Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-35175794-20181101162505/@comment-37169039-20181110073205

Hi Habrish,

Tha's an excellent question. Yes, a confluence of things happened when I was 15. My Mom complained execessively about 15 extra pounds  every day for as long as I can recall. It did not make sense either do something about it or accept that if you can't control it.

At 14 I decidedjust that  if I was unhappy about something instead of complaining I'd see if I could change it  - if not I'd accept it (what ever it might be).

I was fine with my weight ( 5'2" 124lbs). However my Dad thought I was going to continue to gain more weight than 7th and 8th grade pounds & complain the rest of my life like my Mom. He made a bet with me. He would pay me $5 for each pound I lost in a 2 month period. & I would pay him $7 for every pound I gained back in a 2 month period.

I did the math & running looked like a way to burn the necessary calories. I also counted calories & cut out all junk food. I lost 7 pounds, and then another 12. I used read cookbooks I was so hungy, & dreamt of food. I did not lose the weight exactly as you're supposed to! My parents had no idea I had that will power.

I really do love running so that was something awesome I got. I also eat in a healthy manner & never weigh myself.

Thank you for asking!

Ever so,

Salt