Weight Loss Challenge

[whiteraven7777]

Do I have to pick a favorite? I love both bands....both have been major influences in my life, my walk, and my musical development. Mark, Bart...show me how it's done (for I too am a chubby lead singer type). I'm so glad you both have such amazing senses of humor; it totally made this clip. Very funny. I had a good laugh over this. God bless your efforts, guys! :D

[Leslieclan]

I laughed so hard at these two great guys. I saw them both in concert last year. Wow, they do look a lot alike, don't they?

[presidenteAlana]

Go casting!!

I'm loving the background music on this video, but I can't quite place what it is. Does anybody know?

[muffn43]

OMGosh that was to funny. Love you to guys!!! So who won the challenge and when are you going to come back to Tulsa..... How about a concert with both of you.

[BrooksHolland]

Ok guys, I saw both of you last Summer. What happened?

[EuroTales]

So the Dove awards came and went... who won the challenge? I have been curious to see who would win ever since the video was taken :-) I think I want both to win! God bless you both.

[celesteuy]

how honest, funny AND inspiring! i need to lose weight too.  I know i can count on you guys when i say "pray for me to lose weight, and to learn self-control/ discipline". thanks, i need to lose weight for a health reason, to have a baby. do pray for me. thanks and God bless!

[wiggleo]

Ha ha he said he was wearing a gurdle!!!

[fastweightloss24]

Casting lost!

[ailefofelia]

Whooa! that's the guy from MercyMe? he really has loss some pounds alright! I really like you two!...but ,uh, wait I have a question... isn't your weight loss going to affect your powerful voice? I mean before, you've got a big voice that comes with that big body of yours and now you've lost weight ...so i was just wondering if there's a change in your voice now...

[Aslan12713]

Well no this is just a mess. The motto I set up for Casting Crowns is going foul -_- I used to go CCF or Casting Crowns Forever and go berserk. But now I have to change it to CPF or Casting Pounds Forever, now I'll go crazier than when I go berserk ^^

[golfgirl1612]

You two are so funny! :)

Miss you guys, can't wait to see you all soon.

[ksrdmd08]

This is like way too funny!!! I laugh every

time I watch this. Their laughter makes me laugh!!!

I'm right along with the others in wishing you

luck and fun doing this!

God Bless!!!

[sasukeluvin]

Howdee Mark!

when you told us about this at refuge I went the next day to the doctor and got an official weigh in... casting pounds!

(sandy's mom)

[jonnyonTheKEYS]

Casting Pounds!!! Except I'm 155...U got my prayer support!!!

[GeorgiaJeffMinistry]

Hope all is going well guys. I think I will join ya because I need to.

[sexyleo723]

LOL at "Casting Pounds" XD

[dolfsven]

quick correction on the poundage,, that is 2-5 pounds not 205, sorry for the typo.

[MarkFromHawaii]

If there's anything bad about Christian fellowship is that we get bombarded by good food! The ladies and even some guys in our church (me inluded) love to cook and bake. Let's pu it this way, Imma hafta take this challenge seriously as well. ;-)

[poeticone4ever]

How is it going guys?Hope well,I am with ya on loosing weight.Started in August of this year.Walk 1.5 7 days a week.

You all are so cool and fun.Have fun doing this and be healthy.lol,this is tooooooo cool!!

You will do it!!!!

[firecrackerjackie]

I'm not picking a team, because I love you both! I guess I will just merge both names. shrinking pounds. go team. woot!

[jesusfreak603]

yeah mark good luck but i saw u @ brusters im soooo busting u @ church

[8Dmeow]

haha... this is so funny!

[mrseickenhorst]

Good luck guys! I'm with you. Just started 11 days ago. Only down 5 lbs but that is forward motion. (c; Keep motivating me.

[celticross17]

Aaaahhh step away from the spandex shorts! lol j.k. best of luck to the both of you!!

[Surrendered1]

I love both groups, so best wishes to both of you! This video is very enjoyable to watch! Some good laughs. "Casting Pounds" - that was a good one! :)

[graciemaeh]

yeah im so behind mark because casting crowns is my favorit band

[frogchic123]

same. team mark!!!

[ECKSTEE]

From the comments, it's clear most everyone has thrown their "weight" behind Mark. Oh boy...so, how many more pounds will Mark need to lose now? Heh, heh!! Lots of pressure on you, Mark!

All kidding aside, best wishes to BOTH of you gentlemen!

[stephiega]

Good luck to both.I am trying to loose weight too.Walking 2 hours a day,5 days a week and doing crunches.Oh yeah,and drinking all water.

You guys will do it!!have fun and be safe,and uh ahahahaha,oh behave!!

[Stephen27]

Very funny! Best of luck to Shrinking Me and Casting Pounds!

[RockermomMSM]

this is tooo funny, another great reason to watch the Dove! good luck to both of you!

Much love, be blessed!

[Lizreeves]

Funny!! I can't "weight" to see how this goes!

[castingmycrowns777]

Mark Hall all the way!!!! You rock Casting Crowns!!!!

[stephiega]

Hahahaahahaa!!That is too funny!!Be healthy and have fun.May the best man win.Hahahaahahah!!Gotta love it!!!!

[sethpettman]

Hey! Everyone is allowed to their own Views!! But I think this video is Hilarious!!! :D Way to go guys!!

[wsbsteven]

My vote will be for Casting Crowns. I don't care for Mercy Me's fund raising for JDRF which supports unethical stem cell research. My wife was a supporter of JDRF (being type 1 diabetic also) but she feels that a cure for her isn't worth the death of another. I think Mercy Me makes wonderful music but I wish they would change their position.

We emailed the band about this issue when we found out but it went unanswered.

[Starlady01]

It want count for me I've been sick of late and lost 40 lbs myself

[malexpiano22]

LOL! This cracked me up XD. I'm "sadly" in shape and in the perfect weight so I won't be joining you two goofballs but GO MARK! Sorry Bart, I like MercyMe too but Mark's a youth pastor therefore he rocks! (Speaking of which, ever thought of youth pastoring in New Mexico? Mr. Hall? =D We kinda need a youth pastor....)

[sammyk0688]

I am so in on this whole thing! Go Casting Pounds!!!!

[SpeakingLouderThanB4]

so at GMA's its gonna be 2 thin is shape lead singers... i can just see it...

you know whats going to happen right?

convo betweeen stranger & Mark Stranger: so...youre Bart Millard from, Casting Crowns right, didnt you challenge Mark Hall from MercyMe to a weight loss challenge?

Mark: No. I'm MARK HALL,from CASTING CROWNS and I challenged BART to the weight loss challenge.

lol... this could get even funnier.

anyways...

good luck to the both of you.

[IBelieveToMySoul]

Go Casting Pounds! ..though I love MercyMe too.

[futureladylion]

go casting pounds! lol

[uniquejule]

hahaha this is hilarious!! I gotta say go Casting Pounds too... lol...

i love how u hear right before it goes off... I wearing a girdle to the dove awards..

[livnforJesus]

Ha you guys are both amazing! Go Casting Pounds! No offense, Bart =].

[bubblyblonde15]

Go team Mark! :) That is one hilarious video! :)

[luisv785]

haha this is great!

you know what else would be great!!!

If casting crowns and mercyme did a song

together that would be awesome! =D

[otlindalee]

My husband and I are going to donate $1/pound lost by the two competitors to the charity of the winner's choice

[MaineShutterbug]

now how am I supposed to choose between Team Mark & Team Bart? I love both groups equally - although, I'm listening to more Casting Crowns right now over the new Christmas album :)

I started on my weight loss journey a month journey so I can add it to this. Wheeeeeeeee!

[mb912mom]

Very funny, loved it! I'm in!

[jsfdude]

rofl

[BearGirl26]

LOL! You guys are awesome. xD

I saw Casting Crowns in concert before they got "big" in the mainstream world. I think it was back in 2004 when I saw them at this local church in Evansville, Indiana. =/ Been a while...

Anyway, I'm trying to lose a few pounds, too! I've lost about 45 pounds this year through dieting. ^^

[cheesecornandpickles]

Well since I've never seen Mercy Me in concert, only Casting Crowns at NIU in Illinois I would have to say I'll be joining the Casting Crowns team! I can't be grandfathered in either unfortunately guys because I've lost a lot of weight this year as well. But I know I have more to go and I know with the proper exercise (4 days a week, and yes, it's possible) and eating habits (hey If I can give up McDonald's you can too) you can do whatever you set your mind too. Your fans will be there to help!

[1001012676034]

I am so cheering for you Mark!!!!!!!!

[njkgirl16]

That's awesome! I'm rooting for both of you! =)

[hughman174]

good luck to both of you! but....what's the wager? there's got to be a wager, not just braggin rights, like the loser has to wear a pink tutu at the GMA's. lol

[HillsongJohn]

can i take part to this challenge...? lol

[bmatherlyjr]

Here is a golden opportunity, I can see two teams, team mark and team bart. The person who loses the most during this challenge (safely) on team bart gets something like a mercy me media kit (autograph on the latest cd or tickets to a concert in their area) the same would apply for team mark. Yeah this has potential. This is a PR directors dream come true. Just a thought. Great video you two (pretty humorous)

- Bill

[felixlvkjdsts]

cool beans..

[Sessa79]

You guys are awesome! Good luck.

[SuperSquirrel08]

That's great, and funny. Good luck.

[cryzdata]

Good luck to both of you. lemme know any techniques you use i'm about marks weight trying to get some off

[ESP4Him]

Forgot to say good luck to the both of you!

[ESP4Him]

ROFL. That's funny and cool. Go team Mark :P

[TogetherForPeace]

lol :) that's great you're goin to work on getting in better shape.