Coach Jen B

In January, I hosted a DietBet weight loss challenge.  Of course if I'm going to host an event on my blog, I'm definitely going to participate.  I thought the challenge was a lot of fun and enjoyed chatting with my participants on the discussion board.  Although, I didn't "win", I came close (within a pound).  This time, I'm determined to meet my goal.  I've got to, my mileage is going to increase with marathon training and I usually drop a few pounds while training for marathons.  Here's hoping I meet my goal this time!!! The challenge runs from March 4 - 31.   It's really simple -  pay the $10 bet fee via paypal or credit card to DietBet weigh in 3/2 - 3/3, DietBet will give you a code word that you'll need to have written on paper and in your "weight verification picture"  share the challenge with your friends - the more people in our challenge, the higher the pot, the better for you in the end when you meet y...

Since marathon training has ended, I know I've put on a few pounds.  I also definitely indulged in some rather tasty holiday treats and meals over the past month.  In order to lose a few pounds, I thought it would fun to start a challenge where we can encourage each other in the weight loss and make money doing it!  Yes, that's right - MAKE MONEY losing weight.  Now that I have your attention...... Introducing - my Drop the Pounds Challenge.    Here are the details - The challenge begins 1/7 (weigh in 1/5-6) and ends 2/3 (final weigh in 2/4) - that 4 weeks!    - Visit The Running With The Girls - Drop the Pounds Challenge to sign up, pay the $10 fee into the pot.  At the end of the 4 week challenge, everyone who loses their 4% wins and then the winners split the pot.   - In that 4 weeks, you have to lose 4% of your weight (for example, if you weigh 180 lbs, it would be your goal to lose 7.2 pounds in t...