The Biggest Looser - Week 1

ksdennis · #1 January 18th, 2006, 03:51 PM

I'm Kevin, a 43 year old 5'8" male. I've been gradualy gaining weight since my mid 20's, but I never seriously tried to loose weight. One evening while vegging out on the couch, flipping through channels and munching on nachos. I stubled on the show "The Biggest Looser". Then it hit me... I'd challenge my boss, Scott, the most competitive person I know, to a Biggest Looser contest! I knew once the challenge was made there would be no turning back.

In a few days we had the whole thing worked out. Based on a percentage of weight loss, it would be a 16 week competition with 50 bucks riding on each week and $200 dollars to the Biggest Looser at the end. Anything goes but no drugs or surgery allowed. Weigh-ins are every Tuesday morning in the office.

Our first weigh-in was last week January 10th. I came in at a stocky 223lbs with my boss tipping the scale at 260 (keep in mind - he's two inces taller than me). His weight loss plan simple... Eat less. Less fat, less carbs, less sweets, just less. My plan... ATKIN'S!!!

Well a week later I'm 13 lbs lighter and 50 bucks richer. I weighed in at 210 even! That's a 5.8% loss!!! But Scott was not far behind he weighing in at 249 loosing 11 lbs, 4.2%.

I'll keep you all posted with weekly updates on Main Atkins Diet Forum.

Wish me luck!
Kevin

wannabethintoo · #2 January 18th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Woo hoo Kevin. That's a great challenge. Keep us posted.

**Desertthorn** · #3 January 18th, 2006, 04:04 PM

What a great idea. Mack is also having a biggest loser contest at his job.

Sheshy · #4 January 18th, 2006, 08:52 PM

Hi Kevin and welcome to

and Atkins!

I love the Biggest Loser, the participants are amazing! And that's a great idea for a personal challenge, best of luck to you!

See you around the board!

Austlyn · #5 January 18th, 2006, 10:00 PM

You go ! That sounds like a fun healthy competition! I hope you are so happy with atkins that you continue much after that, you have definantly come to the right place

Kate113 · #6 January 18th, 2006, 10:23 PM

Great idea, Kevin! Welcome to the board!

Romandachs · #7 January 18th, 2006, 11:01 PM

What a Wonderful Challenge Kevin, KICK HIS BUTT!
I know you can do it, GO GO GO!

Aussie_babygurl · #8 January 20th, 2006, 05:36 AM

lol, i wish someone would pay me to lose weight

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