Just Lose It!

I have been saying to myself for the past month, "c'mon you need to workout...but I am too tired to go to the gym...I am going to work out at home...I am going to eat healthier...I am going to drink more water...I NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT!". I have failed miserably. So, I decided that I needed two things in order to lose weight and be healthier: to be held accountable and incentive. I realized that some kind of group fitness is what I need. So, yesterday after work I joined a free 12-week weight loss challenge sponsored by CoxHealth called Just Lose It. I am excited to see if this challenge will help me get motivated to lose weight. As part of the challenge I get:

• A free one-week pass to CoxHealth Fitness Centers
• A free pass to the Fitness Centers for every wellness walk and nutrition challenge I participate in
• Access to the Fitness Centers on weigh days
• A sling bag for completing all four weigh-ins
• A special Fitness Center membership rate if I complete all four weigh-ins
• The chance to win prizes, including fitness center memberships and gift cards

For more information about the Just Lose It challenge please visit http://www.coxhealth.com

I am going to post each of my four weigh-in results over the next 12 weeks. During my journey, I will also post any information that I find helpful for those of you who are also struggling to get fit and be healthy. I start the challenge today! I will be hitting the gym tonight...wish me luck!

Also, I would like to hear from you about your experience dealing with weight loss and chronic disease. What are you doing to lose weight and be healthier? What challenges are you facing trying to lose weight while battling your chronic disease?