Day 3 and a quick update
Well, so far so good for me. I was hoping that asking other people to join me would actually motivate me, and I think it definitely has. I was hoping that posting my ugliness on the Web would also be a motivation, and that has been too. The overwhelming response to the diet has been an incredible motivating factor over the last few days.
Of course though, the biggest motivation for me comes from my wife Eliza. She is constantly on my heels making sure my calories are being properly counted, and that I stick to what I’ve started. So to her, thank you - cuz without you I would definitely eat every single three-muskateer bar we have.
Ok, so how about an update for what is going on in the world of “the diet“. Well, as you can see from our dieters list we are well over 70 people that are actively participating. If I missed you somehow, send me an email, and accept my apologies.
Our Flickr group is growing each day, and it provides a quick easy way for everyone to post their photos, and start quick discussions. If you are not a Flickr member, but would like to use the diet group on there, you can sign up for free - so don’t worry about that.
The diet has been getting around. Not only have most of those participating mentioned it on their own blogs, but we were mentioned on Lifehacker - which is where some of you might have come from - so we welcome you.
I’ve been approached by a few people, companies, and groups that would like to help us out with the diet - and I will be letting you all know what is going on with that after a few conference calls take place. I want to be absolutely positive that we are all successful with our diets, and that we are provided with the best way to do that.
Again, thanks for everyone that is participating, and please be sure to tell anyone and everyone you know that they should help us out - by joining the diet and motivating us to keep going. I know that it is definitely working well for me.
June 2nd, 2006 at 8:50 am
Colin, that’s great news! I can’t wait to read the update!
Good for Eliza! She’s a good partner!
My Hubby has been keeping me on track too.
For example, today. We just got back from jogging and since I took the day off yesturday for personal reasons, when I went back today to jog, Holy CRAP! You wouldn’t think it, but one day of skipping working out does make a HUGE difference.
I was huffing and puffing and stopping and saying, “I can’t do it baby… I’m tired. That’s it, I quit. I’m walking…” And he was so cool about it, “Just walk, catch your breath. Don’t give up. You’re just tired… you can do it baby.” Yeah, we’re corny like that but… if it wasn’t for him, I would still be snoring my head in bed. He is definitely the one that keeps me motivated in that dept.
And as far as the healthy eating, that’s more my part. LOL I am the one who is coming up with the menu, what we eat and how much and what we can snack on and so forth. So… it definitey does help to have the apple of your eye there for support. Yayy for Eliza too!
Keep up the great work! You’re doing good!
June 2nd, 2006 at 9:30 am
Right on brother. Keep up the good work.
June 2nd, 2006 at 12:26 pm
Wow, being approached by companies, etc. is awesome!
Definitely is motivating to see so many people join up and do it. It’s great.
June 2nd, 2006 at 3:55 pm
You keep me on my toes too