Just sharing with the group a couple of things that really helped me. I replaced the pleasure of rich fattening foods with extra spicy Indian or Asian food. The other thing that is really made the difference for me is not just trying to lose weight but trying to get back in shape through cycling. I find it a lot easier to do something fun that loses weight rather than just giving up on food after food after food that I’d rather eat. I’m so happy to be ahead of this game and to have lost more than 60 pounds this year. I spent so many years putting this off and I wish I had done this so long ago because I feel so much better and have so much more energy. I would say to anyone who’s struggling with this, except that this is a lifelong journey, make other changes to make yourself happy, and do the things you would do if you were as healthy as you wish you were.

I was so determined. I had lost approx 45lbs since Jan. I joined this challenge to keep it challenging. I had actually hit my 10% this June but ive beem struggling this summer. Was up 15 from my lowest this summer and I'm down 5 of that. But i dont think I've hit my 6% min to qualify. I am approx 10 off from this months goal still. Either way I'm so proud of my progress this year. Sucks losing the financial peice but its less important than my health gains this year. This journey is not over yet for me. Hope everyone is doing great and stays motivated whether or not they win this bet. Your health is the most important thing.


Update 1: Ahh i did the math on my calculator!! I might have got the 6%! Wish me luck

Update 2: submitted weigh in i should be good to enter final round. I have exactly 9lbs to go for final round! Wish me luck

Cycling and this contest (and a 4 week challenge) have me down 25 pounds since the beginning of May.