I came across StepBet back in June, and I thought it was a pretty great invention. I've done 4 StepBet games and am currently on my 5th. I've successfully completed my goals every week. Ive even started running, focusing on only 1 mile (in addition to my daily step goals) in order to improve time/speed. Im really happy with my progress, even though I haven't lost any weight--Im much more active than I was earlier this year. I'll keep doing it, that is until my steps get crazy unreachable. I love StepBet. I feel like its something that I can actually obtain. That doesnt mean that it isn't hard. Some days its super hard to get all those steps in. Im not necessarily motivated by winning money (ive only won $5-$8 each game), but I am motivated by not wanting to lose the money I bet.
So now Im here at DietBet. I never thought that I would have any desire to do a DietBet game. And even thinking about it intimitades me even more. Losing weight has been an on going battle for me over the last 13 years. I started "trying to lose weight" at the age of 13. Over the years, Ive had seasons of great sucess. but I've always gained the weight back. I wont disclose my weight, but Im not the heaviest Ive ever been. BUT I am the most consistent with being active than I have ever been in my adult life.
The reason I am wanting to do DietBet is because I want to lose weight, but because I've been doing this for so long, my motivation quickly disappears. However, with the successes that I've had with StepBet, and that fact that its on my mind DAILY, multiple times a day actually, I think that DietBet could have the same affect on me.
During my first StepBet game I checked in on the activity board daily. I didnt necessarily post everyday, but I read almost all the posts. I need accountability, but I am scared of accountability because Im afraid of sharing my struggles and failures. I have about 6 days before the Kickstart game that I am wanting to get into begins. It goes from Dec 11-Jan 7. I'm not necessarily worried about Christmas, but my birthday is during that time. Maybe ill just wait a few days to celebrate and eat all the cake. I dont know!
SOO MANY NERVES.