New and Fun Challenge

I talked to my mom tonight and was complaining about what a slacker I've been.  She asked if I'd be interested in getting into a little weight loss contest with HER - whoever loses the most weight by June 1st wins a "prize". 

I thought it sounded like absolute fun, so we've decided that whoever wins the most weight by June 1st gets a $50 gift certificate to her store of choice from the "loser".  Doesn't that sound like fun?  And the best part of it is that it will be motivational and supportive, even while we're "competing" against each other.

She has done this with one of my sisters before and they had the best time (even if they were playing mean jokes on each other like sending each other boxes of candy and nuts - which reminds me, Valentine's Day is just around the corner...hmmm...let the sabotage begin!). 

I also talked to my sister (the same one guilty of sending chocolates) about my new heart rate monitor.  I've been really questioning the numbers it's been giving me for calories burned during exercise, but she thinks it's probably right.  I'm one of those strange truly fit AND fat people - so I may as well enjoy the extra calories I'm getting through exercise while they last, because I won't be burning nearly as many as I slim down.

Anyway, I feel better than I've felt in a long time and really ready to refocus and get this rear into gear!  I hope everyone has a great weekend!