UConn Husky born, raised, and double graduated. The Milkman.🥛
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1 year ago, I stood in front of this mirror at 605 pounds and decided I was taking my life back.
Today, I stand here at 484.6 lbs. Down over 120.
I have a long way to go to claiming victory. But I look back on this year with pride. And I’m unashamed and unafraid to keep going.
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My first 100 pounds are already gone.
How hard could another 100 be?
Making progress every week. Full steam ahead.
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I just realized that Gigi Bryant was supposed to be coming to UConn next year and that meant Kobe would start showing up to a bunch of games too and now I’m depressed.
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Breanna Stewart went 122-1 in her last 123 games at UConn.
None of those wins were decided by single digits.
April 5, 2016: Led by Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) Moriah Jefferson (@_BonnBonn), and Morgan Tuck (@M_Tuck3), @UConnWBB wins an 11th National Championship and the 4th in 4 years
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Pleased to announce I’ve lost ~100 pounds in 8 1/2 months.
Photo on the left is when Coach Hurley told me he believes in me. I couldn’t have gotten this far without the support from all of you. This is only the beginning of an amazing journey. 🥛
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The way Coach K and Jay Wright handled their respective retirements says a lot about each of them.
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I’ve never been proud of how I look. And I haven’t been honest with myself. But there’s no time like the present to make changes.
I will defeat my obesity. Believe that.
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It took me a long time to have the courage to share my actual weight publicly. I constantly deal with feelings of shame and embarrassment.
But I’ve realized I can’t help the choices I made in the past. And deciding to be the best version of myself is the best choice I can make.
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First day of March.
Down 6 more pounds this month to bring the total to 126 pounds.
Not my strongest month but progress is progress.
Heading out to Providence for the UConn game.
Good vibes only.
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I go on Twitter at 2 am and we’re canceling Richard Dawson for stuff he did 40 years ago?
Guys, it was the 70s. A game show host kissing contestants doesn’t even crack the top 50 weirdest things about that decade.
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I’ll tell ya something else, the UConn women are set up really nicely for a run at a repeat next year despite losing Paige.
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Weight loss update, 7/11:
50 pounds. Big 5-0. The half century mark.
The first 50 have been really tough. The next 50 will be even tougher. The next 50 after that, who knows? This is the hole I put myself in. But I’m determined to dig myself out, and I’m confident in my path.
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I feel awful for Juju Watkins for what happened to her, but you are barking up the wrong tree if you’re trying to use that to minimize UConn after how the last 4-5 years have gone for UConn.
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If Geno manages to get a team with literally half of the roster on the bench injured to the Final Four, this should go down as his best coaching job.
And Paige better get her respect too.
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This is what the Bueckers era was supposed to be.
This is what all those injuries took from us.
These girls deserve every ounce of this.
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Weight loss check in, week 1:
Hi everyone. Today, I start my new weight loss journey. Last year, I made progress, but I fell off the wagon and failed to reach my goals. But failure isn’t permanent if you’re willing to try again. I have a new plan, and I’m going to get this done.
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I could give a long speech about how much UConn has meant to me and how much I’ll miss it but idk if that’s appropriate.
UConn is a part of me. I’ll never truly leave. Hell, I’ll probably be back next weekend for a baseball game.
Thanks for a great 6 years, UConn. See you soon.
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You forgot the part where she wins custody of the children in the divorce case and he has to pay alimony.
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Weight loss update, 7/27:
Checking in down 54.1 pounds in 5 months. Going to see a doctor this week to see if there’s anything else I can do to help myself from a medical standpoint. Hoping to keep the momentum going!
I just wish the Yankees would leave the “losing” to me. 🙄
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A normal heart rate, the ability to walk and talk without sucking wind, touching my toes, fitting into a favorite shirt, being comfortable in my own skin. All are things that others do that I struggle with.
But after dropping 89 lbs, I’m working to fix that and a whole lot more.
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I was very fat before, I’m very fat now, I’ll probably be very fat for a long time.
But that doesn’t mean I can’t get out of this one day. And that definitely doesn’t mean I should give up on myself. Living healthier and making good decisions is the best thing I can do.
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I don’t wanna hear another word from anybody about the game passing Geno by or any garbage like that.
That man is one of the greatest coaches of any kind to ever live.
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A lot of folks are really telling on themselves that they didn’t watch women’s basketball before Caitlin Clark came along in the replies. Otherwise, they’d know that Kobe himself gave her that nickname. But to them, she’s just an old hater.
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“I want you to go and kick some ass on your weight loss journey. Because I believe in you and so do a whole lot of others. And I promise we’re gonna do our best to make you proud again this March.”
This was on Senior Day. There’s no one I’d rather have representing my school.
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Weight loss update, #7:
When I revamped my weight loss efforts 6 weeks ago, one of my short term goals was to be down 20 pounds in time to hopefully see UConn play for a national championship. Well today I reached that goal.
I’m down 4.1 pounds this week and 20.2 pounds total.
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It got lost in the shuffle, but Geno, as if he still needs to prove anything, once again showed his coaching brilliance.
Down 4, the announcers had no idea why he was fouling with a minute left, but he saw something and exploited it to get a key steal and make it a 50/50 finish.
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Georgetown had their coach die of cancer right before a season in which they were picked to finish 10th in the league.
Just a fantastic feel-good story.
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Geno was literally making fun of his former players and these people have to make it about themselves.
Dawn Staley says she wanted A'ja Wilson's statue to be the only one around.
"Contrary to the belief of one of my coaching colleagues, her statue wasn't in response to winning a national championship. It was in response to being a winner at life."
@GamecockWBB @wachfox
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Last month or so has been tough, but I reached the 60 pound threshold in my weight loss journey today, guys. That’s in just over 6 months.
Feeling blessed and motivated 🙏
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I love that Azzi Fudd got most outstanding player.
She almost became forgotten behind the stardom of Paige and Strong. She’s a #1 recruit whose career hadn’t quite gone to plan. And you know it killed her that she couldn’t help last year.
Next year will be awesome for her.
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Today, I reached 75 pounds total in my weight loss journey.
I started my new medically-based program recently and I’m already feeling the effects, dropping 12 pounds in about a week and a half.
Obviously that pace won’t hold up, but I have a lot of faith in what I’m doing.
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In 2024, I lost 111 pounds, rebuilt old friendships, and made a lot of progress on my mental health. I have a long way to go, but I’m in a much better place than I was last year.
It’s never a bad time to start being the best version of yourself. I hope you all remember that.
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Weight loss check-in, #4:
I’m down 11.6 pounds overall. Been able to string together 3 strong weeks to start. My coworkers have become aware of my efforts and have started accompanying me on 15-20 minute walks during the work day to stay active. Did that 4 times this week.
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And in our darkest hour, a beacon of light appears.
Geno and the girls will be just fine.
NEWS: Sarah Strong, the No. 1-ranked recruit in the Class of 2024, announces her commitment to UConn women’s basketball
Strong joins guards Allie Ziebell (No. 4) + Morgan Cheli (No. 18) in UConn’s Class of 2024
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Weight loss update, #10:
Bounced back and had a great week this week! Dropped 4.1 pounds to bring my total to 27.7 overall. I was a lot more diligent about walking this week and not snacking. Passing the quarter century mark is nice too. 🙂
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Early season MTE
Jimmy V Classic
Big East regular season
Big East tournament
East regional
National Championship
Everything. This team just won everything.
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SNY gave UConn women’s basketball 13 years of fantastic coverage, and I’m really sad to see the partnership ending.
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I would argue that no wbb player has ever been under as much pressure to deliver a title as Paige was this year. The gravity of wearing that UConn jersey and living up to the standard of past legends is all too real. To suggest she took some easy path is ridiculous if you ask me.
Doesn't change the fact that she's a great player, but imagine if she stayed in MN to represent her home state and build up that program, as opposed to playing alongside multiple WNBA players @ UConn. Would she have led the Gophers to a single national championship game? 🤔
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Let’s see…Dan Hurley at UConn has:
- His 15th top 100 recruit
- 3 top 10 recruiting classes in 4 years (the year they didn’t, they brought in Clingan and Newton)
- 8 players drafted to the NBA
- Oh, and 2 national championships already in the bag
This train is rolling.
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The Big East has a chance to win the men’s NCAA tournament, the women’s NCAA tournament, the NIT, and the WNIT within a 5 day stretch.
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If that screen is not called, Paige puts it up, and misses the 3, I’m sitting here disappointed but almost with a smile on my face knowing UConn put everything they physically had into this run, but it just wasn’t enough and I’d be able to live with that.
Never knowing is awful.
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Weight loss update #6:
I’ve now lost 16.1 pounds in my first month. Long way to go.
I’ve come to appreciate folks like Pete here. It’s a reminder of 2 things:
1. I can always do better.
2. No amount of effort will be enough for some people.
Thanks for the support, everyone. ❤️
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I cannot possibly imagine being a fan of UConn men’s basketball without being a fan of UConn women’s basketball.
I cannot possibly imagine being a fan of UConn women’s basketball without being a fan of UConn men’s basketball.
We are UConn. We are one.
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Ignoring the trolls has done wonders for me mentally.
I know I’m on the right path with my weight loss program and I’m changing my life one day at a time. I don’t much care if someone has something negative to say about how I look. I’m proud of who I am.
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I’ve struggled with mental health in my life very often, and it’s fair to say that UConn sports and all the fun on X is what keeps me going some nights.
These teams and this school bring me so much joy. And from the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who follows along. ❤️
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This UConn women’s program has been through entirely too much shit the last few years.
No mercy.
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Today, I’ve taken a step to further my weight loss efforts. I’ve enrolled into a medically-based weight loss program.
My progress to this point has been self-driven. But I want to make sure what I’m doing is sustainable. And I believe this is the best way to reach my goals. 🙂
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A little news:
I’m officially hopping back on the weight loss grind.
I made good progress last year. But I didn’t reach my goals and I fell off the wagon for a while. But I believe I’m capable of more, and I’m gonna get it done.
Expect weekly updates starting this Saturday.
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You know what? I’ve had enough. I’m taking the advice of many people in my mentions.
From now on, I’m not giving the trolls the time of day. I will just keep scrolling.
I know all of you believe in me, and that’s what I’m gonna focus on. No more room for negativity.
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In a sport where there are some awful people who are often celebrated despite doing awful things, I will never understand the sheer volume of hatred for Dan Hurley, a man whose only crimes are being ultra competitive and yelling at the officials.
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Weight loss update #5:
After 4 weeks, I’m down 13.7 pounds. As the carnage of March Madness ensues, making good choices can become difficult. A little bit of bar food here and there wouldn’t kill me, but I can feel good about ordering a salad to watch the games.
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Weight loss update, #8:
Happy Saturday, everyone! This week I shed another 2.4 pounds to bring my total to 22.6 pounds overall.
I’m very slowly working to walk a little further each week, and I’m glad to see my little celebration (Go Huskies!!) hasn’t impeded my progress.
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In light of UConn likely missing on Cooper Flagg, I feel I should remind everyone that in less than 2 weeks, we’re raising a banner for a team that had no 5 stars and steamrolled their way to a title. And they just brought in a top 5 recruiting class.
I think UConn will be fine.
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It’s official, I’ve completed my master’s program at UConn.
That’s 5 1/2 years of college and 2 degrees in the books.
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Victory Milk!!
The Huskies are going to the Elite Eight! A masterpiece of a game! Domination from start to finish! Everybody was hooping! This is UConn! This is what we do!
Go Huskies!! 🥛
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The uncomfortable truth hidden beneath the fun of St. John’s losing is that unless Creighton or UConn can upset a 1 seed, the Big East will not make the 2nd weekend.
What a rough year for the conference.
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The Big East should be arrested and tried for war crimes for scheduling the UConn men and women at the same time 3 games in a row.
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I was gonna come on here if we won and let PC fans have it a bit, but I can’t.
I ran into about 10-12 of them who knew me tonight and they all had some encouragement for me.
“That bitch ex of yours doesn’t deserve you.” “Love the weight loss posts!” “Rooting for ya, dude!”
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UConn, Quinnipiac, CCSU, and Yale are all in 1st place in their respective conferences.
Connecticut basketball is on fire.
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The ACC and Big East operate in different worlds financially. The TV contracts and revenue aren’t even comparable.
But money can’t buy soul. And in this city, the Big East is and will always be king.
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A few random college football programs’ record in the last 15 games:
UConn: 11-4
Alabama: 11-4
Ohio State: 11-4
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I just filled out a bracket where I literally chose every game with a coin flip.
Providence won.
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