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Andy Aubin

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hatboro Dad Sheds 125 Pounds, Inspires Many

'Big Andy' Aubin of Hatboro set out on a running and weight loss journey that resulted in him losing more than one-third of his body weight.

Andy Aubin has been known as “Big Andy” for as long as he can remember.  “I had always been a bigger guy,” said the 6-foot-3 Aubin. “Before I was just the taller and broader of all of my friends.” But, then Aubin, 35, of Hatboro, met the love of his life, Jenn, got married, got comfortable and started packing on the pounds. When the couple’s daughter, Tessa, was 6 months old in November 2011, Andy, at 330 pounds, hit a rock bottom of sorts. “I always knew I was really overweight,” Aubin said. “I resigned to the fact of me just being me. When you add her to the mix it just became not acceptable anymore.”  So, on Nov. 18, 2011, in his first post on his newly launched blog site, Aubin vowed to not only lose weight, but to begin running. …

Ashish Sitapara MD

9:32 am on Monday, February 4, 2013

Great job Andy! I just launched Newtown Weight Loss Center and our first patient already lost 5lbs in just the first week. (You can find us on Facebook under Signature Medicine). She got a way to go to catch up to you but she will. I emailed her your inspiring blog to keep her on track.   more ›

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Hatboro Runner Organizes Virtual 5K

To participate in Andy Aubin's 5K fundraiser, runners can do a virtual run anytime and anywhere between Feb. 1-3.

Andy Aubin has done 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and mud runs. In an effort to be eligible to participate in the 10-mile Broad Street Run, the Hatboro runner and weight loss champion is lacing up his sneaks for a virtual run.  “It’s a race like any other,” Aubin said of his Chilly Cheeks Virtual 5K, which participants can run anytime from Feb. 1-3. “Run whenever and wherever.” Aubin said he’s aiming for 60 runners and hopes to raise $1,500, which would be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Just like in regular scheduled races, runners will receive certificates and medals and will be entered to win prizes. After registering, paying the $25 fee and completing a 5K run, participants would just email Aubin their race results. Aubin, who has…

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