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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Belt-Hole Progress & Burpee Contest Maybe?

In mid-August I wrote a post on the Bulletin of the Belt where I tracked my weight loss progress with the belt loop I was on.  I'm due for the next post on the topic in February, but I want to toss some of my belts out of my closet so I thought I'd to the post now.



So far (last 8 months) I've lost 9 inches worth of belt-holes, and about 55 or so pounds (of fat).

Just as a feeler: Anyone interested in a burpee contest?  Most burpees in 2 mins.  I'll host the contest and I'll see if I can't get a few prizes for the winners that everyone can use.
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38 comments:

  1. A Prelude To...January 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    WOW to the belt picture and your amazing determination to shrink the tummy! Congrats on a job well done! AMAZING when you look at it that way!

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  2. AdrienneJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    NINE inches! Wow that is awesome. Good work Andrew.

    Did you say burping contest? I'm IN!

    Or was it burpee? I suck at those so I guess I'm still in. :)

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  3. Georgia SnailJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    The best $15 I spent in a long time was having to go get a new belt as my old belts were all too big! CONGRATS!!!!

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  4. KatieJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Yayyy for smaller belts!!

    And you know i'm in on the burpees ;)

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  5. KovasPJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    "NINE inches! Wow that is awesome." Yeah, that's what she said.

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  6. JenniferJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Great visual representation of the battle of the bulge! Super job in your weight loss!

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  7. Lucas R. TuckerJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    down for the burpess. Let me know when, in case I abscond from blogger and don't see the post.

    Great job on the belts. You reminded me I still need to buy new ones.

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  8. RaeJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    That is fabulous Andrew! Great work!

    I'd do a burpee contest!

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  9. HeatherJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Congratulations on making such awesome progress!

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  10. Karen RJanuary 25, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    I like how you demonstrated your progress with the belts! Awesome :)

    That is great that you have lost that much weight in 8 months! I'm so jealous!

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  11. PaulJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Awesome Andrew!

    You can take the belts to your shoe repair guy and he can cut them down.

    You'll probably need this done twice before long 8)

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  12. JillJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Burpee contest? As long as I win, I'm in!

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  13. EmzJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    loving
    the
    belt
    photos.

    freaking. awesome.

    And uhhhh - yaaaaa. count. me. in.

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  14. Fruit FlyJanuary 25, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Wow - that is freaking awesome! Go you with those belts!!

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  15. TRI714January 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    The best measuring stick I have seen in forever !!! Burpies rock !
    I have recently found another wardrobe in another closet :)

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  16. JohannJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Really fantastic Andrew! Well done, you are a true inspiration.

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  17. bobbiJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Amazing - GREAT JOB!!!

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  18. One Crazy PenguinJanuary 25, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    A burpee contest? Now that just sounds MEAN!

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  19. TeamarciaJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Nice Brotherhood of the shrinking belt!
    What is it with everyone tempting me with their various contests lately?

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  20. Still RunningJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Awesom. I'm in for burpees too!

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  21. BobJanuary 25, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Awesome!

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  22. ShutUpandRunJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    OK I'm dump. I know what belt holes are and I know that moving 9 belt holes is ridiculous progress in the weight loss department, but I don't know what the heck a burpee is. Unless is a person who is burped upon, in which case I am in.

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  23. ShutUpandRunJanuary 25, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Hahhah. Little SUAR slip. I meant, "OK I'm dumb."

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  24. ONEHOURIRONMANJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Great job!! Keep going, no turning back now!

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  25. EwaJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Give yourself a big pat on the back. Obviously whatever you are doing is working for you. Keep at it.

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  26. ElizabethJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Good job on the weight loss, I think am in for the burpees I think.

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  27. The Boring RunnerJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Amazing. Next up: one of those pictures of you standing in front of your "old" pants!!

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  28. Jim ... 50after40January 25, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    That's awesome man! You are an amazing success story ... congrats on your wonderful accomplishment!

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  29. BabyWeightMyFatAssJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    That's great!!

    * snort * Kovas.

    And by burpees you mean burping a baby, I am easy peasy with that but if it's what you were showing in that video than umm maybe next time!

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  30. UnknownJanuary 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    pretty soon you are going to be adding new holes or buying new belts!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Impressive belt progression! I'd have to see more details about the contest before I commit myself!

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  32. Chris KJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Congrats to you, Sir. That is truly awesome. See, I told you that you will soon be inspiring other people. Maybe you have already. Kudo's to your Coach too. Whatever her name his.

    I've never done burpees. I do challenge Marcia to a bench press contest.

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  33. The Green GirlJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    That is awesome! ::high fives::

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  34. Matthew BradfordJanuary 26, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    You really should look into infographic-ist positions. This chart of buckles illustrates so many things from the tension of the belts to the location of the holes.

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  35. Anabela (Bela) NevesJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Wow a picture really is worth a thousand words. Congrats on the 55lb loss!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    WOW!!!!!!!! :D

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  37. Glenn JonesJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Love the belt hole weight loss pic! A photo tells a thousand words!

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  38. Matty OJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    You own A LOT of belts buddy.

    Congrats. To be honest, dropping pant sizes and achieving a new belt loop are the happiest days in a man's life :)

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