Cooker's Throwdown Friday III -- 8-13-10

[TXWildflower]

I've got an IDEA! Rhena and I have been the only gals weighing in since Laurie had surgery. Since Jan has joined our group, maybe it's time for a contest that pits male against female. I know that there are more male members than females, but I don't think a little thing (male members) like that should stop us. When Laurie returns, we could add her to our ranks.
It would provide me with some needed motivation!
Everyone think about it and chime in with your thoughts--when, how long, prize for the winning team.:wink2:

Great idea Duffey! Now when talking about little male members - are you referring to their body parts?! Oh that's right - the 'little' was an adjective for 'thing'. But wait - the question could still apply...either way. (Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I should not speak unkindly of our male friends on the Throwdown.)

OK you smug Chimp and Superhero - Game on here too! I have other new motivatiing factors as well - a cruise in early November and probably surgery in the next year - but none of that can compete with beating the guys! Now given that there are more of them and they lose weight more easily than women (it's a fact - check the doc) maybe we should be spotted a few pounds? Just thinkin' out loud here.. What the heck - we can beat them either way! Laurie can be our secret weapon! As for prizes - well I'm going to have to think on that one! I could use a good massage - or maybe a mani/pedi!

Wise and Cindy - I feel for you on the moving and in this heat too! Good luck on that. You'll probably sweat a few pounds off in the process. Once you get settled I have no doubt you'll be back on track. (Or else I"m gonna have to come hunting you down in that new house..)

 

[TXWildflower]

Oh - and as far as for how long - maybe starting with this Thursday's Throwdown and ending with the Thursday throwdown for Oct 28th! That would be 10 weeks. (Notice how I suggested an ending date before the 11/6 cruise to celebrate my parent's 60th wedding anniversary! I ain't no dummy!) If that seems too long - then maybe jsut for 5 weeks starting this week. Majority rules though (or does the Chimp reign) so what does anybody else think?

 

[TXWildflower]

I really should try to read all posts before I post myself!!

Whew - I'm glad PrDraper doesn't need to lose weight because with Geckly joining in - we are really outnumbered. Very glad to have you both on board thoughand Prdraper - since you are our cheerleader, I really think you should root for the gals!

Jan - so glad to have you aboard! Your story sounds almost like mine, except I put back on a lot more of the 70 pounds I had lost than you did. Good for you for putting a stop to it right now. Gals I think we may need to do some more recruiting!!

A little factoid I just read on my google home page of useless knowledge: Banging your head against a wall can burn up to 150 calories per hour.

 

[AgilityDog]

I'll join, but you've already missed the biggeest loss!
8/11 I weighed 134.9
8/13 I weighed 159 ish or bettter
Today I am at 144.3. Droppin about 2 lbs of water per day, and will likely hit bottom in about 2 more weeks. Before adding some back.

 

[Superbob]

I'll join, but you've already missed the biggeest loss!
8/11 I weighed 134.9
8/13 I weighed 159 ish or bettter
Today I am at 144.3. Droppin about 2 lbs of water per day, and will likely hit bottom in about 2 more weeks. Before adding some back.

Welcome back, Laurie! It's so great that you are doing well and back with us.

If those water weight losses count in the boy/girl competition, we guys may be in trouble. However, it may be counterbalanced by Superbob starting his losses from the peak weight of pigging out with vacationing family the past few weeks.

 

[Cooker]

I second the welcome back Laurie!!!! ... It took me two weeks or so to drop the water weight ... so glad all went so well ((((((((((((((HUG))))))))))))))))))

 

[Duffey]

Welcome back, Laurie! I'm so glad to see you!:smile2:

Ok, guys.

Are you ready?

How about we make our intentions known with this week's weigh-in (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday). We'll use that weight # for the start of the competition. Decide if we're going for 5 or 10 weeks, and everyone who wants to compete, say so when they post this week's weight.

Rhena, you're the only one who realized I might be referring to male body parts . . . . of course, I wasn't:angel: . . . . but funny how great minds think alike!:wink2:

 

[Superbob]

Welcome back, Laurie! I'm so glad to see you!:smile2:

Ok, guys.

Are you ready?

How about we make our intentions known with this week's weigh-in (Thursday, Friday, or Saturday). We'll use that weight # for the start of the competition. Decide if we're going for 5 or 10 weeks, and everyone who wants to compete, say so when they post this week's weight.

Rhena, you're the only one who realized I might be referring to male body parts . . . . of course, I wasn't:angel: . . . . but funny how great minds think alike!:wink2:

Perfect timing! This week Superbob concludes 90 straight days of Pop-Pop Pancake-making (kids go back to school next week). Pancakes plus many trips to Sonic, Krispy Kreme et al to feed the hungry kiddies in the good ole summertime. Superbob will start from a base weight that incorporates all that, then shed pounds like a mighty oak sheds autumn leaves. Prepare your tender psyches to lose, ladies! We'll provide hankies so you can cry, cry, cry about it In other words, prepare yourselves for defeat, my LITTLE pretties --- hahahahahahahaha

 

[Duffey]

Perfect timing! This week Superbob concludes 90 straight days of Pop-Pop Pancake-making (kids go back to school next week). Pancakes plus many trips to Sonic, Krispy Kreme et al to feed the hungry kiddies in the good ole summertime. Superbob will start from a base weight that incorporates all that, then shed pounds like a mighty oak sheds autumn leaves. Prepare your tender psyches to lose, ladies! We'll provide hankies so you can cry, cry, cry about it In other words, prepare yourselves for defeat, my LITTLE pretties --- hahahahahahahaha

Yeah, whatever.

 

[Duffey]

SB, it's perfectly fine if you lose weight. You just need to lose a 1/2 pound less than I lose. Same thing goes for the rest of your team members. We want them all to lose weight . . . . 1/2 pound less than our team though.

 

[TXWildflower]

SB, it's perfectly fine if you lose weight. You just need to lose a 1/2 pound less than I lose. Same thing goes for the rest of your team members. We want them all to lose weight . . . . 1/2 pound less than our team though.

I'm with you Duffey, they can be losers - just not as big of losers as us chicks! And you don't scare me SB!, but you did sound a little like the Wicked Witch of the West.... sure you aren't on our team then??

I agree Duffey - we can work out the rules on tomorrow's thread . I think we also need to make sure to set up a rule for new joiners. Perhaps anyone who joins in the middle of our Battle of the Sexes and wants to 'play' uses their weight as of their first posting as their beginning weight or some such. I vote for 10 weeks - but again - whatever anyone else thinks.

Laurie dear - could you hang on to a little more of that water weight until tomorrow at least!! Good to see your post!

 

[Superbob]

What's the prize for winning this competition, Mr. Chimp?

 

[Bina]

Nice to see Laurie showing her true spirit. She gets the first prize automatically.

 

[Bina]

What's the prize for winning this competition, Mr. Chimp?

I declare Banana Cake from Mrs. Cooker.