Week 20: Just 5 weeks left! - UNDER 200!!

Week 20 is in the books and we are now 80% done with this challenge!! I can't believe it. I was able to cross another milestone today and finally get under the 200lb mark on the scale. What a terrific feeling!

Last week has been really busy and I have a lot more traveling this week but will try and update you on some recent happenings. In conjunction with this health challenge that Joe and I are involved with I have made some NEW commitments for 2009! Wait until you hear what I have planned now! Talk to everyone soon...

Week 20 Totals:
Craig: 40.80
Joe: -21.24

My results:
Weight: 197.2 / Lost 3.6 / 1.79%
BP(S): 124 / 0 / 0.00%
BP(D): 74 /13 / 1.33%
Pulse: 87 / 6 / 6.45%

This Weeks Points: 9.58
Total Points: 40.80

Week 19: Soooo Close! Down to 200.8!

I was so close to being under 200 during this weigh-in. The last time I was able to turn the scales below 200 (without cheating) was approx 16 years ago. Just something to work at for this week I guess. For those of you keeping track week-2-week you will interested to know that Joe struggled mightily this week. After working hard at it he was still unable to stop the weight rebound and gained back some of his weight that he loss last week. I am also sad to report that since he left the door of opportunity open, I am now under him in total weight.

If I know him though that will only motivate him even more so I am not calling this thing over yet. As you may have noticed we have had some 40-60 point swings from week to week depending on how the weigh-in comes out. With 6 weeks still to go anything is still possible.

Week 19 Totals:
Craig: 30.50
Joe: -35.23

My results:
Weight: 200.8 / Lost 4.6 / 2.24%
BP(S): 124 / 8 / 6.06%
BP(D): 75 / 3 / 3.85%
Pulse: 93 / -8 / -9.41%

This Weeks Points: 2.73
Total Points: 30.50

Happy Birthday Dad!

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My nephew playing in the fall leaves...

Thank's Sis for another great picture!

We carved some Jack-O-Lanterns!!

(Craig's * Rocky's * Angela's)

I don't think we have ever taken the time to carve pumpkins so Angela and I wanted to check it off our list. We both designed our own and then of course Rocky had to have one too!

Our Visit to County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN

Angela and I decided to visit the local orchard this weekend. We had beautiful weather on Saturday and was looking for something to do outside.

After a quick 10 minutes we arrived at the County Line Orchard located right here in Hobart, IN. Everybody else had the same idea too because it was packed!

There was plenty to do though with lots of crafts to view and plenty of activities. After sampling the home-made apple and pumpkin doughnuts, we decided to walk a bit of them off so we headed for their corn maze. After boarding the tractor ride we were taken to the 12+ acres of maze cut into the rows of corn.

They handed you a map that contained various clues and questions located throughout the maze. Your job was to locate the markers and collect them all before you exit. Surprisingly the corn was very high and although you would think you would be able to look over and see - you could not. 12 acres is a big place too so we definitely got some exercise.

Afterwords we gathered up some cider, a bunch of apples and headed home. A great day though and we made a note to return soon!

Check them out on the web:
http://www.countylineorchard.com/index.html

Week 18: 75 pounds lost / 25 more to go!!

Week 18 was a great week for Joe. He has really come back with determination. He nearly grabbed the most weight loss for the week with a 4.4 pound loss. This week for me on the otherhand saw some changes. I was really sick most of the week and the weather is changing which put a change in my exercise routine. No bike riding for the first time in over 10 weeks!

I can't believe that there are less then 7 weeks to go. Even better I have now lost nearly 75 total pounds!! (I still can't believe it.) Final weigh in will probably be on Monday, December the 1st but I will get you more details as it gets closer.

Week 18 Totals:
Craig: 27.76
Joe: 6.62

My results:
Weight: 205.4 / Lost 5.4 / 2.56%
BP(S): 132 / 0 / 0.00%
BP(D): 78 / 4 / 4.88%
Pulse: 85 / 12 / 12.37%

This Weeks Points: 19.81
Total Points: 27.76

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Jamie Barrett!

I was able to attend my cousin's wedding over the past weekend. It was really quite a time as Mark and I did the DJ work for the wedding reception. Michael is a great guy and I think the 2 of them are going to do just fine. Good to see all the family again but boy was it a long weekend.

Here is a picture of Jamie and I. (Sorry but with the DJ'ing that night I forgot to take pictures!)

Week 17: Points come and Points Go....

Well after an across the board loss in Week 16 I am afraid to say I gave most of it back this week during the weigh-in. We had to move the weigh-in time to a later time but I don't make any excuses. Good thing was that Joe didn't do much better this week with his.

Getting close to that 200 barrier though on my weight so I am going to keep pushing this forward. Update you soon!

Week 17 Totals:

Craig: 7.95
Joe: -59.46

My results:
Weight: 210.8 / Lost 3.4 / 1.59%
BP(S): 132 / -9 / -7.32%
BP(D): 82 / -6 / -7.89%
Pulse: 97 / -21 / -27.63%

This Weeks Points: -41.26
Total Points: 7.95

October / Halloween: My favorite month & holiday!

I really love October and especially Halloween. I really can't pin-point exactly why but it is by far my favorite holiday! As many of you know, I have at times been known to get carried away some years. Mark and I have even built our very own Haunted House on 3 different occasions. Sure we told ourselves it was for the neighborhood kids to enjoy but deep inside it was really for us!

As the month goes on I will try to post some pictures of Halloween past and show you guys what a great time you all missed out on! Until my next post - stay safe as the sun goes down!