What Does it Take to become a Biggest Loser?

Greetings Friends~

For those of you that watch the Biggest Loser, the two people in the picture are very familiar to you. They are Bob and Jillian. For those of you that don't watch the show,who are struggling with a weight problem, you SHOULD.

This show is all about a group of seriously overweight individuals who are competing to lose weight each week. Sure, there is some soap opera aspects to the show. Sure, each season there are more and more commercial plugs woven into the show itself, for things like Brita water filters, Jennie-O turkey and some brand of sugarfree gum. Sure, the longer the show goes on, the heavier the contestants get. Sure, Bob and Jillian are extreme and sometimes, down right rude and mean.

But, there are good things about the show as well, that everyone needs to see at least once. The contestants working their asses off in the gym...people larger than you and I...who get out there and do it...each episode. Training tips, food and cooking segments, and, best of all, the "after" segment, are contructive and inspiring.

The thing that makes this such a good show is that it demonstrates to the world that obese people can change. That they can lose a tremendous amount of weight.

I know that those that have watched the show may be saying, "of course they lose weight. They have trainers, doctors, exercise equipment and good food provided for them. Who wouldn't lose weight?"

The important thing that the show has proven season after season is that even those people that get sent home early can lose a tremendous amount of weight when they work at it. Often the people who go home are losing as much weight as the ones that stay on the Biggest Loser campus.

These people go home where they deal with the same problems that you and I do. They have family responsibilities. They have jobs. They have no Bob and Jillian. And, they continue to succeed in dropping the pounds.

The VERY best part of the episode is the "after" segment that shows how much they have changed and how good they look. This is my favorite part because it inspires me to continue on my journey. If they can do it, so can I.

Do me a favor and tune in at least once. I think you will be glad you did.

Inspiration of the Day

Self-pity gets you nowhere. One must have the adventurous daring to accept oneself as a bundle of possibilities and undertake the most interesting game in the world -- making the most of one's best. - Harry Emerson Fosdick

Shopping Tips

Fred Meyer has the following items on sale through next Saturday; 1/2 gals. of milk or orange juice for 4 for $5, broccoli and cauliflower for $.68 a pound, Weight Watchers Smart Ones 6 for $10 (limit 6), Texas red grapefruit 3 for $1, apples (assorted varieties) for $.98 a pound, radishes and green onions for $.44 each and tomatoes on the vine for $1.48 a pound.

Recipe of the Day

Cold mornings demand something warm and fast to get the day started. Cranberries are now in season or substitute Craisins. This makes me hungry just thinking about it. You know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Give this a try.

http://www.recipezaar.com/Weight-Watchers-Applesauce-Cranberry-Oatmeal-223535

Slowly things are getting better. It's not always easy to see improvement or changes but if you take small steps and do it One Step at a Time, you will be surprised at the results. My small result from today is that I was able to get my hoody zipped up for the first time EVER. It felt pretty good.

Happy Trails!