Take the Weight Loss Challenge with me!  Feel free to join us anytime during 2012 and participate as long as you feel the need.  If you want to include a before photo (like I did) and then provide me your measurements, I will set-up a special Post for you under the Health Category just mine (see My Weight Loss Journey link). 

Once your Post is set-up, you can log-in and list your goals, share your achievements and discuss road blocks.  You are not required to provide a photo, but measurements would be great so we can all cheer you on as we see your success.  You don't need to provide any personal details, just a first name.

Please send me a note through the Contact Me link and I will obtain the information I need and set your Post up!  I am excited to share this journey with all of you. 

BONUS – the individual who has lost the most inches by May 1, 2012, will win a special prize!!

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The Journey Begins….TODAY!  

I admit it, I hate exercising!!  However I hate being over weight even more, so I am sharing my journey with you as a way of making me take ownership for my over all health.

The photo to the left is me, January 2011.  Since then I've refused to take another photo and my weight has gone up 5 pounds or so, and then back down to where it remains today – 167!

I have tried health clubs, exercise classes, walking 5 miles every day, participating in multiple 5K's every year and on and on it goes.  I do great for a few weeks and even a few months, but then I just stop going.  What I am striving for with this blog is to find a routine that I enjoy, doesn't take a ton of time each day and I see results.

What I have not tried are crash diets.  All that does is drop weight while you starve yourself and then once you start eating again, the weight (plus) returns quickly.  My workplace offers a MOVE program that teaches you how to eat properly and I have been through the course and I really do eat healthy…..I'm just LAZY!

So where to begin?  I will post every Friday (starting 1-20-12) about what I did during the prior week to achieve my goal.  I may try a new exercise product and write a review to go with it, especially if I think it is something you would enjoy!  Once every 4-weeks I will weigh and re-measure, then post the changes and continue with this routine through the end of 2012. That is my commitment and I expect you to hold me to it.

Take the Weight Loss Challenge with me!