Week 3 Ends - Medicine Foul Play?

Hey guys!
Well Week 3 is in the books and I think I can tell they have been adjusting Joe's medication. He was able to significantly reduce his BP's this week. I am happy for his health but I have got to tell you that he posted some big points this week...

Weight loss this week was my biggest yet: 5.9lbs to put me at a total of 265.5 Always easier in the beginning though so I am focused to keep it coming off - especially with the holiday around the corner.

Week 3 Totals:
Craig: 16.13
Joe: 40.72


My results:
Weight: 265.5 / Lost 5.9 / 2.17%
BP(S): 132 / -1 / 0.75%
BP(D): 80 / -7 / 8.05%
Pulse: 95 / +11 / -13.10%
This Weeks Points: -2.12
Total Points: 16.13

My nephew gets to take the 4-wheeler for a spin!

So Trisha has sent me yet another set of adorable pictures of my nephew. Looks like he got to spend the day riding on the 4-wheeler.

Of course after a long day of such wild activity one has to take a little nap just to catch up on his energy. :)

Week 2 Ends - Another Reduction

Week 2 is over and not any easier - but I am determined to make this work. This week I managed to shave another 3.6 lbs to end up at 271.4 Joe on the other hand is holding his own and has come from his starting weight of 214.8 to 209.2 Percentage wise he is right there but I am holding a slim lead:

Week 2 Totals:
Craig: 18.25
Joe: 16.51

My results:
Weight: 271.4 / Lost 3.6 / 1.31%
BP(S): 133 / +1 / -0.76%
BP(D): 87 / -4 / 4.40%
Pulse: 84 / -14 / 14.29%
This Weeks Points: 19.23
Total Points: 18.25

eBay Live 2008 - Chicago

As many of you know Angela and I have been selling on eBay off an on for awhile. I would love to spend more time dedicated to our online business in general but have been a little unsure of all the changes going on.

Whatever we decide to do as far as our online sales for this fall, we figured we would at least visit the big eBay Live since it was being hosted in Chicago this year. Although it was far less crowded then I would have expected, I did find several of the seminars extremely informative.

When I have some more time later I will have to let you know what I think about their new direction. Have mixed feelings about it either way.

Angela and I wanted to wait out some Friday Chicago traffic so we decided to eat downtown at Buca di Beppo. Terrific place and I highly recommend if you like Italian! (http://www.bucadibeppo.com)

Big THANKS to Dave and Carolyn for the Gift Card and suggestion!!!

Week 1 Ends - Lost 5.2 lbs!

Well week 1 is in the books and I am pleased to announce that I weighed in at 275 and have lost 5.2 lbs. Ultimately I am really trying to reach 200 by next January. Haven't been below the double century mark since my first year in college.

With BP and Pulse numbers likely to change by bigger multiples the numbers are sure to fluctuate from week to week. Ultimately it is the one who can lower the most consistently that will end up pulling this thing off.

Week 1 Point Totals:
Craig: -0.98
Joe: -28.72

My results:
Weight: 275.0 / Lost 5.2 / 1.86%
BP(S) 132 / -2 / 1.49%
BP(D) 91 / +2 / -2.25%
Pulse: 98 / +2 / -2.08%
Total Points: -0.98

Our Buddy Dameon Gets to Visit!

What a great weekend we had spending it with our little buddy Dameon! He is Angela's brother Chris's grandson and we were tickled pink that he was able to come over to our house for the weekend and visit.

He is a terrific kid who is extremely sharp for his age. He loves dinosaurs (and knows them by name), Spider-man and especially loved the outdoors.

So what did we have planned for the weekend?

Well you know I couldn't disappoint the little guy so on the day that he arrived I rented one of the big blow-up Moon Palace jump things and we all had fun jumping in it.

The thing would hold up to 6 adults so of course Angela and I had to get in it try it out. Soon all of the neighborhood kids took notice and we even let them come over and jump for a bit.

After the jumping was over it made a perfect dinosaur pit so Dameon and I got down to business and made sure our Dinosaurs and snakes got plenty of time to stretch their legs.

Plus plenty of time this weekend to camp out in the tent, ride the waverunner for the first time, swim in the pool, open up presents and much, much more.

A LOT of fun was had and we hope he is able to come back real soon!

Our 1st Weigh In

1st Official Weigh in for our Challenge:

I have some tough numbers to get corrected folks:
Weight: 280.2 lbs
BP (Sys): 134
BP (Dia): 89
Pulse: 96

Here goes nothing!

The Official Father / Son Health Challenge Begins

As some of you know, my father recently was hospitalized. I am very thankful he is back home with us enjoying life, but his recent troubles have made me take some time to reflect on the sorry shape that I have allowed myself get into.

I have always had weight gains and losses throughout my life but I have finally decided to put the foot down and change to a more healthy lifestyle. Enough is enough. Shortly before our 1st move to San Antonio, Angela and I committed to Seattle Sutton (weight loss diet plan with prepared food) and both loss a good amount of weight. At the time I started I had ballooned up to a ghastly 272 lbs. After about 4 months I had reduced my weight to 245 and Angela lost even more as an overall percentage. Unfortunately it was a bit expensive for us at the time and since there was no local franchise in TX I eventually got back to my old habits. Well almost 4 years later I am embarrased to say that my weight has again topped an all time high of 280 lbs. It is time to get serious.

So since my dad had to change his lifestyle a bit I figured it was a perfect time to get us both on the right track to a healthy lifestyle. So here is what we have done:

25 weeks long
Total Points earned by a percentage reduction from week to week in these areas:
Weight Loss, Blood Pressure & Pulse.
After 25 weeks the winner will be the largest total reduction and...
The Loser will pay for a season's worth of Colts tickets for the winner!

Wish me good luck - it will be a long road ahead to change some terrible habits.

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My 1st official blog post!

Well, its time. After seeing so many others talk about their blogs I decided to jump in with both feet just about 5 minutes ago. Nearly 10pm now so this is quite simply the basics to start with. Will be looking to really go through and learn all the ins and outs over the next few days.