I joined Diet Bet because I needed to hold myself accountable.  I wanted to make some changes in the way that I was eating and couldn't seem to stay disciplined on my own.  I had been talking about losing some weight for months and really hadn't made any serious attempts to make that happen.  I weighed myself about 10 days into the challenge and I had only lost a HALF POUND.  I was discouraged but didn't give up.  

Now I have to admit that I have not set foot on the scale since that last weigh in.  I can feel a difference in my body and I can see subtle changes in the mirror.  What that translates to in terms of a number I have NO idea.  I know that I AM losing and maybe on weigh in morning I will be pleasantly surprised at the amount lost.  Actually I am going to be pleased NO MATTER what the amount is. 

I have been focused on changing my habits and being aware of each and every calorie that I put in my mouth.  This is a lifestyle change.  Do I want to be successful at the end of this challenge?  Of course I do.  However, if it takes me longer than 4 weeks to reach my goal then so be it.  I am on a steady path to weight loss and sometimes that means a HALF pound a week.  That won't translate to a win in terms of this challenge.  It WILL be a win towards my overall goal which is to lose the weight and be able to realistically MAINTAIN it.  

I have decided that I am not going to weigh myself until the final day and we will all find out together just how much weight I have managed to lose.  Even then I am going to view this challenge as a success in my book no matter what the final number is.  I have created the habit of drinking a gallon a water daily.  I have stopped late night snacking.  I am eating 3 times daily.  I have stopped using cream in my tea.  actually I have stopped drinking tea all together!  SO, I feel really good about myself and my accomplishments.  I know that being held accountable with the Diet Bet challenge is the reason for my being able to stay disciplined and I want to thank all the other ladies who have shared their lives and struggles with the rest of us.  I respect you all for your honesty and hope that you are able to succeed and feel good about yourselves too.