My wake-up call came from my five-year-old daughter. She started puffing out her belly and tried to give herself a double chin, saying she wanted to be just like her mama! I decided then that it was time to do something about my weight so she would have a healthy role model.

Money is always a great incentive, so I decided to give DietBet a try. After my first game, I realized that the community and support are also great. Going through the journey with other people that have similar goals helps a lot. Plus, the weekly reminders and check-ins help keep me on my toes!

One of my greatest achievements is that today I run! The feeling I have when running is hard to explain. A sense of freedom and achievement. Before losing weight, I felt like it was a punishment, and now I feel like it is a reward.

My confidence has also increased dramatically. I didn’t know how low it was until I had more of it. I also have more energy. Smiling’s my favorite!