The Challenge
Being on the road for work can be tough on one's figure. Especially when you're burning the midnight oil and ordering room service. So instead of lamenting the few extra pounds I've gained, I'm making it interesting and easy for myself to drop them again.
The terms: $200.
The competition: My co-worker.
The duration: 1 month.
The goal: 8 pounds (yeah, that's a stretch for me). Weigh-in Aug. 21. Weigh-out Sept. 21.
If I reach my goal, then I keep my money. If I don't reach my goal, but my co-worker does, then she gets my money. If I reach my goal, but my co-worker doesn't, then I get her money. If neither of us reach our goal, the buy-in goes to charity.
With a little petty cash on the line, the discipline is no longer voluntary.
Wish me luck.
The terms: $200.
The competition: My co-worker.
The duration: 1 month.
The goal: 8 pounds (yeah, that's a stretch for me). Weigh-in Aug. 21. Weigh-out Sept. 21.
If I reach my goal, then I keep my money. If I don't reach my goal, but my co-worker does, then she gets my money. If I reach my goal, but my co-worker doesn't, then I get her money. If neither of us reach our goal, the buy-in goes to charity.
With a little petty cash on the line, the discipline is no longer voluntary.
Wish me luck.
posted by DC Cookie @ 11:06 AM
20 Comments:
At August 23, 2006 11:39 AM,
Anonymous said…
But then you'll lose your delicious boobies. No! You must not do it.
At August 23, 2006 11:59 AM,
Barbara said…
I would put $20 on you to win!
At August 23, 2006 12:05 PM,
Anonymous said…
Good luck! But I'm with Barbara - you should let us join in. A worthy cause, no matter how you look at it, and a bit of fun for all?
At August 23, 2006 1:05 PM,
Melissa said…
Do a little South Beach stuff. Egg whites, fish etc. You'll lose 4 lbs. in one week. I'm thinking of doing it again, because 8 lbs is exactly what I need to trim off.
Good luck!
At August 23, 2006 1:27 PM,
O-FACE said…
Why not cheat.........My secret ingredient...Hit your local vitamin shoppe....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjugated_linoleic_acid
At August 23, 2006 1:30 PM,
DC Cookie said…
Nah. It's mostly about exercise for me. And (sigh) cutting down on the alcohol...
At August 23, 2006 2:02 PM,
Washington Cube said…
I don't need to bet. I know you are going to win at this.
At August 23, 2006 2:57 PM,
Heather B. said…
It's amazing what a few weeks at the gym can do. For real.
At August 23, 2006 4:00 PM,
GwenMarieDC said…
Give up drinking for a while like me! It's really fun being the sober one! No really...Ha!
Good luck doll! I wish 8lbs was all I had left to worry about!
Smooches
At August 23, 2006 4:08 PM,
Asian Mistress said…
Lord...I'm sure you can do it - you're a runner, and a lover not a fighter. :)
At August 23, 2006 7:25 PM,
Namaste said…
SHE'S BACK!
At August 23, 2006 9:36 PM,
KassyK said…
Good luck sugar although last time I saw you you looked great. I recently lost all the weight I gained in the fall from quitting my pack a day smoking habit in addition to losing 5 lbs and I am so happy to be back in fighting form. Feels good. :-)It does something for you when you feel good about yourself...whether by losing/gaining/getting fit. But you are still a hottie.
At August 24, 2006 8:58 AM,
Phil said…
black coffee and mini-whites.
It's always worked for us.
At August 24, 2006 9:36 AM,
Stef said…
Good for you! I know a group of guys who did this kind of competition last year, also with money on the line, and combined they lost something like 80 pounds. Whatever works -- and good luck on winning that money!
At August 24, 2006 11:55 AM,
Anonymous said…
I am a road warrior for work and I actually stopped staying at some nicer hotels because the el cheapo hotels such as "Hilton Garden Inn" have an in room fridge and micro. I now stop at the grocery and pick up healthy snacks/ quick meals rather than ordering the huge steak and fries from room service.
I usually pick up bottled water, yogurt, cottage cheese, soy crisps, WW Smart Ones, etc.
I also found that if I eat in room I am more likely to hit the gym because I haven't wasted my entire evening at a restaurant.
I probably drink too much, but I allow myself one bottle of wine per week while in the hotel as well. (Hey, I can't deprive myself of everything!) Sitting at the hotel bar is bad for the waist line.
Besides, if I eat cheap in the room I can pocket my per diem for going out on the weekend with friends which is where I would rather blow my calories.
Just my opinion...
At August 24, 2006 12:48 PM,
Anonymous said…
Cookie,
Not to be a suckup, but if you feel like you need to lose weight, there is no hope for any of us. :)
At August 25, 2006 1:23 PM,
Anonymous said…
Try the Velocity Diet. Do a Google search and you'll know what I'm referencing.
At August 28, 2006 12:24 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hope you're kidding. 8 pounds is a joke to lose.
At August 28, 2006 12:28 PM,
DC Cookie said…
Might be a joke to a person who is 50 pounds overweight, but that's a lot of weight for me to lose, since I don't have much to drop in the first place.
At August 28, 2006 11:23 PM,
Alejandra Ramos said…
You could try this: http://talkingbudgie.blogspot.com/2006/08/most-effective-diet-of-all.html
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