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Day 94 / 365 When Management visit the project I am working on why do they never bring healthy things - yes they look great amd probably taste wonderful but it’s a lot of calories and sugar that I shouldn’t have #staystrong #dontgivein https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv1r8Y8nQ6s/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b00mlhczfv9w

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Day 92/365 These were the jeans that I fitted in almost 7 months ago - before I discovered CrossFit and before I looked more closely at what I ate - and guess what - my weight hasn’t really changed I am hovering around 172lbs or 77 to 78 kilos What has changed is the following Dropped almost 10% body fat from 23% to as of yesterday 13.6% Gained about 14lbs in lean muscle Can run 10K in about 50mins Have a resting heart rate in the mid 40’s Feel so much better Don’t feel 59 at all - it’s just a number If I was just concentrating on the weight aspect I would have given up, so please please please #ditchthescale it doesn’t mean anything their is so many better ways to gauge your progress with your weight - do you need new clothes or fit better in the ones you already have that’s sign of progress not of weight loss - ITS JUST A NUMBER..... Thanks to Jenn @essentialnutrition4u and to everyone at @crossfitvo2max who has helped and pushed me@and given me lots of honest advice and assistance #smile every time you step in the #gym and strive to be a better you each and every day - watch what you #eat and don’t worry if you have the odd thing that isn’t too healthy just don’t make it a habit or an excuse! #wedontquit #fuckcancer #keepgoing #fitatfifty #fitat50 #nutrition #crossfit #teamrichey #teamhstlmade #ditchthescales #progressnotperfection #livelife (at Grande Prairie, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvxs5vSnLUl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v20mlnsuuve1

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Day 89/365 First open done apart from 19:5 which eluded me due to injury - loads and loads of fun and hopefully next year I can do better or just complete either is good for me - 42nd in my age group in Canada and 1st in my age group at the “Box” although I was the only one so 1/1 was going to happen no matter what LOL Thanks for all the support and guidance from @crossfitvo2max and continued support from @essentialnutrition4u the last six months have been awesome hopefully the next six are even better @carrichey @wanderlust_pocahontas @hstlmade #crossfit #gymlife #fun #lifeisforliving #fuckcancer #wedontquit #crossfitopen2019 #fitat50 #fitatfifty #keepgoing (at Grande Prairie, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvqJz2hnA3_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=icqdb7vqsa4a

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Day 76 / 365 Still going strong or should I say strong for me ? 19.4 was a good one, one I actually enjoyed doing better than 19.3 which was a challenge with the weighted step ups being really difficult and he HSPU’s non existent but hey their is always next year... Thanks again to @crossfitvo2max and also @essentialnutrition4u for helping me towards my goals each and every day @carrichey @wanderlust_pocahontas @hstlmade #hstlmade #wedontquit https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHOiJHHzpG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=q8aebislvoyr

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Day 66/365 was a great day has been really strenuous day and started with Crossfit this morning then swimming this afternoon and finished with a Spin class this evening Feeling good and feeling healthy as always thanks to @essentialnutrition4u as well as @crossfitvo2max for@pushing me beyond what I thought I could do Tomorrow will be 19.3 announced earlier which well seems really interesting #crossfit #teamrichey #pushyourself #pushyourlimits #likeforjas #iphonefitness #bethebestyou #fitat50 #fitatfifty #daily50at50 #vegetarianathlete #nike (at Grande Prairie, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buu_MljHWKN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=79d2k2lt9gfm

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Decided that maybe it’s not possible so far for me to win anything but I am having so much fun in my #firstcrossfitopen #crossfitopen2019 #19.2 it has made me think in the things that I need to work in though so for me it’s a win win situation Thanks to @crossfitvo2max and @essentialnutrition4u for making me sort of ready for the Open but definitely ready from a health and fitness point of view I feel so much better have dropped from 23% Body fat to about 14% and remember people the scale is not your friend it is a fickle machine and changes the numbers a lot so you know what to do get rid of it and measure yourself on other things like how you feel, do you feel better now your exercising, can you do more, has your resting heart rate for lower, Please don’t just look at the numbers especially in that damm scale - their just numbers #wedontquit #teamrichey #likeforjas #50at50 #essentialnutrition4u #crossfitopen2019 #hstlmade @carrichey @wanderlust_pocahontas (at Grande Prairie, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bug58Qtn6r5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=opm8ediuiymh

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Well 19:1 didn’t know what to expect in my #firstopen but have had a good night - only competing against myself but 5 months into #crossfit I think I did ok and am looking forward to 19:2 next week Thanks @crossfitvo2max I have had a great time #sweat fest #hstlmade #wedontquit #crossfitopen2019 (at Grande Prairie, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuNcnTMHaF2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=plpxarxgv9nt

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Day 51/365 Last few times at the Gym have been #awesome #cardio and more #cardio is a great way to start the day #sweatfest as always is something I enjoy even the #burpees It’s an hour out of your day, albeit for me it starts usually at 5am them a rush to get to work on time - but you have the rest of the day to realize you haven’t given up your still #grinding and #doing the work @crossfitvo2max @essentialnutrition4u - will see you next week #teamrichey #50at50 #gettingfitat50 #wedontquit #helpyourself #wod #lifecontinues https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHu0YbnAmY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=c504msmz3pz6

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Day 45/365 Missed CrossFit this morning @crossfitvo2max because she was taking a nap and doesn’t want to swim or spin later today either - maybe she isn’t very well I thought she may have joined in for 1 session today #50at50 #gettingfitat50 #wedontquit #helpyourself #wod #naps #catsofinstagram (at Grande Prairie, Alberta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4A0N5nSdJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wq5cyul82cv0

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Day 42/365 Feels good to be back @crossfitvo2max especially on a Monday and more@so that I am off work for next six days so can get there every day - some days I might even go twice Went swimming 🏊‍♀️ today as well, as trying to do a variety of things to keep me focused and on track for this year Nutrition is going ok always room for improvement but hitting the numbers and today added in some additional carbs and protein @essentialnutrition4u to keep me fueled through the week ahead - weigh in in the 26th so interested to see some progress but more interested in looking at my diet the rest is just numbers in my opinion as long as I am enjoying training and eating isn’t a huge chore every day then it’s all good! @carrichey @wanderlust_pocahontas @hstlmade #50at50 #gettingfitat50 #helpyourself #wod #wedontquit https://www.instagram.com/p/BtxNY0ZnUMT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a03aj8lxlc5i

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Day 31/365 One month done and only another eleven to go Have exercised each and every day some days I have done more than others but have always done something On vacation in Montana at the moment and have still managed to get to the local gym every day so far #noexcuses #dontquit #wedontquit #idontquit Be accountable to yourself and find hat reason for #doing whatever it is you want to do A big thanks to @crossfitvo2max and @essentialnutrition4u for helping me on my #journey Lots still to do but will keep going #50at50 #gettingfitat50 #likeforjas #nutrition #helpyourself (at Kalispell, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtU9sNOH-wp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nagbh9b3dcm5

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Day 30/365 Been changing my training the last few days at a different gym in Montana They do a class where they use spin bikes and also do #hiit #workouts Been good to change it up for a while and get out of my #comfortzone if such a thing exists Will be nice to be back @crossfitvo2max next week and to get my #nutrition back in track - not that I have ate much of anything that I wouldn’t have usually ate @essentialnutrition4u so hopefully no big supposes there #crossfit #likeforjas #mountains #lifeisforliving #vacationmode #gymlife #fitat50 #gettingfitat50 #50at50 (at Kalispell, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtR5oHXHOxT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xzxhpzp9b1wv

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Day 28/365 Another #sweatfest at the #gym today it felt good to do something a little different from the #norm more #spin as #cardio and then some #circuits with #weights Will be back at it tomorrow morning #kalispellmontana #crossfit almost but good anyway! #likeforjas #essentialnutrition4u #teamrichey #crossfitvo2max #crossfit #mountainlife #heartrate up and feeling good about it @carrichey @essentialnutrition4u @crossfitvo2max @hstlmade @wanderlust_pocahontas @wedontquit (at Kalispell, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMRYRtHtoO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wctj1yko6h42

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Day 27/365 It’s odd how the usual music at #crossfitvo2max makes a difference to how you train - different gym and different music maybe wear headphones next time An hour of my life that was not a waste and was enjoyed - sweat is fat leaving my body 🤪 and the pain well pain in this instance is just temporary #essentialnutrition4u #teamrichey #crossfitvo2max #hstlmade #likeforjas #kalispellmontana #thankful #crossfit #gymlife (at Kalispell, Montana) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJq_0-nc1v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7ifick4u0sst

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Day 26/365 All work and no play will definitely drive me nuts - have been to the Gum today and had another sweat fest so really I am just making sure I am not dehydrated Montana law is that I can only be served 48oz of alcohol before 8pm so have two drinks left to sample @kalispellbrewing Good selection of “on tap” and guest beers I think the Skijoring Stout is my favorite so far Don’t drink a lot but when I am 50 mts from the brewery it would be rude not to sample some - wouldn’t it? Back to the gym tomorrow for definite (at Kalispell Brewing Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHrlC8ndtA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19j72hx82g1g2

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Day25/365 Traveling makes me think of Home - but where is Home I often think it’s still probably the UK even though I have been away for almost eleven years and haven’t visited in almost 3 just don’t feel the need to go back at the moment.... But I do miss the ocean the sea whatever you call it has a magical pull for me and maybe one day I will live near to it and call that place wherever it may be Home! Finished the day off today with 50 x press ups 50 x dead bugs 50 x shoulder raises with a band Will see where I end up tomorrow and just go with the flow (at Colter Coffee Roasting) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtGsPOVHV8N/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=32gcz8d6kugc

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So what happens now....

Stayed at my wife’s House recently in my way to Montana - seeng her for the first time in almost five months brought out so many emotions I wanted her not in a physical sense but just wanted to be beside her to hold her tight and smell her perfume to hear her breathing to stroke her hair

But didn’thave the guts to ask if I could just stay with her to hold her till she fell asleep like it used to be like I want it to be

Will be back with her soon on my way back from Montana and just want to shout and scream that I don’t want to be apart from her but I think she doesn’t want me to say that it’s too hard for her and for me so I am stuck knowing how much I want this situation to change and for us to be back together by not wanting to push her when she is as raw and fragile as I am

I cannot and won’t jeapordise our friendship even if it’s detramental to us to us getting back together

If friendship is all I can have then I will have that until she finds someone else then we then we will see how things are I cannot meet the person that replaces me who holds her how I held her who loves her how I love her who she lives more than Me I cannot do that it will tear me apart send me into a dark place

Miss you and love yuh so very much xo