The Biggest Loser...

Ah "The Biggest Loser." Could I lose the 88lbs that I want to lose if I were on The Biggest Loser, you bet your butt I could.  A few problems with this though; 1)I don't have 12 weeks that I can give up at work to be on the show, 2) I wouldn't win because I didn't weigh enough to have the percentage of weight loss needed.

Here is what I don't like about the show, they make it look like you should be losing 8-10lbs a week it is far too much and way too unhealthy for you and I who do not have the benefit of personal trainers, chefs and a top notch doctor. When I first started in my journey to 225, I did indeed lose up to 5lbs a week for the first few weeks, but remember that most of that was water weight.  Now some weeks it is 1-2 lbs sometimes gaining. 

Now the positive. I hate to sound like a know it all because God knows that I am not. But it isn't about going on a diet it is changing your mindset/lifestyle about food. I like the fact that this is one of the main focuses of the show.  I have tried diets, we did the South Beach diet the summer before Everett was born. I lost a TON of weight,  but as soon as we stopped I gained it all back and thensome.  This time around it is different, I have changed my attitude about my diet. I still eat sweets when I want too, but it is not as often or as much. I still have pizza, but I cut down the amount of slices. I have been smarter about everything, I think that is the key. Have fun, have your cheat days but limit them.

Now on a related note, I lost the first 50 on my own. People ask me what I took in addition to my diet and exercise. No pills, no help just old fashioned hard work. I wanted to know that it was me who was losing the weight not a pill. I feel that it is important. If it was the pill then once I stop taking it will I gain it all back or just stop losing? Am I open now to looking for help, yes, but just to help get me going again. Once that happens I want it to be me.

It's getting late, I need to get some sleep.
Next time I'll share my 2 worst gym experiences.
Here's to your 225!
Mike