I have needed this for a long time. My whole life I have spent being overweight. I was made fun of, never asked out in high school, and lacked so much self confidence that I had a hard time making friends. Overall, growing up overweight, for lack of a better word, sucked.
I've tried countless diets and programs and have always failed. First, it was Atkin's. Then, 6 week body makeover. HCG diet. Cabbage soup diet. All kinds of stuff. Some of which just made me worse off than I was before.
Two years ago, I finally started getting somewhere. I started really utilizing myfitnesspal and going to the gym. My sister would come over and do kettle bell workouts with me and my boyfriend (now fiance) would keep the workout schedule 5 days a week at the gym. In 4 months, I had lost 40 lbs! I felt great, started feeling better about myself, and looking better. Then, I started a new job at a restaurant. Being on my feet all day made me stop working out and the schedude made it hard to keep up with my diet. Long story short, I ended up gaining all the weight I had lost back and even an extra 30 or so. I had reached a whole new low in my life.
Now, with a new job, and added motivation with this DietBet, I'm ready to finally do it. I'm ready to finally take charge of my body and health and lose this weight! I have a year and a half to look great for my wedding and be healthy enough for me to start a family with my soon to be husband.
Good luck to all of those who are struggling like me. We can do it!