April 6, 2010

Meet Our Pound for Pound Challenge Champ

Author: Sasha Hausman

We have all learned that is hard to stay motivated when trying to get healthy. There are so many temptations out there ready to lure us in at any given moment (Cake for a co-workers birthday, favorite movie on TV so you skip the gym, etc.).

So we try to think of something to help us stay on the right track…It could be a pair of jeans that you have outgrown 5 years ago. But for Robin Le Roy-Kyle it is something bigger. It’s about helping feed our neighbors in need.

Please meet Robin aka “The Orlando Turtle Runner” and our Pound for Pound Challenge Champion.

In 2006 Robin was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and decided to make a change. Since then, running has been her exercise of choice. Her running blog www.RunningCirclesAroundTheTurtles.com, has taken off quite nicely with rapidly growing readership. This led her to her next venture.

Robin began hosting a running club called Pay it Forward 500 Mile Club: Running with a Purpose in 2010. Participants commit to running a certain number of miles (minimum 500), select a charity/organization of choice, and get sponsors to donate 10 cents per mile for every mile they run in 2010. Runners can sponsor themselves and/or get others to sponsor.

Robin’s organization of choice: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Her mileage goal for 2010? 750 miles!

“I’m sponsoring myself and recruiting family members, my dear sweet husband, and friends/coworkers to sponsor me, pitch in, etc… so I will be very excited to make my donation to Second Harvest in late December! Hope my efforts and commitment to feeding our neighbors helps in some small way!”

I hope Robin’s story can inspire you to make a change in your life and meet those personal goals you have been putting off! Don’t forget to pledge your pounds on the Pound for Pound Challenge Website.

Interested in joining the Pay it Forward Running club? Let us know!

Do you have an inspiring story as well? Let us know!

Thank you Robin and to all our Challenge Champs! Keep up the good work!

See ya next time!

Sasha Hausman
Events Specialist

January 5, 2010

Pound for Pound Challenge Kicks off on The Biggest Loser

Author: Sasha Hausman

Here we are again, the start of a brand new year. Every year during the holiday season the same thing happens … we pack on a few extra pounds. It’s hard to resist all the wonderful food and drinks surrounding the holidays.

I am willing to bet that more than half of us have the same New Year’s Resolution to shed those unwanted pounds. Well … here is a way for us to do it together and help feed our Central Florida neighbors in need at the same time!

“The Biggest Loser” on NBC is sponsoring the 2nd Pound for Pound Challenge. General Mills has been gracious enough to donate 14 cents per pound pledged on the Pound for Pound Website. The Challenge Kicks off on The Biggest Loser tonight at 8 p.m.

Let’s make Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida the #1 food bank in America! Already we are first in Florida. So go ahead and think about your goal, pledge the pounds, and let your friends and family know! Remember- for us to get the credit, one must type in a Central Florida zip code. We have until May 2010 to meet our goals.

Check out this video from last season to get a closer look on how the Pound for Pound Challenge will not only change our lives, but the lives of people in need right here in our own community.

 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has formed a team. We will be participating in group exercise activities and weigh ins before and after work! We will also be posting updates (photos and videos) on our progress via this blog.

Do you want to get move involved? Join our Facebook group! Share your favorite recipes, work out tips, and success stories. It is always better to have the support of friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors! Anyone can create a team of Central Florida’s Biggest Losers!

Don’t forget to send 5 friends an e-card and have them join.

Together we can change our lifestyles and help those that need it most. Let’s show America that Central Florida can be THE BIGGEST LOSERS!

Sign up for the Pound for Pound Challenge.

Good luck and most importantly… HAVE FUN!

Please let me know if you have any questions about the Pound for Pound Challenge at shausman@foodbankcentralflorida.org or 407-843-5009 x25.

Sasha Hausman
Events Specialist