The Post In Which Adam Avitable Kicks Me In The Fat Ass
November 24, 2009
Okay so I may have recently eluded to the fact that I’ve been aboard the Lazy Train for quite some time. Yesterday I stepped on the scale and nearly died.
I hate feeling this way.
I have been baaaaaad. Very very bad. Halloween might as well have been called Sugarpants Sugarfest 2009. *oink*
It’s showing. My belt? She is tight. My jeans? Bunching in the wrong places. I feel like shit. I am generally pissy about my appearance, to the point I move Daren’s hands away from parts of my body that I feel shameful about.
Poor Daren.
I want to get back to how I felt when I was running lots, back to the confident feelings I had when I felt good about my weight.
So Adam and I are in a bet. From today until February 1st, him and I are in a race to see who can lose the most body weight (%). Our bet is 100% inspired by Tania of Chicky Chicky Baby and Matty from ChildsPlayx2. They did a similar bet and both lost weight – so really, nobody really lost even though Matty had to show us his new bod in spandex. 
Adam and I went with stakes I knew would kill me if I lost. Plus I’m super competitive so that helps.
So here’s the deal:
The loser has to videotape themselves dancing to a song of the winner’s choosing* and post it on their blog.
(imagine the jiggle if I don’t do well at this. so not pretty.)
I already have Adam’s lap-band working against me so this should be even more difficult. And I’m not sure but I think Adam would be okay with dancing for his readers. Um, he’s done it before! But still, this is less about losing the bet than it is about feeling better. It’s nice to have stakes that freak me out though, even though my competitor is an attention whore. 
My plan?
South Beach, more water, walking, running, and The Shred video – DAILY.** For 69 long, difficult days – a few of which are over Christmas. Ouch.
Leave any tips, prayers, well wishes and miracles in the comments. I’m going to need all the luck I can get! Feel free to Twitter Adam every day with tempting food suggestions too. Like ice cream. That’s his kryptonite.
*my only clause was no Devinyls’ songs. For obvious reasons.
** and possibly mail Adam chocolate, and candy from the Great White North. And arrange for weekly cupcake deliveries.
November 24th, 2009 at 4:29 am
Ooh, you are evil!!
.-= Avitable´s last blog ..Fatty McFatterson =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:14 am
@Avitable, you just wait!
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November 24th, 2009 at 5:03 am
Damn. I feel like joining you guys. I need a kick in the ass to motivate me back into the losing weight game….
.-= Robin´s last blog ..The nose knows…. =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:14 am
@Robin, do it!
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November 24th, 2009 at 5:48 am
I’ve been sorta wanting to start running. My aunt does and she loves it. But I am much, much too lazy to do it, even though I complain about having gone up another jean size.
Sigh.
I’m rooting for both of you, but be careful Adam doesn’t lose on purpose; I think he enjoyed doing that video.
.-= Elizabeth Kaylene´s last blog ..In between shock and numb =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:15 am
@Elizabeth Kaylene, i ran today. first day back to the gym and i warmed up & ran. just do it.
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Elizabeth Kaylene Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
@Karen Sugarpants, Aww, I miss Nike’s old tagline!
.-= Elizabeth Kaylene´s last blog ..In between shock and numb =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
@Elizabeth Kaylene, hahaha i wasn’t even thinking that when I wrote it. whoops!
November 24th, 2009 at 6:39 am
wow, i thought you were gorgeous when i saw you in orlando a month ago. can’t imagine how much you want to lose, but i hope you are soon happy again. good luck!
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 8:06 am
@hello haha narf, 59 pounds. I won’t lose that by feb safely but I hope this is the kickstart I need to keep going.
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Finn Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 8:09 am
@Karen Sugarpants, Fifty-nine pounds?! You’d be anorexic!
.-= Finn´s last blog ..500 Words: Acceptance =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 8:12 am
@Finn, at doc confirming that today.
Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:16 am
@Finn, okay doc said 49. that’s a load off. lol!
Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:16 am
@hello haha narf, okay doc said 49. that’s a load off. lol!
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November 24th, 2009 at 6:52 am
So, I have to admit that I’m going to be begging Adam to go walking with me every weekend. Ummm, but then I can poison him with thoughts of Friendly’s if you want.
(Actually I hope you BOTH win!)
.-= Hilly´s last blog ..The Thanksgiving Tree… =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:17 am
@Hilly, I think that no matter what happens, we’ll both feel better.
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November 24th, 2009 at 7:43 am
I’m rooting for you both! And I agree with Becky – you ARE gorgeous just how you are. Good luck! XOXO
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Spork Me, Amadeus =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:17 am
@Lisa, thanks but I feeeeel yuck. and naked? not so pretty.
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:09 am
I really want to support you in this endeavor. There is, however, a problem. I’d much rather see a video of you dancing than one of Adam.
Also, Adam’s entry says the goal is to lose the greatest percentage of weight and yours says body fat. I expect it’s the former, though the latter seems like it might be more fair.
What’s something that would be really tempting for Adam but not for you? I can’t imagine it’s ice cream…. Ice cream is awesomeness incarnate.
.-= Ren´s last blog ..Macro Monday #37 =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:17 am
@Ren, oops i corrected that! it is % of body weight. see why i need to brush up on math?
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:12 am
Running… bless your heart.
My money’s on you. I think you can do anything. And I’ve heard The Shred really works.
.-= Finn´s last blog ..500 Words: Acceptance =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:18 am
@Finn, ya it does. kristen chase looks amazing. her blog is motherhood uncensored.
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November 24th, 2009 at 8:15 am
I think we (the Internet) are going to need before and afters – pictures.
.-= lceel´s last blog ..Tuesday – and More Meanders 11-24 =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 24th, 2009 at 10:19 am
@lceel, i DO have before from when I was 10 pounds lighter but i’m in my underwear and not sharing that with the internet. i’ll try and take some tomorrow and post both the before and after at the end. great idea!
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November 24th, 2009 at 11:34 am
Totally on team Karen on this one.
You need to put an Avitable cupcake donation button on your page so people can help you sabotage him…errrr…I mean, win.
.-= PrincessJenn´s last blog ..Zombie Apocalypse =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
@PrincessJenn, Ha! That’s brilliant!
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
sounds like a great plan! esp when using what you know will motivate you.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
@mouthy_broad, Oh it will. Thought if I look good at the end of this, maybe I’ll videodance anyway.
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November 24th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
If you’d like, we’ll take him to all the ice cream parlors in Vegas in December. Just cause I love you. And ice cream. This is full of WIN for me.
.-= Miss´s last blog ..We’re back, and you tell me I am home =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:33 pm
@Miss, yes please! he LOVES ice cream. So do I though, so don’t remind me of it’s existence till Feb!
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November 24th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Apparently I need new glasses. You’re already a smokin’ hot mama!
.-= Poppy´s last blog ..sharp knives =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
@Poppy, pfffft…I look like poop dude. Gained 5 pounds just since FL! I needed this kick in the bum.
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November 24th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I’m glad my embarrassment was profound enough to inspire you two. Good luck. But I wouldn’t mind seeing you dance – especially for calling me Matty.
.-= Matthew´s last blog ..Hell hath no fury like a pre-schooler scorned =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
@Matthew, Well it was dancing or spandex. And well, nobody wears spandex. Except for you apparently.
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November 25th, 2009 at 6:36 am
I so need a blog friend to compete with. I don’t are who wins so long as you’re both successful.
How’s that for avoiding taking sides? LOL
.-= sam {temptingmama}´s last blog ..Collision Course =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
@sam {temptingmama}, Bellaventa wants to compete with you. I’ll email you both.
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November 25th, 2009 at 10:41 am
Awesome goal, super scary wager. Perhaps, finally finally, this will inspire me off my own (fatty) butt to work out.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
@Jennie, do it! Find a bloggy partner and do it!
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November 25th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Ha! This is great!! Good luck!
.-= Midwest Mommy´s last blog ..Keepin’ It Real! =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
@Midwest Mommy, Thank you!
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November 25th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Gimme pw plz!
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
@sam,
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November 25th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
Team Karen!
Wait, we needs shirts ASAP.
You can do it, you gorgeous bitch you. I know you can!
.-= Chicky Chicky Baby´s last blog ..Winning is its greatest reward. Winning, not having to wear spandex AND eating a jar of Nutella the next day is better. =-.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
@Chicky Chicky Baby, T-shirts? Oh man. That requires sitting at my computer when I should be shuffling my ass somewhere in the name of the almighty gym membership.
(Thanks for the encouragement – you two were really inspiring.)
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November 25th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
As much as a video of you dancing would be infinitely entertaining, I’m going to have to root for you on this one.
Good Luck, Sugarpants.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
@James, Thanks James!
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November 26th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Supporting you both, because believe me I get it.
And even though I don’t want you to lose, I think I’d kind of enjoy seeing you doing a little of the robot maybe mixed in with a little rerun-esque kind of thing to some cheesy 80′s mix.
if you do win could you make a video as a *cough* reward for your supporters ? Think about it.
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Karen Sugarpants Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
@Stacey @twinmomoftwinz, we’ll see. I am afraid of whatever jiggle will be left in Feb!
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November 26th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
You GO girl! Um, I’m thinking we’d better put off having any more girls’ nights until after you win though…’cause THAT stuff is NOT gonna help yer cause! ;o)
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November 27th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Belly dancing! It’ll strengthen your core & make your waist look slimmer [at least that what I've gathered--my SiL thought I'd totally lost weight from a year ago, and I haven't--I've just been stepping up the belly dancing!]
ALSO, it could help you feel sexier for your man, and let his hands appreciate you for the lovely you are.
PLUS, my lower back has hurt less, since I’ve strengthened those muscles!!
Enjoy your runner’s high, and good luck!
.-= Al_Pal´s last blog ..My new creative outlet: Bread Puddings! =-.
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December 2nd, 2009 at 10:11 am
I don’t know who I want to win more… you or Adam. Although, since Adam often photographs himself and posts videos of him on camera, I will lean towards you winning since it’s your turn in the YouTube spotlight.
.-= martymankins´s last blog ..I’m Thankful… =-.
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