My gym decided two months ago that it was going to run it's own Biggest Loser challenge. It was going to give you two months to lose as much body fat as you could. When you did your initial weigh-in, they weigh you and take your body fat percentage. I figured "Hey I'm competitive. Why not." This is what inspired a keto diet, to further the progression. I was afraid since I was already two months into my training that I would be plateauing throughout this competition. Thankfully, the keto diet put me at better odds and I have had my final weigh-in this morning: I lost 16.6 lbs and 3.1% body fat since I weighed-in for the challenge. They will contact me in the next few days to let me know if I'm a winner!
1st place - free month of personal training
2nd place - 3 free months of gym membership
3rd place - 1 free month of gym membership
All participants get a little something!
On a very coincidental note, the Biggest Loser Season 8 premieres today!!! The theme this season is "Second Chances" and includes Danny from last season who already lost 150 lbs as well as a woman who lost her entire family to a car crash. I can already tell that I'm going to be crying every Tuesday. AGAIN. I feel pity for these people as much as I can relate to them.
The other day at the Bridal Shower, my aunt asked me what changed. Why I finally decided to get in shape. And I didn't have an answer. She suggested that maybe my brother's wedding was motivation. While she's definitely onto something, but I don't believe that's the whole motivation. I believe that finally watching The Biggest Loser last season was a huge inspiration. Watching Tara, who I very highly identify with, go through all this competition and progress just made me realize "She can do this. If I'm also the type of person who puts my mind to something and can always achieve it, why is my weight the one exception to this rule??" She just dominated every challenge and never gave up. How she didn't win, I'll never understand. But the point is that she was living what I should be doing. There's no reason that my weight should be the only thing I can't conquer.
But then that puts me on the slippery slope to thinking other things. Why did I never feel like this was something I had control over? Even now, after losing 40 lbs, I feel accomplished but I don't feel as though getting down to 130 lbs is something that I'm capable of. I'm stuck on a plateau that I can't shake and my brain just wants to accept that that's enough. That I'm not capable of more. How do I convince myself that I'm worth it? That I CAN do this. I've come this far....how can I let myself down now??
How do I even find answers to these questions????
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Girl, this is absolutely something you can do. It may not be easy - things never really are. But it will be worth it for so many reasons, the least of which will be the weight loss.
ReplyDeleteHow you handle this minor setback with your training can help you learn so much about real life. I know you know that. But do you really? Let it sink in for a second...
You are an incredible, strong, smart, beautiful, funny woman. You are very capable. And the times that are tough - where you just want to quit, you think you can't do it...well, if you think you can't, you've already lost.
You may have a hard time imagining being at your goal weight. That's ok. Your body will work itself out if you put in the hard work. And the end result will be better than you could ever imagine. Physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Hang in there. I'm on your side. You know where to find me if you ever need anything...