Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg) - 2010 Biggest Loser Week 1 1/4 - 1/10 ???

OK Show of hands....you guys interested in having a Biggest Loser Thread this year? I am but I would like to see if this is seen as a nuisance or something others are interested. Each week post your weight and goals for the week.

Last year I gained weight about 10-11 lbs (I think I was 173 at some point and am now 184). Though that may be seen as a failure - to me it's a success. I showed up each week - and did not gain 50 pounds.


OK so - let me know you in it for the year???? Anyone is wlecome to join -but let's make sure this somehting y'all want to repeat or start this year!


NOTE: WEIGH IN WILL BE ON MONDAYS AND PLEASE POST GOALS FOR THE WEEK.

I am definitely interested, it keeps me honest some weeks. :)

Last year I started at 442 in February (when I started doing this), and 382 as of this morning, so I was down 60 lbs. :) A good portion of that due to this board. Thanks to everyone and lets keep it up this year.

I didn't ride last year and I'm starting slowly this year but I'm in. Weigh-in for me is tomorrow. I'll add the info then.

Count me in. My goal is to lose 80 lbs this year. I will still be an Athena but a lighter Athena.

I'd like to give it a go! :thumb:

I'm in and have been watching for this thread actually. My goal is to lose 70 pounds this year by my birthday in July. I've got a jump start - been on my diet since December 21st. Lost 2 lbs that week and another 2.5 lbs the week of December 28th. My goal is 2.5 pounds a week the first couple of months and then 2 lbs later on. I started at 255 and I'm 6'1". My goal is 185.

Like the OP I gained some weight.
Start the year at 215 lbs.
It is not about riding , but about eating. 15923 miles last year.

I am interested. I am 6'2" and about 240-250lb right now. I'll get on the scale and update.

I am in...302 now, goal of 270 by june

i would be in!

~299 - wanna be 200-225 by year end!

Count me in.Going back to weight watchers

I'm in this year. I regained all of the 35 lbs I lost a few years ago and I need to lose even more. I have made gradual changes over the last several years including regular cycling, eating more fruits and veggies, reducing fat intake, cutting out soda and I was still eating too much. I am going to have to count calories and cut the sweets and carbs.

I started the year at 226. I weighed in today at 219. My goal is to get so far on the other side of 200 that I never see that number on my scale again, even if I backslide.

OK Sounds like we are on - Consider this week one's thread and we all weigh in on Monday for week 2!

Great to see a bunch of us are interested.

My story - for today - I have a way to go mentally to commit to losing weight. Of course I would love to be thinner - but so far have not been willing to do the work. I think it will help when i am back to travelling and at work again (mid-Jan or end of Jan I think). So I have had a ton of time home....and wine,,,entrtaining etc.
So far Triathalon training going well! Today was a short run (4 miles) man I can not believe that I am now referring to 4 miles as a short run! Then I swam for about 45-50 minutes... (.78 of mile or 60 25 yard lengths)....

Anyhoo that's a bit of my story of late - a little depressed...having no client/job is a little weird - and the guy I was dating is probably not for me...so have been eating a bit.... but atleast I am going to the gym!

Ok look for week 2 thread Monday. Kepp going guys.

My goals:

Drink more water!!!
Be at peace.

I would like to give it another shot this year. Depends if I am banned from participating for not following through on the last 3 years of joining in and falling by the side of the road :D

I'm in this year. I have been more of a lurker on this site than a poster, but I am up for the challenge. I am at 273lbs this morning and want to get down to 225lbs.

I'm in.

I'll stay in. I used this thread last year to get to my goal weight as it was very helpful.

Recap: Started the year around 210-215 ended the year at 179, today 182.

Goal for 2010: Stay 2 to 3 pounds on either side of 180.

How? Ride 7500 miles, run 600 miles, swim a bunch and continue to watch what I eat

Good luck to all!!!

I'm in and have been watching for this thread actually. My goal is to lose 70 pounds this year by my birthday in July. I've got a jump start - been on my diet since December 21st. Lost 2 lbs that week and another 2.5 lbs the week of December 28th. My goal is 2.5 pounds a week the first couple of months and then 2 lbs later on. I started at 255 and I'm 6'1". My goal is 185.

Oustanding job during the holidays!!!!!:):thumb:

I would like to give it another shot this year. Depends if I am banned from participating for not following through on the last 3 years of joining in and falling by the side of the road :D


Hey RayB - No way are you banned. For every former hefty person - who has lost weight and kept it off I would say that that person had probably tried a bazillion times until they finally found their success. So kep picking yourself up, dusting off and trying again. Get right back on the bicycle. Rah!!!

OK so far we have:
10 Wheels
Art0
Big Lug
Bodydoc2002
cohophysh
cyclokitty
Davin1023
gig1155emags
jeneralist
Kazzy
kgriffioen
markm109
Missbumble
Nola_Gal
notoriouslyKen
RayB
Rthomse
Sayre Kulp
SSGPJ
sumguy
youcoming

Great Idea! I'm in....270lbs want to be 220lbs (what I was when we got married 5 years ago) by Oct for a cruise we are going on! I turn 40 in July and we have a soon to be 2 year old daughter I want to be very involved with! :thumb:

I'll do it again and hopefully I'll have a better year. I actually started paying attention to my eating habits on December 26th. I did so good last year starting around 225 and got down to 210 by August. Then life went for a crap and the lbs started coming back. Ended up at 240 Xmas day. Last I stepped on scale two days ago I was at 233lbs so it's a start. Not mentioning a goal till I get there.

As of 12-26-09 - 240
10-01-10 - 232

Loss of 8 lbs

So, tomorrow is weigh-in day, right?!

Hi Miss Nola_Gal... Good Question!!!

Last year we started each week on Monday - So weigh in should be every Monday. Good Luck!

I'll do it again and hopefully I'll have a better year. I actually started paying attention to my eating habits on December 26th. I did so good last year starting around 225 and got down to 210 by August. Then life went for a crap and the lbs started coming back. Ended up at 240 Xmas day. Last I stepped on scale two days ago I was at 233lbs so it's a start. Not mentioning a goal till I get there.

As of 12-26-09 - 240
01-08-05 - 233

Loss of 7 lbs


Hey You - Great to have you back! 7 lb loss is awesome over the holidays. Keep going....
YAY YOU!

Sign me up too. Will use the scale at work - digital scale at home seems random sometimes. Got down to 193, had kidney stone problems then bought a car and stopped commuting. Floating between 208 and 213 now. I was thinking my goal should be 170 but am aiming for just being healthier. I will know what weight I should be when I get there. Another goal is to spend less time on the computer - wasting too much time on nonsense and should be out doing stuff.

Does weight loss surgery count as cheating? If not, count me in:
1/3/10 234.8 lbs
1/10/10 229.8 lbs
(surgery 1/5/10)

Does weight loss surgery count as cheating? If not, count me in:
1/3/10 234.8 lbs
1/10/10 229.8 lbs
(surgery 1/5/10)


HE* no!!!Sounds like a plan!!! Congrats on taking charge.

Please count me in as well... I am currently 227 and looking for 195 by May 31st and looking to finish off the last 10 lbs. after that through the end of the year and maintaining from there. Last year I was 255 so I have lost and kept off a good bit but ready to finish it off for good!