For the next 11 weeks, Detroit is challenging residents to start losing weight and lead healthier lives. Click here to check out an article with more details.
We're calling on all Motor City residents: Please take a moment to join The Detroit City Challengers team and tell everyone you know to do the same! As our past year has proven, the best way to have a successful weight-loss challenge is to team-up.
Your leadership can help set a tone that will change and save lives throughout Detroit.
Your response was huge when we came to visit you last year. Over 10,000 people came out to party with us as we kicked-off The Challenge (you can re-live the event by viewing the photos on our flickr™ site).
Please remember to login and report the pounds you lose on the site.
Also, every time a Detroit City Challengers team member updates their weight tracker, they get an entry into a drawing for a trip for two from Detroit to anywhere in the continental U.S., hotel accommodations and a $500 State Farm Bank VISA gift card to spend any way they like. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the Detroit City Challenge on June 21.
Comments (8)
I would like to say I have just join the 50 million challenge and pray that this would work for me. I live on the eastside of Detroit and I would like to start a walking group at buldock park or chandler park or if anyone would like to join me I am signing up for bally's in St. Clair Shores if anyone interested in joining please email me.
Posted by Tamika | July 13, 2008 3:52 PM
Posted on July 13, 2008 15:52
Hello All,
I have been only on this for a week and I have lost 3lbs and I think this is going to be the hardest and the best thing that I have ever done for myself. I am tired of looking at myself in the mirror and disliking what I see. I am tired of looking at pictures of myself and being the largest one in the picture. I am tired of not liking being in the body that God gave me. Point being I am just plain tired. I think turning 35 made me say to myself the only way I am going to change myself is just to do and you can't change yourself by sitting on the couch eating potato chips and drinking cokes all day long. I have joined my company gym, I started taking Kick boxing and step classes, I try to walk on the treadmill for at least 45 minutes 3 days a week, before my Kick boxing and step classes, sometimes I ride the stationary bike for 20 minutes. Now I am starting to realize that I like the way I feel after taking these classes. I know I just started and I have a long way to go, but I am taking this one day at time. Just one step to the next.
Posted by Tracee_24 | May 30, 2008 7:28 PM
Posted on May 30, 2008 19:28
please help me im struggling with my weight very bad im 41 and i want to lose weight bad.
Posted by sherrel mikle | May 22, 2008 10:15 AM
Posted on May 22, 2008 10:15
PLEASE HELP! I'M LOOKING TO JOIN THE GROUP OF WOMEN WHO WALK THE DOWNTOWN DETROIT RIVERWALK ON THURSDAYS. I NEED THE STRENGTH OF OTHERS TO MAKE THIS WORK FOR ME. THANKS.
Posted by charlotte fair | May 17, 2008 11:16 AM
Posted on May 17, 2008 11:16
I too am inspired by your success, thank you for sharing you story. If you get a chance drop me a line, and give me a little insight on what keeps you motivated to the next level.
Great job girl! Keep up the good work. I know my turn is coming soon although I have been down this road before I am confident this is the last time I am going to yo yo back and have to start over. I have only lost 4 lbs since February, but I won't give up.
Again, congratulation on you commitment to yourself!
Posted by Mrs. Wright | April 29, 2008 1:28 PM
Posted on April 29, 2008 13:28
CONGRATS!!! SISTA IT'S GOOD TO HERE SUCH A POSITIVE STORY I MYSELF BEEN TRYING TO LO0SE WEIGHT STORIES LIKE YOUR'S REALLY MOTIVATE ME THANK YOU.YOU'LL SOON HEAR MY STORY>
Posted by shelly73 | April 20, 2008 9:46 AM
Posted on April 20, 2008 09:46
I am amazed and enchoraged at the turnout at these events. Dr. Ian is about exercise and dieting and not gimmicks.
Posted by Clinton Walker III | April 17, 2008 10:56 AM
Posted on April 17, 2008 10:56
I'm so proud of you. By reading your story giving me the inspiration that i really need. I would love to talk with you so i can get the motivation that i really need.
Thanks and keep the good work up.
Posted by Nella | April 16, 2008 12:05 PM
Posted on April 16, 2008 12:05