Inspirational Bloggers: Andrew’s Blog
I’m starting a new series of posts where I’m going to highlight some of my favourite blogs.
One of the things I personally find very helpful is reading about other people who have been there and done that and the first of these that I’m going to mention is my friend Andrew (AJH) from Andrew’s Blog. One of the great things about blogging is that you get to become friends with people you would not normally meet.
A bit about him in his own words:
In July of 2004 I weighed about 40kg more than I do now, and I’d been overweight for the previous 20 years of my life. By June of 2005 I had lost about 24 kg by sensible eating and increasing the amount of exercise I took – primarily walking and cycling. I wanted to lose a bit more, but started to find it really tough, hitting a plateau – big time. I joined a gym and started a 6 month plan with a personal trainer – this helped a little, but not a lot. My PT kept telling me I should run, but I had never been a runner, and didn’t think I could do it. However, he persisted (as they do) and I decided to try – it was oh so hard at first (run a few steps, die a little, run a few more), but gradually I got addicted.
In 2006 I completed my first half marathon, in 2007 I completed my first marathon and in 2008 I completed my first triathlon.
A more visual representation of his transformation:
Andrew’s blog is more than just a running and fitness blog. It’s a bit of a personal journal and I’ve learnt quite a lot about Melbourne and his life just by reading his blog for the last year or so. If you are ever in Melbourne on a Saturday odds are you’ll find him in the Victoria Markets!
I think each blog has a main theme or lesson that you can get from it and this one is no exception. Andrew is one of those folks who’ve lost the weight, gotten fit and kept himself that way successfully for a few years now. The main lesson I’ve picked up is that you have to keep exercising. Persistence and dedication do pay off.
Head on over and introduce yourself to him.
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12 Responses to “Inspirational Bloggers: Andrew’s Blog”
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Thanks for reviewing Andrew’s blog. I like reading the success stories by people who succeeded by doing the right things.
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Good idea. Your progress should be an inspiration to others!
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Wow! What a visual transformation. A great success story.
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Andrew, thanks for that, your tribute really touched me, especially coming from someone who is such an inspiration themselves. For me, it is a real bonus if my blog can help others, because it has enough value in just the way it helps me stay honest and keep motivated.
Again Andrew, thanks!
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I agree. There are lots of role models that we never hear about and I am always looking for more success stories. In looking at not only Andrews stories but yours as well I find that you guys must know each other with such a siimilar background.
Oh, one other place that you find lots of success stories are are the Weight Watchers diet site. The stories are really angled towards getting people to join but inspiration is everywhere there anyway.
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I agree Andrew’s blog is inspirational and well written. Along with the excercise program I think the reviews of Aussie red are good too
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Hehehe…those are just an added bonus!
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I so enjoy Andrews blog as well.
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Amazing transformation. Thanks for sharing the story! I may have to try this running thing again.
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It’s awesome to see the transformation!
I haven’t checked out this blog, but it sure sounds like quite a story. I’ll have to go there and read all about it. Thanks!
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I also think that each blog has a main theme or lesson but in nowdays many bloggers decide just to copy from another site or blog without spending time to design something that is supposed to be only his.