Since Nathan is getting married in May, my side of the family decided to do a weight loss contest that ends the day before the wedding. Actually, it was my brother's idea. He decided to go running after Christmas and he was so humiliated because he had to stop and rest. He said he had never felt so fat and out of shape. So he challenged us to "Cosper's Biggest Losers" contest. We all committed to $50. We didn't have to weigh in front of anyone; we just had to go on the honor system (mistake #1). Anyway, we are doing the biggest percentage of weight loss and we will determine the winner when we all get together in San Antonio for the wedding. The participants are Mom, Dad, Jay, Pam, J.W., Ken, Darren, Vickie, Nathan & Jarrod. The winner will make $500. I've been on and off of so many diets in my life and you can tell by my size that none of them have been too successful. Maybe I shouldn't blame it on the diet, but on the dieter!
Darren and I decided low carb was the "weigh" to go so we were very motivated for about 2 weeks. Darren dropped about 10 lbs pretty quickly and I lost about 4. We totally blew it during spring break! After that, however, I've been pretty good and I think I've lost a total of 10 lbs. I've got LOTS more to go. Baby steps, Vickie....
Why is weight such an issue with so many of us? I know we should be blessed that we live in a country where food is plentiful and I do feel blessed, but I just wish I had more will power. Chips and hot sauce are not my friends anymore, but I certainly do miss them! It is hard to do without sugar and flour, too, but chips are my downfall.
I'll keep you posted on our progress. Wish me luck! $500 could buy me some cute new clothes in a smaller size!
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