Biggest loser challenge and another blog

Last Friday started a biggest loser contest at work. I have decided to participate. I wrote my goal as to lose 8 pounds and be able to run a 3k. But now that I have sat with this for the last three days I am upping the ante and going public. Yeah, I am scared. Isn't it easier just to not tell people so that they don't ask how it is going?

I am all excited about it now but what happens when I have one of those days? You know when the chocolate monster roars and i can't stop eating or what if I skip working out to go have fun or to actually study? If I don't tell anyone then no one will know but me and my failures will be a secret. But why am I so scared of making mistakes - of failing? Why don't I just jump, just get it out there. So that is what I am doing. I am jumping.

I am telling everyone that reads this blog that I have created another blog. I needed a way to track my food. I know it is boring to read which is why I won't put it on this blog and chose to create another blog. I have access to it at work so that should help plus every time I log into this blog I see it and it reminds me to record my food. So I have promised myself that i have to be current recording my food in order to read the blogs that I love so much. (Great motivation!)

I am also hoping to include some pictures in the other blog of the food I eat... I just have to get on that wagon. I am so not used to recording everything that I put in my mouth. It is really shocking.

So now that it is out there, feel free to ask, to check the blog or just to check back in 8 weeks. It ends the Friday before memorial day or the week after I visit Utah for those of you wondering and there is $150 at stake... so maybe a new outfit or massage would be in store.

For those of you who want to join me feel free. Post your goals for the next 8 weeks and then email me each Friday letting me know or just report to someone. I have to report my weight loss each Friday and I think that accountability will keep me on track.

In the good news for today, my work had a fun outing to the Phillies Spring Training. I did not watch much of the game. Why? Because I decided it would be the perfect chance to walk laps around the whole baseball park. I took a couple of breaks to socialize with those that I work with but I never sat down once at the game. Isn't that crazy? I also did not give in to any temptation of hot dog, beer, funnel cake or Cotton candy. All I had was a grilled chicken sandwich and water. And my work had provided me with a $15 voucher for food.... Yes I am slapping myself on the back but you know what I think I deserve it. I looked like a fool for two hours walking in circles and I had so many co workers comment on me walking. It was somewhat embarrassing but I survived.

I will survive anything that the next eight weeks gives me. Bring it on!