The Scale Story: Tuesday

Today my scale says 276.5. I weighed twice. Could be accurate. Go figure.

The list has grown! Here's the current group:
Bonnie -1
Jill
Cathi
Shiloh
Pam
Paula
Amanda
Shannon
Carrie
Sam
Alan
Loene
Anita
Holly
Julie
Dee
Debi
Linda
Robin -1
Erin
Patty
Jenny
Stella
Corinna
Hanna
Deb
Michelle

My sister-in-law says my brother Alan won't be motivated unless punished, so I told him he'd have to pay me 10 bucks for the American Cancer Society if he doesn't lose his weight. I know he will because I'm his favorite (and only) little sister and it's the only present I want from him!

My friend (and boss) Pam Morgan has given up sugar. I decided to join her 'til my birthday. Just that should give me a couple of pounds, eh? Cathi, you in? I'm guessing yes. Everyone else, how's it going? Robin lost a pound last week (hence the -1 by her name). Keep me posted via Facebook, email or blog!

Bonnie's Birthday Challenge

I had a flash of inspiration this morning. What if you helped me reach my goal of 50 pounds by my 50th birthday? I really, really, really want to lose at least 5 pounds by my birthday when I go see the cancer doc (see my first blogs for that story) for my 18 month all clear.

Here's the challenge: Lose 5 pounds by Bonnie's birthday, February 17. If we collectively lose 150 pounds (that's 30 of us losing 5 pounds, right? My math can be creative sometimes!), I will donate $150 in our names to the American Cancer Society. Email me, call me, text me, leave a comment--let me know if you want to join! I'd like to list first names of all who want to be part of the challenge, so let me know if you want to be anonymous.

I know I can do this-- and it would be so much fun to have some company for this goal. PLEASE help me.

By the way, not all of you need to lose weight (you know who you are), so only play if this is healthy for you.

Oh! I lost a pound last week.