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Brian, the old man
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  • Mcdonough, GA
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Hometown:
McDonough, GA
Relationship Status
Single
About Me:
Hi. I’m Brian, the old man. They call me the old man not because I’m that old, but because I usually spend all my time with a younger crowd. I am 50, divorced, and have two wonderful children, a son and a daughter. I live on the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I have BBA degree from Georgia State University. I have taken graduate courses in Religious Education from Loyola University and in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. I am a columnist for a local newspaper. My positions have included Vice President of Operations, Consultant, Distribution Manager, District Manager, Area Manager, and Shift Manager. When I was healthy, I was active in the community as a Soccer Coach, Religious Education Teacher, Choir Member, Zoo Volunteer, and numerous leadership positions with the Boy Scouts of America.

I have been through many hard times. I have limited mobility due to a combination of things. I have congestive heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, and arthritis in my knees and one hip. My health has been improving. In 2007, I was bed ridden. In February 2009, I almost died however when they began to pray over my my condition began to improve. Today, I am able to get out of the house without my wheelchair and walk short distances and I have lost 150 pounds. I will continue to update my progress. I hope my blogs inspire you. It is my hope to shine my light upon the world. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain. I think I read that in a fortune cookie once. I hope you enjoy my articles and share them with your friends. God Bless You.
Website:
http://oldmanblurtsout.today.com
What are your goals?
I have made a lifestyle change. I hope to shine my light on the world and inspire others to live a happier and healthier lifestyle.
What is your current exercise routine?
In the morning I go out on my balcony and do my physical therapy exercises alternating between upper and lower body each day. In the evenings, I like to walk. I begin by stretching my legs and then walk to the end of the street. This is an achievement for me because I was in a wheelchair not that long ago.
What diets have you tried?
I am currently on Weight Watchers and it is working for me. I have used it in the past but did not commit myself to a lifestyle change. I have used Nutri-Systems, SlimFast, MediFast, Atkins, South Beach, my Tuna Fish diet, and several others.
What things do you want to do before you die?
I recently accepted a position as a columnist for a local newspaper. I hope to write a novel and become a motivational speaker.

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Brian, the old man

Are You Winning the Game of Life?



If good health is one of you goals to a long and happy life, maybe not! It has been two months since New Year’s; are you keeping your resolution? Studies show people surveyed only keep their resolutions anywhere from 6-46% of the time depending on the study. My favor

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Posted on March 26, 2010 at 7:27am — 2 Comments

Brian, the old man

Happy New Year!!!

I hope everyone has a safe and healthy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2010 at 8:12am — 1 Comment

Brian, the old man

Announcing FOCUS Friday!


This past Friday on my blog, Oldman's Inspirational Thoughts, I began hosting a new segment called FOCUS Friday.

FOCUS Friday will include motivational, inspirational, informational, and/or educational art… Continue

Posted on November 2, 2009 at 3:47pm —

Brian, the old man

Oldman's Pumpkin Carving

Happy Halloween!



Drop by and take a look at the pumpkin I carved for Halloween.

You can find it at Oldman's Cantankerous Point of View.

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2009 at 8:54pm —

Brian, the old man

Blurt: Yahoo!!! I’ve Lost Over 100 Pounds!!!


Milestone accomplished! I have now lost a total of 112 pounds!!! Yes, that’s right, One Hundred and Twelve Pounds!!! I am so excited! I have been thinking for awhile now I had reached this milestone but I have not been able to go weight in. But today, I finally had the opportunity. It feels so good! As ma… Continue

Posted on October 12, 2009 at 11:03am — 3 Comments

Blurts and Writings of the old man.

I write several blogs about health, fitness, nutrition, exercise, life, news, poetry, sports, inspiration, and anything and everything I feel like writing about including the kitchen sink. You can find them here:

Oldmanblurtsout: My Journey to a Happier and Healthier Lifestyle
Oldman's Inspirational Thoughts
Oldman's Poetry Corner
Oldman's Cantankerous Point of View
Oldman's Blurts and Rants: My Secret Blog

I hope you enjoy all of my articles. Take care and may God bless your life and your dreams.

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At 4:27pm on November 2, 2009, Stephanie Chung said…
Thanks so much! I'm so happy to be a part of this wonderful group who are all passionate about living a healthy lifestyle.
Cheers,
Stephanie
At 12:41pm on October 14, 2009, Sandra Frank, Ed.D., RD, LDN said…
Thank you. I'm excited to be a part of such an interesting group.
regards, Sandra
At 8:42am on October 7, 2009, Sharon Porter said…
Hello! Thanks for the warm welcome. I am excited to be a part of this group. Would love to know what you think of my nutrition blog: www.shar-on-nutrition.com

Feel free to leave a comment! :) See you around Iowa Avenue!
At 7:25pm on September 17, 2009, Kari Baxter said…
I like your page. Keep up the hard work improving your health! kari
At 7:22pm on September 17, 2009, Kari Baxter said…
Thanks, Brian. I'm just getting started. :) I plan on adding much more!
Kari
At 9:45pm on September 13, 2009, Shirley said…
Thanks for the request.
At 12:23pm on September 3, 2009, Jules said…
I loved it!!!!!
At 9:54pm on August 24, 2009, Jules said…
Thanks Brian!
At 9:34pm on August 24, 2009, Walking Queen said…
Thanks for the welcome Brian.
At 5:56pm on August 24, 2009, Charles Chua C K said…
Keep it up! Have a happy day!

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Jeni Tackett and Brian, the old man are now friends
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Thanks David, I appreciate your kind words. i agree we must enjoy what we are doing otherwise it will soon fall by the wayside and just become one of those things we "have" to do. Thanks again!
April 1
Nice post Brian. I think it's coming from an encouraging point of view. It's also important to do those things that you enjoy instead of doing things for the sake of doing them.
March 29
 
 
 

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I remember when Glenn Beck showed this as the diagram of Obama's plan. I think it would be an important exercise to include a similar diagram showing the current insurance model for comparison...
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I had the biggest pay off last night when I handed the award for being Miss Teen Idaho International 2nd runner up. I took it as a wonderful compliment!! I had a good laugh. I owe it to all of those years of staying out of the sun and the use of mi…
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hi, doest look like anyones around... :(
August 16
Join this group and take up the challenge to commit yourself to losing 2lbs per week until you reach your goal weight. It is regarded by many professionals that losing two pounds is a healthy, realistic target. So let's do it! Start now!
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The time has flown in very fast but I guess that’s because I have been running I go into running when my personal trainer (Jenniffer Almiento) suggested we add it into my workouts. I had always been worried about running due to it being a weight-…
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