As a 44-year-old homemaker and mother of 11 in Orem, I was interested in the 100-Day Heart Challenge for three primary reasons: to improve my overall health and get in better shape, have a goal I could complete (with my children's support) since I'm always helping my children to achieve goals, and to fulfill a lifelong desire to visit Israel, if I win the grand prize!

I am a 38-year-old Salem resident who has been married 12 years to the love of my life, works for the Veterans Administration as an LPN, and enjoys being an aunt to 8.5 nieces and 6 nephews.

I am a 38-year-old former college professor turned full-time Springville mom, busy raising a teenager, a daughter with severe disabilities, and twins, and I'm participating because I want to make sure I'm around to take care of them, especially my disabled daughter.

I am a 30-year-old stay-at-home mom from Payson who loves her husband and three children and I want to set an example of healthy living so I can enjoy being with my family for many years to come. Plus, my husband said he'd never survive raising our children by himself so I better take good care of myself!

I am an upbeat 42-year-old Springville mother who loves to laugh, write, shop and spend time with her husband and son.

I am a 43-year-old busy mom and homemaker from Spanish Fork who is very overweight and ready to make some lifestyle changes so I can truly enjoy my children & husband.

I am a 48-year-old mother of 10 and grandmother of four from Provo who loves the outdoors and is excited about getting in "heart-healthy" shape for family backpacking trips this summer.

I am a 47-year-old mother from Springville who is determined to make her future longer and healthier or die trying.

I am a 41-year-old busy baseball Mom from Pleasant Grove who has been married for 24 excellent years with four great kids.

I am a 62-year-old mother of five and grandmother of eight from Provo who is totally grateful for this opportunity to improve.

I am a 61-year-old Provo resident with a skinny, super-healthy spirit in an overweight, somewhat-healthy body wanting these two opposites to meet, accept the challenge of change and move forward.

I am a 57-year-old female physician who lives in Provo and is committed to caring for women and helping them improve their lives and willing to set an example for my patients by incorporating healthy lifestyle principles into my own life.

I am a 35-year-old Springville resident who, in recent years, has been a mom, wife, CNA, teacher, race car driver, public relations person, guest on a national talk show, mourner, daughter, sister, gambler, aunt, friend, and patient. Now, I just want to be the biggest loser!

I am a 50-year-old mother of four from Orem whose goal is to become healthy and learn the things I need to know to teach my family and friends how to be healthy also.

I am a 55-year-old mother and grandmother from Orem who works full-time at BYU and loves gardening, shopping, reading and enjoying time with my family. I'm excited for the 100-Day Heart Challenge to assist my desire for a longer, happier, and healthier life!