So what happens if I lose?

Great post!!!! Such an important topic. I used to believe I could never lose my weight, it just didn't seem possible. I was too old, too arthritic, I worked too many hours, etc. Then I decided I had to take control of my healthy and made a conscious decision that I COULD do it and I WOULD do it. I found dietbet that month and never looked back. Positive thinking will propel you forward. It is all about changing your story. It takes practice but learn to listen to the voices in your head and catch the negative self talk and re-frame it for yourself. And don't let anyone else tell you differently! So take "I feel so terrible that I am going to lose this bet, I only lost 2% this month, what is wrong with me that I can't win?" to "Wow I lost 2% this month, yay me! If I lost 2% every month for a year, I will be down to here and that would be fantastic! I made PROGRESS!!!!" Victoria have you tried talking to your son? I bet you could turn him around to be a great source of support and motivation. I would tell him that you are determined to lose the weight. That you are human and you will have higher calorie, less than perfect days sometimes but you are going to keep at it. That you would appreciate his support in cheering you on and that he probably doesn't realize that he sometimes is sabotaging your efforts with his words. Everyone's journey is different - he just needs to understand that and that you are committed and would love his support if he could just c