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By Dwight Hyde

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  • Glimmers of sadness

    I question why I feel I must share some of my most sacred moments? The same thought always comes to mind though. I do it to connect to that one other soul who questions am I the only one who feels this way. Rest assured you are not alone. I’ll open my heart and let […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 2, 2022
    General
    growth, life, love, sadness
  • Week 12: 90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!! (Before & After Pictures)

    Week 12:  90 day jumpstart to wellness COMPLETE!!!  (Before & After Pictures)

    Let me say before I begin that even though the 90 days are complete for the “jumpstart”, I’ll be continuing this new lifestyle.😊 Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 12 we stopped the cold showers and instead did a 3 minute plunge into cold water (40 to 50 degrees) submerged […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 26, 2022
    General
    agency, alcohol, alcohol free, capacity, discomfort, fasting, framework, freedom, health, hope, life, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Week 10 and 11: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 10 we extended the cold showers habit to five minutes. Week 11 is have a daily curious conversation with someone very different then you with the purpose of empathy and understanding. You goal is to see the world through their eyes. We does this […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 20, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, framework, health, hope, life, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Week 8 & 9: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 8 we extended the Wim Hof breath hold to two to three minutes. We were practicing one to two minutes. Week 9 we up’d our meditation to 10 minutes. The mindset for week 8 was Stand Now. Stand opposed to sit. Stand is active. […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 4, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, health, hope, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Over Sharing

    As many of you know, I’m a huge sharer out here in Blogville. I’ve always listened to my soul, wrote from the heart, clicked publish, and received much love and support. My thought process is to be as authentic as possible, because there most likely are others folks out here that have experienced the same […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 2, 2022
    General
    connecting, sharing, vulnerable
  • So here you are

    You came out to read something new. Maybe something to do while you sip your morning pleasure. Your blanket on your lap with calm still on your side. Nothing to tend to just beautiful you. Welcome my friend! Sit with this peace. Grateful for all of you, Dwight❤️

    Dwight Hyde

    May 30, 2022
    General
    blogging, grateful
  • Maybe the perfect job isn’t out there for you?

    Have you ever got discouraged from wanting to change careers, but haven’t been able to find one that lines up with what your soul is craving? You searched this way, that way, followed leads, hit dead ends, taken personality and skill tests, and sat there feeling a bit hopeless and lost. What if that “job” […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 27, 2022
    General
    careers, life, soul
  • Too much self-__________?

    FOR ME … For me I’m finding there can definitely be too much self-awareness, self-analysis, self-review, self-love, self-forgiveness, self self self….enough already! I can see now all the therapist, counselors, gurus, and preachers yelling “WHAT”! It’s definitely been my go to path these last few years working on improving myself and growing, but over the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 25, 2022
    General
    act, live
  • Calling all superheroes. This World needs some serious love!

    With all that we’ve been through in the last two years plus what’s currently going on with the war, politics, shootings, and inflation, …- it is beyond time for all of us to step out and start spreading LOVE! It’s very easy to pick your favorite political I hate the other political party news channel […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 22, 2022
    General
    courage, hope, love, peace, world
  • Week 7: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 7, I stacked on the habit of intermittent fasting for 18 hours/ 6 hour window to eat. We were doing a 16/8 intermittent fast prior to that. The mindset for week 7 was of the infinite game. The goal is to not actually win, […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 21, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, health, hope, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Give yourself a chance

    Henceforth I ask not good fortune. I myself am good fortune. Walt Whitman You have always been perfect – whole – complete. It’s been here within you this whole time. Shine!

    Dwight Hyde

    May 20, 2022
    General
    believe, goodness, hope
  • Game changer

    Every system is perfectly designed to get the results it gets. * attribution disputed Really think about that quote in reference to your current state. We have fined tuned all of our processes to be where we are at. From mental, physical, and spiritual. Good and bad.

    Dwight Hyde

    May 19, 2022
    General
    change, growth, life
  • Week 6: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 6, I stacked on the habit of journaling before bed. It’s a one paragraph reflecting on your day. If you plan your day in advance you can contrast it to what actually happened and reflect. On Sunday also add one overall reflection of the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 14, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, discomfort, fasting, health, hope, men, midlife, muscle, nutrition, self-improvement, sober, wellness, workout
  • Week 5: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 5, I stacked on the habit of meditating for 5 minutes everyday. Sit quietly for 5 minutes. Doing nothing. Give yourself this gift each day. Develop strength and awareness with love at the center through sitting quietly. All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 7, 2022
    General
    breathing, change, cold, cold showers, discomfort, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • “Put something on the plot”

    Who is writing the story you’re living? Are you tired of your story? Has it become dull and a ghost of a life? Do you feel out of rhythm? The goal of course is to take responsibility of your own life and make it meaningful, but often we can’t get ourselves out of the role […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 5, 2022
    General
    actions, change, death, happiness, hero, life, victim
  • Week 4: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 4, I stacked on the habit of on a daily bases every 24 hours find someone to do a good deed for and not get credit. Do it anonymously. Find things you actively see in the world you’re walking around in, something that could […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 30, 2022
    General
    breathing, change, cold, cold showers, discomfort, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • Week 3: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 3, I stacked on the habit of including 30 seconds of cold water in my showers. This is one of Wim Hof’s methods to keep your body and mind in its optimal natural state. The cold is your warm friend and one of the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 23, 2022
    General
    breathing, cold, cold showers, discomfort, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, water, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • Week 2: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    Each week we add a new habit and mindset. For week 2, I stacked on the habit of breath work using Wim Hof’s method and an app called Go Deeper. I do it first thing each morning. The first pillar of the Wim Hof Method is breathing. We’re always breathing, yet we’re mostly unaware of […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 16, 2022
    General
    breathing, eating, exercise, fasting, fat, fitness, food, health, hope, motivation, muscle, self-improvement, water, weight, wellness, wim hof, workout
  • Faded Jeans Living 2.0 – Accountability

    Hey folks. I wanted to let you know I created an accountability channel on an app called Volley. It’s a team application using video to communicate with one another. You can access it via this link: Faded Jeans Living The idea of the site is to help us be accountable for areas of our life […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 14, 2022
    General
    accountability, connections, growth, support, team
  • Week 1: 90 day jumpstart to wellness

    YES I’M BACK AT IT!!! Last week I started a 90 day jumpstart to wellness program if you will. I’m doing it over the internet and am completely pumped to find a group of folks who have the same mindset as me that in order to change we need to persevere through discomfort to gain […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 12, 2022
    General
    breathing, fasting, fat, fitness, health, muscle, water, weight, wellness, workout
  • 52 Week Challenge

    We don’t always knock it out of the park

    Dwight Hyde

    April 9, 2022
    General
    commitment, learning, life lessons, why
  • Everyday we have a choice

    Dwight Hyde

    April 3, 2022
    General
    love
  • Sometimes

    Sometimes all you need is “a little cheese” to make life brighter and move forward. Thank you all for your support SUPERHEROES! Dwight 🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    March 25, 2022
    General
    friends, kindness, love, one, superheroes
  • I don’t want to do anything today

    I don’t want to do anything today.I don’t want to show up.There are no curtains to close and life seems to be staring me down.Nothing particular happened. It just is.I want to bury myself in bed, but the beds are leaning against the wall.The drywall guy will be here soon and another day of work […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 22, 2022
    General
    depression, faith, human, life
  • Life of the Rich and Famous here

    Reminds me of the movie The Jerk. I’ll I need is this chair, stand, and light. I’ll I need is this chair, stand, light, dog bed, dog, and some PAINT!!! YEP I DECIDED TO PAINT THE INTERIOR OF MY HOUSE INSTEAD OF HIRING IT OUT. NEVER SAY NEVER IN THE HYDE HOUSE. SOME DAY I’LL […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 19, 2022
    General
    life, painting, remodeling
  • You haven’t lived until you …

    Redo.

    Dwight Hyde

    March 15, 2022
    General
    house, minimalism, redo, remodeling
  • THE CINEMA

    Roll 1. Scene 1. Take 1.

    Dwight Hyde

    March 10, 2022
    General
    faith, hope, imagine, life, whimsical
  • We can do better

    Start Coming Together and Practice Diplomacy. We wonder how our country can be so fucked as we ourselves toss negativity at each other. We write things like if you watch THIS news channel you’re a complete dumb ass, trying to put others down and to look educated. The Republicans are xxxx and the Democrats are […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 26, 2022
    General
    coming together, diplomacy, future generations, peace, people, unite
  • Winding down a career

    Let me get some clarity first before I start. Career – a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling (Merriam-Webster) – an occupation or profession, especially one requiring special training, followed as one’s lifework (dictionary.com) – a career is the job or profession that someone does for a long […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 20, 2022
    General
    careers, life, retirement, travel
  • Dragons

    I have a bit of a fascination with dragons, so when I saw this photo out on castelliditalia’s site on Instagram I was in awe. I’m all about understanding we must tend to our dragons. One way or another they won‘t remain hidden for long. Try as you might they will eventually arrive at your […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 17, 2022
    General
    depression, dragon, dragons, fear, hope, love, The Vaia Dragon
  • Celebrating 3 Years Sober Today

    At three years sober, I feel at home with myself. I feel welcomed. I wish this for all of you. For those considering quitting alcohol, Do It! It will be the best gift you’ve ever given yourself. Dwight 🦋 You are Worthy. You are Intended Here to Shine. I Believe in You!

    Dwight Hyde

    February 16, 2022
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, anniversary, celebrate, depression, faith, hope, life, self love, self-improvement, sober, sobriety
  • Happy V Day

    Sending much love to all my superheroes out here❤️ Dwight🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    February 14, 2022
    General
    love
  • Part III: The Rising

    Please read Part I: The Rising if you haven’t already to get the context of this post. Have you ever experienced a Phoenix Rising? I’ll attempt to answer these but I’m guessing it will be more like bits and pieces of ramblings but that’s okay I guess. I would love to hear about your rising […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 12, 2022
    General
    broken, encouragement, growth, life, pain, phoenix, phoenix rising, scared, self-improvement, wisdom
  • Don’t jump into your sh*t!

    We don’t have to jump into our thoughts. Just because it paints a vivid picture and tries to suck us in we do have the option to say no and just let it pass. It is definitely tricky though and you must remain alert. Train yourself to Witness your thoughts and become the observer and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    February 8, 2022
    General
    depression, health, love, self-improvement, thoughts
  • What I’m learning from starting a Walking Group

    In case you weren’t aware, I started a walking group while I was off WordPress for a month last November. To recap just a bit, I used Meetup.com and started scheduling two walks a weeks. It’s not virtual, we meet in person to walk. Tuesdays are slower 1 to 1.5 mile walks and Thursdays are […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 16, 2022
    General
    abba, brave, group, learning, life, universe, walking, walking group
  • BIG NEWS!!!!

    BIG BIG BIG FRICKIN NEWS!

    Dwight Hyde

    January 12, 2022
    General
    debt, debt-free, encouragement, freedom, life, self-improvement
  • Part II: The Rising

    Please read Part I: The Rising if you haven’t already to get the context of this post. Have you ever experienced a Phoenix Rising? I’ll attempt to answer these but I’m guessing it will be more like bits and pieces of rambling but that’s okay I guess. I would love to hear about your rising […]

    Dwight Hyde

    January 7, 2022
    General
    change, depression, divorce, failure, growth. breakdown, honesty, life, love, phoenix, phoenix rising, real, rise up, success
  • You’ve been Granted a Happy New Year!

    You’ve been Granted a Happy New Year!

    From the Ministry of Magical✨

    Dwight Hyde

    December 30, 2021
    General
    hope, life, whimsical. magical
  • Part I: The Rising

    *** Before I start I want to make it clear this is in no way a slam against my ex. She is a beautiful soul! As anyone who’s been married knows, life happens. I completely own my part of that dance that ended. This series will be focusing on my phoenix rising afterwards. It started […]

    Dwight Hyde

    December 27, 2021
    General
    change, depression, divorce, failure, growth. breakdown, honesty, life, love, phoenix, phoenix rising, real, rise up, success
  • Merry Christmas from Woodland Park, Colorado

    Merry Christmas from Woodland Park, Colorado

    Merry Christmas Everyone ✨💫 Big warm hugs to you all, Dwight🦋 UPDATE * There was a miracle on Sundance Circle! We got a dusting of snow Christmas Eve❤️

    Dwight Hyde

    December 20, 2021
    General
    Christmas, Downtown, Woodland Park
  • A Little Vroom Vroom Today

    Still able to get in a ride in on my Yamaha TW200 It’s been awhile since I’ve taken this out on a ride. So much fun and just crazy it’s December 19th. Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the holidays! Dwight🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    December 19, 2021
    General
    motorcycle, riding, tdub, tw200
  • Improvement

    You may bring about that improved condition in your outward life which you desire, if you will unswervingly resolve to improve your inner life. James Allen

    Dwight Hyde

    December 19, 2021
    General
    improvement, life
  • Going for it – The Bitch is Back (Week 38)

    Going for it – The Bitch is Back (Week 38)

    YEP. SHE’S BACK! As my gut and face kept getting bigger and bigger, I relented and bought another scale. Week 38 of 52 The best way to describe Week 38 of my “Going for it series” is that I’m OFF THE RAILS. Quite honestly I’ve been sloppy and half-assing these last several weeks as the […]

    Dwight Hyde

    December 12, 2021
    General
    health, life
  • Focusing on Now Cartoons

    I came across this little gem of a book with these cartoons this past weekend called Love is letting go of fear by Dr. Gerald Jampolsky. It’s a very short read, but the messages are spot on and timeless. If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time on regrets from the past or […]

    Dwight Hyde

    December 7, 2021
    General
    fear, future, goodness, love, now, past, regrets
  • Another Place, Another Time

    Another Place, Another Time

    Come walk with me. Time to head back. Walk is over. Dwight🦋

    Dwight Hyde

    December 5, 2021
    General
    drive, history, mining, past, time
  • What I did while being off WordPress for a month

    I created two meetup.com groups! “Meetup is a platform for finding and building local communities. People use Meetup to meet new people, learn new things, find support, get out of their comfort zones, and pursue their passions, together.” This was a long time coming. I had wanted to do this for a couple years, but […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 21, 2021
    General
    community, connecting, meetup, outdoors, rucking, walking, Wordpress
  • HOLD ON

    Sometimes you don’t even realize it. A force out of nowhere says come with me child. Take my hand. As you are led along small tears leak from your aged eyes. What is this? What is this all about? To late they are streaming now. All you can do is follow along and… GO WITH […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 19, 2021
    General
    daughters, love, music
  • My Faded Jeans Living Blog

    After being off WordPress for 30 days, let me start off by saying HELLO MY FRIENDS! I think of my blogging as a way to connect to others, and to give and receive support as I try to make sense of this life and move forward and grow. By sharing my fears and experiences many […]

    Dwight Hyde

    November 10, 2021
    General
    blogging, depression, growth, therapy
  • Blog “Liking” Bot?

    I’m convinced there’s a bot amongst us😁

    Dwight Hyde

    October 8, 2021
    General
    bot, comments, digital minimalism, fake, internet, likes, marketing, social media, Wordpress
  • Going for it – over halfway (Week 28)

    Still at it.

    Dwight Hyde

    October 4, 2021
    General
    commitment, exercise, fitness, focus. determination, health, peloton, worthy
  • Fall ❤️ Bike Ride

    Get on your bike and ride!

    Dwight Hyde

    October 2, 2021
    General
    bike, fall, happiness, leaves, mountain biking, therapy
  • Life lessons learned from painting the outside of my house

    It won’t get painted by thinking about doing it …like say for the last 4 years. Wishing on a star doesn’t work either, scratch that off your list. It’s a big job. You just have to get started. You might be a bit nervous on how it’s going to shake out. Always remember you can […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 29, 2021
    General
    change, discipline, home, houses, life, life lessons, mental health, outdoors, painting, self-improvement, sober
  • I’m doing a bit of Digital Minimalism

    About two weeks ago, I removed YouTube and Instagram from my iPhone and iPad. Just have to stop real quick and recognize and laugh at that statement. iThis and iThat. 25 years ago you would of been saying what the hell are you talking about! YouTube. This had been my guilty pleasure literally sucking away […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 25, 2021
    General
    digital, internet, living, minimalism, social media
  • Rough week at the office for BoBo

    Yesterday and actually all week was a tough for old Boris. Between pain and anxiety attacks he went to his go to place in the corner behind the end table. Now a days he likes tight places against the wall where he can hide and peek out. It’s so hard looking into those eyes and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 18, 2021
    General
    death, life, love, pain
  • Good Morning

    Was thinking of you all and just wanted to say Good Morning!😊 Do you know how hard it is for a guy born in 1966 to hold up a cup of coffee and take a selfie? Have a most wonderful day my super heroes. You are loved❤️ Dwight

    Dwight Hyde

    September 16, 2021
    General
    mornings
  • Pillow over the head

    Today was a mental health day. I laid in bed, put the pillow over my head, and shut my eyes tight so darkness would come, and I could escape via sleep. There had been too much negative talk building up within and be it good or bad it is my escape. Some will say you […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 13, 2021
    General
    depression, life, mental health, struggles
  • Our Virtual Reality

    * So this is way out there as far as my ramblings go, and I’d advise if you’re currently having depression or alcohol craving issues please SKIP this post. This is also not meant to question or offend ones faith. So this conversation might have been something that would of occurred in my past after […]

    Dwight Hyde

    September 10, 2021
    General
    god, life, love, religion, source
  • Tuesday ride – Dedicated to Joe

    *when we share we create opportunities to connect I was biking all the way around this reservoir and stopped here to take a break. At this point I realized it was Joe’s birthdate. I said out loud look at all this beauty Joe. Then I sniffled and just let the tears come pouring out. Joe […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 24, 2021
    General
    death, grateful, joy, life, love, tears
  • Thinking of you

    I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking of all my super heroes out here this morning. Some of you may be happy, sad, jazzed, lonely, at peace…. who knows right and it may depend on the time of the day. I get it! Always always always remember you are an amazing beautiful worthy […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 21, 2021
    General
    depression, hope, life, light, love, peace, sober, worthy
  • Going for it – Friends, Jekyll and Hyde (Week 21)

    With a little help from my friends 😊

    Dwight Hyde

    August 16, 2021
    General
    bicycle, biking, depression, disco, friends, health, hope, mountain biking, rock hopper
  • Friday Happy Hour – SOBER!

    Hell ya💯🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

    Dwight Hyde

    August 13, 2021
    General
    depression, happy hour, health, mental health, mountain biking, sober
  • YOU have the POWER over how YOU respond to LIFE

    Before I start I’m asking for all of my superheroes to go check out and follow my friend at Rock Bottom To Sky High who is currently on their sober journey. Thank you. *This is going to come across grandiose and pompous. I get it. Fire away. Going to jump right into this! So I […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 6, 2021
    General
    courage, depression, hero, hope, life, self-improvement
  • Going for it – mortality (Week 19)

    The graphic above is inspired by an amazing soul who I came across this week. Her name is Lex and she is a digital nomad who travels the country with her dog Riot living in a cargo trailer. She’s definitely had some life experiences from her husband passing away, to becoming sober, and more. You […]

    Dwight Hyde

    August 1, 2021
    General
    death, fear, growth, hope, life, mortality
  • I’m no longer “THE” Mr. Hyde

    Well, I am but I’m not.

    Dwight Hyde

    July 21, 2021
    General
    change, father, growing up, life, parenting, sons
  • I didn’t realize you had a drinking problem

    Last night I was having dinner with one of my best friends and he said he wanted to ask me a question. The last I was out with him for dinner he was with his wife and they saw my two tattoos I got this year and when I told them that this one was […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 15, 2021
    General
    alcohol, alcohol free, binge drinking, drinking, freedom, sober
  • Going for it – back from vacation (Week 16)

    Spent a week, week 15, off and enjoyed the sun and beach out at Sandbridge, VA. It was wonderful to take a big break and just relax and play. The two houses we rented worked out great. The one on the beach had all the families with young kids and the one one block back […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 12, 2021
    General
    beach, family, vacation
  • Garden of Eden Hike

    No words necessary.

    Dwight Hyde

    July 11, 2021
    General
    Colorado, flowers, hiking, mountain flowers, nature, outdoors
  • Where are you headed?

    Where are you headed?

    Ventura Highway

    Dwight Hyde

    July 10, 2021
    General
    change, debt, depression, divorce, hope, lifestyle, mental health, motivation, self-improvement, sober, suicide
  • Six years plus, still paying off debt

    Keeping the faith.

    Dwight Hyde

    July 9, 2021
    General
    debt, determination, faith, growth, sacrifice
  • Summertime and the Livin is Easy

    Loving my sober life💯

    Dwight Hyde

    July 7, 2021
    General
    living, mountain biking, outdoors, peace, sober, summer, sunset
  • The Fourth

    My hope is we can somehow become united again where all can experience true freedom and the same opportunities for success and happiness. Where we can respect each other’s differences without fear and rage. I’ll be honest though, I’m not quite sure. I’ll leave it at that to ponder more. Sending peace, love, and light […]

    Dwight Hyde

    July 4, 2021
    General
    America, freedom, independence, peace, United
  • Do something!

    Now is the time

    Dwight Hyde

    June 25, 2021
    General
    believe, depression, hope, improve, life, mental health, motivation, self help, self-improvement
  • Going for it – and then there was three (Week 13)

    Coolest Father’s Day gift from my daughter! For those who don’t know I’m a huge Who fan. I’ve seen them twice in concert. Had a great day with my kids. We went to an old mining town and had burgers, fries, and cheesecake. The best! Week 13 So as the title says I’m down to […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 20, 2021
    General
    adjusting, beach, chili, family, fitness, hope, The Who
  • Rucking

    Rucking

    *Disclaimer – I’m not a doctor, and didn’t spend the night in a Holiday Inn Express. Use common sense and do what works for you and your body. I’ve only learned about rucking in the last few weeks, but so far from what I’ve experienced I’m totally jazzed! I heard it described as an activity […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 11, 2021
    General
    depression, exercise, fitness, happiness, health, mental health, outdoors, rucking, strength training
  • Going for it – Enjoying the great outdoors (Week 11)

    Had a great week rucking, walking, hiking, and mountain biking. The weather has been just perfect. Feeling pretty motivated health wise and just can’t but help pushing myself as I described in my last post. Afterwards I’m spent but feeling so relaxed and happy. Best therapy ever! Week 11 Didn’t hit all my targets, but […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 7, 2021
    General
    beauty, happy, hiking, mountain biking, outdoors, rucking, therapy
  • Get outdoors and do something physically hard!!!

    YES THIS POST IS ALL ABOUT PURPOSELY FACING DISCOMFORT I’ve realized for awhile now that there was something about my up Pikes Peak backpacking trips and grueling mountain bike rides that zapped the hell out of me, but also awoke a part of me I couldn’t put words to but knew it created an inner […]

    Dwight Hyde

    June 4, 2021
    General
    backpacking, discomfort, exercise, happy, hiking, meant health, mountain biking, rucking, wild
  • Going for it – Return to Little Scraggy Loop (Week 10)

    Round TWO!

    Dwight Hyde

    May 31, 2021
    General
    fitness, goodness, health, mountain biking, outdoors, sons
  • Going for it – Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable (Week 9)

    I came very close to removing learning guitar from my going for it list, but I worked out in my mind that even though I’m not “as committed” to it and I do feel like I’m struggling that…that’s okay. The path is mine and won’t look like anyone else’s path. There is enough joy and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 24, 2021
    General
    ego, perseverance, self-improvement, uncomfortable
  • *

    …here’s your sign

    Dwight Hyde

    May 20, 2021
    General
    goodness, life, love, wisdom
  • Going for it – Fruita, CO (Week 8)

    Going for it – Fruita, CO (Week 8)

    Week 8’s highlight was a road trip to Fruita, CO with my son to do some mountain biking. It was a blast! If you’ve ever been to a ski resort and seen all the vehicles with skis on top of them then picture the same thing in Fruita except everyone has mountain bikes. We got […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 17, 2021
    General
    Camping, Colorado, Fruita, fun, happy, mountain biking
  • Going for it – Keeping it real (Week 7)

    Week 7 was pretty uneventful with nothing much to report. Had to dig a bit deeper when “being lazy” played in my head. My ego is definitely starting to frick with me. I’ve been thinking about only posting my progress once a month, but honestly it’s good for me to post weekly so I can […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 10, 2021
    General
    ego, excuses, goals, health, motivation, mountain biking, real
  • Spring cleaning

    Break out the bucket and sponge.

    Dwight Hyde

    May 8, 2021
    General
    happiness, health, joy, love, sober, wealth
  • It may have started with a …

    scream

    Dwight Hyde

    May 5, 2021
    General
    comebacks, courage, divorce, faith, fear, hope, light, scared, terror
  • Going for it – Saying yes (Week 6)

    For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! The weather warmed up on week 6, which was just what I needed for a step up. Had to laugh, was heading out onto the street for […]

    Dwight Hyde

    May 3, 2021
    General
    growth, health, hope, life, memories, mountains, peaceful, yes
  • Going for it – Finding a pace (Week 5)

    For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! If all else fails, persistence prevails! Lew Hollander, Iron Man (90 years old) Nothing but crickets out here on blogland😀. Hope everyone is enjoying Spring. At week […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 25, 2021
    General
    food, health, hope, life
  • Going for it – Chop wood, carry water (Week 4)

    For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! Before enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water. Zen proverb No I didn’t become enlightened from eating my chicken pizza last week. Darn! […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 19, 2021
    General
    grateful, hope, love, now, sacred, today
  • It’s way more than just quitting alcohol

    * It’s an act of faith to post early in the morning as you clearly hear your heart song Quitting alcohol is huge! For many it’s the required first step. Like I’ve said several times before it allows you to finally give yourself a chance. Instead of retreating and hiding in the fog, you will […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 18, 2021
    General
    alcohol, anxiety, depression, heart, hope, love, sober
  • Going for it – Writing it down (Week 3)

    For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! I’ve discovered writing down my items and posting out here keeps me accountable and on target for completing them each week. In this same journal prior to […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 12, 2021
    General
    growth, happiness, health, hope, motivation, truth
  • One brick at a time

    I became sick and tired of being sick and tired of my life. Something had to change! – gift from my Soul Today I want to talk a bit about moving forward in a new direction in your life. To move forward it’s going to take YOU doing the work of putting bricks in place […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 11, 2021
    General
    alcohol, beginnings, debt, depression, divorce, faith, hope, motivation, sober
  • Going for it – A bit bumpy (Week 2)

    For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! As you know this week was a bit bumpy, but I’m glad I faced it. When we take the time to shine our light into our darkness […]

    Dwight Hyde

    April 4, 2021
    General
    dual-sport, motorcycle
  • Why am I mad?

    He might be back

    Dwight Hyde

    April 1, 2021
    General
    acknowledging, depression, growth, human, life, love, self-improvement
  • Meet Maintaining Mama

    I want to introduce my friend Jen that I follow here on WordPress. Please check out her blog and support her as us Superheroes do. I have a feeling her blog will resonate with many of you. 😊

    Dwight Hyde

    March 31, 2021
    General
  • Going for it – Wishing vs Willing (week 1)

    For a bit of context for my 52 week challenge check out these links – You did the best you could? and Going for it 52 Week Challenge! So wishing vs willing. Yes that’s what I learned about this week. I learned on a feel great day it’s pretty easy to start wishing away on […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 29, 2021
    General
    courage, fear, growth, self love, self-improvement
  • Dear “YourNameHere”,

    Today is a new day! Please repeat these words: I am an Amazing person. I am Fabulous. I Love Me. Today give yourself permission to love yourself 100%. No thoughts on the past or future. No thoughts given to you from anyone else. Just focus on right NOW and BEAUTIFUL YOU❤️. Breathe this love in […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 28, 2021
    General
    faith, heroes, hope, self love
  • How to make the World a Better Place

    Dwight Hyde

    March 27, 2021
    General
    blessings, give, hope, humankind, love, volunteer, world
  • Going For It – 52 Week Challenge!

    We must embrace our fears and stop clinging to the past. Every morning we have the opportunity to start anew! In my last post, I touched upon how in the past I had let fear keep me in the shadows instead of shining out in the light. Many times I had all the information and […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 21, 2021
    General
    courage, failure, fear, growth, self help
  • You did the best you could?

    I’m sure many of you have seen these quotes or those very similar to this theme. For the most part, I agree with them, but there is small part of me that says no this isn’t completely true. There were times when I knew all the information, I new better, but I still didn’t make […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 17, 2021
    General
    fear, growth, hope, life
  • Sunday morning shower song

    Okay my friends… Really going to challenge myself on this one. When we face and push through our fears we quickly discover new light, new love, and new growth. Here you go Super Heroes …a shower song we can sing together. Well maybe like … not “together” cause that might be awkward but .. I […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 14, 2021
    General
    fun, hope, life, love, song
  • Clean

    Well. It’s been a bit hasn’t it. Let’s see how this goes. These words keep pinging in my mind, so I know it’s a sign to create a post and let it be. So clean and sober – what images comes to your mind? Back in the day my thoughts would have been nerd, boring, […]

    Dwight Hyde

    March 13, 2021
    General
    faith, life, sober
  • truth

    ❤️

    Dwight Hyde

    February 27, 2021
    General
    faith, hope, life, self-improvement, sober
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