A run in the wind & some before and after pics
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My wife managed to twist her neck and hurt it rather badly while looking after our little girl in the middle of the night so I spent a good part of the day taking her to doctors, massage and acupuncture.
When we got home I decided that I had better get my run in before it got dark so I headed out in the late afternoon. I wanted to do a nice and easy 10K run so I headed out towards Tamaki Drive. I did a 10K run but it wasn’t particularly easy. I think I was a bit dehydrated as I hadn’t drunk anything since about 10am and there was quite a strong wind blowing so the running was rather hard. Having said that I still managed to run the whole way and didn’t stop at the ice cream shop that I passed twice!
One of my friends, Stephen, had his birthday yesterday and held a party in the evening. My wife and I went along and had a great time. I can’t remember any other evening events that we have actually gone to during the week since our daughter was born. Considering she is 15 months old tomorrow - it’s been a while!
I had a single slice of pizza, some fries with aoli and an espressotini and a small piece of birthday cake. They were all good and, to top it off, I had a record low (scale weight) on my weigh in this morning so it looks like you can have your cake (in moderation) and eat it!
Here’s a photo that he took of me last night:
A bit different from this one:
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Mate, those photos are huge! You are a different person - well, I guess you’re the same person but, well, you know. It’s funny how appearances give impressions. The “after” photo certainly paints a different picture and one I am sure you’d be happy with.
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Wow… what a transformation! Well done you for all your hard work. Love the blog too
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You so deserve to be proud of your hard work.
You’re awesome!
P.S.: Thanks for all the running ducky posts. They make me happy!
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Your before and after pics are AMAZING !!
I also wear glasses and often feel fat and frumpy with glasses …. but glasses can be very attractive on a slim and fit person — as your pictures prove!
Thanks *sooooooo* much for the motivation !!!!!
Best wishes,
Sharon
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WOW Andrew! It’s just…. W.O.W. I am speechless. Amazing transformation, to say the least.
You rock!
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Yep - a new pair of glasses can do wonders for your appearance. :p
seriously, I’m always amazed at how much a person’s *personality* appears to change when they lose (or gain) a ton of weight. It’s more than just the way you *look*.
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Very very impressive. That has got to make you feel great.
Having cake in moderation is a good thing, you have got to enjoy life as well, and as you have learned as I have, if you say “never” to everything you like that is when you end up in a binge.
Keep up the great work!
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first: HOW IS YOUR WIFES NECK NOW? damn that hurts and having the baby to take care of to boot? OUCH.
and then you.
this: !!!
all I got. you look so much more shiningandcontent in the red shirted pic.
I love it.
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Yeah, just a bit(!) different
You now look like your old self’s younger brother!
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Don’t you love those runs that seem to be hard for no particular reason? I’ve been having some of those as I try to get back into the swing of things with being off for a bit with the cold.
I also hate it when its really windy! That just adds to the difficulty sometimes!
Love the before and after pics! You’ve come sooooo far!
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Wow… thanks for posting. I really do love this stuff. Inspiration for me… Fantastic job. Keep up the great work!!
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Wow Andrew! I have never seen before-and-after pics of your progress before! That is a remarkable change. Congrats ! YOu worked hard for it. And it sounds like you had a great time at the party:)
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Wow, great photos, man. You’ve really kicks some ass. Much respect.
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Hope your wife feeling better!!
What a difference, you have come a long way and you look awesome
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I haven’t seen your before/afters before — thanks! You like nice and friendly in both, but you positively radiate in the after! How inspiring!
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HELLO???????????????
No way that is you?!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!! You have SOOOO much to be proud of ! You inspire me
to keep going!
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That is a striking before and after, well done.
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Wonderful job on the 10k, and passing an ice-cream store twice, not stopping and all! The pics show an amazing difference. Wow!
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Wow those photos really show the phenomenal transformation.
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Hells bells! That is definitely some change all right. I bet your friends can’t believe its the same person…
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Wow, you look great man!!!
Sorry to hear about your wife. Hope things are well.
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Lookin’ good!
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AWESOME.. AWESOME… AWESOME… I could say this a hundred time. Isn’t this GREAT !!!! I love positive transformation ! It is the best feeling in the world!
Hope your wife is feeling better !
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Love the photos, I can definitely relate!
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What fabulous inspiration! You are looking GREAT! Hope your wife feels better soon.
I started week 4 of the C25K program while on vacation in Boston! It was great running in a new environment with different sights to see.
I am heading to France and Spain on Monday. My goal is to wrap up week 4 and 5 and possibly start on week 6 while there. I do plan on enjoying the food, though.
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AndrewE
reply on October 5th, 2008 11:35 am:
Good luck! I’m glad to hear you are sticking with it.
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Amazing transformation - but the people who get to see you in person were right, the fabulous smile is the same (great teeth!).
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Wow, you look fantastic Andrew. What a wonderful transformation and you must be feeling so much better
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Of course they’re different because there’s no way they’re the same person in those pictures. No way.
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Amazing pictures, Andrew. Congratulations!
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You look great! You’ve come a long way.
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