The 50 Million Pound Blog

IMPORTANT MESSAGE:

The 50 Million Pound website is getting a brand new look for 2008!
Beginning Tuesday morning Jan. 8th, we'll be temporarily unavailable for a few hours as our new site comes to life. 

Remember to visit us later during the day to see our bold new look!

We’re kicking off 2008 with a bang!

First of all, we hope you’re enjoying the new website. Secondly, how would you like to win a new NordicTrack® treadmill to help you reach your goal?

All you need to do is update your personal weight-tracker and get as many of your friends to join The Challenge as you can.

Get on your feet and welcome in the New Year, new site, and new opportunity to get healthy!

Over the last past six years, I had given up on myself and losing weight.  The turning point came when my doctor informed me that I had gained an additional 15 pounds over the summer of 2007 and had now reached 234 pounds. 

I remember the drive home and how I cried at how I had allowed myself to get so out of control.  I couldn't fathom that I had put on exactly 100 pounds at 5'7" since graduating from college. Enough was enough! 

So I set forth in buying Dr. Ian Smith's book, Fat Smash Diet to get some helpful tips with what I needed to do nutritionally. Also, I started exercising and became more active.  There was no excuse to be so lazy at such a young age; therefore, I dusted off the kicks and got to walking everyday. 

My most prized memory in my journey came when I stepped on the scale and it read 199 pounds.  So far I have lost a total of 53 pounds and I have reached 181 pounds.  Now, I have so much more confidence and reassurance that I will continue to follow this healthy lifestyle. 

Thank you so much Dr. Ian Smith for saving me from obesity, high blood pressure, and sadness.

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Upcoming Event in Florida...

The Tampa Tribune contacted Femi to capture more of her story and announce the upcoming Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. Dr. Ian will present at the festival on Saturday, January 19 and join the crowd in 2k walk. There will also be free health screenings available.

Femi demonstrates how one story can motivate an entire community. Join her and share your story today!

Dr. Ian introduced The Challenge and hosted a walk in Tampa this past weekend.

We had a great turnout, despite the rain, and now more individuals have committed to fight the health risks posed by being overweight!

Welcome to the Challenge family! Please share your experience if you were there by commenting below...

 POST YOUR COMMENTS HERE!

Hello Dr. Ian and fellow participants,

I am so glad to share my story. I've always stuggled with my weight, but I didn't realize how much of a problem it was until this year.

It was my company's 100th Anniversary, and the General Manager decided to complile a DVD of all employees. I thought to myself "I can't wait to see it." Once I finally watched the DVD, I couldn't believe that was what everyone saw when they looked at me (187 lbs). I decided then and there that I needed to do something about it. Then came the 50 Million Pound Challenge.

I thank you so much, I am now 163 lbs, losing more and loving it. Drinking water has been a key part of my success.