My mother told me as a child and young adult that if I kept eating the way I did, one day I would wake up and be overweight just like all the other women in my family. Much to my distress, those words came true! After my marriage in 1983, I started gaining weight. I kept thinking I'd get it under control.... I was horrified the day I stood on the scale and discovered I weighed more than I thought I would ever weigh in my life.

I've personally tried South Beach, Weight Watchers, did a short stint trying Atkins, and read almost every book on nutrition and food that is in the marketplace. I'm a fitness instructor now with the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. Even with my level of activity, my weight is still an issue. I looked around, and ran across DietBet after being on Jillian Michaels website. After my first game I was hooked.

DietBet makes me focus on ME! I'm internally motivated, and I thrive on a good challenge. And, of course, hugely important to me--DietBet is not selling anything. There are no judgments made as to which plan to follow--and there's no bashing of any major plan. It’s a place where we can all come together, without regard for food plans or fitness plans, and simply play a game.

I can't even guess how many folks I've referred to DietBet. I honestly think it's the best thing "out there". I just wish I had thought of the idea myself!