Update Eight...

HEY!

This week has been good! I have fit into things that I was not fitting into AT ALL. I have lost 1.5 lbs for a total of 26.5 lbs. I just want to say thank you to all of the "sponsored lbs" I have reached and all the incentives!! You guys are the BEST support system!! LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!

"GOD IS FAITHFUL"

Jenne

Jenne ~ Carol sent me here and I AM SO VERY PROUD Of you!!!! This stands as great inspirtation for me as well. HOORAY!

With each pound you get your life back!
Love you,
Tina H.

Woohoo!!!! Looks like my gift will be going out next week - I'm so excited!!! And I'm also very proud of you, too!!!! If no one has sponsored pound 54 - I'd like to - same offer of a cute new top :)

Love You!!
Marian

Dear Jenne;
"Steady Plodding Brings Prosperity" Psalm 21:5 It is so amazing to watch you melt away the lbs. Keep up the fantastic work!"you look marvelous" Billy Chrstal/actor

Kathy

Wow, you are doing great to stay on track through everything! You're looking great so keep up the good work.
Love you,
Grandma

Congratlations on your 25 lbs. I am excited for you.. WOW that 79 mark sounds awesome... I love Hawaii it is so beautiful there. I know you can do it. We need to get together on a Saturday and get your new shirt... Have a great weekend.

God Bless you,
Elizabeth

Update Seven...

Good Afternoon!

This week has been VERY hectic with school schedules and Tropical Storm Fay. My stress level has been a little higher this week, but God has pulled me through. I know this entry is a little shorter but I still wanted to thank everyone...Thank YOU!! I have lost 2 more lbs for a total of 25 lbs. YEAH!!!

Love ya!!

Jenne-1 Cor 10:13

Woohoo - you go girl!!!!!! I'm in town for a quick turn around before we go
to Miami. I got you the most Beautiful shirt in New York and can't wait to
be able to give it to you!!! You are going to look SMASHING Dahling!!!

Marian

Sweet post Uncle Tony. I know Jenne will enjoy her time with you.

Grandma

Wow what an incentive Jenne and Anthony! Hawaii was great!
I loved seeing you over the weekend. You are doing great. Keep up the good work.

Grandma and Pap

Dearest Jenne, I have been reading your blog and noticing your progress on your weight loss( you really look great!). You are doing a wonderful thing not only for you and your health but for your children, your family and all of us you love you dearly! Your mom and I will do all we can to encourage you to be healthy and have a great and long life. I would like to sponsor pound 79. When you reach this goal I will provide the airfare and hotel for you and Anthony to have your long delayed honeymoon to any where you want to go!(in the continetal US). And if Anthony loses 20lbs and quits smoking I will upgrade the offer for you to go to the Hawaian Islands. I can't wait to send you!!!

Love Michael.

I LOVE LOVE the pic you sent me. You need to find a way to post that on here. You are SOOO SMOKING HOTT girly! I bet Anthony can't keep his cute lil hands off you! I also know your'e confidence is building and you are going to do even better now that you know you have come this far! Man, you give us all the will power to not just lose weight, but to stick with ANYTHING that is inmportant to us!! GO CHENNERS!!!!! WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!!!!!! Lovin ya's a whole bunches

Aunty Carol

Michael and I were reading your blog tonight. We think you are doing great and celebrate every pound with you...losing at a slow steady rate is very healthy and shows your determination to stick to your goal even in the face of your hip injury. As I talked to you earlier in the week, I couldn't hide my smile when you told me of the healthy food choices you were making for the kids lunches...You are getting this turned around A LOT earlier than I did and your families health habits will follow them forever!!We Love YOU!!!

Mom and Michael

Jenne, not sure if this will show but I wanted to let you know I am excited to reunite our families again via the wonderful friendship of Austin and McKenna! God works in mysterious ways! Anyway, just wanted to tell you how much we enjoy your entire family! Well Done, my friend!

Lisa Heim-Youngblood

I know I'm 30 now and losing my technical saavy....... but I've been reading this blog (my first time ever on a blog..btw) for some time now and I still have no idea if I can write on there or respond or if I have to sign in or what the deal is. Not a clue. I've read every update and how do I sign up
for an lb? And do you have any requests? My initial thought is to drive up to meet you for the day and either take you out one on one or bring the whole family day with our families. Since I lack seeing you very much. Let me know how all this crazyness works. I'm very proud of you and keep strong. You are buliding great new habits that will be there for as long as you want! I love you. Tell the fam Uncle Tony says Hi!

Tony

Update Six...

Hey!

This week has been good. By the chiropractors orders I have not been able to walk fast or run which was a large part of my exercise. I have dicovered the eliptical and have noticed what a great workout that has given me. I have lost 2 lbs this week for a total of 23 lbs all together. God is good...all the time. Thank you for the prayers and continued encouragement!!

Love ya!!

Jenne

That's an incredible number 21...and I know God is going to take you to your goal. You are 1/4 of the way there and it's not even been 2 months yet!!!! I'm back this week and I need a workout partner :o))

Love you,

Mom

Yeh Jenne!!! I just got home and got ur email. Hope you loved your "20lb." gifts! I loved buying them for you. Now Im gonna hit the gym myself and get off the 8 lbs that I have gained over the last few months. Stephen and Julie looked so good and have gotten there just like you. One lb. at a time, hard work and healthy eating habits. I have 2 weeks before my test and you have inspired me to "pump it up a notch"!!! Cant wait to see you at Christmas and hug your sweet neck! I love you and just wanted you to know. Oh by the way, Stephen sends his love and hugs to you and your family. MUAH!!!

Aunty Carol

Hey pretty gal,
Keep up the good work. Don't let a little bump slow you down. I am really proud of you. Wish I were so committed now!
Grandma

Sorry to hear that you got hurt. I hope you will start to feel better real soon, have a great week.

Love, Elizabeth

I wanted to let you know that after I received the email you sent out about your daughter’s weight loss, I started thinking that I needed to take action as well… since then, I started preparing myself mentally and slowly planning what I could do to lose weight. I’ve been doing weight watchers from home, on my own, for the last 3 weeks and I’ve lost a total of 10 pounds as of today. I’m also exercising for 30 minutes daily (5 days a week) on my elliptical trainer. I guess I can’t say that I’m on a diet because I’m actually changing my eating habits and the portions!!! I just thought I’d let you know. I’m still going strong and I have a strong will this time around. =)

I will keep you updated. Please send me the link to your daughter’s blog and/or tell me how she’s doing. =)

Carmen

Update Five...

Well hello,

This week I had a slight "injury" to my hip and needless to say left me very disappointed not being able to do as much as I wanted. I had a cry and then I had my morning devotions with God. He showed me He heard me and answered me by giving me a random devotion titled "Conquering Disappointment". The verse for the day was Psalms 22:5-"They cried to you and were saved; in you they trusted and were not disappointed."-Thank you Jesus for your grace and amazing love and for getting me through another week!!!! I have lost 1.5lbs this week for a total of 21 lbs.

Jenne

Hey there Jenne,

That was so sweet! How is your weight loss plan going. I think it is so amazingly transparent and brave that you are putting your self out there like this. I want to encourage you to keep going I know you can do it. I also know how frustrating it all can be, but don't give up it is so worth it. I will be praying for you as you work really hard to get healthy.

Father, God, I thank you for Jenne, she is a great wife, mother and friend. Lord you know her heart and her struggles and I pray that you strengthen her from within. Help her with her quest to be healthy and take care of the temple you have given her. Send godly people all around her to lift her up, support and encourage her. Thank you for her heart and all that she is and Jesus, I ask that you bless her and her family beyond measure all the days of their lives. In Jesus name AMEN!!!
Blessings,
Anita

Jenne:

Hey... CONGRATULATIONS on everything you've done so far on your weight loss! You're up to 20 now?!

Karl

Congratulations on your weight loss! I know how hard it is! (I lost almost 40#+ and kept if off for about a year so far) For me Diet is harder than excercise. I love to go to the gym, walk, play tennis, just wish I could make time to do it every day, instead of just a couple of times a week. My rule of thumb is to try not to eat anything processed, with any chemicals or refined starches or sugars..... but, I had to be scared into eating healthy. You have to read Natural Cures They Dont Want You To Know About, by Kevin Trudeau. It really inspired me to make alot of drastic changes.
Take care Jenne & know I am a phone call away if ever you need Any Thing!

always,
Lisa

I am so proud of you!!!! I'll be shopping in New York for your 27th pound gift!!!! Keep at it girl!!

Love ya,
Marian

I can't wait to see you...2 weeks away seems so long. I have always known you could do this. You are such a beautiful lady inside and out and you are 1/4 of the way to your goal!!!! You inspire me and because of your determination, I too am back at the gym and caring more about taking care of myself again. I love you more than you know and I'm so proud of all you've accomplished at such a young age...You are amazing to me!
Miss you,

Mom

Hey beautiful granddaughter!
Your check will be in the mail tomorrow for this 20 lb milestone! I am so proud. I want you to buy something that shows off your new "size"... I'm anxious to see you.
Coming soon!

Love you'
Grandma

AWESOME, I am so happy for you. God is great and he does answer prayer. Looks like your new shirt will be coming soon, so plan a day to go shop... Have a great weekend.

God Bless you,
Elizabeth

Jenne,

I am so proud of you ......20 lbs in one month!!!!! You rock!!!! Keep up the amazing work, I know you can do it.

~Angie

Update Four...

Hey Hey

This week has been great. All my strength has come from God and He has pulled me through another week. I have been so blessed by those who support me and have taken the time to pray for me and encourage me. This week I have lost another 4.5 lbs totaling 19.5 lbs all together! I am so excited!!!!

1 Cor 10:13

Jenne