Dieting can be so hard when you are trying to do it on your own. So, my family decided to have a contest, like the Biggest Loser, to see who could lose the most weight.
The six of us all put $10 in a pot and the one who loses the most weight in twelve weeks wins the money. Now that might not seem like a lot of money, but when it comes down to it, it’s enough to motivate anyone. That’s a new pair of jeans.
My motivation isn’t just the sixty bucks, but a pair of jeans, size 12, that are hanging in my closet. Two years ago I fit into them perfectly and now, I wouldn’t even attempt to try and put them on.
When I first got sick with my pancreas I lost 120 pounds in three months the wrong way. My hair fell out and I looked horrible. I resembled a person on chemo.
I had never been so sick in my life.
So now, I’m going about it the right way. I watch my calories and I haven’t had a pop in two days and I’m drinking water like it’s going out of style.
So far, I’ve lost a pound and I couldn’t be happier. I know that I’m not going to be able to fit into those size 12 in twelve weeks, but I’ll be working my way closer to my goal.
The rest of my family better watch out. I’m just like my mom when it comes to games and competitions. I’ll push myself to win.
Smaller jeans here I come!
Published in the Citizen Voice & Times 5-7-09
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