Good Morning! It has been a wild and crazy ride this past year and has been even longer than that since I posted anything to Steem! Here's a flash in the pan, slice of my life!

I will start off with my fitness journey. This has been longer than a one year process, I'm going on about 30 months as it stands. This is something I realize now will be a _**lifelong**_ journey. There are no get fit fast schemes that work, there are no **"Lose 50 pounds in a month!"** or **" Gain 20 pounds of muscle in 2 weeks!!"** programs that are legitimate. It takes time, commitment, patience, hard work, failure and success. And do take photos, you may amaze yourself. ![IMG-2354.PNG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcXiV4WbpghM2xppoWaP6fJ5ZywJeVMxhQX7B3WKMB7f5/IMG-2354.PNG) *.....I will do a write up on what I did and how I did it at a later date for those that might want to know......* ![IMG-3132.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbc4iUXMS6wRriTQ3HU2zSoNLRbd6VSiWapTxKkRvCyAs/IMG-3132.JPG)

But just because I've gone from 230 pounds to 165 doesn't mean I haven't had fun along the way!!!

I set out a goal to try some new things.......Well, not *entirely* new. I set out a goal to try as many beers as possible in a year and hit the **500!!** mark with time to spare....I believe I am well over 650 at the moment. This happened with tasters and festivals and splitting them with my better half. Responsible drinking...........It helps that I have multiple craft breweries in my city and one just a few blocks away! ![IMG-1602.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSzohWMKfSxdNMnD8D9UVU1fcbpoYzTvj9D6cMJtzpWcF/IMG-1602.JPG) *not pictured......about 480 other beers!!....*

I went to the beach!

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Played Pool in a Roadhouse!

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Stopped to smell the Roses!

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I try my hardest to stay active outside, hiking, walking, jogging. Visit State Parks, local parks, National Parks. Whatever you can do to keep moving.

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Eat often and eat well! You're going to need the energy!!

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The cat approves!!

![IMG-3068.JPG](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcWFjVsdAVygWHBPTSR6hsCKxBH7Zq3iFA2yntPKggwVN/IMG-3068.JPG) **Well,** that's really all I have for now so thanks for stopping by if you did. I might expand on some of this later and i'll try to keep posts coming. Always remember to be true to yourself! **@jackofcrows** ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ ![banner14.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmb7vzn1jVNNeHH2tVVhaQSEyyUJW4i7i4Nkjq73pKbNok/banner14.jpg) ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

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