laura wallace wrote
at 9:10 PM on April 30, 2008


I just wanted to let you know that I am still doing the challenge and so far I have lost 20lbs.I still havent lost a pants size but they are getting bigger.I havent been able to work out for about a week and a half going crazy.I have health issues.Thank you for writing and congrats. Laura


Kellie Johnson wrote
at 9:31 PM on April 17, 2008


Congrats on the bp medicine news!  That is just fabulous.  I'm so happy for you.  Our number one priority for losing weight should be to improve our health and extend our lives.  You are certainly achieving that goal.  Hats off to you.  I hope you're still hitting the gym regularly.  I know you'll reach and MAINTAIN your goals.  Keep up the fantastic work!
 
-Kel



Emily Reed wrote
at 8:52 AM on April 17, 2008


You look great! Keep up the good work :)


Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 9:52 AM on April 07, 2008


Lorraine,
 
We are all so proud of your accomplishment and success.  You are a winner in our hearts.
 
Susan



Kellie Johnson wrote
at 8:18 PM on April 06, 2008


CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Congrats on your 3rd place finish.  I'm proud of your accomplishments.  Keep up the great work.
 
-Kel



Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 5:32 PM on April 02, 2008


Hi!
Lorraine, Hi! Bye!
 
(I wrote that for no reason)



James Gilchrist wrote
at 8:24 AM on April 01, 2008


H i Lorraine
 
     Your doing great. i'm just starting and hope to reach my goals ...... nice to know i'm not alone ...... keep up the great work! ! 
 
      And i'll vote for you .......



Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 8:18 PM on March 31, 2008


Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
That's all I have to say!
 
~Boo~



Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 8:14 PM on March 31, 2008


I think you did extremely well! You lost all that WEIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have a great personality and that influences you to have the confidence to win!
 
~Boo~ 



Ann Marie Frankfurt wrote
at 6:41 PM on March 31, 2008


Hey mom your doing great! After this challenge is over I'm going to keep reminding you all the time to still go to the gym.
 
love,
Ann Marie



Kelly Hall wrote
at 3:30 PM on March 31, 2008


Hey Lorraine!  I checked the site yesterday morning and it looked good for voting!  I love the participation.  Just wondering what you are doing for your diet?  Are you just eating healthier, no junk ?  I am stuck at my 12lbs right now.  I get so confused on how many calories I should be eating because I work out so much.  I don't want my body to go into starvation mode.  So tricky!  You are doing great!  Keep up the good work.  I have a goal of another 13 lbs before I go to Vegas in May.  That would make me happy!  Keep us posted on where you go on your trip!


Michael Langford wrote
at 9:40 PM on March 30, 2008


Good point - and I actually did contact Golds earlier in the week and this was the response I received  back yesterday.
" Thank you for request.  We have looked into the situation and will not allow the votes that any finalist has cast through bogus profiles.  Please rest assure that Gold's Gym takes this matter seriously and will resolve it."



Michael Reigart wrote
at 9:28 PM on March 30, 2008


Well well look at the preacher lady or should I say the wolf in sheeps clothing. I can't believe that you could call yourself a preacher and stoop so low as to place your own votes for the last couple of days. I wrote to corporate about you and the other lady Johnson. maybe you don't know it but all they need to do is look at the URL's on all the votes that you posted and will be able to see that you've been placing most of these votes yourself. I know that I am a Christian and I would never even think to stoop this low to win { all let me refrase that steal a competion} If you do win this thing I hope God pays you back for all your decitefulness that you've mustard up these last couple of days. Well good luck cheater !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Sonya Weitenbeck wrote
at 10:33 AM on March 30, 2008


Lorraine - I would love to keep in touch. Hopefully next year this time I will be at my goal weight! I added yesterday's weigh in to my numbers just to see how I did during this timeframe, and I hit 31 lbs lost during this challenge. I can't wait to have my bodyfat % measured at the gym this week, and maybe even my measurements.
 
Good luck, it looks like these votes are close! As we have all said before, we are all winners no matter the outcome.



Shae Nash wrote
at 1:22 AM on March 30, 2008


A final vote! Good luck!


Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 12:30 AM on March 30, 2008


Disqualified from what? I am not a challenger. Besides, my opinion DOES count. I am actually a grown woman who did not feel like posting my real age.


Ava Collet wrote
at 12:08 AM on March 30, 2008


Thats a heck of an opinion for a 12 year old...You should be disqualified!


Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 11:50 PM on March 29, 2008


I think it is a shame that some people are using this wall to be negative. If there is a complaint about the guidelines of this contest, the concerns should be taken up with Golds Gym itself and not with this challenger. This wall should only be used for encouraging and supportive comments about the amazing transformation that Lorraine has gone through. Lorraine has a huge support system and we all stand 100% behind her with our encouragement and our votes. We could not be more proud of her and her accomplishment, regardless of the outcome of this challenge.


Ava Collet wrote
at 11:46 PM on March 29, 2008


You give the challenge a bad name.. Voting for yourself....Its a fitness challenge for the person who has changed their life the most...Any one could have signed up and voted for themselves . When I saw your post from earlier on the week openly admitting you were posting votes for yourself. I was truly surprised. I joined Golds late in the contest and was not able to sign up for challenge and if this is what its all about. I dont want any part  of it..I also noticed that the challengers who were supporting you early on have stopped.. Did you take time to think why??


Michael Langford wrote
at 5:33 PM on March 29, 2008


Its ashame this  FITNESS contest turned out to be a contest about who can vote for themselves the most. Next year I hope they consider a new way of judging the winner..


Elisabeth Zernik wrote
at 8:18 PM on March 27, 2008


Lorraine, your friends and family are all so proud of all the hard work and committment you have shown throughout this challenge. You look absolutely fabulous. Your success could not have happened to a more deserving person. Everyone who knows and loves you is committed to helping you win this challenge and become an even better and healthier person at the same time. Knowing you the way I do, I know you will attain all the goals you set for yourself and we will have an even better version of yourself to know and love. We are all rooting for you.


Janet Klement wrote
at 6:08 PM on March 27, 2008


So, Lorraine, where are you going?  :-)


Sonya Weitenbeck wrote
at 8:23 AM on March 27, 2008


Lorraine - So glad to hear that your mom is doing better! I have been sick as a dog the last couple of days, and I hate it because I can't breath more or less exercise. I really miss my adrenaline rush!
 
Hopefully will be able to get back into the gym tonight. So here's a vote for you my dear. You all are doing great!



dan graziano wrote
at 4:46 AM on March 27, 2008


Annandale has really gotten behind you for the last few days. The front desk has been passing out flyers for you to all members leaving the gym. Im going to keep pushing them as well as getting my family to sign up and vote too!


Michael Langford wrote
at 12:18 AM on March 27, 2008


So you had a couple hundred friends and family who had trouble signing up???


Lorraine Frankfurt wrote
at 11:48 PM on March 26, 2008


Hi everybody,
Thanks to everyone who has been inquiring about my mom, and for all the good wishes and prayers she has been receiving.  She seems to have turned the corner today, and is moving towards getting better.  She is getting excellent care in the hospital.  They have her on antibiotics, potassium and a nutrition IV.  I believe she still has a long recovery ahead of her, but we'll take it one day at a time.
Thank you for your support,
Lorraine



Kellie Johnson wrote
at 11:20 PM on March 26, 2008


No worries, Lorraine!  You deserve every vote you get.  Being one of only 2 people remaining "competing" with you for votes, I don't feel "cheated" at all.    We're all winners - even those who aren't finalists!  Didn't we all go down this road to get healthy? That's our primary goal, not winning contests - the contest part is just a bonus! :-)
 
I hope your Mom gets better soon. 
 
-Kel
 
http://retrokel.goldsgymchallenge.com/profile/



Lorraine Frankfurt wrote
at 11:18 PM on March 26, 2008


I actually do have a large network of friends (kids in two different schools, softball, soccer, Gold's Gym, etc.) and family, most of whom were having a huge problem with creating the profile.  So for anyone who wanted to vote for me, I helped to create their profiles for them and cast their votes.  I sit down every night and go through my list, casting their votes before I go to bed.
 
I know the other finalists are doing this also, because I got a post from one of them 3 days ago in somebody else's name, and another's went up 80 votes over night.  We've all worked hard to get here and Gold's Gym has it set up so that we now have to campaign just as hard to get votes.  We're all just helping the people who want to vote for us.



Lorraine Frankfurt wrote
at 11:07 PM on March 26, 2008


I actually do have a large network of friends (kids in two different schools, softball, soccer, Gold's Gym, etc.) and family, most of whom were having a huge problem with creating the profile.  So for anyone who wanted to vote for me, I helped to create their profiles for them and cast their votes.  I sit down every night and go through my list, casting their votes before I go to bed.
 
I know the other finalists are doing this also, because I got a post from one of them 3 days ago in somebody else's name.
 



Michael Langford wrote
at 11:03 PM on March 26, 2008


640??


Jonathon Bernstein wrote
at 10:52 PM on March 26, 2008


I agree... Its one thing to  be ambitious about winning a challenge but its another to be dishonest....With over 300 votes today????!!!


Jason Weitenbeck wrote
at 8:18 PM on March 26, 2008


How'd you get 60 votes in less than an hour? You must know a lot of people.


April Rohrbaugh wrote
at 12:19 PM on March 26, 2008


Great job, glad to hear you made it in the finalist. I will also be praying for you mother's health, as well as your whole family's well being. You seem to be a very stong person & only getting stronger. Congrats again and keep it up.


Angela Bassett wrote
at 1:50 PM on March 25, 2008


Congrats!!!! One vote from me!!!!


Meeecha Calle wrote
at 1:23 PM on March 25, 2008


CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so proud of you....an inspiration without a doubt!! I am really working hard and hopefully it will pay off! Keep in touch! Meeecha  :-)


sdrtgdsf dsfgdfs wrote
at 11:32 AM on March 25, 2008


I would check your before and after Pictures, I think you might have mixed them up.



Amy P wrote
at 10:57 AM on March 25, 2008


Thanks for the vote of confidence! I'm afraid I have not been doing the work necessary to meet my goals but YOU have re-inspired me!!
Keep up the good work!
Amy



mary-anne wallace wrote
at 2:57 AM on March 25, 2008


Yes I continued the challenge , but I forgot to post my results. I am doing fine and hope to shed some moore weight , Lol. good Luck to you  and Congratulations .


Lisa Zech wrote
at 11:45 PM on March 24, 2008


I think your postcard pictures are switched around..... You have made a huge change in your body....You should be very proud of yourself. I  did just visit your business web page and will check back to see your progress on that site. Its always a challenge to start a business but it will be very fulfilling in the end. Greg goes to my gym, so I have seen him work  very hard eveyday . He has some sort of inner strength that keeps him going. He never seems to have a bad day , always keeps motivated and never gets off track. I am very proud of him and proud that someone from my gym made the finals.... Good luck  to you - in the end you  are all  winners.


Teresa Sweitzer wrote
at 9:58 PM on March 24, 2008


congratulations on making the finals.


Kellie Johnson wrote
at 9:39 PM on March 24, 2008


CONGRATS!!


Shae Nash wrote
at 6:29 PM on March 24, 2008


Congrats on making the top 3! I'm giving you another vote!


Paul Mollenkott wrote
at 10:25 AM on March 24, 2008


Thanks for your kind words. You are looking great! I have been voting for you every day

Paul

 

 




dan graziano wrote
at 9:28 AM on March 24, 2008


wow 162 you are looking good now! we need to keep pushing it in the gym and lose 20 more! it can and will be done! i am lucky to have such a motivated client.


cassie lukefahr wrote
at 10:29 PM on March 23, 2008


Happy Easter Vote!  Wow! It appears you are most definitely going to be a finalist!  Congratulations!


Lisa Zech wrote
at 9:37 PM on March 23, 2008


Under stats - the only thing I can change is bday and sex...Is there other choices in yours???




Lillie Craft wrote
at 8:23 PM on March 23, 2008


Just posted your Easter Vote.  I think you're well on your way to being a finalist.  GOOD LUCK!!
 
-Kel
 
http://retrokel.goldsgymchallenge.com/profile/



Sonya Weitenbeck wrote
at 5:56 PM on March 23, 2008


Lorraine - I hit that spin class this morning, and didn't feel a bit guilty having a piece of cake after lunch today. You can't make this a lifestyle change if you don't grant yourself a small indulgence every now and then. Too many times I have lost weight and denied myself so many things until I finally go off the deep end and have everything in site. So, hit that Body Pump class in the morning, and those guilty feelings will soon be gone.
 
So here's to a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the good work!
 
Sonya



James Walker wrote
at 5:16 PM on March 23, 2008


I voted for you good luck.




Jennifer Poole wrote
at 1:16 PM on March 23, 2008


You are rocking the votes!  Great job!  One final vote from me.


Kelly Hall wrote
at 11:30 AM on March 23, 2008


Hope you have your "passport" ready!  Good luck to you! One more vote!


Allen Rogers wrote
at 8:29 AM on March 23, 2008


Happy Easter


Ben Holliday wrote
at 7:10 AM on March 23, 2008


Last vote.  Good Luck.


Sonya Weitenbeck wrote
at 8:46 PM on March 22, 2008


Lorraine. Ya look great. Thanks for the vote again today! I hit the 28 lb mark today since the challenge started and I feel like a million bucks!
 
Good luck with the final day of voting. I will try to hit up everyone on Sunday between the gym and Easter brunch!
 
PS - Gave ya another vote my friend. Would love if you could stop by and throw another one my way on Sunday (I am lagging behind your great #!!!)
http://zowired.goldsgymchallenge.com/profile/
 
 
 



Jennifer Poole wrote
at 8:25 PM on March 22, 2008


Thanks for the vote.  I am still way behind you! ;-)  Here is another vote for you!


Angela Bassett wrote
at 3:04 PM on March 22, 2008


Great Job....you got my vote!!!


Ben Holliday wrote
at 9:25 AM on March 22, 2008


One More Vote!


Allen Rogers wrote
at 8:56 AM on March 22, 2008


way to go
I voted for you   Please stop by and vote for me



Pamela Schmidlin wrote
at 5:51 AM on March 22, 2008


http://pamelaschm.goldsgymchallenge.com/profile/
 
I voted for you!!
Consider voting for me please!! 
 
Thank you, and good luck!
 
Pam



Sonya Weitenbeck wrote
at 10:08 PM on March 21, 2008


So glad we can communicate again! Good luck with votes for the next couple of days!
 
Oh, and I voted 4 ya again!



Meeecha Calle wrote
at 9:29 PM on March 21, 2008


Hi Lorraine....a job WELL DONE! You look great!!  I would like to show you my support with my vote. I tell you this has been a challenging journey but your success is very motivating! Thanks for the encouragement and best of luck to you!! Meeecha  :-)




Kellie Johnson wrote
at 3:54 PM on March 21, 2008


I voted for you.  Please consider voting for me as well.  Great Job!!  CONGRATS!
  
http://retrokel.goldsgymchallenge.com/profile/
 





Ben Holliday wrote
at 1:15 PM on March 21, 2008


Hey no fair.  Youre not supposed to show your old pants like that!  LOL Thats wonderful. You have lots of votes and one more now.


Jennifer McNeely wrote
at 9:56 AM on March 21, 2008


WoW!!! Congratulation! Your doing Great! Keep it up!




Jenny Molt wrote
at 5:02 AM on March 21, 2008


Congratulations! I have lost 20-something pounds as well. Don't you feel fabulous?! I had to treat myself to new clothes. Have you done anything to celebrate? Good luck in the challenge!


Shae Nash wrote
at 12:40 AM on March 21, 2008


Wow! Great job! (i've been having trouble with the posts too!)
Shae



Kelly Hall wrote
at 7:07 PM on March 20, 2008


Holy cow...look at you!   You have my vote.  You did a great job!  I wish you continued success with this adventure and hope we can all keep in touch!


Lisa Zech wrote
at 5:20 PM on March 20, 2008


Are you sure you only lost 20 lbs?? There is quite a difference from before to after.  Good job!!!!




Karen Whitney wrote
at 3:37 PM on March 20, 2008


Nice Job!!!  I voted for you.
 
Karen



April Rohrbaugh wrote
at 11:39 AM on March 20, 2008





Mindi Greene wrote
at 9:52 AM on March 20, 2008





Sara Jennings wrote
at 9:09 AM on March 20, 2008





Sonya Weitenbeck wrote
at 7:45 PM on March 19, 2008





Monica Gonzalez wrote
at 7:34 PM on March 19, 2008


WOW!!! You are looking mighty good.  Keep up the good work-outs and good eating habits.  Good Luck!!!


Sara Jennings wrote
at 3:00 PM on March 19, 2008





Ben Holliday wrote
at 2:53 PM on March 19, 2008





Sara Jennings wrote
at 9:26 AM on March 18, 2008


You have done such a great job! This challenge has helped us allout. I wanted to thank you for the wonderful posts and the encouraging words! I hope you continue to achieve beyond this! Good luck in your challenge!


dan graziano wrote
at 8:29 AM on March 18, 2008


Good work Lorraine. Of course I signed up and had to vote for my client. Put up that after picture as well so everyone can see the progress you made. 20 down 30 to go, almost there, no stopping now! Goodluck with the voting, I will bug Dave to do this as well and we will have something up in the gym to get members to check out the web site and vote for you too. See ya later I'm sure.


Lori Ludwig wrote
at 1:50 AM on March 18, 2008


Hey Lorraine, I just happened by your site and thought I'd say hi. I'm so inspired by your fantastic weight loss. Well done. I'll vote for you!


Jennifer Poole wrote
at 8:39 PM on March 17, 2008


Thanks Lorraine - here is a vote for you too!


Ben Holliday wrote
at 5:45 PM on March 15, 2008


Thanks for dropping by my page.  Yes, its amazing how 20 lbs makes a huge difference and for me every pound right now is a battle because Im getting close to my goal.  Keep up the good work and enjoy the joy you get from your great success. 


Greg Sweitzer wrote
at 12:42 PM on February 29, 2008


Life isn’t about how hard you can hit. It is about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward.
With three weeks remaining in this challenge let us determine to keep reaching out till we cross our own finish line. Keep strong my friend. Keep encouraging others. Here is wishing you much success on reaching your goals.



Ben Holliday wrote
at 8:55 PM on February 24, 2008


Wow you are really doing this right!  Amazing work!  Inspirational!


Gene Szwarc wrote
at 7:52 PM on February 19, 2008


Nice job


Sara Jennings wrote
at 10:00 AM on February 18, 2008


Wow over 14 pounds! That is awesome! Keep it up! You are going a great job! I am sure that you already feel better! You are inspiring! Here is the usual "good luck" with a side of "you can do it" to start the week off right!


Macy McKim wrote
at 9:57 PM on February 10, 2008


You are doing great! Great job moving forward!


Lisa Zech wrote
at 9:28 PM on January 29, 2008


Youve lost quite a bit of weight already. Keep up the good work. I hope swollen ankles go away with weight loss! I think my feet have been swollen since my daughter was  born in 1994 !