Healthy Competition (Pun Intended)

Since Matthew and I are very competitive people and we've struggled to get into a consistent rhythm of working out, we've decided to make a game out of losing weight.  We had a heart-to-heart this morning and determined that neither of us are happy with where we're at and we need to change.  We are both really great at coming up with ideas and not so great at putting them into practice - but we love competing with each other.  In order to get things started, went to the store tonight and got some white board markers and we're going to make our bathroom mirror the scoreboard.  That way we see it every day and it keeps us motivated.

The rules are as follows:

• One goal per week.  We were going to do something exercise related, but it's pretty hard to adjust our goals so that they're fair considering Matthew has way more muscle tone than me.  To start, we're going to do lifestyle changes. This week's goal is to not suggest going out to eat (defined as: suggesting we eat something not prepared in our kitchen).
• Track the score at least daily.  I'm sure we'll run upstairs to add to the tally every time the other person makes mention of eating out, though. :)
• At the end of the week, the winner gets a prize (cash value of less than $10).  My prize this week will be one hour out of the house baby-free (oh the possibilities!).  Matt's will be an ebook he's been wanting.
• If we tie at zero, we each get our prize.  If we tie above zero, neither of us do.

We will also track our weights daily before our workout to keep us on track.  I'm excited to start getting into a routine with this.