So, I’ve completed my first week of our little weight loss challenge, and it’s a bit mixed. I’m enjoying the EA Sports Active game and its built-in 30-day challenge quite a bit. It most definitely gets me working hard and sweating, though I do wish it had at least an option for some guided stretching. The down side of the week is that my plan of “just try to eat better” was not super effective. Shocking, I know! That someone with life-long struggles with food and weight would have difficulty in simply “eating better!” Heh. So, I’m back to counting my points with Weight Watchers, which is kind of a drag but really works.
But I decided I needed just a touch more motivation, and I found it over at Loser Moms with Sarah and Devra. They’re running their own Biggest Loser contest, and they’ve put their money (well, all of our money) where their mouths are. Everyone who wants to play along chips in $10, and the person who loses the most weight (percentage-wise) between September 1 and October 15 gets the cash (I think some goes to the runner-up, too). I think they’re still open to new participants, so jump on in with me, would ya?
I am SO in this contest! Thank you for posting!
I want in! Thanks for posting this. Money just might be the root of something good for once!
.-= Erin´s last blog ..Sunday Morning =-.
I decided the other day I was going to start WW again and try and get back to a size 10 (wedding size). Money is a great motivator along with other Mom’s to push you along. Thanks for posting, will check it out.
oh man. I still haven’t signed up! Thanks for the reminder
I hear you about that whole eating well thing. Even on WW, I’m still like “oh, that donut’s only 6 points…” heh
.-= Nancy´s last blog ..Way Back When-esday =-.
Good luck and keep us posted!
Also if you get a Nike+, my friend Erin is putting together a September challenge to help keep us all motivated. She’s lost over 50 lbs in the last 5 months just by running! And she’s a SAHM to 3 kids and she does day care for another few kids and she’s crafty. No idea how she fits it all in but she is an inspiration.
.-= LauraC´s last blog ..(Un)Favorite Book Day =-.
Whatever gets you going! Good for you to get started & best of luck in the contest.