A run in the wind & some before and after pics

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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October 3, 2008 | Filed Under Interesting, Life, Milestones, running 

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31 Responses to “A run in the wind & some before and after pics”

  1. Bill WallaceNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 8:13 pm

    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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  2. crazyladyNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 8:21 pm

    Wow… what a transformation! Well done you for all your hard work. Love the blog too :)

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  3. AmandaNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 9:03 pm

    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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  4. Sharon (goodbyetoallfat)No Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 9:07 pm

    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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  5. CyndiNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 9:44 pm

    WOW Andrew! It’s just…. W.O.W. I am speechless. Amazing transformation, to say the least.

    You rock!

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  6. LouiseNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 9:50 pm

    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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  7. Tim WilsonNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 10:00 pm

    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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  8. MizFitNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 10:21 pm

    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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  9. SeaShoreNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 10:59 pm

    Yeah, just a bit(!) different ;)

    You now look like your old self’s younger brother!

    SeaShores last blog post..Guess what? I am in control. Dang.

  10. KateNo Gravatar on October 3rd, 2008 11:48 pm

    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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  11. Eric GervaseNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 12:09 am

    Wow… thanks for posting. I really do love this stuff. Inspiration for me… Fantastic job. Keep up the great work!!

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  12. charlotteNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 12:46 am

    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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  13. FLGNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 1:02 am

    Wow, great photos, man. You’ve really kicks some ass. Much respect. :)

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  14. suzanneNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 1:46 am

    Hope your wife feeling better!!
    What a difference, you have come a long way and you look awesome ;)

  15. AlexiaNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 1:51 am

    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!

    Alexias last blog post..Influencer: The Power to Change Anything (even weight loss)

  16. AnnetteNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 1:56 am

    HELLO???????????????

    No way that is you?!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!! You have SOOOO much to be proud of ! You inspire me :) to keep going!

    Annettes last blog post..Slow Down and Focus

  17. RobNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 2:26 am

    That is a striking before and after, well done.

  18. VavaNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 2:30 am

    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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  19. TonyNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 10:40 am

    Wow those photos really show the phenomenal transformation.

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  20. AaronNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 11:17 am

    Hells bells! That is definitely some change all right. I bet your friends can’t believe its the same person…

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  21. JasonNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 1:36 pm

    Wow, you look great man!!!

    Sorry to hear about your wife. Hope things are well.

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  22. John's Weight Loss BlogNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 4:01 pm

    Lookin’ good!

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  23. TedNo Gravatar on October 4th, 2008 9:27 pm

    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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  24. Skinny GuyNo Gravatar on October 5th, 2008 5:08 am

    Love the photos, I can definitely relate!

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  25. SusannaNo Gravatar on October 5th, 2008 9:10 am

    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.

  26. AndrewENo Gravatar on October 5th, 2008 11:35 am

    Good luck! I’m glad to hear you are sticking with it.
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  27. HelenNo Gravatar on October 6th, 2008 4:12 am

    Amazing transformation – but the people who get to see you in person were right, the fabulous smile is the same (great teeth!).

  28. kristyNo Gravatar on October 6th, 2008 10:54 pm

    Wow, you look fantastic Andrew. What a wonderful transformation and you must be feeling so much better

  29. GregNo Gravatar on October 7th, 2008 3:07 pm

    Of course they’re different because there’s no way they’re the same person in those pictures. No way.

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  30. JeffNo Gravatar on October 8th, 2008 7:03 am

    Amazing pictures, Andrew. Congratulations!

    Jeffs last blog post..100 Miles Is a Long Long Way to Go

  31. JanBNo Gravatar on October 8th, 2008 7:55 am

    You look great! You’ve come a long way.

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