This is the sequel to the first, wildly successful workout pledge. It’s like Airplane II: The Sequel, but hopefully I’ll have more than 7 people watching.
How long can you make me stay on the elliptical? I’m letting you guys and gals decide how long I stay on the elliptical next Friday (17th) at level 18. If it’s 15 minutes I go home early, but if it’s 3 hours I’ll stay all night until I’m finished.
Unlike last time, adding a comment isn’t the only way to make me workout…
3 WAYS TO ADD TIME TO MY WORKOUT
1. Post a comment = 10 seconds. Last pledge a comment was worth 1+ minute, but I also have 5,000 more readers this time around. Sorry, but I had to lower the value of a comment or else I’d be stuck on the elliptical for two days.
2. Subscribe to RSS feed = 1 minute. If you subscribe (top right of this page), you’ll add a minute to my workout. If you’re already subscribed to 344 pounds, sorry, but your subscription doesn’t count toward this total.
You should have waited to subscribe, sucker. Just kidding, I love you.
3. Link to 344Pounds.com = 2 minutes. 2 minutes burns about 30 calories. If you have a blog, website, or are savvy at posting on social networking sites, you can post a link to 344 pounds and add 2 minutes to my workout.
If you do subscribe to my RSS feed or link to 344, you should feel free to still post a comment (I’d prefer it) and let me know how you contributed. It’ll also count toward another 10 seconds that I have to stay on the elliptical!
The deadline for adding time is April 17th at 9AM eastern. I’ll go through with the pledge later on that evening and post pictures when I get back home.
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First! 10 seconds here.
I added my e-mail to your RSS thing. That’s another minute, plus this comment… 1:10 added!
Add 10 Seconds for this comment and another two minutes for the link at http://tabrandt.blogspot.com
10 more seconds! you can do it!
Wait. You’re leaving this up for a week?! Yikes man. I’ve recently lost a significant amount of weight through lifestyle change as well. I did hire a personal trainer (got a second job to pay for it!) because I needed to be re-educated on what “healthy” actually meant and how I needed to accomplish it, and needed to be held accountable until it became my normal way of thinking. I found your site via Consumerist, and I 100% support your methods of adjusting your food intake and a helluva lot of exercise. Its the only permanent way to achieve a goal like this. Congrats on your success so far, great job!
Here’s another 10 seconds. I’ve added your blog to my “check daily” bookmarks. I admire your drive.
Here’s a fun tip to help switch things up a bit.. If you don’t already have it, try to find a copy of one of the home Dance Dance Revolution games. It’s a good way to work up a sweat and it’s a bit mentally challenging too. I really should get back to doing mine daily like I used to. sigh.
Heh… I subscribed, commented and posted a link on Facebook. 3:10 my friend!
Here is another 10 seconds….and I am glad that I waited to add your link to my page last night…really I fell asleep…so now it gets to count as 2 more minutes…
I thought for a minute about doing this on my page…after I read about your first one…but I think I would only be on there for 10 minutes…dont have nearly the number of readers as you!
If you do post it, let me know — you’ll get 1 minute from me :)
just came across your blog about a week ago. you’re a talented writer and observationalist, and i follow your blog and am incorporating your suggestions and observations about a healthy lifestyle into my own life..and now you’re going to be on that damn machine 10 more seconds. :) keep it up!
meg
Hi Tyler, I already subscribe to your RSS feed, so here’s 10 seconds from me. Keep up the great work!
Here’s 10 seconds, like others I already subscribe to the RSS, but I did post a link for you. So, that’s 2 minutes + 10 seconds, (I’m not sure if already subscribing counts.)
Thanks guys! :)
Just added you to my RSS (you are now on my iGoogle). Plus a minute plus ten seconds!
RSS’d, and linked (about 30 seconds from when I hit the submit button)…and now, commented!
You combo people are killing me :)
I am thinking that since i dont have access to a gym at the moment, I might have to figure out something outside or on the track…I will think about it….I am ususally more motivated by pressure like this! hehehe
10 seconds! :)
This is a comment (*ding*=10 seconds) to tell you that I posted a link to your website from my website (*ding* two minutes). Too bad I’m already subscribed to your RSS feed. I’m running 6.5 miles tomorrow (started my pledge in December to run half marathon on April 25) and will be sending good vibrations your way.
You have 10 more seconds on it ;)
congratulations on the birth of your child. You can do this. cheers and good luck from India
Go for it!
i read this on my bike when i am working out trying to lose weight… you are doing great.. ps. i will add you to my rss just for more time for you,
commented and shared on facebook
GO GO GO!
Good job losing the weight. keep it up. I also posted a link to this website on my blog.
http://tajhealth.wordpress.com
Keep up the great work, Tyler! I’ve lost 40 pounds this year by doing the same things you are: eating right and exercising daily. Don’t worry about the wall – just keep working and you’ll get over it!
I’ve linked to you! Twice actually, once in the footer (so on every page of my website), and once in a blog entry posted today!
http://www.potentiallyanything.com/344pounds.php
Check it out! Keep going, and congratulations on the distance you’ve already come!
If you bang your head against a brick wall long enough It Will Come Down! :-)
Keep up the great work. You don’t know how many of us are counting on you for our own moral support.
keep it up!
Hiya,
10 seconds for this comment and 2 minutes for linking to you.
And on that note, you’ve inspired me to put down the chocolate egg and go to the gym. have a good easter!
I wish that I had a website to link to you in. 10 more seconds on the clock.
Tweeted my admiration for your blog design at http://twitter.com/moonflowrdragon, so add 2minutes 10 seconds… but I’ll join you on my elliptical if someone reminds me on Friday :)
Aha! – I see how it is… you posted before Easter weekend when everyone is traveling and not reading and commenting on the web! Well, add 10 seconds Mr! And I’m telling all my pals to ping ya for 10 seconds too! :-)
Good luck and keep up the great attitude! You are really inspirational!
Tyler, just found your site today. Very interesting. I added your site to my follow list and posted a link on my blog. This is great motivation and something I should try (likely won’t though). Still, you can be a great influence for me and my hubby on our long endeavor to lose the weight we have gained over the past 5 years or so. Awesome job so far. Goodluck!!!
Posted a link on my site, Good luck, I’m starting myself, very tired of being this way and it’s nice to see that it is possible to change – Keep up the good work
I posted a link on my Facebook profile and Tweeted about you. Now this comment, so you can thank me for 2 minutes and 10 seconds on that thing! (Friday would have been my grandmother’s birthday, so I’m sure it will bring you good luck!)
No wait, 4 minutes 10 seconds. (Well, 20 seconds now that I’m commenting twice but you don’t have to count this one!)
Cheatsies :)
Here’s another 2 minutes 10 seconds for you. Just put a link to your blog in my post about blogs I follow. http://www.scattershotmind.com/
Keep up the good work! I’ll be joining this journey myself really soon.
As a fitness nut myself, I am impressed by your fantastic attitude and never give up spirit. Way to go!
+1 min and 10 seconds.
i love your blog and want to help motivate you as much as possible!
Good luck, you can do it! :)
Rock on, man – and dont sweat the weight loss plateau thing. I seem to be entering that arena myself, slowing down and dropping just a bit here and there despite my workout regime remaining constant. Just power through and keep at it – I know I will.
By the way, that’s another 2:10 from me. I linked to you from here
I’m following your progress with interest and admire your attitude. Good luck and keep at it! I’ve linked to you from my blog so now you owe me two minutes. It’s for your own good…
10 more seconds! We’re rooting for ya!
Love your blog, it’s very inspiring!