Biggest Loser?

For the next twelve weeks, I will be trying to lose weight to win the grand prize, half of the overall cash raised and a paid day off. It started yesterday, Wednesday, January 19, where I turned in a dollar to weigh in for the week. By the end of each week, the person who loses the most percentage of weight, wins half the weekly pot.

I've started out strong for someone who was a heartbeat away from a heart attack. I've walked during lunch and climbed five flights of stairs to my office. I even did 15 mins. on the elliptical machine at home which says I've lost around 80 fat calories. Today, I've walked the circuit twice at lunch, climbed the five flights combined (walking a flight each time I go up to my office and three flights at lunch), worked 20 mins. on the elliptical burning 115 fat calories! Also, I squeeze my thighs together and tighten my buttocks and abs to the slow count of 100 at least 3½ times while riding the train.

Now my past experiences in trying to get healthy, I start but was never able to stick to it. I am starting out strong this time because I felt I needed to do it boot camp style like my friend Carmanisha did last year after having her baby.

I know exercise is only half the equation, but I have tried to eat less than I usually do, which is still a lot. The diet part is the hardest part because I have a love affair with food. I really love food even when I'm not depressed nor anxious. I especially love free food, and there is always plenty of free food at work.

Wish me luck!