Nibs be damned (Terry)

Despite the Nibs I had a decent week. Still at 237 pounds, so no weightloss this week (no weight gain either) and a total loss of 19 pounds overall. I can't quite get to that 20 pound mark I have been striving for. I will get it this week though, Lost is getting good. I wanted to do a double workout yesterday cause I had to see what happened next. Later all.

PS - Thanks to Ian for watching Noah, hope he wasn't a crank.

I'm out (Terry)

I pulled a Darci. Working at Katie's, grabbed a 100 calorie pack of food w/o thinking. The double wammy, COOKIE Bites CANDY. So I am out already, not sure if that counted against me so I had Nibs to complete the crime. Kudos to Darci for resisting the temptation of the evil, evil Nibs.

Another Video Message (Terry)

PS - Ian, the only exception on the side bet is Easter. Easter is a free day, otherwise the rules stand. MOM - Noah has demanded your participation in the side bet (and the challenge overall seeing how you haven't done much). You are in Mom and get started. What about you Katie, you in?

I'm In (Ian)

I am in on the side bet. Darci, it sounds like its going to be you againts me here. I have no problem doing a double or nothing bet here. Since we are going to be the only ones in on it, I am up for the few exceptions but not more than 5 exceptions. What do you think? If you want none, then that works for me.
Ian

Side Bet (darci)

Ok, since I ate Noah's weight in chocolate today I am more motivated than ever to kick off this side bet. How about we start on Monday. Who's in? Katie, Ian, Peggy? Anyone? We've got 1 1/2 months to finish this weight loss challenge off! Can you believe that??

A funny thing happened (Eva)

I forgot to post this, but at my last ob appointment, the doctor asked me if I was bulimic. BWAH!!! This is probably the first anyone in this family was asked this question. I had lost another 3 pounds. Then she asked if I was exercising too much. She's such an serious young doctor, it's so hard not to laugh at her.

Let's Roll (Ian)

Terry, thanks for the video. It's a formidable scent. It stings the nostrils. I'm gonna be honest with you, Terry, that smells like pure gasoline. (Another movie quote) Oh wait, that was me. Thats the smell of a champion. Well, not really a world champion and not quite an intramural league champion. I dont really know what it is, but I bet it comes in the form of cash, check, or money order, so I like it.

On to the side bet, I am in. I do like the holiday exception. Does St. Patrick's Day count? Does a drunk fest at a Billy Joel concert count? I personally think those are exemptions, but thats just me. Lets bring on the maddness.

Ian

The Side Bet is ON!! (Darci)

So I went back and dug out the rules Terry had generated A LONG time ago. How do these look??
I am in. Ian I still owe you 10.00 from last time--or do you want to go double or nothing? I have hit the warped wall (Ninja Warrior reference there). I have slammed against it and am back sliding... I thought going back to work was going to help not hurt my cause. Unfortunately, no group of people knows how to snack themselves stupid like nurses.....except law enforcement. Oh wait.....

1. No fast food; i.e. anyplace that serves food on a tray (McDs, Taco Hell, mall food, etc). Acceptable places are Subway, Applebee's, Olive Garden, etc but only if out with friends/family or business related meal.
2. No candy bars or sweets; i.e. no milky ways at the Wal-Mart check out isle (my guilty vice), no snack when getting gas, no CANDY!!!
3. No baked goods; i.e. cake, cookies, doughnuts, muffins, etc.
4. No frozen pizza, ice cream, ; self explanitory.
5. A workout or any form of exercise at least 3 times a week; i.e. at the gym, on a home bike, tredmill, or elliptical, a brisk walk at the mall (random shopping doesn't count, must be at least constant walking)Anyone who wants in puts up $10, we will be on the honor system, and post if you are in or out.

However, in my opinion we should get a pass on Easter Sunday. Holidays shouldn't count. Any other opinions?

A video message (Terry)

I wish we had smell-o-vision.

Kudos Ian (Terry)

Good for you Ian, the game is afoot than. I look forward to an actual competition. By the`way I was at that Cub/Brewer game. After that game I hadn't wanted to kill someone so bad since they canceled Family Matters.

PS - I couldn't figure out the movie qoute, but I will. And I don't normally do this, but I felt compelled to tell you something. You have an absolutely breath-taking... heiney. I mean, that thing's good. I wanna be friends with it.

Not So Fast Terry (Ian)

Terry, Terry, Terry. You should know better by now. Last summer. Late June . A 10 game lead in the Central. Aramis Ramirez 9th inning home run to beat the Brewers in Wrigley. I think you were at that game, I am not sure, but I am sure you know the outcome of the NL Central race. (Just for clarification, the Cubs won the Central over the Brewers)

Its a metaphor for this challenge my friend. Terry jumps out to the big lead to start the game but here comes the competition (Ian). Terry may have lost 18 pounds, but Ian is closing in at a loss of 15 pounds. Recently I took up this new fad called jogging, or it may be pronounced yogging with a soft "j". (You get points if you can name the movie that came from) I finally found the gym and those things you lift that have various weights and the thing you stand on and it moves. So let the fun begin.

As for the rest of the competition, John has been silent, so his asshole must have wont that battle and that probably explains Peg's silence. Eva has an excuse but Matt sure doesnt. He's the silent darkhorse that will post a picture in late April with his head on some celebrities body claiming he has won and since he is a laywer he will argue his was to the title. There hasnt been much talk from Darci or Katie about a side bet, so who knows their status. Ian is up for a side bet, so Darci, kets get one started again.

Isnt there a mid point challange coming up???

Ian

Winner, winner, chicken dinner (Terry)

So, despite vacation food, Evan's birtday cake, cookies, and Loa's rice crispy treats I am down to 238 pounds. That is a loss of 18 pounds since we began the family (or Terry all by himself) weightloss challenge. I think I will buy mid riff jeans and cut off t-shirts with my winnings, I am that sexy.

Here are a few pictures from our trip to spring training. The first is Noah with the world famous Klements racing hotdog (a thrill for me). The second is Noah getting his first baseball from the Brewer's Derrick Turnbow (a thrill for Darci). Later losers, or should I say gainers?

We're Back (Terry)

A quick note to say we are back from Spring Training. Noah did great, was awesome in Arizona. We met a ball player, Derrick Turbow, who personally gave Noah his first baseball. We got some great video and will post it on youtube soon. On the weightloss front we did pretty well. I gained 4 pounds, Darci 3. Not too shabby, only had fastfood once (in the airport on the way home). All in all we had lots of fun, enjoyed the sun, and did not eat ourselves stupid for a change.

PS - it snowed as we drove home from the airport, that pissed me off. 78 & sunny for a week and we come home to snow.

Evan (Katie)

Hey All - Nothing about weight loss. I wish I had something exciting to report but that's a negative. But I did want to share that Evan's favorite game to play is catch with his Momma. Or, momma, momma, momma as he likes to say three times in a row. (Although I have to admit that I don't think he's really associating those words to me as much as he just likes to make those sounds.)

Anyway, the best part is, I roll the ball to him, he picks it up with his right hand, transfers it to his LEFT hand and throws it to me. And then I yell, YEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHH! And then he signs MORE, MORE, MORE. And we repeate this.

Did you read that Terry - LEFT HAND!

So that is about the most exciting news I've had in months.

Katie

At my playing weight (Terry)

After a bad week last week, I am back down. I dropped to 240 pounds today, that is down a total of 16 in 2 months. I am at my playing weight for spring training this weekend. Noah, Darci, and I fly to Phoenix on Friday to see the Brewers spring training. I can see it now...

We are at the ball park watching practice. A stray ball rolls to my feet. Prince Fielder comes out to get the ball but I scoop it up and throw it 200 feet on a line to Ben Sheets. Ned Yost (the manager) is amazed by my raw, yet able to be harnessed, talent. I get signed, and spend the next 10 years dodging steriord and HGH questions. Awesome!

That or I get hit in the crotch with another foul ball, one of the two.

PS - if you haven't heard the getting hit in the crotch with a stray foul ball story, it is a Terry Evans classic on par with getting lassoed and saved by a bush at VESHA. But the point is I am down 16 pounds, how are the rest of you doing.

Bad News Good News (Terry)

The bad news is I am up 2 pounds from last week (I weigh myself every Tuesday since we started and write the weight on my calander). Though I didn't poop til tonight so I think that weight is skewed.

The good news is my diet book, "Loose Weight and Alienate Your Family: The Terry Evans Journey of Going From So Fat He Deep Fried His Toothpaste To a Lean Mean Family Mocking Machine - an unauthorized biography," is going to be made into a major motion pictures. Haley Joel Osmet will play the young me, Will Ferrell will play the fat me, and Russell Crowe will play the current me. In a major coop Tom Hanks will be playing dad. Amazing cause Dad only has two speaking lines in the movie adapation, "I need to plow," and "Bring me chicken." The rest of the performance consists of non-verbal acknowlegements and a series of grunts. The Oscar buzz has already started!

Bill/Eva checks in

I had my doctor's appointment this morning. I lost another pound in the last two weeks. My blood pressure is good and everything else looks good too. The doctor went over the 3 hour glucose test results. I really did do quite well. I was at least 5 points under on every score. I'm still taking cinnamon, just to be sure.

Way to go Katie and Terry on the weight loss!

Lose 8.5 lbs in 2 days......

So, my motivation level for this challenge has been at about a 2 since it's start. But I just lost 8.5 lbs in two days, so what's my secrect? THE FLU!!!! But I"m going to bask in being at a weight number I haven't seen since about 9 months pre-pregnancy. I swear I will try and make it last. Maybe this was the painful first step I needed to get my butt in gear.

And yes, I had the stinking flu shot.

Katie

Not Gloating (Terry)

Down 14 pounds from 256 to 242. Now I am not gloating, mocking you is motiviating me to continue to loose weight and mock you more. See, it's cyclical, the synergy of the whole thing. I don't brag to put you down, I do it to keep myself going...that's all.

In fact I want to help you all out. I will send you each a free copy of my new weightloss book coming out this spring. It's titled "Loose Weight and Alienate Your Family: The Terry Evans Journey of Going From So Fat He Deep Fried His Toothpaste To a Lean Mean Family Mocking Machine - an unauthorized biography."

My publisher thinks the title is too long, I'm thinking of changing it just to "Ass Kicker." What do you guys think?

New Side Bet!!

Ok, who is going to help me out here?? I need some volunteers for a new side betl. Come on, Ian. You won the last. You should get in on this! Katie, didn't you ask for a new side bet after your Taco Bell fall? I say let's start a new side bet (as Terry detailed in an earlier entry) on Sunday. Any takers???
I've got a trip to AZ in less than a month and need some motivation!
darci

Hey All! (Katie)

Ian - That is the funniest post to date. You are SOO FUNNY! And for the record, I saw Ian last night and he looked like he lost weight and I look like I gained it.

Terry - LOVED YOUR POST as well. I even had a Super Tuesday Party at my house because I am that geeked about elections. I blame that on Mom.

So, who went to Ash Wednesday....a-hum...............Dad? Evan got his first Ash's and we have pictures. Jeremy took a picture with his camera phone of Evan sitting in the pew as proof for Dad.

BTW - Terry, fix Dad's Ebay for him this weekend.

Well I'm off to start thinking about, starting to thinking about cleaning my room. Have a good weekend everyone!!!

Go Ian!

Katie

Dieting and Politics (Terry)

In honor of super Tuesday I will compare our weight loss challenge to the 2008 Presidential Primary...

Katie is Hillary Clintion - tells everyone they are in a side bet and expects them to pay $10 for it, whether they want to or not

Matt is Ron Paul - in the race but is making crazy claims about going it alone with the benefits of Benefiber

Mom is Rudy - in the challenge but took the first month off and is pining all her hopes on Lent to begin her run

Dad is Huckabee - looks good, sounds good, is balding, but nobody thinks he can really win

Eva is Bill Clinton - can't play but is still involved and making noise

Hoss is Fred Thompson - everybody thinks he is in and can win, but nobody hears from him and are waiting for him to get involved

Ian is Obama - sounds good on the blog but nobody is really sure what his stance is on diet and exercise (see his previous blog)

Kristy is John Edwards - made a good noise early and then vanishes

Vicki, Elaine, and Trix are Duncan Hunter, Dennis Kucinich and Chris Dodd - they are in and never heard from again

And for me, I am Johm McCain - the smug front runner nobody likes. Which makes Darci Mitt Romey, looks good, very polished, but still trails me.

I will call this an update (Ian)

Well, I just got home from a bigger embarassment than myself going out in public, UNI got drilled by Creighton in basketball. So feeling a little down, but not all that bad. I feel for you Terry. Those hangovers go over as well as having to write the Theory paper the day before its due. But if I lived in the glorious land of cheese curds, I would have a permantent home on a couch with mold growing in places it shouldn't. The fire department would not like the end of that.

On to the challange, Terry, I have not worked out a damn minute, unless you call defensive tactics class a workout, and I am down 11 lbs (real weight number can not fit into this blog). So when I see green, as in cash not the environment, I will jump, so its time to jump. Let the games begin.

Feeling Better (Terry)

Ok, a bad weekend. But after consuming beer, Buffalo Chicken Stripes, beer, chips and salsa, beer, endless cheese curds, beer, candy, beer, and Peruvian cream chocolate birthday cake I only gained 2 pounds. Started at 256 and weighed 246 today. Must be the combination of Lost episodes and 42 minutes on the elliptical keeping it off. How are the rest of you doing? Still waiting for lent? No time like today! Trying to be motivating today, I will gloat more later.

Equation of Pain (Terry)

Darci threw me a suprise birthday party last night, I was totally caught off guard and it was a blast. However I learned a very important math equation.

Eating more sugar and grease in one night than you have eaten in a month + beer + beer + beer + beer + hangover multiplied by a 4 month old early rising baby = one horrendous Sunday.

The diet starts again on monday, it hurts to type. I need to go back to bed.

Lent and Weight Loss (Katie)

Well, I'm back as well. I'm writing this email with my head hung in shame. It's pretty sad when you take great pride in just maintaining your fat ass weight. But that's all I have to take pride in at the moment. "I'm maintaining!" That's like the meth-head "maintaining" their current addiction. Way to go!

But Ash Wednesday is my hope. It's the best time of the year and like a good Catholic I will feel shame for not committing to do something to better myself and/or others. For you C&E Catholics out there, it's time to dust off your prayer book. Maybe a few of those will give us all some motivation.

My Lenton Prayer:

Hail Mary, full of Grace, the fat is upon me. Blessed art thou over eaters who love bread and cheese. And blessed is the fruit in my Dairy Queen blizzard. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us eaters and now at the hour of the Chinese Buffett.

I'm off to dig out my Rosary beads.

Katie

Eva's progress

I've lost a couple more pounds, though my last official weigh in at the doctor's office doesn't reflect that because I ate a big lunch right before the appointment. When I lost 4 pounds over Christmas, I got a lecture. I tired explaining that family pride was on the line and just because some people wouldn't let me in the weight loss competition was no reason I couldn't play along on the sidelines. The doctor still had some funny idea about pregnant women gaining weight not loosing weight.

As some of you may know, I spectacularly failed my 1 hour glucose tolerance test, so I had to take the 3 hour test on monday. I passed the 3 hour test with flying colors. I don't know if this made the difference, but I started taking cinnamon over the weekend. Cinnamon is supposed to help balance out your blood sugar. So I'm continuing to take cinnamon, at least until May. Some of the rest of you probably should too.

Mom You're a Wuss (Terry)

I just got done reading Mom's blog entry when a certain sentence caught my eye. And I quote;

"I'm thinking about thinking about really getting going real soon."

Awesome enthusiasm. Way to be motiviated and inturn get others motivated. I'm thinking about riding my bike up to the convience store and getting myself a snickers bar. The point of this competition was to lose weight and be healthy, not to see who could post the funniest blog entry (if it were Matt and Ian would be neck and neck). So as the front runner of the real competition I am going the heckle and gloat.

I am down 12 lbs and kicking all your fat asses around this thing. HAHAHAHAHA. You are all so fat when you stepped on the scale it said "To be continued." When I tell you guys to get in this competition and haul ass, you all have to make two trips. HAHAHAHAHA.

Peg's Back

Okay, okay. I'm back already. Word on the street is that some people are too intimidated to blog because the rest of you are so damn funny. I mean FUNNY! Ian, I couldn't be more proud of your writing skills and I plan to take all the credit. Why didn't I see that stuff in high school? Guess I should have given you topics like "nacho chips" and "beer." On the homefront, you will be happy to know that John went out and bought an exercise bicycle. "New?" you ask? "Don't be stupid," I answer. He found a deal just down the road from the llama guy. So far I've sat on it once. I heard the little petals whirring last night, so I think John is well on his way to his own hanging. I can't really confirm that because we live on two different floors, doncha know. I'm thinking about thinking about really getting going real soon. I think Lent is going to force the issue - next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. I guess that means that our kids who are taking the side bet will have to forgo the after-Ash-Wednesday-services trip to Long John Silver's. I'm sort of taking the tortoise and the hare approach, so Terry, beware.

Falling Hard (Kristy)

Well, it has been awhile since I posted. I have fallen off track and when I fall it usually results in injury. I am really trying to eat well. Ian and I have had turkey burgers. I recommend them. We grill them on George and eat them with low fat cheese and whole wheat buns. Ian even likes them and he is pretty damn picky. My biggest problem is the lack of motivation to work out. I know I need to just do it and eventually I will feel like crap if I don't. It sounds like Terry and Darci are doing well. We can all do this. (Is that what you were looking for Darci?) Hope to hear some more blogs.

Is anybody out there???? (darci)

So what happened to the "support" and stuff? More importantly, where is the harrassment and criticism that I was promised (and have come to expect) from the Evans clan? No one is blogging, does that mean that everyone has given up? Did Terry (who has lost 12 pounds already) or I win the money that easily??

Come on!! I need some people to get in on another side bet. Ian is the offical winner of the first one (judging from our last entries). Since the end of last week when I offically gave in and ate chocolate cake, I not only fallen off the wagon but the horses have run me over and pulled me 1/2 mile down the road through their fresh crap. Last night I ate Valentines Day cherry heart chews till my teeth hurt and I have not been making "diet friendly" meal choices. However, that could all change if I had people to go in on another side bet. Besides weight loss I am thinking dental health here people. I've already got to schedule one crown and probably a root canal b/c my other crowned tooth is killing me--Hey!! I bet I'll lose at least a pound or two while recovering from dental work! Hmm... I know Terry has "perfect teeth and jaw line" but maybe I could convince him he needs some sort of dental work. He's become my hope for winning as I don't think I'll be the biggest loser at the end of this.

Katie, I thought you were up for it! I know you guys have a wedding next weekend so if you are looking to start after that or (even better) we all get one "pass" (like for wedding or birthday cake) then that would work. If you can't tell, I plan on buying Terry A PIECE of cake for his birthday and since he can't celebrate alone, I will have to buy one for myself.

So COME ON!!! Do what you have to people--painful dental work, wire your jaw shut, whatever. Get back on the wagon if you've fallen off and don't forget to blog and harrass your loved ones.

P.S. (Terry)

Still waiting on money and weights from Katie, Matt, and Jeremy.

Side Bet II (Terry)

Good call on the second side bet and I like Ian's idea of putting in a workout component. So here is my proposal for the second side bet.

1. No fast food; i.e. anyplace that serves food on a tray (McDs, Taco Hell, mall food, etc). Acceptable places are Subway, Applebee's, Olive Garden, etc but only if out with friends/family or business related meal.

2. No candy bars or sweets; i.e. no milky ways at the Wal-Mart check out isle (my guilty vice), no snack when getting gas, no CANDY!!!

3. No baked goods; i.e. cake, cookies, doughnuts, muffins, etc.

4. No frozen pizza, ice cream, ; self explanitory.

5. A workout or any form of exercise at least 3 times a week; i.e. at the gym, on a home bike, tredmill, or elliptical, a brisk walk at the mall (random shopping doesn't count, must be at least constant walking)

Anyone who wants in puts up $10, we will be on the honor system, and post if you are in or out. We will start Monday if everyone agrees to the terms. If you want in but feel a change to the rules are in order let me know. I will post the final terms Sunday night on the side bet.

Side Bet (Ian)

Darci, I was just about to pull a France and raise the white flag. Just as the clouds are white, I know I will be losing the side bet this weekend. First it starts with Friday night, a friend from Iraq is back and I know we are going to be going out. I have a feeling that, like all UNI grads, a trip to the Texas Roadhouse is an order. Those chicken critters cant be passed up. The sides of a salad and rice are good, but the battered chicken will be me losing out on the side bet. Then I know I am not going to have a good weekend, but after 25 days, whats one really bad weekend??? I guess its on to the next side bet. Why dont we spice this one up a little and require a certain number of workouts per week to coincide with Katie's list. Lets see how many people pull the Kramer on that one!!!!

I give.

Ok, so I guess it doesn't matter whether or not my pizza counted. I offically failed last night at work. They had a chocolate cake the size of NOah's crib in the breakroom and I started off with a spoonful of frosting--telling myself that it was neither a baked good or candy-- but shortly thereafter had a piece of cake. So I guess Ian, if you're still in then you win the side bet.
I would like to do another side bet if anyone is up for it b/c it really did keep me from eating a bunch of stuff I shouldn't!! If we do a side bet then we should post b/c it kept me motivated. If I dont hear anything then I assume that the others are out and I just don't know it--that's my excuse for giving into the chocolate cake.
How's everyone going to spend their big money from the government? I just might go on a fast food binge when this is all over. Yes Katie, i will be going to Taco Bell and not due to hangover but b/c I actually like it! darci

Hello???? (Terry)

Have you all given up? Nobody is posting. Darci is especially frustrated cause she is waiting for a ruling so she can go back to eating cookies before the second side bet kicks in.

On my personal front I got and set up my elliptical machine this week. I did not realize how tall I would be on the thing. I have to strategically place it between the floor slats in my basement so I don't bash my head while running on it. I watched the first episode of "Lost" and worked out for 40min on it today, nearly died. I wanted to quit after 10min but the show kept me interested so I pushed on to end of the show. The machine said I went 2.3 miles and burned 345 calories. However in my messed up brain I wanted to consume about 340 calories of a snickers bar, hey I burned 345 so I am still 5 calories in the black. I survived, no snickers, and had a banana instead. I hate this.

Need a ruling.... (darci)

Ok, so I may have lost the side bet. Here's the situation. Terry and I went out to dinner and comedy club last night. We hired a babysitter and left her a frozen pizza. After being out, I came home and made Terry left over frozen pizza. Then I heated up my leftovers from dinner at Outback (not fast food, but oh so unhealthy). As I was heating up my leftovers I began to graze...as usual. Unfortunately, Terry's pizza was sitting there and I was 1/2 done with the piece of frozen pizza before I realized what I was eating and I promptly spit it out and began to swear like a sailor. So, in my defense I did not knowingly break the side bet. Much like my dreams without knowing how or why, the forbidden food ended up in my mouth. So, I need a ruling.....did I break the side bet? If so, man am I pissed. If I knew I was going to lose Sat night I definitely would have had dessert with my meal. And no, I wasn't intoxicated. Just blonde I guess.

Must be wrong

Trixie -

Thanks for the info on my dad. I can just picture it! So funny! I can also remember so many nights of my childhood being summond to go over to Teresa's house and "bring me some supper." Can you imagine? Walking through back yards, entering someone's house, going to their fridge and taking their food home to my father. I think he could smell it if you made chicken.

Anyway, I must tell you the scale at my house HAS to be wrong. I feel like a cow. My jeans that were nice and loose when I was losing weight in October now don't fit well, but my scale has me down 2 lbs. And this is being weighed after I ate today. And I've done nothing about this weightloss for at least a week. So I'd like to feel good about myself today but this simply cannot be true.

Please, someone motivate me. I just feel yucky and I know I can do it.

Katie

forgot

i forgot to ask you kristy where did you find that picture of me.

i thought i had burned it.

previous live.

sad news e-w

hello everyone,

i have to tell you how proud of john i am. he stopped in the other day and had a lettuce leaf, a carrot stick, sorry no celery,
sucked the marrow our of a toothpick and drank a gallon of water.

he was still feeling a little hungry so he finished off the buttered popcorn from the night before, a dozen thin mint cookies, key word being thin, and a gallon of ice cream. at last he finally got some color in his face and quit shaking....... i thought we going to lose him for awhile.


the sad news is i'm not giving up 25 dollars to be humiliated, nor am i telling you my weight......i watched the biggest loser the other night, don't normally, but i have never seen so many boobs on men in all my life. holey moley they almost matched mine. very discouraging. if i see spandex again it will be too soon especially on thighs that haven't seen the light of day in 40 years. all i could think that i surely can't look that bad.... what are those people thinking!!!!!!!


actually i have joined lighten up iowa, it is only 15 dollars and im doing it with 20 other teachers at school. besides you say the word diet to me and i eat everything that isn't nailed down. at least until i can find my hammer........
i've started walking after school with some other people and elaine and i are going to start doing something. probably go out for dinner.

as to johns earlier comment about strangling on his own asshole trust me an evans will only strangle on food. probably something sweet.... thank god for insulin.

gotta go and find something to eat, i think i expended a calorie while writing this.

e-w

Ugh!! Ian, are you kidding me???

I can't believe that you're still in!! (insert huge sigh and visualize me in front of a computer banging my head against the desk) Alas, I will just have to take your word for it and skip the chocolate cake and M&M chocolate chip cookies. I never thought I'd last this long and it is only the desire to win this side bet that prevents me from going back to my pregnancy dietary habits (eating whatever I want)--that and the fact I am too cheap to buy new "in between sizes" clothes so it's either have my weight go up or down and I'd prefer down.
Katie, keep the 10.00 and I'll go double or nothing with you if you want back in on the bet.
What's going on with everyone else??? Peggy, we haven't heard from you or John in a long time. Has he really hung himself like he predicted in his last note? Matt, has your overdose on foods with a laxative effect caused you to be hospitalized and quarantined due to suspicion of Norwalk (that nasty cruise ship diarrhea illness)?
When is our offical weigh in date for Feb?

More Confessions

First of all I would like to say that I am REALLY, SUPER PROUD of the side betters and you both will be receiving $10.00 from me. Actually, I believe I owe Ian $20.00. Although I don't recall much of the conversation, I have some memory of calling him on Friday night and pleading for double or nothing. Why is it alcohol makes a person do stupid things and forget any sort of judgement, yet you NEVER forget someone's phone number? But, really, that is GREAT!

Darci, yes, please, at anytime you want another side bet I'm in. It really is motivating for me. I'm not a cry baby about them like Terry. I need a side bet and soon. And those 100 calorie packs might have to be out as well. Did you know that if you sit and eat an entire box of 100 calorie packs in one sitting, that's actually 600 calories? Yea, I am pretty sure that defeats the purpose as well.

It's been shitsville around here and I don't mean that literally, although I wish I did. Somebody help me quick! I'm pathetic.........

Katie

Side Bet (Ian)

Darci,
The side bet is still on. I nearly lost out on Monday. It was the first day of classes and our office buys cookies and donuts for all the Officers. Right behing my desk was a whole tray of chocolate chip cookies and donuts, all fresh. I thought about pulling a Katie and eating the whole damn tray. I guess if your going to fall of that wagon, fall hard. It wouldnt have been worth it for just one small piece of white cake, right Katie?????

Ian!!!

Ok Ian. Check in. Are you honestly still in the side bet?? Once again, baked goods were thrown in my face tonight at a staff meeting. Can you tell I am getting a bit OCD about this? I can't wait for you to break so I can celebrate with the baked good of my choice....or perhaps some fast food!!
Work has been an effective aid to my diet this past week. Between the high stress, emotional ups and downs and being too busy to eat I;'ve managed to lose a few pounds.
Katie, sounds like a rough fall off the wagon. After this side bet we can start another one after a few weeks off if you'd like. I still say that Taco Bell is a distant #2 to a liter of IV fluids, saltines and regular coke to cure a hang over.
--D

Crutons?!?!?!?!?! (Terry)

Katie, who eats a bag of crutons for dinner, honestly? That is as bad as eating a bowl of meat for dinner....

Croutons, a Side Bet and.....................

Hey All -

I'm suprised Ian hasn't shared the news. I'm out. I won't go into lavish details but it all started on Friday night when I drank two bottles of wine. (one left by Kristy, who I believe did that on purpose.....oh here I'll leave this for you, you can drink this) Well you can imagine how my Saturday morning was. But who ever said there is no such thing as a cure for the morning after drinking two bottles of wine, clearly has never been to Taco Bell. A number 9, no tomotos and a Pepsi (the only time I don't have diet) brought me back to life in no time. So there you have it.

And I thought one slip up along the way would be okay. But I had a bag of croutons for dinner last night and its been going straight down the shitter ever since.

Katie

Please..... (darci)

Ok Katie, I must give you credit. Besides being a MAJOR pain in the ass, this side bet has prevented me from eating a lot of junk. This was my first week back at work and the baked goods and candy have never been so plentiful. Last night I had a dream that someone made a cake and kept offering it to me. Then I was carrying it and somehow some got in my mouth and I had to spit it out so I didn't lose the side bet. (unlike Ian who was just going to lie). It must have been prompted by the Kaluha chocolate cake with raspberry filling and white icing that sat in our breakroom and taunted me all shift. So two of us have been having strange dreams...has this bet been approved by the FDA?
Katie and Ian, PLEASE tell me that you guys have lost the side bet so I can now start eating those andes mints that people leave in the breakroom to torture me!! My co workers know about my bet and either they hate me and want to see me lose or Katie and Ian have paid them off b/c everyone that has something off that damn list keeps offering it to me at work. Who knew I'd be this competitive over a little side bet?
darci

Game Over (Terry)

Down another pound from last week, 6 lost in 2 weeks overall. That was even after not eating that great the last couple of days and not having my poo. Plus our new elliptical machine gets delivered this week. I have a netflix queue filled with Lost, The Wire, The Shield, and Rescue Me seasons and a new elliptical. I can run on the elliptical and watch a 45 min tv on dvd. You all are screwed!

Still need weights & payment from Katie, Hoss (where are your posts?), Matt, & Trix. We are looking at 13 players with a grand total of $325, all for me.

Well, I love reading all your blogs as I eat my snack before bed. And I am reporting I just got a scale so I am ready to watch the pounds disappear! What, you mean I have to eat different for that to happen. What a waste of time I have put in to get this magnicient beautiful big big body!!!! It has only taken me 20 years and you think I need to change my eating habits? Who in the hell asked you!!

I have a wonderful very pretty granddaughter that asked me to help you all feel good about yourselves. She is selling GIRL SCOUT COOKIES and she knew you all would love to order them. REmember the thin mints. I am sure they don't count as chocolate, just mints. Thats not on Katie's list. And the peanut butter ones. They are so heathly for you too. Ok, they even have a new one that comes in 100 calorie intake with 15 of the little buggers. Come on, you know you wouldn't want to hurt her feelings. I know they freeze well and they would be so handy in the freezer when Teresa comes to visit. You have 18 shopping days to make up your minds which kinds you would like. Keep those imaginations goin!
elaine

holey moley

my god you people are nuts. haven/t you figured out yet that there are no thin evans's doesn't go with the character.
i have to laugh because everyone is telling me that i look like i've lost weight. i haven't done a damn thing yet.


i agree with chuck there are no happy skinny people. and if they are a size 2 they don't have all the organs needed to survive because they do not fit..........

darci cute cat.......... what is peggy so afraid of..........
ian and kristy i'm really proud of you for hanging in there.............. i sincerely hope you make it............

i am eating better, 1 cookie instead of 4, 10 m and m's instead of 20

and i'm sleeping more. i'm going to beat you all anyway because i'm having liposuction at the end of march.........

hang in there got to go time to make buttered popcorn..........

t

The Trauma....

What you are seeing are the shocking before and after pictures of Gidget. Above you see a healthy, happy slim kitty. On the left is Gidget today, after a brutal attack by Peggy left Gidget emtionally scarred. Since that day Gidget tells us that her post traumatic stress is causing her to consume large amounts of squeeky cheese, Spotted Cow Beer, Matt's cheesecake and all the items on Katie's list (so she's out of the side bet). We are trying to contact Dr Phil as well as a pet psychic to remedy her condition. If all else fails, we may consult Tom Cruise.

Side Bet (Ian)

Oh the side bet is still on here. Between Katie and I, we will go until Jesus decides to walk the Earth again before we lose to each other. Or it will go like most of the poker games we have been involved in, Katie will go all in with an with rags for cards and lose all her chips to me. I am planning on that happening pretty soon. I am praying for white cake on Friday night Katie. I had a messed up dream that I was given a chocolate chip cookie and I ate it, but then realized I had lost the side bet. Then I decided to cheat and lie about it so I could still win. Looks like I found the game plan to win this thing.

Side Bet (darci)

So it's me, Katie and Ian for the side bet?? Are you guys still in? Tell me now b/c I've gone all this time passing up on the candy and baked goods. Today was the ultimate torture. Terry and I stopped by my mommy playgroup and here are the food options sitting on the counter: Brownie bites, kettle chips, chocolate covered butterscotch rice krispy bars, some other salty good-looking chips and toasted cheese for the kids. Luckily, Amy also had sandwich meat and sourdough for the adults. I ALMOST gave in. While Terry was holding Noah, my supportive husband asked me to bring him a brownie bite. So I carried one over and had to put it in his mouth and watched as he chewed and said "mmmm, that's so good". Then everyone else in the group agreed and talked about how much they liked brownie bites. Bastards. I stole and orange off the counter. Man this sucks.

Good Job Everyone (Kristy)

Good work everyone. I am down 5 pounds. I do feel better. I have no motivation to exercise. Oh, well that will come. Ian and I are eating better. Today we had pizza with whole wheat crust, low fat cheese, and turkey peporoni. It was really good. I think that when this is all said and done I will look like Tara Reid.

Happy Skinny People (Matt)

I saw a happy skinny person once, so I repeatedly kicked him until I was happy and he wasn't.

So 8 days now, minus 7 pounds. And I ate like crap this weekend. I owe it all to eating oat cereal every morning, taken my Benefiber, and drinking a crap load of water. Also, no exercise or tennis. Unfortunately, I was stricken with the plague this weekend. Got the crud from Jack who most assuredly got it from those dirty Nebraskans.

Eva's mother-in-law is coming to stay for two weeks at the end of January so we convinced her to stay with Jack alone for a few days while Eva and I jet off to Las Vegas. We're staying at the Mirage, seeing a Cirque du Soleil show, and have reservations at a fancy schmancy French/Seafood restaurant at the Bellagio. I'll have to have an extra spoonful or two of Benefiber that weekend.

Matt

are you people insane?????? ever see a happy skinny person ????? i think not
chuck

The game is abitch (Terry)

So I am giving Matt a run for the pizza's, I mean money. Stood stark naked on the scale and am down 5 pounds from a week ago. The first time I have been under 250 since birth. I credit my weight loss to eating better, smaller portions, and methamphetamine. Do involuntary twitches and scratching imaginary bugs out of my skin count as exercise?

On a serious note...due to the healthy eating my poops are not as glorious as they were when I at crappy, greasy food. This saddens me.

Need help from Madison

I just came across this store, http://www.gailambrosius.com/. Could either Terry or Darci stop by and pick me up some vanilla ganache filled chocolate frogs or green tea chocolate buddhas? Pretty please! Pick up something for yourself while you're at it. I'm sure you deserve it.

I'm still on my chocolate berry protein shake kick. I did avoid the lure of McDonalds for lunch today, most because I didn't want to share french fries with Jack. Is it awful that I'd rather do with out than share? Jack is a french fry hog, he eats them by the handful, rather than slowly savoring each one. He knows when I get McD's and don't share, waiting to eat until after he goes down for his nap. He stands in the kitchen and whines and points at the counter where the bag sits. He knows!

-Eva Marie

Dad, What the Heck

does "afoot" mean. The game is "afoot." The game is apainintheass.

Anyway, so thank you to Ian and Darci who are still in the side bet with me. Ian and I especially are terribly competative with each other. So I'll hold out for sure, until Friday anyway. My friend is having a party and there will be cake. If it's white cake it's going to take all I have to not eat it. If it's chocolate I"ll still be in.

But here's my week one wrap up. So, I didn't start the exercise part of this thing, yet. But that is my week two goal and I WILL start. I'm positive I didn't gain any weight this week. I think I just maintained. And well, that's not bad either for my level of effort.

But week two will be better. Keep at it everyone. Baby steps if you need too.

Katie

Stay the Course

Good work everybody. Week two and no deaths yet. Thats good and so is the dieting. Was very hard yesterday morning as the Lions Club prepared the Community Breakfast. Wanted to submerge myself in the sausage gravey using only biscuits to keep me afloat but DID NOT. Diet going well and looking forward to spending the money. Hope i am around to spend it. Afraid i might get so thin i will fall thru my own asshole and hang myself. The game is afoot. John

website

In case anyone is interested in a good website, go to www.discoveryhealth.com and they have a bunch of links when you go to the National Body Challenge section. I recorded the debate so I gotta get back to watching it. Darci

Come on Kelly......

Lol at your post! You can do it! Just grab your mom, leash those dogs and take them around the block everyday and you'll beat us all!!

But, I don't blame you on gummie bears. I'd lose for sure. Those are my favorite!

Kristy, I'd consider you still in. I should have clarified the chocolate thing. And for the record I'm still in the side bet. I think Darci and I are the only ones. And it's been three days now that I've been at Mom's and I haven't eaten the ice cream or cookies. I'm pretty proud of that.

Two more days into week one and it seems like an enternity. But we can do it! On to week two....I'm going to become the resident Cheerleader.......

Katie

Getting Elaine On board

This is Kelly. Mom asked me to get her set up so she can start blogging with all of you. As funny as this is, I am passing on my turn to give my money away! Why~ I have a new 5 lb. Black Forest Gummi Bears bag. I think I'll sit back and watch the humor. Like watching a movie, only it is Survior Weight Loss! And while your weight is dropping...I'll pick it up for you! At no cost! It is my service for being apart of your family!

Dirty Darci (Kristy)

Ewww...Darci is playing ugly with the GoLytely. I too have access to that stuff. Watch out. Also, Katie I will not be in on the side bet. I eat way too much chocolate, in sugar free pudding, 100 calorie packs, etc. I will say that my Seattle weight has come off so that is great. Hope all is going well.

And, the stupid joke of the week: Why did Mozart get rid of his chickens? Because they kept saying Bach, Bach, Bach.

Kristy

finally made it in

hey guys i haven't been ignoring you just haven't been able to get in until now.........

i'm in but no side bets. everything on your list katie is in the pyramid and i can't live without any of it.

terry just wanted to let you know my weight is 580 lbs. that is totally naked scary huh!!

i can't start until i finish up all of the godies in my house i figure i'll be done by easter...........

i will send you the 25 dollars but i might as well flush it down the toilet because i will never win and money is not that big of a motivator for me.......... but i figure what the hell might as well give it a shot....... matt i tried your cheesecake recipie and it really sucked not to mention ugly to clean up. so i just went to the cheesecake factory and ate the entire top shelf........

i think they were amazed.

actually i'm ahead of all of you so far........ i went to the dermatologist on wed. and had 20 lbs worth of skin tags cut off. i'm not kidding either......... i'm going for liposuction, and celluite burnoff if a couple of week. i figure is i cut off one boob thats worth anothr 20........ they mostly just hang around anyway........

and yes the media specialist finally figured it out.......

gotta go for now and make some buttered popcorn and a chocolate malt. that is worth a pinkie.........

t e-w

A New Twist on Mom's Pizza

So I'm spending a Saturday night at Mom and Dad's. Mom and I are in our glory watching the Debates on ABC. Of course the Republican's are on now so we are happy. We'll be ticked in a minute, when the Democrats start. We still like Rudy! RUDY! RUDY!

Anyway, Mom made pizza tonight with a new twist. She made whole wheat crust. Then we topped it with veggies only and low-fat cheese. So yeah for new healthy pizza. It was FANTASTIC!

Katie

OK

Ok, I'm in on one condition. Those weight watchers pizzas have to be acceptable.

darci

Darci Stay IN!

Darci -

I would consider you IN! I said Fast Food....other places don't count. And PLEASE be IN still b/c I"m at Mom's and there are cookies and ice cream in the freezer. I REALLY want one but if I know someone else is still in the side bet I won't eat it.

Katie

Copycat

Matt, since your frequent trips to the bathroom seem to be working for you I think I am going to steal your strategy. However, since I am returning to work on Monday I will have a secret weapon. As draino is to a clogged sink my weapon is to the colon. It's ironically called "GO LYTLEY"...(really should be called crap your brains out). If anyone has ever had a colonoscopy this is the bowel prep stuff, drink enough and you won't leave the bathroom for hours. Oh, did I fail to mention that I am not planning on drinking this.....Terry wins/I win, either way the money goes to our account. And he complains about me hiding a couple tablespoons of MAYO in his food...

Seriously Terry did you think your sarcasm would go unpunished? Guess you'll have to learn to keep quite and just find the clothing item I am searching for....

Katie, I am going to have to be out on the side bet b/c I take Dad out to eat after appointments at places like applebees and chilis, otherwise I might be able to pull it off.


Darci

Teresa, Where Are You?

Grammy Evans is back from Madison, and no, Katie, I did not stop at McDonald's. So there. Matt, I enjoyed your benefiber blog and the video. You do eat like a five-year-old. Actually, most five-year-olds probably eat better than you do. I'm very proud of your early lead, but I'm going to call it the Huckabee bump because your lead is going to last about as long as his. I have the Obama factor because I have a secret weapon that I do not plan to divulge which will assure me the win, so don't order the frozen pizzas yet, California boy. The rest of you have about as much chance of winning as a Kucinich-Paul ticket. Teresa, get in on this! Ian, would you please explain to your mother how to access the blog? The media specialist needs some help. On second thought, call Shane.

What a bunch of babies..who's actually in

Side bet:

Matt had no chance and is out. I am assuming Mom was out at some McDonalds between Madison,WI and Collins,IA yesterday.

Terry won't play because he's a big baby and because he didn't think of it himself.

Soooooooooooooo, is ANYONE playing? Can you let me know please and thank you!

Katie

Hory Clap (Matt)

3 days, minus six pounds. All your frozen pizza are belong to me.

Matt's Jan. 3 Post

Benefiber, vegetable purees, and groin shots. All at Matt's Blog.

Terry's Lessons Learned

Again, DAD sign your posts. I have no idea who is all in, awaiting all the money entries. Mom, Dad, Brent, Matt, Katie, Hoss, Ian, Kristy, Vicki, Darci and me all in so far.

So I learned valuable lessons while shopping with Darci tonight...

1) When she complains about not being able to find jeans that fit at Kohls and you politely point out that Lane Bryant has some nice things... Darci does not take that as a positive motivational comment

2) When you explain to Darci that she will have to pay for her big girl clothes with "fat dollars"...again, not motiviational

The good news is these tactics work as a way to get out of shopping with your wife. The bad news is my left nut may not drop back into position for about a month.

Ian...Laughing my calories away at your post..Katie

Something Helpful

Seriously Gang - Since we are using the internet anyway, I found a GREAT, FREE site:

www.sparkpeople.com

If you've used WW before you'll like this as well and it's free.

Katie

What a bunch of crybabies. Another great day of not eating much. I am doing great except for this stupid cough. Sooooooooooooo tired of coughing and almost nothing works. Have been sucking on Hall's and Vick's and everyother kind of cough drop to no avail. Last night out of desperation I finally found one that works. Nilla Wafers . Excellent find and highly recommended by me. One does not want to cough while sucking on Nilla's and take the chance of losing any of it. Nothing to this dieting and am more certain than ever that i will win Terry how much am i going to WIN? Time for more Brand Flakes for supper. If cleanlyness is next to godlyness then my colon will be declared a saint within the week. Mohandas

Ian (Day Whatever it is)

Katie, What a top 10. Thats a doozy. A few hours earlier and I would have hit 4 out of 10. You know that gets you into the Hall of Fame, but this is the wrong game. For some odd reason I came home from work to find my scale had hung himself in the bathroom. The note was in Spanish so I didnt understand it, but I got the hint. I thought about doing the "Swatting 18 lbs Cat Diet" but its an 18 lbs cat, Peg, its not Siegfried and Roy's cat. I think its time take the scales hint; go throw away some food and get out of the house, I have a challange and a side bet to win.

Clarification

Matt - MY GOD it starts when you read the post and you are out already?? And Ma....we are trying to LOSE WEIGHT. Did you get the memo??

Sugar free candy and no-sugar, low-fat pudding snacks are in. The rest is out.

And thanks for the vote of confidence BIZZHO....I'm going to kick all your a$$'s in the side bet.

Katie

Katie's Side Bet (Matt)

I'm Out!!!!!!!!!

Peg Weighs In

Matt, thanks for the recipe for cheesecake. I like shortcuts so will skip straight to step 4. Thanks for the uplifting blog, Katie. Why don't we all just slit our throats and get it over with. Sheesh. Morbid obesity nothing; you're just plain morbid. Oh, and how did Darci get in this family????? HALF of a large popcorn does her in? That's a freaking SNACK! Oh, and I did not beat Gigit, aka Lucifer, with a flyswatter. I just swatted her a bit. If I had really wanted to beat her I'd have used a phone or a skillet or something of substance. I predict big talker Katie will be the first to take a dive RE the "no eat" list. By Friday at 4:30 she'll be grovelling like a homeless crack addict for her fix of HyVee chicken lo mein. Mood check on day two? Snarly.

Oh...

I sugar free candy OK????

Ok, now I am really starting...

Apparently I have decided to do the "excessive intake" weight loss plan. I will pick the most appealing foods and eat them until I almost vomit and then I can safely say I won't touch them again for the rest of the competition. It began with my box of mac and cheese with a huge rootbeer float. Last night Terry and I got a large popcorn with extra butter and I know I ate at least my 1/2 of it. Unfortunately for Terry I was trying to stomp out my salt addiction as well. My chapped lips were burning from the salt (seriously) and I think today I have actually gained a pound or two of water weight. I can safely say that I can go without popcorn, mac and cheese and rootbeer floats for the duration but it did nothing for my salt addiction.

Katie--Is Applebees and the like considered 'fast food' and does NO CHOCOLATE include sugar free chocolate pudding and fudgepops?

Darci

Side Bet.....time to get serious...Remember Seinfeld

Alright - first of all: KUDOS to Eva Marie. Credit is due! Good job!

Okay, it's time to get serious. Does anyone remember the Seinfeld episode where they bet to see who could hold out the longest on a certain "self" sex act....... Well it's obvious here we need a side bet of a different kind. The only thing I've learned from this blog so far is, we're all going to die.

So here's the side bet: $10.00 to me if you are in. You are IN on your honor and OUT on your honor. You have to declare BOTH on the blog. We are going to see who can hold out the longest WITHOUT EATING from the following list:

1.) Chocolate of ANY KIND
2.) DOOOONNNNNNUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTS - that's for you Dad
3.) Pie
4.) Cake
5.) Cookies (the ONLY exception is the 100-calorie snack packs)
6.) Candy
7.) Any Fast food whatsoever to include Chipotle.....Ian
8.) Chinese Food - for me
9.) Regular Soda (diet is okay)
10. Frozen Pizza - for you Matt

If there is one thing this family doesn't have it's: self discipline, good eating habits, regular exercise routines, self control, the feeling of being full, and overall well being for our health.

BUT this family does have: heart disease, diabetes, morbid obesity and HONOR.

So, again, if you are IN the side bet, declare it on the blog. And once you're out you have to own up on the blog.

And remember Ghandi once said, "God -D%*ned Criples get all the luck."....................Wait wrong Ghandi................. I mean:

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."

Katie

Eva Marie (day 3)

Ya'll might as well give up now. The pregnant lady is showing you up. I went to the doctor this morning and had lost 4 pounds. That's right, 4 pounds down over Christmas. The doctor asked if I was exercising. HA! Today I'm going attempt to eat all of my lunch, before the dog gets to it. Wish me luck.

Give it Up.

OK Terry i will use capital letters. Just a quick note to let everyone know my diet is way ahead of plan. walked by the mirror this morning after shower and thought i was looking at Ghandi. Haven't heard anything from Teresa? Living 5 miles apart don't see her everyday but on windless nights if you stand real still you can hear her chewing. Mahatma

Mom's workout routine (Terry)

First off, loved the entry Dad, everything but the LACK OF CAPITOL LETTERS!!!!!!!!! It's like reading a work from a 5 year old, a disturbed 5 year old.

So let me tell you about Mom's workout routine, i.e. Mom vs. Gigit. My mother is TERRIFIED of our all white, 18 lbs, cat named Gigit. Mom acts like the cat knows her thoughts and will strike when ever Mom lets her guard down. Often times we have to lock Gigit in the basement during Mom's visits. Well today Mom was going to stay at home with Noah while Darci and went to a movie (Saw the new National Treasure movie and am now dumber for the experience).

Mom decided a fly swatter will be her weapon of choice to keep Gigit at bay while we were gone. Darci is aware of the plan and has approved Mom's use of said fly swatter in case of emergencies. Mom decides, with Darci's consent, to try the trusty fly swatter on Gigit to ensure it works. Darci expected a brief swat at Gidget to get her to move. What followed was a vindicitive strike against our metabolism challenged pet. So Gigit, sitting on the couch minding her own business not harming a sole, has Mom approach her with the afore mentioned fly swatter. Mom proceeds to start hitting Gigit with the fly swatter prior to any provocation from Gigit. Now this is not one hit to get Gigit to move, according to Darci, it is a series of blows to a cowed and terrified cat. After the savage, pre-emptive, assault from Mom, Gigit takes out and hides under the Christmas tree, assuredly planning some sort of retaliatory strike against the aggressor. Obviously, Mom has some unresolved resentment toward Gidget from when Gigit trapped Mom in the corner of the basement.

Needless to say Darci locked Gigit up away from Mom during our time away from home.

Supplemental Blog (Matt)

Follow more of my mind games and innermost thoughts at http://web.mac.com/emmevans/Site/Blog/Blog.html

Recipe (from Matt)

Recipe: Cheesecake a la George Foreman

Step 1) Open cream cheese
Step 2) Spoon onto George Foreman Grill
Step 3) Sprinkle with graham crackers
Step 4) Order Pizza

help

ok ok the water and air is not quite living up to what i had hoped. can anyone give me advise on how to fix cheesecake on a george forman?

the game is afoot

to save everyone time just send me your money because you are all losers. its money we are talking about kiddies and ole john is on point. day one might not of gone well from the fair amount of salted peanut shells around my chair and the half of pizza i inhaled for supper but i was just teasing my throat for the future starvation. today i weighed in at a trim 214.5, unsightly body hair, earwax and all. just a short note to let everyone know they have already lost. tonight i am looking forward to a nice glass of water and just clean fresh air. oh lord i just got a hunger pain, tucker looks delicious. john

Kristy (Day 2)

Well, yesterday went ok. Working 13 hours helps. Today, rough. Brianna's gone, Ian was working. I was here just with Reagan and he actually prefers I eat a lot of junk, as I share. We also have no groceries. Anyway, I literally smelled a box of chocolates. I did not eat them, but will make no more promises. Katie, did you get that Chipolte I sent you? Their tacos are nice and soft to eat.

Eva Marie (day 2)

Well first, Terry wouldn't change the rules so I could participate and win, so I'm just following along and trying to develop some better habits. If we moved the end date to June 1st, I'll bet I could drop 15% of my body weight between May 1st and June 1st, what with having a baby and all. Who wants to change the contest parameters so I can win?

Anyway, I'd like to propose the "dog ate my lunch" diet, which is what I'm doing today. I made a beautiful chocolate berry protein shake for lunch. I drank about 2/3 of it before it was time for Jack's nap. In the 2 minutes that it took me to carry Jack upstairs and come back down, Loki (the afore mentioned dog) jumped up on the table behind the couch and lapped up my protein shake. I know, you're all thinking that the poor preggo person will go hungry, but not to worry. I consoled myself with a homemade blueberry muffin sathered in butter. That's right, a big beautiful blueberry muffin covered in butter, doesn't that sound good?

So Eva's diet tips for the day are only eating part of your lunch and weight lifting (carrying 35 lbs of toddler qualifies as weight lifting).

Ian's First Day

Well I thought I would let everyone in on my secret, just because I want to be fair to all. I tried the all new and popular bottle of gin diet on New Year's Eve. Just to let everyone know, its similar to Matt's new diet. The downfall is, it put me out of service for Day 1 and still to this point on Day 2. So in retrospect, I hope everyone tries this new diet so I can win the money because I am sure as hell not doing that anymore.

Calling Terry Out

Oh I call Terry out.......I was at Bill's watching football and I just HAD to eat chips and salsa and EAT the good Bill likes.........

Calling back..............and off to shoot some Benefiber.

Katie

Terry (Day 2)

So day one didn't start out very well. I worked until 5:30am, I was supposed to get off at 2am. The only thing that could keep me going was high quantities of milky way bars and left over christmas candy, not a good start. Then I went to Bill's to watch the college football games with him. Bill believes in big meals, t-bone steak and mashed patatoes, plus the chips and salsa while football was on. Not a good start take two.

Anyways I start now (again) on my diet. I call foul on Katie's illness and Matt's open sphincter policies. "Oh, I'm sick, I can't eat" Weak. "Oh, I can poop on command and fast track the food from mouth to butt, a reverse bulemia if you will." A genetic freak.

Finally as a matter of open records my January 1st weight is 256 lbs. You all should be mailing me money and your weight so to be fair I will post mine for all to see. I should lose a pound or two in the next day or so cause I didn't cut my hair for 2 months, haven't shaved in a week, and was holding a massive pee when I weight myself. HAHA suckers. Healthy living sucks.

Amendment

Okay, that's bowel.

Peggy Day One

Got up on day one and immediately noticed cookies missing from the bag on the counter. Score! John had cookies for breakfast! I headed down to the basement, jumped on the scale to find myself 5 lbs. lighter than I thought I'd be, and scurried upstairs to finish off the cookies. Ate everything in the fridge that wasn't green, had homemade pizza for supper, and did my best to finish off two cartons of leftover peppermint stick ice cream. Thanks to Terry and Katie's blogs, I had the courage to write this. Is our collective blog going to be nothing but confessions of how we screwed up? Or details of Matt's bowl habits? Come on gang! We can do better!

Matt (Day One)

Step One? Two words: poop more. Oh yeah baby. I'm snorting Benefiber like Kate Moss on a Saturday night. I'm so regular it's wrong.

Step two? All tex-mex diet. See step one.

Bring me chimichangas!!

Day One for Katie

Well I started this new healthy living, getting fit, live your best life blah.....blah....blah....lifestyle today. I got weighed at Urgent Care where I was for three hours. I have strep throat and an ear infection. I didn't need any doctor to tell me that, I just need them to write a prescription for antibotics. Well he writes me a prescription for all kinds of crap. But I just got the antibotics filled and told the pharamicist to forget the rest. What a joke! But I digress. So, the GOOD news is, I got home and weighed myself on my home scale. The one I will be using for the next 4 months. And I was 5 lbs lighter than what the scale read at the doctors office. Of course I stripped down and wasn't wearing my shoes, coat and sweatshirt. But the BAD news is, I'm still a fatass.

But I spent most of the day in bed as I feel like crap and my throat is killing me. The GOOD news is I wasn't hungry at all, especially since it hurst to swallow. The BAD news is, I still managed to have 2 pieces of leftover Pizza Hut pizza, 3 left over hamballs and a meatloaf dinner from Hy-Vee with twiced baked potatos. So why is it I could endure the pain of caloric intake today (by swallowing) but I can't endure the pain of caloric burn (exercise)?

But hey one the bright side, I accomplished step 1: I got on the scale. Tomorrow I'll tackle step 2. And this blog is all about finding the bright side.

Happy Healthy Living to all.