Losing For A Purpose - My Biggest Tip

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 When I first set out on my mission to lose 100lbs I logged in to Twitter & Facebook and posted the following: 

"I"m going to lose 100lbs this year and I'm going to donate $1 a pound to my favorite charity"


Posting this kept me accountable and motivated.  When there were days I didn't want to go workout I would think about the Veterans and First Responders this charity helps and it would light my fire.  I would think to myself "I can't let them down"


When I hit my goal eight people matched me and turned my $100 donation into $1500 then someone saw that and matched us all upping the donation to $3000.


My challenge to you is to post the same and challange your friends and family to match you.  Not only will you be helping yourself but you will be helping a charity that you love.


My charity of choice is CAN PRAXIS.  A equine therapy program that helps First Responders and Veterans with PTSD.  The thing I love about them is they include their family members to help them learn how to deal with living with someone with PTSD.


Will you make a pledge today?



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