The Challenge

What really prompted this journey was a weightloss challenge in our area. It is a 12 week competition and the top three "biggest losers" (body percentage not pounds) win actual money. I figured I could do well in 12 weeks putting my mind to it and give me something to really work for. I have been overweight so long that a little incentive would be good...And we leave for a Florida vacation in 4 months so this weight loss would be at a great time. I want to be able to run and play with my child and not be selfconcious about my appearance all the time. I see photos and don't even want to keep them because I am so unhappy with my appearance. So I am hoping this challenge will jumpstart a year (365 days) of making healthier choices with food and exercise.
I weighed in at the initial weigh in and got measured...Brace yourself it wasn't good, but it leaves major room for improvement. 194. I have now had a day and a half to make changes and all is going well. Stayed within my calories and went to the gym. I am improving well after a knee injury. More later I must go paint with a cutie...