David week 4 -358.4 (-4.2 lbs.) Total loss 18.2 lbs.

It's been a good week. I was able to run 2 days and play basketball 2 days as well so I think that really helped. I did pretty good as far as eating goes. Yesterday I did have a Costco hot dog...mmmmm... but atleast I didn't have my usual chicken bake and slice of pizza to go along with it. Once again...yes, I'm serious. It feels kind of good confessing my old eating habits. It really comes down to trying. It's pretty simple... burn more calories than you take in and its like magic the weight comes right off. What I'm most excited about is that this is the first time that I don't feel like I'm starving myself or anything. I really think I can keep this up for the rest of my life. I sure hope so.

Nick Week Four 343.6 {2.8 lbs} Total Loss 17.4

Once again another challenging week. Nicole's grandmother died this last week so the funeral was last Saturday in St. George, UT. So she took the two older girls, Hallie and Avery to Utah with her. I was left at home with the little ones, Hayden and Jaxton. I have to admit that I was a little nervous to be by my self for the first time since I started eating healthy. There would be no one here to hold me accountable for the things that I ate. I did it though. I ate really well. The only thing is no one was here to watch the kids while I went to the gym. So I did not get much working out in other than chasing Hayden around cleaning up her constant mess. I know now that I can do this. It will take a while but it will be worth it. Nicole is going to be out of town for a couple of days this week with all the kids so I am going to go to the gym, for sure. I have no excuses. My goal for next week is to be in the 330's. That is only 3.2 pounds, no problem.

David week 3...362.6 (-5.2 lbs.) Total loss 14 lbs.

First of all I'd like to say good job to my buddy Nick Harvey ( I like how you ended your last blog).  Keep it up baby.  I've been eating healthier and controlling my portions and you know what?  It's not that bad.  I'm not starving myself and I feel great!  Monday I ran ... okay, walked/ran a mile, and I'm buying a bike soon and plan on riding  it to work at least twice a week. Just another way to shed some of this extra "love" I have.  

I had a cheat meal on Monday.  (I give myself one meal a week to eat whatever I want)  We had a 2 for 1 coupon to Round Table's pizza buffet (okay so I'm cheap and couldn't pass up 2 buffet's for $5.99...I know...right??!!)  I surprised myself and only had a salad and 3 slices of pizza.I wasn't stuffed, but I was definitely satisfied and was able to STOP.  Now I know some of you are thinking " ONLY 3 slices?" well thats good for me so BACK OFF!!!!  Nick has been an eye witness of what damage I can do at a pizza buffet and 3 slices is an appetizer.  Honestly, I have counted before and I would say I used to average 10-12 slices at a buffet.  Yes I'm serious.   

But times have changed.

Nick Week Three 346.4 {-2.9 lbs.} Total Loss 14.6

So close to 3 pounds. This week has been a little frustrating. I would get on the scale during the week and it would show a weight gain. I would wonder how that was possible. I knew how much and how bad I ate before and then how healthy I am eating now and I am actually exercising too. So last night I was so frustrated I went in the gym and rode the bike harder then ever. I guessed it payed off. I need to not get so down on myself, and realize that I am doing a good job. I have been fat all my life and it is going to take more than a few weeks to become a healthier person. I need to just keep up what I am doing and it will happen. It may take a couple of years, but that is okay. I did not put the weight on in a few weeks. I do need to exercise more because it is winter time and I am not working as hard. I can't wait until summer. Have you ever seen how much I sweat? Until next week, Good Day.

David week 2....367.8 (-4 lbs)

I was going to post a REAL picture this week, but my computer is having trouble uploading them.  I lost 4 lbs this week.  Not too bad considering it was my daughters birthday on Sunday and I went to town on pasta and garlic bread.  Actually...I shouldn't say that because although I was cheating, I still didn't eat NEAR the amount I usually would.  So all in all it was a successful week and I hope to get exercising now that my hamstring seems to be healing.   

Nick Week Two 349.3 {-3.6 lbs.} Total Loss 11.7

It will be nice not to see that disgusting picture of Dave doing who knows what at his computer as the first thing that comes up on the blog. Sorry about my Religion hanging out. Well another successful week. Three pounds is not what I was looking for but I will take it. I was hoping for 20 or 30 pounds. I just cant wait to be under 300. To me over 300 just sounds so fat. Anyway I was hoping to exercise more this week. I did twice. So all in all not bad, can't cry about three pounds. This brings my total weight loss to 11.7 lbs. This week I have been thinking about how much food has always run my life. Always thinking about what I am going to have for my next meal. It has been nice to just live my life. Food has always been the center of my life. I am learning that it is okay to be hungry. I don't have to be full all the time. Well good luck to me next week, I will exercises more and continue to eat well. Thanks for all the support.

"Fat you are" - (Yoda, speaking to David in the Empire Strikes Fat)

This is me on my computer blogging...okay its not me, but a picture is coming soon

Hello everyone...or maybe just Nick.  I am the other fat guy that will be keeping my weight loss journal on this lovely blog.  I like Nick have been fighting the battle against weight ( and usually losing I might add) for probably 16 of my 26 years of life.  Pretty sad huh?  Well I am fed up!!!  I played football on Christmas Eve and because I'm such a FAT @$$ I pulled my hamstring and threw out my back...Merry freakin' Christmas fatty fat cakes!!!   I have always been an "active" fat guy.  I've always played sports and try not to be too lazy.  Well, unfortunately I am getting older and age+ obesity= injuries, unhappiness, looks of pity and sometimes disgust etc.  So I feel like I've really come to a fork in the road.  Either I can get down to a healthy weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle or sit down, never get up, die at 40 and be fork-lifted out of my home to be cremated.  I choose the former gosh dangit!  

So here we go.  My starting weight was 376.6 and after a week of trying to eat healthier I am down to 371.8.  The crazy thing is I haven't even been able to do much exercise because of my injuries, but I stopped eating fast food and like Nick have tried to just eat normal sized portions.  Please support my corpulent friend and I as we start our journey to sexiness!!

Nick Week One 352.9 {-8.1 lbs.} Total Loss 8.1

Well I was able to shed some pounds this week and that is with no exercise. I guess I need to get on the bike and get myself moving. I am sure with a little exercise I should shed some more weight. This week I practiced eating healthy. For breakfast I had a bowl of cereal and a piece of fruit. For lunch I had a sandwich and a fruit. For dinner I ate what everyone else ate but just not my usual 2 to 3 person portions. I also drank lots of water. I had my last soda on New Years Eve. It has been a little hard not to have soda, because I was drinking 128oz of soda a day. That is a lot of soda if you think about it. To tell you the truth it was not that hard it just took a little bit of will power. I had to get used to being a little hungry. So this next week I have a goal to do a little exercise and continue to eat healthy. Good luck to me.

New Year Oh So Fat

I am starting this blog so that Dave and I can keep track of our weight loss. I am hoping that by using this blog it will help track my weight loss and I will also be able to see pictures of my drastic size change. I have been thinking about doing something about my weight for awhile now. I have been feeling my size so much when I work. I am just hoping that this blog will hep us keep the momentum up to stick with it and not meet each other for lunch at the Chinese buffet. Now if the ladies are looking at this site to see pictures of Dave and I half naked enjoy, I mean shame on you.

My starting weight as of January 1st is 361. I will weigh in again on Tuesday.