Throw Down 2009

MROCZKIEWICZ THROW DOWNTHE THROW DOWN CONTINUES- HERE IS THE "SKINNY"- PART II THE FIRST PAYOUT WOW!
Everyone thought the competition would be tough but few imagined these record setting levels. With Amy opting out of the competition there remain ten fierce competitors in the Throw Down. Despite what many thought the first payout was split. With Steve being granted dispensation by the CFTD the accusations were flying. One disheartened participant (name unknown) went so far as to suggest that Steve may have originally entered the game with a few stones in his pockets.
RULE UPDATE: The CFTD has determined to split the $50.00 weigh-in payout with $20.00 going to each of the two weigh-in winners leaving $10.00 to accumulate for the finale. The committee continues to work on how that finale will be paid out. You got a problem with that?
THIS GIVES A LITTLE MORE WEEK TO WEEK INCENTIVE AND STILL WILL MAKE A NICE 'FINAL PAYOFF.'
1) Steve wins overall weight loss with FIFTEEN pounds lost in two weeks. Everyone guessed Steve to be a player but it is doubtful that anyone would've guessed this outcome.
2) Cathy wins overall percentage loss. Cathy's achievement was greater than Steve's when one considers Steve's bulky advantage. Cathy lost EIGHT PERCENT of her body weight in two weeks! Amazingly we'll also see that these two winners were not the only "heavy hitters".
3) Johnny was the early leader with an incredible 14 lb loss. It looks like John is in this for the long haul. Look for him to be a consistent threat.
4) Just as incredible Molly turned in another 14 lb reduction. Many wondered how she'd fare against her mom. With Cathy turning in that first weigh-in loss many are now putting their money on Molly to take charge of the competition.
5) Big Al has taken a more methodical strategy. His 6 plus pounds lost was not huge but very respectable when one considers his long term strategy. No one is counting Al out for the overall.
6) Tiffany with seemingly little to lose surprised herself. Despite John's devilish attempt to eliminate his own spouse as competition for himself by providing ample chocolate supplies Tiffany still turned in a meaningful loss. If she keeps this up Tiffany could be in the running during any weigh-in for percentage winner.
7) Huck's strategy like Big Al's is more likely to prove fruitful late in the competition. His use of resistance training for an exercise routine may cause him to build too much muscle to overcome those willing to live with muscle loss in an effort to score a payout.
8) It appears Jill's General attacked slightly too soon. With her illness arriving just prior to the first weigh-in Jill was left recovering the first week of the competition. Jill still managed to turn in a loss and now has something to build on. She could end up being in that final kitty competition.
9) As suspected Dave just doesn't have the bulk to play with the "heavy hitters" early in this competition. He too turned in a respectable loss and could score a percentage win on any given weigh-in. He is not to be counted out.
10) Tony apparently hasn't rediscovered his friendship with his bike. His 7 lb loss was middle of the pack. He hasn't given up.
The great news is that everybody dropped weight.
At last estimate the total poundage lost during the first two weeks of competition was NINETY ONE.EIGHT POUNDS! That is eight and one half pounds each. While everyone recognizes that it will not be possible to maintain these levels don't look for the competition to let up. These are a determined group of rivals that will not be letting up.