Guess who’s back? Back again! The Diet is back, tell some friends!
You read that right. The Diet is back. And, like a Phoenix, it is back in a whole new way once again. Sort of like last time, what started out as a friendly challenge between a few ended up becoming something much larger, so too has The Diet this time. Last week I got an email from a guy name Pat Dryburgh who wanted to get on The Diet. We setup a challenge to see who could lose 20 pounds in the shortest amount of time. I asked him to write a little something for us here on the blog.
“There’s this guy who hangs around these parts that goes by the name of “Colin.” “Colin” invited me to check out his blog after seeing how über awesome I am over on my own blog. As I was poking around, I came across a cobweb-infested page simply titled “The Diet.” It was refreshing to see someone who spends their life behind a computer screen who had taken an interest in getting active. A year or so ago, I weighed about 270 lb., and today weigh in around 225 lb. However, I’ve been at this weight for the past few months. I was looking for encouragement, for direction, for guidance. With excitement filling my heart I scrolled down to see Colin’s most recent weigh-in…
June. 2008. 207 lb.
I realized then and there that something needed to be done. Colin has clearly neglected the Pudge 2.0 that’s formed between himself and his Mac for too long, and it was time to take action. So I wrote to Colin “hey, Colin. I know we don’t really know each other. In fact, we’ve barely made it through two emails back and forth. But seriously, we have a problem. You and me, we’ve got belly’s. And they ain’t pretty.
This is an intervention.
Think of your wife.
Think of your children.
We need to do this now.”
And so, with that the challenge was made. First one to lose 20 pounds wins. Loser buys the winner an online gift worth $21 USD (which is about $70 Canadian dollars).
Colin’s an American. He basically gets McDonalds delivered to his door every morning. Starbucks is part of his daily medication. I, on the other hand, was born with a hockey stick in my hands.
This will be a cake walk.
(Especially if I can convince Colin cake is part of a balanced breakfast).
Colin, it’s on like donkey kong.”
It is definitely on! Â However, since we exchanged emails others had expressed interest in doing some dieting as well. Since most of them are my friends here in the local area – you can say I have my own support group – and I’m looking forward to following their journeys of weight loss. Â I’ll let them tell their story in the comments.
My weigh-in for today, March 23, 2009: So we’re going to weigh-in every Monday. If you want to make your weight public, that’s cool, if you don’t that is fine too. My current weight is 207lbs.
Want to join us?
Like last time, this is an open invitation for anyone that would like to lose weight, get healthy, and have some support doing it. It can be hard to lose weight on your own. Hard to get motivated. Hard to stay on track. This is why we do this diet. We’re here to help each other.
So, whether you have 1 pound or 100 pounds to lose – please leave a comment below and let us know you’re in this for the long hall. Pat and I are going to race to 20, but then we’re going to be sticking around to keep each other and everyone else motivated to lose the weight and keep it off. Â Third time’s a charm?
Reminder note: All photos, blog posts, AND Twitter messages should be tagged with ‘the-diet’ so that we can keep track of this thing. (For Twitter/Facebook, you can write #the-diet in your post.)
It’s been years since The Diet part 1 and boy do I remember it.
Current Weight: 195
I am aiming for 185 which will be hard to reach because I’m trying to gain muscle too. Hopefully I and everyone else can stick to it this time. Colin, beat Pat. XD
Nice Bryan! Welcome aboard.
I’m in! Not going to post my weight but I’ll be honest. Time to get healthy! wahoO!
Wahooo!!!
I’ve got a wedding in September to prepare for.
I’m 214 today, and the goal is 182 by mid-summer. I don’t plan to stop there, but I’ll wait to set any further goals until I hit the first one.
I actually started about a week ago, so I’m into the mindset already. Let’s do this.
Nice to have you Chris! Lets get you ready for your nuptials!
If the mighty Illtron is in, I’m in. I did P90X this morning. The third time will stick… hopefully. I realize it’s just talk since I haven’t finished it yet, but I really really want to do it.
I don’t know what my starting weight is. I don’t have a scale, but maybe I’ll pick one up for the diet.
Stickel motivated me last night, so now I’m really really pumped for this. “You’re weak willed, dude.” Donkey Kong time. If you want some motivation follow http://twitter.com/healthierme
Nice to have you again!
You better stick with it this time. I’m keeping tabs on you.
Well, I was part of Diet part 1 and lost 25 lbs and still going. My mother in law became sick and the diet was put on the back burner. Gained 10 lbs back but became pregnant shortly after my mother in law died. Still have the “baby pouch” but I have about 30 lbs, to get rid of. Started going to the gym and making strides then my mom got sick and passed away. Need to get motivated to go back to the gym and eat better. I am back! Going to the gym today!
Glad to have you back on Mary!
I’m in!!!!
Good to have you Tracy. Now, stop throwing parties with such great food!!
Listen up, Devroe.
You think you’re sooo cool with your fancy words like “thrice,” and your prettied-up before picture.
Well, it’s time to set the record straight.
You. Are. Going. Down.
I mean, up.
I mean, or stay the same.
Just… lose weight slower than me.
224 lb.
pce.
Pat
You don’t stand a chance. Don’t cry about it. I mean, not everyone can be as awesome as Michael Mistretta or, say, me. But. You’ll get there.
What a hoot! I’m in.
I’m currently 192, and aiming to get down to 175.
Well if it isn’t the guy that made Pat Dryburgh famous. Welcome to the challenge Michael. Looks like you have about 20 pounds to lose. Looks like I’m going to beat you there. Sorry.
I am in! Inspired by Colin and PhillyD.tv – http://www.phillyd.tv/2009/03/20/20-or-its-over/
will post my weight when I get home later today.
Time to get spinning Rob!
I’m in. 240ish. I’ll get on a scale later in the day.
Good to have you this time around Eric. No more Pinky’s for us for a little while!
Officially 243.5 (rounded to the half pound, I believe).
I’m in it to win it.
I keep saying I’m going to do something, to exercise more, lose the 30lbs that just hover there.
I don’t own a scale, so weigh-ins are out. Maybe I’ll just use measurements. I do own a tape measure…
Nice to have you Lisa!
Colin, I have a hard time believing you weigh 200lbs, but I guess I haven’t seen ya (in person) in a while.
Good to see everyone bonding together with this.
I’d also like to pitch in a prize for the winner; his/her choice of a cake or candy.
I’ll try and keep tabs on “The Diet”, but let me know who wins.
Only you would link to cake and candy on a diet post!!!
Alright, I need to chime in here. As one of the originals I think it’s high time I showed all of you how to do it. Again.
Much like Lisa, I don’t own a scale so I won’t be weighing myself. I do take measurements every 30 days and will be posting them. The first update should be on the blog late tonight or tomorrow.
Be prepared to be pwned!
Oh, and since I’m not in it to lose weight, I’m open to suggestions on how I can join in the contest fun? For example: lose 5% body fat, gain 3 inches of muscle on a body part, [insert viewer suggestion here].
You are my inspiration Mike!!! You bringing meaning to my life! I’d say go for body fat percentage if you’re going to do cardio, and do inches of muscle if you’re going to do weight or strength training. Right?
That might be a little tough because I’m planing on doing both. Perhaps that should be my metric then. Now, what should the numbers be… thoughts? Challenge me people! Current measurements are on my blog.
255 is where I start.Im looking forward to the results.Thanks for the push in Colin!
How did I miss this? I realize I’m late to participate in any sort of bet, but I am going to be re-dedicating myself to this starting: now.
I’m still on The Diet, never stopped. But I have plateaued. So I’m in. I need to shed this other 100 pounds. The first 100 came off easy and I’ve maintained that loss since, but I’m having a hard time going beyond there.
I’m starting a new exercise program Monday and working through a plateau buster attempt last week and this week, and hopefully priming my body for the new program and be able to kick start my loss engine again and reach my goal.
So I’m in, current weight 345
James, I’m sorry I missed this comment! I am really, really happy to have you on the diet once again. You have always been an inspiration to me and everyone on the diet.
Im in… again. I explain why on my blog. Basically Ive been put on blood pressure meds and told to lose the weight “or else.”
Welcome once again Troy!