Losing IT...."why would you choose failure when success is an option"

Good afternoon gang, this is good one to read. I'm not a Jillian Michael's fan but I know some people connect with her. I'm not a yeller nor do I like to get yelled at. That is one reason why I don'****ch the biggest looser. I like nice people! LOL Hugs- Debbie

Losing It Posted: 11 Jun 2010 04:00 AM PDT Change is hard.   Obviously.   I just spent the last 43 minutes watching Jillian Michael's new reality show Losing It. I have, in the past, avoided her shows like the plague. I just don't like the screaming and drama -- argh! Today, however, it struck me that she probably is doing something right since people seem to love her despite (or maybe because of) her screaming at them. Oh...and did I mention that her show is On Demand right now -- so I didn't have to plan my day around her or anything.   So... 43 minutes of her working with a family in their home and in their gym. The thing that surprised me the most (since, again, I am not a Biggest Loser fan) was that she didn't spend that much of the show with them in the gym. She spent the biggest part of the show talking to the family members, finding out what was going on in their heads. Because, and this shouldn't be a news flash to most of us, food isn't the problem -- lack of exercise isn't the problem -- it is almost always your head that causes the body to go down the path of weight gain.   My biggest connection to the show came when Jillian was talking to the daughter of the family (who had undergone bariatic surgery already, btw) and Jillian asked her:   "Why would you choose to fail when success is an option?"   Why would anybody? Why not success? You have to go one way or the other, right?   The best I can come up with is that change is hard. Sometimes, it is only a little hard/scary/nerve wracking. And sometimes it is hugely disruptive, smack you in the face, think your gonna die painful. And that is what life is about. Pain and triumph. Learning, changing and growing. If it is isn't at least a little uncomfortable, you aren't pushing yourself.   The discomfort of a change is why most people give up an exercise goal. Don't let anyone kid you -- it doesn't feel comfortable to train hard. People who are physically fit and active have come to some kind of understanding that the discomfort is okay, tolerable, and actually a positive thing -- it signals they are working hard enough to stress their body into change.   The discomfort of eating less is why most people give up on a weight loss goal. Again, it isn't comfortable to eat less than you are used to. Not only do you have to think about it and make a conscious choice about smaller portions, you have to actually start appreciating the benefits of not feeling so full or you will be back to your larger portions in no time.   But it is possible for you to be ultimately successful. And because of that, I'll ask you Jillian's question:   "Why would you choose to fail when success is an option?"

Debbie....good question...I need to think on this too.

I am not a huge fan of all the yelling on Biggest Loser either...I watch bits and pieces of it but not the working out part. If I wanted to hear screaming I would have stayed married!!!!!!

Hugs sweetie....connie d

You made me spit out my coffee Connie!!
Screaming...I hate screaming.
I have never watched the Biggest Loser only bits and pieces when I'm flipping channels.
And for Jillian to say she was overweight is a big stretch, she was a teen and 175 is not that overweight but I'm sure the kids picked on her cuz she is short.

Always dealing with head issues is the key. Work out the crap that is in our heads and we will do much better in the long run...mainly keeping our weight off when we get to our goal size.
But it seems like life happens constantly. Thought it would get better when we get older...and wiser?? LOL

Oh I'm constantly learning, changing and excepting. Door close, windows open and life goes on.