WHAT: My idea to lose weight and raise $$ for charity all at the same time.
WHY: Good question! I don't know-this idea came to me in the shower.
WHEN: Now-December 23rd. 8 full weeks to get healthy and make a difference for some kids in need-really in need...
WHERE: Me? I'm in IN...the kids? They are students of Christel House. Christel House is a charity with a mission to break the cycle of poverty. A lofty goal for sure, but one that Christel House is achieving. Christel House has 5 schools worldwide-3,000 impoverished kids are being given an education, healthcare, nutrition and more-all because of Christel House. It's one amazing charity-check it out at www.christelhouse.org.
HOW: I am collecting sponsors to donate X (x being up to the sponsor) amount for every pound I lose. My goal is to lose 10 lbs by Christmas. I will do it the really boring, really old-fashioned way; through diet and exercise...Can I do it? How can I not?
DAY ONE.
To be honest, I am sort of regretting this decision...It's 10:32 pm and I did really good today! But now, now I am ready to be done...I ate my healthy foods, counted my calories and did 30 minutes on the eliptical at the gym. So, after all that, now I'm feeling ready to reward myself. With food. A bit of dark chocolate, a nice little glass of pinot grigot...now doesn't that sound like a lovely way to end the day? So, I'm feeling a bit sad here. Maybe even a little lonely. The kids are tucked in bed, the hubby sacked out on the couch, and it's just me..me and my water. So, I'm kind of wishing I hadn't just asked everyone I know to sponsor me on this venture. Thinking that maybe I shouldn't have been so bold...Thinking it's a whole lot more fun to not be accountable.
But no way-not doing it. Will.Not.Give.In. Nope, I will stick it out. I will not give up on day one. I will instead, go to bed. That will ensure I make it until at least day 2!
Night all, Tracy
