Most bets we make are completely in the hands of chance. How often do we get to decide whether or not we win. This is entirely under our control. The big question is, do we have the control? I don't know about you guys but this is by far not my first attempt at losing weight. It's been a struggle since I can remember. It's honestly hard to look back and remember a time where I wasn't concerned with how I was going to get back on the weight loss wagon (which meant I had fallen off again). It's exhausting and takes a lot of time and energy out of one's life. To someone who has never been faced with this struggle, I'm sure it seems so easy but it's much more than eating right and exercising. Our minds and lives can interfere at anytime and we usually allow them to win. I wish I had Chris and Heidi Powell here to coach me along the way but I need to find the coach within myself and make this the last attempt. Money is a great motivator to start but the real reward is achieving a goal and keeping a promise to yourself. I've decided for the first time ever to not hide my dreaded number and share my weight which is a huge step for me. Allowing for it to be known is as embarrassing to me as the no shirt weigh in that Chris and Heidi make their contestants do on the show. So with that said I am beginning this at 258.8 lbs and my goal is to lose 10.4 lbs by the end of this challenge. Best of luck to everyone!