This is my first ever attempt at a public weight loss Challenge and my inclination is towards fear...but I have chosen instead to have determination take over, I have begun making "Fear Not" note cards and I will overcome... 5% of 224# is 11 pounds in 8 weeks..Lord, help me do this for your glory, the good of the team and the health of that loss in areas of physical abilities to move better, the lowering of blood pressure and the decrease in pain in knees and ankles. May I learn more good nutrition that can continue on the lifestyle of gluten free and anti-inflammatory which I have been learning. And may I Crave God , not food in daily life from this day forward. Now help me figure out how to put this into a format that others can relate too and I long to be a good team-member whatever that entails.