Its that time of year - S-B Portly Angler competition ;) . Have you found yourself in this position before?


Waders getting a little tight?
Huffing and puffing more?
Wearing your wetsuit on new moons only?
Tired of the young whippersnappers beating you to your rock?

Have you been asking yourself:

"Does this wetsuit make me look fat?"

Knock down some of that spare tire, and join S-B members Biggest Friekin' Looser competition a/k/a the Portly Angler

2009 winner - ZachS
2010 winner - JRedfly

Cost, is one plug to winner. We'll arrange to get the plugs in early this year (trust me, that will be better, much better)

When does it begin? Seeing we have a late start, anytime starting over the next two weeks will certainly be OK. The longer you wait, the more disadvantage you may be under.



Weekly weigh ins?
Track percentage lost with greatest percentage winning.
No surgical or like methods. A friend had lap band surgery and lost 80 pounds in a couple months mostly due to the resulting infection. This doesn't mention the nasty operation needed to get the infection under control.

What else?

Who's in:

John R - Week 1, starting 320

(Really sad, pathetic, but at least 8 pounds less than this time last year)

I'm in, 270 on Jan 1st. :(

My plan is to get down to at least 220, my ideal goal is 205. And stay there.

Where do I send the plugs John ? I'll also throw in some bucktails and siwashs I tied.

Thanks and here's to a healthier skinner new year!!!!
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As there wasn't a big enough looser last year, I'll repeat my offer of a neat and really rare early BigFish plug to the winner assuming they drop more than 35 pounds.

Good luck!

-spence
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As there wasn't a big enough looser last year, I'll repeat my offer of a neat and really rare early BigFish plug to the winner assuming they drop more than 35 pounds.

Good luck!

-spence
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Consider it mine!!! I'm dropping some serious lbs this year!
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Had this week off and put on some poundage hanging around the house eating all the kids chocolate from Santa ( I have issues :uhuh:). Plus with all the snow I haven't been able to run. Got out today though wearing shorts and couldn't believe it was high 50's on Jan 1. The L St. Brownies must of thought they were in Hawaii.

Well this fat boy is in at 184 shooting for 20 pounds. May the games begin!!! :musc:

I'm in.

280 lbs
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303 here im in. im shooting for 70 overall.
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I'm in...216.2......holidays took there toll :wall:

I'm 201 I'm looking to lose 30 pounds, to get in the good BMI, it says I need to be between 133 and 179 to be a heathy weight

here's a link to the BMI Calculator

Healthy Weight: Assessing Your Weight: BMI: Adult BMI Calculator: English | DNPAO | CDC (http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html)

My scale broke.

This was the best thing I could have done last year. I lost over 30 lbs for my wedding in sept and I'm down over 40 now. Thanks for the opportunity and congrats to jredfly
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Wish i could say the same. Gained it all back :(

But I am back on the weight loss train.... this time: More Exercise, Less Diet.

Not joining the contest, but I am at 268 as of this morning. Pushing to get back to the 210 range.....

I will offer a plug to the winner...

I still owe a plug to jredfly pm me your info and I can get it out
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Thanks TG. Gonna go for another 20 especially after punching up my BMI on the site TB listed. Yikes!:jump1:

This fat guy just weighed himself at his heaviest ever... 238. I'm in. If I don't lose at least 30, please harass me without mercy.
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I lost 20 pounds last season! Cut out "ALL" the goodies I like, changed my diet by cutting out all white breads, potatoes and pasta as much as possible. Portion control I think was huge! Instead of 3 sandwiches or 3 hamburgers which was the norm......the rule was "1"! If I had a sandwich or a burger I had it on a deli slim roll, wheat. Also no beef burgers.....turkey burgers and they are pretty good actually! Riding my canal bike was also a huge benefit as I would do 15 miles a day a minimum of 3 days a week and most often 4 days a week! Kayak also gave me a great workout!!! I went from a personal high of 313 pounds to 293 pounds in 2 months and held there all season until the holidays came....ahhhhh the holidays! Back to 304 right now! My goal is to get back to 293 before the season starts in March and see how much more I can drop from 293 if I maintain the same regimen??

Good luck all!:)

Larry, Embrace the Potato...one of the healthiest veggies out there.

WHFoods: Potatoes (http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=48)

I agree w/ the pasta and the bread....but if you are going to do it....go whole wheat...a little better for you

the big key is calories.......the 1 sandwich thing is key.....I took that same approach...good one to have. Portions definitely make a difference.

but in the process you want those calories to be of the beneficial nature....don't give up eating things that are healthy for you.

I did not mention that but we did go whole wheat on everything and the whole wheat pasta is excellent!! Its all or nothing with me and potatoes...butter, cream cheese the whole 9 yards! I don't enjoy them otherwise!! I like em' mashed with all the fixin's! See you next Thanksgiving Mashies!!:drool:

This fat guy just weighed himself at his heaviest ever... 238. I'm in. If I don't lose at least 30, please harass me without mercy.
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Good to see you man-up fat boy! :rotf2:

Ok here we go...I was at my sleep apnea doctor this week and I weigh 290. When I moved in with my lovely wife I was just over 250. Between no self control for Nana's (993 year old mother in law) baking ], no portion control and quitting smoking 2 years ago I am not liking the way I look for the first time in a long time.

I'm In

Im in 275

Looks like we are getting a nice MSBA contingent!!! :jump1:

the may 1rst deadline is way to soon for my schedule
which will take all of the summer....to achieve

i therefore remove myself from the competition

Good luck to all other contestants

OK - lets get official weigh-ins going and we'll get the info together to send plugs off to JRedfly.


Between no self control for Nana's (993 year old mother in law) baking ],

She doesn't look a day over 847 :rotf2:

:eek5: Some big dudes on this site! I'm thinking a lot of you shopped in the Husky clothes section as kids. (My brother did). Good Luck all...I'm at 169lbs and need to get back down to 155-160lbs. If you don't do it for yourselves, do it for your Family.

:eek5: Some big dudes on this site! I'm thinking a lot of you shopped in the Husky clothes section as kids. (My brother did). Good Luck all...I'm at 169lbs and need to get back down to 155-160lbs. If you don't do it for yourselves, do it for your Family.

I'm mostly muscle.
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I'm mostly muscle.
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Hahaha Nah...You're mostly water. We all are...

Did your Mother tell you that you were "Big Boned" too?

No she just said I had a huge Johnson.
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No she just said I had a huge Johnson.
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Hhaha Okay. Thanks for sharing that! Good luck with dropping the poundage...

For those of you thinking of joining the Portly Angler and those already in.

I am down a total of 50 pounds from my last two year checkup and I owe the Portly Angler contest for getting me started, giving me something to keep track of and a little added incentive of winning some nice plugs.

The way I did it was pretty similar to what Big Fish did. I got off the white flour based products (pasta and bread) and got onto wheat. Portion control was huge, plus educating myself on eating better food which seems to be an endless task. The last thing was the exercise which has been pretty cool because it has been a great example for my kids.

If you don't want to list your weight send a PM and just your percentage will be shown. So if you're thinking of getting in, just do it. It is a pretty good group of people and lots of fun. What do you have to lose but a few pounds. :jump1:

Im in, but I wont have my starting weight till Wed...

215 this morning.....down 1.2 lbs....might have done better if it wasn't for that damn play-off football

Going to do weekly Monday night weigh-ins this year. Try to have them in by 10:00 PM. If late just try and update ASAP.

If we could have all plugs 2 weeks from tonight January 24th that would be great (I will PM address). Thanks!

I'm in at 183 down a pound.

The Dad Fisherman down 1.2 lbs 0.56%
Jredfly down 1 lbs 0.54%

And I didn't think that .2 pound would make a difference :uhuh:

see attached for current weights

How long does this run for?

How long does this run for?

I believe we went till May 1 last year but let me double check with the boss. Thx JP

My whole house has been sick so I havent been able to get to the gym to weigh in... Ill have my first weight soon... definitely next day or two.

Great news for everyone that may have had some really good playoff food yesterday, the Bossman has declared that the Portly Angler Challenge will run until June 1st this year.

Other news is that the 1st place winner will have his first pick of plugs and second place will receive the remaining three.

I PM'd everyone my mailing address - so lets get those plugs in. Your name will be checked off when plug is recieved on the weekly posting.

Those of you guys I will see at the monthly MSBA meeting can just give me your plugs then.

Thanks, Jredfly

Oops! Went the other way and just gained 3 pounds this week. in at 186. Up 1 pound net. I thought I did good yesterday during the game but I guess it wasn't that good. I'll try and get back on track this week. :wall:

Down 2 lbs, need to start hitting the cardio more, working 70 hours a week is killing me though.

Glad we have another month!!

I'd send out plugs and some siwash hooks this week.
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White flour is eliminated to the best of my ability (the whole wheat pasta was good)...lots of water each day (I like the little powder flavor packages), portion control has begun (a bit). Oh yeah, I quit Peanut Butter.

284 this morning. Down 6 pounds in 2 weeks.

Lets hop on the scale. I need some numbers from you guys. I only have weights for Chef and Patrick. Thanks Jredfly! :uhuh:

Fatline, I mean FLatline - status quo - no change

Here are the numbers for this week. Way to go Patrick!

214 as of this morning

236 this morning, good considering I haven't even tried yet.
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Thanks guys - I re-did the numbers. Who is going to knock Patrick off the top of the list next week? :jump1:

I still owe a plug to jredfly pm me your info and I can get it out
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Me too if he won last year. I looked for the finals for a while and kind of gave up. Whoever one last year please send me a pm.

I read the full post by John. Jred pm me your mailing addy.

278
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282 Monday morning Jan 24th...hey that's today

drinking lots and lots of water...portion control is underway...need to start back at the gym next...one step at a time...

Down another 3, slowly but surely dropping some pounds
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CRAP! I am going the wrong way. I was good all week - only bad was going for Chinese food with friends on Saturday. CRAP! CRAP! CRAP! In at 188, actually gained 4 pounds since the start of this thing. CRAP!!!! :wall::wall::wall:

Patrick is still on top with Chef catching up a bit this week. Great job guys!

I know everyone is busy and just forgets but as of 1/25 no plugs have been sent in. I did hear from iamskippy, who is waiting on hooks. I PM'd everyone that I won't see at the MSBA meeting my mailing address.

For the guys that I will see at the meeting tomorrow, if you could dig up and bring your donated plug, it would be really appreciated.

There is a "plug sent in" column on the list I post each week. As soon as it is received your name will be filled in with a YES.

Thanks Guys!!!

Damn it...

A couple days ago I was at 281 and today I was back to 282...no change this week.

last week down to 317 :yak5: today 315.

Sorry for the slow response - f l a t o u t :confused:

you gain more muscle mass which makes you weigh more (AT FIRST)

but as you GAIN more MUSCLE mass it's LIKE having a bigger on board furnace to burn stored FAT that much faster

so don't get discouraged-...........be patient

the tide will turn

Only down one pound, :( this new menu planning is making me eat more. Still 5 months to go guys.

Still need to send plugs !!
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Down 2 but still not even at where I started. We will get there. :smash:

Down 2 as well... 348! its a start!

I havent felt this driven to work out in a LONG time

Yahooo!!! John R down 5 and XYZ down 4 - Way to go!

I know everyone is busy but we just would like to get the plugs in early so we are not chasing people down later. If you take a look at the "Plug Sent In" column no one has sent one in yet. If you are going to the msba e-board meeting this Thursday please bring one or if you are going to the TFCTFN I will be there and you can just give it to me then. Thanks JP

A hearty welcome to Kearp1 who is joining us with a late start. According to last years rules it is OK for lady and conservative male anglers to PM your weight to me weekly if you don't want it listed, only percentages will be shown. :uhuh:

234 now
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184 - I guess I have to start a roast beast and ice cream with strawberries diet like I had at the MSBA banquet this past Saturday night. :uhuh:

No change 348
After superbowl weekend that's a win
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Crash moved a few notches this week. Nice going Brian, I am right there with ya - if you don't gain superbowl week you are doing pretty good. :uhuh:

I forgot to post because I was heading off to NC but on Monday Feb 7th I weighed 280. Seems like a ton of work for one or two pounds a week.

YouTube - fat guy little coat edited (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGWbt3DSje0)

I forgot to post because I was heading off to NC but on Monday Feb 7th I weighed 280. Seems like a ton of work for one or two pounds a week.

Agreee

313 yesterday. pants loose. clammer syndrome (a/k/a unintentional mooning)

279...I was sure it would be a few more than this...damn it. Where's my Yogurt and Banana

Down to 260. 55 more to go :(
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Nice going Chris!

I am hanging at 184.

310, more mooning.

310, more mooning.

Great feeling. Don't hesitate to buy new pants.
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292 here. thank you strep !

345!

Plug will be sent Monday! - sorry!
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Thanks Brian! If you are going to the TFCTGFN party I can just get pick up the plug then. Thx JP

I know I'm about 2 months late but I'd like to get in on this seeing how it's going till june. Is it too late? Just tell me where to send the plug :)

It is never too late, like you said it is running till June 1st so if you think you can catch up you are welcome aboard!!! I'll PM you my addy or if you are going to the TFCTGFN you can just give it to me then. I will be easy spot, I will be the little fat guy that hasn't lost any weight. :uhuh: I will add your weight to the list. Just having a few computer issues but should be able to post weights tomorrow night. Thx JP :uhuh:

Woops.
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Pectin and Weight Loss (http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/pectin-and-weight-loss-25994.html)

Another Monday....278...One #^&#^&#^&#^&ing pound for a weeks wotrth of eating that #^&#^&#^&#^&....

258, kept away from the sweets at plugfest.
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I know yo-yoing is not good in fishing and it really stinks dieting. Eating like a rabbit over the week and splurged on a couple meals on the weekend and I am back up amother 2 pounds. Crap!!! :fury: 186

Crash got my computer up and running - I'll post weights tomorrow night. Thanks Crash! - JP

311 +1

Down 3 pounds this week!!

346... ugh

Down 3 pounds this week!!

Time to send a triple cheese Pizza to the hospital. Better yet...who is Food Dude at MSBA Tomorrow....we need cheese...lol

Chef Chris just knocked Basic Patrick off the leader board and Kearp1 is leading JohnR by just 1/100 of a percentage point - starting to get interesting. Nice poundage sent in from Iamskippy.

Hey MSBA guys/gals, if you are going to tomorrow nights meeting try and bring your plug. Thx!!!!

It is never too late, like you said it is running till June 1st so if you think you can catch up you are welcome aboard!!! I'll PM you my addy or if you are going to the TFCTGFN you can just give it to me then. I will be easy spot, I will be the little fat guy that hasn't lost any weight. :uhuh: I will add your weight to the list. Just having a few computer issues but should be able to post weights tomorrow night. Thx JP :uhuh:

Sweet thanks. I won't be there unfortunately. Shoot me a PM please.

I weighed myself tonight. 284lbs.

and I had 2 pieces of chuckies cake and ::cough cough:: a cookie or 2 :doh:

This week was better...I guess adding the Quakes Rice & Popcorn snacks is helping...the new weight is...wait for it....

275

Down 2 more lbs this week!

310 back to 2 weeks ago :wall:

186 - still over - Hope to be working out hard if this snow ever goes away. :confused:

stayed the same..

Patrick is back on top this week. Mister Consistent!
Whoever is going to the TFCTGFN, it would be a good time to give me your donated plug for the portly angler contest.
Thanks, JP :jump1:

Patrick is back on top this week. Mister Consistent!
Whoever is going to the TFCTGFN, it would be a good time to give me your donated plug for the portly angler contest.
Thanks, JP :jump1:

its already in my truck :)

344

Starting with a personal trainer tonight.. I think I need someone to beat me up a bit...

240 oops, guess I have to cut back on the beer :(
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Brian is the first one in with a plug. Thanks Brian!!!! Expecting to get a lot more tomorrow night at TFCTGFN.

BTW the plug Brian sent in is pretty sweet. :uhuh:

Brian is the first one in with a plug. Thanks Brian!!!! Expecting to get a lot more tomorrow night at TFCTGFN.

BTW the plug Brian sent in is pretty sweet. :uhuh:

:nopics:

:nopics:

I can barely keep my eyes open after the work week from hell and you want pictures!!! BTW I need my beauty sleep to get ready for TFCTGFN - I have a lot of cupcakes to make in the morning to fatten you boys up with.
You want pictures I'll get you stinken pictures. Oops no I can't, camera went down, I will get in AM. Gonna eat a rack of thin mint girl scout cookies with a glass of milk and go to bed. Life on the edge with jredfly. :jump1:

:nopics:

Here you go Skippy, looks like it was made by Striper Crazy. The workmanship is very nice, great paint, wrap, and very clean. This picture does not do this plug justice - it is indeed very sweet. If winning a plug like this does not get you in diet mode nothing will. Thanks Brian! :uhuh:

nice peice!ty may help with modivation
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Down 1 more pound, beats being up one!

Same ad last week which is good considering
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So is it to late to join this thing? Thinking of dieting

258 still, been sick the last week, no running w the dogs.
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Chris That is down from the start of the winter good for you. I had lofty goals for weight loss this winter and instead we got pregnant, my body has been going through changes and weight loss was not one of them.

Mon MArch 7 weigh in was 274...down one lousy pound...lots of work but its comin off slooooowwwwly

So is it to late to join this thing? Thinking of dieting

It is not to late but some people have head start. Feel free to give your weight, you still have until June 1

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Some plugs are finally in. It was nice to meet a few of you guys at the TFCTGFN. I think I ate too many cup cakes. :wall:

3lb jump down!

341...

gym is paying off.. need to work on the diet.

Looks like Brian wants his plug back. :rotf2:

Nice week Brian! Looking forward to a week like that soon now that the snow is gone.

BTW the RISSA and MSBA shows will probably have some good deals on plugs if you haven't got yours in yet and it is a great way to supprt the show and your local club. :gh:

Ok down another 2 pounds, that makes 20 lbs for me although I started late with the portly angler so not all of it counts. I am Soooooooooo HUNGRY!!!!!!!!

310 - which after eating the crapfood at the show all weekend is better than expected (though on Thursday I was down a few more)

I'm not in this but I am down to 199.6 as of today, when this started I was 207+ 20 more to go

A glitch...up one pound to 275 and I ate pretty good at the show...pretty bummed but I did cheat a Peanut Butter sanwhich twice late at night this week.

308 - down a couple...

Haven't moved in weeks :wall:

Stress will do it to you,down 3 pounds this week.

273 this morning and this one is all stress loss.

273 this morning and this one is all stress loss.

Hang in there!

I am still going the wrong way in at 188. Got some work to do.
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Pam has taken over the leader board. Great job!!!

Hey Dad, at least you are not going the wrong way like I am. :wall:

BTW - The MSBA show is this weekend - Great place to pick up a deal on your Portly Angler donated plug and support the club. :uhuh:

JRedfly - me thinks you are trying to throw this year's competition - I'm on to you :devil2:

JRedfly - me thinks you are trying to throw this year's competition - I'm on to you :devil2:

I wish I was throwing it - the snow kept me from running and work has been off the wall. Starting to get outside with the kids practicing baseball and with the good weather coming hoping to get in exercise mode which helps with diet mode. Let's see if we can turn this ship around and get it going in the right direction.
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340 :)

187 - starting to go back in the right direction. Went for a run this weekend, it wasn't pretty but at least I got out there. :uhuh:

Damn it 2 years in a row I missed it.I was in it 3 years ago.I'm losing weight anyway.I'm down to 193 from 225 at the new year.I'm at my comfortable weight for 5'11 but I'd like to get down in the 180's.Good luck guys and stick with it.Next year someone remind me since I missed it 2 years in a row.

254.

This new menu is killing me! Have to keep testing food for approval.

Gym membership starts on the 3rd of april. rowing and spinning classes included.

309 - up one - Thanks MSBA :smash: :rotf2:

During the insanity of the MSBA show I was less but Monday and Tuesday mornings the weight was the same....272...these one pound weeks are killing me.

Not bad for everyone that was hanging around all that healthfood at the shows the past few weeks. :jump1:

Joined the gym this week finally.

Went today and did the elliptical, only did one mile but thought I was going to die.

Legs feel like jello and I'm sweating like a fat kid in a candy store.

Be back a few times next week.

You get two personal training sessions when you sign up so at least I'll be pointed in the right direction.
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307

201.9 today

252, and my legs still hurt from saturday :smash:

back to the gym on thursday

:musc:New Leader - Great Job Chris!!!!!!!!

Scale read 188 today.I was 175 directly out of bootcamp.I am getting skinny.Good luck guys.I eat vegetables by the piles and fiber one bars throughout the day.Keeps my insides in check.:buds:

Monday Weigh In is 271 and it's official...the size 44 pile is headed to the attic and the 42 are coming down.

I am up another pound this week. :smash:

I need plugs from guys that have not sent theirs in yet - see list. :soon:

Plus I haven't gotten weights from some people in a while. :confused:

I will update the list this week if you want to weigh in. :jump1:

307 last week.

And I gave you a plug at MSBA ;) - Blue Sea Pup

Sorry about that John - list has been updated and you are checked off.

Pam said she would be passing in her plug at the next MSBA meeting.

There are a few others not in yet - if you need my addy just PM me.

Thanks
James

:gh:

Up another 2. Time to get moving - I think I have given everyone enough of a head start. :jump:

Good thing this is going till June 1. I am thinking I am :deadhorse:

Gonna try and shoot for 2 pounds or more per week to close this thing out so I can at least make it respectable and give me some incentive.

Anyone one else want to throw out some target goals? :jump1:

Nice going Pam! Keep it up. :uhuh:

How about just checking in with some weights guys?

A little more than 6 weeks to go. :soon: Let's finish strong. :gh:

Ok holding steady this week no loss but no gain!!

Monday May 2

269...WOO HOOOO!!!!

I really started this diet adjustment on Nov 1 and I was 299 so outside this contest my weight loss is now at 30 pounds!!

One month in the contest means I start exercise now!

No weight loss this week but I did start to get into a running routine. Hopefully it will show on the scales next week.
Way to go Patrick keep it up! :uhuh:

Monday May 2

269...WOO HOOOO!!!!

I really started this diet adjustment on Nov 1 and I was 299 so outside this contest my weight loss is now at 30 pounds!!

One month in the contest means I start exercise now!

Nice. I also started before and I'm down about 20 all told. But I had a 1 month period around the holidays putting a couple back on.

307 - Status Quo.

YAHOOOOOO! Down a whole pound this week. :smash:

309 +2 :wall:

(minor GI Irritability tossed system out of whack - not that system was working or nothing.)

Stayed even this week but that was'nt bad considering it was my birthday and I splurged a little. Gonna shoot a big week next week. :jump1:

Still at 269 and if I hold after this upcoming weekend's MBBA Spring Meet I will be happy....after that it is sweat factory time to catch the leader.

268 Down 1 on a weekend I would have expected to go the other way.

Does anyone have any closing strategies with a little over a week to go? I have decided that fasting starts tomorrow and laxatives next sunday.

Bye the way did I state that I hate the rules of this contest? It's like competing against a ghost when people do not post a weigh in.

Are there any special rules to the final weigh in???

No update this week....No one else weighs in....what's up....Am I the only one playing in this contest....


Oh #^&#^&#^&#^&....I Win??????

Way to go keeping up with the steady weight loss Kearp1 (Pam).

Last week people - think we gave June 1st as the end date.

Anyone that has not sent in a plug please remember to do so. I will send one PM as a reminder with my addy. You can check the "Plug sent in" column on the attached chart to see if I recieved it OK. I know everyone on this site are great people and have tons of plugs but people simply forget and it is not done on purpose.

Even if you don't win we are all winners because we at least attempted to give it a try. I learned last year that although the plugs are nice it is not all about that but more about getting healthy and being around for our loved ones. :gh:

No Monday night weigh in next week just post your weight on June 1st and I will tally up everything on June 2nd. Good luck! :uhuh:

My final weight for this contest is 267. Congrats to Pam!!!!!

Worked out all week and ate right but still no weight loss. It's just going to take some time after being inactive over the winter. Running three miles, three times a week comfortably at this point. Going to start training to do a half marathon in the fall if this old body will hold out. When I started this thing last winter I had a hard time walking 30 minutes. Thank you Portly Angler! :uhuh::uhuh::uhuh:

Congrats Pam :btu:

I weighed myself 3 times yesterday - best weight 305 - so thats down 15 from the start but well below my stated goal. Not stopping now, going to keep going.

JRedlfy - thank you sir for running this :btu:

Good luck to all that participated!

Great job Pam!:jump:
Doing it the right way by taking off just a few pounds every week.

I PM'd my addy to all the stragglers who have not sent in plugs yet (see attached). I will give them about a week and then I will drop all the plugs off.

At this time I would like to thank everyone who participated.

Now would anyone one like to meet me down at Friendlys by the bridge for a Hot Fudge Sundae! :rotf2:

Thanks everyone!!!!!!!! Now the challenge is to lose 30 more pounds by the end of the year!!!!!

Hi - just wanted to update the list showing that Chef Chris sent in his plug or should I say plugs - Very nice Chef!!!!

Pam - PM me and let me know when and where I can drop these off. Thx James :uhuh:

When are we starting this back up again? Are we waiting til the new year? Beware, I'm on a mission :musc:

Hey guys..long time no talk.. I recently dropped 45 pounds...was pushin 230..got down to 185 now. I went the no carbs and lots of veggies and protein route....I feel great. Good luck.

Hey guys..long time no talk.. I recently dropped 45 pounds...was pushin 230..got down to 185 now. I went the no carbs and lots of veggies and protein route....I feel great. Good luck.


Nice Job!!!

Congrats!!!