I don’t know what is wrong with wordpress, but the first two times I tried to post this, the comments didn’t work. Here we go again…
My office’s Biggest Loser Challenge ended today. It began on January 21st and 22 people participated. There was a $12 entry fee, and $2 fee per missed weigh-in and per each pound gained. In the end, the money pot was $428! Do the math on that one!
First place received 55%, second received 25% and third received 20%.
I came in second place with a total loss of 14.17% and won $107. First place was 14.54% and third place was 13.99% (very close!). I stayed in second place almost every week of the competition, except for a week in third, and a week in first (after I was sick).
Now it’s time to stuff my face again!
Just kidding.*
Participating in this was interesting. It brought on a lot of comments and questions about my weight and appearance, which is not something I am used to. I felt uncomfortable at times, just because I was unprepared to react to that kind of attention. I wonder if that will all stop now, that it is over?
Overall, I think the Challenge was helpful with keeping me on track with my healthy eating. I didn’t feel restricted by it**; it was kind of like a friendly reminder. And I’ve mentioned a few times how this made my relationship with the scale so much better – it taught me that the periodical ups and downs don’t mean that much – you have to look at the big picture!
*Although, I did save myself a homemade cookie to eat on my lunch break, and I was kind of “meh” about eating it. I thought it would be orgasmic or something, after not having sweets since 2/25. Guess not!
**Although a few times, I did ask Steven if we could not eat out.
Test Comment: Wow Kim! Only 14.17% left to go! ha ha:P
I’m very proud of you! And I am *quite* sure all the lessons you learned will stay with you. 🙂
Although…if you get your hands on some of Tori’s cookies, there’s a good chance you’ll have that “orgasmic cookie experience”!
Ah good, I wanted to say: Awesome! Congrats!
Congratulations! That’s a great little prize to go along with an impressive loss.
wow comments! congrautlations on fixing wordpress 🙂
even more so congrats on getting your $12 back, I’m still leaning towards those cute banana republic pants that you’ve spoken of . . . . .
I’m proud of you Kitteh, you’ve stuck with living a healthier life where so many quickly quit so however it is you choose to celebrate I hope that it contains a whole lotta inner joy because you have truly earned it!
Congratulations, biggest winner!! Ho ho. 🙂
Whoo hoo! Second place is awesome!
Do you think now that it is over, it will be harder to keep on track? I ask because I have two ‘competition’ things going on…one with bloggers that ends in a few weeks, and one with Mr. P and my Dad that ends July 4th.
diane – Thanks 🙂 I wonder if it was just the cookie I made or if it is all cookies now 🙁 That would be sad!
claire – Thank you!
Jen – Thanks. Ha ha. I wish it was more! Too bad more people didn’t enter 😉
DeAnne – Thank you! I do feel truly committed and I am happy and proud of myself! 🙂 I do need to get more pants… I guess I could get at least one pair with that amount!
Mica – Thank you!
Hotch Potchery – I think it will be easy to stack on track the next three weeks because I will still be training for the half marathon. But I am a bit concerned about the time after that because I don’t have a training plan. I am going to have to make one to stay on track!
Congrats! That was really close. Are you going to treat yourself to something special?
Jo – Thank you! I was thinking of buying a SIgg bottle and then saving the rest for some smaller clothes. 🙂
Whoa, congrats!
I’m doing a little happy dance for you. Way to go! I wish I could get myself more motivated. Maybe now that the weather is finally getting a bit nicer I’ll get out and move more. But I’m not holding my breath.
Congratulations on the 14.17. What a tremendous accomplishment. You should be proud of yourself.
Great news girl. Congrats, you worked really hard and now get to reap the financial benefits.
Yay! Congrats! You are totally kicking ass!
YAY for you!!! 2nd place is awesome but i think that the “lessons” that you learned are more valuable than the money!!!! (although money is nice!!!) i am so proud of you for kicking ass and taking names!!! you just rock!!!
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Wow, great job!!! That’s quite an accomplishment, you should pat yourself on the back!! 🙂
Sue – Thanks!
Odie – Don’t hold your breath! Get out there! I used to LOVE walking on the ISU campus during springtime. It’s really a beautiful campus!
Tony – Thank you Tony! I am proud, and excited to keep going!
Christina – Thank you 😀
Mrs. Smith – Thanks!
CourtneyInControl – I think the lessons are SUPER valuable too. And I came into this thinking I wouldn’t learn anything from it. Ha ha! Thanks!
Bethany – Thanks!