Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

With recent economic events and major job losses, more people are becoming homeless, there are many people out there especially families who do not even know where their next meal is coming from.

While watching the biggest loser on t.v, I found that there is a thing where you can pledge to lose some weight, and for every pound lost they will donate 14c to the local food bank.

well I figured that we could do better than that by using this site to raise money.

I have used this site before to raise money for the guillain barre syndrome.

But now its to help the poor families of America who not only are freezing on the streets this winter but are literally starving to death.

I am a little embarrassed to say that I currently weigh 196 pounds which is I guess a little over 13 stone, i am only 5'3 so it is a lot of weight to carry for my frame.

I wanted to lose weight but had no incentive before, but hearing about those poor people starving and charities unable to cope with the demands, they need as much help as humanly possible.

now my goal is to lose 68 pounds, which should take me to about 9 stone. its a lot of weight for me to lose and my willpower has been weak in the past, but I am determined to do it.

so I am asking for anyone to please donate what little they can so that someone else can feel the benefit. Please do not donate too much, these times are hard for everyone, but anything is gratefully received.

many thanks and God bless.

I will keep this site updated with pictures as regularly as possible and let you know how much I weigh week to week.

thanks Amanda xx

16th december 2009 -  weigh in 190 lbs woohooo!!!! lost 6 lbs since I started