I watched the Biggest Loser the first season. I saw a counselor...she told me to cut it out. Last night I attempted to watch an episode of this season. I was quickly reminded of why she told me to cut it out. You know...I see the merits of watching people lose weight. I can see how some people find that inspiring. But, when I see a man stand up in front of the world, weigh-in, and lose 6 pounds in a week...only to be asked by the host in a really negative tone "do you feel like you failed your daughter" it makes me want to punch someone. 6 pounds in one week! That is the SECOND week, not the first. The expectations that show creates are unrealistic and impossible for the average human being. Unless you can lock yourself away with a personal trainer and a personal shopper...I just don't think you can accomplish the weight loss these people accomplish.

My counselor's theory was this...aim to lose 0.5 pounds a week. Basically...aim for 25 pounds a year. Lose 100 pounds in 4 years. I think she is the smartest woman I've ever met! Honestly. I mean...we all live by these "must lose 100 pounds in one year or less" mentality. Then, when we have a week where we lose 0.5 pounds we fail like a failure. And we throw in the towel. And the cycle of gaining and losing continues. I joined WW in October of 2007 at 336 pounds. I should be down 15 pounds this year from last year. Maybe a little more. So...I won't exactly hit the 25 pounds in one year goal...but I WILL be lighter than I was a year ago. And, if I can continue to lose a little weight every year and keep it off...well then more power to me...that's progress!

I won't be watching the biggest loser. I won't spend an hour and a half every week learning how to be 'disappointed' in myself when I only lose 2 pounds. Hell, to me a 2 pound loss in a week is a HUGE success!

PB Muffin - 330
Oatmeal - 160
Banana - 100
Sandwich - 295
Chips - 120
Yogurt - 120
Fruit/Dark Choc - 90
Nuts - 200
Cheese - 50
Popcorn - 150
Leftovers - 600
Ice Cream - 150
Edamame - 100
Total - 2465