The Day My Life Changed...

I started on my journey in August of 2007. For two years I fought, kicked and cried my way through losing 90+lbs. I was well on my way to hitting an official 100lbs lost by August 1st, 2009 which was my 2 year anniversary. I was planning a big 'ol celebration around here... until my life changed the evening before my final weigh-in. (Click here for more info).

Join me now, as I reevaluate my priorities, struggle to find out what "healthy" is while dealing with an emotional trauma, and continue to learn how to live a healthy life, no sugar coating included.

Jul 8, 2009

The Stairmaster Invitational!

aaawwww crap.
Leave it to me to get myself into these freakin' situations.

I'll explain more in a minute but for those of you who stopped in today to get a bi-weekly update from Amanda, another priorfatgirl I have to apologize. You see, Amanada has

SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS news

I'm so not kidding. This is the mega news but ya'll have been waiting to hear her report. We had to push it off until tomorrow.

You see, something happened to me yesterday. Well, it actually started when I used Twitter to help keep me motivated to do 45 minutes on the stairmaster monster. Remember yesterday's post? I saw Jesus?! The picture of my sweat drenched shirt?

Yeah - well, there is this guy who is pretty well known - calls himself the Tony, "The Anti-Jared". He every.so.nicely congratulated me on making it 45 minutes but then, well see for yourself. Here's how the conversation went:

Me, a priorfatgirl: I'm alive!!!! 45min on stair stepper machine, I kicked
its butt! My knee's r shaky and I am dripping with sweat but I did
it!!!


Tony, the AntiJared: Hey, great job on the
StairMaster! I just started using it a couple of months back. Care to challenge
me on it.


Me, a priorfatgirl: challenge against u scares bejesus
outta me - but for readers enjoyment...maybe


OH.MY.FLIPPING.GAWD

this is what I'd like to be doing on the stairs

Rules:
- Both Tony & I will start with 30 minutes

- 1 comment = 15 seconds
- Comments on my blog adds to Tony's total minutes
- Comments on Tony's blog adds to my total minutes
- One comment per person (honor rule)
- Comments must be submitted by Friday, 5pm

- Goal: 120 comments on Jen, a priorfatgirl's blog

So please please PUHLEASE send this to everyone you can think of. Just one tiny comment! so do it do it do it! Tell your momma!

Disclaimer for my mom & Carlos: uh...if you leave a comment on Tony's post that will add 15 seconds to my session - you better watch it!

Don't forget the side challenge of proving you mean business with this whole kicking your weight to the curb. Post a picture of your sweat drenched self on your blog & leave me a comment OR email me your picture. I will post everything on Friday so you can prove to the world you mean business!

Man, so much going on lately 'round here!

Side Notes:

- red pomegrante email me regarding the kettlebell class. I can't figure out how to email you.
- A Healthy Life Ahead, I can't figure out how to leave comments on your posts.

146 comments:

jeniszen said...

You are such an unbelievable rock star, Jen!!! I didn't catch all the rules because they're showing up all wonky on my screen. But go go go!!!!

jeniszen said...

w00t!! I'm the first commenter today! Do I get a prize? Do you have any idea how hard it is to be the first commenter on your blog? You are uber-popular.

Marisa (Trim The Fat) said...

You crack me up, Jen! Good luck with this challenge you crazy nut!

Meredith said...

Good luck on the challenge. I have a love/hate relationship with the stairmaster.

priorfatgirl's mom said...

Jen....the posting is Wonky, Wonky... or is that a wonky candy bar.... Any how, I have to press the "show original post" button to get all the rules to this.
Ok...I'm going to check this Tony person out
Love MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

I maybe back later

Jenn F said...

Jen - the type on your rules is at a pitch of like 1 or something. Anyway, here is 15 seconds for Tony!!!

Jen, a priorfatgirl said...

Fixed the rules, not sure why they were so small! uh, nope, this comment does not count towards the contest :) I'm off to dream of wonky chocolate bars, thanks mom!

priorfatgirl's mom said...

If you haven't checked out Tony...take some time and look at his photos. WOW,WOW,WOW!!!!

Jen, you do need to sit at your desk at work and not in the stairway's. Someone might trip on you. If you need to read the paper, take it to the bathroom

Love you
M

Kat said...

leaving comment....now!! g'luck! this is awesome!

Shelley said...

Girl power - go Jen!!!

Amanda, another priorfatgirl said...

tony doesn't stand a chance. peace :)

theantijared said...

Let's get those comments, I would love to go for 95 minutes :):):)

Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write said...

Wowsa... Here's my comment! That's quite a challenge. Way to go girlie girl

Rebecca said...

oh yeah...your gonna bring the house down!

erin said...

Woohoo! Go Jen go! I hope you get those 120 comments!

spunkysuzi said...

Got to put my .02 cents in :) Oh and i laughed out loud reading your mom's post today!! She cracks me up. Now i have visions of you in the bathroom reading the paper.

Betsyh11 said...

Jen, you are fantastic! Your blog gives me a hand every day -- thank you -- and 45 minutes is fantastic! Way to go! And imagine to possibility that someday... it might not seem that long! You can get there!

Kirsten Shabaz said...

Jen - I need a challenge so I will commit to spending the same amount of time on the treadmill as you to SUPPORT your minutes on there....so when you have the total...let me know and I'll make sure to complete it and report it to you via this page...Cuz K

priorfatgirl's mom said...

Ok Friends we can blow these two out of the water today....Let's get are friends to comment on both blogs. Send out a S.O.S message to your friends
Have a good day
Mom

Bill Roehl said...

I hate the stairmaster ;-)

mak'n Changes said...

Wow! What a challenge! Since I'm followers of both you and tony I must be loyal and comment on both. Make sure u have a wheelchair accessible after this crazy challenge. *wink*
Cindie

Hope said...

Comment!

Dori said...

AHHH YAYYY I love this challenge! Let's add on to Tony's time -- haaahahahaha. Evil laugh.

Jen this is amazing. LOVE this motivation.

Trish said...

Impressive! Look forward to the challenge... Go Girl Power!!

Cheryl and Chris said...

lol what a great challenge! I'd be scared to death... But JEN..YOU can do it! Going to e-mail everyone I know to help you.
Go get 'em tiger!
Cheryl
www.momenttochoose.blogspot.com

~Melanie said...

Good Luck Girl!!! You can do it!

Julie said...

Good Luck in the contest Jen! I gotsta see Tonys photo after your moms comment! Don't worry I won't post! Julie

Israel said...

cool challenge. I'm rooting for ya!!!

Diet Girl Mel said...

As usual, you're amazing Jen! I'm so glad your doing this with him! Your post about the stairmaster actually inspired me this morning when I went to the gym. I never get on that horrid thing for more than a minute at a time... but today I did over 10 minutes! I was amazed I could do it! And I will be doing it a lot more! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Reese said...

I did 10 minutes on the "fat burner" setting level 10 yesterday. Talk about pain! I can't believe you did 45 minutes!!! Granted I had run for 30 minutes prior, but STILL.

Get girl, get it get it girl!

Roder said...

Here's your 15 seconds Tony!

Anonymous said...

Adding 15 seconds to Tony! You go girl.

swede said...

You can do it, Jen...and to tony take another 15...
dean

Missy said...

Kick some stairmaster booty!

Mechelle said...

And here's another 15 seconds for Tony!

MB said...

OMG! You are a very brave girl to go up against Tony but if anyone can compete with him it's you. Good luck!

Tasha said...

You guys rock! Good luck to you both!!

Nicole said...

This will be fun! BTW - I had the Trader Joe's 0% Greek Yogurt in blueberry for breakfast this morning (120 cal) and then 1/2 a cup of TJ Fat Free Blueberry muesli (160 cal) mixed w/ the yogurt. Yum!!

katie said...

you can do it!
don't let tony or the stairmaster beat you!

Anonymous said...

Hey Jen! Let him work and sweat and you can finish reading the paper. Actually you may have to go the library as he may working out for a while so you will need a big book. Luv ya Big Sis Mel ;o)

ps Mom why do you have to use the bathroom view why can't she just sit on the couch? ;o)

Kara said...

I'm another one commenting on both blogs, I look forward to seeing you two battle it out!

And now that I've read your mom's comment, I realize I need to be tweeting it out to all my followers to see if they'll comment too! Good luck! :-)

Chris Hagen said...

I feel like this is cheating, Jennifer!!

Amy@ What Do I Eat Now? said...

omg!!!!! this is such a fun idea! its like a race.. but on the stairs.. and without an end to it.. wow- i think i need to go back for another cup of coffee

PITT PATTA!!!

zaababy said...

He's gonna be on that thing forever. Love your before/after pics. You look great! Good luck on the challenge.

Sahand said...

Go Jennifer Go!!!

FatFitnessFood said...

Go Jen!

Coby Nicole said...

You can do it! You're going to kick butt! :)

Anonymous said...

Good Luck with the Challenge! I am sure you will breeze through any amount of time you get stuck with.

Your lil sis, Alicia

P.S. I saw an ad on the bus today regarding this, looks kind of fun to join! Interested?http://www.thesalarmy.org/race/

Quinn said...

You so got this!

MrsC said...

Jen,
You are a fantastic motivation! Keep up the amazing work :)

Denise said...

Good luck to you Jen....but you can do it!!!

Amy@ What Do I Eat Now? said...

just thought i would add to Tony's time and tell you about my stairmaster story for the day...

i just poked my head into the gym in my building, sometimes i go in there after i hit the ladies room to grab a drink of water.. music was on.. and i look over at the stair master and there is the Russian tech guy SHIRTLESS going BACKWARDS on the SM. He is a big hairy Russian so imagine my horror, shock, and more horror.
i think i threw up in my mouth a little. i slammed the door shut, shook off the heeby-jeebies.. and RAN back to my desk..

but at least i thought of you right?

Bananza said...

What a great challenge idea! And thanks for introducing me to a cool new blogger to follow. I love the pic of you on the stairs. I wish there was a stairmaster at my gym, I would love to try this thing!

SassyCassie said...

You can do it!

The Osterberg Family said...

You Can do It!!!!!

Love ya!

Tigerlilly said...

Kick ass girl!!

Chantel said...

Heh... Well, we can't have you dying on the stairmaster... by yourself!

You're going to be a priorfatgirl with the world's most amazing legs!!

bbubblyb said...

Ok adding to Tony's time here for the challenge. I can't wait to hear about the outcome.

Anonymous said...

I, think you are AMASEING and that you will win this challenge as you have shown that you can do all in life that you set your mind to and not just the loss of weight.
Your Dad

Gina said...

You can do it!

Syl said...

This is my contribution to you, i wouldn't dare work against you :-)
Oh and I have a sweaty shot up for you...it may just be the "cutest" sweaty shot because Justin participated :-)

Missy said...

Great challenge! Here is 15 seconds for Tony!!

theangrydieter said...

Good Luck to you!!! I know you will kick butt!

Jewels said...

Great challenge...can't wait to see the results :)

Joy (cuz) said...

You go HOTSTUFF!!! Work that ass out girl and leave it to your committed followers to make sure Tony gets a more grueling work out!
Love ya!

Jules said...

Good luck Jen! I know you can do this! Your readers ROCK! :)

Thank you for your comment... i needed it. you have no idea.

Farah said...

Go Jennifer! Good luck!

Anonymous said...

Go Jen! Kick some butt!!!!

- Sommer a blog follower!

Carlos said...

Wow, what a popular day for you Jen! Hey everyone Carlos here just dropping by to say hi and of course my continued support. I'm glad everyone likes my new glasses, thanks!

nic said...

You will rock this out as always!

The StepMill (what you were on yesterday) and the Stairmaster are two totally different things. The StepMill moves with you, an actual staircase, versus the Stairmaster being pedals you push down for resistance.

Make sure you're on a level playing field with Tony!

DO IT!

Jen said...

I can barely do 15 mins on the stairmonster..YOU GO GIRL!

Lauren Mason said...

Good luck!

Annabel said...

OH MY GOSH! I almost feel bad leaving you a comment -- the stairmaster is torture! You are such a masochist! lol!

GOOD LUCK you beautiful rock star! you are totally going to kick butt!

Annabel

~lose2live~ said...

lol I wish you well.. great challenge, fantastic to see two great bloggers going head to head or is it step to step? LOL

Helen said...

Ok, I found you by way of Tony so to be fair, I'm going to comment on both blogs. May the best prior fat person win!

Hilary said...

Hahahah I'm commenting on both of your blogs! Looks like Tony is really in for it based on the number of comments over here ;).

Quix said...

Sounds like an awesome challenge! :) 15 secs for Tony here!

Chubby Chick said...

Good luck with the challenge!

Heidi said...

Just posting to add a littler sweat time for Tony.

HAHAHA You're one goofy girl. Love it!

sandwiched said...

Whoo hoo! You go, girl!

sohelpme said...

Oh, I so do not envy you people. Good luck!

Andrea@WellnessNotes said...

I just found your blog. Good luck with your challenge! I just got my behind kicked by the stairmaster monster earlier today... :)

FatToFit_Anna said...

15 Seconds for Tony!!!
I saw your picture yesterday before I headed to the gym. After my BodyCombat class I thought about your picture challenge. Sadly I was wearing black and you couldn't tell, maybe tomorrow...:)

Mary :: A Merry Life said...

Haha, you will totally hit 120 comments. You are almost there! Good luck on the stairmaster action. :)

TriciaNae said...

Good luck with the challenge!!

priorfatgirlwannabe said...

Hey Jen! Happy Hump Day! You will totally rock this challenge! Good luck! :)

biz319 said...

Ha! Love this challenge. I'll try to wake my sorry ass up and do the stairmaster tomorrow - I think 30 minutes is my max though!

Kick his a$$!

priorfatgirl's mom said...

Come on everyone...Jen's almost has her 120 comments. As I said before, Let's blow these two prior fat people out of the water with comments. I know there are people out there and Tony and Jen need to hear from you!
Mom

Hanlie said...

Here's another one for Tony! Good heavens, Jen, you're brave to take on The Antijared! I love him, but he's kind of hardcore! Looks like you're hardcore too!

Just to show some solidarity with the two of you, I'll find a flight of stairs to climb tomorrow, okay?

Valerie Farris said...

Yowza! That's awesome, Jen - great inspiration for those of us watching and learning along with your journey. Let us know how the challenge goes!

Kara said...

Good luck! What an awesome challenge to help you achieve your next 6lbs!

Sandra said...

Now this is a great challenge!

15 to Tony!!

Stormy Vawn Bradley said...

Go get 'em. I know you can do this. Can't wait 2 c the pics.

Susan said...

Ok ! here is my comment ! I know you will cream this guy, although he is pretty tough, I am sure he will give you a run for your money ! My money is on YOU !!!!!! Go get him Girlfriend !

tasha said...

here's my comment -- climb, Tony, climb!

Stephen said...

Have Fun!

Mama Bear June said...

Dang! That's one heck of a challenge. You go, girl!
Path to Health

slimsdotter said...

delurking to comment!
Your weightloss is an inspiration to me.

Kimberley said...

Keep on climbing those stairs!

Karen said...

Alright so to be fair I'll post a comment here too =)

You guys are both an inspiration!

In my opinion the stairmaster is the most difficult cardio machine!

Good luck!

Jenny said...

buaha this is so fun! take THIS tony ;)! good luck girlfriend!

Debbie said...

You can eat Tony for breakfast! You go girl.

Mollie said...

Just found your blog today. Thanks for sharing your story, I am really inspired by you!

Anonymous said...

Get him!Good luck!

Rhonda said...

Wow what an inspiration both yourself and Tony! What a cool challenge! I know both of you will rock it!

Looking forward to learn more about your journey! Thanks for sharing!

Teresa said...

climb, Tony, Climb :)

Anonymous said...

Hi,jenny its Mackenzie i hope your going to do good with the fifteen seconds.But hey! The good news is that tony gets fifteen seconds too!Well i have to be fair to tony.Well i'm going to go write on tony's blog good luck! LOL!

Barb said...

Go Jen! :) I just found you through Tony's blog and I can't wait until I have more time to catch up on reading your journey. The stair machine scares me! Good Luck.

Ida said...

Just popped by to add a little time on Tony. Good luck to you both.
I'm going to find the elevator, I'll meet you at the top!

jill said...

wow jen what a challenge mmm glad its you and not me best wishes

sunkisses007 said...

Here's more for Tony.

Lisa said...

Adding time for Tony! :)

- Lisa
www.losewithlisa.blogspot.com

fattymcbutterpants said...

Jen - How do you get yourself into these predicaments????

I must laugh but at the same time, I think you are a little on the nutty side (must be why I keep reading)!

Keep up the great work. Promise a sweat pic soon!!!

Anonymous said...

Good luck with this challenge!!
Melissa

Kim said...

Good luck! You look amazing.

Jessica said...

Here you go!!

Lisa said...

Go! Go! Go!

Bambi said...

Good luck and well done.

Beth C said...

GIRL POWER!!! Go Jen GO!!! All I can say is what I always say to you! I am so proud of you!! Dont stop!

Beth C said...

Hey wait!! I have never done the stair master!! but I love stairs and I think you now have 120 comments!!

Watching and Weighting said...

who's this Tony chap????

Oops did I just add seconds?! ;)

Gina said...

Here's a comment to help you out! :-)

CinciMom11 said...

Good luck!

Amy said...

I follow Tony's Twitter/blog and was amazed by you both for tackling this challenge! Good luck to you both!

theantijared said...

124 comments!!!

That is all ya got!

By the way, I got McKenzie's comment, very cute!

loanesay said...

this is hardcore! go jen! :p

ShellyD said...

Good luck!! Cannot say I've seen one of those in my gym but then SA can be a bit behind. LOL I'm pretty sure we have some sort of stair thingy but I'll be honest in saying I've never given it a go. Think I'll stick to Spinning for now.

Mich
South Africa

Anonymous said...

I think the maximum time on the monster is 99 minutes. You may have to start it again. Here's to you!

Kelly said...

Go, Jen, Go!

Rosie said...

Not sure how this works :) But I'll comment if ya want :P

colleenzo said...

You've already reached your 120 goal, but here I am anyways!

Nate's Mama said...

Good luck with another 15 seconds, Tony! :)

Kate said...

Good Luck Jen!! That stair machine looks scary!

shefit said...

haha! I love it... Good luck with this challenge. Kick Tony's butt!

shefit said...

ps- I expect a picture of the two of you after this workout! haha

wait, does this add more time to tony :p

MochaTrina said...

GO JEN! I'm sending so stairmaster climber vibes your way
(((((climb vibes)))))

QL girl said...

Ahhh, the messes you get yourself in! lol. GOOD LUCK! We're rooting for you!

Chubby Stubby Kay said...

I'm a little late with my comment, but I'm hereeee! LoL

You are AWESOME! Best of luck with this challenge.

Sweat, Girl, Sweat!

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