I don't usually play games with the intent of winning. It seems strange to say this, but I wasn't raised in a competitive environment. But, my word this year is PLAY. And, I'm deadline oriented. It would be really neat to lose 11 pounds in 3 weeks. And, I don't really believe I can do it when I think 21 days or 3 weeks.
Numbers freak me out to the point where I don't even really try. But, what if I DID try.
Play can mean "make believe." So ... if I pretended that I COULD achieve this wildly improbable goal, what might I do?
Well, I'd get out my Fitbit again. I'd look at some ways to increase my activity. And, I think I'd lower my carbs. I'd be eating more whole foods and I'd be planning out my meals — seriously loading up on salads and veggies and protein (well, as much as you "load up" when you are trying to lose weight!) ... I would definitely be working to keep myself fired up.
I signed up late in the game. But, I could still make a difference in my health and motivation ... and I could find my fire! I haven't felt fiery for a long time.
So, I'm going to pretend that I am competitive. I'm going to try - just for the rest of today - to make a difference. Maybe I could lose 1/2 pound by tomorrow morning.