Do you guys watch the reality television show, Big Loser? I don't, but last night I managed to catch the season finale. They sent the contestants home for six weeks and then brought them back for one final night. The transformations were incredible. The four finalist lost, on average, around 49% of their body weight since the start of the show. The fact that they did this without surgery of any kind is simply amazing. All in all, this is just another prop to inspire us and shows me that we can do anything we set our mind to.
*begin political rant*
I'm not a really big fan of reality TV. I do like "Big Loser" and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". Never mind that these folks are making a profit off of these shows. It touches me that actual lives are being improved by the private sector, and somebody's money is being put to good use. Now, I think that if we could just apply that rule to the U.S. Government. Anytime they want to spend our money on something stupid, we earmark to a program that makes over peoples lives. LOL. That would cut 60%-70% of government right out of our lives.
*end political rant*
Sunday, I start back on my long runs. I have a nine miler planned. With that in mind, and the fact that I want to be a "Big Loser", I'm going to work real hard to break this wall and weigh below 200 pounds by the end of January. Six pounds in two months sounds doable.
Oh, yea. Doctor says I'm all healed, and I don't need medication to control my acid reflux anymore. Yay me!
Finish strong!
Wes
10 comments:
Oooh, acid reflux and running, sounds like a very unpleasant combo! Good luck with your 9 miler this weekend! I am sure it will go just fine... and 6 pounds by the end of January is definitely do-able. I would love to do the same!
I loved the finale too. I just trying to fiqure HOW the one gal was 5 MONTHS Preggers at the finale. WTF?! Hmmmmmm.
9 miles! Wow, Wes, you're really cruising. And it's great that you have gotten the acid reflux under control. I wish that everyone understood what a huge difference diet and exercise can make in their lives. Congrats!
:)
Jodi
NINE MILES!!! lets all say it together "NINE MILES!!" that is so awesome, enjoy every step! :o)
9 miles is awesome!
Looks like we are in the same time fram for the wait lose. My trainer says have it off by Jan 29.
Game on!
FIrst of all, 9 miles is awsome.
Secondly, I love the biggest loser. I realize that what they are doing at the ranch isn't practical for everyone, but this season they had people losing weight at home too and some of the transformations were amazing!
You go girl uh, guy!
9 miles is completely amazing to me.
You kicked acid reflux's butt!
AND
I love that show. I can't believe the weightloss in such a short period of time. It's a completely unrealistic schedule to follow- but still inspiring.
I'd love to join you with the 6 lbs goal- that will bring me to my "official" weight watchers goal- but then I'd like to drop another 8 or so.
Good luck!
Hey Wes! Congrats on the acid reflux being healed! You WILL knock of those six pounds! Have a great run!
You will knock off those 6 pounds easy.. Have a great time on the 9-miler. That's definitely officially "long"! (you're going to kick its 9-mile butt into next year)
Yeah for you, Wes, you are just cruising right along, I am so impressed!
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