Well, this journey is almost over. Just a couple more days to the Final weigh-in. I've got to tell you, I'm all over the emotional highway on this one.
HAPPY - I'm so happy that I was able to be a part of this. I'm a happy about the weight I lost. I'm happy about new friends I've made. I'm happy that I've been able improve my health. Oddly, happiness leads to...
FEAR – What happens on Friday morning? I’ve been here before. I’ve had the weight loss and when the plan was over I gained it back. In fact, knowing that history makes it even scarier! However, this time it feels different. This time it was harder work and it wasn’t a “magic formula” it was hard work and sacrifice. This time I feel more directly responsible for my success and (I’m going to burn the boats behind me) so I don’t think I want to go back. Plus I don’t want to let down the other people at WOAI and the LOSERS that helped me get there. And that Leads to….
SADNESS – I will truly miss the relationships that this has created. I’ve gotten to meet and befriend some terrific people.
I’m very impressed with the dedication to this by the folks at WOAI. Everyone at the station, (and I mean everyone) has been tremendously supportive. I suppose even Cyberbob’s “Beer Diet” was an attempt to reach out and help.
The sponsors have been great. Spectrum has been wonderful. Heather has gone above and beyond he call of duty to help us get achieve our goals. Melanie is an incredibly dedicated trainer who puts up with my BS. She’s been available at a moment’s notice throughout the competition. It’s no wonder the blue team has both finalists. And everyone at Spectrum Bandera Pointe got caught up in our success, too. They are great cheerleaders!
Even Charlie and the gang at Foot Solutions have been great. Besides the terrific shoes, they encouraged us when we started and throughout the contest.
Finally,the other contestants. Every one of them is a gem. They have brightened and enriched my life and I don’t know how to thank them. If you’ll let me I’ll elaborate in a separate blog. I’m worried that these relationships will change once the contest is over. I certainly hope they won’t.
EXCITED – This contest has not only improved by health and appearance (I know that’s debatable) but it’s increased my self-esteem. I look forward to seeing what else I can do.
So, you can see, I’m an emotional wreck. But I suppose…no, I know…it’s a great place to be.
