Hi Ben!

CraigSca · 08-06-2013, 06:51 AM

Wow!

http://www.everydayhealth.com/column...&ncid=webmail4

Flasch186 · 08-06-2013, 07:01 AM

Thats cool

lighthousekeeper · 08-06-2013, 07:03 AM

awesome

saldana · 08-06-2013, 08:03 AM

awesome...great work ben

JPhillips · 08-06-2013, 08:09 AM

Why no patriotic undies?

Congrats.

Kodos · 08-06-2013, 08:17 AM

Shared this on Facebook. Your fame grows, Ben!

cartman · 08-06-2013, 08:39 AM

So instead of being Darius Rucker's doppelganger, he is now Al Roker's?

Congrats!

spleen1015 · 08-06-2013, 08:39 AM

Congrats, dictator.

sterlingice · 08-06-2013, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cartman

So instead of being Darius Rucker's doppelganger, he is now Al Roker's?

Congrats!

Jared from Subway's?

SI

King of New York · 08-06-2013, 09:10 AM

Seriously impressive. Will all bans now be followed with a butt-kicking?

Lathum · 08-06-2013, 09:30 AM

grats Ben!

RomaGoth · 08-06-2013, 09:31 AM

Wow that's awesome Ben!

Chief Rum · 08-06-2013, 10:14 AM

Wow, Ben, congrats. You have lost so much weight, you no longer need the "E." in your name.

I think when you get down to a certain weight, you should switch back to SkyDog and bring down mass destruction.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 08-06-2013, 10:49 AM

Nice!

cody8200 · 08-06-2013, 11:44 AM

Seriously impressive!

BYU 14 · 08-06-2013, 11:48 AM

Nice job!

MizzouRah · 08-06-2013, 11:58 AM

Way to go!

Subby · 08-06-2013, 12:46 PM

Great job, fatass!

George · 08-06-2013, 05:54 PM

Very cool, Ben. Congrats!

Buccaneer · 08-06-2013, 06:06 PM

Very nice! Congratulations and keep up the great work.

Dutch · 08-06-2013, 06:12 PM

Since retiring from the Air Force I have krept up from 175 to 190....

Looks like I need to take some notes and get back on track. Motivation, Ben, congrats! Awesome job.

Groundhog · 08-06-2013, 06:28 PM

Congrats dude! Great effort.

BillJasper · 08-06-2013, 06:32 PM

Very well done. I wish I had that type of willpower.

samifan24 · 08-06-2013, 06:59 PM

Way to go, Ben!

Thomkal · 08-06-2013, 07:59 PM

Was just at aol's homepage and they have a "revolving" story ticker... and Ben's picture just popped up. "Simple technique helped him shed 85 pounds. At 280lbs, Ben could hardly get through one straight minute on the treadmill. Now he's running half-marathons--and looks about 20 years younger!"

nol · 08-06-2013, 10:49 PM

Congrats Ben! I checked out the blog, and it looks like your weight loss has almost exactly mirrored my dad's this year - he's dropped 2-3 pounds per week quite consistently and is also down to around 190 now. I haven't gotten to see him since January, so it will be jarring to see that much of a difference in person. It was good to read your blog in the meantime as a reminder that you don't drop 70+ pounds all at once -- it's the product of lots of repeated good decisions.

terpkristin · 08-07-2013, 07:50 PM

Congrats, Ben! That's awesome.

/tk

Ben E Lou · 08-07-2013, 08:31 PM

Ha! I've been busy the last few days and completely missed this thread. Thanks for the kind words. I had no idea how widespread Everyday Health's reach is. The funny thing is that they published the article several days ago, but whatever hype machine they use didn't get rolling until yesterday, evidently. I got reports that it was on Yahoo's front page at one point, and now Thomkal's about AOL. Gracious!

The funny thing is that I don't feel like I've worked all *that* hard at it. I read about the runs that some of the other guys here are doing and how they're pushing themselves, and I get a little sheepish because I'm not going as hard. But hey, it's working. Anyway, thanks again.

I'm not where I want to be yet, but I think I'm close. Maybe 10-15 more pounds to go, then maintenance. I don't have a specific goal weight. I'd like to get the waistline down around 33 or so, but I'm not even certain about that. It's just basically "whenever there's no more pooch down there." That said, of course part of me wants to make it "officially" 100 pounds.

To some degree I don't have a ton of control over the next 2 1/2 months of weight loss, assuming I stick with the half marathon training plan. My suspicion is that whatever I weigh on October 21st (day after the HM) will be the bottom, and perhaps I'll try to add a bit of muscle after that.

Edward64 · 08-07-2013, 09:05 PM

Ditto on the congrats Ben.

azjoe_02 · 08-07-2013, 10:38 PM

Congrats Ben!

That reminds me of myself 3 or so years ago when I lost 70 lbs. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay dedicated and had gained a lot of it back. I have been back at it again for a month and am on my way back to a healthy weight and lifestyle once again. Seeing this only inspires me more.

cthomer5000 · 08-07-2013, 11:13 PM

Almost back to his playing weight!

Fidatelo · 08-09-2013, 10:27 PM

Great work Ben!

08-06-2013, 07:01 AM	#2
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08-06-2013, 07:03 AM	#3
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08-06-2013, 08:09 AM	#5
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Why no patriotic undies? Congrats. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-06-2013, 08:17 AM	#6
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Shared this on Facebook. Your fame grows, Ben! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

08-06-2013, 08:39 AM	#7
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	So instead of being Darius Rucker's doppelganger, he is now Al Roker's? Congrats! __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

08-06-2013, 08:03 AM	#4
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	awesome...great work ben

08-06-2013, 08:39 AM	#8
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Congrats, dictator. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

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King of New York High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edge of the Great Dismal Swamp	Seriously impressive. Will all bans now be followed with a butt-kicking? __________________ Input A No Input

08-06-2013, 09:30 AM	#11
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	grats Ben!

08-06-2013, 10:14 AM	#13
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Wow, Ben, congrats. You have lost so much weight, you no longer need the "E." in your name. I think when you get down to a certain weight, you should switch back to SkyDog and bring down mass destruction. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

08-06-2013, 10:49 AM	#14
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Nice!

08-06-2013, 11:44 AM	#15
cody8200 High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2000	Seriously impressive!

08-06-2013, 11:48 AM	#16
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Nice job!

08-06-2013, 11:58 AM	#17
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Way to go!

08-06-2013, 12:46 PM	#18
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Great job, fatass! __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

08-06-2013, 05:54 PM	#19
George H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Aug 2005	Very cool, Ben. Congrats!

08-06-2013, 06:06 PM	#20
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Very nice! Congratulations and keep up the great work.

08-06-2013, 06:12 PM	#21
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Since retiring from the Air Force I have krept up from 175 to 190.... Looks like I need to take some notes and get back on track. Motivation, Ben, congrats! Awesome job.

08-06-2013, 06:28 PM	#22
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Congrats dude! Great effort. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

08-06-2013, 06:32 PM	#23
BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	Very well done. I wish I had that type of willpower. __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

08-06-2013, 06:59 PM	#24
samifan24 Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NC	Way to go, Ben! __________________ "You spend a good piece of your life gripping a baseball...and in the end it turns out that it was the other way around all the time." -Jim Bouton

08-06-2013, 07:59 PM	#25
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Was just at aol's homepage and they have a "revolving" story ticker... and Ben's picture just popped up. "Simple technique helped him shed 85 pounds. At 280lbs, Ben could hardly get through one straight minute on the treadmill. Now he's running half-marathons--and looks about 20 years younger!"

08-06-2013, 10:49 PM	#26
nol Banned Join Date: Oct 2003	Congrats Ben! I checked out the blog, and it looks like your weight loss has almost exactly mirrored my dad's this year - he's dropped 2-3 pounds per week quite consistently and is also down to around 190 now. I haven't gotten to see him since January, so it will be jarring to see that much of a difference in person. It was good to read your blog in the meantime as a reminder that you don't drop 70+ pounds all at once -- it's the product of lots of repeated good decisions.

08-07-2013, 07:50 PM	#27
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Congrats, Ben! That's awesome. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

08-07-2013, 08:31 PM	#28
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Ha! I've been busy the last few days and completely missed this thread. Thanks for the kind words. I had no idea how widespread Everyday Health's reach is. The funny thing is that they published the article several days ago, but whatever hype machine they use didn't get rolling until yesterday, evidently. I got reports that it was on Yahoo's front page at one point, and now Thomkal's about AOL. Gracious! The funny thing is that I don't feel like I've worked all that hard at it. I read about the runs that some of the other guys here are doing and how they're pushing themselves, and I get a little sheepish because I'm not going as hard. But hey, it's working. Anyway, thanks again. I'm not where I want to be yet, but I think I'm close. Maybe 10-15 more pounds to go, then maintenance. I don't have a specific goal weight. I'd like to get the waistline down around 33 or so, but I'm not even certain about that. It's just basically "whenever there's no more pooch down there." That said, of course part of me wants to make it "officially" 100 pounds. To some degree I don't have a ton of control over the next 2 1/2 months of weight loss, assuming I stick with the half marathon training plan. My suspicion is that whatever I weigh on October 21st (day after the HM) will be the bottom, and perhaps I'll try to add a bit of muscle after that. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

08-07-2013, 09:05 PM	#29
Edward64 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2005	Ditto on the congrats Ben.

08-07-2013, 10:38 PM	#30
azjoe_02 High School JV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chandler, AZ	Congrats Ben! That reminds me of myself 3 or so years ago when I lost 70 lbs. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay dedicated and had gained a lot of it back. I have been back at it again for a month and am on my way back to a healthy weight and lifestyle once again. Seeing this only inspires me more.

08-09-2013, 10:27 PM	#32
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	Great work Ben! __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

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