[spieldose]

I feel like a complete loser. I stopped taking phen on 31 December... Since then I've gained pretty much all of my weight back. I currently weigh 218-219...

TO make up for how slack I have been this entire month of January, I have officially applied to join UNC's Biggest Loser Challenge. I had to write an essay explaining why I wanted to do it, how it would benefit me, etc. etc. I will find out around 20-22 January whether or not I have been accepted. I'm pretty confident I will be. Here's so program info:

<b>Purpose: The goal of the UNC Biggest Loser challenge is to help participants achieve an optimal
state of health through modification of diet, exercise and lifestyle.
Benefits of participating—
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maximize your physical activity
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make healthier eating choices
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learn about lifestyle choices
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learn how to live healthy
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have fun!!

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It’s a 12-week healthy lifestyle/weight loss/physical activity challenge sponsored by
Campus Recreation and Counseling & Wellness Services
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Selected participants will be divided into teams
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Participants will have workshops and weekly fitness challenges
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Participants will also have weekly weigh ins and group sessions with the Campus Health
nutrition consultant to support a healthy weight loss and lifestyle modification
submit full payment to Campus Recreation no later than Friday, January 26, 2007
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attend a mandatory kick off Friday, January 26, 2007
o includes pre/post measurements
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commit to a 12- week program (January- April, 2007); attend weekly group fitness
sessions, nutrition workshops and biweekly weigh ins
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NO REFUNDS will be issued after program initiation
Cost: $75
Cash prize TBD.
Winners (1 student & 1 employee) will be determined by participation, % of body weight lost,
circumference measurements and maintenance</b>

I'm really excited... However $75 is a lot of money for me. But I work better when other people are depending on me, and I'm being pushed and motivated. In three months, I hope to lose about 40 lbs. I need to lose at least 60 before I graduate university in May. Cross your fingers!

[greeneyedsista]

Don't beat yourself up about your weight gain. It happens. Now you just need to focus on losing it again. The UNC contest is a good way to renew your focus. Why did you gain it back? Was it just because you were off the Phen, or because you also changed your eating habits for the worse? Knowing what exactly happened is a step in the direction to keep it from happening again. Even if you are not chosen for the UNC contest, you can even do something like that with you and your friends that want to lose weight, so it can still be your motivation. Good luck!

[spieldose]

Thanks for that. By the way, I've never said this before, but your daughter is adorable, and that picture of her could be YOUR childhood picture. Splitting images.

I gained it back because without the phen, I haven't learned to control my eating habits. I started eating at night again, which I cut out with the phen. I don't know, I'm one of those people that hates taking pills for ANYTHING, and I don't really believe in the effects of medications (if that makes any sense)... I feel like most, if not all meds, are more of a psychological thing, and that you can accomplish what you want without them? I'm going to start using my phen again (started today), and I think that if I'm accepted into the UNC Challenge, I'll be successful for at least another three months - and then after that time (three months is PLENTY), I will be able to decide for myself how to be healthier, to keep exercising, etc. etc.

Thanks for the luck. -Cat

[kscott]

You hang in there and don't give up and don't get down on yourself either. You have made wonderful progress.

I hope you get accepted in the Biggest Looser Challenge, I watch the one on tv and always find myself feeling more motivated when it is on.

[reesedebi3]

spieldose you've come along way, don't get down on yourself, the biggest looser challenge is a great way to get you remotivated and back on track. I believe you'll do great. You know what you have to do and you have the strong ability to do it..stick with it and you'll get to where you want to be..

[susanpesek]

SPIEL--- have you heard anything yet from The Biggest Loser? Please update us!
You come back here, this instant, Little Girl, so we can do this thing together. T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R!!