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