I know, I know…they always say you shouldn’t count your chickens before they hatch, but its so much fun to do it!
You may or may not know/remember that I entered a weight-loss contest at work a few months back. Well, this contest ends September 8. As of last month I was in the lead, and while I realize there is a chance that I could get beat I’d like to think I’ve got a chance here. So, in addition to counting my chickens and having a clear plan for the prize money, I hope this motivates me to keep working and losing weight.
The first place prize is $200. I’ve gone back and forth on what I’d do with that much money…I started out wanting a suit, then I wanted a dress, then I thought bras. However, a couple weeks ago I decided to start training for a 5k, and it was brought to my attention that I should get proper running shoes. “But good shoes can easily cost me $100, and I don’t have that much loose change lying around?!!” Thats when I remembered….the contest!!
So yes, when I win the contest I will be getting me a new pair of running shoes at around $100 (I’ll check for online codes and whatnot once I’ve decided on the model, so hopefully it will be under that). That means I’ll have about $100 left over. With that money I want to get a pair of black workpants (under $40), and a couple of bras (about $30 each, on a good day). Its quite practical, and not overly exciting, but I think it should work. I have 3 pairs of black slacks that I wear on a regular basis, and two of those are pretty baggy at the waist. I’m starting to get embarrassed that I look so sloppy!! (I didn’t want to spend money on another pair of pants before then in case I lose more weight…like it happened with my lovely gray Ann-Taylor cuffed pants [sigh]). I wear mostly beige bras (although I have a good number in other colors), and those are starting to embarrass me too. Good thing no one sees them!!
If I don’t win (but I won’t pay attention to this scenario because I’m determined to win) the 2nd prize is $80. If it came to that, I’d use them towards the running shoes and cover the rest myself.
So, that’s that! Wish me luck!
August 15, 2008 at 11:48 am
GO QL GIRL GO!!!!
read the secret?
watched the dvd?
it’s all about the visualizing yourself winning. getting the check and GITTING THE SHOES!
Miz.
August 15, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Actually…I HAVE read The Secret and watched the dvd, lol. (Thats why I was so excited to look through the pictures from last year’s race…and then I posted them on the blog, hehe.)
Thanks for the cheers!! All I have left to do now is take part in some “inspired action”!
August 19, 2008 at 1:49 pm
you go girl!
But listen about those shoes, may i make a suggestion? Don’t buy them online. Go to a specialty running store where a real person will pick–based on how you move (likely putting you on a treadmill) — the perfect shoes for you.
I used to buy my shoes at Cosco. But after getting my first (and best) pair at skinny raven, I would never go back to buying blind.
August 20, 2008 at 12:34 am
Agree with Hanni. Go to the store, have them diagnose you, and you can then buy them online. They can tell if your arches need extra support, or if you need… I don’t know, they are just smart!
My knee stopped hurting after i did that. Sure it was some $110 shoes and $20 insoles later…. but still, if you are 100% committed to running, then do this.
August 20, 2008 at 9:08 am
Definitely agree. I actually got my current running shoes online, but I think I just got lucky that they fit and they haven’t caused me any problems so far.
I’m going to do the in-store thing, but I just wanted to browse the same shoe model online to see if I can get savings over the store. (I figure if I search for example “New balance model xyz” it’ll be the same shoe, right?) If I can’t find major price savings (or if I can’t find the same shoe!) I’ll still end up purchasing it at the store.
September 9, 2008 at 10:24 am
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