May 2010

I think the Y is going to work out.

by Stephen Vinson May 18, 2010

This morning I went back to the pool, and I didn’t have any trouble. When I arrived at 7:30am ish there were two people swimming. I already had on my trunks and shirt. So I hopped in and started swimming. I tried using my handy ipod enclsosure, but the little ear phones kept popping out [...]

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Try, Try Again

by Stephen Vinson May 17, 2010

I feel foolish about yesterday, and I don’t think the lady did anything wrong. I used to swim a lot, but never in a crowded pool. I just didn’t know the proper procedure.Thank you everybody for your support. I’ll try it again today. Danny and I are going to meet with the Y staff for [...]

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[Edited Title] – I’m feeling better

by Stephen Vinson May 16, 2010

When I wrote the following post I was just a little irritated. I’m going to try the pool thing again. I’m going to email the lady in charge of the pool to figure out when the pool will be the least crowded. Also, Danny’s going to show me what stretches are good for my foot. [...]

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Joined the YMCA

by Stephen Vinson May 15, 2010

I signed up for a membership at my local YMCA (Mountain Brook, Alabama) today. Took a tour of the place and thought it was really nice. They had a few cardio areas with treadmills, ellipticals, and stepper machines. They also had group exercise rooms, a spin room, a basketball court, resistant machines area, free weights [...]

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Friday Fotos and What the Podiatrist Said

by Stephen Vinson May 14, 2010

I’ve got some very special photos today. These images are from last year’s Run for Wishes 5k and Kids Fun Run. Below is one of the wish kids that participated in the fun run. He got tired near the finish line because it was HOT outside!!! His mom picked him up (mother’s do that!!) and [...]

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Thank You and Giveaway Winner

by Stephen Vinson May 13, 2010

I thank you all for your kind words yesterday. It was a great day!!!! I met Hal for lunch, and he surprised me with a steak salad. Thanks dude!! My Foot Well today’s the day I find out what’s going on with my foot. My appointment with the podiatrist is at 2pm. I thought when [...]

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BondiBand and Run Happy Tees Giveaway 2

by Stephen Vinson May 13, 2010

Giveaway Congratulations to who won the other headband and koozie combo. (The winner of the last giveaway will be announced tomorrow.) Here’s the 2nd giveaway that’s a little more masculine than the other headband that was given away: Up for grabs in this giveaway: 1 Black BondiBand Headband with yellow batman graphic 2 Run Happy [...]

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8 LB Loss & MILESTONE: 150 LBS LOST!!!!!!!

by Stephen Vinson May 12, 2010

This is an exciting weigh in. I lost 8 lbs this week, which brings my weight down to 482 lbs, and a milestone has been reached: 150 lbs lost!!!!!! ONE HUNDRED FIFTY POUNDS!!!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!! Not only have I lost 150 lbs, I am halfway there to the 300 lb challenge. Thank You [...]

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Be a part of Biggest Loser 10 Episode 1

by Stephen Vinson May 11, 2010

This Biggest Loser 10 episode 1 info was just posted on Holland “Master Caster” Striplin’s Face Book Page: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=168398720984&topic=11925 The info is re-posted below with permission. Here is the information from Holland “Master Caster” Striplin: Over a third of Americans are not just overweight, they are obese. The question is, are you ready to change [...]

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ABC Weight Loss Show Casting Call by 3 Ball Productions

by Stephen Vinson May 11, 2010

I saw on Face Book this morning that 3 Ball Productions is starting up the casting process for the ABC Weight Loss Show again. I guess this will be for the second season. The only criteria to apply is that you have 200lbs or more weight to lose. They have live auditions as well as [...]