Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The 200 Lbs. Challenge

While at home over the holidays, Nick and I got to talking about trying to lose some weight. We were both tipping the scales at a number higher than we wanted and so we decided that we'd challenge each other to get down to 200 pounds.

I sent Nick a text on Jan. 3 telling him I was at 226 lbs. and the challenge is on.

Nick called me last week and told me that he initially weighed in at 237 lbs. and that he was down to 230 lbs.

I sent Nick a text last night with a picture of me drenched in sweat (below) following a 4-mile run/walk - I'm now down to 222. Down only four pounds so far.


Nick sent me a text back this morning to tell me that he is down to 224. He has dropped 13 pounds in a month!

With weight-loss and healthier living in mind, we would like to make February a healthy recipe month! If you have a weight watchers recipe or a healthy recipe of some sort - fill us in!

Also, anyone that would like to join us in losing a few pounds - please do! And let us know how you are doing throughout the month. At the end of February we can post an update and see where we are.
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6 comments:

  1. DuaneFebruary 1, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Good for you guys!!! Although I would have never guessed either of your weights. you both carry it well! My favorite weight watchers recipe is "Pasta with Crabmeat Fra Diavolo". While I'm in a hotel these days I don't have it handy. I believe we put the recipe in the St. Mary's Thyme and Tradition Cook book. If you don't have it call Grandma or Deb. They should both have it. It is a delicious recipe with a little kick to it. It was one of Grandpa's favorites too!

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  2. RyanFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    Thanks Uncle Duane! And as you can see by our weights ... we knew it was time to drop a few lbs. too! Time to start taking better care of ourselves.

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  3. AimeeFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Aaron and I are in on the weightless challenge. Try myfitnesspal.com. I love it and it helps me to make better decisions. I also started doing Zumba at home. Sometimes I do it will Alex; makes him belly laugh.

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  4. RyanFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Thanks for the tip Aimee. I now have myfitnesspal.com logged in for my computer and the app on my ipad and iphone. That should help a lot. And I love it when the little man belly laughs - so keep going with the Zumba.

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  5. Nick BarryFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:01 AM

    Scale said 222 yesterday... I had to get my weign-in done Saturday because I am sure Super Bowl Sunday will not be good to me!

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  6. Uncle DougFebruary 6, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Hey guy

    Here is a breakfast that will make you forget you are on a diet.

    2 Slices of Toasted Ezekiel bread (Frozen food section)

    2 eggs any style
    2 slices Canadian bacon
    several thin slices of Smoked Salmon
    a Slice of red Onion (Optional)
    1/2 of an avocado

    Eat open faced - layered in order above.

    As good as any breakfast at a 5 star eatery!!

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