Where I stand on my "Road to Weightloss"

Well,
I know there are alot of you out there wondering what the status of my weightloss is and where I stand in life. I must admit and with quite a bit of embarrassment that for the last two weeks I have really neglected my body.. I haven't been eating right and the gym seems like a thing of the past. I was chugging right along with the weight loss and it seemed to be melting off... All of a sudden the brakes on the weightloss train went on..I stopped losing weight and became very discouraged. I know I get on here and tell you guys not to be discouraged by the scale and here I am the biggest offender of it! I stopped hitting the gym and started eating like crap again. I am very ashamed to admit this but I want to share with you guys all my experiences along my long hard traveled road to weightloss. I have since made a pledge to get back in the gym and start eating right again. This little detour I made has made me realize just how much like shit I actually felt like before I started on my journey. There is going to be roadblocks and hazards on the road to weightloss and I realize this.. I have come so far and I cant stop now..I m taking this little detour as a challenge...We all know how easy it is to just say screw it.. throw in the flag and just give up...be lazy...eat what you want and not go to the gym....That's the challenge I'm being faced with and I'm not gonna let it defeat me! Not at all!! I got knocked down flat on my ass these past two weeks and cant remember the last time I felt this crappy! Well guess what?!! I am coming out swinging and god bless anything that is in my way!! I m running full speed ahead on my road to weightloss and NOTHING will stop me now!!! NOTHING!! I can almost see the end and I m not quiting until Im there! I ask these couple things of you...as followers...friends...or family...DON'T GIVE UP!!! PLEASE DON'T!! If I have ever inspired you in anyway please message me on face book or email me @ hduggan555@aol.com... You don't know how much it helps me when people come up to me and tell me I inspired them or that there proud of me and my accomplishments! Soo please let me know!! I'll keep it confidential don't worry!! and as I said before PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP!!! KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE AND DON'T STOP TILL YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL!! I'm here for you!

Update on Everything

Well,
It's been quite sometime since I have posted a blog in regards to my road to weight loss. Alot has happened since the last post and some of it being good and some of it being bad. I actually completed my first 5k Road Race and completed it in 29:58! Alot of it had to do with the people I was there with and the whole purpose behind the race. It was for Autism Awareness and the guy in the picture here with me happens to be a good friend of mine and has a child with a mild form of Autism, so its the least I could do for such great people! I have still actively been going to the gym and I have also associated a weight lifting routine into my workouts. It consists of different weight lifting routines x3 days a week! I have seen and felt some results from it so far. I do want to bring everyone up to speed on my actual weight loss. I have actually been staying away from the scale and not been weighing myself as often as I once was. The problem with weighing yourself all the time is you set yourself up for disappointment, your body does weird things and your weight will fluctuate, if you step on the scale all the time you will see ups and downs in your weight and then you will get disappointed and throw the flag in. Well recently I happen to do this to myself... I got on the scale and it read 3 more lbs the I was at last weigh in.. I was pretty upset and down in the dumps.. well for a couple hours anyways! I thought good and hard about things and just remembered all the support and good things all of you have said to me and it made me realize something.. I'm about halfway to where I want to be and I'm no longer carrying around an extra 40lbs..I feel better...I look better....and I'm not going to stop until I get where I want to be! This is my time to shine and I'm not letting myself or any YOU my supporters down! I have inspired many of you to start your own road to weight loss and I want you to know that when you have a bad day or week for that matter...don't let it get you down!!! Make that next day or next week your strongest you have ever ever had! Get out and give it 110 percent! When you feel like giving up and giving in don't! Do yourself a favor and keep your head up! Know that I'm here to support you and you can call or write anytime! I have been through many obstacles on my road to weight loss and I'm sure there not over with! But I have prevailed every time and you can too! It means alot to me when somebody tells me that I have inspired them to start on there own road to weight loss or when somebody calls me or asks me something that pertains to losing weight or feeling better about themselves. I don't have all the answer and I never will! but you can be damn sure I'm going to try my best to keep you motivated and keep you on track to your goals! Like I always say! If you want something bad enough, you will go out and give it all you got until you get it, if not you will make excuses to why you cant have it! Until next time!! Keep fighting the good fight! I'm here for YOU!

Halfway Point!!

Well,

I first started on my road to weight loss in Jan of 2010 and this week marks not only the three month point but also my halfway point! I'm down 39lbs and plan on losing at least another 40lbs! It has been a very long and hard road so far, but let me tell you its been worth it! I feel the best that I ever have and I cant believe the change myself! I have been told that I have inspired many to start there own road to weight loss. If that is the case I'm very flattered and very proud of all of you! I never thought I would see the day when I was below 300lbs again! I had more then enough excuses to why I couldn't make it to the gym or why I couldn't eat healthy!! If you have started your own road to weight loss I encourage you to keep at it!! some days will be harder then others and your going to feel like crashing! but don't give up!! hang in there and keep giving it your all!! I am in a size 38 pant now and I have been wearing some XL shirts!! I also recently brought 2 pairs of uniforms to the tailor to have them taken in!!! yes shrunk!!! I cant even begin to tell you how good it felt to walk in there and tell them to go ahead and shrink um up!!! I want to tell you all if I can do it you can do it!!! I'm well on my way and you can be too!!! Hey to top it all off I have been talking to a special lady!!! Life is good people!! keep shrinking the waistline and stay in touch!!! I'm here for YOU!

Just a little update on things

Well,

I must say things are going pretty well for me! I'm still losing weight and feeling great! I started jogging after work about 3 or 4 weeks ago and let me tell you!!! I never thought I would be able to say I Herb Duggan can jog never mind jog 2.2 miles without stopping!!! I still have to work on my breathing a little bit because I've still been getting cramps.. but its nothing that's holding me back!! I signed up for the Jay Lyons 5k road race today and It was a great feeling! I cant wait to get out there and hit the streets! I still continue to get compliments and support from family and friends and it means alot!!! It's what keeps me going!! As far as anybody who has reached out to me recently for some encouragement or guidance in regards to your own road to weight loss, do what I said and don't look for excuses to why you cannot do it! get out there and give it all you got!! even if its for a half hr! Make little changes that will lead to big changes and better health!! and to those of my friends already well on there was down the road to weight loss, keep up the work!! I 'm very proud of you!!!

Its a great day to be alive!

Well,
In the past few weeks I have accomplished something I never even thought I could do, and that is jog more then 10 feet without passing out! It was just last week when I started jogging and this week I have completed a whole 2 miles without stopping!! It does help when you have a partner such as Chris Cherry or Chief Desrosiers but regardless solo or with a partner I have been getting out there and giving it all I've got! Now onto the weight issue! I have been weighing myself about every other week and most times I have been very happy with the results! Well this past weigh in I was down 2lbs! I sat there in disappointment in the locker room saying to myself "I ONLY lost 2lbs..?" well after a long day of thinking about ONLY losing 2lbs I thought... Why am I so hard on my self for ONLY losing 2lbs? I came to the conclusion that I would no longer consider any weight loss to be "ONLY" x amount of lbs because any weight off your body is a good thing whether its 1 or 10lbs it is still weight that you will not have to carry around anymore!!! Over the last few months I've had many people tell me I'm an inspiration to them and they even went as far as hiring Andy or going to the Gym on there own. Well if it wasn't for all you people giving me support and inspiring me to give 100 percent then I would probably still be making excuses to why I cant work out or lose weight! So with that being said and learning from that experience I wish you all would just stay away from the scale and only go on it once in a while maybe once or twice a month! Its good to know how much you lost but it also will make you upset if you get on it and there is no weight loss!! but that doesn't mean there was no progress!!! Your making your body stronger!!! your clothes start to fit better!!! and your doing a good thing by getting in shape!!! Soo all of you out there keep fighting the good fight your all doing a hell of a job!!! Feel free to get in touch with me if you need guidance or support!!! Thanks again for all your SUPPORT!

End of Week 8 !

Well tomorrow marks the end of week 8 and my 2 month mark! There was a point where I wanted to throw in the flag and just say "fuck it" because that was the easiest thing to do and hell its alot easier to just say "fuck it" and just be lazy! Well you know what?!! I have never felt so good in my entire life and I actually can't wait to hit the gym each and every day! Its a rush like no other to get you heart racing and your blood pumping! I can remember the day when I walked into Old Navy looking to buy a new outfit..Soo I walked over to the button down shirts and found one I liked.. I slipped it on and started to button it up..Well I made it about 2 buttons up and Its started to get tight as if I was going to burst at the seems... I couldn't believe it....My favorite place to shop and I cant even fit into there clothes anymore... I was pretty depressed but yet I still managed to find excuses to why I couldn't go to the gym and eat healthier..It was always easier to say "Well I'll start next Monday, that way I'll start on a new week" well any of you who are saying this or have said something similar.. your full of shit..because you and I both know when Monday comes its gonna be next week because you happen to find something better to do! There comes a time when you have to put the excuses aside and take the bull by the horns!! Believe me when I say.. I was the worst when it came to excuses and I had them all!!! Look at me now I'm 2 months into I'm down almost 30lbs and I feel GREAT!!!! So let me leave you with this in ending... IF I CAN DO IT YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Quit with all the excuses and get out there!!! Hell give me a call I'll go for a run with you!!! I would also like to commend Cherry for saying goodbye to 290 this week!!! Colleen T for giving it all she has with Andy!!! and Pamos for giving it all she has with Andy as well!!! I'm very proud of all you!!! Keep up the Good Work!

Week 7 Pics

End of Week 7 & Weight Update!!

Well it's the end of week 7 and I can honestly say I have never felt this good in my life! I feel like I have more pep in my step and a whole new outlook on life! I had my Official weigh in this morning in which I was very happy with the results! 283lbs which is a total loss of aprox. 27lbs since week 1! I can feel the difference in the way my clothes fit and my jeans seem to fall right off me!! Well I still have a long long road ahead of me but I'm very excited about it! I have to congratulate Pam on her first session with Andy and also Colleen T for starting the process with Andy I'm very proud of the both of you and just remember there's no room for excuses!!! just get out there and do it!!! if I can do it you can do it!! I'm here for you and I appreciate you being here for me! Thanks again to everybody for your continued support!

End of Week 6!

Well Guys!! I'm at the end of week 6!!! I feel great I'm back into my routine and I'm feeling stronger! Next week is a big week for me because I have a weigh in on Friday!! I feel as if I'm past the point of no return and I'm definitely not giving up or giving in!! The new Herbie is on the way! Also I like to congratulate Pam for taking the initiative and taking her first step to her wellness! I'm proud of you Pamos!

Weight Loss Pics

Weight Loss Slide Show!

The end of week 5 and WEIGHT UPDATE!

Well,
the end of week 5 is here and I feel like I'm back on my game again! I had a great week at the gym and Andy and I really put alot into this past weeks workouts. I'm starting to feel better as everyday passes and I feel like my goal is just around the corner and is very achievable! I went into work a little early this morning to weigh myself..and guess what??? 290.00!!!! That means my current loss is 20lbs!! Well its back to the gym today with Andy and I'm being told we are gonna have a very intense workout today!! I can't wait!! I will keep you all updated!! and THANKS again to all who are supporting me!! whether its by a phone call or just a facebook comment! it all helps soo much more then you know!! THANKS again you know who you are!

The start of week 5

Well...
as you all know I didn't hit the gym too hard this past week..I felt like shit and couldn't do it..Well I was back today!! I'm back at it and let me tell you it was not easy!!!I had to push myself to my limit several times! But I feel good now and its back on!! I'm going to be very strict this week and I plan on losing some more lbs by the this Friday! Ill keep you all apprised to whats going on! and once again thanks to all who keep pushing me to not give up!! because we all know how easy that is to do!!

Update on Progress...or lack there of...

Well..

It all started because I got a really bad cold...Couldnt breathe good...Sore throat and all of the above... I had to cancel my sessions with Andy..I felt like crap and I couldnt workout which led me to feeling even worse. I fell off the wagon and kinda ate like crap for a bit...But its not over!! I set to start up again with Andy Friday...I didnt lose sight of my goals and I have all intentions on still getting there!! Theres no stopping me and the mission I'm on! I apreciate all of the support and I wanted to update my supporters! Thanks for keeping the faith and not giving up on me!! especially you Andy!

Stand Still.........

Well,
Its the end of week 4 and I've come to a stand still...I have developed the symptoms of strep throat. I had to cancel my appointment with Andy Friday and feel guilty about it, but there was no way I would have had the stamina to make it through a session. I'm still determined and plan on hitting the gym hard on Monday with Andy..I have come too far to let anything go..I plan on eating very..very healthy all next week and getting back on track..Well I must go now and get some rest.. Thanks to all for your support! I'll be in touch next week!

Knee Update

Well...
My knee seems to be feeling an awful lot better!!!!Full steam ahead on the workout tomorow Andy! I haven't been this excited since the time I got pepper sprayed!

Begining of week 4

Well,
today marked the beginning of week 4 for me! Today's session was a good one...could quite possibly been one of the longest hours of my life! It was tough....not only because it was Monday but my body just wasn't having it! My arms would shake upon my last few sessions of my set..my knee was a little sore but not bad! Andy was right there pushing me and giving me the inspiration I needed to finish. It may seem as if I'm complaining and I'm miserable with days such as today..well it just so happens to be the opposite..I live for days like today..because they help me with the realization that my goal will be that much closer! Until next time Thanks Again for all your support!

Weight Update!!!!

Well I was requested by Andy to do an Official weigh in this morning.. So I got to work went to the locker room and pulled out my trusty scale...yeah know the one I usually hate to get on and used to lie to me all the time!! ha ha Well this morning it brought a smile to my face! Another 6lbs off my body since last time I weighed myself last week!
Its a great way to end week 3 and I look forward to week 4!

Started at 310lbs Current 294lbs

End of Week Two

Well,
I made it two weeks soo far! Friday was a tough session but I made it through it! I cant believe I'm already onto week 3! I'm very tired today and lack the motivation to do anything but I know I will feel a lot better after my session @ 230! Well heres to week 3!!! I'll keep you all posted! and thanks again for all your support!

Tough Day

Well,
This morning I woke up and was just not having it today! I felt like crap and just had no ambition! As the day progressed I dreaded my upcoming session..nothing against you Andy!!! I just wasnt into it today.. Well 2:30 came around and I was off to the locker room to change and get into my groove! I suited up and headed out to the gym! I had a long tough session today with Andy, but in the end when it was all said and done I felt great and It reminded how important this all is to me, and to never give up! So here I am fighting the good fight! Well I will be back later this week with more! Thanks Again Everybody!

Week 2

Well,
Today was the start of week 2 and I'm still going strong. Andy pushed me and my body to the limits today,it was a long tough workout which resulted in me getting sick about 3/4 of the way through again. I didn't let down though!I marched right back out and continued to finish my workout! This time its all about me and there is no stopping me! Well I will keep you all apprised to how the rest of week two goes! Thanks for tuning in and again thanks for all the support!!!

Week One

I contacted Andy Sharry and inquired about his services and fee's, and upon doing so I was very happy with his rates and services available so I scheduled to meet with him on Saturday the 9th of January. The first workout session proved to be a little more then my rather out of shape and somewhat abused body could handle, I actually had to dismiss myself from the workout 15 minutes into it so that I could go to the locker room and toss my cookies! It was about 5 minutes worth of toilet hugging then I was back out in the Gym and ready to go. Andy was very understanding and made me aware that most people do get slightly sick upon doing such strenous activity, such as I did. This made me think, the old me would have said screw it, its not gonna work out...its a pain in the ass...blah...blah...blah. Well that was the old me...Its a new year and a new Herb! I have never wanted anything more in my life, and I can already feel a little change in attitude and my general health. I was last weighed at my Doctors Office in September of 09 at a whopping 310lbs. I weighed myself today 01/15/10 and I came in at 303lbs! I posted a couple of before pictures so that you too can experiance my transition as Andy makes me into a lean mean fighting machine! More to come people!