I've tried to lose weight before, and here I still am. So I'm asking the people around me for help. "How can I help?" I'm sure you're asking right now. Before asking you for anything, let me spell out my side of the bargain:
- Exercise at least 5 days a week, either biking or walking. I'm open to other suggestions, too, but no running/jogging for me.
- Improve my diet.
- Post weigh-ins and exercise log on this blog at least 3 times a week to keep accountable.
"Yeah, yeah, enough about you. How can WE help?" Let me help you help me with these convenient suggestions that spell out INCITE for today's easy anagram!
- INVITE. If you'd like to join me for exercise, I'll sweat with ya.
- NAG. Remind me if you see me behaving badly. I may not smile, but I'll appreciate it.
- CHALLENGE. Intermediate goals will help keep me moving. One friend has already challenged me to lose 15 pounds before he does.
- INCENT. Yep, I'm dieting for charity - this might be my strongest day-to-day motivator. Your tax-deductible pledges will go 100% to the Judy Buffaloe Scholarship fund honoring an incredible teacher. So if you are willing and able, pledge $1/pound. Or $10/100 miles walked. Or $1/workout. Pledges can be made in a comment.
- TEACH. I promise to appreciate all advice even if I have trouble taking it.
- ENCOURAGE. Please hold me accountable, but with a spoonful of sugar on top.
This is what I'm going to do this summer (and fall and winter). Thank you in advance for helping me in any way you can.
You can click here to go directly to the main page of this blog for all of my weigh-in, exercise and food log updates. Please keep in touch so you know when to encourage/nag.
