Welcome to the Dietbet!! Good luck!!

Thanks Michael!!!!

Cool Dogs! I have a rescue!

Lauren, congrats on your 5.8 lb weight loss so far. I'm thrilled that you have joined Hot 4 The Holidays! It's going to be another awesome game. We always draw perky, motivated people who love to inspire each other. It's almost time to get the PAR TAY started! Best of luck in your ongoing weight loss journey!

Hope you get to feeling better - in the meantime, focus on nutrition. Abs are made in the kitchen! =)

Thank you so much for all your support!!!

I work for a (primarily) federally funded non-profit. As you can imagine the past few days have been incredibly stressful. Currently all non-essential staff will be furloughed 1-2 days a week effective immediately. My director is doing her best to list me as an essential employee and I really can't afford to not be paid my full salary.

Thankfully I'm not turning to food for comfort - instead I've been drinking lots of water and going for long walks to "clear my head".

I volunteer for a pit bull rescue called For the Love of Pits. I am not sure they will count that as a charity but we ARE a non-profit :)

What dog rescue are you playing for? I volunteered with the Animal Rescue League of Boston a few summers ago and I support many organizations annually: MSPCA, NEADS, SDF, and Best Friends.