This is the last workout pledge I’ll do on the elliptical.
I’ve done two pledges so far — one a few months ago at level 14 (91 minutes) and another at level 18 last month for less than an hour. This time, I want to reach the absolute limits of the elliptical machine. I’ll be on level 20 (out of 20) and I want to stay there 99 minutes, the most the machine will allow.
Here’s how you can make me stay there that long:
1. Post a comment = 20 seconds. Each comment made to this post will add 20 seconds to my elliptical workout. It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks.
2. Follow me on twitter = 30 seconds. I need friends. I also need to lose weight. Follow me on twitter and we’ll be able to solve two problems at once.
3. Subscribe to RSS feed = 1 minute. If you haven’t already, subscribe via RSS or e-mail to my blog. By doing so, you’ll get my posts delivered to your RSS reader or inbox. Oh, and you’ll make me workout for another minute.
4. Link to 344Pounds.com = 2 minutes. You can post a link on your website, blog, MySpace, etc and add 2 minutes to my elliptical workout. I don’t care if you’ve already linked to me before, linking again will add another 2 minutes.
I’ll go through with the actual pledge this Friday night — I’ll post a video of the event when I get back home. The cutoff for adding minutes is Friday at 12:01 AM (Eastern), so do your dirty work before then.
Pushing the limits of the machine: 99 minutes at level 20 out of 20…
Can you guys make it happen?
UPDATE: Closed. 61 minutes, coming right up.
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20+ seconds to start you off!
what you are doing is really great.
congratulations on your success so far.
ALSO, I subscribe to you in google reader.
AND I just followed you on Twitter. :)
1 minute 50 seconds from me.
Does this comment count as another, 20 seconds? haha.
Way to go.
Linked!
Good luck.
Hell yeah Tyler! + 00:20
I have linked to you: http://whatiweightoday.com/2009/05/18/1445-17/
Do it, +20
Tyler,
I already follow you on Twitter and through my Google reader. Do I get any credit (beyond the 20 seconds for this comment) for my previous support?! I am rooting for you :-)
Saw your site from this link: http://whatiweightoday.com/2009/05/18/1445-17/ Best wishes to you. +20
Good luck, you’re an inspiration!
add 20 more seconds.
Dude, you’re an awesome inspiration. I’m posting a link on my website too.
congrats!
I already follow you on Twitter (one of your firsts I believe) so I posted a link on my Facebook, my Twitter and the GottaDeal.com message board I frequent very regularly -http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?p=1552529#post1552529.
So, the way I see it, that’s 6 minutes and 20 seconds for me! I feel like I should be able to pick out a workout song or something. :-)
Awesome!!! Keep it up!
I love your attitude.
Good on you buddy! Work it out now. By the way I count as double so make that +40.
Don’t make me post twice.
good luck!!!! Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration to everyone.
Well, I’m following you on Twitter, I just subscribed to your RSS feed, I’m leaving a comment, and I’ll be linking my website to you later!
Good luck my friend, you are an inspiration!
Go Tyler, Go! ;D
Another 20 for you, Tyler. You go, bro!
+20
Embrace the pain, brother.
Count me in as one who’s already RSS’ed you and follows you on Twitter. But I’ll post a comment to add another 20! Have fun!
I’m following you on twitter now; I’ve been a subscriber for a while. You are so awesome, you are such an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work!
Just found out about your blog and your awesome weight loss challenge. What an inspiration you are! I’ll follow you on Twitter and when I’m on my elliptical tomorrow (and every day thereafter) I will think of you and your success! Keep it up! I’ll be watching : )
+20 it is.
Oh, and +2 minutes more! http://twitter.com/always040/status/1843988082
Thanks guys for the push! We can reach 99 minutes :)
20 seconds!
+ 20 seconds!
Ok, I subscribed via email, posted a link (along with some love) on my FB page, annnnnd….I’m posting a comment. Tack on 3 minutes and 20 seconds, baby.
So, so very cruel.
See? There you go again. You totally skipped over the part about me posting the love on my FB page. Remember, I have those six whole facebook friends who will see your link now. You’s gonna be famous, my bruthah!
p.s. if it makes you feel any better, I’ll add 3 minutes and 20 seconds to one of my workouts this week. I mean, it’s the least I can do…
That makes me feel totally better. Thanks. ;p
I subscribed, and I’m commenting = 1 minute, 20 seconds.
And I started taking the stairs all the time, up to 14 flights, so far.
http://fatassgamer.com/?p=245
Come on…this has to be like 5 mins here! :) WTG TYLER! KEEP IT GOING! You are keeping me goin!
Thanks for the links and the comments you guys!
You are a hardcore bad-ass! I’ve been following your blog ever since it hit the Consumerist. Very inspiring stuff and it’s helped me ramp-up my own work-outs a bit more. I’ll subscribe as soon as I figure out this RSS stuff, ha-ha! For now, that’s +00:00:20 buddy! (damn, inflation hits the comment/elliptical exchange rate!)
following you on twitter, forwarded to a few friends/family, posted on facebook, left comment, subscribed to email. :) your doing great!
Made a twitter account, and now posting! Keep up the awesome job!
You have come so far and you are very inspiring. You will achieve your goal soon. cheers from India!
Good luck. I can’t imagine you’re losing this much wait while still eating a burger and fries for lunch some days.
That’s why I love this “diet,” Chris.