Last week, I gave you the opportunity to ask Andrew some questions (because I get a lot of questions for him) and you did! There were many questions about his v-necks…but yes, there were some other questions too. In fact, he had so many questions that I decided to split this up between two posts…today and next Wednesday.
Here you go…unedited, unfiltered, this is my hubby of 9.5 years, Andrew…
1. Do you shave your chest?
The best money I ever spent was on Laser Hair
removal. Ladies and gentlemen if you
have ever thought about it, do it. It
was worth every penny.
removal. Ladies and gentlemen if you
have ever thought about it, do it. It
was worth every penny.
2. Why do you love v-necks so much?
I like plain clothes. Ralph Lauren Polos, V-necks (with no logo),
Cowboys/Heat/Yankee t-shirts, and Nike dry-fit shirts.
My wardrobe consists of these staples.
I buy for fit. If a v-neck fits well then I buy like 20 of
them in every color.
Remind you of
anyone?
Cowboys/Heat/Yankee t-shirts, and Nike dry-fit shirts.
My wardrobe consists of these staples.
I buy for fit. If a v-neck fits well then I buy like 20 of
them in every color.
Remind you of
anyone?
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Basic Polos found here
Urban Outfitter’s Super V here
Urban Outfitter’s basic V here
3. Do you have your own style or does Shay
influence you?
influence you?
Own style, although if
Shay told me she didn’t like something, I would change it in a heartbeat.
Her opinion is big to me!
Shay told me she didn’t like something, I would change it in a heartbeat.
Her opinion is big to me!
4.
What do your workouts look like?
What do your workouts look like?
The gym is my sanctuary. I clear my head and it gets me started for the day.
I have had a weight room/conditioning regime consistently since I was 13 years old.
So for 19 years of my life, it has been a daily activity. That doesn’t mean it is
always easy, but I am a true believer that you can create positive habits in your life.
I can honestly say that in the past 5 years, unless it I was on vacation or sick,
I was in the gym at least 5-6 times a week.
I have had a weight room/conditioning regime consistently since I was 13 years old.
So for 19 years of my life, it has been a daily activity. That doesn’t mean it is
always easy, but I am a true believer that you can create positive habits in your life.
I can honestly say that in the past 5 years, unless it I was on vacation or sick,
I was in the gym at least 5-6 times a week.
Now here is the kicker. The way you look is not determined by your habits at the gym, but
mainly by your nutrition. 80% of the way you look right now is based on what you eat.
I eat 7 meals a day consisting of chicken, fish, 24 egg whites, turkey, and limited complex carbs.
Do I want to be a body builder? Absolutely not.
My goal is to have a fitness physique, maintain my health, and relieve my stress.
I believe God has called us to take care of our bodies and therefore I honor God
when I take care of the body he has given me.
It’s not easy or everyone would do it, but as Proverbs 13:4 says,
Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper and be satisfied.
As far as my workout goes, I never stop moving.
For those who go to the gym to socialize, talk on the phone, or stretch for 30 minutes,
please don’t complain that you are out of shape. I see so many people that waste time.
My workout partner Ty and I will super set exercises, run circuits, life heavy sets,
and mix cardio in every day. We never do the same exercise twice,
and we constantly mix up the reps and speed. Always keep your body guessing and push yourself.
Definition of insanity anyone? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
5.
Where is your vacation bag from?
I bought it at the buckle years and years ago.
Where is your vacation bag from?
I bought it at the buckle years and years ago.
Similar bag found here.
6.
What is the key to a happy marriage (especially
when you get married young)?
What is the key to a happy marriage (especially
when you get married young)?
Never give up on your spouse. You will have disagreements, fights, good
times,
bad times, and moments when you can’t imagine what you would have done
without the other person. Marriage is
not a 5 year or 10 year commitment; it is a lifetime,
death till we part, commitment. It isn’t a we’ll stay
together until I find something better,
or I will stay with you as long as this doesn’t happen kind of commitment.
Never give up on each
other and the commitment you made to God.
times,
bad times, and moments when you can’t imagine what you would have done
without the other person. Marriage is
not a 5 year or 10 year commitment; it is a lifetime,
death till we part, commitment. It isn’t a we’ll stay
together until I find something better,
or I will stay with you as long as this doesn’t happen kind of commitment.
Never give up on each
other and the commitment you made to God.
7.
What advice do you have for single gals about
finding a guy?
What advice do you have for single gals about
finding a guy?
Go to church. If you are trying to find your guy in a bar, that is not the guy you want.
There is
nothing wrong with joining a singles Bible study, running as fast as you can
towards Jesus and once in a while looking around to see who is doing the same.
I will tell my daughter the same thing. In whatever circumstance you are in, be
thankful:
single, divorced, heartbroken, engaged, married, and happy.
This is the verse I am currently living
in.
Nothing happens by chance. You are where you are
because that is where
God wants you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks to
God in all circumstances”.
There is
nothing wrong with joining a singles Bible study, running as fast as you can
towards Jesus and once in a while looking around to see who is doing the same.
I will tell my daughter the same thing. In whatever circumstance you are in, be
thankful:
single, divorced, heartbroken, engaged, married, and happy.
This is the verse I am currently living
in.
Nothing happens by chance. You are where you are
because that is where
God wants you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks to
God in all circumstances”.
8.
How many v-necks do you own and where do you buy
them?
How many v-necks do you own and where do you buy
them?
25-30 Urban outfitters (slim fit v-necks)
9.
What are your favorite stores for clothes?
What are your favorite stores for clothes?
10.
What is your relationship like with Sean?
What is your relationship like with Sean?
I have known Sean for 11 years. I am a true believer that relationships go
through seasons.
Sean and I both have a
lot going on right now, so in this season,
we are not as close as we have been
in the past.
I do expect, once the dust
settles, for things to once again be what they once were.
through seasons.
Sean and I both have a
lot going on right now, so in this season,
we are not as close as we have been
in the past.
I do expect, once the dust
settles, for things to once again be what they once were.
11.
How do you set goals and accomplish everything
you set your mind to?
How do you set goals and accomplish everything
you set your mind to?
When I was in
college, we would watch films of our games and practices,
and we would always
focus on the plays in which we made a mistake.
We analyzed what we could
have done differently during that practice or game.
That is not to
say that the great plays weren’t celebrated because they were,
but if all you
do is live in the shadow of the positive play how can you ever
expect to gain
ground? I set realistic expectations for
myself and for my staff.
We don’t always
hit them. If we do, we celebrate for a
brief moment, but then we move on.
If we fail,
we learn from what happened and move on to the next.
You’re not going to win them all, but when
you stack up all the individual tasks,
you have to be moving in the right
direction or you are in trouble.
I have
been very blessed with our business.
God
put me in the right place at the right time, and quite frankly, some of the
decisions
I made to take action or to delay ended up being a God thing.
college, we would watch films of our games and practices,
and we would always
focus on the plays in which we made a mistake.
We analyzed what we could
have done differently during that practice or game.
That is not to
say that the great plays weren’t celebrated because they were,
but if all you
do is live in the shadow of the positive play how can you ever
expect to gain
ground? I set realistic expectations for
myself and for my staff.
We don’t always
hit them. If we do, we celebrate for a
brief moment, but then we move on.
If we fail,
we learn from what happened and move on to the next.
You’re not going to win them all, but when
you stack up all the individual tasks,
you have to be moving in the right
direction or you are in trouble.
I have
been very blessed with our business.
God
put me in the right place at the right time, and quite frankly, some of the
decisions
I made to take action or to delay ended up being a God thing.
12.
What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received?
What’s the best piece of business advice you’ve ever received?
Consistency. This was not necessarily a piece of business
advice rather football
advice that applies in the business world. No matter what happened, Coach Bill
Snyder was
the same. Win or lose, he was always the
same.
We had the same routine, heck, even by my 3rd year in college, I ate the same thing every
week. Most people can do a job, task, or exercise
program for 3 months,
6 months or even a year.
The ones who are successful can do it for longer
periods of time, 5
years, 10 years, forever. The other
never give up.
No matter what happens, always take one more step, make one more phone call,
talk to one more person,
until the whistle blows.
advice rather football
advice that applies in the business world. No matter what happened, Coach Bill
Snyder was
the same. Win or lose, he was always the
same.
We had the same routine, heck, even by my 3rd year in college, I ate the same thing every
week. Most people can do a job, task, or exercise
program for 3 months,
6 months or even a year.
The ones who are successful can do it for longer
periods of time, 5
years, 10 years, forever. The other
never give up.
No matter what happens, always take one more step, make one more phone call,
talk to one more person,
until the whistle blows.
The infamous Coach Bill Snyder
13.
Do you still wish you played professional
football?
Do you still wish you played professional
football?
Let me think. Heck no.
I had my time in the sun, but it was a lot of pain and pressure for many
years. In the end, my body just couldn’t
keep up. Even now, I can’t even play a
game of flag football without being able to walk the next day.
Controlled movements, I can do, but anything
else kills me.
I try to live my life
with no regrets and I had none. I was
able to walk away
(which my agent and some of my family never understood). For me it was more important
to be able to play
with my kids later in life. After 3
surgeries in a year, I was ready
to hang it up.
I still love and respect the game more than anything. I have wonderful
memories of everything, but
I am not one of those guys that still
lives wishing he could go back.
I had my time in the sun, but it was a lot of pain and pressure for many
years. In the end, my body just couldn’t
keep up. Even now, I can’t even play a
game of flag football without being able to walk the next day.
Controlled movements, I can do, but anything
else kills me.
I try to live my life
with no regrets and I had none. I was
able to walk away
(which my agent and some of my family never understood). For me it was more important
to be able to play
with my kids later in life. After 3
surgeries in a year, I was ready
to hang it up.
I still love and respect the game more than anything. I have wonderful
memories of everything, but
I am not one of those guys that still
lives wishing he could go back.
14.
How was it like working with Shay and starting
your own business? How did you not kill
each other?
How was it like working with Shay and starting
your own business? How did you not kill
each other?
When I first started with
State Farm, Shay was actually my boss. I
learned so much from
her. Shay and I
work really well together. We can kind
of read each other’s mind,
so when we are doing things, we are very quick and
efficient.
This is not to say that
sometimes things didn’t get tense. Shay
and I we both realize
that we are not going anywhere. For us, the big “D” is not an option,
so we
have to work things out. Regardless of
what has been said or done,
at the end of the day I love her and I made a
commitment to God.
For those who don’t
know me really well, I am someone that if I say I am going to do
something, or make a commitment, I don’t stop until it is accomplished.
State Farm, Shay was actually my boss. I
learned so much from
her. Shay and I
work really well together. We can kind
of read each other’s mind,
so when we are doing things, we are very quick and
efficient.
This is not to say that
sometimes things didn’t get tense. Shay
and I we both realize
that we are not going anywhere. For us, the big “D” is not an option,
so we
have to work things out. Regardless of
what has been said or done,
at the end of the day I love her and I made a
commitment to God.
For those who don’t
know me really well, I am someone that if I say I am going to do
something, or make a commitment, I don’t stop until it is accomplished.
15.
How did you feel about the
Bachelorette/Bachelor?
How did you feel about the
Bachelorette/Bachelor?
First and
foremost, the producers and everyone that is in production for the show,
are just
the nicest people. I had such a great
experience. The show, which I have
watched every season, is a TV show. This is not
to say that once in a while you don’t catch
magic in a bottle (Sean and
Catherine, Trista and Ryan, Jason and Molly), but a large portion
of the
show is to entertain us as viewers.
Everything you see is real, it’s not scripted,
but there are subtle
hints given that might help get topics and conversations started.
In the end, do you really want people sitting
around talking about the weather for 3 hours?
A little gas on the fire never hurt to get it started. That’s all I am saying.
foremost, the producers and everyone that is in production for the show,
are just
the nicest people. I had such a great
experience. The show, which I have
watched every season, is a TV show. This is not
to say that once in a while you don’t catch
magic in a bottle (Sean and
Catherine, Trista and Ryan, Jason and Molly), but a large portion
of the
show is to entertain us as viewers.
Everything you see is real, it’s not scripted,
but there are subtle
hints given that might help get topics and conversations started.
In the end, do you really want people sitting
around talking about the weather for 3 hours?
A little gas on the fire never hurt to get it started. That’s all I am saying.
In Thailand, filming the final of the Bachelor.
16.
Do you ever tell Shay not to blog about certain
things?
Do you ever tell Shay not to blog about certain
things?
Nope. For those who don’t know me, I am an open
book.
You could literally ask me any
question and I would tell you my thoughts.
I
trust Shay 100%, plus she is a brilliant writer.
book.
You could literally ask me any
question and I would tell you my thoughts.
I
trust Shay 100%, plus she is a brilliant writer.
Thank you so much for all of your questions! The second half or your questions will post next Wednesday!
If you want to follow Andrew, you can find him on Instagram and Twitter @andrewshull.
And for one of Andrew’s absolute favorite things…you need to check out my Butterscotch Monkey Bread this morning (this guy loves butterscotch!)…
And just a few more days left to enter Sheaffer’s big birthday giveaway!!
XOXO
Kelly Jo says
Wow! He is so genuine. What a fun post… it is great to "get to know" your hubby. 🙂
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
SO FUN! Andrew did such a great job answering all of the questions! Maybe in his spare time he should start a blog? Mix and Match Hubby!
The Stewards says
My husband must have the same amount of vnecks! I love them and always buy him 5 colors at a time 😉
Shay, you guys are such a perfect match!! So blessed!
Beth Ann says
Thanks to Andrew for answering those questions…and thanks to the reader who asked #7. I needed to hear that right now. In fact, it brought tears to my eyes. I wrote that verse down and plan on posting it where I can see it often. I've always lived by that belief, but seeing it actually from the Bible is good. Andrew seems like a very upstanding guy and gives hope that there are still good ones left out there!
Stacy says
fun! but where do you store your 24 egg-a-day addiction ;)?! or are you building a chicken coop with your new house? 🙂
Jennifer Cannon says
Ok, heres a funny ( and semi embarrassing ) comment. i woke up at like, 4 am amd apparwntly dreamed that you called me (funny #1) amd told me that " you were sorry, but the Ask Andrew post got post.poned till nect week because Andrew was having trouble amswering!! "
THAT is how excited i was to read this , this week!! And i was totally bummed when i got "the phone call!"
HAHA!!
Now that thats cleared up ( thank Goodness!!) ..I loved, loved, loved this!! He did a great job. His answers were very sincere and genuine! not to mention some of them made me stop and think… " hmm, i should write that down!" Like dont stop till the whistle blows! Love it!
Cant wait till next wed. Hopefullly no bad dreams 🙂
Haha!
Xoxo
Jennifer
Danielle says
Such a fun post Shay! Andrew had such great answers 🙂
Babygirl says
That's one special husband you've got there, Shay!!
Alice says
Thanks for doing this, Andrew! How do you eat 24 egg whites a day? Are they hard-boiled, scrambled, what? Why do you guys not own chickens yet? That is a lot of eggs to buy at the grocery store. LOL!
My son plays football. He is 12 and he absolutely loves it. It makes me sad to think about the possible surgeries he might need some day. But I wouldn't make him quit because of my fears. He plays Defensive End and Wide Receiver. What did you play? Coaches are such a blessing to boys, and girls too. Your coach obviously taught you so much and I hope my son will benefit from a coach like that also.
Jaren says
Loved hearing from Andrew! I can totally tell y'all are married! It is so refreshing to see a husband just as spiritual as his wife! I can tell y'all really push each other in a positive direction and are a team.
char says
Andrew's diet seems very strict and healthy..however I noticed he likes the monkey bread. What about the bundt cakes? Sugar is so "evil" from most accounts.
Amanda S says
Such a fun post! I'm a recent K-State grad and found your blog while my friends and I loyally watched Sean's season. I used to watch the show back when it first started and of course had to pick it back up when "one of our own" was its star.Anyways I am now a regular reader and love your attitude and approach towards life. I loved Andrew's comment about Coach Snyder. He has quite the way of leaving an impression on others, be it a player, or the student body and fans. Thanks for sharing!
Nicole Lee says
Awh I love all of his answers:)
Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says
Such a cool post! I love his transparency. My hubby is a v-neck aficionado too. Beautiful couple in every way!
jen says
Such a fun read…thanks to your hubby for answering! He seems so sweet, sincere and hard-working…like you.
Liz/happymommy says
Love this! What a great post and great answers and he just seems like an all around Awesome guy! You two are truly blessed!!!
Andrea Worley says
this is great! your Husband is such a good sport and seems very very genuine!
Aubrey says
Missouri boys are pretty darn great. And MO boys with the last name Shull are my second favorite MO boys out there. 🙂
Rachel says
I really liked his answers to #6 and #7! such solid, God-centered advice. fun to hear things from his perspective!
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Michelle Sanford says
Wow. I'm 19 and hope and pray I find a solid guy like Andrew to share my life with. I have so much respect for y'all's family and relationship!
Jenna says
Thanks this was fun! I'm going to have my husband read it! 🙂 I'm curious what Andrew does for professional/dress clothes? I think my husband's casual style is similar to Andrew's, so I'd love to know what he wears for work/church/formal occasions. Thanks!
Hannah says
When does Andrew start his own blog?! HAHA! Loved it. I'm still in shock about his eating habits…7 meals a day…2 dozen egg whites! Wow! Now I'm super curious who ate all these bundt cakes!
P.S. I don't know if it was just my computer (I still use Internet Explorer at work), but this post was formatted pretty strangely. It looked like it had a bunch of html code in it.
Anonymous says
I love Andrew's use of scripture! He seems like a great guy! Protein is so necessary, but veggies are huge too. 😉
Laurie S says
Shay, Andrew…
Thank you for sharing part of your lives with this post. I can see your commitment, love, devotion to each other and to God in Andrew's words.
Blessings – Laurie S
Team Harries says
I love his heart for the Lord!
Anonymous says
I really enjoyed this post! Y'all are the most energetic, magnetic couple!! I love the 1 Thess 5:18 verse but it's unfamiliar to me. All the translations I find are about giving thanks in present circumstances. Would Andrew mind sharing what translation that's from? Thanks!!!
Paula says
Thanks for sharing Andrew! Very open.
Sweets? What do you do about the sweets? Any input on meals made?
mel @ the larson lingo says
Love this series!!!! Andrew seems like an awesome guy (duh, you wouldn't have married someone who wasn't awesome!) Loved all his answers! He & Kevin would get along great. I never realized Andrew wore so many v-necks. And, I can't get over the egg whites. 24 a DAY?!?!?!? Do you go to Costco & store your eggs in a separate fridge? Too funny.
Slightly Askew Designs says
So fun! Great job, Andrew 🙂
Anonymous says
Can you please clarify about the verse quoted in 1 Thess? I love what he wrote, but every version I have checked on that scripture talks about giving thanks in every circumstance, and that seems very different from what Andrew said. Just wondering if you have another version or if he was mistakenly quoting another verse. Thank you!
Julie H. Schaal says
Awesome to hear you honor God! My husband and I are both pastors and have been married for 22 years now and we say the same thing all the time-want to meet a great potential spouse? Go to church! It worked for us.
Mix and Match Mama says
You found the typo! Yes, the scripture had been left off the sentence. I updated it now.
Anonymous says
I would love to hear his version of your love story and how you became a couple and then became one. Such a great family!! I thank Jesus for Sean in the way that I was able to connect to your blog as a Godly woman!! Such inspiration from you dear Shay!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Andrew eats everything he listed PLUS whatever I make for dinner. And he always, always tries my desserts and other goodies. He's my #1 taste tester!
Anonymous says
I really needed to hear the verse about being where God means for you to be. I have been struggling with diappointment about a job change but I know I am where I am supposed to be.
Thanks, Andrew and Shay!
Maureen W. (Maryland) says
Hi, Shay. I feel badly that I haven't commented in a while, especially since often I have to catch up on a week's worth of your posts rather than read them daily. This one stuck with me all day. Nobody would argue that Andrew is extremely handsome, but his words make you forget that since his inner beauty shines so brightly. I am going to save this for my son to read someday as an example of how to be a good man.
XOXO
Paula says
Are you as conscious of protein Shay?
Andrew, are you cracking eggs or do you buy pasteurized egg whites in a canister? I have looked at those, wondering if they are good. Suppose to be aable to add them to drinks without taste.
Anonymous says
Does Andrew eat the food you cook for dinner, considering most have some kind of carb? For example, your post today – will he really eat the Texas Toast? I struggle with my husband because he too has a strict diet. It may be silly but I want us to all eat the same food at dinner. How do you reach a compromise?
Mix and Match Mama says
Andrew uses the whites from Omega 3 eggs. He buys 12 dozen a week (I refuse to buy that many eggs for him…it's embarrassing!) The Omega 3 eggs are so much healthier for you than the egg whites in the container. He eats carbs if I make them for dinner but I always stick with whole wheat pastas and other whole grain products.
Audrey says
What a great piece; thoroughly enjoyed every word – especially #7. Love that advice for all the singles. You're both extremely blessed to have each other. God is good!
Christine says
thanks for sharing the verses – keep pressing on and shining the light! =)
it is an encouragement to see how hard you guys follow after God!
Amy says
I had no idea Andrew is a State Farm agent! My husband just finished his 1st year as an agent in SC. As if I didn't love your blog enough… 🙂