Break it down now!
WHAT WAS STRONG BODY/JOYFUL HEART?
- A fitness/fundraising endeavor to benefit myself physically and the Joyful Heart Foundation financially.
AND WHAT IS THE JOYFUL HEART FOUNDATION?
- I'm glad you asked! Joyful Heart is an innovative and groundbreaking non-profit, established by award-winning actress/ardent activist Mariska Hargitay, that "provides healing, hope and possibility to survivors of violence and abuse".
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE JHF?
- I've followed the growth of Joyful Heart since its beginning and am so impressed by their pioneering efforts and revolutionary programs. Additionally, I've had the opportunity to meet Mariska and some JHF staff--they truly are wonderful people passionate about the important work they do. I am very proud to support the Joyful Heart Foundation because I know that they will use the funds to profoundly change someone's life for the better.
WHAT'S THIS FITNESS BUSINESS?
- The fitness aspect of this endeavor entailed me working my tail off in a ten week long fitness course: the Ultimate Body Challenge, formerly the Ultimate Bodyshaping Course. UBC combines cardio kickboxing, resistance training, and a nutritional program along with some rather motivating coaches, instructors, and teammates. I participated in this life changing course twice at the fabulous ATA Black Belt Academy in Minot, North Dakota where I continue to train.
WHAT WERE THE GOALS FOR THIS ENDEAVOR?
- Personally, my main goal was to become a healthier, stronger and more active person. Losing weight and toning up were added benefits!
- The goal for the fundraising aspect of SB/JH was to raise a minimum of $500 by March 20th and then to raise another $500 by May 29th for a total of $1,000.
HOW DID PEOPLE HELP?
- Splendid Sponsors supported my fitness journey with a minimum $10 donation to the Joyful Heart Foundation.
- So many wonderful people sent notes of encouragement that kept me working hard, focused, and determined.
WHAT DID I DO TO CONTRIBUTE?
- For each pound and every inch I lost, I doubled the total and gladly donated that amount to JHF.
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UBC Round 2
GOAL: $1,000 by May 29th AMOUNT RAISED: $1,110 - Woo hoo! 10 WEEK EVALUATION - 29 MAY 2010
- Total Weight Lost in 20 Weeks: 42 pounds
- Total Inches Lost in 20 Weeks: 8.25 in the belly
- Weight Lost Since April 24th: 8.2 pounds
- Inches Lost Since April 24th: 1.5 in the belly
- My 5 Week Donation: $19.40 (I'm again going to round up, which means I'll donate $20.)
5 WEEK EVALUATION - 24 APRIL 2010
- Total Weight Lost in 15 Weeks: 33.8 pounds
- Total Inches Lost in 15 Weeks: 6.75 in the belly
- Weight Lost Since March 20th: 10.4 pounds
- Inches Lost Since March 20th: 2.75 in the belly
- My 5 Week Donation: $26.30 (For the sake of keeping numbers nice and whole, I'm rounding up and contributing $30.)
UBC Round 1
GOAL: $500 by March 20thAMOUNT RAISED: $500 - We did it! 10 WEEK EVALUATION - 20 MARCH 2010
- Total Weight Lost: 23.4 pounds
- Total Inches Lost: 4 in the belly
- Weight Lost Since February 13th: 5.4 pounds
- Inches Lost Since February 13th: .25 in the belly
- My 5 Week Donation: $11.30 (How about I round that up to reach that $500 goal? Okay! I'll donate $14.50 and we're there! Woot, woot!)
5 WEEK EVALUATION - 13 FEBRUARY 2010
- Weight Lost: 18 pounds
- Inches Lost: 3.75 in the belly
- My 5 Week Donation: $43.50
LINKS
Sporting my new boxing gloves & game face the day I signed up for UBC
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Me kneeling with some of my coaches and instructors.
