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A snowball’s chance

March 30, 2011 by Emily Hill 18 Comments

When it comes to winning a contest or sweepstakes of sorts, I thought Publisher’s Clearinghouse had the worst odds. I was wrong. I thought it would be fun to enter two contests (not sure why I decided to do them at the same time…maybe because I can’t help but multitask?), both done via Facebook. I quickly discovered I wasn’t the only one who thought it would be fun.

I think my latest rank for the Face of Fitness contest (Fitness magazine cover) is like 107th place. I glanced at the weeks’ past winners and realized the picture I chose as my “voting” picture is all wrong. A triumphant smile and hot pink event tee won’t get the votes. Nope. What I need are some rock-hard abs and a snazzy sports bra and tight spandex to properly display them. I also need to take the photo while doing a pushup, making sure the camera is aimed at my chest face. *sigh* If only I’d known before I’d submitted my entry, I would have gone on a week-long liquid diet, done the entire P90X challenge for 96 hours straight and bought new workout clothes from Victoria’s Secret.

Face of Fitness magazineYou can click on the image above to cast your vote!

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As for the Perform Beautifully contest (Oakley Women’s ambassador), I have less than a snowball’s chance because I’m not a yoga instructor, rock climber/professional dancer/personal trainer, Olympic gold medalist or marathoner who saved a litter of puppies from a burning building while qualifying for Boston. I jest. Sort of.

Oakley Perform BeautifullyYou can click on the image above to cast your vote!

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It’s all a bit humbling (or depressing, depending on your outlook), and yet I’m forging on, annoying friends and family with daily requests for their votes. And I’m doing it again because I’d really like to be ranked 99th or higher. That triple-digit number is kinda sad.

If you feel like supporting the What Was She Thinking? cause, I’d love your daily votes in the Face of Fitness and Perform Beautifully contests. You can vote by clicking on the images above or the links I just threw at you.

NOTE: The Face of Fitness only goes for a week. The Perform Beautifully goes until April 29th. So basically I’ll be half as annoying once this week ends. Nice.

P.S. You could always bookmark both pages to make it even easier to vote. I may have a snowball’s chance (or less), but I’m not going down without a fight…even if I have to take on the manly female bodybuilders.

Filed Under: announcements, contests & giveaways Tagged With: contest, Face of Fitness, Fitness magazine, Oakley, Perform Beautifully

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  1. Jennifer

    March 30, 2011 at 7:14 am

    I’m voting for you! Love the triumphant smile and hot pink tee (under which are some serious rock-hard abs and a snazzy sports bra for sure!!)

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 30, 2011 at 8:42 am

      Your comment totally made me laugh out loud! Thanks for the vote of confidence–and the smile!

      Reply
  2. Kristina P.

    March 30, 2011 at 9:03 am

    I LOVE that picture of you. I think it’s so real. I will vote for you. For Chick-Fil-A. ;)

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 30, 2011 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you, Kristina! Gotta love the CFA!

      Reply
  3. Charlotte

    March 30, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Have you clicked on the Face of Fitness link since yesterday? Because I may not be too observant, but I’m pretty sure that isn’t you. I found you and voted, though. Try this link: http://photos.fitnessmagazine.com/face-of-fitness-contest/13/2011/118

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 30, 2011 at 11:14 am

      Way to look out for me, Charlotte! Thank you! I’ve updated the links in the post. Perhaps the bad link is why I’m now 118th place… LOL

      Reply
  4. Lori Gilson

    March 30, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I just voted for you! I would love to see an awesome mommy blogger- mompreteneur, like you win. XOXOXOXO

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 30, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      Lori, I like you. Lots.

      Reply
  5. Camille

    March 30, 2011 at 3:43 pm

    I love your fitness face!! You deserve to win! And I’m going to make sure you do :)

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 30, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      If anyone can do it, you can! ;)

      Reply
  6. Lady of Perpetual Chaos

    March 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    You ARE the real face of fitness. And the abs of fitness. And the legs of fitness. I’m the jealous face of your fitness awesomeness. It won’t let me vote because of my security settings. Odd. I’ll keep trying!

    Reply
    • Emily

      March 30, 2011 at 7:14 pm

      You are so sweet for trying! Don’t worry about it–your kind words count as a vote in my book!

      Reply
  7. Brandie

    April 1, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    I voted for you but I am not happy about it hahahaha!!

    Reply
    • Emily

      April 1, 2011 at 10:53 pm

      That’s okay because I am SO happy about it! ;)

      Reply
  8. Quinn

    April 2, 2011 at 9:03 am

    Just voted… again! You better win, they’d be dumb not to have you as their winner because you’re a super-model mama with the most beautiful heart. LOVE YOU!

    Reply
    • Emily

      April 2, 2011 at 12:00 pm

      Quinn, thank you for that, especially today when I’m sick and laid up in bed. I look far from hot, trust me!

      Reply
  9. Von

    April 3, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Of course I voted! I love you, and I hope that you win!

    Reply
    • Emily

      April 4, 2011 at 12:06 am

      Thank you! I think I’m up to like 113th place but that’s better than last! ;)

      Reply

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