Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Missouri 60

Dear supporters of this blog and blogging community!

My name is Tony Posnanski. I have recently seen that people love challenges! Well, I do not have a problem with that. I have never done a challenge because they seem very confusing, but I am interested in doing one.

I am very new to being successful to weight loss, so I do apologize for my lack of confidence.

I have put my story out on the web to inspire others. I love to hear that people are getting healthy, losing weight, whatever the case may be.

In fact, even if people are not losing weight but feeling more confident makes me feel great!

I have come up with a challenge that I would like for people to join. It is not complicated, in fact, it is very simple. In fact, if no one joins, it is something I will do. Here it goes!

The Missouri 60

See, I am not cocky. I am not going to put my name in a contest or put links to my blog.

Nah, this contest is going to be for anyone that wants to better themselves.

First, why the name?

My boss came to me a couple of months back and told me he was not about excuses. He was all about results. He kept on telling me:

"See, I am from Missouri. Get it! Missouri! Show me what you can do, do not tell me about it!"

I figured out that Missouri is the "Show Me" state. He was not from Missouri, he just wanted results.

He is right. So many people want to say what they are going to do, very few put words into action.

I hate reading motivational quotes from people who have no motivation.

It is so empty and meaningless.

Don't quote Tony Robbins if you can not say no to a Big Mac.

I also took another picture of myself today:I have definitely gained a little muscle over the last couple of months. I have worked really hard at it. I have eaten right, worked out a good amount, and focused on being the best I can be.

This is the best I have ever looked. But.....

I can be so much better!

So here is the contest, the Missouri 60

1. Take a picture of yourself between now and June 30th
2. Take a picture of yourself 60 days after
3. Show yourself how great you can be!

Maybe this sounds silly, but who can change the most in 60 days? We all have different plans and goals. We all want to be the best.

I think I will improve the most in 60 days. With a baby on the way, and work being stressful, I will not make any excuses. I will make time for myself! I will be much better than the person I am above!

I do not think many people will do this, but if people have the courage to take this challenge, I will get prizes.

Just so you know, I would love people to do this for themselves!

I will pimp myself out to companies and review their stuff just so you can win cool prizes.

Something I am not a fan of, but, what is a contest without cool prizes anyway?

I will get a panel of people to judge who has the best change in 60 days. If you sign up, I will do the rest!

Either way, Israel called me out. I hope you take this challenge. I think you will beat me, as long as you do not drive by any Arby's.

By the way, my best picture is my starting point. I have a uphill battle, just like I like it!

Let me know what you think about this in comments. If you are interested, let me know!

70 comments:

Chris said...

I like the challenge and I am all in. The "Missouri 60"...No time like the present today is Day 1. I believe you may win your own challenge with the determination you have...but I will push myself to make it a hard contest to win.

Sherry said...

I"m from Missouri and I'll take your challenge. I don't need any prizes, just a reason to stick to the plan. I was doing Body for Life and then I had to have surgery for a hernia. I am recovering and it's not been as easy as I anticipated.
Sooooo, I will be taking a picture and racing toward that finish line!

Anonymous said...

I'm in. I'm going to wait until June 30 to take the photo because that will coincide with the beginning of my 3rd month of Boot Camp (exercise class. I wish I had taken a photo prior to my first month.

aLLeN said...

I'm in Tony! Another Missourian on the challenge! When and where do we post the before and after pictures?

Tony said...

I'm in. just give me the details.

Jayne said...

Count me in!!! I'm starting my live-it in 3 days! Where do I post my pics? I don't have a blog, but I can start one for this if I need to. Thanks!

mythreemonthokinawadiet said...

Tony I am not from America and the first time I heard some one say "I'm from Missouri..." I didn't get it. I though he was making some reference to marrying his cousin or sister...

Anyways, now that I know it is the "show me" state I am happy to send in a picture (neck down with underwear on). Just tell me where and when. Your On.

Cheers

PS: Have you met your boss's wife? Just curious.

Joe In KC said...

Being from KCMO and all I think I will represent the Missouri 60 Challenge well. Count me in.

cmoursler said...

hey, can I take one july 1rst. That's my weigh in and picture day. I would do it now, but my neighbor is the one with the digital camera. I am in one way or another.
chrislivessimple.blogspot.com

FatTrainer said...

Sounds good to me. I've been meaning to put a picture on my blog anyways. Hopefully My computer will let me upload them.

ShellyD said...

Sounds like a great plan. I'd love to give it a go. Can someone from South Africa take part?

Michelle

Early said...

I've been meaning to take a current picture of myself - so I'm in. I may just win, but I'm not expecting any prize since you probably wouldn't send all the way to Botswana, next to South Africa; Hi ShellyD!

Miz said...

thats such a great idea!

have you tweeted it as well?

Mrs. Sheila said...

I love this challenge! It is very profound, and yet simple! Thanks!

phelpsvj said...

too funny, i actually just took pics of myself last night to mark the progress of my last 7 months of weight-loss(131 lbs). Here's to another 60 days! No sweat! I'm in!

anne h said...

I did something like this over on my blog. This will be for me the summer that I made it happen!

Brandi said...

I am definitely interested! I'm only 7 pounds from my goal weight, but on top of losing those pounds I would like to really tone up and shrink inches.

Let's do this thing!!

Sandy said...

I will do it! I've lost 40 pounds already in 2009, but I still have 65 to go! I posted comparison shots on my blog just the other day, of only my face, and what a difference I could see there. So, I'm in, not for the prize, but just because!!!!!!!!

BVar said...

Count me in for the challenge. I will get a picture by Tuesday. Just let me know When and where do we post the before picture.

shaungirl22 said...

I'm in! I could really use some more motivation since I've been slacking the last few weeks so I'm ready!

Lisa (WBS) said...

Count me in!

~@WannaBeSkinny

knowlheart said...

YES count me in! I'm not sure how to post a picture or how you want it but I've got the camera and the body that could use some improvement. I recently took a 60-day challenge about something else and learned a lot about how my mind wants to come up with excuses and go back to old habits. Very interesting and I'm excited to apply those lessons here. Thanks for your blog, by the way. I love checking in on your progress from time to time.

Tina - Calif said...

Yes!! Count me in!

Tina - Calif

James said...

I'm in, Is the plan to post the start up picture on our own blog or is there another way that we're planning on doing this?

bbubblyb said...

I want to get into onderland this summer so I'm in for sure. This is going to be exciting Tony for sure seeing everyone's transformation. Great idea too with doing it with pictures, they really do tell the tale.

Tigerlilly said...

I'm in!! First pic will be posted on my blog tomorrow morning...

Sagan said...

I think this is a fantastic idea! I'm a challenge-fanatic so I'll happily join in :)

Megan said...

Can I be in even though i don't have a blog? I don't even care, I'm doing the challenge whether I'm in or not!
Megan

Thursday's Child said...

Excellent challenge! I'm actually from IL, though I spend a good amount of my time in MO! I'll be posting my pics on my blog shortly - I can't wait to see my improvement in 60 days!

Carlos said...

yeah im in! great idea

Hanlie said...

I'm totally in too! Another South African who doesn't expect a prize... but loves the challenge.

Mechelle said...

I'm in! I think I finally have the motivation I need, because of something someone said to my daughter. Just let me know what I need to do.

antgirl said...

OK, I'm in. I'm not so competitive ... I'm the laid back blogger. LOL I won't win, but I know that in 60 days I will be better in some way ... whether it shows or not. :)

Sean Anderson said...

Whoa...Your arms are amazing!!! My biggest challenge has been commiting to a regular weight training schedule. I do cardio all the time...no problem...I just have no idea why I'm having trouble focusing on the weights.

I want arms like yours! I know I can have it too if I just apply the same determination I have with losing weight.

Thank you for inspiring me!

Sean Anderson
The Daily Diary of A Winning Loser
www.losingweighteveryday.blogspot.com

Jeanne said...

Sixty days....so it will be over around mid August? I AM IN!! I'm already noticing a difference in how my clothes fit and I haven't lost all that much weight. And I am gonna win cause you are already looking too damn good to win!!! (ROFL)

Do we post the pic somewhere? My daughter graduates tomorrow and I can take my pic then...unless I have to be in a bathing suit or something in which case, not tomorrow! (lol)

Jen, a priorfatgirl said...

Yep, you twittered, I followed :)

Great challenge, can't wait to see the results!

Jewels said...

I'm in...where are we posting the pics? :o)

teresa said...

I am in! Just what I needed. No fancy prizes needed--results is what I want!

Anonymous said...

I'm in like flynt!!!

KC

shaungirl22 said...

posted my pics on my blog

Mama Bear June said...

Wow, you have done an AMAZING job! I've been taking a break from challenges, but will think about this one. Don't have too far to go to get to goal and this would put it right around my anniversary, so that would be cool to get to goal by then. Putting your blog under my faves.

The person who commented "the first time I heard some one say "I'm from Missouri..." I didn't get it. I though he was making some reference to marrying his cousin or sister..." " TOTALLY cracked me up! :-D

Path to Health

rottie69 said...

I will step up to the challenge. I have 100 pounds to lose and will send a side shot. I struggle a bit , but I tihnk I can make a difference. Will you be posting in your blog when and where to send the pics?

jen said...

Oh sugar, I thought I already left you a comment! I am totally in! I Love challenges but I have yet to participate in one like this! I have totally been putting off the picture thing and I have no idea why!

Great idea & I love the name!!

peace, luv & jen

Action Jackson said...

Oh yes, Definitely. In fact, I'm already doing something like this on my own. Where would you like the pictures posted? And btw... your progress is freakin' incredible. Such an inspiration. Keep it up.

Mary :: A Merry Life said...

People love challenges because it gives them a goal to work toward. A lot of people can't imagine the end result of their big goal of losing 20, 50, 100+ pounds. Challenges help break up that goal and give small goals to reach. Plus they are fun. It seems like everyone is doing challenges right now (seriously I'm almost sick of them), so I figured you would jump in eventually. All that being said, yours is simple and I am in. Picture will be taken today and post tomorrow! Woot!

Becca55 said...

Im in! sounds like fun

Emma said...

Hi tony - i don't have a blog but I'm in starting from today (or as soon as i find some batteries for my camera!) I had a weight gain at weight watchers yesterday so this seems like a perfect time to drag in some extra motivation. your blog is my absolute favourite of the dozens of weight loss blogs i read and is a constant source of inspiration in my every day life!

MochaTrina said...

I'm in!!! WOW to your transformation! My prize will be my new svelte bod.

Karen said...

Count me in for the challenge - I love this idea! I've been getting a little complacent with my food/eating lately so this is a great opportunity to buckle down again and get back to being serious! I will make a post with my "before" pics on my blog tomorrow!

Jenn said...

I'm all in baby! w00t! The countdown to a super sexy me starts right NOW!

Lola said...

LOL! I'm originally from Missouri!

I need this challenge.

Congratulations on the results of your hard-work!

TeeTee_71 said...

I'm in on the challenge!! I'll post the pic tonight! Don't worry about a prize for me! Results are all I want out of this! :-)

Israel said...

I'm in for sure bro! Missouri 60 it is! That's our challenge.

I'm on board 100%.

THE FIT MISSION said...

Hi I heard about your challenge from another blog and she directed me here. I am on my own fit mission and would to join this challenge. I don't really know where we are suppose to set up out picture but here is my site www.thefitmission.com the one in red was my last picture and was done 06/21/09 and i am ready to do this. Here we go Missouri 60

~*~DawnSC~*~ said...

I'm in too.

I don't know if I'll make the biggest change, but I know I'll make a change!

Hellz yeah!

DawnSC @ http://byebyetomybigbutt.blogspot.com/

Ida said...

Read about your challenge on another blog. I am in. I've lost 60 lbs in the past year and am 20 lbs from goal. Don't know about winning aprize, but having a challenge to work towards is always a good motivator

Jen Hardwick said...

I am on board. I am terrified but this has finally spurred me to put a pictur of myself on my blog. I have been avoiding it with the lame excuse that I wanted to wait until I found a picture of mysefe from before January (when I re-started weight watchers). Thanks for this, you have helped me overcome a big obstacle...pictures.

Diane said...

I'm in and my picture is up on my blog!

Sandie said...

I'm in!! 60 days, big changes!

Colette Marie said...

I like the challenge and I'm also!!

Lisa said...

A picture is definitely a commitment! I will post a picture by the 30th of June! I am definitely in!

Bella said...

I'm in. Here is my post with my beginning pictures.
http://www.healthyandbella.com/2009/06/missouri-60-challenge.html

groovydaddy said...

Hopefully entering on June 30th counts. If so I'm in. This is the first time I'm putting a link to my blog out to the public, so here goes.

http://groovy-daddy.blogspot.com/2009/06/missouri-60.html

Debby said...

I just found you today. I'm off looking for my camera now.

Tasha said...

This is my first time to your blog, and I'm in awe of your accomplishments. I'm in another challenge to get fit but it's totally different from this, and I'd love to join this one too. I'll take a photo tonight and work my butt off for a healthier,slimmer looking me!

Thanks for the motivation!

that TOPS lady said...

I just found out about the challenge today and today is the cut off! I will do my best to get a pic posted before midnight! Thanks for sponsoring this challenge!

Action Jackson said...

Took my pic a few days ago. Great idea Jared, can't wait for day 60.

that TOPS lady said...

I'm in! Here's my blog where I posted my before pic:
http://thattopslady.blogspot.com/

wildfluffysheep said...

Hey hope im not too late :D I took my picture already but forgot to mention I wanted to take part!

Debby said...

OK, pictures taken, and posted. Not an easy task! I'm in!