Friend: Are you still swimming most lunchtimes?
Me: Yup
Friend: That's great. How are you getting on?
Me: Okay I guess
Friend: My personal trainer's really good.... he mentioned a project he'd like to start..
Me: uh-huh...
Friend: He wants to work with a very overweight person for one year to help them lose weight and get fit....
Me: Riiiiiiiight...?
Friend: For free
Me:...........!
Friend: Yup. He wants to show that his methods work...
Me:...........!!
Friend: He's putting the word out about it and wants to interview people who are ready to make a big change..
Me: (speechless)
Friend: You want his number?!
Now, when I heard about this, I could have been a "good person" and told several people about this amazing opportunity. I could have - but I didn't - that place was MINE, dammit. I was not about to create more competition!!
The only people I told were people who didn't need the help.
So I guess I need to apologise for the teeny bit of guilt I feel - I WON! (She said graciously and with humility).
And maybe to Gareth... you could have had a bigger pool of people to choose from and you wouldn't be stuck with me for a year.
Onto Day One...
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Brownie points to anyone who can name the musical from this post title.
Disclaimer: Brownie points cannot be redeemed for anything. Certainly not brownies. There are no brownies in this house now (I ate them all before Day One..ssshhhh don't tell Gareth).
I look forward to your updates, good luck!
ReplyDeleteThe Sound of Music! Good luck to you Claire, I train with Anita so have heard about you. I think you're doing a very brave thing, but it is going to be sooooooo worth it! If anyone can get you to where you want to be, I think Gareth can.
ReplyDeletePS I've got a really nice healthy breakfast recipe, I'll pass it on to you via Gareth :))
Abi
Brownie points to you Abi! One of the best films ever! (strangely husband doesn't agree).
ReplyDeleteThank you for the good luck wishes. Everything going well so far and yes please to any recipes!
This is so cool. I shall follow your progress religously. Go Claire!!!!
ReplyDeleteI salute you, admire you and I'm looking forward to reading your blog posts, young lady xx
ReplyDeleteP.S. Every time I read "Winning by Losing" I imagine Charlie Sheen saying it. Things like that keep me amused, anyway.
Good on you Claire! I know you can do it!! Love Claire xx
ReplyDeleteThank you to all of you for the encouragement and good wishes! It's really kind. I really appreciate it :-)
ReplyDelete"Yay Claire, you go girl!"
ReplyDelete(I can't pull that off, can I?)
Oh well. I think this is great and was meant to come your way (competition snubbing aside!).
Will be watching your progress with scrutiny and offering support where I can (like safe disposal of tempting doughnuts, etc.)
You're gonna do this - no probs! :o)
Go for it Sis, behind you all the way. Strength through success.
ReplyDeleteBob.x
Sounds fabulous - well done! xx
ReplyDeleteGo girl!! I'm going to stalk you at the common and jump out from behind a bush, possible with baby in tow!
ReplyDeleteSeriously though, I wish you all the luck in the world, you absolutely deserve this chance and I am 100% confident in you that you'll succeed.