Week 2
Today begins week 2 of our Biggest Loser Challenge. Although I am very pleased with my progress I know that when the reports start coming in today I am going to feel discouraged in comparison. I lost 4 pounds which is about 1.3% of my body weight but I’m sure there are going to be people out there who lose much more. Knowing that I’m trying to be prepared and one of the ways is to remind myself that I’m in a competition with myself. On Round’s advice I’m going to focus on what I want to accomplish and if I happen to win the money then it’s extra. Besides, my hubby is 1 of 2 men in the contest and as we know men lose weight much faster and easier than women.
To help keep things in perspective I have decided that if I meet my Easter goal (lose 20 pounds by then) I will let myself get something new for fitness; either a piece of equipment or Turbo Jam. I am obsessed with these infomercials. Right now I’m pretty happy with my FIRM DVD’s and treadmill but I’m guessing by then I’ll be wanting something to mix it up. Once I get under 275 I can start using the Total Gym again and I’m looking forward to that as well.
So my goal for today is to remind myself that just because others are successful it doesn’t mean that I didn’t do well. Four pounds in one week isn’t anything to sneeze at and even if I don’t win the money at the end I would gladly pay $100 to lose 20 or more pounds.
Bravo for setting the goals FOR YOURSELF. The problem w competitive weight loss groups and challenges is that we all lose weight at different rates, and those of us who are slower losers end up feeling like we’re not doing something right.
It’s unfair that our bodies don’t all do the same things, but some people just lose slower than others, and while you can stomp your feet and scream a the unfairness of it, in order to deal with it, you have to accept it, and just put yourself in competition with YOUR OWN fat and weight loss.
Good luck, with 4 pounds torched already you’re doing great!
Hi.
I’m relatively new to this site, so I have been catching up on your previous posts. You have done amazingly well to stay focused on your goals, despite all the ups and downs you have encountered since you embarked on your journey.
I will continue to check your progress,good luck!!
Cait
I have never lost 4 in one week, I think you did most awesome!
Four pounds is fantastic! You’re doing great, no matter what anyone else is up to. Good job!