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Amy (Beyond JEMS) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:08:05 -0000

Carlos, Thank you for keeping us honest. I just caught this on Spence's blog. I gained 80lbs with my twins (invitro, bedrest, long story) lost 65lbs but keep floating up & down with the last 15. I started running in March and went from the couch to a 5K in 4 wks. Now I've just signed up to do the Nike Half Marathon with Team in Training in San Fran in Oct. So I have two goals... Lose the last 15 lbs. and complete my first half marathon in Oct. On a side note, that crazy Dan Perkins & my marathon coach think I should target a sprint tri next year, but i'll see how the first 3 go. I'll make my official first post with a pic (yuck!) next Sat. Thanks Again! This is awesome!

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Karen Erickson — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:57:25 -0000

I should be in but I'm not so savy on the whole blogging thing. Not a techie, I don't think I could download a picture. But....this might inspire me.

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Liza's Eyeview — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:55:24 -0000

COUNT ME IN! I'm skinny and small but boy do I have that MUFFIN TOP, I kid you not. I'd do a pot complete with photo :)

Hey, it's already Saturday here on Maui ... where's the post ;)

Liza
Liza's Eyeview

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pinkcamojeep (karen) — Fri, 30 May 2008 06:05:44 -0000

Wow. Accountability. Okay! Checkin' in once a week - my goal 22 lbs. Here's the hard part, Los: How do we KEEP it off? I want it to stay off for life.

-|<@ren

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Becca — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:31:09 -0000

I'm not in but I thought the video was stinking hiliarious. The girls were cracking me up.

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Julie P — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:10:34 -0000

I'm in.

http://persinable.blogspot....

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Aaron — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:30:01 -0000

I'm crying from laughing so hard.

You gotta love kids....eeeeeewwwwwww.

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Robert Smith — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:52:27 -0000

I attend NewSpring and am friends with Casey and Jay. I have been overweight most of my adult life. I am 5' 8" and weigh 280lbs. I graduated highschool at 99lbs., I have an addiction to food. Am impressed with your challenge and I will undertake the task. My goal would be to get to 200lbs. and then go from there. Thank you for your blog, it is entertaining and deep at times as well. Please include some scripture along with your comments about this challenge.

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Emily — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:09:13 -0000

I'm on it. Training for a tri in July and a half marathon in Medellin in September. Get on it.
Currently: 161.5
Goal: 140

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Amy (Dandelion Seeds) — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:06:33 -0000

I'm in late... but I'm in... so where's the "nifty" clicky button to share on our blog with others??!!

Start date: Wednesday, May 28th
Start weight: 131.5
Goal: 115

Going now to try and convince hubby to join ya!

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Tony Steward — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:04:59 -0000

@losewhit I'm in for the ragamuffintop challenge! {seesmic_video:{"url_thumbnail":{"value":"http://t.seesmic.com/thumbn..."}"title":{"value":"@losewhit I'm in for the ragamuffintop challenge! "}"videoUri":{"value":"http://www.seesmic.com/vide..."}}}

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Chadwick — Wed, 28 May 2008 11:40:51 -0000

I loved all the "admiration" you got from your daughters.

I'm in - 182 now - shootin' for 160.

Go get em'

www.intraining365.blogspot.com

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eric — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:51:02 -0000

18 weeks to train for a sprint triathlon? You can do it! Go for the tri!

http://ericbeeman.blogspot....

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eric — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:41:33 -0000

Wow!!! lots of feedback on this one. I'm in yo... I went on a cruise about a month ago and put on 10lbs. Haven't been able to get rid of it.

I'm the kind of guy that needs a goal/challenge to keep me going so the marathon sounds good, but what about a triathlon?

Last summer my buddy challenged me to a sprint tri. I think you could do it Los! I saw guys way heavier than you finishing the Tri. I only trained for about 2 weeks last summer and finished right in the middle of the pack...

http://ericbeeman.blogspot....

Jew Can Do It!

I'm at 178lbs
Goal 165lbs

f.y.i. I actually stayed about the same weight when I trained for the tri, but I slimmed out a ton! People who haven't seen me since the tri still ask if I've lost weight...

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Joni — Tue, 27 May 2008 23:56:48 -0000

I was doing well last year and gained it right back. So, I'm in. Ick. I hate commitment. I'm in the middle of all sorts of cervical spine physical therapy and potential surgery blah blah blah but I read Polly's comment and that inspired me.

Starting at 197.8(today's weigh in on my fatblogger post) Ultimate goal is 135. But over the next 18 weeks? I'll go for 165.

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Jay Lowrance — Tue, 27 May 2008 21:26:57 -0000

I'm in. Trying for the seventh year to get back below 200.

Current: 214
Goal: 185

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Giant Idiot — Tue, 27 May 2008 19:45:34 -0000

I am in. Got down to 230 last year back up to 255+ now. Want to get down to 225.

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Mary in CO — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:45:26 -0000

Los? I posted before hearing the whole video. I'm in for the de-muffin-ication but not the marathon. Am game for walking a Half Marathon tho.

Did you see this 18-week marathon program?
http://www.halhigdon.com/ma...

I ran my first 26.2 in 1980, following the Honolulu Marathon Clinic Guidelines (9 months, 3 trimesters). Very sane way to prepare. 18 weeks? You LOLO, bro (crazy but cool)!

http://honolulumarathonclin...

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Mary in CO — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:02:24 -0000

Count me in, brother Los -- girls can have MuffinTops too! In TX we often called it DunLop Disease ... as in "my tummy dun lopped ovah my belt buckle."

I count today, 5/27, as DAY #1 of my personal RagamuffinTop Challenge. God willing, we will SOAR!

Now: 182
Goal: 140

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Tim — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:27:48 -0000

Sure, I'm in.

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Robin — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:41:44 -0000

I'm totally in. This past Christmas I was at my smallest and healthiest: 125. Since then, I've picked up 7 pounds of muffintop somewhere, and am now at 132 (and I'm only 5'2"!) Not much, but I'd still like to get rid of it and get runnin' again like I used to.
Currently: 132
Goal: 120-125.

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Amy — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:36:37 -0000

I will be joining you I'm on the south beach diet right now and work out as much as I can which is about 5-6 days a week I have 15 more pounds to lose. I weight I think 157 right now my goal is 140 or 135. Good luck Carlos!

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steve — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:59:40 -0000

Hey Los. I have had a weight-loss challenge going on over at my blog for the past two months. But I am definitely down to join yours too. The more accountability the better!

Currently: 222.6
Goal: 190

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gretchen — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:59:02 -0000

I just ran my first Mini Marathon in Indianapolis at the begining of May, I trained for 9 months....good luck with the 18 week plan :)!!!! It is an awesome feeling to finish and I only did a half marathon! Good luck!

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AuntieB — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:34:41 -0000

I'm in! Current weight: too much. Goal: muuuuuuuuuch smaller!!!!! =) (I'm not sure of the actual numbers. The scales scream every time I step on - so I try not to as much as possible.)

Got lots of cool stuff coming up. I'd love to be smaller when these events roll around!