Lose weight the fun way.

Posted on March 1, 2015

The last Diet Bets I was in were just over a month ago. I've been really, really busy at work, which is good because I need the money. My daughter turns 16 over the summer and I'm trying to save up enough to buy her a decent car. I had only been working around 10 hours a week so had lots of time to spend in the gym, working out, eating healthy, joining and hosting Diet Bets and reading tons of health and weight loss articles. In the past 30 days, I literally went from teaching 2 students to 12!!! I work with kids in their homes as a homeschool/hospital teacher and also recently joined up with a private tutoring service. This means planning individual curriculum for 12 students in different school districts/grades, ability levels, etc. I have temporarily STOPPED going to the gym and had to cancel all my personal training sessions because I simply don't have time for it.

I HATE HATE HATE that I am an all or nothing person. I am either ALL IN...or ALL OUT!!! Since I haven't been in a Diet Bet the past month, I have reverted to drinking tons of Diet Soda and find myself going through the drive through very frequently. For the past two years, I have avoided fast foods except in emergencies and faithfully drank over a gallon of water a day. It was exciting going from a size 18/20 to a 4/6. I looked and felt great.

However, I am plain SCARED to get on the scale tomorrow morning and see what 30 days off has brought me. Is it possible to gain 25 lbs in a month???? You would think not...however, I can see it in my face, my booty and my now thundering thighs. I worked sooooo hard getting fit the past two years and have been really dedicated. I need to find a comfortable balance in my life, however, I am definitely NOT there yet.

I have just joined three new Diet Bets and am hosting a new Holy Fit!!! Bat VS Fat game which begins on Tuesday, March. 3. Usually I am very good about promoting it on my Diet Better Facebook group as well as other FB groups that I belong to. However, I haven't had one milisecond of time to do so and now it's Sunday night and I've got less than two days to get the word out. I love, love LOVE being a Diet Bet host and have been extremely active with Diet Bet.

So looking forward to warmer weather and springing into action!

Anyone who is looking for some inspiration and daily motivation and tips is welcome to join me in my new Diet Bet game which starts March, 3, HOLY FIT!!! Bat VS Fat - Thinners R Winners - 2

https://www.dietbet.com/games/60418

Let's make it a great March! Good luck to everyone!

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JILL

05/19/2015 10:44AM

How are you doing Gailsy? I don't know how I got on here. A few things that are working for me is to ask God to help. Please please please help me! I fast for a day with fruit and water if I am out of control. To me food is an addiction. I hope this is helpful! I pray will pray for you that you will over come!

Gailsy

03/02/2015 6:06AM

Wow...just did my weigh in....I did gain 25 lbs in a month. :( I was hoping that my hunch was incorrect, but I guess I know my body. I haven't stepped on a scale since my last Diet Bet ended a bit over 30 days ago. I guess it is important to at least weigh yourself weekly so the scale doesn't start sneaking up. I have had quite a sweet tooth lately and been eating candy, a lot..something I would haven't done in the past two years. Well hello March....I'm back in the saddle again. At least I'm starting at 168 instead of 219. I've got this!

DJ134

03/02/2015 6:05AM

Ooohhh, I SO identify, Gailsy! It is a constant challenge and I, too, am an all or nothing person (as I suspect a LOT of us dietbetters are)! It is really easy to slip off into old habits and I am trying to find a livable plan of action I can keep up for the rest of my life. I can go from doing cleanses and exercising for hours to stuffing myself and sitting on the couch all evening! THAT is not healthy and I can't keep that up.On another note, having raised 4 kids and hearing other friends struggle, giving a car, even a used one, may not be such a good idea (unless maybe she matches the $ you put into it). I know how we want to give our kids the world, but the world may be too much for them! Just a cautionary thought- I mean well. Gailsy, I think you are a wonderful person and appreciate all you do!!!

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DJ134

Agreed!!! Sounds like you thought it through and you have a responsible daughter! Hope everything works out fine and you can get back to your routine. I love all your posts and extra info- helps a LOT! Thanks!

DJ134

Oh, and YES, one CAN go up 25 #- I went up 14+# in less than 2 weeks. Yikes- I felt like crying, but I am battling down, again, and have 5+# to go just to get back to that point. Lost a month of dietbet challenges and a month of time towards my goal, BUT I am making progress and readjusting my strategies to not be so extreme and crazy! Onward and downward! (weight, that is)