February 28, 20013

Friends,

 It is three months ago today that I began this journey and so far I have lost 40 pounds as of yesterday.  It feels wonderful to be heading in the right direction.  I am excited about the steady pace of weight loss that I am achieving.  In the past I have lost more weight sooner but I have never lost weight in such a balanced and controlled way.  I feel so much better physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. 

Changing the way I eat and what I eat has been fun.  I know I have a long way to go not only in losing weight but in maintaining the weight loss. I feel so much lighter in more ways than one.

As you know, I have asked my friends and family to pledge one dollar a pound for every pound I lose and the proceeds would go to two wonderful organizations one is the International Justice Mission. A great organization that fights to free slaves sold through human trafficking all over the world.  The second is to support Wildlands School, a charter School that meet at the Beaver Greek Reserve.  They are working on a building expansion.  75% of the money raised will go to IJM and 25% will go to Wildlands school.  Currently we have 163 pledges.  That means we have raised $4075.00.  That is a great start.  We are on pace to raise over $16,000.00. 

If you are just hearing about this challenge and want to join.  I would love to get over 200 pledges by Easter.  Simply send me an e-mail at Paul@jacobswellec.org or send a Facebook message and I will add your commitment to the others.

In addition to these pledges over 150 people are praying for me.  Your love and support mean more to me than I can ever say. Thank you! Thank You! Thank You!

I am very grateful for the doctors, nutritionist, trainers and other health experts who have supported me on this journey with encouragement and expertise. I have had blood work done before I began and again earlier this week and I am eager to see the improvement. I will report on my blog. www.loseloose.blogspot.com

Over 50 people are making lifestyle changes as well.  One friend has lost 36 pound another over 40 since the first of the year.  Others have begun to exercise, eat better and making small steps.  I would love to hear from you about the changes you are making. You could also join me on www.myfitnesspal.com I would love to have more friends keeping food journal and encouraging each other.

So, I am a quarter of my way through the journey and those of you who have pledged can send in the first part of your pledge.  So if you pledged $1.00 you can send in one dollar for every 25 pounds I have lost.  So, send in $25,00 right now.  The next part of your pledge is not due until July 1^st.   You should only send that if I have lost 50 pounds by that time. I will keep you posted and send another update at that time.

You can send your donation to:

Jacob’s Well Church

C/O Lose to Loose & Learn

P.O. Box 449

Eau Claire, WI. 54702

 

Thank you for joining me on the journey

 

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost. Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare.

Isaiah 55:1-2

 

Paul