how much is my losing weight worth?

[metallimommy]

Hi everyone,

As you know, but were probably not sure how to mention to me, I've gained quite a bit of weight over the past few years.  It's ok -- don't feel bad for noticing.  There have been many reasons for this - underactive thyroid, emotional eating, and not being active enough being the biggest factors.  I'm finally ready to commit to losing the weight.  A lot of weight, in fact - 100 pounds by April 1, 2009.  During the next year, I'll be leaning on a lot of you for emotional support and motivation, which I want to thank you for in advance.

But there is also another kind of support I'm asking for. 

For about the past 6 months, Anna and I have been avid listeners of the radio station 101.7, The Fuse.  You can check out their website at http://www.1017thefuse.com, and listen to them over the internet, if you'd like to check them out.  The station has, literally, been a Godsend.  They play positive, encouraging music with a Christian message, and it's modern music (rock, hip hop, pop) that kids and teens can really connect with and enjoy.  It's wonderful to know that I can allow Anna to listen to the station and not pick up any negative ideas or bad language.  And I've been touched by the music, too.  The station is listener supported.  That means they rely on financial support and gifts from their listeners in order to operate, much in the same way public radio does.

That being said, I'm going to be part of a group women known as "The Fuse Losers".  You can check out our blogs at http://www.fuselosers.blogspot.com.  We'll be updating them regularly. 

Now, when you go to this page, on the right hand side you will see a link titled "Sign here to pledge".  What I'm writing to you today is to ask for you to pledge towards my losing weight.  You can pledge any dollar amount you wish for every pound I lose.  All money will go to the station, to help to keep it operating.  Not only will it benefit The Fuse, but it will also help me stay accountable to my weight loss journey. 

I hope that you will consider pledging.  My goal is to raise $500 for the station - I'd like to not only meet that goal, but exceed it.

Thanks, and see you on the blog!

Love,Paula

[double_dragons]

Apr. 9, 2008 at 7:02 PM Intersting concept... I can't contribute financially to your goal, but I can keep good vibes coming your way! You go, momma!!!

[metallimommy]

Apr. 10, 2008 at 8:18 AM bump :)

(Original Poster)

[mouseoftwo]

Apr. 28, 2008 at 1:01 PM HI THERE!!!! WE ARE IN THE SAME CLUB TOGETHER (UNFILTERED DIGEST) AND I REALLY LOVE THE PICS OF THAT HOT CAPTAIN JACK!!! BUT I THINK YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE FUSE ITS A WONDERFUL STATION TO HERE AND I HAVE TO WONDERFUL GIRLS AND I LOVE THAT THEY TO CAN LISTEN TO IT AND ENJOY IT WITH ME . I TO GO UP AND DOWN WITH MY WEIGHT. AND SOME TIMES I JUST CANT DO IT ANY MORE . I GET SO DOWN ON MY SELF AND THEN I GO AND EAT MORE JUNK FOOD!!! BUT AT THE TIME I AM EATTING IT I FEEL GOOD . BUT AFTER ITS ALL GONE AND I EAT THAT HOLE DARN BOOKS OF COOKIES I FEEL EVEN MORE BAD THEN I DID TO START WITH .BUT YES I FEEL THAT IF YOU LIKE THE WAY YOU LOOK AND FEEL ABOUT YOUR SELF AFTER YOU LOSE A POUND OR EVEN FIVE THAT WEEK THEN ITS SOME THING TO STICK WITH . BUT I HAVE LEARNED THAT YOU DONT BET YOUR SELF UP IF YOU SLIP UP! CUZ WE ALL DO AND THATS WHAT MAKES US TRY HARED THE NEXT TIME . SO YOU GO GIRL !!!!!CUZ I AM RIGHT HER FOR YA IF YOU NEED HELP, SOMEONE TO GIVE YOU SOME UP LIFTING NEW OR JUST SOME ONE TO LISTEN TO YOU .AND MAY BE I CAN GIVE YOU SOME HELP ON THINGS THAT WORKED FOR ME. STOP BYE SOME TIME YOUR FRIEND MOUSEOFTWO.