After spending multiple hours, splashing my excitement upon the faces of my co-workers regarding the start of my upcoming challenge, only to be met with criticism and unrealistic questions. I came to the realization this battle is not meant for the weak or the "energy vampires" whom often circle when excitement is so clearly visiable.
DietBet is a new format to me and touches every motivation sensor in my world. Intrinsicly, nothing moves moutains in my mind like the rewards offered to our lives when we are physically healthy. Over the course of the past few years, what started out as a healthy (non-medicated) option for for stress, I began exercising on a regular basis. This habit has only flourished as I experience the energy and self-confidence it brings.
Now the confidence is coupled with the excitement and challenge of being a part of the 4% club. Being a avid horse race gambler, I pursue the odds and often aim for the long short for the obvious pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. 4% isn't a comparison to the rush I get from the track. Rather its the extrinsic motivator I need to continue to wake my friends and family with a smile and a positive approach to the days problems.
Today is the beginning of the challenge and the excitement for the potential that lies ahead is the type of energy I welcome.
Best of luck to all. See you at the finish line.
Forrest
IG: @inked_teacher