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The Biggest Loser

   Posted by: Kate   in Life

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I’ve decided that it’s high time I chuck this extra weight I’ve carried for awhile. My gym is having a “Biggest Loser” competition ala the ABC television show and I think this will be just what I need to get motivated. While I’ve had a gym membership, I’ve really had a hard time getting myself up to go. I think the two biggest things that will be helpful are:

a) It’s a competition with a winner and some sort of prize. While I’m hoping its not a restaurant gift certificate, because, that would just be mean; I don’t shy away from competitions once I enter them. In fact, I double my efforts to win. I’m going to be going to the gym every night to get a leg up on the others in the group and trying desperately to get my mile down to 8 minutes.

b.) It’s a structured plan over 8 weeks. So I’m hoping I learn what I need to do in order to keep this up after the competition is over. It includes both workout and nutritional counselling. Plus the group workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays is going to feel great! I’m also counting on them to be my support and encouragement group.

I start this Monday and if the embarrassment of weighing myself in front of other perfect strangers is not enough to get my ass in gear, I really have no idea what will be.  

I have always had a love affair with food. It’s been my emotional comfort since I was a child. While I won’t be giving up the things I desperately love, I need to love them a little less.

Wish me luck.

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6 comments so far

Janiece
 1 

Luck! I’m trying to get motivated myself. While I’m pretty disciplined about exercising, my “input” and my “output” usually don’t match. I’ve had pretty good luck with Weight Watchers in the past, so I may try that again.

January 19th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Shawn Powers
 2 

First off, how did I not have your blog in my feed reader? Fixed.

Second, good luck! I posted today on my own blog about the need for me to decrease. Maybe we’ll all try to lose some weight, and motivate each other. At the very least, misery loves company.

And I’m friggen hungry. :)

January 21st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Kate
 3 

One Apple, One orange, and water.

My stomach is going, ‘Nom, Nom, Nom!’

I might have to do a ‘hold yourself accountable’ page. :)

January 21st, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Jeri
 4 

How did I not figure out you had a blog. (Because, well, I don’t pay attention.)

Good for you on the structured program! And your new accountability page is very attractively designed. ;) I’m going for a less-structured ‘better habits’ approach, with smaller portions and more exercise. Or at least it would be more exercise if I could ever kick this coughing-flu bug to the curb.

And btw, thank you VERY much for the Portal Christmas card, my geekish sons were thrilled.

January 22nd, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Kate
 5 

Haha. I think I need a more structured program, because if I don’t, I’m going to get sloppy. Once I’m comfortable in the life style changes, I’ll pull back on the rigidity. :)

And you’re more than welcome with the card! :)

January 22nd, 2008 at 4:05 pm
R
 6 

Don’t do it for less than $1 million.

January 23rd, 2008 at 11:00 pm

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