Chapter 12 Fit Happens: The Final Four

Before I go into this chapter's topic, here are the latest standings, as of June 1:

User lbs %

Dave -18.8 lbs -6.51 %

Hippo -17.2 lbs -6.97 %

LionEsquire -18.0 lbs -7.38 %

B-Bo Knows Weight Loss -31.6 lbs -13.41 %

Overall, May was a brutal month for the contest participants. I was expecting a wall for myself, but I figured I'd break through. But that wasn't the case. Apparently, I haven't adjusted my workout regimen or increased the intensity enough to break through the 203/204 pound marker. The final four is proving to be a tough barrier to break through.

However, the biggest take away from this month is not about my weight loss exploits, but rather my friends who regressed this month. Hippo and Chris both gained a decent amount of weight in May, which I was not expecting given their four month track record in the contest, shown by steady decreased weight loss.

For them, I believe this will prove to be a crossroads in their future health for 2013. A strong bounce back in June could prove to be a catalyst for the rest of the year. A bad June might signal that the bad habits that crept into our lives have resurfaced.

By no means did we ever think it'd be easy. For the most part, we have made it look easy, although I've heard that it's easier for guys to lose weight (although I'm not sure if that's a myth).

Here's to hoping that my weight loss crew and I end the last month of Fit Happens on a strong note.

Step one in that, at least for me and Chris, is a 5k at Lincoln Park Zoo. Wish me luck.