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THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 02:30


i love reading weight loss blogs especially people who have gone from overweight to fit and/or who have maintained their weight for some time. i find them to be very motivating. do you have a blog or know of any? if so, please share them!!!
thanks!!!
Tim Wilson
Fitness Guru
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 03:19


I already told you of mine. But I will again because that is just how I am - a shameless self promoter

It is new, but I will be getting moving on it more soon. I have been posting though.

And..... I will be posting links to other blogs on my blog soon to so stay tuned!

Feel free to subscribe to it via RSS or e-mail too :

Shameless plug over.... but remember.... you asked.

blog.2big.org
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 08:33


thanks tim! i love yours and have it bookmarked! awesome job!
Ara Bruno
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 13:31


Once I can think of a name for mine I will create one. I also need to find a url that is not taken.
Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 14:29


Yea, I understand. I have had the www.2big.org domain for a few years, and when I bought it I wasn't even thinking about weight - too funny. But recently over the past year it took on a new meaning to me.

If anyone wants to start a blog and use theirname.2big.org I don't mind pointing that to their blog and even setting up an e-mail address for them if they would like it.

I had thought about it a few weeks ago, and thought that it may be kinda cool. I might start offering it on my blog, so if you want to get your name ask now.

The only thing I ask is that you link back to my blog on your blog, and that your blog be about weight-loss, fitness, etc. I don't want no crap or porn or anything like that.

So, Ara, if you want ara.2big.org with an e-mail ara@2big.org let me know and I will point it to whatever blogging system you want.

By the way - I use Google Apps for your Domain for the mail so it uses the Gmail interface.

Let me know!
Dan Jones
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 14:36


I have listened to a podcast and seen the blog for Dave O (who is on here lately). He probably won't come out and say it himself since he's pretty modest and doing his own thing these days. He is on iTunes I believe & the podcast is zap120 or zap 120 (space or no space, not sure).

I think it is zap120.blogger.com or zap120.blogspot.com.

Dave, care to elaborate and confirm?

DJ
Fred L
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 15:02 - Edited by: bigmex44


I started one (http://fatness2fitness.wordpress.com). However, I have not updated it in a while and I might switch over to something else. This is a "goal" of mine in 2008. I need to move quickly with this because my full time job is getting boring....zzzzzzzzzz.
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 15:28


thanks everyone for the info! keep them coming! keep up the great work! they are awesome!!!
Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 16:15


Fred, I knew you had mentioned one before but couldn't find it when I went looking the other day. You need to get with it You cannot be as much of a procrastinator as I am


Dave Nicholson
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 16:17


I might just win the procrastination award... My last post was Nov 28... I will try to get back on the wagon this weekend!

diaryofthefatman.blogspot.com
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 16:20


yes ive checked yours out too dave and nothing recent


Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 16:22


I may just have to go over there and start posting comments and heckling you.


Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 16:24


OK, lived up to my word.... consider yourself heckled!
Ara Bruno
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 21:06


Tim, I might just take you up on that offer I like the 2big.org name. I will have to figure out how to create a folder and stuff on my mediatemple account. I think I have the design done, although, looking at it now I could make it my portfolio site.....
Tim Wilson
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 # Posted: 18 Jan 2008 23:00


just shot me a message offline if you would like it.
Cindy N
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 # Posted: 19 Jan 2008 04:12


I used to keep one several years ago, but you can see where that's gotten me. I just stick to my same old online journal now, and I don't even update that one. Yet when I was a more regular journaler (I don't want to say journalist, because that's a little different), I once attended a conference for others like me and met many people much more successful with the whole idea. This was before blogs really hit it big.

Anyway, one of the people I met is quite the talented lady and very successful with weight loss. She has a regular journal and a weight loss journal. Her weight loss journal was actually featured on morning television among other places. She even wrote a book. I thought it was cool how such a pasttime could grow into something so big. I wish I were such a good writer! I never would have known about the whole thing had I not dabbled myself.
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 19 Jan 2008 13:47


thanks cindy! ill check out her journal. did you read her book? if so, is it worth buying?
Dave O
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 # Posted: 19 Jan 2008 15:09 - Edited by: zap120podcast


Dan, Thanks but yeah, I rarely bring it up unless someone calls me on it.

I need to be more consistent too. I never knew that all this can take so much time. I update the podcast once every few weeks and the blog whenever there is something of interest. My blog is zap120.blogspot.com

@ The New Me:
Wade Wingler also has a motivational blog... He is at http://www.howilost100pounds.com/
Cindy N
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 # Posted: 19 Jan 2008 17:15


Her book is an entertaining read. It's not full of tips and such, but rather anecdotal. There are several short stories from different people about their own weight loss journeys. I think you would really enjoy it, especially if you already like reading blogs.
Kate W
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 # Posted: 19 Jan 2008 20:44


Mine is The Steaks Are High - focus on low carb with recipes/research/personal experience.
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 00:00


dave-thanks- ill check out them out.

cindy-thank you too.

kate-ok i bookmarked you. cant wait to read. hows the low carbing going for you?
Kate W
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 00:33


Quoting: jenngetfit

kate-ok i bookmarked you. cant wait to read. hows the low carbing going for you?


Really well, thanks! I'm enjoying my food a lot. I am keeping an eye on calories too, and find I'm very satiated on around 1400-1600 a day.

I feel happy and smarter too - no more carb brain fog. Good stuff.

I checked out your profile - congratulations!! You've done so well - your graphs are an inspiration.
Patrick Curl
traineo Newbie
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 01:43


You can check out my blog - http://www.patrickcurl.com

I'm working with a radio station in Salt Lake City - and we're going to try and find some sponsors to give me money and prizes for reaching my goals, and I'm also selling advertising in the form of sponsoring my weight loss.

Also giving away promotional space on my blog, for people who donate - you can donate 1 cent per pound, or 2 dollars, or 20 dollars per pound, or more.

My goal is to finally get my life in order, my weight has stopped me in pretty much all areas of my life. I'm wanting to get out of debt, have children, buy a home, get a decent job, etc...

Anyways, let me know what you think!

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Current weight: 555 lbs.
Goal weight: 200 lbs.
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 06:10


KATE-wow-i didnt read it all yet but what a wonderful writer you are! i liked your story and articles i could refer to also. i am always amazed with people who could write so well i guess because i was never really blessed with good writing skills. lol
thanks for my compliment too!

patrick-i bookmarked you and will read it later. cant wait-love to read this stuff!
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 06:16


ok patrick i checked out your blog. what are you trying to do now to lose weight? i see you are looking for sponsors but what are your goals? have you set goals? i dont see that in your profile? what have tried to do to help yourself? what are you trying to do now?
Kate W
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 14:28


Wow, thanks The New Me! I'm glad you liked it. I should be doing a new post some time today - a book review.

Thanks again - you made my morning!
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 21:20


you are welcome. ill check it out again soon.
Stephanie .
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 # Posted: 20 Jan 2008 23:43


Quoting: jenngetfit
do you have a blog


Hi Jen,

My blog has links to daily Crossfit workouts, my traineo progress and articles I like but, I'm too new at the ol' workout yet for before and after pics.

http://covertress.blogspot.com/

Steph
THE NEW ME
The Master
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2008 02:28


thanks stephanie. no before and after pics required! ill check it out! appreciate it as i appreciate all of your posts/articles etc!
Stephanie .
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 # Posted: 21 Jan 2008 02:38


[blushes]... thanks


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