Progress

In update to my initial entry of weight loss, I figured that I would show the small amount of progress I have accomplished. I initially tried to go balls-out cardio-- running, cycling, etc. However, I have since experienced much more success with simply keeping a better diet and maintaining a solid routine of mild muscle building-- under 2000 calories a day, sit ups, and some dumbbell reps. Anyways, not exactly a finishing weight loss amount but I was proud in the difference that was already visible, so I figured I would post the old now picture and the new now picture. Keep an eye out for even more new pictures as I like how this feels.


Thanks for the motivation,
Brad Beneski

The End of An Era.

The next few weeks of my life will be the last that I spend at my apartment in State College. I have had a great run here. The first year was with my elementary friend Matt Serniak, my longtime friend and band mate Mike Ghigiarelli and his person that comes from the same family [Mike doesn't like the term brother being thoughtlessly thrown around when it comes to this issue] who for lack of worse words we'll call Brian.

Brian tended to stay out of our way for the majority of things. He took part in a few of the earlier parties but was essentially just some guy who lived in the third bedroom of the apartment. The first year was by far the most exciting-- mostly contributed to the fact it was my first year not living in Carbondale, PA. I did, however, still maintain a closeness with my oldest roommate ever-- my brother, Rich Beneski. He lived just a stone's throw away from me during the first year in an apartment with his soon-to-be-ex-girlfriend. There were great times and there were better times. Classes were missed but shit got done when it needed to be done and we all had an amazing school year together.

While this new location also put some distance between me and Danielle, it was also a new and exciting tradition of road trips for her to come and visit me in my new habitat of cheap take-out and walks around campus.

The second year had the making of a college withdrawal with the addition of the rest of my band; Ed Cuozzo, Dan Buchinski, and Eric Foster. But little did we know that this formula would soon result in a dud. Ed struggled to find a job while Dan and Eric held on to a solid gig as Sandwich Whores at the Subway across town. My brother, now broken up with his girlfriend and living even closer to my apartment, was able to spend a lot more time hanging out over at my place with all of us. Needless to say, the band went on but just not as seamlessly as our plans would have suggested. The apartment also saw the addition of a kegorator and a second semester, late arrival of Casey Telesk-- one of my greatest friends through my first girlfriend and all of high school; also a former band mate.

These last two years have flown by and have given me brand new experiences of living on my own and having the time of my life with friends. Moreover, returning to Happy Valley with my family and friends during some of my uncles' insane tailgates will be even more fun as they will provide me with a chance to relive these moments with nostalgia.

Speaking of tailgates, my semester here will essentially have grand finale come this April 19th for Blue & White weekend. We are looking into the logistics of renting a dunktank for the front yard and accommodating my best friends from back home-- John Mroczka, Dylan Denike, Mike Mroczka, Bob Dunning and some others.

God-speed and drink plenty of fluids,
Bradley Martin John Ezekiel Beneski

First Movie Production

Me and the guys got really bored today and decided to put some time toward a little mocumentary about a Battleship board game tournament. We have a lot of editing and post-production work to do but for now, here's the trailer.

Let's Face It... I'm Fat

At one point in my life, I was completely in shape; and not the current circle I am today.

It didn't happen overnight and I didn't take the warning signs quite as seriously as I should have. I would eat, drink and be merry; excessively. Before I knew it, I had stretch marks and a beer belly not worth the effort of disguising.

After this was apparent to me, I joined the gym and told myself I was going to start eating better. Later that night, I ordered some Chinese food and blew off the gym for a relaxing movie night.

When I didn't lose weight, but gained more and more, I was frustrated.

"Why am I getting fat?! This is bullshit!"

It took no more than a glance at an old picture of me when I was first going into college to show me just how bad things had gotten. I've provided to you, these "before" and "today" pictures.

To the left, I present to you myself at age 20. To the right, I regretfully display my current disposition at age 22. Change is no longer an option... it's a necessity.


Soon enough, I plan on posting "after" pictures of my accomplishments.

So, with the help of this blog, I will be posting my progress as I exercise and eat better on a daily basis. I'm not looking for overnight results and I understand it's going to take a lot of discipline and hard work. That being said, I'm off to go run a few miles after a long day of classes.

Encouraging words and motivation [or random insults] are welcome to encourage me on this endeavor.

See ya soon,
Brad Beneski
[210 lbs.]

School's Back For Winter!

So, I'm back and settled in at State College for another few months.

Classes are fine, the apartment is a good time, State College is a fun place... I just hate the winter. I wake up early, walk through blistering wind and usually some harsh precipitation only to sit comfortably and learn for an hour and then I'm back out in the weather.

All this complaining does seem contradicting. Because I do love this town and being a college student. It's the last time in my life that I'll be so young, after all.

After this, I'll be working a career for the rest of my life.

So, I'll keep getting up and trudging through those puddles of sleet and furthering the severity of my windburns.

Because right now, State College is my town and I can certainly wait a little while longer before I go from buying shot glasses that are etched with that scary word: Alumni.

I'll bong a beer right now in tribute to my perpetual immaturity.

Don't Call It A Comeback

I'm going to be heading back to Happy Valley tomorrow and will be back on my schedule of a post every few days. My vacation was great but now its time to get back into school and blogging.

See ya soon,
Be Rad

Vacation Was Good

So, the Thanksgiving vacation was so great that I didn't post anything in this section. I did, however, post a review of the beer festival (check out the "On Beer" section) and I'm also going to sit down and create an entry for the brewery tour I went on.

With the end of the semester in the next few weeks, I'll likely be ranting and raving in some apocalyptic fashion. Til then...

Good brews and good tunes,
Bradley Martin John Ezekiel Beneski