Dietbet had given me the push I needed, the rest is up to me.
I've had good weeks and terrible ones, but knowing that I had monetarily invested in myself stopped me from just going back to eating a whole pizza for dinner (I would just skip breakfast and call it even!).
In the past I had nothing to aim for, except helping myself, and helping myself become a healthier person has always been reserved for a happier me, stress keeps me fat! I'd drink however much beer I wanted, more then I wanted even. I'd eat whatever food boosted my mood, however temporarily.I couldn't exercise because I was tired, or because my back would hurt afterwords. I have used basically every excuse possible not to improve my habits.
In the first month of my bet10 I hit the wall I always hit, difficulties at work, in marriage, and getting sick, my excuse wall.
I didn't want to get healthy, it's hard. It's easier to order dinner or run to pick up fast food then prepare a meal. It's easier to watch 3 hours of Netflix in the evening then take a walk, let alone work out. I want to magically be healthy, not have to make it happen...
It's different this time only because I had that push.
If I hadn't been looking at other peoples progress, I would have given in.
If I hadn't thought about the money, about the possible extra money I could win, I would have given in.
And I say "giving in" not "giving up", if I had quit, I would still have tried again, but I got tired of giving in, I'd done that for too long.
15 pounds gone. 15 pounds lighter, physically and mentally. About 50lb left to my ultimate goal. And I'm going to make money on it all the way :)