Ok, so I don't who I have told and who I haven't, but I am going to lose weight this year. I am at my turning point and they say it will never happen until "that" does. Char and I have started our own little Biggest Loser team. We sent out an e-mail to those who wanted to join and we all put in $10 to start. Each month everyone e-mails their weight to Char and the person who loses the LEAST amount has to pay in more $$$$ (only $10). It helps that there is a money incentive because I plan to have to buy a new wardrobe when this year is up. So we were a little late getting started. We were back to the gym by Jan 4th, but we didn't get the eating thing down until the 11th. So I officially started on the 11th. . . no more sweets, no more coke, and no more fast food. I truly know your heart, brain and body have to be in it together. I make sure my gym clothes are packed every night, no excuses to run home after work. Days off are the hardest because I forget to eat or take my water with me. But every day I try a little harder and smarter to reach my goal. I don't want to take cholesterol pills anymore, I just, flat out, don't want to die this young.
So going back to the weight loss, as of today, February 22, 2010, 43 days into it I am down 20.2 lbs. You can be happy for me, I certainly am. I am probably annoying people with my calorie counting, fruit/veggie counting and making sure there is no cholesterol and is low fat with everything I put into my mouth. I even read my book "Lowering Cholesterol for Dummies", that I received for Christmas. If you don't know where to start, just start where you can. I don't do mornings, even though I could probably lose more than working out in the evenings, but I am happier at work and that is more important. I eat Subway if I forget to grab my lunch. . . lots of veggies and protein, but NO dressings. I now prepare my food for the entire week on the weekend so again no excuses. Next weigh in February 28,2010. I do not want to be the person paying in the $$.
The Biggest Loser has become a favorite of mine to watch on Tuesday nights. I feel like they helped motivate me into getting off my behind and back to the gym and to have a goal of my high school weight. . . I still think it is doable. No, I know it it is! I have many cheerleaders around me. They don't get upset if I have a slight set back, but they are always there cheering me on and asking how I am doing. I wish I had put up a photo, and I still might, but I hope the next time you see me you will see something different about me. I am happy and I am doing this. . . no matter what. So again, "Come what may and Love it."
