Need some inspiration to propel your weight loss? Revisit Craig and Stephanie’s journey for some summertime motivation.
These two have been on a roll since we last checked in on them. Nowadays, instead of driving to the IC at the crack of dawn, they ride their bicycles to the gym! As a result of their unwavering commitment to better health, they have continued to see dramatic changes in both performance and body composition.
As we mentioned before, Craig lost over 100lbs. without gastric bypass surgery. He did it the good old fashioned way — that is to say, the healthiest way — through diet and exercise. He has lost an additional 30lbs. while training with us over the past year (6 of those were lost within the past two weeks). You GO boy!
Even more impressive are the achievements of his lovely wife. First off, how many of us are trying to lose weight while being surrounded by irresistible temptations like gourmet pizza, exotic cheeses and fresh pastries all day? Seriously. Stephanie is a member of the worker-owned Cheeseboard Pizza Collective and has still managed to lose 40 pounds (7 of those were lost within the past two weeks).
Doesn’t that make the excuses you tell yourself everyday seem utterly ridiculous? (I know my chin has been checked.) They deserve extra kudos for giving us permission to publish their recent stats as well. Take a look:
First Month: 7/12/06
Craig:
273 lbs.
BF%: 36.1
BMI: 40.3
Stephanie:
220 lbs.
BF%: 41.1
BMI: 36.6
Current: 7/26/07
Craig:
245.5 lbs.
BF%: 31.8
BMI: 36.3
Stephanie:
180 lbs.
BF%: 33.2
BMI: 29.5
UPDATE: Craig currently weighs 216 as of September 2008!!!
That is so AWESOME!!! What an inspiration these two are. I loved seeing the updated pictures since I don’t see them at 6 am anymore. You guys look fantastic. You are the “Incredible Shrinking Couple”. I can’t believe how far you both have come. Totally Inspiring and Exciting!
You two are HOT, HOT, HOT! Btw, sharing is caring… when you get back from your trip, tell us what a typical day is like for you guys now (in terms of nutrition, not Nintendo/Wii Craig). What has changed? How did you lose 6-7 lbs. in two weeks?
You guys make me look soooo bad, but I still love you because your dedication and hard work inspire me! You so totally rock.
Whoa. The Cheeseboard is an evil place. Stephanie and Craig are incredibly dedicated.
Holy Crap-you two are FABULOUS-!! Biking to the IC-very inspiring. Congrats to you on your successes and hard work. 6-7 lbs. in two weeks- give it up-(the info. not the dedication!) inquiring minds want to know!
Very inspiring! Two strong, dedicated athletes who are looking good!
Really, you guys are so incredibly inspiring. I live near the Cheeseboard and have to cross the street to make it home safely.
And yes, do tell how you managed to drop 6 – 7 pounds in 2 weeks.
Thanks for all the kind words. I am still shocked that I have lost as much as I have. I’ve been overweight my entire life and just never expected that to change. I think the big change for us this month has been due to keeping a food diary. We started in early July to track our intake and it really does seem to change your choices. I also picked up bike riding again on Sundays this month.
Being on vacation is tough (as far as the food) but I’ve been very creative with the workouts at the local elementary school playground. See you all in a week
you guys are AWESOME!!