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.
You 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.
You 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.
Jennifer
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!!)
Emily
Your comment totally made me laugh out loud! Thanks for the vote of confidence–and the smile!
Kristina P.
I LOVE that picture of you. I think it’s so real. I will vote for you. For Chick-Fil-A. ;)
Emily
Thank you, Kristina! Gotta love the CFA!
Charlotte
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
Emily
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
Lori Gilson
I just voted for you! I would love to see an awesome mommy blogger- mompreteneur, like you win. XOXOXOXO
Emily
Lori, I like you. Lots.
Camille
I love your fitness face!! You deserve to win! And I’m going to make sure you do :)
Emily
If anyone can do it, you can! ;)
Lady of Perpetual Chaos
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!
Emily
You are so sweet for trying! Don’t worry about it–your kind words count as a vote in my book!
Brandie
I voted for you but I am not happy about it hahahaha!!
Emily
That’s okay because I am SO happy about it! ;)
Quinn
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!
Emily
Quinn, thank you for that, especially today when I’m sick and laid up in bed. I look far from hot, trust me!
Von
Of course I voted! I love you, and I hope that you win!
Emily
Thank you! I think I’m up to like 113th place but that’s better than last! ;)