TheGreatWeighIn.com

Looks like the July 4th holiday has caused some problems and set back to several competators. Rumor has it that every one was holding steady with a few pounds gained through July 4th. Yesterday, Clint, Clay, & Bruce were seen at the Black Eyed Pea restraunt eating “healthy”. Today Clint and Clay are claiming several pounds in weight loss although Clay is probably the leader there. I am back to where I was last Thursday when I went to Oklahoma.

Who left these Grandma’s Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie at my desk?

Phrasal Verbs:

weigh in
1. Sports To be weighed at a weigh-in.
2. To have one’s baggage weighed, as at an airport.
3. Slang To make a forceful statement in a discussion.

There are several meanings in the internet dictionary for the term “weigh in”. The common usage for The Great Weigh In web site is number one above. At the start of any great event where two or more challengers square off to compete, it is common for the challengers to “weigh in” in order to determine the legitimacy of a given match up and/or to set a baseline for an event.

Boxing and wrestling are the two most obvious sports that have a weigh in. There are other examples like the Jockey being weighed before the start of the race. One event weighs in to establish legitimacy of a contestant in a weight class and the other to set a uniform weight for the rider and is horse. Of course weigh ins occur in other form and for other reasons but the only one that comes to mine involve cows and …

This blog would constitute the use of the third definition above although not much “force” is being used in the discussions to date. Clint and Clay really need to put things in writing.

There is a strong possibility that with some slight modification we could use definition number two as well.

I am still not sure how the word Great made it into the name … maybe I will figure that out at a later date.

Pick your poison: Chocolate covered peanuts, doughnuts, cookies, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew. Today’s new strategy is “telecommuting” from the gym. And don’t forget: It’s BBQ day!

Looks like the reports are mixed again on The Great Weigh In. The exercise programs for some are starting to ramp up but others are missing the beat. Rumor has it the Bruce was hearing voices in his sleep … coming from the food. Still quit on the Clay front which could be good or bad. I personally had a mixed bag of food choices this weekend with some good grilled food but ended up with some starches and ….. we’ll that’s enough about me.

For the benefit of those who didn’t make it to the cafeteria today:Â Clay broke down and had some Mac & Cheese with his butter-grilled catfish.Â

Lost 5 pounds today and should lose more weight by the morning. Thankfully, I had a light meal this evening. Maybe I’ll start my own “two a day” workout sessions … right Bruce?

I am not as far out of the running as first thought. Bruce is already breaking down and eating cookies … It’s still early Bruce have another :o)

Clint what’s this about eating lunch twice??? Remember, Pepsi and Mountain Dew are fat free ….

Scott’s either not telling or is looking like a front runner although Clay is also keeping quiet. hmmmm

I am having a rocky start at dinner but at I can handle control breakfast and lunch …

Its only been 2 Days and all is well so far. I think I burned 50 calories from laughing at the new title picture on the front page. From “The Race” dem bellies was shakin! lol!

Already generating expanded interest in The Great Weigh In. Two more participants are preparing to take the challenge starting tomorrow.

We’ll the weigh in is complete. 263.6, hmmm 2lbs lighter than I thought I’d start at. Doughnuts sound so good right now!