WOW!  Time sure has flown by since we began this challenge two months ago.  That feeling is quite a contrast from how we felt when we began this challenge back in January.  Two months seemed like such a long time to commit to diet and exercise, at least for us it did.  But we told ourselves that two months would pass by regardless of whether or not we chose to make ourselves priority this year.  So we took the plunge and are so glad we did. 

I am unbelievably proud of what Laurie and I have been able to accomplish as a team during this short period of time.  Laurie lost 12.4 lbs and I was able to lose 26.8 lbs for a team total of 39.2 lbs.  As a matter of fact, we are proud of what ALL the teams have been able to accomplish during this challenge.  We all need to give ourselves a well deserved back on the (MUCH smaller) back! 

We are so thankful to MSN and the Biggest Loser for sponsoring this challenge.  It came along at such a perfect time for us.  We plan to keep working hard until we reach our ultimate goals.  We will become fit and more importantly we will become healthy.  This challenge has been the perfect springboard for our future, which holds many great things for us as we work towards gaining our health back. 

We have been inspired by so many of you out there.  We appreciate all the kind words that you have sent our way.   We have been mesmerized by the creativity that many of you have displayed in creating your web pages.  We are truly in awe of your talent.  This was our first time in creating a webpage and we were a bit intimidated by the process at first, but eventually we were able to come up with something that has been a great help to us.  Our web page has been such a great tool in helping us to be accountable to something larger than ourselves; the Million Pound Matchup Community.  The web pages that all of you created were not only creative, but being able to read about the struggles and triumphs of others has been pivotal in our success.  We have learned many helpful tips, found fabulous new recipes, and fun ways to exercise at work, just to name a few.  Thanks so much to all of you!   

                                                                                    WEIGH TO GO EVERYONE!!!