Help me raise £££s by losing lbs!!

06/16/2008 05:15:07 PM · #26

Originally posted by brownsm:

Thanks Andi! I saw that the pledge is up to just over $22 (can't figure out how to make the pounds symbol!). When Mark gets to the 46 lbs threshold, that'll be a nice tidy sum for a great cause!

Stealing Marks thunder (he's probably on a treadmill) he is currently going to raise Â£12 ($24) per pound lost, thats Â£552 ($1104) if he reaches his target so I for one hope its achieved!

06/16/2008 05:24:41 PM · #27

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by brownsm:

Thanks Andi! I saw that the pledge is up to just over $22 (can't figure out how to make the pounds symbol!). When Mark gets to the 46 lbs threshold, that'll be a nice tidy sum for a great cause!

Stealing Marks thunder (he's probably on a treadmill) he is currently going to raise Â£12 ($24) per pound lost, thats Â£552 ($1104) if he reaches his target so I for one hope its achieved!

This is great news for both Mark and Rose's Tribute Fund...

Mark, you are a star!! I am sure you know how grateful we are and that you have all our support over the next few months...we're working on your celebratory GTG now ;o)

06/16/2008 05:30:31 PM · #28

Originally posted by talj:

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Originally posted by brownsm:

Thanks Andi! I saw that the pledge is up to just over $22 (can't figure out how to make the pounds symbol!). When Mark gets to the 46 lbs threshold, that'll be a nice tidy sum for a great cause!

Stealing Marks thunder (he's probably on a treadmill) he is currently going to raise Â£12 ($24) per pound lost, thats Â£552 ($1104) if he reaches his target so I for one hope its achieved!

This is great news for both Mark and Rose's Tribute Fund...

Mark, you are a star!! I am sure you know how grateful we are and that you have all our support over the next few months...we're working on your celebratory GTG now ;o)

Well, if I don't do it this time then I will never do it. The biggest weight loss I have ever done in the past is from 14st12lb to 11st3lb so it is doable.. just gonna be a long hard slog.

Thanks for the support.

06/16/2008 05:33:11 PM · #29

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Even better, going by todays exchange rates, if I hit target then I would of raised

3888562531680 Zimbabwean Dollars!!! insane!

06/18/2008 08:15:01 PM · #30

***NEWS FLASH***NEWS FLASH***NEWS FLASH***NEWS FLASH***

Pucka Pies today released news that their sales have plummeted this week and if lardarse

simms continues his boycot of their establishments they will go out of business!

06/19/2008 03:59:53 AM · #31

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

***NEWS FLASH***NEWS FLASH***NEWS FLASH***NEWS FLASH***

Pucka Pies today released news that their sales have plummeted this week and if lardarse simms continues his boycot of their establishments they will go out of business!

I'm a Ginsters man..

Anyway, had a mid-week weigh in this morning.. ;) Been exercising like mad this week and its starting to pay off..

Anyone fancy a guess at what my weight will be Monday morning?

06/22/2008 04:11:19 PM · #32

Hows it going big man!

Now, no midnight snacks tonight! BIG weigh in tomorrow - BEST OF LUCK my good man!

Message edited by author 2008-06-22 18:32:21.

06/22/2008 06:42:54 PM · #33

Well, hopefully I will have lost a couple of pounds in my first week. been working out like a be-atch and had a physically exhasuting wedding on Saturday so lets hope it paid off.

Remember, I was 15st6lb last Monday... As long as I lose 3lb then I have raised some $$$ in the first week.

06/22/2008 06:52:20 PM · #34

Originally posted by Simms:

Fingers crossed for the first weigh-in Mark! :o)

06/23/2008 04:09:19 AM · #35

OK, well the big weigh in has happened..

I was 15st 6lb last Monday, and I have had a week of feeling fricking hungry and exercising (and eating) like a Japanese Prisoner of War, albeit a happy one. But remember I am only counting weight lost from 15st 4lb..

Anyway, in my first week I have managed to lose....

7lb !!! Yes I am down to 14st 13lb, so thats 5lb lost under the rules of engagement and that means I have raise around Â£60.75 (about $120) in my first week.. I am really very pleased with that, although I know the first week is always the easiest, I am aiming to lose another 3lb this week.

I hope this inspires a few more of you to sponsor me!

Cheers!

06/23/2008 04:22:05 AM · #36

Originally posted by Simms:

7lb !!! Yes I am down to 14st 13lb, so thats 5lb lost under the rules of engagement and that means I have raise around Â£60.75 (about $120) in my first week..

WOOHOO!! Way to go Mark! That's fantastic news, I'm sure it's not been an easy week but not only have you shed a few pies you've also raised a great amount! ;o) I have every confidence that you'll reach your target weight by your deadline!

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

06/23/2008 07:23:45 AM · #37

Congrats Mark, looking good !

06/23/2008 06:49:51 PM · #38

Hey LardArse (got to say it whilst I still can). Congrats on a fantastic first week. A great start to your quest but do hope things calm down to a couple of pounds a week (as much for your health as my wallet lol).

Keep off the pies and on the treadmill my good man and will see (more than I want of) you on the London Eye for the final weigh in!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

06/24/2008 04:24:49 AM · #39

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Well, for final weigh-in this is what it is I have been requested to wear - and yes, I will be wearing dark shoes and socks with it for that full-on `Borat` effect.

IreneM

Nikon D700

06/24/2008 05:00:38 AM · #40

Originally posted by Simms:

Well, for final weigh-in this is what it is I have been requested to wear - and yes, I will be wearing dark shoes and socks with it for that full-on `Borat` effect.

In that case, I'm in! ;-D

MikeO

Fujifilm x100

06/24/2008 07:30:48 AM · #41

Well good for you Mark, you might need to shave before dressing up in that !

06/24/2008 03:01:57 PM · #42

Not exactly the picture I wanted my work colleagues to to see pop up on my screen Mark!

Now, if your serious about this you'll have to be in a pod on your own and it would be the icing on the cake to have the pods either side full of dpc'ers (am thinking an arrest at the end of the flight could well be on the cards lol).

Damn shame I chucked my frilly panties out!

06/29/2008 04:51:42 PM · #43

Good luck for tomorrow Mark!

06/30/2008 05:49:51 PM · #44

Well, weigh in - week 2..
Week 0 - 15st 6lb
Week 1 - 14st 13lb
Week 2 - 14st 8lb

So thats another 5lb gone... :)

Its going to start slowing down now, so gotta up that exercise! Hopefully I will be able to get down to 14st 6lb next week and mark off that first stone..

06/30/2008 05:53:34 PM · #45

Originally posted by Simms:

WOW! another big congrats Mark! Thats another $5 from me ($10 if/when you reach your target weight). Now, a full stone in 3 weeks would be incredible but as you say, things will slow down soon and a couple of pounds a week would be ideal for weight loss.

Keep up the good work Mark!

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

06/30/2008 05:57:20 PM · #46

Go Simms! Excellent news, but don't go too crazy, or you will end up yoyoing and putting it all back on again!

brownsm

Canon EOS-5D

06/30/2008 06:02:14 PM · #47

Way to go, Mark! Keep up the good work!

06/30/2008 06:20:53 PM · #48

GREAT news Mark! Now, where is the photographic evidence of you doing some of this excercise you speak of? ;o)

06/30/2008 07:18:36 PM · #49

Originally posted by talj:

GREAT news Mark! Now, where is the photographic evidence of you doing some of this excercise you speak of? ;o)

That can be arranged...