What do you think of yourself?

Last week, Oprah did a show on the Biggest Loser contestants. It was a fun show. We all like seeing people become smaller versions of themselves but what happens when they go home. You know, after the money is won and the winner is ultimately named. Well, on this show, Oprah had some former contestants tell us about their struggles. A couple of the winners, the ones who actually won money, had gained weight back and we aren't talking five pounds or so, try up to 50 pounds of weight back. Most of us would be aghast at hearing this, but as I listened to their stories I really listened to their stories. The theme was the numbers didn't matter, it depends on 'what do you think about yourself?'

Several people described themselves as a fat person in a skinny body. Even though, they'd lost weight they still felt the same as before and still dealt with their issues like before and weight starting come back. As I watched this, I remember thinking how incredibly real this was and I was thankful to Oprah for doing the show. On the Biggest Loser ranch, people are working out 6 hours a day all while eating between 1200 to 1400 calories. Anyone could have fabulous results this way all while being trained by some of the best. But when you return to the 'real' world, with real kids, real jobs, real life situations, one finds themselves having to make 'choices'. Choices is what our lives are all about. It is often said we are all one bad choice from ruin and with weight loss, you may get more than one choice but still choice all the same.

What do you think of yourself? Whatever you answer to this question is, dictates how you present yourself to the world and more importantly yourself. Cut yourself some slack people. We are not perfect beings. We will lose weight and gain weight and lose some more. And if you are one of those people, who can lose weight and maintain for life and never gain an ounce back than kudos to you. Most of us will be of the former category. So, when I ask you 'what do you think of yourself?' I'm looking for an answer not weight related because once you give an honest answer to your self assessment and deal with the feelings then you will begin to tackle you REAL issues and your weight will take care of itself.
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