Thinner Winners - Working on the Chain Gang

"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes” Wade Boggs We are into week three of a Thinner Winner contest sponsored by Bay Athletic Club. A few co-workers, a niece of a co-worker and I make up Chain Reaction. The contest runs 6 weeks and there are two categories you can win in - most percentage of weight lost per team and most percentage of inches lost per team. Each prize is $1,000. I was surprised when they asked me to join their team but accepted the challenge. Though, I will admit, I was a little hesitant. I've had many starts ... and endings ... to exercise. But, you know, it isn't has bad as I remember it! Really!! I think this is what I've needed. For so long, I have really just walked the thin ice that is dieting. Punishing myself for eating more than I should. Disappointed in my pickings when I did eat what I should. It got to the point where I felt like I was going through the motions! Enter a solid work out in a great facility. And add to that the motivation of other team members/co-workers supporting not only me, but each other. Last night I worked out with another team member and we discussed life after contest. "Will you continue with this?" she asked me - her already a member of Bay. "Yes," I said, without hesitation. "I cannot believe how much better I feel and how much energy I have the morning after a work out." It's true! And mentally, I feel sharper and more in tune to what's going on and more motivated to do things and finish things. To even do Zumba - maybe - this week. I pick up my team shirt today - and that quote at the top of this blog - the one by Wade Boggs - is on the back. It's our team motto - and we really do live up to that. We do create a chain reaction.