Yo it is the end of the Year 2011

So.

Hello everyone. How do you feel? I feel better. This year has been the most active in a while. Along with Holly I ran 5, 5k runs. I worked out at both home and work.

I am glad to have the family to do things with. Thanks to everyone who decided to make a better life for themselves and were determined to make the time with thier families better. By working out we have gained strength and a longer life. We have felt better about ourselves.

Long days and nights walking all over Disney Land and DisneyWorld certanily helped a lot.

But I have to say that the last picture showing on the blog looks like I have two chins and I need to work on that this next year. But then again that photo was before the trip to the gas station in Bear Lake where we filled up the cooler with raspberry ice cream.

I challenge everyone to do at least the same amount of exercise and more you did this last year.

I am looking forwarding to running alongside you once again.

BIGGER AND BETTER IN 2012!!! The theme for next year.

James

p.s. Share your thoughts and feelings about this last year.

Hello? Is there anyone out there?

How is everyone doing with the weight loss and running?

Eddie

Pose running technique training (before and after)

Check this video out with the other Pose method video.
This one is slow, but stick with the video to learn the method.

Eddie

Pose Running 101

I am finding this method helpful with my running.
Takes time to get the feel for it.
Check out the other pose method video.

Eddie

Steps: Back to Basics - Step 2, Arm Swing

Ryan Hall Back to Basics (running and training advice)

Ogden Marathon May 19th 2012

Today, I registered for the Ogden 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles)
I have been running on and off in Evanston, Wyoming, but I needed a goal. A big goal to push and motivate me to run on a continual basis.
I challenge you to run the 1/2 Marathon with me!
Here's the link to the Ogden Marathon.
I hope to see you there.

http://www.getoutandlive.org/ogden-marathon

p.s. I am forming a walking/running group in Evanston.

Who wants to run this 5k? Eddie B.

Hola.

We had a great turn out for the Rasberry Days 5k in Laketown, Ut.
Everyone is doing great out there. I'll post the times on the blog, shortly.
Here is a 5k in September we should take on ( see the info below). It sounds like fun and we can run against Beethoven's Symphony No. 5! You'll have to get to the finish line in 32 minutes.
Who wants to run this with me?



Location: The Pleasant Grove Recreation Center, Pleasant Grove, UT.
Date: September 10, 2011 @ 8:00 a.m..

Note From Race Director:
Are you faster than Beethoven?
The 2011 Beat Beethoven 5K has you race against Beethoven's legendary Symphony No. 5 all for a good cause. Runners who finish the race before the last note of the symphony (approximately 32 minutes) will receive an "I Beat Beethoven" pin. Athletes of all ages and abilities are welcome to run to the joyous strains of the symphony and support the Pleasant Grove Library, Arts Council and Chamber of Commerce.

Location: The New Recreation Center (by the high school)
547 S. Locust Ave., Pleasant Grove, Utah

Pre-Registration prices
Through Sept 4th:
Child (under 12) $10
Youth (12 to 18) $15
Adult (19 above) $18

Rasberry Days 5k 2011 Laketown UT

Doggone cold in the morning, but we lit it up a while later. Nice running in Laketown.

I am on week three of the ragnar training. it isn't much different from week 1 and 2 except you need to do a saturday run as well. 15 min doesn't seem like a long time, but you tend to push hard when you are only running that long. this next week i am going to rebel from the ragnar training and run 20 min a day. good luck to everyone who is running in the raspberry days 5k. it will be a tough one.

still running ...

I can say that running every-other-day and P90 have helped me with my weight loss goal.
I can feel that my clothes are loose around my waist and stomache area. Will need to step on the scale soon.
I have been reading about weight loss and learned that a small snack, such as, a small serving of almonds between breakfast and lunch will help your metabolism burn stored up energy (fat deposits)in your system. I have started to eat a small snacks between breakfast and lunch and lunch and dinner and it appears to be working.
I ran a 5k last Saturday. I finished at 36:50. Not bad but not great. I'm starting to think I'm built for long distances and not speed. LOL.
I'm looking forward to running in Ragnar with Kyle D.
Hope to shave some time off my next 5k. This year, I have met my goal of running three 5ks.
Would like to drop down to 230 lbs by the end of September. Fingers crossed.
-Eddie B.

Update July

I have been running for 15 minutes every other day according to the Ragnar training schedule.
I have been tempted to take off running for 40 minutes or more, but I have been faithful to the Ragnar training schedule.
I have also been workingout with the Power 90 (P90) dvd.
Basically it's cardio, 100 ab workouts, and strength training. The P90 workouts kick my butt.
This July 22nd, Saturday, I am running a 5k.
Hope to keep my time around 30 minutes.
Well, no matter where you are in the pursuit to good health (and weight loss), keep at it.
Hope to see you all in August for the Rasberry Day's 5k. Eddie B.

Running Tips : How to Control Breathing While Running

I found when I run and I keep my torso straight (like he describes) I breathe better and run faster.
Anyone have this experience?

Eddie

Ultra Marathon Running Movie - Indulgence

Okay, this guy can run.
100 miles!
Trail running looks like fun.
Any takers?

Eddie

lost 10 lbs

Well, I lost a total of 10 lbs since we started the blog.
I fell off the wagon and began drinking soda and making poor food choices, but I kept working out.
The running and stationary bike helped me not to gain weight. It was almost a wash.
So, if I would have made better food choices, I would have lost more weight by now.
I stepping it up and will begin running in earnest and utilizing P90X for muscle strength.
I challenge everyone to lose 5 lbs in 4 weeks from now!
I'll see you lily-livers at Rasberry Days at Bear Lake. Argh!



Eddie

http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/wasatchback/begin

here is the link to train for the ragnar wasatch back race. it is pretty easy to begin, but gets much more intense.

What a beautiful morning

Huntsville, UT time results

Awesome running in Huntsville, Utah.
Keep up the good work.

MEN'S 5K

107. 1501 Addison Alley 24 Provo UT 26. Men 22-30 31:02.2

118. 1846 James Pivonka 37 Plain City UT 15. Men 31-40 34:07.8


128. 1603 Edward Bujans 42 UT 27. Men 41-55 36:37.4

134. 1912 Kyle Daybell 35 19. Men 31-40 39:55.


WOMEN'S 5K

38. 1845 Holly Hartman Pivonka 35 Plain City UT 158. 52:03.0

39. 1914 Amanda Daybell 32 163. 52:43.8

Rasberry Days 5k in Laketown (Bear Lake)

Just registered for the Rasberry Days 5k in Bear Lake. August 6th, Saturday, 2011.
Kyle and Tyler will be running the 5k.
The 5k will be a lovely scenic run, folks.
Below is the link to register on Runnercard.
Registration online is $20.00.
The plan is to crash at my house on Friday and drive to Bear Lake Saturday morning.
After the 5k, we can go swimming and get rasberry shakes.
Keep up the good work everyone. Eddie B.


http://www.runnercard.com/e/runner.Main?meet=3372

today is june 14. i ran 1 mile and felt like i was going to die. here is to 4th of july 5k.

Booyah!

It's great to read the updates on everyone's journey for a healthier life.
Tyler, wow, you are the man running that many 5Ks.
Keep up the good work.
Kyle, looking forward to running with you on July 4th in Huntsville.
James, we need to play more hoops at the Hartman's house!
I was doing well and then I let one day go by without workingout and then another and another.
I will get back on the wagon this week in order to train for the Huntsville's 5K.
Everyone, keep up the good work. It's easy to slow down and forget why we are excersizing - better health.
Stay strong, amigos.
-Eddie

4 out of 10 complete

I ran my 4th 5k on Saturday. It was one of the toughest courses I have done. The first half was all uphill and the second half was all downhill; needless to say I am sore. My time was 28:49 which was a lot better than I thought I would do. I am going to continue to run 5k's but I am now going to train for a 10k. Only 6 more 5k races to go to reach my New Years goal. Every body keep up the good work.

Tyler

I am starting to get back on track monday may 16th at 5:30 AM. time to start training for 4th of july race.

Kyle

GET BACK ON TRACK / STAY ON TRACK

Hello all.

I noticed the Blog had its last post on April 17, 2011.

We need to not forget to keep going. Dont lose momentum.

We don't want to gain all the weight back we have lost.

We don't want to lose all the progress we have made.

Keep going

James

Catching up

It has been a while since I have had chance to post. Since my last entry I have ran 3 5k races. My best time was yesterday at the Salt Lake City marathon 5k at 28:10. I am down to 165 pounds and I am keeping up with my exercising. My goal was to be at 155 by the time we go to Cancun but that is only 17 days away. I do not feel like I can lose 10 pounds in a healthy way that quick so my new goal is between 160-162. For those who might be interested I am going to run a 5k in Smithfield (Cache County) on May 14th, this race is in conjunction with Smithfield Health Days. Everybody keep up the good work and do not lose focus this healthy commitment will bless our lives and keep us active for our kids.

Tyler and I are going to run in the salt lake city 5k this weekend. wish us luck we will post our times and pictures

kyle

I just checked endomondo to see what i have done this month as far as exercise. here is my month of march totals. running 42 miles 7 hours 41 min, i burned 6889 Cal. cross training (elliptical) 13.57 miles 3 hours 10 Min's 2730 Cal. my total weight as of mar 31st is 211 lbs. I am not loosing weight fast, but i feel like this is the right way for me.

Kyle

End of month

Down 3 pounds from the beginning of this week.

Now that the weather is better there is no excuse. The heat of the sun makes me want to get out and do an strict regiment of running, sprinting, up/downs with a few push-ups and sit ups in between.

Any one want to get together and run this gauntlet with me? Let me know

James

Beginning 255
Now 252

My other blog...

Hey guys!

I am proud of all of you for the 5K. We wish we could have come; March is a busy, busy month down here in Provo.

I don't know how many of you are following this, but I am working on another resolution for 2011 and so far, I have kept it very well. I am recording two songs each month selected at random from my iPod. You can find my blog entries on its progress here:

http://marshallvsthemachine.blogspot.com/

The songs are found here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/marshallvsthemachine

I would like to hear more from all of you about it! The songs are free to download and every third song is a recording of one of my original compositions.

As for my wellness efforts, I am running whenever possible, eating less, and drinking a lot less sugar. I think I have lost some weight, but maybe more importantly, I am not gaining any in spite of all the school stress!

shirt size?

Hey, Heather and I are going to make tie-dye shirts for the shedthepounds team.
What are your t-shirt sizes (include the kids that are going to be running)?
I hope to have them ready sometime in April or May.
I was going to call us Team Pickle Juice but I don't know if you like this name or if you guys have another suggestion.
For now, I'm just making tie-dye t-shirts with no team names on them.

FYI: Kyle ran another 5K (he said it was more than a 5K) this saturday. Way to go man!

Eddie

Data for the end of the month

Team Shed the pounds 2011:

We need to post our stats at the end of the month.
Post them even if you remained the same or slipped back.
Relapse is part of moving forward.
Keep going ...

Kyler in the Home stretch. Pushing it to the limit like he pushes his dad's limits.

Kyle running so fast he is a blur....

Tyler putting the feet to the street....

Race of the 5 yr olds... Aaron trying his best to catch up, Holly's bottom half giving him encouragement.

Eddie running towards the finish line, James going back to help give him that boost he just can't get from Coke..

Team Lightning getting som much needed rest.

Team Lightning - Running the miles, putting in the time.

two days away

the race is two days away and i am so excited i just ran a 5k today in 28 min. this is my fastest time.

kyle

p.s. see you early saturday. i am going over to the race around 7:30 am. be there to get you packets.

longest run ever

i ran 6.22 miles today. it took me 1 hour and 11 min to finish this run. i am so excited for the 5k one week from today. get ready it is going to be fun.

kyle

Lose weight - follow this guy's cardio moves!

Follow this guy's cardio moves and you'll lose the pounds!
LOL.

Eddie

so far Eddie, Holly, James, Tyler, kyle, kyler, and kinley are all running the west valley 5k on march 19Th. this will be a great time to get outside and brush off the cabin fever.

Kyle

March Madness

This week I weighed myself I was still at 171 Pounds. I have been running and working out at least 3 times a week. Last week I signed up for the 5k in West Valley; I am really looking forward to this run. My goal is to be under 170 by the beginning of next week. One of the hardest things that I have been doing is not ordering french fries and substituting to something not fried. My goal for the end of the month is 165. Lets all keep up the good work.

Tyler

Update March Eddie B.

I have dropped from 258 lbs to 252 lbs, since we started this blog.
I'm following the Power 90 DVD. Cardio, 100 crunches, and then resistence/weight workout.
My arms are more defined and my love-handles are shrinking.
I can feel that I'm close to dropping a pants size.
I have cut back on my soda intake. It's almost down to nothing. I have been making smarter food choices, including eating more veggies and fruits.
Aaron has been doing Tae Bo and reminds me to "eat good food."
I haven't been running as much as I should, in order to prepare for the 5k in West Valley. Kyle, you're my running hero.
Across the street, there's a track that I'm going to hit. I'm going to train on it and complete my own 5k in 35 minutes - that's my goal.
I'm really excited that all of us are excersizing and making healthy choices. We're all winners, amigos.
Eddie B.

please update

i am here to update. i am down to 210. i ran 3 times this week. twice in vegas. this is hard to do when you are on work/vacation. good luck. looking forward to 5k in march. my goal is 30 min. whats yours?

this was not the best week for me. i started out with a less than steller monday workout. followed by a better one on tuesday. i got sick tuesday night, and wasn't able to go wed, thur, and friday. i did go today, and i ran 3 miles, did 100 crunches, and did some streaching.
I will be in vegas for the majority of the week next week. i have called ahead to make sure the place i am staying has a fitness center. i am sticking to my 6 day a week work out schedual. i hope you all had a better week than i did. here's to a better week.

Kyle

Goals

One of my goals was to get back in shape. Last April I weighed 155 pounds and felt really good about where I was at that time. I weighed myself at the beginning of this year and I was 178 pounds. My goal is to be back at 155 by the time Tara and I take our trip to Cancun in May.

Starting Weight 178

Current Weight 171

Plan of Action

Weight Train and Run 5 times a week

Control my stress eating during school especially around finals

Eat good portions and drink mainly water.

Stay active

Tyler

RUNNING: My Friend

My friend, where have you been. I have been tired and lethargic since the last we met. I think it was August 2010. Today we met at Liberty Park in SLC. You greeted me as if we had seen each just this last weekend. As I started to run I was excited to begin our relationship anew.

Running, it felt good. I was in high spirits. My legs stretched and flexed in elation to be in the cool dry weather with you once more. I realized I have left you on your own too long. I know how much more energy I have running next to you. Then the pain set in. Running: You did not go easy on me. I know that it was not that you were being vengeful, but you let me know that I had been away too long. My breath started to get shorter and quicker. I could feel my lungs trying to expand as far as possible, as far as they could if not for my rib cage, they most surely would have expanded past my body.

The world slowed down for me to run next to you. Running: My friend, your expectations for me did not diminish. When we last saw each other I was fast and quick and could breath more deeply. You remembered my achievements and did not want me to perform below my best. At the end of the first lap, I was sure that I would fall. But, as I started my second lap around the park I knew I should have just collapsed. However, it is not in me to stop and you counted on that information to make me put forth all my energy to finish my goal of two laps. As the old ladies walked faster than I ran; each step I took helped me get closer to the finish. As the dog owners had their dogs to help pull them, I got closer and closer to the end one foot at a time. As I ran with you, Running: I felt better and remembered the feeling at the end of the run that is nothing but spectacular like that of a certain job completed as intended.

I thank you for the help and realization that I cannot do without you in my life. For a better healthier life full of energy and bursts of speed. Thank you for showing me how important you are. RUNNING: My friend.

I ran 3.2 miles today and feel great. I began with a 1/4 lap and then stopped to do 15 each leg ups on a park bench that had a hieghth of 18 inches. After my legs started to burn I ran the remaining 3/4 of a lap. I took a rest with 10 push-ups and 10 "Ab Wheel" crunching. Then I completed the second lap without stopping.

A great day to run. Hopefully the story above with inspire every one else with memories of working out. Remember it is not only for us that we do these things, but for our kids and families. So that they can have us around longer.

Good luck

James

tuff workout

I hit a wall running today. i ran 3.5 miles and hit a wll so i decided to do some weights, and crunches. i hope it was because of the weekend. i am going to give it a better try on wed.
kyle

They have the balls to do it! But they had to take it one more step---Do you have the CRACK to do it??

i have been to the gym 6 days in a row. i am feeling so tired and sore. i have ran a total of 23 miles this week. i am starting to run longer without feeling as tired. i have been eating lower portion as well. i am back down to 214 lbs. i hope to see a huge transition in sizes in the next two months. i will get on and give all my measurements soon.
Kyle

America wins ...

Americans Beat 33 Countries to Win Obesity Prize
October 6, 2010
This post first appeared on Food Politics.

OECD (the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), a group of 33 countries committed to democracy and the market economy, has just released a major report on obesity.

Its main conclusion? The United States population has the highest percentage of overweight and obesity in the democratic, market-economy world.

The reports conclusion?

Individual interventions have a relatively limited impact; therefore, comprehensive strategies involving multiple interventions to address a range of determinants are required to reach a critical mass one that can have a meaningful impact on the obesity epidemic by generating fundamental changes in social norms. The development of comprehensive prevention strategies against obesity needs to focus on how social norms are defined and how they change; on the influence of education and information on obesity but also on the potential for government regulation to affect behaviours; and on the role of individual choice and values. A sensible prevention strategy against obesity would combine population and individual (high-risk) approaches.

Buried in this paragraph are some important concepts: societies need to change social norms as well as individual behavior, and governments need to intervene to make the social environment more conducive to healthier practices.

Nancy Hellmich of USA Today attempted a translation of some of the recommendations for individuals:

* Individual lifestyle counseling by family doctors and dietitians may be the most effective to increase the life expectancy and quality of life for people who are obese or at risk of becoming so.
* Individual counseling should be supplemented with health-promotion campaigns, compulsory food labeling and cooperation between industry and government in the regulation of food advertising to kids.

The report breaks down data by country. Here are ours.

west valley 5k

Hey, if you plan on running the 5k in West Valley, contact Kyle D. ASAP.
The 5k is in March.
See you all there!

Eddie B.

5 days of excersize.

I have been excersizing for five days in a row:
cardio, abs, and weight training.
100 sit-ups every other day.
I have cut down on my portion sizes and am I drinking more water.
My arms and legs are sore, but I'm feeling good.
Kyle and James are on track and have been making serious strides in their workout routines. Great job, guys!
The support system is working out great, too.
Hope to see more folks on the blog talking about their workouts, etc.

Eddie B.

The numbers don't lie (beware of the picture)!

Okay.
If you got a pair, then you'll put your numbers up on the board and pull the trigger, amigos.
Snap a "before" picture so you can compare your flabby body with your streamlined bod in 90 days. If you're man-enough, do it!
Here's my measurements for my current weight of 258 lbs.
Chest: 44 "
Left arm: 14 3/4"
Right arm: 15"
Waist (at belly-button level): 46 1/2 "
Hips 46"
Left thigh: 26 "
Right thigh: 26 1/2

Oh, yeah, eat it up girls!

superbowl

two days after the super bowl I am feeling great. i have started going to the gym in the morning, and it is a great and positive way to start my day. i am also up to fifty min running streight. i hope all is well with everyone. i can't wait for the first 5k of the year march 19th.

kyle

Eddie Update Feb 2011 A

I am running, again.
Getting in shape for a 5k in West Valley.
Kyle has all the info about the 5K. Please join us!
My legs have gone to crap over the last year, but I hope to be in condition for the 5k.
I use to run all the time, but I got distracted with school and stopped running.
I forgot how much I enjoy running.
I have been taking Aaron and Ben to the indoor track, and they enjoy running, too.
Next week, I will start weight training in my garage and at the gym. I need to develop more strength for karate class.
Ken Po Karate is also another avenue for me to workout. I also have the POWER 90 DVDs and the DVDs are pretty sweet to workout with.
I just started ice-skating and, man, that is a workout.
I haven't weighed myself, but my clothes are looser.
I'll post my weight and measurements, i.e, biceps, chest, thighs, next week.
Remember, muscle weighs more than fat.
http://www.jeffgalloway.com/training/index.html

new month

this is kyle's update. i have been working out at the gym 3 to 4 days a week. my weight loss is slowing but i feel like i am working harder. i am up to running four miles at a time. my time is slow, but i am building endurance. i am now going to add weight training to my work out. i have a 5k that i have signed up eddie and i for this race. if you would like to join us it would be great. my weight is at 214. i hope to start loosing more per weak.

Super Bowl Sunday

Because it is the Super Bowl does that mean that you will be changing your habits for that day?

Will you lower your usual intake or will you allow Sunday to be your eat what you want and any amount day of the week?

Do you think it will help or hurt the progress that you have had thus far?

James

5k

Kyle knows of a 5k in March in West Valley.
It's $10.00.
Let's all do it.

January Updates?

Where is everyone on their weight lost?

Eddie at 258 lbs.

We should post updates at the end of every month.
Please advise.

5 lbs down

I am down 5 lbs.
Start weight: 263 lbs
Current weight: 258 lbs
Mainly by changing my eating habits.
I haven't been to the gym in two weeks because of my injured leg.
I should be able workout this coming week.

Office Work Out

100 lunges and 200 crunches done in the office.

I can feel the stiffness in my cheeks today.

Works like a charm, everytime

James P

back to the gym

My left leg is on the mend - karate injury. I was unable to workout last week, but I hope to hit the gym tomorrow.
I screwed up last week - ate too much and have been drinking soda.
Motivation: my kids and my health.

5k

hey this is Kyle I just posted below. i have a gps watch that would easily get a course where we could save money and run for free. it is still fun to enter a 5k and compete to see how you are improving. plus there is alot of cool experiances you can have at different 5ks. my favorite is the sandy city midnight 5k in august. this race starts on friday night at midnight. it was a blast. people are crazy.

kyle

5k

I have had a great exercise week, but i tend to get super hungry at night. I have not had Ice cream for over three weeks, and i am still soda free. oh and i cant get Eddies birthday card out of my head. i am down total 5 lbs in two weeks.

5k

Hey, guys, why don't we just measure a 5k course and run it?
What do you think?

slipped

Hurt my leg in Karate class and I did not hit the gym this week.
I ate too many sweets on my birthday, but I'm back on my game.
220 lbs is the target.

busted

Today, I met Heather and the boys at McDonalds.
As I approached the counter, the cashier yelled out: "Eddie!"
That was a wake up call for me.
So long McDonalds!

i have been to the gym 3 times seince i started my new goal. i have not had a soda since jan 2nd. i have lost 2 lbs no more pop for me. i know there is a 5k race in march. i will get more details.

kyle

Fattison's Plan

Abby hates that nickname I've given myself; I've written a whole jingle around it. I can sing it for you sometime.

I've been sitting around 220 lbs. since the honeymoon. My earlier plan of diet drinks and walking everywhere didn't help bring that down. My goal is to be 180-190. My new plan is going well so far: minimum intake of sugared drinks, working out, and, most importantly, smaller portions. I found it was a lot easier than I expected to cut my meals in half.

- Addison

5k in April SLC

Salt Lake City Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour & Kids Marathon 1KStart: Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 7:00 AM
Start - The University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Finish- The Gateway Plaza, Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT


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Date
Saturday, April 16, 2011 @ 7:00 AM

Additional Date Information
Time TBD
Address
Start - The University of Utah, Salt Lake City
Finish- The Gateway Plaza, Salt Lake City

Registration Closing Date
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 11:01 PM

Brief Description
Act Now! Price increases on March 1st!

Fees
Marathon: $75 through Oct. 31; $80 through Dec. 31; $90 through Feb. 28; $95 through close of registration

Half Marathon: $60 through Oct. 31; $65 through Dec. 31; $75 through Feb. 28; $80 through close of registration

5K: $30 through Dec. 31; $35 through Feb. 28; $37 through close of registration

Salt Lake City Kids Marathon 1K: $16



Course:
Starts at the Olympic Legacy Bridge on the campus of the University of Utah, the site of the 2002 Winter Olympic & Paralympic Athlete's Village. The gentle course then skirts through the municipalities of Holladay, Murray, South Salt Lake and Salt Lake City and County. The route runs around the base of the towering Wasatch Mountains, passes by cozy neighborhoods and elegant estates and winds through Salt Lake's legendary wide streets, into the city center, via Liberty Park.

Update

I lost 3 1/2 lbs by just changing my eating habits - I stopped stuffing my face.

Eddie

Hello

i am starting the new year at a record high of 227 lbs. i am not sure what my BMI is, but i know i should be around 165 or so. My plan is to continue an exersize program i started on mnday. i also want to run 10 5k's this year and 1 10k. this is the year that i have time to make a chance for better health, because health is what keeps us here longer together.

Kyle

My fatass goal for 2011.

My goal is to be at 220 lbs for 2011.
200 lbs is my long term goal. Pants size 38.
BOOOOOYAAAAAH?
I have decreased my portion sizes and Heather is feeding me more veggies and fruits (actually, they were always offered, but I didn't partake of them).

Ladies......heres my Mercedes.

As Eddie slapped his stomach this weekend reciting Tracey Morgan I couldn't help but laugh.. I am sure he did it only in attempt to get the laughs.....

But it also made me think of my stomach. Being taller I don't look heavy and never really have. But we see ourselves differently than other people see us. With that I see a great opportunity to help out family while helping myself.

This morning Jan 3rd my weight was 250. According to the BMI index I should be 210 for my weight. My goal is to attain that weight and maintain that weight consistency over the next year and years. Prior to Holly and I getting married we went on a diet.

The diet helped me see the benefits of eating smartly. By cutting down on my intake and eating smaller portions I lost 20 pounds.

So today......eating smartly are the words of the day. Hello apples!!!!

James

Eddie's plan

I weighed myself at two different intervals - 255 lbs and 263 lbs.
I'm going with 263 lbs.
According to the BMI index, I'm obese. 
I should be 170 lbs. I would look like a crackhead.
My goal is to lose 15 lbs by March 1st.
I'm aiming for about 2 lbs a week.
My plan is to decrease my calorie intake and workout 5 days a week.
I am going to give up soda in 5 days.
Motivation: for my family.
What's your plan, folks?

Welcome

We have created a gmail account for email and Blogger abilities.

You can access the blog from the gmail account.

We will get people to honestly post their starting weight and over the next year we will post weekly updates on gains and losses.

We will also  post information for 5k run/walks throughout the year as a family.

The winner next year will be awarded an undetermined prize that may or may not consist of a night out, stay at the Anniversary Inn, maybe even cash money. 

Rules or albeit conditions will need to be set.  No one wants to have their progress made fun of or someone to be made to feel bad that they are or are not doing as well as someone else.  A system that will be fair to those that maybe do not have that much weight to shed.  A body fat percentage loss or something along those lines. 

This is a family endeavor and we should conduct ourselves as such.  Our encouragement and helpfulness towards others will help us all succeed.

Please post your information to the blog that has been hidden and will only allow us that know the password and username to access it.

If you find that someone else does not have the information please send it to them so that as many people as possible can be involved.

If you look at the Blog and find that you can make it more appealling please do so.

James and Eddie and everyone else.    

The begginning

Today we have decided to give help and support to one another in our concentrated effort to live a healthier lifestyle that we can embrace and share with our kids.

We will be having a contest to track our weight loss over the next year.  Those who are interested and would like to join, make your intentions know here.

James, Holly, Eddie are in.  Who else is in?