And I would walk 500 miles...

Actually, for the purpose of this entry, I'd need to change the lyrics to "and I would raise 500 meals."

Below is a letter that I sent out to some of my friends and family, and I also wanted to add it here. If you're reading and you're interested in helping, I would be so grateful!!

Dear Friends and Family-


I hope that this letter finds you all well and enjoying your summer! I am writing to you to let you know about a project I am taking on over the next few months.

Starting on August 7th, I will be participating in the 90-Day Weight Loss Challenge sponsored by Lifetime Fitness. This program will continue through November 4th, and the male, female, couple, and youth with the highest weight loss will be declared the winners. I am really excited but nervous about participating in this program! I know that my family and I will get a lot out of my efforts, but I decided that the benefits of this experience shouldn’t stop there. That’s where you come in…but first, a little more background.

David Stupay, the Chairman of Global Family Rescue and a friend of mine on Facebook, posted a link this weekend that captured my attention. Table for Two, a non-profit organization, was started because of a grave imbalance in our world. According to the website, “In our world of 6 billion, 1 billion suffer from hunger, while another 1 billion suffer from obesity and other life-style related diseases.” My reaction to finding out that I am part of the 1 billion causing the imbalance is indescribable. For too long I’ve been living out of balance, in excess. It not only affects my immediate life (my family, my career, my life) but it affects the world.

For every pound that I lose during the 90-Day Challenge, I will be donating two dollars to Table for Two, or an equivalent organization. According to their website, as well as many other sites I’ve researched, it takes about 20 cents to provide a meal for a hungry child. So, for every pound I can shed, 10 people will be fed. My goal, by the end of the challenge, is to have raised enough to provide for 500 meals. I won’t be able to do this alone…remember when I said that’s where you would come in?

I would be so honored if you would choose to partner with me in this challenge! You can do this in a number of ways. You can:

· Sponsor me by pledging an additional amount for each pound I lose.
· Join me and participate in the 90-Day Challenge, pledging your own weight and dollar
amount. Please let me know before August 7th.
· Pray for me as I begin this process of changing myself and helping others.


Please let me know if you have any questions or are willing to join me in this challenge. Thank you so much in advance for your time, your thoughts, and your help!

Jennifer