Tue, 30 October 2007 This week, Tommy and Harry discuss Halloween briefly and conclude their video travelogue with some brief footage of the post-cruise bear brunch at Seattle's Space Needle Sky City Restaurant. Tommy Weight: 267.4 lbs Tommy gained 2.2 lbs Harry Weight: 207.2 lbs Harry gained 1.0 lbs Comments[3] | ||||||||||||||||
Tue, 2 October 2007 We concluded our 5-day return to Phase 1 and resumed Phase 2 of the South Beach Diet. We've setup the first challenge for SparkTeam at SparkPages.com, so come join us. In this episode, we continue our travelogue from the Alaska cruise. We pick up where we left off in Juneau and continue on to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Tommy Weight: 265.2 lbs Tommy lost 3.8 lbs Harry Weight: 206.2 lbs Harry gained 1.6 lbs Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Mendenhall Glacier The TwoFatBears Spark People SparkTeam Comments[4] | ||||||||||||||||
Wed, 19 September 2007 We enjoyed our cruise to Alaska and we begin sharing some of the footage with you this week. We made it home with minimal weight gain. However, we are going to do a few days on Phase 1 before resuming Phase 2. We're also gearing up for a weight-loss challenge with our viewers using SparkPeople.com and our own SparkTeam. Tommy Weight: 269.0 lbs Tommy gained 3 lbs Harry Weight: 204.8 lbs Harry lost 1.2 lbs Tommy's Flickr photo set for the cruise Glacier Gardens Adventure Macaulay Salmon Hatchery SparkPeople The TwoFatBears SparkTeam Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Fri, 7 September 2007 We're packed and ready to go. We landed in Seattle safely and explored downtown a bit. We're heading to the cruise ship momentarily. Tommy Weight: 266.0 lbs Tommy lost 2.6 lbs Harry Weight: 206.0 lbs Harry lost .8 lbs Pike Place Market Lowell's Restaurant | ||||||||||||||||
Mon, 27 August 2007 We celebrated Harry's birthday this week with a dinner party at Simply Fondue. We made a series of poor choices throughout out the week and paid the price this weigh-in. Tommy Weight: 268.6 lbs Tommy gained 2.6 pounds this week. Harry Weight: 206.8 lbs Harry gained 2.2 pounds this week. Simply Fondue TiVoCommunity Comments[4] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 19 August 2007 We talk a little bit about some of the final preparations for our cruise, which is less than 3 weeks away now. We recommend or rant about some new products before showing off some new artwork we've hung in the living room. Tommy Weight: 266.0 lbs Tommy lost 1.4 lbs. Measurements: Neck: 17.5" Chest: 49" Waist: 50.5" Hips: 49.5" Harry Weight: 204.6 lbs Harry lost 1.6 lbs. Measurements: Neck: 16" Chest: 42.5" Waist: 45" Hips: 44" Blue Bell No Sugar Added Ice Cream Planters Nut-rition mixed nuts Sugar-Free Oreos Wal-Mart's Great Value No Sugar Added Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches Dave Burck Photography Music I-Quiz Comments[4] | ||||||||||||||||
Wed, 8 August 2007 We grill some steaks, sausages and squash this week outside. It was very tasty, we'll show how we made everything. Tommy Weight: 267.4 lbs Tommy lost 2.4 lbs. Harry Weight: 206.0 lbs Harry lost 1 lbs. Comments[4] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 29 July 2007 We discuss some of the unexpected side effects of diet and weight loss
this episode such as decreased heartburn and increased sex drive. Tommy Weight: 269.8 lbs Tommy gained .2 lbs. Harry Weight: 207.0 lbs Harry gained .8 lbs. Whole Wheat Total Cereal Slow-Churned Light Ice Cream Bars Comments[3] | ||||||||||||||||
Thu, 19 July 2007 We received a very detailed and honest review from My Daily Recipe and this week's main topic is our recipe submission. We also mention a little write-up we got from American Bad Bear Studios and the Bear Zero podcast guys. Tommy Weight: 269.6 lbs Harry Kraft Philadelphia Fat Free Cream Cheese Comments[4] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 8 July 2007 We head off to a couple of fast food places that make acceptable salads, but somehow we keep ending up with sugar-free chocolate, whether it is cookies, candy or syrup. Tommy Weight: 271.6 lbs Harry Weight: 207.6 lbs Crystal Light flavor Slurpee brand frozen drinks Mary of Puddin Hill (sorry, I don't trust the website's links to the sugar-free stuff, so call or request a catalog) Subway Restaurants Taco Cabana 7-11 Kwik-E-Mart Hershey's Sugar Free Syrup Hershey's Special Dark Kisses Weight Watchers brand nonfat yogurt Voortman Cookies Interbake Foods Comments[4] | ||||||||||||||||
Mon, 2 July 2007 Tommy and Harry show off some new clothes and along with a little before and after sequence as we each hit our first weight loss goals on the South Beach Diet. We also cover how to deal with cravings and catered meals. We also throw in a few new product reviews for you this week. Tommy Weight: 272.0 lbs Harry Weight: 207.6 lbs Wolf Brand Turkey Chili Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancake and Waffle Mix Aunt Jemima Whole Wheat Blend Pancake and Waffle Mix Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 24 June 2007 This week, Tommy and Harry try a new format: voice over slideshow. We present a bunch of still images of sugar free candy products and discuss taste, texture and nutritional facts. Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Mon, 18 June 2007 This week we try to take some of the fat and sugar out of one of our favorite desserts: banana pudding. We use sugar-free instant pudding (yes, we know instant pudding is usually a bad idea for banana pudding), sugar-free shortbread cookies and skim milk to mix the pudding. Tommy Weight: 277.8 lbs Tommy lost 0.8 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 210.8 lbs Harry lost 0.6 lbs this week. Jell-O Fat-Free Sugar-Free Instant Pudding Fifty50 Foods Sugar-Free Cookies Murray Sugar-Free Cookies Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 10 June 2007 This week, Tommy and Harry sit down to discuss staying encouraged, online resources, and avoiding sabotage while on your weight loss plan. Tommy Weight: 278.6 lbs Tommy lost 2.4 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 211.4 lbs Harry lost 1.4 lbs this week. Yelp! eDiets FitDay Weight Loss Thread at TiVoCommunity Abuelos Mexican Food Embassy Panera Bread Company IHOP Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Tue, 5 June 2007 The Two Fat Bears head into the kitchen this week to make pizza a bit more South Beach Diet friendly with a whole grain pita or whole grain tortilla. We also have a brief follow up on the South Beach Diet meal replacement bars. Tommy Weight: 281.0 lbs Tommy lost 1.0 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 212.8 lbs Harry gained .2 lbs this week. Mission Tortillas Toufayan Bakeries Chef Paul Prudhomme's Magic Seasonings DiGiorno shredded parmesan Hormel Turkey Pepperoni and Canadian Bacon rounds. Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 27 May 2007 Awesome Salmon Patties Recipe
by ChefSheri
2-3 servings
15 min prep
Category: recipe -- posted at: 11:33 PM Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 27 May 2007 In this episode, we get caught up on almost every product recommendation we've recorded up to this point. We cover a lot of territory for this special Memorial Day edition including a visit to an Italian restaurant. Tommy Weight: 282.0 lbs Tommy lost 3.4 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 212.6 lbs Harry lost 1.6 lbs this week. Johnny Carino's Italian Grill Blaine's Low Carb Kitchen on FitTV Smucker's Sugar-Free Jams, Jellies and Preserves Jennie O Turkey Sausage Jimmy Dean Reduced Fat Sausage Honey Tree's Sugar Free Imitation Honey Frito-Lay Baken-Ets Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Pasta Ragu Old World Style Traditional flavor sauce Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Mon, 21 May 2007 We show you our smooth moves this week; outside: walking the dog, bicycling in the park, inside: busting a move on the Nintendo Wii with Rayman Raving Rabbids. We also have a quick bit on the South Beach Diet line of foods from Kraft. Tommy: 285.4 lbs Tommy lost .8 lbs this week. Neck: 17 Chest: 51 Waist: 48.5 Hips: 54 Harry: 214.2 lbs Harry lost .4 lbs this week. Neck: 17 Chest: 43.5 Waist: 45 Hips: 45 Nintendo Wii Rayman Raving Rabbids Rayman Dancing Bunnies video on YouTube South Beach Diet Foods Walking Trails Bicycling Trails Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Thu, 17 May 2007 Harry finally completes his Master of Education at University of North Texas. Join us for an abbreviated commencement ceremony and see Harry walk across the stage, receiving his degree. Join us later for a South Beach safe Mexican dinner at Dallas' Uncle Julio's where we tell you what to enjoy and what to avoid. Tommy Weight: 286.2 lbs Tommy lost 3.8 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 214.6 lbs Harry lost 3.4 lbs this week. University of North Texas Chancellor Lee Jackson Dr. Steven N. Blair UNT Alma Mater Uncle Julio's Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 6 May 2007 This week, we head to the nearby Scarborough Renaissance festival to enjoy the sights, food and entertainment. We take our camera along to show you how we ate safely on the diet, discovered something new and enjoyed some of the variety found at the faire. Tommy Weight: 290.0 lbs Tommy lost 1.6 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 218.0 lbs Harry gained .6 lbs this week. Scarborough Renaissance Festival Jim Hancock - Burly Minstrel Garlic Festival Comments[3] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 29 April 2007 This week, Tommy and Harry prepare some South Beach diet safe dishes for a potluck dinner. Harry makes zesty devilled eggs (recipe in separate post), and Tommy makes stuffed celery with lite pimiento cheese or fresh-ground peanut butter. Tommy Weight: 291.6 lbs Tommy gained 2 lbs this week. Harry Weight: 217.4 lbs Harry lost 2 lbs this week. Links: Hellman's Reduced Fat Mayonnaise Price's Lite Pimiento Cheese Borden Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese Oscar Mayer Light Beef Bologna Comments[2] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 29 April 2007 South Beach Friendly Zesty
Deviled Eggs 6 hard-boiled eggs 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 tsp. pepper 3 tbsp. reduced fat mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/2 c. finely shredded reduced fat cheddar or similar cheese (about 2 oz.) 2 tbsp. snipped parsley (or
1 tsp. prepared horseradish) Cut peeled eggs lengthwise
into halves. Slip out yolks and mash with fork. Mix in remaining
ingredients. Fill whites with egg yolk mixture, heaping each lightly.
Arrange eggs on large serving plate. Cover and refrigerate no
longer than 24 hours. 6 servings. Adapted from "Betty Crocker's Cookbook – New and Revised Edition" (4th Ed.) p. 327. Copyright 1980, General Mills, Inc. Golden Press / New York. Category: recipe -- posted at: 2:43 PM Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 22 April 2007 We've finished Phase 1 of South Beach Diet and are proceeding to Phase 2. In this episode, we conclude our "Clean-Out the Kitchen" series and introduce new segments including our first meal out on Phase 2 and some South Beach-safe products. Tommy Weight: 289.6 lbs Tommy lost 4.8 lbs this week Harry Weight: 219.4 lbs Harry lost 2.6 lbs this week. Links: Brunch at LePeep No-Sugar Added Fudgsicles and Popsicles Nature's Own Whole Grain Bread Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Wed, 18 April 2007 Tommy and Harry discuss their first week on the South Beach diet and how they feel about the restrictions as well as their results. We continue our "Clean out the Kitchen" segment, tackling the refrigerator this week. We also have a quick tip about taking multivitamins. Harry Weight 222.0 lbs. Harry lost 5.6 lbs. Tommy Weight 294.6 lbs. Tommy lost 8.2 lbs. Links: V8 Vegetable Juice Campbell's Tomato Juice How Much Do We Love podcast Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 15 April 2007 In this first episode, Tommy and Harry introduce themselves and their goals for being on the South Beach Diet. Starting Measurements: Tommy Weight: 302.8 pounds Neck: 17.5 inches Chest: 54 inches Waist: 52 inches Hips: 55 inches Harry Weight: 227.6 pounds Neck: 17 inches Chest: 45 inches Waist: 45 inches Hips: 47 inches Links: The South Beach Diet by Dr. Arthur Agatston Crystal Light On The Go Comments[0] | ||||||||||||||||
Sun, 15 April 2007  We are a gay couple, in the Dallas, Tx suburb of Denton, who self-identify as a bear and cub. Like many married couples, our weight has risen significantly in the 14 years we've been together. We have previously succeeded in losing weight together. However, because Tommy struggles with exercise while Harry struggles with dietary restrictions, we haven't been able to keep the weight off. This is our latest attempt with specific goals as well as the idea of being accountable to a viewing audience.Tommy, 40, is a Windows server administrator for a large business company. Harry, 44, is a graduate student and will complete his master's degree in May 2007. In celebration of that achievement, we're taking a 7-day cruise to Alaska in September 2007, which is one of our big motivators and goals in our initial phase of weight loss. Subscribe to our podcast and check our progress each week leading up the cruise along with a slew of other helpful dietary and lifestyle tips. We will be following Dr. Arthur Agatston's South Beach Diet plan. We began "Phase 1" of the South Beach Diet on Sunday, April 8, 2007. Each episode will include a "weigh-in" so you'll be able to see how well we are doing on the plan. We will also be framing our introductory segments each week so that you'll see most of our body shape, which should make it easier to see where each of us is losing weight and inches. Category: general -- posted at: 3:22 PM Comments[1] | ||||||||||||||||
