Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on February 2, 2016

I am amazed at the comraderie of people that have only just "met" through the games. It is refreshing to see that people actually WANT other people to Lose, in which this case means WIN.

In one of the challenges I signed up for, the pot is over $100,000. That is incredible in that there are so many people that are trying to make their lives better by getting healthier. I'm sure a few are there for the money, but there are always a few people that are doing things for their own reasons. And, that is up to them. I am in 2 other challenges and in one of the them the moderator (Marcie) is just an awesome person that is so helpful and encouraging that I want to stick with her in other challenges until I get this weight off.

So, Day 2 now. Yesterday I went to the gym and got in 4 miles on the treadmill. I found I can walk as fast as I can run. That means that I am a very FAST walker or a very SLOW runner. I've always said I was a "plodder". LOL. In any case, I enjoyed it and followed it up with about an hour in the pool. That's why we joined that particular gym, for the pool.

One of my best friends from many years is doing a challenge with me and she has already lost 6 pounds! That is amazing and I'm so proud of her. Being on prednisone and trying to lose weight is a big challenge!

I had Subway chicken 6 inch sub yesterday from the "fit" menu. I don't think I could do without Subway, sometimes I just need to eat out. Inexpensive and good for you, what is better than that. And, GNC has protein powder on sale this week, so that was another stop.

The bottom line is that I have all the tools to do this: the support, the friends, the gym, the healthy food. So, if I fail it will be my fault, but hey I'M NOT GOING TO FAIL!

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Marcie

02/02/2016 3:51PM

That is fantastic - and hard in the Florida heat! You go girl!

EyesinFLDenise

02/02/2016 12:46PM

Just got back from Highlands Hammock State Park (it's full of alligators). It was hot, 83F and I was wishing I had worn shorts. Anyway, managed to get in over 5 miles! woo hoo!

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Marcie

02/02/2016 4:23AM

I really like your observation about the support on DietBet. I think people who are just in it for the money are going to be disappointed. The real purpose is to lose weight and gain healthy habits. Have I made money along the way? Yes I have and that is great. And it is really great that if you win you are guaranteed to at least win your initial bet amount back (even if DietBet takes a loss because of a higher than normal win rate). So for me on my journey, I win some , I lose some (because you can't continue to win them ALL) but most importantly, I have lost the weight I needed to and mostly keep it off (with a little cha cha cha now and then) with the support of all of these amazing people. I have learned a lot, had fun and gained healthier habits!And EyesinFL, you are off to a great start with a recipe for success - motivated, determined and as you say - you have the tools you need. And I see a person who is not going to make excuses - you are going to do really well I can feel it! Good luck on your journey!

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EyesinFLDenise

Thank you, I hope EVERYBODY is motivated. I really would like every single person to succeed.