I finally decided to watch "The Biggest Loser" because of its popularity and those enticing promo ads with success stories featuing the obese people who allowed themselves to be featured on national TV while they struggled with a problem which most people regard as very personal. I reflected  on the message that was being sent out, and while I realized it’s primarily entertainment, nevertheless there are some lessons to be learned from it if you’re battling a weight problem.

All over the world, night after night, millions of people are riveted to their TV sets – but not to watch the latest soap, or Law & Order. Not to watch David Letterman or Desperate Housewives. Not to see who outwits, outlasts and outplays others on Survivor. No – Everybody is spellbound by the efforts of a small group of obese people trying to overcome the effects of years of overeating.

It’s not surprising that for so many people this is compulsive viewing. Obesity is the new epidemic. Fat children lumber around school playgrounds while their overweight mothers fill shopping carts with wrong choices. Then… they sit down at night to watch The Biggest Loser. They see dramatic weight loss and startling new body shapes beginning to emerge. They want the same results – and they begin to think it might be possible.

Well, it is possible, but you probably won’t be able to accomplish these dramatic weight losses in the same manner as you see on The Biggest Loser.I mean  who has four or five hours a day to work out? Who can afford a personal trainer several times a week? And who has the luxury of their own personal adviser on calorie content and smart food choices? The answer is: virtually nobody. But you have to remember that this is television: it’s a false situation. As the players keep reminding themselves and the viewers: "This is a GAME. You have to make the most of your time here – it’s going to be so much harder out in the real world."

Is it harder in the real world? Probably. But you can take lessons away from watching this reality show. You can make it work for you, as well as for the contestants. Here are three practical and useful lessons you can put to use immediately.

1. Your Primary Objective Is To Lose Weight

In the Biggest Loser household, losing weight comes first. Make it come first in your household, too. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? It is. In fact, so simple that many people just overlook it. They try to fit exercise and meal planning around everything else in their lives, instead of making it a priority.

What is most important thing here? Getting the weight off, and becoming fit enough to put years on your life – or watching another TV show? Sit down with a pen and paper and allot at least one hour a day to planning meals, recording what you eat, and doing some form of exercise.You need to structure your days so you can allot an hour or two to the objective of lowering weight.

2. Exercise Doesn’t Have To Be Painful

What else do you notice in the Biggest Loser household? The more they exercise, the more they seem to enjoy it. Oh sure, they grunt and they groan; they sweat and they complain. But as the weeks go on, you’ll hear them say things like: "I never thought I’d say that I look forward to working out – but now don’t feel right if a day goes past without exercise!"

They really hit the nail on the head on this point. The secret to enjoying exercise is finding what’s right for YOU. If you don’t really enjoy the gym, look for other forms of exercise. You need a mix of cardio and resistance training – but it doesn’t have to be on machines. Walk, swim, dance, climb hills, push a wheelbarrow in the garden… there are endless choices that can be fun for you. Research what happens to various muscle groups – and to your heart – when you exercise, and pick activities that you will enjoy.

I keep seeing people who start a fitness program and they sign up for an exercise class or jog a mile each day, or work out on a Stairmaster, or whatever. They then overdue whatever it is they’re trying. The result is they get so sore, they stop, or they hate it so much, they stop.

The secret is that most everyone has something they enjoy involving exercise. Think about what you like, even if it’s just taking a walk. Walking is great exercise. You don’t have to wait for a nice Spring day, because people tend to use the weather as an excuse for not exercising outdoors. If it’s cold or raining, go to the mall with a friend and do a "mall crawl." You should set an objective of exercising every other day for 30 to 45 minutes each day. If you’re busy like most of us,set aside a specific time that’s most convenient for you and do it religiously. After you see the results in weight loss and feeling better, you’ll know what you’ll end up doing? You’ll do it more frequently…because you actually enjoy it!

3. Identify the Triggers

Emotions run high when the contestants have to face their demons. Weight gain is rarely from just a physical cause. If you keep a food diary, and faithfully record not only what you eat but when (and why) you eat it, you’ll soon see a pattern of emotional eating. What are Your triggers? Boredom? Tiredness? Family arguments? Frustration? Stress?

Once you have identified these triggers, you can start working on strategies to defeat them. This can be as simple as challenging yourself every time you want food. ("Am I hungry – yes or no? If I’m not hungry, then why do I want to eat? Am I really just thirsty? If I’m running to the fridge because I’m upset, is there something else I can do to feel better? Is there a long-term solution that will fix this forever?" and so on.) If you’re not yet ready to deal with the root cause, then be prepared with food that won’t add to your problems with the resulting rolls of fat. Make sure that you have ‘good’ food at hand – but also food that you like. This is just "being smart" about your eating habits. For example, switch from regular soft drinks to diet. You’ll get used to them and actually end up preferring them. Use a sugar substitute for your sweetener. Instead of snacking on potato chips, try some natural snacks–even some pita crackers or some weight loss programs,weight loss goals,diets,prepared snack that doesn’t have any trans fats listed in the ingredient listings. These are just a few minor changes that will help you lose weight.

You Can Reach Your Weight Loss Objective

These are just three of the lessons that anyone can take away from watching The Biggest Loser. And you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you did it all by yourself. You can do it, but you really need to be serious about it, do research on diets and weight-loss programs, and select the approach you want to take that will not only help you achieve your weight loss goals but also enable you to develop an eating plan that is heart healthy.

Believe me, you’ll add 20 years to your life–quality years to boot!

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