Here is a bonus blog post for the day!
It is Super Bowl Week!
Since I am a Carolina Panthers fan I am not very excited about the game.
On one hand, the Arizona Cardinals destroyed the Panthers in the NFC Divisional game. On the other hand, I do not like the Steelers.
I do love all the press conferences that go on all week.
So I thought I could answer some more questions that have been sent to me.
Q: Loose Skin? You got it? Are you going to get surgery to get it off?
A: I do have some. Believe it or not, I actually do not have as much as I thought I would. In fact, with working out, I think some of it has toned up. I have some in my upper arms, thighs, and a little on my stomach.
I wrote a post about it before, and I think it is a very valid question. Here is my response:
I am going to live with the skin. It does not pose a health risk, although the surgery does, and it is VERY costly! The only way you really can see the skin is if i am naked. So I do not think anyone will be seeing the skin.
It also reminds me about the struggle of weight, and how I am not perfect by any stretch of the imagination (no pun intended!)
Q: How much Water do you drink a day? Do you only drink water?
A: I drink about 1.5-2 gallons of water a day. I take in a good amount of fiber, so I need the water to clean my system.
I did start to have a cup of black coffee here and there. I never was a coffee drinker before. Now, I enjoy my cup.
Q: Does Weight Watchers like you? Do you still post on the boards?
A: Yes and No. The majority of people I have met in this journey have been members of Weight Watchers, which are some of the nicest people in the world. Not only supportive, but very helpful!
The main WW...not so much. They have told me that I lost the weight too quick, and I will not become a leader because in order to become one, you must be the weight that WW says is a "desired" weight. For me, it is around 160. Sometimes at 208, I think I look too skinny!
I do believe in the program, and it has helped me, along with many other things.
On the boards, I rarely post now. Sometimes I will sprinkle a comment here or there, if I update a picture or something. i am a nuisance to the die hard threaders out there, and I understand their point! The truth is, I am not a good forum person. I post and run. Email, Facebook and this blog are the best ways to get in touch with me, since it goes to my phone!
Q: Do you belong to any other weight loss/fitness communities?
A: Yes! I LOVE SPARKPEOPLE!! It is like Myspace meets Facebook meets Forums meets Blogs! I have not met a single mean person on there. In fact, I have met some of the nicest people on there! Very supportive and it gives some awesome information!
I also like Traineo and Myfitnesspal. If you know of any more, please share with me! I meet such nice people in all the groups!
Q: Who are your favorite Bloggers?
I have a ton.I am going to highlight them more often! They are all on my blogroll. Some are more fun than others, but all are great. Here are my personal favorites, part one:
1. Carlos- The best 48 seconds you will get out of any day. Bold, brash, honest! Love it!
2. Pamela- Kept off over 150 pounds for some time. Also, let me know if you meet someone nicer. I have not!
3. Israel- His website is like Disneyland! Mine is like a mechanical horse in front of a grocery store!
4. Mizfit- How does this woman have time to write witty comments on so many blogs. Another real nice person, and a fun writer!
5. Linda- This English Teacher has a great blog, and puts things in perspective!
6. Giyen- It is like the cereal Kix. Don't know why, but I love it! No, I know why, she writes very well!
Here are some others. If you are looking for Inspiration:
Karen, Wes, Spunkysuzi, Steve
If your blog is not on my blogroll, let me know an I will pop it on. Also, I love so many blogs that I think I will highlight some every so often. more than once a month!
Q: Do you get a lot of negative email?
A: Yes! I get a lot now. It ranges from I cheated, to I am a cocky SOB, to I will gain the weight back soon. At first it bothered me. I would like if I said it still does not bother me.
The funniest thing that put it into perspective was I got a anonymous email. No name, nothing, just the email address. Here is what the email said:
" I wish my blog was popular enough to get negative email!"
I guess it comes with the territory :)
Those are some questions I have gotten. let me know if this interests you. I love answering what I can!
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Hey, thanks for the bonus blog today!! I was needing it! Hey Tony, you are cocky! I think its great. Keep it up. Someone who has done what you have done, deserves any amount of cockiness! Everyone should realize that you have your way of doing this weight loss thing, and it suits you. They can be skeptical, jealous, cynical, or whatever, but hey, guess what? It worked for you, right? I am proud of you and your success. Its AWESOME!
I love it when you give us some ideas on what works for you. Gives me a chance to try out some stuff and see if it works for me too! I mean, I wouldn't be trying a zillion different kinds of apples if it weren't for you!! (I am not being sarcastic here, just grateful and honest!)
Again, your hard work is helping not only you, but me too! I appreciate it! (Sorry for the long comment! Wordy today!)
Dude - you flatter me.
Some times I get a bit wrapped up in other stuff and don't have time to read all the blogs on my roll (I always get caught back up eventually), but whenever I see a new post from you or Carlos, I make sure I read it because I'm sure to get something honest and down to earth from the former and something hilarious and pragmatic from the latter.
Keep on rockin, little guy.
The skin does continue to tighten up ... over time. Patience is hard though. I think it's the hardest thing about weight loss.
Ah, the loose skin dilemma. I'm just going to play the "wait and see" game. If it interferes with exercising, like if it hurts or anything slapping around, then off it comes.
And I'm curious who would email to say your going to gain the weight back. Even if they really think that, what's the point? How does it help them or you to email about it? Hmmm....
You are always interesting!!
Love your blog :)
Negative e-mail i got one a while ago but found out the guy was a troll so i wasted energy worrying about it!!
Awww, thanks, Tony!
Thanks for sharing! Sorry you get negative email, but I suppose it is nice to be that popular :)
Negative email just gets deleted where I am!
I still think it's awful that you get negative e-mails. You lost weight without surgery. You lost weight for all the right reasons, and you did it in a healthy manner. You try and help others with their struggles with their weight. How can people possibly be negative about that?
Bonus blog... sweet! Negative emails are a bummer, but its just from negative unhappy and unsuccessful people. Ignore and DELETE.
Here's a different kind of question for you. In your pic where you weighed 214.8, there is a giraffe in the background. Any idea where that came from? I have a friend that is a giraffe fanatic and wants to know :)
Thanks for the blog pimp too :)
shucks, thanks t-dawg
I think it is a shame that WW isn't using you as their poster child. You did exactly what we are all supposed to do for weight loss. I have been on WW and lost 25 lbs since September. You are an inspiration to me and I hope you continue this blog for years to come. Any negative comments are just from people who are jealous and not strong enough to do what you have done.
thanks for the link love man. you have inspired me, along with many others bro.
i'm down another 2.8 this week.
Hey... be cocky all you want, you have a right to be! You are definitely an interesting blogger and I am glad I stumbled upon your blog... it's certainly inspirational and always fun. Now, as for hating the Steelers... why I oughta... LOL J/K... my older bro is a HUGE Steelers fan so I gotta support... unless they're playing my Colts, that is! And as for Negativity, it is just envy.
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