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Last night, at 1:30 in the morning, I was sitting in my video game chair in front of the computer, watching "Together We Are Free", the documentary that reviews the Rescue, Invisible Children's worldwide awareness event that got me hooked on the cause back in April. It was moving, just like their movies always are. I'm so proud and excited to see Connor and Alicia, my two adorable door kids at Livingston County shows, starting their own Schools for Schools groups in their respective high schools. They started the groups, but I know that at least Alicia is having trouble coming up with ideas on how to get people's attention.

Every time I watch the films, I feel inspired to do something, but I can never quite figure it out. Then suddenly, it hit me. What are the two things I need to do with my life, other than of course make money to pay bills? Well, first I need to find some meaning to my existence (I sit at my laptop all day long, every day). Secondly, I need to lose weight and get in shape (soon, or I'm going to suffer the consequences forever).

So I thought to myself, what about setting up a weight-loss, health-gain program for myself that not only benefits myself, but gives a financial donation to the kids in Africa while I'm shedding the pounds? If I can get my family and friends to donate a nominal amount per pound, I can start to accumulate some major dough for someone less fortunate than I.

To start, I'm going to need to find activities to do every day to start bringing my metabolism back up. I'm going to need to quit drinking pop and eating fast food, eat healthier, get out of bed earlier, and just change my lifestyle. I don't care enough about myself to do it, but do I care enough for the cause that I'm always popping off at the mouth about?

What do I need to get started? My camera charged, a way to track progress, a way to take donations, a scale, and a confidence that isn't just some stupid thing that no one will care about.

My current inspiration is this: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hadiamani/186332060151 Started in Michigan by two girls with a heart for Africa. Specifically, this: http://peacefeet.yolasite.com/

These girls have talents, and they use them, for good rather than profit. We all have bills to pay and we all have responsibilities. But what are we doing right now to show compassion for someone else, all the while improving our own lot in life?

I need to lose weight, to save my own life. These children in Africa need our help, to save their lives. This should be obvious, right?