Friday, October 22, 2010

Thanks Jodi

First - let me report my (less than perfect) score: 700 (missed my water one day and missed my new habit one day).

Now, for the important. Jodi has hit the nail on the head. I'm not sure if she is a MD or not, but she has shown a light on all of us. We all are fighting a battle with not only food, but our emotions too. For many years I have been an emotional eater and it took it's toll. For some special reason this contest resonated with me and came into my life at the right time and place. Thanks Laureen. Laureen happens to be my wife's best friend and I didn't want to embarrass her or let her down - so I got into it. Point being, something highly motivated me. Plus, someday, if you want, I am willing to share my (very) personal journey with gaining a much deeper testimony of the blessings of the Atonement (it's not just about forgiveness)...

This is a little bitter/sweet, but on the one hand I am a competitor and like to win, but on the other hand I don't necessarily like beating you, my friends. And I especially don't like winning to the point that others ratchet down their efforts. So to Jodi's suggestion, I think we should meet and plan a better contest. I know Laureen will hate me for this, but I am willing to partner up with someone else (my daughter for instance) to spread my exuberance. Then Laureen's exuberance can support another team likewise. I like Jodi's suggestions also on scoring modifications - ala "Biggest Loser." Let's keep the ball rolling and come up with some new scoring that will motivate us all.

I look forward to everyone chiming in their 2 cents.

1 comment:

Jodi Egan said...

I definitely am interested in your personal awareness story. I have had some myself in the past couple months myself. I would love to chat anytime. Maybe you could help make a time to meet as a group.