Winner Winner Not Quite Chicken Dinner – But enjoy a slim glass of Zin

Winner Winner Not Quite Chicken Dinner – But enjoy a slim glass of Zin

21 Men participated in the 2018 Flash Weight Loss Competition and a combined 275 lbs were dropped equaling a 5.74% loss over the last 8 weeks.  Great Job all around but now it is time to announce our winners and podium finishers:

Top % Loss:

1. Zinfandel (-12.6%)
2. Chicken Little (-11.6%)
3. Doughboy (-11.3%)

Top Total LBS Lost:

1. Zinfandel (-31.8)
2. Doughboy (-31.7)
3. Fuse Box (-27.8)

Team Results:

1. Briarcrest
2. Others
3. Lawson

Now let’s see review the recap of where each of the 21 participants finished and who will be required to complete the 200 burpee punishment:

1. Zinfandel (-12.6%, 31.8 lbs)  – Was in the lead pack the whole way and is the overall champ in both total % loss and total lbs lost.  Was able to do all this despite a late push from others to derail the competition by sending him to Denver for 4 days and having his wife make lasagna the night prior to final weigh ins.  No matter the obstacle he prevailed.  Kudos and great job!
2. Chicken Little (-11.6%, 26.6 lbs) – A late surge has earned him a silver medal.  Some speculate it could be due to the nerves with his VQ coming up on Monday at Flash, but either way this chicken truly molted and dropped some serious Lbs.
3. Dough Boy (-11.3%, 31.7 lbs) – Lawson’s Top Finisher and was 1 article of clothing away from being the Overall LBS Lost Champ.  We all thank him for not removing said articles as Deadwood would  have better vision then those who were in attendance for weigh ins this morning.  Great Podium Finish
4. Fuse Box (-10.9%, 27.8 lbs) –  The Captain of Briarcrest finished #3 in overall weight loss and within 1% of podium finish for top % loss.  He managed a clean game and was able to ensure victory for his squad.  Word is the next client dinner is going to be a douse and could cause trouble for him when he submits his next expense report.
5. Dana (-9.9%, 25.4 lbs) – Hit record low weight in last 3 yrs, and also caught a case of the Fuse’s  when dreaming of his next meal of pizza tacos and burgers – “donifini” .  Not sure if that is all wrapped up in one burrito or if he is doing a dinner bang bang by going for pizza first and then going to mexican restaurant for burritos.  Either way well deserved cheat meal coming your way!
6. Wedding Singer (-9.8%, 27.4 lbs) –  One of 6 to finish with a total loss of 20+ lbs.  He was putting in the work and racking up the miles and is determined to continue the push.  Looks like this is only the starting point and we are eager to see where it goes.  Until then as he says in the movie –  “Now let’s cut the stupid cake because I know the fat guy’s gonna have a heart attack if we don’t eat again soon [fat guy shrugs] And while we do that here’s a little mood music for you”
7. Tupperware (-5.5%, 11.2 lbs) – *As this weight is only a guess, but we can clearly see the transformation.  Unlike most of the former Clydesdale in the group he found a way to stay away from the free queso and continue to see the weight come off.  Now if he could only find a way not to stay away from workouts in mornings we can applaud the effort.  Great job 2.0!
8. Jingles (-4.6%, 11.6 lbs) – Jingles had his DRS (only F1 fans would know about this) button glowing and was able to pass his way into the 3’s this morning.  He moved up the ladder and secured a spot among the Top 11 who are not required to perform burpees.
9. Damascus (-4.1%, 9.8 lbs)  – Hovering right at double digit loss, believe the 0.2 lbs could be attributed to sitting in tree stand waiting for deer and eating extra jerky.  Tip for next year competition, you are only able to eat what you hunt.  If that is case, we will be visiting Damascus in the anorexia ward
10. Foundation (-3.9%, 8.8 lbs) – Couple bad beats with timing of brother bachelor party, wedding, and weekend getaway but was able to sneak in to Top 10 and avoid penalty.
11. Run Flat (-3.8%, 9.2 lbs) – And our first participant who owes 200 burpees.  Tough beat when you are close to 10 lbs lost, and have to complete punishment.
12. Dancing Bear (-3.5%, 8.2 lbs) – Tough to win a weight loss competition when enjoying the caviar, lobster, and other fine cuisines that come with rolling high class in limos.
13. Southern Belle (-3.3%, 6.2 lbs) – Just like UGA this year appears to be outside of the Top Playoff spots
14. Banjo (-3.2%, 7.8 lbs) – Found it harder to part with the extra weight then a WVU grad breaking off the wedding with his cousin
15. Schneider (-3.1%, 7.2 lbs) – Rumored has it that all that participate drink for free at new watering hole opening up in Waxhaw.  Details to follow
16. Shake & Bake (-2.6%, 6 lbs) – If you are not first you are last Ricky Bobby.
17. Posse (-2.29%, 5.2 lbs) –
18. Rubbermaid (-2.28%, 4 lbs) – After we get access to the family calendar, can you grant us access to your food journal? This way the Playhouse can assist with dietary choices.
19. Breadbowl (-2.0%, 3 lbs) – We all need more Breadbowl in our workouts for comedic relief, will fun to see Zin counting off his 200 burpees while eating pizza and providing “encouragement”
20. Eli (-1.6%, 3.3 lbs) – Supposedly was doing lines of Oreos after Golden Tate joined his squad yesterday
21. Maple Syrup (-1.2%, 2.8 lbs) – IR put damper on ability to compete, looking forward to next year’s run