Team Got Chocolate Milk Update Final Results

The wait is over, I have the news…and it wasn’t what I wanted to hear. I just received an email from Team Got Chocolate Milk and it reads:

”Thank you for submitting your application to join Team CHOCOLATE MILK. While your entry did not rally enough votes this time, don’t let the competition leave you in the dust during the next voting period!...”

Yes that’s right, unfortunately I did not make it on to the team during this voting period. I was very much disappointed when I read the email. I really wanted to be a part of the team. The good news is that I have a chance to apply again. I’m not sure as to whether or not I actually have to apply again, but it wouldn’t seem fair to me to not apply again so I just resent my application in using the same video (I haven’t had a chance to make a new one yet, but I plan to do so soon).

So assuming that if my video made the small cut last time, only 8 finalists with only 2 winners, it should make it this time as the cut is larger, 25 finalists with 8 winners. I believe that they widened the cut amount due to the popularity that this contest has gained. That being said, there are going to be a larger number of people applying for the competition and having the opportunity to win. I can get in the door, but I need your help to make it the rest of the way.

This really will be a team effort. Much of what I’ve been writing about lately has been me talking mainly to myself to get myself motivated, but I’ve also been trying to encourage people who read this blog (friends, family, random strangers) that anyone can change and become better. Anyone can workout and get stronger and healthier. There are so many benefits to working out, most notably more energy, better mood, and decreased risk of long term disease.

As I said, this contest is a team effort, I cannot become a member of team Chocolate Milk without the help of all of you, much like all the Olympians could not have made it to Sochi without the help and support of their friends, family, and even those who donate to the Olympic Committee. I loved the celebration after the women’s skeleton race by USA Olympian Nicole Pikus-Pace when she realized that she had won a silver medal. She couldn’t contain herself, jumped into the stands straight to her husband and family screaming we did it! WE DID IT! She never said I did it, she always emphasized the “we.” I was very much inspired by that.

So, provided that I make the final cut for the next round of Team Chocolate Milk voting, I need your help! I need all of you to be behind me! Team JStreet! #teamjstreet I appreciate all of your support as I continue on this journey toward weight loss and healthier living. I appreciate your support as I continue to apply for Team Chocolate Milk. I appreciate you joining me in my journey, bettering yourselves and working toward your own healthy lifestyle.

My first week of riding is done. Total weekly miles from cycling and walking = 31.9 miles. Last night I rode 14 miles while watching the Sochi Closing Ceremonies. I did infact use chocolate milk after my workout and while I was sore this morning, I wasn’t as sore as I thought that I would have been. That’s my blurb training update along with my Team Chocolate Milk update.