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02/01/2007
Big Loser
So my co-worker and I started this competition at work. The Biggest Loser. You know, like the reality show. I am sure you have heard of people doing it--at my work each competitor gives $20 to join and after 8 weeks whoever loses the highest percentage of body weight wins all the money. We had 22 people sign up. That's 440 dollars. Yeah, I am all over that money.
I went out this weekend and bought a heart rate monitor. I remembered reading this post from Lolly a long time ago and it made an impression on me. So I bought the exact same one she did. That's not strange is it?
Anyway, this heart rate monitor is awesome. It tells me how many calories I burn and how long I stay in my target heart rate zone. It is like my own personal trainer yet in the form of a cute pink watch. I love it.
My goal on the plan isn't really to lose weight...it is to win. Losing weight is just a bonus. What is it about competition that gives me more motivation than anything else? I have sized up my competitors and figured out what I need to do to win and I think I can do it. I am doing it all very healthy-like which is more important than winning I know. Just slightly.
Beyond the competition, I am excited to be on a plan. I am within healthy and normal weight ranges but I have long wanted to take things a step further and see how I could change my body. Why not right?
So I share my plan with you to hold myself even more accountable. I promise I will keep you appraised even if I fail. Which I won't. This is going to be fun. At least that is what I need to keep telling myself.
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I am sure you will stick to it and even if you don't win, you probably will be in the best shape of your life.
I am sure has to count for something! And yeah, I kow 440 bucks is a great motivator too.
Good luck.
Posted by: lisa | 02/01/2007
Hmmm . . . aren't you forgetting to tell one little part of the story, Missy? The part about the pre-game warm up. ;)
Posted by: susan | 02/01/2007
Best of luck to you!!
Posted by: Stitch-n-Snitch | 02/01/2007
Good luck!
Posted by: Lauren | 02/01/2007
Heart rate moniters are possibly the best tool to use when you are working out. You are not getting aerobic exercise unless you are at a certain heart rate and having an instant read moniter lets you know immediately where you stand. Good luck to you grrl!
Posted by: erin | 02/01/2007
Hey, yeah, I bought the exact same heart monitor after reading about it on Lolly's blog too! Isn't it great?! Makes such a difference in your workouts to know how hard you are working. Anyway, good luck with your challenge. I always think you look so great, but it's always good to push yourself.
Posted by: Kim | 02/01/2007
I'm cheering you on! What great motivation.
Posted by: tiennie | 02/02/2007
Once again, you and I are on the same track. I just joined Weight Watchers (2 weeks ago) and have already lost 5.4 pounds. There are a whole bunch of people doing the same at work. Helps so much with the motivation!!
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: mary | 02/02/2007
go erin! i am cheering for you. i should probably start something like that too, i could do with shedding a few kilos (or more!) and everytime biggest loser is on i make plans to...of course nothing ever comes out of it. maybe i just need one of those *cute pink heart monitors to get me going!... :0)
Posted by: vera | 02/03/2007
That's a great goal to get you motivated. I might actually get the heart rate monitor thing too. Sounds like a good tool. Good luck to you and I hope that you win!!
Posted by: Wanda | 02/04/2007
Good luck! If you're one of those people who can do whatever you put your mind to then you're going to have no problem winning this competition!
Posted by: Erin | 02/04/2007
I really enjoyed your family photos and trip to Thailand! It was fun to see a part of the world I've never visited and don't know very much about. How much fun to be there with your sisters too!
Congratulations on finishing the CPH! I hope Glee is working out well so far.
I just started working with a heart rate monitor too, for cycling. Before I used it, I worked a lot harder than I had to, and was probably not receiving much benefit. Now I feel like I'm working more efficiently, and for the first time in my life, I have leg muscles, LOL. Good luck to you in the competition -- I agree that nothing is better than a good competition for motivation!
Posted by: Debby | 02/05/2007
right after i read this post i went to my nutrition class and we talked about heart rate monitors. is this divine destiny? i think it's time for me to keep up with the jones' and buy one for myself.
i'm fully rooting for you to win! cute toys are always a motivator too. you've got this in the bag!
Posted by: Rachel I. | 02/06/2007
You are so going down!
Posted by: freerangeliberal | 02/14/2007