut Butter Vanilla Protein Smoothie I’m a sucker for a good vanilla protein shake.  So when I can sneak a scoop of powder into my veggie smoothie to make it taste like a milkshake, life is pretty good.  Protein powder is an easy way to sweeten up your smoothie without adding a bunch of extra calories or sugar… plus you get a great burst of protein, duh. I’ve had varied results mixing protein…

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Block 2 Day 25 Pilates X P90X3 Back to Pilates X. I didn't care for this one at the end of block one and I still don't like it much. I don't know, I just don't get it... I'll take yoga over Pilates andyday. Anyways, good morning peeps!

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P90X3 Block 2 Day 24 Accelerator Overall day 52 of the program and almost done with block 2. The Accelerator is 30 minutes of cardio at 2 speeds, fast and faster...

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Dance Dad... Yeah That's Right, I Said It

Dance Dad… Yeah That’s Right, I Said It

So a strange thing happened Friday.  I traveled several hundred miles to sit in an uncomfortable plastic seat, surrounded by several hundred pushy parents in front of blaring loud speakers.  And I did it to watch high school competitive dance for nearly nine hours… NINE HOURS.  But that wasn’t the strange part, my oldest daughter was preforming with her high school dance team at our state…

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Block 2 Day 22 Isometrix

Good morning peeps!  Today begins the first day of the block 2 transition week.  Transitioning from block two to the final, block 3.  I have not seen this workout since transition week of block one about a month ago.  It was still difficult but my form and balance have definitely improved.  Overall this is day 50 of the program!  #riseandgrind

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P90X3 Eccentric Lower Block 2 Day 18 All about burning out the legs this morning. 3 more days then I move into the Transition/Recovery week of block 2. #Riseandgrind

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Blueberry Avocado Smoothie

So I’ve seen recipes for it, I have thought about it but I’ve never tried it.  I really like avocados: whole, smashed, sliced, diced… pretty much any way that I’ve ever tried an avocado I’ve liked it.  They taste great and are packed with potassium, vitamins and healthy fats. But in a smoothie?  Like to drink?  It just never sounded very appetizing.  Lucky for me 2017 is the year of getting out…

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Spartan Race Season Countdown

Spartan Race Season Countdown

So I’ve got to admit that I’m really not feeling it this week.  The last two mornings I’ve woke up feeling like I’ve been hit by a train.  My P90X3 workouts have been dragging, 30 minutes never felt so long!  I must have a touch of something… I mean obviously I have a touch of the awesome… but maybe I have a touch of a cold as well?  Ugh man colds are the worst!  And I really had to fight off the…

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One of my favorites for #motivationMonday

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Block 2 Day 15 P90X3 Day 15 - Eccentric Upper is in the books. Pull-ups were a bit easier today but the 30 minutes felt more like 60. Rise and grind!

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Mean Green Apple Cucumber Smoothie

Mean Green Apple Cucumber Smoothie

So can we talk about the detox smoothies?  I mean they are everywhere… it’s a great term, the word carries with it a connotation of new and fresh… starting over.  But if we are being honest here, much like the word “earthy” is a polite way of saying “tastes like dirt” in regards to smoothies “detox” is just a nice way of saying “hey, don’t make any plans that involve being away from a toilet”.…

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