Welcome!
My name is Andy, and this is my story. I started out to lose weight and get fit because I was fed up and needed to make a change in my life. I found myself horribly overweight and out of shape, and realized that my daughter and wife deserved better than that from me. So, as a 330 pound man, I decided to try the impossible and start running. (Well, walking and running. A LOT more walking than running at first and then slowly worked my way up.) That, coupled with watching what I eat by counting calories has helped me to lose 120+ pounds, get myself back into shape, and completely change my life. (that’s the quick and dirty version of my story, anyway; if you want to take a look at a much more complete and detailed version, check out my very first post and introduction HERE)
I started this blog in the very beginning to keep myself accountable and honest throughout the entire process. I am now training for 2 (Two!?!?) half marathons in the fall of 2012, and documenting my progress every step of the way.
I’m proud to share my story with you and hopefully it can inspire some more people out there to try, because it can be done!
Don’t be a stranger- I’m definitely here to support any and everybody who is looking to try to do the same in any way I can, after all: We’re all in this together.
Awesome Andy! Love the information you have on our blog. Hope you don’t mind if I use it for reference for mine.
Oops, that should be “your” blog.
Came across your blog, you have a great story. I look forward to following your journey.