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The Joy of Losing 11lbs & Winning Money, Hopfully

Posted on the 16 September 2013 by Chasingjoy @chasing_joy
Today is the end of the #NFDietBet!  DietBet is a website that aids in weight loss by making it a fun and friendly competition.  Really you are competing against yourself.  The goal is to lose 4% of your body weight in 4 weeks.  Everyone pays to join and those who meet the goal get to split the pot of money.
I have been working pretty hard on my goal.  My 4% meant I had to lose 11lbs.  When I last checked I had lost 10.5lbs.  I am so close!!!  I have been posting photo's on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay focused.  Here is a sampling of some of my posts.
The Joy of Losing 11lbs & Winning Money, Hopfully
The changes I made include
  • Eating more veggies.  I replaced tortillas with lettuce leave for chilli wraps and taco wraps.  I made veggie soups and ate more salads.
  • Cooked more at home.
  • Improved the quality of my snacks. I opted for fruit cups, applesauce, rice cakes with peanut butter & protein drinks
  • Went to the gym more often
  • Did both cardio and weight training
  • Increased the intensity of my workouts
  • Drank lemon water most mornings to keep my digestive system moving
Here is a quick Vine I did of an at home workout.
  
I have a really good chance of winning the diet bet.  Wish me luck!!!
What are some of the lifestyle changes you have made or need to make to be healthier?  Have you ever participated in a DietBet?  


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