Andrea Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Friends, I came up with an idea Desparate to lose weight ; mad at lung cancer and guilt over not being very active and offering much support at LCSC I came up with an idea tying everything together This challenge is only for those who need to lose weight (and intended for family members to support the patients, not the patients themselves who should not undergo a diet without asking a doctor), but have no fear my blessedly skinny friends, you can participate too with pledges...... 1. Ask family or friends (or yourself) to pledge a certain dollar amount to lung cancer for each pound you lose. 2. Keep track of your weight loss. 3. Let's check in with each other here (I will start the post) on the 15th of each month. 4. At the end of 3 months (April 15, tax day, easy to remember) and July 15, collect those pledges via checks payable to LUNGevity or cash (or donate the amount on line to www.lungevity.org) We can post progress and share stories here. Alternatively, if anyone is interested in a more "private" way to share tips, notes, etc, I can set up an e-mail list, like a mass e-mail. for those involved in the challenge and we can e-mail just each other. PM me or e-mail me at andreascheff@roadrunner.com with any questions, thoughts, or suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I love this idea!!!! Count me in!!!! YAY ANDREA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Yay! Don't forget to let me know if you are in, so I can compile a list for fun. Also, PM me wth your e-mail so we can do a weekly e-mail with each other to see how it is going. I am eating a lot today to earn more money, since my start day is tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I'm in too!! I need to lose 12 pounds. Awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GardenLady Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think this is a great idea, too! It'll keep my mind on something else, too. I have 50 lbs. to lose to get back to a healthy weight (Wii fit tells me I'm obese...so does the BMI calc. on my scale, even though I'm one of those "apples" that doesn't look THAT chubby). I think I'll put $2 per pound lost and $4 per pound gained...a penalty for my tight budget, but motivation to keep it up and still beneficial to the cause. Thanks, Andrea...I was feeling exactly the way you were, so this is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Yay!!! So glad you joined us. My friend joked that if money is tight, I can stop losing weight. Hahahaaha!!!!! PM me your e-mail address, I will send out a weekly e-mail to see how everyone is doing. Thanks again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isunique Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Count me in as well. I need to lose "bunches" and we will leave it at that. I will shoot you my E-mail addie. Also, try a website called Spark People, very supportive for folks trying to see the scale numbers go South. http://www.sparkpeople.com Take Care Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thank you Sarah!!!! I am down 2lbs from yest. Yay! Of course when you have 75 to lose, we all known initial loss is fast and t hen it slows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen in PA Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I just wanted to say that, after having failed on nearly every diet under the sun, I lost 50 lbs over the period of a year (7/04-6/05) on the Atkins diet and it was really painless, and I've kept it off. If anyone's interested in knowing more about it, please feel free to PM me. And good luck to everyone. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hey Ellen!!! I am having a difficult time picturing you 50 lbs. heavier. You are such a tiny thing!!!! You need to eat more at Kildaire's !!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen in PA Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 "Kasey"]Hey Ellen!!! I am having a difficult time picturing you 50 lbs. heavier. You are such a tiny thing!!!! You need to eat more at Kildaire's !!!Kasey Oh you sweetie. But I'm glad you're having difficulty picturing me 50 lbs heavier -- it was not a pretty sight. Sort of like a button mushroom in Birkenstocks. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Just bumping in case anyone else wants to join us in pouding out LC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photokakar Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Im in as well...I want to do this for my stepdad who is currently fighting hard and is in the hospital as we speak.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks so much!!!! I got your e-mail and added you to the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 I'm down a total of 4 pounds!! WOoHoo only 8 to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 You rock Jamie! I am only down the 6. I forgot to lose weight last week. I am remembering this week though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isunique Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Way to go Jamie I didn't get to weigh in last night, so it won't be until next week. So I am hoping the scale will head in the right direction for me. Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 To those participating, I did not send out an e-mail this week b/c my computer with the addresses is at teh computer doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Lost one more pound..Changed my goal to 14 so 9 more pounds to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kukla Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm in, a little late but better than never! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 Hi everyone. Here is a link to donate for those participating. http://events.lungevity.org/goto/poundingoutlungcancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 You are too awesome Katie, t hank you!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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