Discipline Anonymous

Me: Hi, my name is Tiffany
You: Hi Tiffany
Me: I *sniff* *sniff* struggle with discipline. *breaks down crying*
You: *clapping* Way to go Tiffany. That's OK, Tiffany. We're all in this together, Tiffany.

Sorry, had a little AA moment there. Seriously, my name is Tiffany, and I am doing this challenge for many reasons. I am married, have three little girls, and work for my parents. I have struggled with my weight and body image since middle school. But really, what woman hasn't?

In high school and college I worked out and watched what I ate to the point of being obsessive about it. When I got married, and had three kids in 4 1/2 years, my body took a beating. I lost whatever discipline I had towards a healthy lifestyle. I have wanted to get back into a shape that isn't round and squishy, but struggle to make the time and effort. It's not that I don't have the time, it's just that I don't want to get out of bed to do it. I need help disciplining myself to restart those healthy lifestyles that have been dormant for so long.

But I like competition. I like doing things with my friends. And I want my girls to see that Mom cares about her body, about the body that God gave her. That it is a gift to be taken care of. That is why I am doing this challenge. And the fact that I really want to beat Billy. And my husband. Not so much the women. Just the men. I know - I'm competitive that way. And, so far, I am the only contestant whose name does not begin with a J. I think that gives me the edge.