Andy's rise to the challenge

[Andy2]

you could always order water instead of alcohol and plan on drinking "later". just be like im thirsty as a mofo. i just want a water. you can still have fun. any setback you have is correctable so try not to stress to much about it. I would rather see you drink water instead of alcohol though.

I think you're right. Gotta focus on drinking water this weekend so it doesn't sabotage any progress. Also, I bet being watterlogged feels better than a vegas hangover haha! Thanks for the comment!

 

[Andy2]

Hey all -

Sorry, haven't been posting much. Vegas was SOOO much fun, and I didn't do as bad as I had worried. Spent the beginning of this week incorporating clean food back into my system, and ATTEMPTING to fix my sleep schedule. I think I nailed the former last night. So thats good. Came in this morning at 255.6, but I am firing on all cylinders.

Scouts honor, the vegas trip was my LAST FINAL dance with alcohol until my birthday. Gonna be THAT guy with the waterbottle, but skinny ass jeans

253 BEFORE JULY. GOOOOO

 

[mizzie]

Lol, glad you had fun and didn't do too horribly. I know what you mean about being "that guy". I'm now "that girl" who just drinks water and orders a salad with dressing on the side instead of fries. Well, we know what got us here and we know what will get us back there, right?

 

[Andy2]

Lol, glad you had fun and didn't do too horribly. I know what you mean about being "that guy". I'm now "that girl" who just drinks water and orders a salad with dressing on the side instead of fries. Well, we know what got us here and we know what will get us back there, right?

You know, when I think about how many cheeseburgers I used to wolf down between meals, I cringe. CRINGE. Ah well, sounds cliche, but once you start eating healthy, you look forward to it. The opposite of that is that greasy food WRECKS your stomach. BTW Miz I am super proud of you! I can't wait until the day I am overweight. Hopefully in the next 3 months!

Had a good day yesterday. Kept everything in line, and was planning on going to the gym for some cardio, and a friends birthday afterwards. What actually ended up happening was me eating dinner, watching a baseball game, and getting so bored that I fell asleep in bed at 9:30. WTF? Yea well, I woke up at 4 and messed around on the internet until it was time to go to work. You know what sucks about AZ? At 7:00 this morning it was 95 degrees. BLAAH.

Looking forward to keeping my anti-alch commitment until august 14. I know I can, and I actually want to see what people are like when I am the only sober person around. Could be interested, could be boring - we shall see!


BTW I just had 2 cups of coffee, so sorry if this post comes off as OCD.



EDIT: Duh, weighed in this morning at 254.4 SOOOOOOOOOO CLOOOOSE

 

[mizzie]

I actually want to see what people are like when I am the only sober person around. Could be interested, could be boring - we shall see!

If you are anything like me, first it's funny as all heck, then you start to worry that you were that stupid when you've been drunk, then you kind of start to hate being around drunk people when you aren't. But hopefully only the first one will happen to you. ^_^

And thank you SO much! This forum has really helped keep my momentum up, so part of this success is because of you!

 

[Andy2]

If you are anything like me, first it's funny as all heck, then you start to worry that you were that stupid when you've been drunk, then you kind of start to hate being around drunk people when you aren't. But hopefully only the first one will happen to you. ^_^

And thank you SO much! This forum has really helped keep my momentum up, so part of this success is because of you!

Haha yea. It will certainly be interesting! I have funny friends though, so I'm sure ill go through your 3 stages eventually

Weekend is SOOOO close. If I can just follow some simple guidelines, I really think I can hit my goal.

No cheat meals. NO. BAD ANDY.

No alch. Easy.

At LEAST an hour a day in the gym sat/sun. You know you always feel better afterwards anyways.


LETS DO IT

 

[Andy2]

Also, I just realized that TODAY marks 1 YEAR since I started my journal!

Damn, that flew by. Looking back, so SO many people have come and gone. I'm truly grateful to those people that stick around and come by, you guys really make this journey easier.

 

[Risty]

Hey Andy, speaking of coming and going. I tend to do that. But I have good reason this time! LOL I explained it in my diary, so take a peak if that's ok!

Congrats on doing this for a year. You've done really well Keep it up!

 

[Andy2]

Hey Andy, speaking of coming and going. I tend to do that. But I have good reason this time! LOL I explained it in my diary, so take a peak if that's ok!

Congrats on doing this for a year. You've done really well Keep it up!

WB friend Great to see you around here again!


CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Andy2]

Slow saturday, trying to find the energy to clean my place up. So far I have found ways to stay distracted all day.

Anywhos, weigh in this morning was 253.6 after a huge chipotle meal.....wtf? Yea, I was expecting 256ish, so that was OOOK with me.

Going to try and run some of these old big clothes to good will, and make a gym visit in an hour so I at least feel SEMI productive.


Have a nice sat all.

 

[Andy2]

Ended up being super productive yesterday. Still happy about that.


This mornings weigh in was 251.00. Yep. whoosh.

Anyways, 100+ lbs achieved!

 

[MAR1984]

Congrats on 100lbs lost! 2/3 of the way there. Keep it up!

 

[chubbygirl]

This mornings weigh in was 251.00. Yep. whoosh.

Anyways, 100+ lbs achieved!

AWESOME WORK ANDY!! And it only took one year! If you wouldn't have been trying to lose weight the year would have gone by just as quick but you wouldn't be nearly as happy!! Sorry I missed it but what is Aug. 14? Is that your bday? I only ask cause mine is the 16th! I love being a leo!
Did you do any gambling in Vegas? I'm still so jealous of your trip - I love Vegas! Have a great week!!

 

[Andy2]

AWESOME WORK ANDY!! And it only took one year! If you wouldn't have been trying to lose weight the year would have gone by just as quick but you wouldn't be nearly as happy!! Sorry I missed it but what is Aug. 14? Is that your bday? I only ask cause mine is the 16th! I love being a leo!
Did you do any gambling in Vegas? I'm still so jealous of your trip - I love Vegas! Have a great week!!

Thanks!!!!

I agree - I am sooo happy I decided to make a change! To date, I can consider this the most important thing I have done in my life! So thanks for the support! And yea, 8/14 is my b-day. Its coming up sooooooon!

I had SO much fun in Vegas. But as per usual, I was ready to go home by the time we left. Funny how that place does that to you.

 

[Andy2]

Been absolutely swamped this week. Between work and moving out everyday, I really haven't had time to hit the gym properly. Still have to work on stuff tonight, and likely tomrrow night. SO MUCH STUFF.

The GREAT news is that I am heading to San Diego to spend July 4th on the beach. I am going to get a sweet tan, and spend time lounging around. Heck, I may even try and run on the beach if I get the time!

I'll try and update when I can!

 

[Andy2]

Havent made it to the gym this week. I don't feel that guilty though, I've been SO busy moving. Hoping to have the place totally empty by today, so that we can have the place cleaned tomorrow. I go on vaca saturday, and I would REALLY like to not have to worry about the place while im gone. On the upside, i've kept food in check and my body has been feeling great.

Started the "lose 10 in july" club challenge, which was my goal anyways haha! Had my official weigh in this morning at 250.6

Feeling good about my progress. Funny, I have a vacation coming up, but I almost can't wait to come back and start getting in my routine again. I think its mainly because I was worried I would lose all those good habits when I moved, so I think I am eager to start again so I can keep that up. Maybe tonight, if the flatmate has finished with his stuff (which I highly doubt) then I can catch an evening work out. Will update!

Also, so far so good with the anti-alch challenge. Got through last weekend with relative ease, but I was worried about July 4th. It looks like I am going to spend it with the parents, so that should make that easy to avoid. I know its way too early to tell, but this week my weight didn't shoot up monday like it typically did. I can't help but think my abstinence from booze contributed to that. So, I'm going to keep that up.

Have a great weekend all!

 

[Andy2]

Had a really long talk with a close friend tonight. He told me he was super proud of my progress. Like, he was floored with the results. Basically, he thought I looked SO much better, and I wear what I have well, and I could stop now and live with it. It really made me happy to hear it, because deep down I still have those mirror issues at times.

I made a new, FINAL stretch goal. Essentially, its 10 pounds a month, but its to be 200 by December. Sounds cheesy, but I want desperetly to feel comfortable enough with myself to jump in a hot tub and not care. CAN YOU IMAGINE? God damn, I'm so close. I can't even imagine what that will feel like. I've lived with this weight forEVER, so I feel like it will be the beginning of a new chapter.


Its nights like this that totally motivate me, and keep me on track. The next time a cheat obstacle comes up, I'll recall tonight and make the right decision. So, here is to the first half of 2010, a wild success. May the 2nd half be just as great.

Have a good weekend everyone.

 

[Risty]

Hey Andy Thanks!

Congrats to you too with losing 100+ pounds now! That's awesome I know you'll take it all the way and reach your goals. You should be very proud of yourself.

 

[mizzie]

Way to go on losing 100 pounds!!! That's really awesome! I'm not surprised that your friend is proud of you. I really hope you are proud of yourself too, because that's a really big achievement. Have a lot of non-food related fun on your vacation! ^_~

 

[Andy2]

Hey Andy Thanks!

Congrats to you too with losing 100+ pounds now! That's awesome I know you'll take it all the way and reach your goals. You should be very proud of yourself.

Thanks I hope everything is going well in your camp too! You must be so excited!