2008 STR Weight-Loss Challenge (official thread)

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by ODB, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Pho'dUp

    Pho'dUp Spam Musubi MasherSS

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    This is an awesome picture. [​IMG]

    ST Angel, remember to save it for the 2009 STR calendar.

    Keep up the good work everyone. Impressive indeed. It takes a lot guts to decide to make changes and a lot heart to work towards that goal. Keep on trucking.
     
  2. northshore

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    Congrats Pugz and congrats to everyone else as well! Tough job but you guys look good!
     
  3. genusmtbkr5

    genusmtbkr5 STR Moderator

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    Congrats to Pugz and all who did this challenge. I say Pug'z get the Chameleon and build a SS!:bang:Here's to a healthier lifestyle. :clap:
     
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    sladnas Gumby

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    Truly awesome job everyone!
     
  5. Dino Brown

    Dino Brown Sir Smack-Alot

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    Pugzie has other plans for the victory bike..... I'll let HIM tell you! :bang: :clap:
     
  6. dubl_xl

    dubl_xl I'd rather go down

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    Congrats Pugz!

    I'd say take the cash...diapers ain't cheap;)
     
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  7. Fired Yo Momma

    Fired Yo Momma Kenny Powers!!!

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    Nice job Pugz you were the shrinking man!!! Congrats to all of you!!!
     
  8. bajamtnbkr

    bajamtnbkr Banned

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    Congratulation to everyone, your family and love once will thank you.
     
  9. mazer75

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    Hey guys sorry for the late update, but here's what I did:
    213.4 lbs --> 208.6

    I was hoping to get under 200, but I'm also glad that I didn't GAIN any weight during this time! :)

    Congrats to Pugz, I had my money on him to take it from the very beginning. Good work man! :beer:
     
  10. CalEpic

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    Congratulations to those that participated in this. More importantly, that made a choice for a healthier lifestyle that will last longer than a contest. I'm truly impressed with everyone's efforts.

    C
     
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    Congrats Pugs , You Look Great & Good Job To Every One Who Lost Lbs. I Went From 205 To 190 It Makes Climbing A Lot More Easy
     
  12. OTHRIDER

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    Pugz, Tara & Zach - AWESOME job to all of you. :clap:

    Thanks for running the show ODB!
     
  13. tkblazer

    tkblazer Zack Attack

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    great job guys, i forgot to weigh myself but my pants fit a lot looser than before and i actually have to use a belt these days. i don't think i lost a lot of weight, but the combo of diet and riding more has definately helped out.
     
  14. ODB

    ODB Team Sting-Ray

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    Whoops!

    I just realized that i made a math error. #-o Pugz did not lose 14.77%; it was actually 12.87%. That means he edged ohyeah89 by a slim 0.34%. Fortunately, it doesn't change the placings at all, but MAN that was a close race.
     
  15. Abui

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    Recompute - you were holding a camera.

    Wait a minute, how much does your camera weigh? And take off the watch.
     
  16. ohyeah89

    ohyeah89 LEARN-IMPROVE-TRAIN

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    HOLY CRAP! That's a difference of 0.6 lbs! If only I had rode up the fireroad last night a couple more times... LOL!

    In all seriousness, I am happy for you Pugz! I am sure your wife and son are so proud of you, your health is the BEST birthday present you could give them! :clap:

    If anyone (in this challenge or not) wants continued support and accountability to help us maintain a healthy lifestyle I would be totally down for that, just let me know =) :bang:
     
  17. Schecky

    Schecky SoCalMTBubbs

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    Congrats to you all!
     
  18. Fired Yo Momma

    Fired Yo Momma Kenny Powers!!!

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    Just think if you would have put on that sauna suite and rode you would for sure won
     
  19. Pugz

    Pugz Fat guy in a little coat

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    Wow....0.6 lbs is crazy. Thank you ODB for setting up a great challenge, I am truly blessed to have won this challenge. A big thank you to all the great people whom I rode with and encouraged me during the past 3 months.

    A very special thank you to Dino & Coleko who really helped me early on, I am truly blessed to call you two my friends.

    My original plans were that I was going to take the Chameleon and built it up for my wife who wants to start riding once she feels better from the c-section. However she then goes to tell me that she wants to test ride some bikes and find a geometry that she is comfortable with, these are her words (she really needs to stop reading over my shoulder when I'm on STR). Therefore I am going to take the cash and spend it on some upgrades for my XCL.

    I joined this competition because I wanted a healthier life but also because I wanted to be a better mountain biker and I felt my weight was holding me back from riding the harder trails. I am still not as good as I want to be but I am a better rider.
     
  20. gooseaholic

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    Man you all look great!
     

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