I've struggled with my weight most of my adult life. I weighed 204 at my heaviest. I've done a variety of diets/eating plans, exercise programs, and everything in between so part of me is afraid that this is yet another "plan" that won't last.
On the flipside, I've also improved my eating A LOT over the last 10 years too. I've stopped eating fast food such as McDonald's or Burger King. Today if I eat out it's often Chipotle, and frequently their salad. I've also stopped drinking soda (including diet soda) because it's either empty calories or unhealthy chemicals. I'm far from perfect with my eating, but so much better than I ever have been.
Therefore I am hopeful about making healthy changes in my life. I am excited to be trying something new. I am definitely motivated by the opportunity to get paid to lose weight.
One of the things I like most about DietBet is that everyone has the opportunity to "win". Unlike many office competitions where people put money into a "pot" and the person who loses the most wins it all, it sets us up to be that much more supportive of one another over the next 6 months.
I'm going to need all the support I can get over then next 6 months. I'm great at doing things for 1 month. It's when I get to the 5 - 6 week point that I find my enthusiasm waning and the motivation slipping. So 6 months is a big commitment for me.
This is my post to call out my fear and empower that hope within. The belief that I am not sentenced to be overweight for life, and to have the courage to keep moving forward each day.
I welcome all supportive comments.