The 20kg Weight Loss Challenge
Farmboy and I were lamenting with one another the fact that we could both do with losing 10kg. I could probably do with losing a few more but 10kg would be a good start.
We have these conversations on a semi regular basis and then share some cheesecake or chocolate. LOL.
This time around, we’ve decided to get a little more serious.
We tossed around the idea of having our own little “biggest loser” type competition.
That had a couple of problems:
1. He tends to lose weight much easier than I do (he just tries to a little less often).
2. Competing against each other is more likely to create an environment of sabotage rather than support as the spirit of competitiveness takes over.
SO, instead we decided to run a challenge TOGETHER.
Our goal is 20kg COMBINED weight loss (hopefully that’ll equate out to around 10kg each but any weight loss is better than none so we’ll just see what happens).
Rewards are based on 5kg increments of COMBINED weight loss.
This is what we’ve come up with:
Goal 1 - lose 5kg combined. Reward: Go Out For a Meal
Goal 2 - lose 10kg combined. Reward: Undecided - need some ideas
Goal 3 - lose 15kg combined. Reward: Day Out (including shopping for new clothes)
Goal 4 - lose 20kg combined. Reward: Night Away somewhere nice.
Sundays are our “weigh in day”.
I prefer to live in denial so was reluctant to face the truth. Turns out I was lighter than expected. Yah! If I can succeed in losing 1okg I’ll be back to pre-baby weight (which still isn’t my ideal weight but a good milestone to achieve).
We haven’t set any time frame for our weight loss. We’re just trying to encourage each other when it comes to daily exercise and not overdoing it with junk food.
I hope it helps!
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I’m determined to lose weight too.
Mmmpf, chew, swallow..
I really need to lose about 15kg.
Scoops up another spoonful of apple crumble with cream….
My boobs keep getting in the way, they could be smaller if I lost a few kg.
Mmm, this is yummy….
Plus I want to look nice for the bloggers conference. No oozing rolls of belly.
There’s a bit left in the kitchen, I’ll just finish it off…..
I think this is such a great idea. By helping each other along you are much likely to stick with it and reach your goals. I look forward to hearing how you’re both going.
Libby
You two have come up with a great idea - it’s always easier to stay ‘good’ (or at least be less bad) when you can share the same meals, snacks etc. I look forward to hearing about each weigh in, but hope that neither of you ever ends up in tears as often as TBL contestants seemed to do!
Working together is a great idea
Sounds like a great plan! Good luck with it and hope you achieve your goals easily.
Cooperation rather than competition sounds like a good idea.
Sounds like a great plan, I really love the idea of working together rather than competing. Sounds like something my husband and I could benefit from.
Good luck and keep us posted!