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That moment when you realize your favorite dress does not want to go over your hips?
That happened and I came to the realization that something had to be done about it. If you’ve ever felt like this or looking for a challenge to get in shape or maintain this summer, you should join SociaLifeChicago’s DietBet challenge HERE. You lose weight, win some money and get a chance to win $50 gift certificate to pamper yourself. That sounds like a win win
The weight crept up like a ghost in the night, not really. Being out and about at parties that offered little bites that added up in my butthigh(melding of butt and thigh). Not one to buy another size up type, I knew I needed to lose the weight and get back in shape. The worst part was that I was in a fitness rut. For most of my life I’ve been active, I ran Track & Field in HS and college, was always running or doing something to stay in shape but lately I barely went to the gym(which I was paying a decent amount for) and my eating habit at that point was abysmal, sad. After many complaints to a friend, she suggested that we participate in DietBet.
What is DietBet you ask? Only the best thing ever! No Ina Garten’s brownie recipe and my mother’s cooking are the best thing ever but DietBet is a close second. DietBet is a web platform where you put up money and lose weight, it essentially keeps you accountable for your weight loss goal because there is money involved. Once a game is created, players are then asked to submit their payment($25, $35, $50 or other). Then within 24hrs of the game you have to submit your weight and for 4 weeks you work at losing 4% of your recorded weight which though it seems easy enough is quite challenging if you’re not focused.
I signed up, paid-$50, weighed in and began. The challenge took place in May. At that point I knew I had to get back into my gym routine and so I began waking up early to either run and strength train or take a group class at David Barton gym.
In addition to a dedicated workout regimen, I also realized I had to fix my abysmal eating situation. Not only did I want to get back in some form of toned shape I wanted to extend it into a lifestyle beyond the 1 month dietbet challenge. I researched a few options but I really took a liking to GOOP’s detox recipe. Before you roll your eyes deep within the socket, hear me out. I did the GOOP detox with some modifications to my lifestyle. I drank the lemon water in the morning and since I was already a morning tea drinker (TAZO Awake or OHM) it wasn’t a problem but I had to drink tea with little to no caffeine. Instead of pumpkin seeds, I bought a bag of ‘Handful of Almonds’ from Trader Joes and packed one daily with a bottle of water.
Prior to, it was really easy for me to just order take out or eat out, A LOT. During the diet bet challenge I made it a priority to not only focus on what food I put in my body but to also prepare it myself. At the beginning of each week I went purchased a weekly amount of produce and some protein. I planned out my meals loosely based on the GOOP detox recipe and did it. During the four weeks, I didn’t deprive myself of any of the things i craved(like the addicting potbelly oatmeal choc chip cookie, occasional glass of wine). What I did realize though was that vegetables weren’t so bad and my body HATES refined sugar.
We completed the challenge May 31 and weighed in over that weekend. The competitive part of me definitely knew I HAD TO make my goal, which I did but I also knew that I had to keep it going. For me it was more about getting back in shape than weight loss. I will never be nor aim to be a size 2 but I need to be healthy and toned. I was able to fit back into my dress and I have kept it going save for an indulgent evening that involved a double Au Cheval burger with fries. I’d love to do a diet bet with you.
If you would like to join our June DietBet Challenge simply RESPOND HERE or email info {at} socialifechicago.com for an invitation.
In addition to wining the Dietbet pot, participants will also get the chance to win $50 Gift certificate to one of our favorite locales. What are you waiting for?! GET STARTED HERE
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