Pound for Pound Challenge

Bob and Jillian are my fitness heroes! Sometimes I'll be at the gym, trying to push through a workout (usually during a grueling spin class) and thinking that I can't do anymore and then I think of Jillian and imagine her screaming at me to keep going...and so I do. True story, it's happened more than once for me.

My family and friends know that one of my most favorite shows is The Biggest Loser. I love watching people transform their lives by not only losing weight, but by working through their emotional problems. I watch people overcome obstacles, both big and small. And during it all, I transform myself a little too. It's inspirational to see people put their minds to something and making it happen. Sure, the winner or rather "Biggest Loser" of the competition gets some money out of it, but everyone is really on the show to change their lives.

So what changes do you want to make in your life? Are you going to be motivated to make those changes? Are you going to make goals and overcome obstacles, both big and small to make it happen? You can do it! You are a champion.

Every season, the show always talks about the Pound for Pound Challenge. For every pound you pledge to lose through May 31, 2011, the Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 11¢ to Feeding America® — enough to secure one pound of groceries on behalf of local food banks. $1,040,000 maximum donation. Go to http://www.pfpchallenge.com/ to pledge. I just did.