RTP 14-Day Group Shred: Public or Private -- I always have many thoughts

Warning: Disjointed blog post. I'm blogging on meds. I will not be operating any heavy machinery while typing this post.

There's a private way to do the shred. The accountability will be there because of the link or there's the option of having photos posted on Adam's blog (see blogroll, left).

I would have thought I would have instantly jumped to the private option. But that's not where I'm at anymore.

Yesterday, I blogged about the body stuff and my fears and hesitations. After I wrote them out they started to fade. Then I read Suzette's blog (see blogroll) and comments and red other people's blogs and comments and realized, I'm not the only one. And it faded more. Then, I even thought. Hey, I have a built in excuse why I won't visually show such a big result, I can barely walk. What do I even have to lose? It's a victory to just give it my all, and enjoy my day of discounted shopping. [Total aside: I couldn't decide between the t-shirt and the hoodie, and now I'm gonna have both.]

In short, I could go either way. I'm leaning toward doing the private to save Adam the trouble of having to upload more photos and me the trouble of trying to determine pixel sizes and stuff. I already know how to post photos on this thing so that would be easier. But there's a part of me that thinks it would be very freeing to just go public walker and all. And say, "hey, this really is about me being doing what it takes to hold me accountable." There is accountability either way, but there is definitely a little more, to use an Adam term "positive pressure" on Adam's blog. But is that too much pressure?

There's a part of me that also thinks it would be better for Adam's business to have more dramatic transformations on his blog and not my transformation. On the other hand, could my kind of transformation show in a photo what I believe to be true about his blog and value as a coach? That it's not just about a workout plan or nutrition, it's about making a choice and holding yourself accountable. If I succeed in getting rid of my walker on Day 14, would that not be a dramatic transformation and a great start?

From what I can tell about Adam from his blog is that he cares about helping his readers more than his business. So, I doubt, he cares one way or the other, and he wouldn't begrudge me either way.

So I thought. Hey, I'll lay myself open for some advice and some more blog reading. I'm gonna see how I feel at the end of the day after reading YOUR blogs. I'll post my decision tomorrow.

So, which way are you gonna go, public or private?

A few postscripts:

1) Hello to Debbie. Thank you for visiting, and saying nice things. My favorite kind of visiting.
2) Going to see my orthopedist today to discuss my goals and WEIGH myself. Will post weight tomorrow.
3) I reserve the right to just blindly follow what Suzette does. lol
4) This is already working. I worked a MILLION times harder in physical therapy today, did more exercises at home, and my eating is still very awesome. (yay Weight Watchers online)
5) It looks like there's going to be way more women on this shred than men. Ladies REPResent!