Docked in Overweightville

The Captain hit 239 pounds today and is officially a 29 BMI and no longer classified as "obese"

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Down to 243 pounds.

The Captain has a lead foot for his Lard loss excelerator. He can't drive 55. Throwing some gas on this fat fire. 33 more pounds to go.

The Captain's First Mate

Danny's Journey

Add to My Profile | More Videos All Superheroes worth their salt take on sidekicks. No offense, but fighting obesity is not for Lone Rangers. You need to take on an underling.
I met up with Danny a few days ago. His current weight is 335 lbs. Daniel is just starting his final fifty journey towards a new leaner self. Let's keep rooting for him
On a side note, the Captain weighed in at 244 lbs. 34 more pounds to go!!!!

The Captain injured in battle

While the captain was fighting obesity he threw out his lower back. It was an epic battle. Stringing tomatoes was the villain , and the captain was hit, and forced flat on his backside. Unfortunately he met up with Carl's Jr. Jalapeno burger. The spicy one promised to ease his pain, but as we all know he is always a villain pretendsing to be our friend. Weigh in is Tuesday. Hoping to break even

The Captain's log of 7 favorite albums

I thought this was going to be an easy task when Spider tagged me to compile a list of my 7 favorite albums. The difficulty was narrowing it down to my favorite 6. I now tag Half the Man,Don Q , Dawn, twicetheman and Gynipher

1. Van Halen 1984 still brings back memories of my first kiss over 23 years ago on a bus going home from Magic Mountain. David Lee Roth was at his pinacle, and Eddie was Eddie. Enough said. I think it is the one album that defines the eighties heavy metal scene. Maybe this group was what the movie Rockstar was based on. If it wasn't it should have been.

2. Lionel Richie's Dancing on the Ceiling was a masterpiece. I guess I loved it so much because I bought my freshman year of college. I remember listening the title hit while driving to one of my first college parties. Little did I know that going to that gathering would lead me to spend an extra year in college making up for all "my dancing on the ceilings"

3. Open Up and Say...Ahh by poison. Poison was one of the eighties best Glam Heavy metal bands. Nothing but a good time and every rose has its thorn were the two bests songs on this album.

4, Wilson Phillips, the album with the groups name. was a changing of the guard from the eighties to the nineties. Hold on and Release me were songs I remember well when I lived near New York. I think it was the only great album they produced. I am happy Ms. Wilson finally got control of her weight.

5. Tails, by Lisa Loeb, was one of the those albums that was worth buying for the strength of this one song. Although she is not a one hit wonder, Stay(I miss you) is a song that will be played for many decades and many will always be indentify it as her only top charter. To this day it really a song I cannot fully get out of my mind.

6. The way it is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range is one of the few lp albums that I saved. The way it is and mandolin rain are songs that bring my first year in college back crystal clear. I was more idealistic and less cynical back then. I wish I could return to that life perspective. It is something that I am working on

7. OU812 by Van Halen is an album that I loved because they tried to break their own mold. Eddie on keyboards. It was really bold. When its Love and Cabo Wabo were the two best songs. I am one of the few fans that loved Van Halen and Van Hagar. One of the biggest regrets I have is missing David Lee Roth touring with Sammy Hagar a few years back. Thanks Spider for making me dig deep

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Can you ever have to much of a good thing?

should bikes have the same rights as cars?

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The captain met up with matt,an avid cyclist, to discuss his fitness and career goals, and interesting political insights.

Captain lost a pound. 35 to go!!

I weighed in this morning at 245 lbs.

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Jerry Falwell RIP

When I was in my early twenties I use to listen to Jerry Falwell's old time Gospel hour. Its been over 15 years since I watched the show. However, I always remembered a comment that he made that impacted my life in a deep long lasting way. Dr. Falwell said, in a nutshell, that the biggest influences on who you will become in the next five years are the books that you read, and the people you meet, and especially those you hold close to your heart. Rest in Peace Dr. Falwell

Seven Deadly Sins

seven deadly sins

Add to My Profile | More VideosRan into Chris a few days ago. He spoke of obesity being one of the seven deadly sins.He has lost over 65 pounds and deserves a finalfifty.com standing ovation.
Are the obese and superobese similar to the drunks and drug addicts that you can find on skidrow? Heroin users wear long sleeves, while the obese shop at the tall and fat shop to hide their bodies. Employers can require applicants to submit to a drug test, while the obese may cheer at stopping the dopers, they hypocritically apply for a disable placard and demand a scooter. Maybe the druggies are more honest? "Food" for thought. The captain has 6 more pounds to permantly set sail for overweightville and leave obesetropolis behind forever. It takes losing 114 lbs. to finally see the truth.Ex methheads see how wrong their habits were and how they weren't being good citizens. Do we care that we skyrocket the nations health care bill? I include myself because I have been part of the problem. Is the captain cracked? Hopefully, my fans can give their feedback. Remember, annoymous commenters need to leave handles. It helps promose a healthy exchange. Finally,follow the finalfifty program and come aboard. It is time to never look back!!!
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The Rainbow Rider

The rainbow Raider

Add to My Profile | More VideosThe Rainbow Raider was one of the Flash Silver Age's biggest Rogues. The Rainbow Rider feels she is battling intolerance and feels she is bigotry's biggest nemesis. Since FinalFifty.com is a haven for free speech please enjoy this very interesting interview.
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update 5/14
The captain weighed in at 246. 36 more pounds to go!!!

Dave's incredible Bike

Dave's bike

Add to My Profile | More VideosThe Captain met up with Biker Dave, a psychology major at a local college, for an insightful interview on the environment,the root causes of obesity, corporate greed vs. the health of America, and a great invention for individuals who are fortunate enough to weigh under 187 lbs.

throwing mud at Mr. Clean

The Mule kicks some mud on Mr. Clean's realman persona. Is Mr. Clean less than macho? FinalFifty minds need to know.
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Update 5/10/2007 The Captain drops another pound. 37 to go. Also,A. is winning the greatest finalfifty villain contest.Mr. clean

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Interview with Mr. Clean: part 2

interview with mr. clean part 2

Add to My Profile | More VideosMr. Clean discusses his supplement regiment,bad food choices, and his surprising moonlighting occupation for all my fans.
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Mr. Clean shares his fitness goals: Part 1

alan waterman tips on weight loss

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FinalFifty.com brings its fans another great motivational interview. Mr. Clean is prescribed a workout schedule,he shares his personal and professional goals, and gives an honest assement of Herbal T's chances of becoming America's Rapper.
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In Search of Alan's Camcorder: Part 2

in search of part 2

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Mr. Clean loses his watch,Patrick H gives the final tour, and more weight loss tips for the fans of finalfifty.com
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In search of Alan's Camcorder: Part 1

In search of part1

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FinalFifty.com caught up with Alan in search of his lost Camcorder. Many fitness principles are discussed, and we get a tour of Mr. Clean's apartment. Spider you are going to love this one.
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Darcy Dave get Dicey

Darcy Dave's advice: Join the Navy

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A veteran shows his obesity battle scars, discusses why joining the Navy can help you drop a few pounds , and finally how to give patriotism the Darcy Dave Display.

Vote for FinalFifty.com's favorite Villain

Here is a list of the Captain's favorite Rogues Gallery members spanning the course of a year. Please vote for your favorite villain. I will announce the winner June 1.

When did Carbs become the bad guy?

Man on the street: When did carbs become bad

Add to My Profile | More VideosFinalfifty.com brings us another great man on the street interview. Topics include exercise,diet,slow thryoids, emotional eating, and when did carbs become the bad guy. Is Penn Jillette correct when he says it is all the in the genes? Or can everyone have abbs of steel? You be the judge! The Captain would like some feedback from his fans.

Supplement Sam likes to Swim

supplement sam likes to swim

Add to My Profile | More Videos Although Sam might not be preparing for the Olympics, he tries to keep it lean, but never mean through swimming and hiking.

Sage Suggestions from Supplement Sam: Part 2

sage suggestions from supplement sam part 2

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Sage Suggestions from Supplement Sam part 1

Sage suggestions from supplement Sam part 1

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The Captain met up with Supplement Sam for some advice on nutrition and supplements.

Following the Final Fifty program

I promised my fans I would post a recent pic. Although I still have 38 lbs. to go, I look back over the last 2 1/2 years and give a final fifty prop to Dr. Phil McGraw. I could have become the 1000 lb. man, but by following the 7 keys of weight loss I was able to open the door of health and happyness.
The Captain

Is weight loss genetic?

Is fat loss genetic

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I spoke to a gentleman today who has been thin all of his life. Sometimes I think obesity is 90 percent genetics. Of course, we can diet and exercise with all of our hearts, and look the best that we can, but overall it is in the genes. Maybe that is why all of us obese(fatties) are always so grouchy and even fight amongst ourselves? We got dealt a pair of twos, and have to face down the world series of poker. I broke even again, and just finished the marvell comics series blogwars. Captain American was forced to fight with Spiderman due to a Fatalist Spell cast by the Red Skull. It was codenamed genetic predisposition. C-YA in the funny papers.
The Captain

Going Crazy in Fogel Land

Jack had a great line in the movie,"As good as it gets" . On my journey to Fogelland I got caught in the battle of the network bloggers. The original show was cancelled years ago, and the sequel should never have been filmed. Basically, a bunch of nonsense. I left a message on former fatties site telling him how ironic it was that his site was the inspiration for this blog, and his changing direction inspired me to do likewise. I understand why society rejects the Obese. Biggies can't even get along with each other. I haven't decided which fork in the weight loss road to take,but I have decided to tell the network bloggers,as Jack did in the movie,"Go sell crazy somewhere else,we're all stocked up here."

Quit digging your grave with a knife and fork

I haven't had a chance to read the Governor's book, but the review on Amazon.com has really peaked my interest. Although genetics contribute significantly to obesity, ultimately we are responsible for our own weight. Maybe the fans of finalfifty.com can weight in and give their opinions? I don't have any ads on this site, so if you buy the book, my piggy bank doesn't ring. The Captain is good at loosing weight, but bad at making money.

Welcome Mike Huckabee to a FinalFifty.com interview

The Captain is playing a belated april fools joke on all my fans. But seriously gang, a final fifty congratulations to Governor Mike Huckabee. He has lost over 100 lbs,like the Captain, and kept it off. Here is the most reliable source on the internet,WIKIPEDIA.COM, story on how the Governor journeyed from being a big fattie to a FIT and Trim future president.

Health advocacy and personal weight loss

When elected governor of Arkansas, Mike Huckabee was significantly overweight. During 2003, physicians diagnosed the governor with adult-onset diabetes and informed him that he would not live more than 10 years if he did not lose weight. Prompted by this diagnosis (as well as the subsequent death of former Governor Frank D. White, whose obesity led to a fatal heart attack), Huckabee went on a diet. Huckabee subsequently lost over 110 pounds,[10][11] according to a New York Times article at a pace so rapid that "it was as if he simply unzipped a fat suit and stepped out."[12]

He has publicly recounted his previous burdens as an overweight man: the steps of the Arkansas capitol building from the entrance of the building up to the Governor's office were so long and steep that Huckabee would be out of breath and exhausted by the time he reached the top of the stairs; Huckabee secretly feared that he would be interviewed by media at the top of the steps, and that he would be unable to respond appropriately due to his overexertion and breathlessness.[13]

Huckabee has talked about his weight loss and made health care reform a major component of his later tenure as governor. This has included a well-received series of productive dialogues between leaders in the food industry and leaders in public health.[14]

Huckabee ran in the 2006 New York City Marathon.[15]

Late Night Run

Thanks for the tips guys. I forgot I needed to go out for my late night run. I broke even this week. Another gooseegg. Rats! I am pondering whether to quit creatine again. I think I might be retaining to much H2O.

Herbal T gets Spicy: Bret Silva interivew part 2

Herbal T talks about his diet plans,motivation for the obese, and his relationship with Gingler Lynn.
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Diet tips from a rapper part 2

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Herbal T responds to his critics

Herbal T had a few choice words about Dave,Basher,Jimmy,guys who lift weights on rubber balls, and his future rap battle with K-FED. Herbal T has lost over 125 lbs. Good Job!
"The Captain"


Diet tips from Herbal T

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Greed is Good

I have to stay away from Hometown Buffet. I always overeat there. That is why I failed 5 years ago and regained over a hundred pounds. Today, I try to put myself into positions where the odds are in my favor,a form of insider trading for fat people (smile) with no jail time,but a punitive smaller waiste size (punishment from the SEC). Remember, Gordon Gecko's wisdom,"Greed is good". Be greedy about your fat loss. The idea of creating a winning environment is a golden key to your success.
The Captain

March 25, 2007

Captain Likes Broccoli

The captain is rattling your cage to lose some weight.

A message to the Peanut Gallery

.I usually don't respond to the peanuts. I try to shake off the criticism like water off a duck's back. But one nimrod told me to turn Dr. Phil off. Jimmy, without Dr. Phil I wouldn't have had the keys to lose 112 lbs. I owe a great deal to his show and hope to meet him in person someday to shake his hand. If it wasn't for him I would have ended up like this gentleman.Next week the good doctor is having a show on juvenile delinquents. Maybe you should tune in.
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The Captain starts a Podcast. Click to subcribe

I wanted to invite the fans of FinalFifty.com to subcribe to my podcast. I will be adding a new show once or twice a week. I started the podcast off with audio archives. Here is a link to subcribe through itunes or any other service http://jeffrhodes.hipcast.com/rss/finalfifty.xml Just copy and past it. Unlike weight loss, it is very simple. I appreciate all your support.
Jeff

Titus prevented from helping the Captain

Basher,Stryker,Dave,Jimmy, and Bo Skinny hatched a plot to prevent Craig Titus from helping me lose another pound. Back to Breakevenville. Hopefully Vince Neil can bail him out.

Flushing Pounds for Fun and Profit

flushing pounds for fun and profit

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Captain drops a Pound . 38 to Go!!!!

I didn't beat Anorexia, nor have I ever even been considered skinny, but I did finally lose that pound which almost felt impossible, and on Finalfifty.com we cheer success over all eating disorders.
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Captain Out

Interview with Swamp Thing

The Captain is cruising in Cajunville trying to cut that elusive pound. Maybe the Swamp Thing can give him the motivation he needs?
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Reflections in Breakevenville

It has been a difficult month. Hopefully the Captain can lose a pound before Feb. 1 and finally set sail out of Breakevenville.
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Herbal T prepares for a rap battle while the Captain docks in breakevenville

KFED INTERVIEW

Add to My Profile | More VideosHerbal T hasn't figured out how to post a message yet, but he promises to ask his friends. The Captain is docked in breakevenville. Sorry for going so long without a post. Next week will be different.
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The Captain Reflects a bit for his last walk of 2006

Thin people have problems too

I am looking forward to the weigh in on Saturday. Herbal T said he was going to log in tonight and say hi. I hope all your weight loss goals come to fruition. Don't give up!!!
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The Captain

Congratulations Herbal T

Interview with T

Add to My Profile | More VideosBret Silva,AKA Herbal T, has recently lost over 50 lbs in his pursuit of a musical "rap" career. T desrves a big Final Fifty congratulations.
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The Captain

4000/39

Congratulations to the 50 contestants losing a total of 4000 lbs. That averages out to 80 lbs per person. Also, outstanding Erik on losing twice as much weight in one quarter the time as "the blogger" and winning the 250,000 dollars for your efforts !! Now all the Captain needs to do is set sail and lose his "final" 39 lbs.
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Jeff Rhodes

Saved by Zero

The waters have been choppy for the Captain.I am going to try to steer a clear new dedicated path next week. The problem I had the past couple of days was that I got my FIXX on a few to many cookies.How unfortunate!!! Luckily, I ended up with a Zero pound loss, and dodged a big weight gain. Back to the Track.
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Could Titus help the Captain chart out a new course?

Thanksgiving 0 The Captain 0

The Captain barely broke even with the big bird. However, I should be able to snatch a pound away from the old bearded man next month. Hopefully I still won't be nursing an injury that I sustained at the track last week. Remember,stretch stretch and stretch some more. Keepin it lean, but never mean.
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Jeff Rhodes

FLUTIE ON FIRE!!!!

The captain threw a Hail Mary pass for the TD. It was a classic college football come from behind victory. One pound weight loss for the week and 39 more pounds to go!!! Thank you.
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Jeff Rhodes

Up the Creek

When I was in High School a friend of mine wrote a movie review. I brought this up at our 20 year reunion a few months ago. We both laughed. The title was,"Up the Creek is down the tubes" He received an A on the report.
I am not weighing in tommorrow because my diet today was DOWN THE TUBES!!!! and I got a big fat F. Although I am going to do alot of cardio tonight, it won't make up for a very very bad day. I will weigh in on Monday. It's time to throw the Hail Mary. Where is Doug Flutie when we need him?
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Jeff Rhodes

One finger down

Good news!!! I lost a pound this week. This means 10 pounds of my final fifty pounds are gone. One finger of the hand is now missing!!!40 more pounds.

Mega Dittos meets Ben Johnson

The Captain is changing course. After another week of not gaining weight I am going to start walking less and running more. Ben Johnson was dubbed the "fastest man in the world" after winning the 100 m final with a record time of 9.79 seconds during the 1988 Summer Olympics beating the great Carl Lewis. I am going to start with wind sprints. Who knows how far I will go.

Ditto

I goosed egged it again. The captain might need to regroup. Maybe the group has some ideas?

Captain Goose Egg

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I goose egged it on Monday. Zero pounds lost for the week.

Number One

I was a little discouraged with the weigh in. I lost one pound for 2 1/2 weeks. I have 41 lbs. to go.

Bullseye

I hit a 4 pound weight loss in two weeks while on the road. My weight is 252 and I have lost 8 of the final fifty pounds. I have set a goal to walk 5 miles a day for the next 2 weeks and keep the cals under 1900. I want to lose 6 pounds by Oct. 17. Let me know how you are doing.
Jeff