Big news on two topics that seem unrelated but they are not. So I will share both pieces of news together in this post! First of all, I have started with Jenny Craig. It has only been a week but I have lost 2.5 pounds and am quite happy with the program. I really LOVE having all my meals organized so I don't have to think about calories, portions, etc. And having a consultant is fabulous! I meet with her every week and we go through where I felt hungry, what I'm feeling emotionally about the process, etc - she keeps me on track! There have been a few meals that I haven't cared for, which I told my consultant so I don't have to get those meals again, but I'd say 90% of the food is delicious! So far so good!
Here is a ticker graph of my weight loss. 70.5 pounds is my first big goal. I have more than that to lose, but that will be my first HALELLUIAH moment!
On to my second piece of news... I'm going to Ghana! And before I head to Ghana, I will be taking a photography safari through Kenya and Tanzania. It isn't for two years but I just can't wait!!! But what am I doing in Ghana specifically? I will be volunteering for one month to help children in an orphanage through the organization Projects Abroad. This has been one of my dreams every since I can remember so I decided to do it! I have been planning on the photo safari for a while now, and then it dawned on me that since I'm in Africa anyway, why not fulfill another lifelong dream of mine! So in a couple years, I will be spending two months in Africa!
I decided to start Jenny Craig right now so that I have 2 years to lose weight so that I can have more energy in Africa. I don't want to be huffing and puffing when playing with the kids... or if I need to outrun a lion on the safari, haha! This is a HUGE motivator for me to stay on track with Jenny!
To safe up for my African adventure, I have opened a new bank account where I will be depositing all money earned from photography. I will be paying for costs out of my pocket for everything so I need to raise enough funds to be able to fly there, along with hotels and meals, plus making up for taking two months off work! So if you would like to help me out, please hire me as your photographer! I need cash to be able to get to Ghana and help orphaned kids, so please contact me to book a shoot with me. Thank you!
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