The Bet
I had the amazing opportunity tonight to hear a very motivational and inspiring person speak about weight loss. I recently got myself into a local weight loss bet through the help of a website, Diet Bet. Every one chipped into the pot and a goal was set. We all have to lose 4% of our official weigh-in weight in 28 days. We will be keeping track through the website. And also? We may do a little trash talking!
We were generously hosted by Tony Luke, Jr.: Cheesesteak King of Philadelphia! My family and I have been patrons of Tony Luke’s for at least the past 15 years. If you’ve never been had a cheesesteak and you visit Philly, you have to go to Tony Luke’s. Trust me.
Tony Luke, Jr. recently has lost 130+ pounds in the last year. What’s his secret? It’s really simple. You don’t put the junk in your mouth. He believes that diets just don’t work. And you know what? I agree with him.
Hold the phone, Steph. But you’re on a diet.
Well, no. Medifast, to me {and a lot of other people}, is not a diet. It’s a tool. A diet is a crutch. As Tony said, a diet is something you restrict yourself with. Simply put, you trade one addiction {eating} with another {restriction}. When you stop that diet, you are bound to put that weight back on {if not more}. But this tool, this gift, that I have been given through Medifast is going to last me a life time. I am learning a lot about eating, a lot of food, and a whole hell of a lot about myself. And that’s what it all comes down to. Holding yourself accountability and not putting the blame on anyone but yourself.
The official weigh-in is over and the game is on! I know I am going to rock this and it’s just the extra motivation I need to push me through this weight loss journey.
The next official weigh-in is in 4 weeks where we will be greeted once again by Tony Luke, Jr. If you are looking for some serious weight loss motivation, you have to follow him on Twitter!
‘Tis the Season…for Blog Conferences
Blog conference season is upon us! I am ashamed to admit this but I have never been to a conference. But this year is different. This year I plan on attending two conferences: Bloggy Bootcamp Philly in May and BlogHer12 in August.
I am already busily preparing for these conferences. From media kits to trying to find some sponsors to what will I wear, I am making my list and checking it twice.
You wanna see my to-do list?
- Media Kit
- Sponsors
- Re-do blog design {in the works and it’s so pretty!}
- New business cards and business card organization
I am in desperate need of business cards. There are so many options out there. It truly is overwhelming. After looking around at a few different companies, I checked out Tiny Prints. They have never disappointed me with their other products {their cards are amazing!} so I knew their business cards would impress me as well. And impress me they did! I honestly didn’t even know where to begin!
There were so many to choose from! I want something simple but will stand out. I have it narrowed down to three choices.
I really, really love the third one! I love the folded look and I like that I can add my picture and my logo.
Up next? Figure out a way to organize the business cards I will collect. I turned to my good friend, Pinterest, for ideas. And I think this one is the winner!
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