Thursday, June 21, 2012

Doin' it

After a few sleepless nights and (probably way too much) discussion with friends and family, I've made the decision. I'm doin' it. I'm auditioning for the Biggest Loser season 14 on Saturday.

I'm overwhelmed by the amount of work required for this. I'm giving up an official training run WITH water stops which I will still have to do on Sunday instead. Unofficially. Without water. I feel like I would always wonder if I didn't do it.

The application is probably something every one of us should fill out - even if you aren't applying for the show. It asks a lot of thought-provoking questions I'm not sure I've ever asked myself like "what do you think would be the best thing about being fit?" or "what is the hardest thing about being overweight?" This goes on for 9 pages. I kind of feel like I need to dive into this with a bottle of red wine and a box of kleenex.

I would never give up a precious Saturday if I didn't feel like I had half a chance. I have the personality for it, I'm just not sure they've ever had someone who already works out a lot. I do have a "sob story" to share but I don't use it as an excuse for being fat. It's the reason I work hard every single day. My father dropped dead at 49 after trying to lose weight his whole adult life. He literally died trying. I'm only 6 and a half years away from 49 and I'm following in his footsteps. I never stop working and it's not getting me anywhere. Not sure if that's TV material or not.

I will have nothing but time while I'm in line so I will be blogging about it so stay tuned. Would I be me if I wasn't on some kind of crazy adventure? (you don't have to answer that question Shelley) : )

16 comments:

  1. You are cracking me up, Tina!

    I'm proud of you for applying, and will be crossing my fingers that your story (my condolences on your loss) gets through to the producers. Plus, tell them that you have a huge blogger audience who will watch YOU on the show!

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  2. Hurray! Oooooh will we be able to say "We knew her 'when?" (Am I allowed to ask YOU questions?)

    Very, very proud of you for applying. I think this will be a good soul-searching exercise for you too.

    May I just suggest that instead of wine you drink water so you can pre-hydrate for your run. Also, if it's a long run, go out a bit early in your car and drop water. That's what I do when I'm training for long races :D

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  3. Good luck!! I agree with Shelley, perhaps mentioning the blog will be give you extra points ;)

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  4. Good luck! I'm fascinated with reality shows, but I don't know if I would ever be brave enough to be on one! I'll be cheering for you if you make it! :-)

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  5. I just realized we both live in Georgia! I didn't realize auditions were coming here! Wish I was brave enough to go with you!

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  6. That is super exciting!! I can't wait to hear all the details about the audition :) and can I be honest, I'm so jealous... I wish I could go lol :) Good Luck!

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  7. I'll be rooting for you...I've never watched TBL, but you bet your life I will if you're on, Tina. You must have the personality for it to even be willing to try. GOOD LUCK!! Can't wait to hear all about it.

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  8. That is very exciting to do. Good luck and I will stay tuned to see what happens.

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  9. I especially like the thought-provoking part of it. The psychology of your process has definitely been aching to be prodded.

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  10. Good for you for getting out there and trying out for this. Why not, right? It will be a memorable experience for you no matter how it turns out. Good luck!

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  11. That's so awesome! Good luck!!!

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  12. So excited for you!!! Can't wait to hear about it!

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  13. I am 28 yrs old an i too am overweight and am auditioning in dallas on july 21st for season 14. I'm not exactly sure what they're looking 4 but I do wish you the best of luck. I'm an artist and vocalist but I feel like I could go farther in life if I could lose some weight. I look at my application as well and they're so much to put down I'm not exactly sure what to say about myself. I really really need to have this happen in my life. I want this more than I've ever wanted anything. maybe will both get a chance I sure hope so

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