The 50 Million Pound Blog

I've lost 29 lbs. I feel great

Thanks for bringing the 50 Million Pound Challenge to Memphis, TN. It was great and hot as ever. I had joined prior to the 06/09/07 event and have since lost 13 pounds. I was very excited to see the man, Dr. Ian himself being very vocal and personable at the event. My friend and I shrieked when we saw him, as he smiled at us. This is a great thing to do with challenging us to live a longer healthier life. I have brought 2 friends along with me. Hope to see you again soon.

I just joined today June 20. Heard about you coming to Memphis on 103.5 FM. I am 232 and would love to get down to 190!! Breads and sweets are my problem. Heart disease and stroke ended my parents lives and I would like to control these diseases with exercise and diet now!!! I am grateful for you Dr. Ian and this wonderful program!!!

I attended the Memphis event. I joined the challenge in April, but I haven't been doing a good job with a execise routine. June 9th really motivated me, so I am recommitting myself. I need to lose 25lbs. to be at a healthy weight. Thank you Dr. Ian for your commitment to YOUR PEOPLE.

I was at the event in Memphis. I live on the TN-MS state line. I was very happy to see the response of the people. I am a healthcare provider and I know the problems that being obese can cause. Nevertheless, I am a victim of the spare tire waist, the saddle bag thighs, and the extra wide load. I was not able to see Dr. Ian because the line was too long and I couldn't stand the heat.(I was sweating like a HOG)! However I joined the challenge online and I will lose 60lbs (262 lbs now). I know that isn't my idle weight, I am 5' 10" tall. I am taking baby steps to get healthy. I am at an all time high with my weight, and my body is not responding well to it. I see so many things happening to me. My cholesterol is too high, my blood pressure is controled by medication, and my joints ache. My body is screaming for mercy. Everyday I work on changing something. I am having the most trouble with late nite eating. Good luck to everyone, and I will keep you posted.

If_you_new_me

i join on may 7,2007
and i was like 240lb on the 6/7/07 i was 229lb
and i have a weight war going on a work we pay $5.oo a week ,if you gain a pound that is a dollar a pound,they have lost about 25 pound
within a month,i wont to live for my kids and grandchildren i am 5'4 AND I AM A GOOD 230LB
I AM 38 YR OLD AND MY HUSBAND IS 40 WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED,FOR 21 YEARS AND I LOVE HIM ALOT
MY GOAL IS "165LB NO SMALLER"
GOD BLESS OUR EFFORTS IN THIS

I WAS THERE I enjoyed it.I was shock to see so many people.Thanks god for Dr.Ian I ENJOY this even .WELL I LOST 35 LBS I join weight watcher on Feb.4th of this year.Iwant to lose 25 more by sept.

Wow! The Challenge event in Memphis was great! Thanks for the wake up call to African Americans across the country. I was shocked to step on the scale and see that I weighed in at a whopping 190 pounds. I accept the challenge and I hope to lose 15-20 pounds by the year's end. I will encourage as many friends and family as possible to accept the challenge as well.

Thanks Dr. Ian

micah

My biggest problem is suger, bread, and a busy schedule. I have however made a commitment at the start of the new year to make every effort to excercise..its hard and I fell off for a few weeks, I am starting back this week. Wish me luck.