Friday 6 January 2023

2023 - Time to do it again?

It's been a bloody long time since I've written a blog post... and I really believed that I was done with Gazzy in Tazzy over a decade ago.

2011 was the year - a year of dedication to health, wellbeing and self-improvement, with some amazing results. There were big changes to my life then, with work, relationships - there was a big transitional period.

In the 11 years since the end of 2011 video, so much in my life has changed. I've changed jobs - I'm out of the call centre and now work in community services, supporting LGBTIAQ+ people. It's a bit of a dream job really. Before I changed jobs, I also started a community group for local queers that has expanded and grown over the last few years and has been a truly emotionally rewarding experience which I am very dedicated to. 

You might remember Adam from the videos back then, well, we are still together after all these years. I proposed a couple of years ago (he said yes) and we're planning a big international holiday together for later this year... 

And that brings to me to why I'm here... Dream Holiday. 

Once the blog ended, I continued to focus for a bit and work got busier, we moved in together, and priorities shifted. In the decade between, I've gained most (if not all) of the weight back, my knees and back hurt often, I have dieted on and off for years, I've developed issues with blood sugar, blood pressure, asthma, a reflux disorder and a terrible stomach with a real fun diverticulitis issue. FUN. 

After all of that - It's still be a challenge to focus on my health and wellbeing - I am working on getting diagnosed for Attention Deficient Disorder, which would explain so much of my life and issues. So... a bit has happened and a bit is happening... 

But... my dream holiday is coming up soon; September this year. 8 months away. Not long really... and if I was going tomorrow, I'd be fucked... So it's time to focus up and stop fucking around. It's been really difficult for me to focus on myself for a long, long time - even when the scary health stuff has happened - But, I DO NOT want to go on this holiday and not be able to walk the distance, or fit the rides, or manage the steps, or walk up the fucking hill. (The slightest incline seems to make breathing more difficult at the moment) - And also, I'm not postponing. I've wanted to go on this trip since I was 10 years old. 

Gazzy in Tazzy was not just about sharing the experience of my struggles - Blogging about the feelings and challenges helped me to focus and stay on track - and from the comments and interactions with others, they found it beneficial and relatable as well, to read about these challenges. 

The blog was not just about weight loss, food and exercise (although that was the main focus); I often got sidetracked and soap-boxed about some shit in the world - and tried and shared all sorts of things.

The dieting and adventures of this fat, gay Trekkie is back. Do people still read blogs?

Monday 9 January 2012

2011 Highlights & Bloopers

Hi Everyone

I know it's been ages since I posted on here... And I am sorry. For those of you not following on Facebook... I haven't stopped... I've still been on the way to health and shit, just haven't had much to update on and/or footage to post for you.. So it's been a bit quiet. I want to change that! :)

To start us off... Here is my 2011 video. It includes some highlights of the year and a lot of bloopers (be warned, there is a fair bit of swearing involved.. So if the F Word bothers you, skip.. )

Please enjoy this look back at 2011 and let me know what you think... I look forward to what I can bring to you all in 2012...

Peace out, homie!




Gazzy

Sunday 4 December 2011

At the Movies - Immortals

We're Back!

Here's our review of the new 'Immortals 3D'. More Blog Updates coming soon... With a 2011 catch-up and highlights of the year that was... Stay Tuned...



Gazzy.

Saturday 10 September 2011

Webisode 11 - July / August 2011

Hi there everyone!

I'm so sorry for the massive delay in posts and videos and stuff... For those that don't know me personally, I've recently become a full-time employee and with all the after work-hours exercise stuff, leaves my personal life for the weekends and then I get busy... But, this blog and you guys and sharing my story along the way is still very very important to me and not a day goes by I don't think about the blog... So please accept my apology and I will promise to try to be more present on here and on Facebook... Remember if you haven't found me on Facebook, click here and hit the like button to receive the Gazzy In Tazzy newsfeed.

OK... So here it is... The very delayed July/August webisode! Hope you enjoy and as always, please leave a comment here or Facebook... Message me or Email me at GazzyInTazzy@live.com

Thanks guys..


Gazzy.

Sunday 14 August 2011

At the Movies - Green Lantern

At the Movies reviews GREEN LANTERN, with Ryan Reynolds...

Enjoy!

Sunday 7 August 2011

August Will Be My Bitch

A while back I posted about my break up and now it's been almost 3 months... and my friends are probably sick of me talking and talking and talking... and yes, the occasional break down. And this kind of emo-ness has made me slack when it comes to achieving my goals. Yes, I've still been loosing weight but my efforts have been half-assed.

It's a week into August and this week's weigh in was the worst result I've had in a long, long time... And you know what that means? GET THE FUCK MOVING AND DO SOMETHING YOU LAZY BASTARD!!!

So the rest of August is gonna be my bitch! I've talked to the wonderful Sherry Rand (KickStart Fitness - Links to Your Right!!) who is gonna help me with my motivation and get me back into the swing of things... And I've made other plans so that I'm busy for a while. I've got gym between 3 or 5 times a week... 2 group classes a week and a one-on-one training session for boxing... As well as all that I've started walking with my good friend Bianka, which is gonna turn into a walk/jog interval thing so we can get some more training for us to do the Burnie 10 in October! It's happening!

So, fitting all that in with work means I'm gonna be busy busy and I think I'm gonna be tired this week coming and then, hopefully, next week I will be in the routine of it all and I know, I know that after a few days I will start to feel more energetic and stuff... So.. Yay!

The big end-of-year goal was to get under 100... And, if I can keep my focus I WILL reach that goal before the end of October... That's my goal now.. 99.9kg by October 31st... After I reach that goal, I will reassess... I seriously have not thought beyond that under 100 goal.. And I don't want to till I get there...

So... that's gonna be my August... and September and October.. lol.. Working Hard.. And I'm looking forward to it... 

Gazzy.








Thursday 4 August 2011

July Update

Hey everyone

July has been a crazy month... Emotionally up & down and work has been crazy busy and I've been a bit of a mess and all over the show... Plus I had the dreaded man-flu.. the worst I've felt ever.. And that took 10 or 11 days out of my life..

Food has been ok, not great, but ok... Exercise is another story.. I've been slack.. Been to the gym a few times... Even tried doing the 6:30 workout before work a few times... But a 5:30 wake up call is really hard to do every morning.. And then I got sick.. so I'm struggling to get back to the early early mornings.. SLACK!

Because I've been so slack, I haven't got much video footage to put a webisode together... So, this entry is instead of a July episode..

I've had decent (not amazing) weigh in results each week.. and the Monthly Weigh In Result - 114.7kg. That's a loss of 5.4kg for the month and brings my total loss to 32.2kg... Which is kinda awesome!!

32 kilos... Gone...

Needless to say, I've been shopping...

Anyways folks.. I just wanted to give you a quick update.. August WILL BE A VIDEO... I PROMISE.

Gazzy. xoxox

Sunday 31 July 2011

At the Movies - Captain America

I know there has been a pretty big gap between 'At the Movies' videos, but fingers crossed we'll be back every week... And here's our review of Captain America: The First Avenger! Enjoy!



Gazzy

Sunday 3 July 2011

Webisode 10 - June 2011

Here we go folks, the June webisode..

I will attempt to make the July one a bit more substantial, I've been pretty busy lately..

Anyways, Hope you enjoy.. I'll be back soon..




Gazzy

Sunday 12 June 2011

At the Movies - Super 8

At the Movies is back.. with our review of Super 8!

Enjoy!



Gazzy