The Biggest Loser Transformations, Make-Over Madness!
Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
by Brianna Popsickle
I've written about The Biggest Loser before, I am after all the show's number one fan. My husband and I watch it together every Tuesday night. One thing I'm sure of is at some point during the show I will cry, and my husband will tease me for it. There's something about seeing people achieve their goals, or just plain trying hard that brings me to tears.
It's changing lives. It's saving lives. It's bringing families together and restoring confidence and self-esteem in people who have suffered with obesity their entire life. This show deserves more than just a few minutes of your time.
I hate to admit our Tuesday night ritual often began with a walk to the store where we'd purchase a pie or donuts to eat while watching the show. I'm happy to say our ritual's changed. Watching the contestants exhibit such tremendous willpower and determination can't help but inspire you to do the same.
Neither my husband nor I are overweight. We work out regularly and yet we continue to tune in each week to see people sweat it out in the gym and face the ultimate weigh-in.
"Why?" you ask. Because you don't have to have weight to lose, to gain something from watching The Biggest Loser. The show is about much more than weight loss. It's about healthy living and setting goals. It's about facing fears and eliminating limitations we've placed on ourselves for reasons even we don't understand. It's about overcoming obstacles and it's about winning.
This week "Project Runway" mentor Tim Gunn and chic hairstylist Tabitha, treated each contestant to a complete Macy's makeover. With new hairstyles and clothing, they showed little resemblance to their former selves who arrived at the ranch weeks ago, under-confident and overweight.
But with each physical transformation gradually taking place, personal transformations are happening as well. These contestants are changed inside and out.
Whether or not you have weight to lose, a fear to conquer or an obstacle to overcome, the show can only inspire you in taking that first step in transforming your own life.
I may not have the weight to lose but there are changes I'd like to make in my life. I've been motivated to take the first step and every Tuesday night the contestants on The Biggest Loser remind me, there's nothing I can't do if I put my mind to it.
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)I don't cry easily but I do come pretty close. It just touches my heart so much, especially the girl that lost her husband and young children in an auto accident..hm I feel another article coming on. (I may be washed up for a while. I fell this morning in the driveway as I began my walk. My pinky r finger is sooo sore. I am thankful it wasn't worse.Yes that woman's story was heartbreaking. What courage she showed. Take care of that pinky and thanks for commenting.
Hi Brianna, I enjoyed your article. Sometimes I watch the Biggest Loser and it is very inspirational.Yes it sure is. It's hard enough to lose ten pounds, can you even imagine needing to lose 200 pounds? Thanks for reading and commenting Lisa and for joining my fan club!
We don't have TV but you have made me curious about this show. I think we all have things we'd like to change - you are right, not just the numbers on the scale. MarijoThanks for reading and commenting Marijo!
Brianna,Very good piece. Having never watched the show, I was unaware of what it was about, other than losing weight. The transformations for these people is uplifting and I am glad to hear that it is so successful.Thank you for sharing and you are right. If you set your mind to it, you can do itThanks for reading and commenting Nancy, I appreciate it.
I do find this tv show to be quite motivational as much more drastic cases than me can succeed.It's tough to lose ten pounds let alone one hundred! These people really are inspiring! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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