Day 41

Saturday Saturday Saturday!!!!!! I started out the day with some sleep!! what up!!! Then from there I went Golfing!!!! My father and I hit up Red Mountain Ranch Country Club...... It had been 6 weeks since I had played any golf and I was a little rusty. Ended up shooting an 81. 9 over par. I feel pretty good about that. After that I came home, cooked dinner for my parents, and then finished some homework so I could cruise over to Sarah's for the last part of her nephew Josephs Birthday Party. It was fun. After that we came back and relaxed. I am not happy to go back on Wednesday because I will miss Sarah so much. It sucks a ton that I have to go and I dont want to. Well anyway. All is well.

Deuces!!!!

Day 40

Well I forgot yet again to do my blog for two straight days. So this is for Friday. Great day today. I woke up at 4;30 and went walking with my parents. Really getting the activities in and eating really well. I spent all day with Sarah which was amazing and much needed. I love her like crazy. Friday night Sarah and I went to dinner with my parents which was fun and we all had a great time. All is well and I am loving being home and enjoying some time away even though it really isnt long enough and I am dreading going back to California. Its what is right for me now though and I hope it will all turn out well.

Later

Day 39

So I am finally home!!!!! So I got home at like 11:00 and started off with some lunch. Then hit up the bike for an hour and then did like a ton of chores/activities until 6:00. Ever since like that time I have had this girl like really close to me constantly. Oh my goodness is it Sarah? Could it be? my long lost love from Mesa, Arizona? My eyes did not deceive me!!! It really is!!! I am soooooo fricken stoked!! As you can see from the picture I am like just turned all around with happiness and she is just straight beautiful. So the rest of the night consisted of just relaxing and being really excited to be here. So I canceled my MRI for tomorrow because quite frankly it is way too expensive. I am still going to meet with my Doc on Monday and see if he recommends one. If so I will do it and get it over with. Well anyway I need to get back to my lady friend! much love everyone.

Deuces........ ... ... ... ... ...

Day 38

Today was a good day and it started out bright and early!!! 6:00 gym was ok this morning and then I went and had a weigh in before my OCC (Off Campus Challenge) so I can figure out exactly how much I lost. turns out I have lost 2.5 lbs since Monday. I am ready for this trip home. My dad picked me up at 2:30 and we went down to my sister Stacy's house where we will spend the night. On the way we had our first meal out and it was Subway. Subway club on 6" wheat. 320, and 4.5. All is well and I am happy to have started my little vacation from Wellspring. I am so glad. I'm happy to see my family and Sarah and have a good time. All is well.

Hillary!! Thanks for the Cream Soda!!!!(diet of course)

Day 37

So the internet went out again!!! How am I suppose to blog it up when I cant get online??? holy smokes. I dont know anymore. But today was a great day! one day until I leave and start my trip home. My pops is the man!!!!! He is driving 9 hours to pick me up! Man I won the lottery with my parents. But the morning started out today with a nice deep clean. We took everything out of our room and cleaned it and put it back. pretty crazy!!!! I have some pictures of it today and I am glad I get to take off tomorrow. sweetness!!!!!

Day 36

Well today started out just splendid but then it took a turn for the worse. Good weigh in this morning. Then Dustin went to the doc and it turns out he has Scabies. Which is a group of mites that reside on the body and make you itch. So since I am his awesome roommate I have a great chance of getting it. We have to clean every inch of this place and wash all of our clothes. So all of our clothes are in plastic bags and ready to wash. We have to wash our bedding and vacuum everywhere. I know that it isnt his fault but I am irritated that we got so unlucky. Oh well. Two days until I can be home and enjoying some time away from this place. I got some scream prescribed for it and after a good rub down I should be non contagious and good to go. To all of my family stay away until we are good. haha. Also, remember that diet coke can I found. The one that I was saving and was wanting to drink? I lifted it up today and there is about a fourth of a can left......... Turns out there was a tiny tiny hole in it and it has been slowly leaking in my drawer since I found it!!! Bummer!!! why !!!! sadness!!!!! ok I must go and get my eat on. much love!

Brandon

Weigh-in Update #5

So today was yet another weigh in and it turns out I gained 48 pounds!!!! oh crap typo!!!! ok maybe I lost another 6 lbs. Puts me at 32 lbs lost total and we are feelin pretty fricken good. Overall good morning so far. Went to the gym this morning at 4:45 so ya know. Gotta Do what we Gotta Do.

Late!!!!!

Day 35

Sunday has come and gone and overall it was very successful. I am feelin good. I mean the weight still exists but I am battling it. I have decided that instead of just going day to day not changing always being the same I will change my life today and start to live. Start to see a future with me healthy and living strong. Its amazing how much better I feel just after a month and a few days. My outlook has changed and I am ready to be enough. Im glad that (with help from family and Sarah) I am here now and I am changing myself forever. My goal as many of you know is to complete a full Ironman Triathlon. I will accomplish my goals. I will have a good life and I will succeed in all I do. Every time I start on my blog I feel like I turn into this motivational speaker or something. I want you all to know that I get my motivation from My parents and family, My girlfriend, and everyone I come in contact with. We have all been dealt what we were dealt. We are all able to handle our burdens and to help others also. I was watching a movie tonight called The Express. It is the tale of the football player Ernie Davis. He struggled with racism his whole life and he ended up being the first black man to receive The Heisman Trophy. He then was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1962 and never got to play a game because he was diagnosed with Leukemia. He died a year later at the age of 23 but he did so much and inspired so many. All our burdens are heavy, we determine how heavy they are. We determine the outcome of our battles.

Day 34

So today was a good Saturday here at the wonderful wellspring academy. Started off the morning with some bball which was good. Then lunch and then we got to hit up the lanes! haha. Bowled it up for a few hours and then came back and had activity. Bill and I did the 3 mile walk and the last 2 miles we did intervals from light pole to light pole, switching between running and walking. It felt good and I think we got alot of good exercise in. Now we are ending the night with some R&R. Im working on my class work and watching a movie and most of all texting Sarah non stop. I love her! Well anyway guys it has been real and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Deuces!!!!

Day 33

Day 33!!!!! Woo ya! Woo ya!!! woo fricken ya!!!! It seems like it has gone by pretty quick which is weird! So anyway today has been a pretty good day. Started with the gym from 8:30 to 10:15. Then I got to meet with Bob the BC. That went pretty well we discussed my OCC and how I am going to kill it with out epic failing. I told him its easy peasy when you got supports in your life like I got. Then after lunch we were kickin it. Me and a bunch of kids and two of the coolest RA's there are. Hillary and Brooke. So they are both new members to the Worth the Weight blog watch so I want to give them a shout out and say welcome and we are happy to have you. Anyway Hillary and I had a little SMJ challenge which started last weds and ended this weds. Whoever lost has to run the 3 mile here. Brandon came in with a 7 out of 7 and unfortunately Hillary was 4 out of 7. Next week she must run while I follow on a bike maybe. Way to go B!!!! Alright I must go and burn some mad calories so I can become even more good looking. I know what your thinking. Is that possible? my answer to all of you is yes. I have some tiny areas that can become better. Much love to you all.

Late!

p.s. I might break open the Diet Coke tonight!!! Whoop Whoop!

“Stay the course, light a star,
Change the world where'er you are.”

Day 32

Ok so I dont know why but the site was not responding on this slow slow internet here at the beautiful Wellspring Campus in Reedley, California. So this is a day late but for Thursday the 18th I believe. Everything was good today. I have just been really tired so I will try to get more sleep tonight. Whats amazing is how drained you can get working out so much and how I just really need a little OCC which starts a week from today!!! what what!! Overall it was a good day and I accomplished alot. Love you all. Deuces!!!

“Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.”

Day 31

After last night today has been full of sore muscles. I went to the gym this morning for 2 hours and played ball and then this afternoon Bill and I ran 3/4 of a mile. pretty awesome! it felt soooooo good to be out there again. The pace was real slow but at 391 it was pretty impressive. The knee is hurting now but oh well. Im ballin!! naw. well anyway after that we played some football which was fun. Overall today was a good day. One week from today I will be gettin picked up to come home for a bit. Well anyway its culinary time so later!!!

“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”

Day 30

Its amazing how tired I am today. My day consisted of:

Gym: 4:45-6:00

Weigh in: 6:00

Breakfast: 7:00

Gym: 8:30-10:30

Lunch: 12:15

Lifting/Walking: 1:00-2:15

Bball: 2:30-3:30

Nutrition: 4:30-5:30

Dinner: 5:45

Football: 6:30-7:45

As you can see my day has been crazy!!! I worked out for 6 hours and I am so fricken tired. But oh well. Just another day in the life of the champion! Kickin butt and taking names. Man i'm tired. Well I hope that everyones day was just superb and I will talk to you all later.

Late!!!!!

"Now if you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing. You have to make the mind run the body. Never let the body tell the mind what to do. The body will always give up. It is always tired in the morning, noon, and night. But the body is never tired if the mind is not tired."

Weigh-in Update #4

Well today was yet another fun and awesome weigh in here at the beautiful Wellspring Academy. I lost 6 lbs which is kinda what I expect to average for my time here. that brings the total to 26 lbs. It has been one month today and everything is still going well. Ok maybe a 20 min snooze before bfast. Later!!!

Day 29

Today is monday and it was a pretty good day today! well actually it was rather boring but oh well. We have a weigh in tomorrow which is good. I hope it goes well. Anyway today has consisted of basketball and soccer which was good. Big news! I came up with a new activity today which consisted of hunting the greek student George. We were going to let him go and see if we could get him!! haha. I have two pictures today. The first is of me last night and the second is of the first trap that we set for george!!! yes!!!!

Day 28

So today was Valentines day and Sunday! Well I dont really know why I even put an exclamation point cuz quite frankly this is the first year I have a girl friend and I dont even get to see her. its ridiculous!!!! painful in fact. But anyway. The day here was ok. nothing too crazy. Played ball for like 3 hours. Ate three meals and thats bout it. nothing too crazy. Well I hope that everyone out there is good and that you know I love you alot. I am gonna try and get some shut eye because tomorrow comes sooooooooooo fast. alright Deuces!!!!!!

Day 27

So today is Saturday. They are usually more laid back which is nice. Today we are going to walmart and then to Boomers which is a arcade, mini golf. place. Which should be fun. Oh and we get to go to Subway!!!!! yessir. haha. But none of this is the big news. On our walk back from breakfast Dustin spotted one of the greatest things of all time here at Wellspring. At first I thought my eyes had deceived me and that it was a mirage in the dirt. As we got closer we discovered it was real! it was a special moment. Diet Coke Can!!! untampered! perfect condition!

Shazam!!!!!! what a great find!!!!!

Day 26

Holy smokes I forgot to post anything yesterday so here it is. One day late but still important. So yesterday was the first day of OCC and a ton of people left. There are ten of us here now which is cool. The day was pretty great, consisted of sports, a package, movie, and sleep. The best was my package that I got with a bunch of valentines from my family. Thanks to all of you! We went to the movie "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" tonight which was good. PG rated so it was kinda weak acting but overall an enjoyable flick. All is well.

Day 25

Great Day today. Just chillin. Woke up at 7, played soccer at 8. Gym at 9. Shower at 11. now chillin. Everything is going well today. Turned in some assignments which was good. I miss you all greatly. Hope you all have a great day.

“Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.”

Day 24

So all of my blog posts are starting to get done alot earlier!! haha. I guess I am just getting more used to it. Well today started earlier than most with a gym work out at 530 and then breakfast. Now I am waiting for 40 minutes to go again. I am feeling pretty good, cept my knee. I have an MRI scheduled for the week I am home which should be good. I hope its just like fluid and will go away cuz I hate surgery. Anyway, all is well here at Wellspring Academy. Im getting healthier each day and it feels great. Everyone have a good day.

Deuces!!!!

Day 23

Today is Tuesday! Its crazy how time passes so slow each day and then its been a week. Hard to explain but all is well here. Started off with a two hour gym session today which was good. I found out that I can bring my car here if I want and then just drive home which might be a good option because plane tickets are ridiculous. But I don't know. Its also hard cuz I cant fit in airplane seats. Which sucks alot but oh well.

Each day is getting easier and easier and it makes me realize that I am getting closer to my goal and to a point where I'm even happier than I was before. Which is pretty insane because ya my weight sucked but I was very happy. Anyway, I better be going. Its almost lunch time. I love you everyone and I will talk to you later.

Be Easy!

Day 22

Today has been a really good day. Started off with a weigh in where I lost 9 lbs. and then I have group a little later on. It sucks pretty bad though cuz Im suppose to be riding the bike right now and my knee is popping causing pain. Not a ton of pain but enough to make it uncomfortable. I hope it goes away after some rest cuz I cant do surgery right now. Anyway, I miss you all and hope that your having a great day!

Later

“The things you want are always possible; it is just that the way to get them is not always apparent. The only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life is you, and that can be a considerable obstacle because you carry the baggage of insecurities and past experience."

Weigh-in Update #3

So Another day and another weigh in. I woke up at 5 this morning so I could get a little jump on the day and went to the gym and biked for 40 mins. really felt good! Then came back and had weigh-in. Lost 9 pounds!!

397.2!!!

Out of the four hundreds for the rest of my life!! feels very good. Brings total weight loss to 20 lbs in 3 weeks. real good start and we will keep pushin!

Get it!

Day 21

Twenty-one days at war and so far I have managed to stay alive. Its amazing how long I feel like I have been here but its ok. Today was a good day. Started with some Bball and then on to a 3 mile walk in the afternoon. Then came nap time. Little dinner and then watched the last half of the superbowl. overall, Great day. The pic tonight is of me, Matt, Dustin, and Bill watching the superbowl. Pretty good stuff.

Day 20

Another day after blog but the site wasnt wanting to respond last night. Overall, it was a good day. nothing too crazy, just exercise and we went to a Reedley College Basketball game. That was ok I guess. So I will leave you with a quote today....

“Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt"

Day 19

So last night I was too drained to do the blog so I am writing this on Saturday. It was a good day her at wellspring yesterday. Started off with a trip to the gym at 8. Then had a BC meeting at 10. From there I went to more activity and then onto lunch. After lunch I went for a slight jog with Bill and ran a little. Felt pretty good but I have a lot of work to do. Then we went to the movies at night. It was a terrible movie but oh well. It was off campus so that was good. OH and yesterday I moved up to sophomore in the level system here which was good. I have all the same privileges but now I am working on Junior level. Overall. Great Day.

Day 18

I started out my day today with a little school work at Reedley college. I then went to the gym which was good and just chillin now. Yesterday was a draining day but today has been alittle bit better. I hope it all goes well and I'm thinking of all of you. much love

Day 17

Today was ok. The first day when I really have been just physically and mentally drained. I really hurt everywhere and am just so tired. I'm ok I guess. Its part of the long process called wellspring. But I hopefully will be out of this funk tomorrow and back with some energy. Im just really not feelin it right now. But anyway, I really like this quote and I think it has some good morals behind it. I miss you all.

“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching.”

Day 16

What up!!!

Today was a very ok day. haha. It started at 8 am we had PT! we ran and ran and ran. Then tried to Bear Crawl. Then ran some more!!! After that I went straight to the gym with Bill who is this chill dude that has as much or more athletic ability as this guy! The pic today is of us at the gym doing our thing. After that we played some ball and came back and then lifted for a little bit at 1. I did Back and Tri's which was good. Then nutrition and then dinner. Then played football tonight. Almost 25000 steps.

I also started my online classes today and that should be a whole heap of fun!! haha. Dave and I are going to start traveling to Reedley College to use there internet so that we can have good speed. I need sleep. haha. Everything is going really well and I sorta feel like it is getting easier and easier every day. Love and miss all of you.

Deuces

Day 15

So today was an ok day. It got better after the weigh in. We joined up with the adventure section and went on a hike to this sweet bridge. It was good. Tough to hike at the weight I am but I made it and I am proud. Then we got back, had group, shared feelings, dinner, and football. I passed for like 5 td's and caught two good td catches. Its started to feel more fluid. The weight will drop! Oh and good news Dane didnt smack anyone in the face with the ball. Very Successful!

Weigh-in Update #2

So today was weigh in again here in Reedley California. I lost 4.6 lbs. To be honest I know that week two is always rough on the scale but I am still disappointed. Its just tough when you think that you are going to lose more and you dont. Just gotta keep pressing on and we will get it. Well lets hope anyway.