I did something very uncharacteristic for me. I joined a weight loss competition that is modeled after the Biggest Loser. It began on January 2 and ends on April 2 and there are about 300 people competing. Normally, I would be too shy or embarassed to join something like this but this time I told myself it would be good for me and I joined. I don't have anything (or anybody) holding me back anymore. I know I need to get healthy and I know I would be such a more confident and happier person is I lost all of this excess weight, but I tend to hold myself back. Not this time. I am in it to win it and even if I don't win, I am determined to do well. My goal is to lose 40 pounds during the 3 month competition. Of course, if I lost more I would be ecstatic but my short term goal for now is 40 pounds. I know my problem is already going to be fitting in hours of exercise to my already hectic schedule. I work 2 jobs, am going to school, and have my baby to take care of. That doesn't leave a lot of free time but this is something I have to do. I need this for my life. I am going to work out every single day, even if it is not at the gym. If I cannot make it to the gym one day I will do an exercise DVD here at home. For the eating portion, I will be doing the weight watchers points method and writing down everything I eat. I may have to adjust things a bit as the contest goes on, but this is my game plan for now.
The first weigh-in was this past Saturday and all other weigh-ins will be on Saturdays from here on out. Here's my stats so far:
Starting weight: 270
That number does not make me happy but this will be the last time I see that number on the scale. It's only going to go down from now on.
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Good luck! I'm starting fresh with a lot of things this year too. I've been making excuses to not lose the weight I need to lose but I think my heart scare last week finally got my mind in the right place. Maybe we can help motivate each other. I'll be rooting for you to win!
Girl I know that you can do this. I will be here chering for you all of the way. let me know if you need anything!
If sounds like you have a hectic schedule. A way to get in exercise and yet still spend time with your child is to put your child in a stroller and take him/her for a long walk. Maybe as you get more fit, you can get one of those jogger strollers.
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