On the Brighter Side

I lost a grand total of FOUR, count them, FOUR pounds in three days. I was so happy to see that scale drop below 250. I think a good goal is to watch it fall below 225, then 200, then 175. I'm so excited to be on my way to accomplishing these goals. The things I'm learning from Brian, Kelly, and my teammates are priceless and I will continue to use them in my life, long after this contest is over for me.

First Elimination......Or Not, Thank Goodness

We went to the radio station today to be weighed and eliminate one team member. Fortunately no one was booted off of our team this week. The person we voted for was given a pass, because we haven't had enough time to work out. Elimination is going to be the part that I hate the most. Having to choose which of my teammates doesn't get to continue with us is soooooooo difficult. I just wish that we could all work out together for the eight weeks and then pick a winner. But I know that's not how it works, still it will be sad to see someone leave next week.

Motivation

Kelly, one of our trainers, has asked each of us to bring in a picture of something that motivates us. I had a hard time thinking of what to take her. All the pictures of me with a healthy figure are from when I was about 10 or younger. I've finally figured it out though. I'm going to take in a piece of paper with the words DOUBLE TAKE on it. Because when I am through here, everyone I haven't seen in a long time will have to do a double take when they first see me again. Like when I see my extended family this summer or go back to visit my old high school. That will be such a good feeling.

First Training Session

We started training today. It was a lot tougher than I anticipated. I'm not a completely inactive person, seeing as how I teach two-year-olds, but it was still a pretty difficult morning. My body just seems to be revolting from all this unfamiliar exercise. On the bright side at least I am doing well with the new diet. That should help with the exercising before too long.

Diet

We were given a diet yesterday at the meeting with the trainers. I've been following it pretty well. We're supposed to eat 5-6 smaller healthy meals a day. I'm actually excited to learn how to eat properly. For so long I've been eating poorly. I would eat when I was sad or lonely or bored or angry. I would eat until it physicaly hurt to eat anymore. I am so, so ready to make a healthy change in my life.

Nervous

I am a little nervous to start training on Monday. I've never been the most physically active person in the world. I can't believe I missed seeing us on the News on Thursday morning. One of my co-workers saw it though. She said that the trainers didn't seem very optimistic about all of us lasting through the first week because of their rigorous exercise plan. No worries though. I am determined to make it to the very end. I would be so sad to be the first person eliminated or, worse yet, be a quitter. I am about to go to our first meeting with the trainers, so we shall see.

Can't Wait

Hey Guys,

I am so psyched to get started with all this that I couldn't wait until Monday to start posting. I will admit to being a little nervous about starting the work-out program, though. I keep telling myself that it will be worth it and that I have a great support system in my family, friends, and co-workers. I know that this will be a great and possibly life altering experiance for me. It's such a great opportunity to take control of my health and my life agian. And I sincerly hope to inspire others to do the same. Well anyway, I'll post agian soon.

Thanks for the support,
Jeanne