I don't know how many times I have said I will lose weight over the past few years and for some reason it just never works out. My most successful attemp was about two years ago when I joined a biggest loser contest at work. I don't remember how much I lost, but I won. So here I am starting again, and I am hoping my competitive nature will once again work to my advantage and get me moving. And as an added incentive, I am going to let my winnings ride until Christmas and see if I can save up some money for Christmas shopping.