I have a confession… and I’m glad to say that I know at least one other person who has the same embarrassing admission, Zar, who I skyped this morning. We’re both addicted to the TV show “The Biggest Loser”. What a superb programme! I just love it – seeing the transformation in both mind and body of these people in such a short period of time. It really is, as cheesy as it is to say, inspirational. The American version I have just finished watching, one of the guys lost 180 lbs. His final weight? 173 lbs. He lost more than he finally weighed. He looked… AMAZING.
However, it’s so important to take this kind of show into perspective and take a step back to look at it. These people spend 6-7 hours per day working out with dedicated trainers. They eat, sleep and breathe nutrition. That’s how hard they work to achieve their results.
It’s not just the physical training either, it’s normally the emotional aspect of this life changing experience which is phenomenal and is usually key. People who are as overweight as they are have massive psychological associations with food and these are the hardest things to break.
The weight loss industry is worth billions and billions and even gazillions of pounds worldwide. From diet pills to books, fitness classes to boot camps. Weight loss is not easy… if it were so many people would not be obese, right?
Taking it back to a basic level: you. If you have a mammoth task on your hands, remember – you can do it. It’s important to be achievable. Those in the Biggest Loser dedicate their every waking hour to it, so massive weight loss in a short period of time is possible. For those of us who have to struggle with a full time job, perhaps a couple of kids and really no energy left for anything else… my only piece of advice? Be true to yourself.
If you’re aiming for weight loss, you have to go for it. Don’t cheat. Don’t bull****. Don’t excuse yourself. Don’t lie. If you do these things, the only person you’re hurting is yourself. Be honest and STICK TO IT. The equation calories in = calories out DOES work…if it doesn’t, it’s only because you’re cheating the equation!
Weight loss takes time and hard work, don’t expect it to be easy. Be it 5 lbs or 50 lbs you have to lose… take it one step at a time and, however many times you fall off the wagon, it’s the getting back on which makes you stronger.
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