I had been stuck between 22-24 pounds lost for about two months and got sick of it. I was eating fairly well, but some days were better than others. I was also only getting to the gym 3-4 days per week. I had been participating in a challenge at the gym to lose weight, but when I fell behind, the incentive for the $750 was not big enough to keep me going.
Two weeks ago, I bought tickets for Brazil this summer at the end of June and I thought I had better do something to kick myself in the butt. I am still working out with my trainer twice a week, but I needed more.... Since the carrot was not working, I went for the stick. I decided to enlist the help of my trainer. If I do not email him my food journal daily, it costs me $5. Saturdays are my hardest day to get to the gym.... if I do not go it costs me $15. That totals $50 per week. He gets to keep whatever he gets as a tip. So far, I have made it two weeks without giving him a dime. I am also down 5 pounds. This challenge ends June 28. I have 13 more pounds to go!
For the last two weeks I have made it to the gym 5 times a week and have written down every bite of food. I find that with someone else reading my food journal, I am more likely not to put the food in my mouth. I don't like being scolded. I have also stood in the front row of a step class (2 time to go ever). It was not pretty, but according to my heart rate monitor, it was a good workout. I had another triumph. I forgot my tennis shoes last Friday but did not give up on the workout... I had a swimsuit so I went to the pool. Last, I am wearing a suit today that I have not been in for two years. YEAH!
Slow and steady can still win the race, right?
