The Better You Challenge

Six of us decided to stop our whining and put our egos on the line by doing our own version of "The Biggest Loser" challenge. The competition is fierce and the penalties are steep. In fact, first up, we all ventured over to the closest Publix (for those not in Florida, this is similar to a Safeway or Albertsons) and PUBLICLY weigh ourselves. One team member commemorated the public humiliation on camera, which she claims was more for the "before/after effect", but I have my doubts. ;-)

Heads hung low in shock and dismay of the truth-telling enormous scale, the Better You Challenge is on! The competitive nature of the colleagues/friends involved is already in full effect, be assured. Example: this morning there were Hershey chocolate bars on our desks from one contestent with a note that read "In the spirit of competition..." Don't worry, other contestants got him back by having a box of brownies waiting on his desk upon his return from lunch.

The net/net: we have one month from today to lose 5% of our body fat (or more). And all but the winner will not be truly enjoying our monthly Recognition Friday come end of March!

Stay tuned!