Week 1

As mentioned in last week’s entry, The Bet is on again in 2012 and its benefits are already being seen and noticed. In 2010 I lost over 50 pounds over the time of The Bet and saved over $2500 on just tips alone by not purchasing alcohol at the bars. And that is just tips… I probably saved $25k by not purchasing any liqueur…

For those that don’t know, The Bet is a no-drinking challenge between my friends and I with a minor monetary wager. And here we are at the end of Week 1 with signs of improvements already making themselves visible. On the obvious side of the spectrum is increased energy and strength. The subtle benefits you have to look for a little more… cleaner skin, brighter eyes, not-so-puffy face, and the ability to sleep my side without getting heartburn are just a few.

Week 1 is all about beginning the flush of all the toxins out of the body and replenishing them with hydration and nutrient supplements. It is not about exercise at this point, that is to come later. For now, the key is to re-train your mind and body for a new itinerary, a new schedule, a new way of life.

Week 1 is fairly easy as it is right at the beginning of the journey and your discipline doesn’t get tested much as everybody else around you is also on the straight and narrow for the most part at the beginning of the year. The ride is fairly smooth until week 3 when the Super Bowl comes around. Double the pressure if your team is actually in the Super Bowl. But being from San Diego, I wouldn’t know what that feels like…

222.8 lbs.
9 weeks