Friday, February 11, 2011

I'm willing to do anything...as long as it's legal

I'll admit it. I'm losing my motivation to lose weight. I'll be doing really well, and then I get sick or my back and hip pain kick in with a vengeance. At this point, I'll do anything (as long as it's legal). Who am I kidding...I don't care if it is legal as long as I get my motivation back.

Funny, I know that Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and Nutrisystem want to motivate me to lose weight by using a celebrity spokesman that has had the same problem. I hate to break it to them, but it doesn't work. I'd be more motivated watching someone within my own tax bracket trying to lose the weight. They are dealing with the same issues I am. They are worried about whether or not they can afford the food, when to find time to exercise, and keeping the motivation going throughout the weight loss process. If I had a personal trainer, a personal chef, a lot of money, and was getting PAID to lose weight...I don't think motivation would be a factor.

So, I'm willing to help out any gym or healthy restaurant. If you want to show how successful your organization is, I will be happy to be your spokesperson. I'll be weighed once a month on any television show to chart my progress, I'll work out with a trainer for free to lose the weight, and I'll eat meals for free to advertise for your restaurant. All I ask in return is for $1000 per pound lost in a six month time frame. It is a win-win. The companies get great advertising showing how great their gym or restaurant is, they would be paying less than if they were paying a celebrity, and I'd only be paid if I lose. It is quite the hardship to offer my services this way, but I'm willing to do anything (legal or not) to help companies successfully advertise. I mean look at Subway!

So, if I could pick companies that I would like to represent, I would pick the following...
1)24 Hour Fitness or Lifetime Fitness...
The fact of the matter is, I WANT to work out. My problem is I'm not sure what exercise will best help me lose weight without further injury to my hips and back. I need guidance, I just can't afford it.

2) Sonic....I know what you are thinking, Sonic isn't healthy. However, if someone could come up with the Sonic Drink Diet, I'd jump all over that. Who doesn't love Sonic drinks? And can I just say "Thanks" to the marketing department that came up with Sonic Happy Hour. I must admit, it is one of my happiest hours.

3) Chipotle...I could make this work if I did all protein and watched my portion size. Who am I kidding, I love their burritos with rice. Ok...Chipotle is out of the running...darn it!

4)bd's Mongolian BBQ...Please, oh please call me. I seriously could eat there everyday!
I would wear t-shirts, I would learn how to work the grill, I would give out coupons to all my loved ones (Paul & Meagan start praying for this one). I honestly think that bd's could benefit just like Subway. Of course, they are already a huge success, but by marketing to those trying to lose weight they could add more restaurants. Pittsburg NEEDS one! Call me, write me, tweet me...help a fat girl's dream come true. Too much? Help a slightly overweight girl help others...think of it as charity! Still too much? I'm on my knees begging and won't get up until I hear from you. Yep...just the right amount of aloofness.

Well, I better go charge my phone for all of the calls I'm sure to receive. Sponsorship, here I come!

5 comments:

  1. this was a great post! LOVE IT, esp the part about the tax bracket.
    p.s. I click you, you click me ;)

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  2. Totally hear ya on the celebs. If I had a nanny to watch my kids so I could go to the gym, a chef to cook for me, and a personal trainer...I'd be good to go! The fact is, I hate getting up early to exercise when I've already been up 2-3 times during the night, I hate thinking of things to eat, and I could really use some guidance on how to lose it quick! I think a lot of us are in the same boat as you. Well, except for the hip/back pain thing. Just know you aren't going it alone!

    And I totally agree...Mongolian BBQ would be ideal!

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  3. You said what every woman in America has been thinking. Is there any way you could send this to the powers that be at Jenny
    Craig, Weight Watchers, etc. I actually think you should figure out a way to get this to Mongolian BBQ. They would be crazy not to take you up on your offer.

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  4. These are the posts I love to laugh over...they are so true! Why do national companies think we all need to be like a celebrity anyway?
    I think your motivation will return with the warmer temps and more sunshine. Good luck and keep me posted!

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