Yesterday was the finale for the Sisterhood challenge, Shrink for Good. It was seven weeks long and I lost 3.5 pounds. That's exactly one half pound per week. As always, I was hoping for more, but any loss is a good loss. Now comes the fun part, the good part of the challenge. Let's see if I can remember this correctly. We are giving back to our community food banks according to our losses. There are 16 ounces to a pound and I lost 3.5 pounds, so I would be donating 56 ounces of food to my local food bank. I plan to donate more than that. Come back on Wednesday and see the things I will be donating. The Sisterhood is going to do a "Parade of Cans" at their website to show off what everyone is donating. I think that will be awesome to see.
The older I get, the more I realize how lucky I am and how important it is to give back to others. Be it with through the food bank, church, surprising people with little gifts or just a smile to that person on the street that might need it. My life is good and Shrink for Good was a great challenge. Thanks Sisters for another job well done!
Nancy, you did an awesome job! Really! I know that the weight is coming off slow (same problem here!), but it's coming off and you're a healthier person because of it. That's what matters!!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work, and I can't wait to see your cans :)
The point is you lost 3.5 pounds FOR GOOD!! Great job!! Can't wait to see your "parade of food"!
ReplyDeleteI know we both feel like our progress is awfully SLOW, but progress is progress, regardless. I am proud of you for losing those 3.5 lbs!
ReplyDeleteWTG on your loss!
ReplyDeleteYou should be so proud, Nancy! Losing weight slowly is the best way to keep it off! Keep it up! Love the whole idea of "giving back" being included as part of the plan! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful! And what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Nancy!! I'm so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's great, Mom! And I love the idea of giving away as many ounces as you lost. Very generous.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! You are an inspiration and an amazing person. Not only did you improve YOU, but you are helping others. I should have quit my whinning and jumped on board, I know. So proud of you girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I keep telling myself that if I lost a 1/2 a pound a week for a whole year I'd be close to what I'd like to weigh :) So far the ice cream has been winning.
ReplyDeleteThis idea though - donating as many ounces of food as you loose, that is a great idea... maybe I'll try that one for motivation :)
you're right on. it makes me want to cry, looking at that bag of food - knowing that the person who receives it will be greatful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post. You are such a good person! And, 3.5 pounds! You rock! I'm totally jealous.
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