Being The Biggest Loser

     The place where I work is going to do another biggest loser competition.  For that I am thankful.  In 2010 we did a Biggest Loser competition.  The first half of the year, people had liposuction, gastric bypass, all sorts of things, and some people had huge weight losses.  I lost a few pounds, but didn't really apply myself.  The second half of the year I dug in, and lost a fair amount of weight.  I didn't think much of it, and after the final weigh in I told my wife that I was going to eat what I wanted for a while, since it was the holidays and I wanted to splurge.  Imagine my surprise when I went in to work the next week, after eating a good breakfast of biscuits, sausage, and eggs, when I was informed I had made the finals and had to weigh in that morning.  I was in 4th place going into the final weigh in, and even though the third place person had also gained a few pounds, I had also and missed out on a Wii with a Wii fit bundle by about what I had for breakfast.  Not this time.
     I have struggled with my weight all of my life.  I have weighed anywhere from 212 pounds in college (when I was working out, running, and was in very good shape) up to over 300 pounds at my heaviest.  To be honest, I have no idea what my weight is now, nor do I care to know.  What I do know is that on March 1st, I have to weigh in again.  It will be my first time on the scales in over a year.
     What I plan to do is painful.  I am going to share my weight loss journey on the blog, including my weights.  I know that I will be ashamed at first, when I have to share what I actually weigh with the world.  I also know that to do things right, I need to be held accountable.  That is where you come in.  I am asking that you not be judgmental, as I am going to be tough enough on myself.  What I do ask is that when you see me you offer encouragement, and cheer me on as I go on this journey again.  The last time I set goals for myself and reached those goals, only to go back to my old habits.  This time I am determined not to let that happen.  I have three beautiful children, and a loving wife that deserve better.  I also deserve better than what I have let myself become.
     I have clothes in my closet that I have never worn, particularly an outfit that I got for Fathers Day a few years ago that I almost  got into, and a shirt and tie that I got for Christmas this past year that I stood no chance of fitting.  I will wear those clothes this time.  On march 1st the journey begins again, and I am taking you for the ride.