Two questions for all of our Biggest Loser Contestants:

(and I want honest answers!!)

Why did you join the Biggest Loser Contest?

AND

Why did you purchase a membership at the gym in the first place?

Is it to…
- lose weight?
- gain muscle?
- relieve stress?
- look good for the holidays/reunion/etc.?
- make new friends?
- get out of the house?

(All of the Above??!)

There is no wrong answer. But I want you to be fully aware of WHY you are going to the gym because it might make the difference as to whether or not you obtain the goal(s) you are trying to reach.

If you have ever watched the Biggest Loser television program, you have seen how many of the contestants want to lose weight so they can live long enough to see their children grow up. This may sound extreme but it goes to show you that Strong, Important Priorities call for Desperate Measures.

Where does losing weight/getting healthy fall in YOUR list of priorities? Is it more important that those beers over the weekend or those nachos during the Steelers game? Is going to the gym more important than sleeping in for 30 more minutes or staying at home and watching Dancing with the Stars? (Don’t forget, we have televisions at the gym!!)

Think of those popular WWJD bands that some people wear. This little reminder worn on your wrist is supposed to make you stop and ask, “What would Jesus do?” before taking action. What kind of similar reminder would work for you in reaching your goal and NOT eating that candy bar or hitting the snooze button? A rubber band around your wrist? A picture of LL Cool J’s abs or Victoria’s Secret model Marissa Miller’s legs placed on your refrigerator? Or maybe have your spouse and/or child ask you each day, “How was the gym today? How many miles did you walk/run?”

So Here’s Your Homework for Today: Find that SOMETHING that will help you remember your priorities.
We want you to find that little ‘push’ so you can lose that weight, gain more muscle, relieve your stress, look good for the holidays or for your reunion, make new friends or simply to get out of the house!

Reminder: Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 29th, is our first voluntary weigh-in. I certainly hope you will come in and get weighed. There’s no shame in finding out you gained weight. (You won’t be the first nor the last. After all — Life Happens!!) If anything, gaining weight might be just the thing you need to do some priority-rearranging!!

Good Luck!!!
Michael Moran