Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. Also, should Santa go on a diet

Here is an article about an association of Santa's trying to shed a few pounds.http://www.edmontonsun.com/Lifestyle/Columnists/Castagna_Cary/2007/12/24/4739093-sun.html

Personally I think the surgeon general is taking to much ephedra and a little overly concerned about the nations health. It reminded me when C. Everett Koop wanted to ban happy hours. What does the gang think?
The Captain

Zig Ziglar and FinalFifty.com endorse Mike Huckabee

Although Huckabee probably won't endorse my site, I want to give a finalfifty endorsement for the former "fattie" governor who both dropped over 100 pounds and wants to help everyone in america get lean!!!Go Mike

Morton Downey Jr. gets some Cardio and the Captain gains a pound!!!

The Captain gained a pound and is back to 220. For the record Spidey Morton Downey passed away in March of 2001. I love the new Ironside avatar.
Jeff

Ron Paul doesn't like fat people

I guess presidential hopeful Ron Paul doesn't like us overweight folks. Is losing weight as easy as telling somebody go on a diet?
The Captain

219 up one pound

Honestly work is my number one priority right now. I have been trying to keep my energy level up while at the same time keeping my weight under control. I just thought I would check in with everyone.
Jeff

HerbalT interview part 2

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HerbalT interview part 1

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Back to 218

I quit weighing myself for over a week and gained back five pounds.
The Captain

Dr. Bill's weight gaining solution

The Captain needs to put on some muscle. Luckily he has found a new guru.

Stuck at 213

The captain is going nowhere!!!213 with not even a single pound leeway. 195 by Jan. 1st may be a pipe dream. C-YA on the flipside.

JEff

Success tips from Mr. Kunkel

The Captain met up with an old college buddy to find the secrets of sustained weight loss. Maybe it will help me get out of the 213 rut!!!

213.0 with 3 more pounds to go.

Well the finalfifty.com journey is almost over. Although I set a more challenging goal of 195 by Jan.1 2008, there is a certain sadness that the original quest is about finished.
Shout Outs.
Lyn won Spidey's weight loss contest. Good job!!!!

Weigh in Wednesday!!!

I am going back to once a week weigh in. However, I am keeping my calories below 2000.I need to lose 7 pounds per month. C-YA on the flipside
update 10/3/2007
Stuck at 214. Better luck next time

Noah's Journey

The Captain is stuck at 214.6, but I did find this great video of a gentleman who once weighed over 400 lbs. Good job Noah!!!

214 Breaking through the comfort zone

Well the Captain didn't hit his goal of 210 by his birthday.But he is breaking through his comfort zone with an ambitious goal to hit 195 by Jan.1,2008. A new thin,fit,ripped, and awesome life awaits me. Get on the finalfifty.com program. We are setting sail!!!C-YA on the flipside.
Jeff

215 ,but it looks like the longshot might not come in

Longshot 216.0

The Captain weighed in at 216.0 5.1 pounds to go in 3 days!!!Bumping up the walking to biggest loser levels(10 miles a day)C-YA on the flipside.
Jeff

217.0

I have 7 days to lose 6.1 pounds. I have eaten 1400 calories today and have walked 1 mile, and lifted weights for one hour at the gym. I am going to walk another 4 miles tonight. There is no stopping the Captain. Thanks for all the support.
Jeff
update 9/20/2007
weighed in at 216.4

Double 18

The Captain hit 218.5 today. I have to lose 7.6 pounds by September 25th. I have 10 days left to hit this goal.
Now, I am throwing down a challenge to the fake captain. Post your real picture online. Stop being a coward!!!Maybe pops can up your allowance so you can buy a digital camera. C-YA on the flipside
Jeff

Four Fingers Down Deja Vu

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The Captain hit 220.9 this morning. I hit this weight on July 31st,felt I had all the answers and had arrived, and quickly shot up to almost 230 overnight. One friend called me and said that he was buy futures in Producers, and ruiz chimichangas. He joked that if it was public knowledge that Jeff was off his diet, he could be arrested for insider trading. Now,I am going to hit 210 by my birthday and I will see you guys on the flipside.
Jeff