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[ 73 ] 08/18/2009 |

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A few weeks ago, I was asked if I would like to participate (on the behalf of SJ) in a campaign for Weight Watchers and their partners, Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger, called Lose for Good. Being that I love Weight Watchers, and LOVE helping out good causes, of course I said YES!

Last year was the debut of the Lose for Good campaign and it produced AMAZING results. Members lost over 4 MILLION pounds, Weight Watchers donated $1 million to charities focused on fighting hunger, and 1,500,000 pounds of food to local food banks! The funds contributed by Weight Watchers represent the difference between life and death for up to 6,000 children! That is HUGE!

“Last year, thanks to Weight Watchers and its members, more than 50 local organizations throughout the country were able to continue and extend their afterschool snacks and summer meals programs, impacting nearly 250,000 children and their families.”  –Bill Shore, Founder and Executive Director, Share Our Strength

The Lose For Good campaign will kick-off on August 30th and run until October 17th! We are so excited to be a part of this wonderful campaign and hope to make it even bigger this year! Our new challenge for Shrinking Jeans will begin on August 30th, and not only will we be doing good for ourselves, we will be helping others along the way! We hope you will join us in making a difference!

Weight Watchers has given us TWO three-month WW memberships to give away, with your choice of either attending meetings in your area or becoming an online member! So if you have always wanted to give Weight Watchers a try, now is your chance! To enter, answer this question in the comments below:  What will you do for yourself when you reach your goal weight?

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You must leave a separate comment for each entry! Contest will end August 25th, 2009 at 11:59pm Pacific time. Two winners will be randomly selected and announced the following day. Good luck!

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About Lissa: Melissa is the Co-Founder of Shrinking Kitchen and the Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans She has been married for a dozen years and is mother to four children (15,12, 8 and 8), with more soon coming her way through the foster care system. Melissa has a love/hate relationship with food (okay, mostly candy) and cooking. This isn't improved by the fact that her husband, the true family chef, works in another city half the year, leaving Melissa to figure out how to feed her growing family something other than Pop-Tarts. Melissa loves her camera, enjoys traveling, kickboxing, creating beautiful things she finds on Pinterest, and planning her dream home that will be built… someday. melissa@shrinkingjeans.net :: @lissajoy :: whereverimaywander.com :: pinning here View author profile.

  • Aimee

    Once I reach my goal weight, I will treat myself with a wonderful Hawaiian trip and finally really enjoy the beach. I've been too shy to try surfing or anything that would require me to wear something small or tight because I've been so overweight. It makes me sad that my weight keeps me from being who I really am.

  • BrookeF

    my husband has promised me a $1,000 shopping spree for new clothes!

  • charpenette

    When I reach my goal weight and body style, I'm splurging on a pair of $100+ designer jeans!

  • dawnembracingtheordinary

    When I reach my goal weight, I'm buying a cute little bikini and a fun sexy dress!!

  • bwJen

    When I reach goal weight I will definitely need a whole new wardrobe! I will buy myself really nice really pretty clothes that make me feel as awesome as I feel knowing i have lost 100 pounds!

  • http://www.littleladybugthatcould.blogspot.com ladybugs714

    When I reach my goal weight, I have two things I want to do. First and foremost, I want to try to start a family. I owe it to my future child to bring them into this world while I am at the best weight I have been at for almost 4 years. I know I will gain some back carrying the little peanut, but at least I will make it easier on myself if I am at my goal when I start the pregnancy. Second, I am going to throw myself a goal party. I have worked hard to get to the finish line and I want everyone to celebrate it with me. Mostly because everyone loves a good party, but it will be my way of saying thank you to them for supporting me along the way.

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    YAY for babies and parties! Awesome!

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  • VanessaO

    Wow, I have no idea what I'll do when I get to goal? Make sure I have clothes that fit? I liked the idea of having a party. I'm not sure?

    When I think about getting to goal, I think about living my life with my normal activities, but with more confidence, esteem and pride in my everyday life.

  • bwJen

    I am subscribed via Google reader and I follow you all on twitter (I am @bwJen)

  • tirah

    When I reach my goal weight I will donate my entire closet (that I won’t fit into any more) to a local charity. I will also go on a shopping spree to the local outlet malls here in UT. I will enjoy having the weight off for a little while and then my husband and I will start to try and have a family. I have always wanted to have the weight off before having kids but I am going to enjoy my “skinny” self for a little while before I start that adventure.

  • tirah

    I am subscribed via Yahoo

  • tirah

    Tweeted on 8/19 as shepdogg_ut for the lose for good website!

  • tirah

    I am following you on Twitter as shepdogg_ut.

  • tirah

    Twitted about the contest!
    shepdogg_ut: Do you want to win a 3 month WW membership? http://bit.ly/DmfrP

  • kay6672

    When I reach my goal weight, we're taking a vacation to the Greek Isles! This has been on my to do list for years, but I'm only now getting close enough that it seems a reality!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    WOW!!! I am so jealous!

  • http://oppositelife.blogspot.com/ Pubsgal

    I'm curious; can one do the Shrinking Jeans challenge even if one is not a WW member? How would that work?

    Let's see…what would I do for myself? Have a nice spa day!

  • http://haven4dragon.blogspot.com/ Mary

    What will you do for yourself when you reach your goal weight?

    Remind myself that it is still an every day life long thing.

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    Yes! Our challenge will not just be for WW members! Details will be unveiled next week! :o)

  • http://laurakay428.blogspot.com mommyp

    What will you do for yourself when you reach your goal weight?

    Besides the new wardrobe I am thinking a family trip to Wisconsin Dells will be in order! New body, new mindset, so why not wear a swim suit in public? Right?

  • http://laurakay428.blogspot.com mommyp

    Tweeted as @LKPankratz

  • http://laurakay428.blogspot.com mommyp

    Following @ShrinkingJeans as @LKPankratz

  • http://laurakay428.blogspot.com mommyp

    Subscribed to the RSS as well

  • http://moziesme.blogspot.com/ Mozi Esmes Mommy

    I'm one of those people who has always wanted to give WW a try…

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  • http://moziesme.blogspot.com/ Mozi Esmes Mommy

    I'm a subscriber!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  • http://moziesme.blogspot.com/ Mozi Esmes Mommy

    And I'm following on twitter!
    (moziesme)
    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

  • lilsum

    Since my husband and I have been in a financial bind for about 2 years and even more so since he lost his job last week, if I lost my goal weight, I think I would give back. Sure it will be great to fit into something cute but just to loose my goal weight and have the stamina to help others in the same unfortunate place we have been, to serve the community and then some, would be something to look forward to.

  • http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/ Jenna @ Newlyweds

    When I reach my goal weight I will celebrate and get some new really cute clothes!! Or wear some of my old size 6's!!!

  • http://www.whooosthatgirl.com Lissa_ShrinkingJeans

    Sorry to hear about your hubby's job… I can totally relate. I hope he finds work quickly.

    Love your attitude about giving back.

  • http://www.thekrumwiedesix.blogspot.com Kristin @ OneCrazyMamaof4

    Awesome!

    I am totally gonna tweet this

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/20
    shepdogg_ut #loseforgood Do good for yourself and others! http://www.loseforgood.com

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/20
    shepdogg_ut Do you want to win a free WW membership??? I know I do! http://bit.ly/DmfrP

  • scarymommy

    If I reach my goal weight, WHEN I reach it, I will go SHOPPING for me and just me. For the first time in years.

    (follow you on twitter. :))

  • http://run-girl-run.blogspot.com/ Jess

    When I reach my goal I want to buy a cute VS bikini I've been eying and an awesome pair of Lucky Jeans!

  • http://run-girl-run.blogspot.com/ Jess

    Subscribed to your feed!

  • http://run-girl-run.blogspot.com/ Jess

    Following you on Twitter!

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  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/21
    shepdogg_ut Yep, I am still trying to win a free WW membership, are you??? http://bit.ly/DmfrP

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/21
    shepdogg_ut Yep, still trying! Do good for yourself and others! http://www.loseforgood.com

  • Siluet

    Once I reach my goal weight, I will hit the club for my very first time before I start planning for a family :) Oh and donate my clothes (except one pair of jeans to remind me haha!) Other than that, I’d probably go hiking or biking – anything physically active!!

  • http://www.tobethode.blogspot.com Stefany @ To.Be.Thode

    When I reach my goal weight, I will do something just for me… like a mani/pedi and buy some new clothes. I haven't done anything for myself in so very long because I always put others first.

  • http://www.tobethode.blogspot.com Stefany @ To.Be.Thode

    I subscribe via Reader.

  • http://www.tobethode.blogspot.com Stefany @ To.Be.Thode

    I follow you on Twitter. @tobethode

  • http://www.tobethode.blogspot.com Stefany @ To.Be.Thode
  • http://www.tobethode.blogspot.com Stefany @ To.Be.Thode
  • http://elfteajusthealthier.blogspot.com/ Tira

    When I reach my goal weight and have the body shape I want, I will get a whole new wardrobe.

  • tirah

    tweeted 8/23!
    shepdogg_ut Yep, still trying! Do good for yourself and others! http://www.loseforgood.com

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/23!
    Do you want to win a free WW membership??? I know I do! http://bit.ly/DmfrP

  • JenniferM

    I will schedule a Dr's appt/re-check to see how much I lowered my cholesterol and my body fat… YAY to good health!!! And… I will share my success with someone who needs some incentive to get healthy as well… spread the word : )

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/24
    shepdogg_ut http://www.loseforgood.com Do good for yourself and others!

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/24
    shepdogg_ut Do you want to win a free WW membership??? I know I do! http://bit.ly/DmfrP

  • http://cpamomva.blogspot.com/ Angela

    When I reach my goal weight (60 lbs from now) I will buy a bathing suit that doesn't have a skirt for once. :-)

  • http://cpamomva.blogspot.com/ Angela
  • http://cpamomva.blogspot.com/ Angela

    I'm a subscriber

  • http://cpamomva.blogspot.com/ Angela

    I follow on twitter (CPAMom)

  • givinguponperfect

    I would LOVE to win this. When I reach my goal weight, I am buying new clothes! And I'll finally start planning my tropical vacation with my husband!!

  • givinguponperfect

    Also, I subscribe!

  • givinguponperfect

    And I follow you on Twitter!

  • http://www.lisaschaffer.blogspot.com/ Lisa Schaffer

    I made a goal to get in shape over the next year before my *gulp* 45th birthday rolls around. Because once you hit 45, well….you know….
    I'm 21 days into this one last year and I've yet to start! Grrr…mad at myself already.

    So, to answer your question, after losing 50 pounds I intend to get down to the business of enjoying the rest of my life!

  • http://www.lisaschaffer.blogspot.com/ Lisa Schaffer

    And I'm a new subscriber. :o)

  • http://www.lisaschaffer.blogspot.com/ Lisa Schaffer

    And finally, I'm following you on Twitter.
    (I SO need WW!)

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/25
    shepdogg_ut Do you want to win a free WW membership??? Today is the last day to enter! http://bit.ly/DmfrP

  • tirah

    Tweeted 8/25! shepdogg_ut http://www.loseforgood.com Do good for yourself and others!

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    When I reach my goal weight I am finally taking my dream trip to Paris. Of course that is also going to come along with a whole new travel wardrobe. I would love to win!

  • Laurie_Brosius

    I follow you on Twitter now.
    http://twitter.com/laurie_pooh

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