I finally realized that I can MAKE it!

Posted on August 4, 2014

After moving out from my family's to a new city by my own last year, I could finally lose weight. I was in control of everything cuz I was the one who bought food. I lost around 7 kilos (15.4 lbs) in 3 months, and everyone could see the difference. Well, everyone except my friends haha. Kinda odd, but my family noticed my weightloss and told me how skinny i got. Those comments kept me going and it was nice to finally be the one who shined. Before, I was always in the background, not wanting to get attention or stand out. And when I got attention it was kinda strange for me, but I must admit that i liked it.

I stayed in that city for 4 months but it was time for me to go home and start on something new. Engeneering was just not for me. I wanted something different, so therefore i decided to move back home and apply for another education in fall. So now, after being home for 7 months Ive gained my weight back and depression really hit me. I became antisocial and never wanted to go outside. Why? Simple because I wasnt comfortable in the way I looked. I was ashamed of my failure and I didnt even want to get a job during that time because i just couldnt see a light in the tunnel. Some of you may think I exaggerate but when I was in that state I was really bad and i didnt have any hope. It was the worst time in my LIFE.

You may not think gaining 7-9 kilos (15-20 lbs) is much, but its very visible when I gain weight. You can see a clear difference. Ever since New years Ive tried to lose the weight. I was back and forth all the time. I was doing good for 2-3 days but then I relapsed and binged/got depressed for 1-2 days. And that circle continued on and on and on...... UNTIL I saw DietBet.

I am subscried to Scolas YouTube channel and I almost watch every one of her videos. So I watched the one about losing weight in 4 weeks. I've seen her previous challenges but i never really gave them a try. Except this time. This time I was open minded and took on the challenge. After reading more about DietBet and what its all about I was hooked and dediced i wanted to join.

So, how has it gone for me? Better THAN EVER!! It has been 3 weeks now (starting the 4th and final week now) and I have already lost 3 kilos (6.6 lbs). I just need to lose another 2-3 kg and I will be back to my ideal weight I had last year. I want to lose that weight before school starts Aug 28 and I still have time. I have 24 days left and losing 3 more kgs in that time will be possible, right? I was a long time ago I had this kind of motivation. No one can take it away from me now. I got this!!! And I know I will do this!!

DietBet has been a great push to my weightloss and helped me alot. But unfortunately it has come to an end (in a week) and I dont want it to be over!!! Ugh.... Im thinking about starting another DietBet, but this time DietBet 10 (have to lose 10 % of my body weight in 6 months)! Im afraid I will lose my motivation as soon as this bet is over, and thats the last thing i want. Ive missed feeling so good about myself, and I never want to go back to that dark hole EVER AGAIN!

Im planning to weigh myself on Thursday and after that join the 6 month challenge. Is anyone of you planning to start another bet after this one? And if so, what challenge? It would be nice if some of yall would like to join the 6 month one with me.. Anyone up to it???

Xoxo, Therése.

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jmu612

08/04/2014 6:32PM

Yay that you are feeling better! Welcome to the transformer dietbet!

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Therese

Thank you! :) Im actually in 'Getting Luscious w Scola Dondo's dietbet. Don't know how my blogpost got up to the transformer db :/

Jessica

08/04/2014 8:27AM

You can do it! I'm doing the Transformer that started July 29, and I think that I'm going to see how that goes. I don't want to join so many bets that I feel like I'm overextending (both in terms of time participation or money). I also feel like losing 4% in a month is a bit intimidating right now, give my track record for yo-yo-ing and slooooow weight loss.

We'll see. If I hit those kind of numbers in the next couple of months, I might do a DietBet4 in October and November just to keep myself on track for the holidays.

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Therese

Thank you! Yeah, maybe db10 is a lot (its quite expensive too). Thinking of joining another db4 instead. And if I'm really into it, ill consider a dietbet10.

Susie D.

08/04/2014 6:45AM

Thanks for your honesty and posting. You are doing great. I'm in the same ones as Lynda and she is absolutely correct on Eat, Drink & Be Skinny. Teresa is the best host I have played with. I'll be joining that one as soon as one of my other games ends this week. You should definitely join us over there.

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Therese

Thank you for taking the time and reading my story. I will check it out, sounds very temping. The more support the more success.

Lynda H.

08/04/2014 2:13AM

Great job. I'm in 2transformers. One ends in nov, the other in jan. My next db4 is eat drink and be skinny--starts in 2 days. Teresa Marie's is the best host around. Daily posts and support. Check it out!

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Therese

Thanks for reading. Im new to db, and I've heard people joining several dietbets at the same time. Whats the point with that? Why not just focus on one bet , you have the same weight goals on both bets, right?

Thanks for the tip, i will definitely check out Teresa. Is she a celebrity?