DAY 1

I have thought of doing a weight loss blog in the past. The problem with that is you actually have to be having some weight loss! Otherwise the blog is pretty damn boring!

In February of 2005 I completed a 1/2 marathon. Yes that IS 13.1 miles! As a fat chic! But I did it and it was one of the proudest moments of my life. The structure was great for me. I signed up through the Leukemia and Lymphoma society and had to raise $2500. When the big checks started coming in I KNEW there was no getting out of it! The commitment was on. And because of that, I did it.

I have started 15 million diets in my lifetime it seems. I never stay on one longer than 3-4 months. It usually stops at two months. I know that it needs to be lifechange and not a diet. I know that it needs to be something you really want to do. But how do you make yourself really want it?

I learned of a local contest in town similiar to "The Biggest Loser". I am a huge fan of the show and applied to be a contestant actually. I knew that I'd probably do well at it, because I have a lot to lose, because I do well with structure and competition DRIVES me. Someone gave me the contact info and I threw it away. I got it again and threw it away again! I finally called and signed up. One of my best friends as signed up with me, so having her support will be GREAT!

I am scared, not of losing, but of commitment. I do so poorly at sticking with things. I will give it all I have; cause that's the kind of girl I am...

I will update as often as I can...

Here's to Traci as the biggest loser of the 'Burg!