The Dr.'s TV show

I've reached out to you- to wake up this morning and do something about our weight. You all have raised up to this challenge and I am touching 14 lives (15 if I count myself)...now, we may all not be at our goal weight by the end of this session....I would be willing to do another bout of this until we ALL are where we want to be! It won't happen tomorrow and it won't happen next week- but it will happen one day at a time, lets really push ourselves ! Yesterday I watched The Dr.'s, based on 2010 healthy goals. They focused in on three goals, weight loss, quitting smoking, and reducing stress. Here are some notes I took on weight loss!

*Facts: *All facts have been provided by "The Dr.'s" episode aired on 01/04/2010

We see the way people look at us (even at the gym- but know that we are all there for the same goal- to be healthy)
We feel TRAPPED inside this body (but, we are the only ones who can make the attitude to change who we are!)
*2/3 of Americans are overweight! It is projected that in a few years, this will be up to 86%!
*too much fat can increase your chance of cancer (for women- this is breast cancer)
*too much weight can cause depression (which makes it hard for us to get up and get out there to start the new life we are *longing for-do it! The sooner we move and start- the EASIER this becomes!)
*too much weight can cause diabetes (once you have it; it will haunt you forever!)

Today-TODAY is the day to reach out and make a change!

*You eat a brownie every night (243 calories)- or 3 slices of supreme pizza a week (1260 calories) - over a year it adds up to: 22lbs!

*A healthy diet is to lose 1-2 lbs per week. To lose a pound is by cutting calories and burning them- say you burn 500 calories by working out, and 500 calories are cut out in your diet (you know this by writing down EVERYTHING you eat- and know your calories from there. A diet is based on 1200-2000 calories per day based on your weight). To lose one pound, you will need to lose 3500 calories!

Do something FUN that you enjoy to do to be physically active- and your attitude will be what will carry you through this. Ideal working out is 5 days a week at a gym! You will reap the benefits of working out at a gym. (If this is a problem; dedicate yourself to a workout video-YMCA's provide financial assistance & childcare)

*Secret: Eat an apple before a meal will help you eat 15% less at that meal.

Today is the day of change- today is the day to KEEP your New Years' Resolution!

Finally, this evening is the first episode of 'The Biggest Loser'...if you're able tune in to the show each week so we can make commentary...as well as learn some great tips!

Vote verdict: I will show all % weight loss on Sunday!

Keep up the good work!!!! Work hard, stay focused....one day at a time- this is a new lifestyle- NOT a diet plan- this is how you plan to live the rest of your life...healthy!