2008 STR Weight-Loss Challenge (official thread)

[SKINNY]

Originally Posted by ohyeah89

So here's my weigh-in, I'm 5'4 and am at 162.8 (been working hard to get it back down after a mild thyroid problem). I took before-pics as well but it took courage enough posting my weight to the public (that whole feminine modesty thing, but figured it would hold me more accountable than just one person knowing)... Just in running shorts, a tank top, and barefooted. My realistic goal is 10 lbs but more importantly it is to feel healthier and happier. And remember to celebrate every 5 lbs, not just when you reach your bigger goal (for even more motivation).

contain your calories and eat healthy food.. ride ride ride... you can do it..

[surlygal]

ODB - you'll get a pm shortly from me...Once the house is done and we're moved in (early next week), i'll be around more. I'm tired and every muscle in my body is sore. We've completely gutted and redone our whole house. (in 1 week).All sweat equity - that should count for some calore burning . Goodluck to everyone!

[atomrat]

Weigh in: 214 lbs. @ 5' 11"

My goal is to get down to 180 lbs.

[ODB]

Happy New Year, everyone.

Just back from vacay, and WOW there's been a lot of action on the thread. Bear with me as I try to get caught up.

Awesome to see several new participants, including some more who i will include in the cash contest cuz they e-mailed me before Jan. 1.

As far as weigh-ins go, either post on the thread or PM your starting weight. I will post them next to your name on the first post of the thread, which i've been updating as new participants have hopped on board.

Oh, and the overall contest may get VERY interesting thanks to a new donation. Stay tuned, all.

[ohyeah89]

Originally Posted by ODB

Oh, and the overall contest may get VERY interesting thanks to a new donation. Stay tuned, all.

Ohhhhh the suspense! hehe :-p


Hey thanks again ODB for keeping track of this all!!!

[ericfoltz]

If any of you competitors need someone to ride with during the week, I usually head out around 9-10am every morning. Just PM me the day before and I'll let you know what I think I'm going to ride.

[KeepsWhatHappens]

Justin is right - just ride all the time and minimize the carb intake and the pounds will disappear!

I lost 45 lbs 205 to 165 by just riding alot and being modestly careful about what I eat. Lots of exercise is KEY!

I'm rooting everyone on here!!!!

KeepsWhatHappens

[Dominicg]

still have 17 minutes..

im in it just to do it!

but im doing waist size not weight loss


im a 38 and 220lbs right now, i want to be 34-35 at 210-215lbs

[TWITCH]

1/2/08
6'0" 243lb I need to be in this contest. Here comes the pain and I am still on the couch.

[SKINNY]

Originally Posted by TWITCH

1/2/08
6'0" 243lb I need to be in this contest. Here comes the pain and I am still on the couch.

Nice.. i was wondering when you would get on board.. brraap! oh yea... these bikes dont have throttles... hahaha...

[thegrover]

The Grover

Steve Grove
5' 10"

234 lbs

62 yearsold
I used to be 23

Goal under 200 in 2008

Post heart attack and pacemaker.

[NO GO]

5'-10.585974" at 195lbs looking to drop 20

Twitch move the couch into the garage so if faces your MTB bike instead of the TV. BTW put a new tire on before our next ride. Don't throw the tire away I want to see if the sealer is the culprit.

[capnsavem]

ok- weighed in @ a stout 240.3 lbs (i'm 5'11") this morning @ 7:00

has a protein shake with ground flaxseed for breakfast.... yum.

Goal:

to lose 50 lbs!!! (not in the 3 months though- lol)

i want to be @ my college weight of 190 AT LEAST!!

[SKINNY]

Originally Posted by NO GO

5'-10.585974" at 195lbs looking to drop 20

Your in this too...? geezzz... You better have thrown in 10 bucks..

[ODB]

Originally Posted by boboso

Can the winnings be donated if desired to the winners selected charity?

Of course. Good on ya.

[ODB]

Originally Posted by OpusKat

Being his brother, I have the dirt on him. Last year Toby challenged me to lose weight. I dropped an unhealthy 12 pounds in the first week, and he folded up shop all depressed. Now there are more of you to keep in this than just me. So good luck all.

For those of you that don't have a diet to follow, don't do one of those tomato/onion soup diets. Your cravings will get the best of you, quick. I swear by the South Beach Diet. It involves normal food, and the book was in the Borders bargain bin for like $5 a couple weeks ago.

Good luck everyone.

Uh, someone has a pretty selective memory. I'm still down 10 pounds from our first weight-loss challenge. How about you, bro?

[OTHRIDER]

I was surprised that my December off with the bum knee only added 6 lbs.

Yesterday morning before the Loop, 5'11" @ 208.5# - I'd like to get to 190" or less.........

Good luck everyone!

[ODB]

194 pounds stark nekkid as of 6:30 this morning. I'm 6 feet tall.

[speckledtrout]

YIKES!!! i weighed in this morning and i'm the heaviest i've ever been. good lord. I'm sure the New Years Party/Feast that I went to last night didn't help.

139 pounds
5'5"

want to get back down to 118. What i weighed when I moved here from NYC and used to walk everywhere.

Let's do this. 'Cause this porky thing ain't working for me anymore.

[allison]

Originally Posted by speckledtrout

YIKES!!! i weighed in this morning and i'm the heaviest i've ever been. good lord. I'm sure the New Years Party/Feast that I went to last night didn't help.

139 pounds
5'5"

want to get back down to 118. What i weighed when I moved here from NYC and used to walk everywhere.

Let's do this. 'Cause this porky thing ain't working for me anymore.

Dang.. I'm only 3" taller, and weigh just under that. That's like my fighting weight.