You are NOT the Biggest Loser!

Well, it’s that time of year again, school has started, the weather is cooling down, and I am on track to “get in shape” by Thanksgiving, when we always see my husband’s side of the family, and people inevitably either remark “Wow, you look great!” or refrain from saying anything at all, which I know means “Step away from the gravy, woman!”
Next week, one of my favorite shows, “The Biggest Loser,” starts. I love this show, not only because it’s transformative and inspirational, but because it shows how stinking hard it is to lose weight. Let’s face it, ladies. Once you’ve gained those freshman 20, childbearing 10, and mid-life 5, it’s HARD to get back into your once-beloved skinny jeans. The people on the show have doctors, trainers, nutritionists, 24/7 access to a gym, and no housework or jobs, and they STILL have a hard time losing the weight.
Not only that, but we see celebrities who abuse their bodies, starve themselves thin, and are so nipped and tucked, many of them look like the Mother Ship is about to land and take them back to Planet Skinny any minute. I’ve decided not to do this to myself this year.
So this year, I’m focusing on healthy. Yes, I would LOVE to get back into my size eights. That’s the ideal weight for me. BUT I am not going to kill myself again only to gain it back again. No, I’m going to exercise daily, life weights reasonably, and focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good old-fashioned COMMON SENSE.
I hope my “Deborah the Dieting Dingo” [the link is coming!] story gives you a giggle and some encouragement. Take care of yourselves. Be healthy. And let loose once in awhile! You may or may not live longer without that glass of wine or piece of chocolate cake; but be certain of this – it will definitely feel longer! Be healthy & have a great day.