I am fat.
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| Before and after: ten years apart |
What’s up with me stating the obvious, huh? Haha. Well, I have always been on the fat side, actually, but now I’m even more so.
I am so fat that I wear the same clothes over and over because my old clothes no longer fit and I don’t like to buy new ones because I don’t like dressing up anymore because I don’t like the way I look. 🙁
I know it’s no use being depressed when I’m not doing anything about it, so I’ve decided to make a move.
The thing is, I’m a bit competitive. I like challenges, shall we say. Why do you think I joined this A-Z challenge?
Two years ago I managed to lose 8 kg and why was that? Because of a challenge. I had a bet with two friends about it and because I am a Monica* I dropped the kgs.
Unfortunately, those two friends did not keep up, so I lost my motivation as well, because I am oh so easily influenced like that. :-/
So now I need a new motivation… a new challenge! And this time I don’t want to rely on other people losing steam for this and dragging me along with them, so this time it will just be me losing weight but the possibility of losing money still being there. So I will bet with myself. I’ll explain how that works in a while.
But first – the deal. I bet that I can drop at least 15 kg (my freshman 15!) – and keep them off – in 2013.
I will put S$50 into an account at the beginning of each month, and I will use that money to buy an ipad mini, which I really really and did I mention – REALLY – want, when I’ve lost the 15 kg.
At the end of this year if I haven’t lost the aforementioned weight, I will have to use the money some other way. I haven’t decided at this point how to do so, though, but it has to hurt. Any ideas? Maybe someone wants to bet against me or something?
And now – let the dieting commence!
P.S. If you want to keep track of my progress, just keep your eyes on the Myfitnesspal thingie over on the right sidebar.
*Monica – Monica Geller, a character from the Friends TV series, is extremely competitive.
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This post is part of the A to Z Challenge, a blog hop that goes through the alphabet for all the days of April except Sundays. I have decided to go with the theme of Alliterations.
I need to lose some kgs, too! It's so hard to get motivated to exercise when I'm already sweaty from just sitting. 😛 Init kaayo!<br /><br />As for your challenge, maybe if you don't drop the 15kg you could give that money to charity or something. Lose the weight or lose the cash!
Mao lagi, init kaayo! :D<br /><br />Lose the weight or lose the cash – I like how you phrased this! <br />Yes I think that sounds like a good idea.
I'm gradually stripping off some pounds, hoping to dump twenty in the next nine months. I think I can do it by continuing to reduce the portion size of my meals, including even more veggies, and following my exercise plan. That elliptical is a handy, if exhausting, device! Good luck, Dee!
High five, diet buddy! Sounds like a good plan. I think I'll do the same with food (calorie counting) and jog at least three times a week. Good luck to us! 😀
Hi, great idea and motivator for losing weight! Yeah, I could stand to lose some myself. I think I'll try this too, Thanks for the idea and good luck with your goal.
Glad I inspired you! Thanks and good luck to you too, diet buddy! 🙂
I am definitely in the dept to lose some weight. After 4 kids and bit of laziness I'm 15lbs "overweight". I would LOVE to tose 10… I'm a WIP.<br />Dani @ <a href="http://danibertrand.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Entertaining Interests</a><br />#warriorminion
Good luck to us 🙂
Well, I think you look outstanding in both photos- but best of luck! Aren't we all trying to lose that 15…sigh…
Aww thank you. 🙂
Mukhang mayaman na yung sa right… :D<br /><br />You look nice either way Heids 🙂
Madam na madam ba? Hahaha! Thanks!
I hate the D word, which is why I always need to do the D word. I've made a new commitment to myself, too. <br /><br />Jenn @<a href="http://j-scribbles.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Scribbles From Jenn</a>
Good luck!