Blog the Weight Away- Q & A

Sign ups are still open for our BLOG THE WEIGHT AWAY event!

I've received a few emails regarding criteria, so I figured I'd answer some of them for you today.


Do you need to join a gym to participate? 
NO! Absolutely not. I am, but as long as you want to make a change in your life, that's all you need.

Do I need to have a preset team, or will teams be assigned?
Teams will be assigned after sign-ups have completed. If you have another bloggy-buddy, or offline friend that would like to work out along side of you, as long as we have their info they can participate as well.

I only have 15-20 pounds I'd like to lose, can I still participate?
YES! With the obesity epidemic taking over North America, anyone that has a desire to lose weight and get healthy this year is allowed to participate. Whether you have 20 pounds or 120 pounds we want YOU to join!

How long will this event last?
Ideally, I'd like for this to last until August, however, I'm thinking that we'll do a mid-point prize to keep people motivated. Any feedback for those of you who have participated in events like this would be greatly appreciated.


Are we going to win anything?
Besides a healthier you, you mean- right? I am working with several companies right now to be able to put together a great gift basket for our "winning team". Although, I foresee a vote coming up in our future about how to officially determine the winner.

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So that's that! If you've filled out a sign up form, please spread the word to your blogging buddies, and your audience. Please tweet, facebook, stumble, digg, whatever you have to do to spread the word about Blog the Weight Away! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send them to me, 4BabyAndMom at gmail dot com.

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Blog the Weight Away- Looking for Mom Bloggers that want to Lose Weight!

This week I am joining Shapes with some of my gal pals, and need you- my followers and fellow bloggers- to help me stay accountable. Right now, we got a great promotion- only $10 down and $30 a month- plus, it's right up the road!

While thinking of ways to stay accountable, I decided what would be better than incorporating what I do now and Blog the Weight Away! As a long time fan of The Biggest Loser, I envisioned a blogger's biggest loser of sorts.. sans skimpy weigh in clothes. With the new season starting just days away, I decided I'm not going to be a spectator this year, but I'm going to compete too!

I am currently seeking 3-5 teams (depending on response) to 'compete' weekly against each other publicly. "Official" teams will be determined after enrollment is closed.  Bloggers will be required to post as a group twice a week, and posts should include pictures, measurements, weight (start and current). You may post more frequently, but it is not required. This is strictly for fun and should not feel like work or obligation, but incentive and motivation.


If you are interested in forming a team, or joining a team, please fill out this form to tell us more about yourself! Please tell your audience about this incentive to get fit!


If you are a representative of a fitness related product or company and would like to participate or have a product reviewed, please email 4BabyAndMom at gmail dot com for more details!




ETA: As of 9pm EST 1/5/10, there are 12 bloggers and 3 friends that would like to participate! Please keep spreading the word! Sign up's end on Saturday 12pm EST; all participants will receive an email on Sunday with further details.  I am so excited, and hope that you are too!!

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Tracey Mallett Sexy in 6 Review and Giveaway!

Since having kids, my body has gone horribly down hill from the lovely, teeny, little waist I used to have. Looking back at pictures, I cannot believe I thought I was "fat" back then. It's been a horrible struggle over the last few years, but since the beginning of this year I've really put my faith in motion, my pep back into my step, and gained the confidence I've needed to get my butt in gear.

I've read a lot of weight loss program type books over the years, and quite honestly, don't think I finished one. (I dread fitness books- they're supposed to be motivating, and usually put me to sleep!) I received the book SEXY IN 6 by Tracey Mallett, and assumed that it would take me a few weeks to read cover to cover. One night, Bri took the kids out and I decided to grab it and start reading. I was about half way through when he came home, and finished the rest of the book the next morning! The way this book reads is like no other fitness book out there, it's written by a real woman, with a very full plate. The testimonials from other women (most were.. smaller that I would have liked to have seen) were inspiring, and the whole tone just truly makes you want to get off of your butt and do something- right then and there. NEVER have I ever read any type of fitness book that lit that fire under my tush like SEXY IN 6!

Tracey defines body types, and truly explains it so you know where you stand.. and if you still think that you are neither a pear or an apple, she's got an all over program to fit your needs as well! I love that SEXY IN 6 gives you great, upbeat song selections to use while working out, and during what point of the workout, to keep your reps in sync with the beat of the music. I like the illustrations of the exercises, yoga and pilates poses, but wish they were in color instead of black and white. The point comes across either way, but I prefer color in fitness illustrations. The program consists of 6 minute intervals that you can mix and match to get the routine that works best for you. On TraceyMallett.com you can download food & workout logs, plus a progress sheet to keep track of how many inches you've lost on your personal weight loss journey.

Want it? Head over to Amazon to purchase Sexy In 6 or browse the Tracey Mallett Fitness Store for a large selection of DVD's and fitness products!

WIN IT!
One lucky reader will win their very own copy of SEXY IN 6 by Tracey Mallett!

Here's How! (mandatory entry)
Head over to TraceyMallett.com and sign up for the hottest fitness tips and newsletter around! Come back here and tell me something you learned or might be interested in purchasing, (aside from this book), and that you signed up for the newsletter! Please include your email address in your comment!

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This contest ends on May 25nd, 2009 at midnight, EST. Winner will be chosen at Random, using Random.org. Winner will be announced on May 26th. Special thanks to Tracey Mallett for sponsoring this great giveaway!

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