We asked Moni to write a blog about her experience with the National Body Challenge. Here's what she posted.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 — 10:53pm
Yesterday Desi and I found out that we were selected for the show. It was very surprising because we thought we were just going in for a photo shoot. In the middle of taking pictures these two women run up and congratulate us. It took me a minute to even realize why they were congratulating us. I got very emotional because I wanted to be a part of the show so bad. Last night I immediately came home and started cleaning out my cabinets and refrigerator. I have instantly changed my diet and this morning I got up and went to the gym. I started off okay, but halfway through working out my body started to let me know that it wasn't used to this activity, but I pushed through it and did 30 minutes of cardio. I just really want to use all the resources that I have at my disposal to help me remove this excess weight. My husband is very excited. He got in the kitchen with me and started helping me toss food. I think he is looking forward to having me back as a workout partner. I really want to just start to feel better and healthier. I don't want to let myself down and I also don't want to let all the family and friends down that are supporting me.
Thursday, June 7, 2007 — 10:02pm
Earlier today we had our first meeting with the nutritionist. She is concerned with me going to Vegas for five days. She doesn't want me making more decisions. The good thing is that I am not much of a drinker. I know she is concerned about me possibly pigging out at buffets. Three days ago I probably would have, but I really want to change my ways. I know some people would say that you can't change your ways over night, but I plan to eat sensibly and healthy. I really think I can do it. I was also supposed to start working out with the trainer, but since I will be gone I called her to ask her what she wanted me to do while I was away. I want to make sure that I don't come back and embarrass myself, so I really want to make sure I do all of the things I need to do. My husband is really enjoying the change in my eating habits because now he doesn't have to worry that there will be all of these fatty junk foods that are so tempting being in our cabinets. He has been eating right and exercising regularly for the past two months. Now that I am doing the same thing, I feel bad for being a stumbling block for him. I realize I wasn't really supporting him by having all of those things around that wasn't going to help him keep the weight off. It's great that now we can support one another fully in having a healthier lifestyle.
