The contestants had to be at camp to undergo military training and be away from their families and friends for at least 3 months. By joining the show, some have taken the first step (for others, many steps) to be committed to their goal of losing weight. From the short amount of time spent at the camp, you could see the positive changes it had on the contestants. It seemed like they'd taken a confidence booster pill because everyone was there for the same reason; to lose weight and they want to stick to it. Most were grateful for the support from their family and life partners.
As the show progressed, I found myself sucked into the emotions of the contestants and cheered for them to carry on because they are, after all, doing a good deed for their bodies. The prize for the biggest loser was $100,000 and I'm sure most can find many ways to spend the money in times like these when the economy has yet to stabilize. But seeing the outcome of the contestants losing all the weight is good enough, even if they do not win. They have succeeded in making changes in their lives and lives of their families, in many ways no amount of money can buy. The contest has saved their lives, if they have not yet realized.
There were many jaw-dropping moments when the contestants revealed themselves, with the before and after image on screen. What a major transformation it was when the biggest loser had lost over 180 lbs! A truly outstanding feat considering what each of them weighed at the start of the season.
Naturally my mind drifted back to myself and said, "If they can do it, so can I!" An often overused saying that still rings true when we start believing in ourselves. Losing over 100 lbs is tough. My goal of losing 40 lbs is a piece of cake, right? It should be and I strive to do just that after I consult with my physician the safe methods to go about it with regular exercise and healthy eating. Wish me luck!
Cheers.
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