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••• Day 23 ••• Wednesday: 'And still the baddest man on the planet!.' This turned up on my Google News #fyp today. Mike Tyson recently said building up to his bout against Jake Paul in December 2024. "I want to change biology, I want to change the way people think about age," he said. The...

Apologies for the delayed response. The past two weeks on a have been extremely challenging due to 12-hour shifts, leaving me exhausted. The following is a summarized breakdown from what I've learned from Ben's articles and the references he provided over three past 12 years. Wolverine...

••• Day 21 ••• Adjusting Nutrition and Energy Balance This week, I've intentionally removed Meal 1 from my routine to optimize weight management. Reflecting on the past two weeks, I realized I was overcompensating for energy needs, leading to excessive calorie intake. Taking a week's break...

Day 20 Week 3 Reflection: Nourishing Resilience Amidst Searing Heat. Last week's unexpected work call-back continued to test my adaptability. The 12-hour DIDO shifts, spring heat, and lengthy commutes, working around the clock non-stop. Really can drain a man's soul. To combat significant...

Hello Sorry guys I'm on 14hr shifts called into DIDO. I'll reply on Sunday when I'm able to post. Thx

Day 13 Week 2 Reflection: Embracing Unpredictability and Nourishing My Journey As a health enthusiast for near all of my life. I'm no stranger to life's unpredictability disrupting my fitness plans. Last Sunday afternoon. I received an unexpected call back to work, derailing my 4-month break...

You are the freaking MAN!!! Well Done!!! Wash it down with a protein shake bruv 'So Satisfying'.

••• Day 7 ••• Reflection September 2-8, 2024. A week of reflection. Well, I'm finally back on track after a week-long delay into the 12 Week Challenge. I'm not gonna lie, it was tough getting started again. But, I'm 51 now, and I know I need to make the most of my time. This week has been...

We had 8 minutes before the priests would make it to us from their dining room. Still reeling from administered medications by the infirmary nurse week days Ephedrine for asthma and Ritalin for ADD from 9am that day and the gas tank was good. Action! Justin, huddled safely. We went for it...

My hands became faster due to the repetitious arm pumping movements from the arduous hours on the track 'n field. Relinquishing the fact from Bruce Lee, 'The speed of hand is dependent on the quickness of the foot', ahhhh ... yer! I made that up, he didn't say that but you get my point. Right(?)...

Father Ken asked, 'He aha?' (What's up?) with a perplexed tone. To non-Māori speakers, responding with 'What?' might seem blunt, but in the Māori language, we use pitch and intonation to convey a meaning and emotion. The word 'He aha?' can convey empathy, concern, or curiosity, depending on the...

Receptive Muscle Activation The concept of "Receptive Muscle Activation" from one his journals. He described it as a state of relaxed awareness, where the muscles are activated in response to an opponent's movement, rather than through conscious tension. Lee emphasized the importance of...

••• Day 6 ••• The following is my story of self-discovery, continued athletic progression, and the power of brotherhood during a tumultuous adolescence in a Catholic Māori Boys College. I do hope you'll enjoy the read. ••• From Day 4, writing of Ben Johnson brought back a memorable event...

•••• Day 5 ••• Fifth Day! 1. 415am Wake Up. 2. 415am 50x50x50. 3. 420am Water 500ml. 4. 430am Devotional. 5. 445am Be Still (Meditation). 6. 5am Full-Body Dynamic Stretching. 7. 515am Kazan Japanese Method. 7. 516am Shower. 8. 6am Meal 1. Challenge Log  Cycle: ➖️ Nil Supplements: ➖️ Nil...

You've pulled at my heart strings. I am crying 😢 while writing because now, you know. You are not alone! I still struggle too! If I may share with you. Whenever, I'm hit with bouts of anxiety. I channel straight into prayer and meditation. I hand it all over to a greater being. I can't do it...