Hi, I’m Andi. 

Here are some things I enjoy: eating, watching TV, talking about TV, wasting time on the internet, retro fashion, and obscure pop culture references. 

Here are some things I do not enjoy: Physical activity. End of list. 

Last year, I had the fun experience of finding out that I had reached the “Extremely Obese” category on the BMI scale (Thanks, condescending disembodied Asian Wii Fit voice. I don’t come to your house and make fun of you). So, I knew I had to make some changes. I had a bit of a roller-coaster year on the scale. At the height of my weight loss, I had shed 26 pounds, now I’ve gained 14 of those back (sad face). Time to get back on the horse- but where to find the motivation? Then I remembered that in 11th grade, I lost 17 pounds by only allowing myself to watch “The Simpsons” if I was working out while they were on. It was a good strategy. This was pre-instant viewing, so if I didn’t MAKE myself get on the stair-stepper at 5pm, I was going to miss “Marge vs. the Monorail”- not an option. 

So, I’ve decided to challenge myself to get in shape by re-watching a full series while working out. Since this week marked the 18th anniversary of the premiere of BTVS, it seemed a natural choice.  Re-watching a series can be a lot like starting a new fitness regimen. Some days are fun and exciting, and lead to new realizations. Others (like Xander-centric episodes) feel long and tedious and you just have to get through them because you made a commitment, damn it! I don’t really have any set goals with this undertaking. It’s more of an experiment. Hopefully, by the time Willow goes evil, I’ll be squeezing into my yesteryear jeans. So, if you want to talk Buffy with me while I embark on this journey, I’d love for you to join in. 

Andi the Calorie Slayer