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What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

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Real Estate Agent with Long and Foster Real Estate VA License # 0225089470

Our office has decided that Monday, February 2nd, we will begin our own version of The Biggest Loser.  If you are not familiar with this reality show, it is a competition for most weight loss.   

We'll each be putting up $25 and breaking into teams, just like in the reality show.  Unsure as to whether there will be weekly eliminations for folks that are the under performers, but I will certainly be playing like that is how we are playing. 

Initially, the competition was going to be based on the honor system, but I refused to put my hard earned money in for the honor system.  When money is at stake, I want accountability.  And besides, starting from the point of embarassment over your beginning weight is not a great mindset for this game.  We all have to be mentally "in it to win it."  That means knowing that your beginning weight doesn't matter.  The weight is coming off!  It's the end weight that matters.

I think we have decided on an eight week competition.  I'll let you know how long I stay in.  But I am in this to win it.  Heck...I may even blog my beginning weight on Monday.  I'd be happy with a ten pound loss over two months...that's my minimum goal.  So starting Monday it's all about veggies, low sugar and carb intake, and exercising.  That last component is really where I need to motivate myself.

Wish me luck!

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Randy Hooker
Dreamcatcher Realty / Greater Phoenix Area - Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek

Yikes!  Good luck with that, Chris Ann!  I think it's a great concept, but without some guidance and support, things could get UGLY in your office.   LOL

Randy Hooker

Jan 31, 2009 05:34 AM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

"When money is at stake, I want accountability" I am so with you on this one, especially when it comes to a wager!

Best of Luck to you!

Jan 31, 2009 07:31 AM
Jackie - computer-training-atlanta.com
770.498.7333 - Atlanta, GA
Learn to leverage technology to get more done.

Good luck, Chris Ann. 10 pounds in 8 weeks is a very doable goal (of course, that's easy for me to say!).

Jan 31, 2009 07:33 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Randy:  I think we'll end up spelling out the rules on Monday.  But there is definitely a weigh in.  Our receptionist is the monitor and has been sworn to secrecy.

Russell:  In the meantime, my husband has put me on a high sodium, crap diet for the weekend.  Guaranteed to weigh in heavier than normal...then just drop a lot of that water weight the first week.  That's not cheating, it's strategy.

Jackie:  I'm definitely doing it.  I'm enlisting my hubby as my personal trainer.  He's lost so much weight it's ridiculous.

Jan 31, 2009 08:47 AM
Audrey June-Forshey
RE/MAX Realty Services - Darnestown, MD
GRI, Gaithersburg, MD

Chris Ann, that sounds like a good motivational goal.  I started doing one online with a bunch of twitter people, but it was so intangible, I sort of lost interest.  I am staying steady, but need to get back to it!!  Good luck!!

Jan 31, 2009 10:59 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Good for you!  I wish you luck and hope you are the biggest loser!

Jan 31, 2009 11:37 AM
Tom McClaren
United Country Dowd & Forbes Realty, Edenton, NC - Edenton, NC
Realtor/Broker putting your needs first

Chris Ann, our office did that last year.  Everyone had to put in $100 dollars and they did the diet thing for eight weeks as well.  I was the only one not allowed to enter since I am reasonably fit.  It was the grumpiest, most tense eight weeks ever and it got worse as time went on!  However, they finished and we had a grand winner who took home a fair amount of money!!!

I wish you luck!

Jan 31, 2009 12:21 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Audrey:  Will let you know how this goes.  If you're as competitive as me, you would do great against your office in something like this.

Sharon:  Me too!  That would be something. 

Tom:  I don't care how grumpy folks get.  I work from home most days.  That also gives me the ability to stay away from the vending machine and the goodies the builders and title companies bring in.

Feb 01, 2009 02:45 AM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Chris Ann, I may have to jump in remotely and start my eight weeks tomorrow, too!  It is looooong overdue.

Feb 01, 2009 09:09 AM
Jim Frimmer
HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA
Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

Good luck. Try "Dancin' to the Oldies."

I put on weight after surgery six years ago and have never been able to lose it. However, my daily walks help me maintain my weight, and I always get some good pictures and thoughts for marketing, not to mention blogging here. Yesterday's walk was a full hour along Sunset Cliffs at the ocean. 117 pictures, some of which I'll be sharing this week. I'm trying to take advantage of Localism this year.

Feb 01, 2009 06:57 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Margaret:  I am hopeful this will provide the motivation I've been lacking.

Jim:  That's a great idea!  I love walks.  Of course, your scenery is better than mine.

Feb 02, 2009 01:09 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

All the best for the contest ! ... I'll keep tabs on your progress and I'll be the drill sargeant if you need a push !!! lol

All the best !

Sheldon

Feb 02, 2009 09:28 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Sheldon:  Sadly, I was the only one brave enough to say my weight today.  194.2.  There it is for everyone to see.  I don't see the point in keeping it a secret.  It hasn't helped thus far.  :)

Feb 02, 2009 09:44 AM
Sheldon Neal
Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ
That British Agent Bergen County NJ

OK... we're gonna win you this contest ...

> have you scripted a weekly exercise schedule ? ... it's ALWAYS best to put it on the calendar like an appointment and keep to it, and remember cardio is key ! (Exercise bike, stepper, treadmill)

> of course, exercise must coincide with with the 'right' nutritional intake. Carbs and calories affect different people different ways, so you'll have to see what adds or reduces more weight (breads and carbs, or dairy fats and sugars) and reduce accordingly.

> YOU CAN DOOOOO THIS CHRIS ANN !!!!

PS: Hope this doesnt come across like a Richard Simmons shout out ! - I'll keep quiet now, and just wish you all the best !!!

Feb 02, 2009 01:24 PM
Russell Lewis
Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX
Broker,CLHMS,GRI

I stiil do not see why you would be in this competition but dropped by again to see how it's going and to "root" for you! Keep up the good work!

Feb 02, 2009 04:49 PM
Vicki Burton
Southport Realty-Southport, North Carolina - Southport, NC
A local Buyer's Agent - Southport NC Real Estate

There's nothing like friendly competition to keep you motivatied. That's what I need right now. I'll have to check back to see how it goes! Good luck.

Feb 03, 2009 01:21 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Sheldon:  Nope.  You are not coming across as Richad Simmons.  :)  The nutrition is the easy part for me.  I LOVE veggies...so cutting carbs is not a big deal.  I have an elliptical machine in the basement.,...not to mention the fact that my husband is a boxing enthusiast so he has all kinds of bags and medicine balls.  If he helps me beyond the cardio, I'll be a lean mean fighting machine.

Besides, mentally, I'm already in a better position.  I am no longer keeping this weight number to myself.  I need accountability...and clearly I've found that in my friend Sheldon.

Feb 03, 2009 01:56 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Russell:  Since there is now accountability for weight, I can use this as motivation.  I'm very competitive with my co-workers.

Vicki:  I'll keep everyone posted.  So far, so good.  I'm feeling like this is very doable.

Feb 03, 2009 01:58 AM
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