If you read my post of yesterday you will know that I
only have 2 new years’ resolutions this year:
- for us is to make it to 2014
- to lose some weight
There is not much I can really do to ensure that my
family ‘survive’ 2013 but I sure can do something about losing some weight.
I don’t know about you, but the older I get the worse
my self-control has become. 10 Years ago losing a couple of kilos was nothing.
These days I can find so many excuses for having just another cookie/chocolate,
slice of bread, mac & cheese; anything basically.
As for exercising, finding a valid excuse why I can’t
is just as easy.
But, if there is one thing that has not changed it is
fact that I hate spending money on myself.
Now, I’m sure you are wondering how this ties in with
losing weight. Here’s why:
My friend Noreen & I both want to lose weight. Not
much, about 5kg. (11lbs). Honestly, I want to lose a bit more but if I can lose
this I’ll be happy.
So we have decided that we will see who can lose the
weight the fastest. The loser will then have to buy the other one their concert
ticket. We are going to go see Bon Jovi in June.
Since money is already tight in my house having to buy
2 tickets i/o 1 ticket (or no ticket – if I win) might just be the best
motivation to lose this weight yet.
Let the weight loss begin!
ps. relax! I’m
not planning on starving myself or anything stupid I’m just going to stop
eating junk, walk a bit faster when I walk the dogs at night, etc
Go Jo!! You can do it : )
ReplyDeleteYES! you CAN do it!! BON JOVI IS AMAZING IN CONCERT--- I'M NOT BIAS BECAUSE HE'S FROM MY TOWN THOUGH ;)
ReplyDeletenice resolutions! if i would have done the "traditional new year's resolutions" ... they probably would have looked very similar to yours.. 2-3 tops. i'm hoping doing goals monthly will help me stay focused on just a few key items. good luck with the weight loss!! hope you win!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Bon Jovi!!! :D You're so lucky! Great goals for 2013, by the way. I hope you have a fantastic year!
ReplyDeletexo,
RJ
That is such a great way to get yourself motivated to lose weight! So awesome that you have a friend to hold you accountable and be there every step of the way too :D
ReplyDeletexoxo
Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteBon Jovi is awesome.
Good luck, friend! I think saving money is super motivating too and hope it helps you stay focused. You can do it!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Money is a good motivator!
ReplyDeleteIn December I bought two tickets to the Bon Jovi concert taking place in Johannesburg on 11 May. Soooo excited! Yay! Best decision I ever made to spend my annual bonus on. All of my aunts and cousins will be travelling up from the Eastern Cape to enjoy it with us. I have some awesome aunts and cousins. This will be my third Bon Jovi concert. The first was in 1995 in Durban. The second in Auckland in 2011. And now Johannesburg in 2013. I'm thinking a tradition is born. Perhaps for the next concert, I'll watch them in USA...? A girl can dream.
ReplyDeleteI've been in a real exercise rut lately. It always boosts my mood and makes me feel better about myself, but I really have to pull on myself to do it. I've been really rocking the "I'm pregnant" excuse, which is not much better than the "It's cold outside" or "Who exercises on Tuesdays?" excuses.
ReplyDeleteOh I think that sounds like a great and healthy way to compete. As a fellow Mama with a wicked sweet tooth I wish you luck!
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