A few years ago, Rosemary Clooney,
Aunt of George Clooney, appeared on Tom Snyder’s radio show. Because Clooney and Snyder had been long time neighbors in Beverly Hills, they knew each other
well.
“Rosie,” Snyder said. “You look great. Did you lose weight?”
“Yes,” the 300+ pound Clooney replied. “Last I checked it was over half a ton.”
The two laughed, the studio phones lit up with callers and the comment became part of the Clooney saga.
Rosemary Clooney – like millions of other Americans – always seemed to be on a diet.
And, she probably did lose 1,000 pounds. The problem, she lamented, was that she gained 1,002 pounds.
How many pounds have each of lost – and then gained back? If weight fluctuates day-by-day, maybe by a pound or two, does that mean each of us loses 365 pounds a year? Makes sense, but that means people also gain 365 – or maybe even 730 – pounds a year. Is it worthwhile?
Many determine their self worth by their weight alone. Celebrities who find themselves packing on the pounds are often forced to make lifestyle changes to continue their careers. Those who work hard to get
themselves into shape often become advocates of a healthy lifestyle, in an effort to help others regain their health.
Those who have been successful at losing weight can become best selling authors or spokespersons for the latest fad diet. These celebrities use their weight loss to get television commercials for diet companies or diet supplements.
In Hollywood, weight loss seems to be
temporary at best, with many celebrities moving up and down the scale by thirty or more pounds.
A very common question you see on the internet is, “how to lose weight fast?” The permanent solution is diet and exercise So with an answer so simple and obvious, why are there always new fad diets and shortcuts to weight loss popping up? Many people are turning to the internet and websites like the biggest loser forum to find responsible weight loss advice from people who know what they are talking about.
Everyone routes for contestants that are on the Biggest Loser to succeed and reach their weight loss goals. Most people can’t imagine working out as hard as some of the contestants on the show. It has to be difficult to be weighed in front of millions of people. (Most people find it difficult to be weighed at the doctor’s office by one medical assistant.)
What is it about a new year that makes people resolve to lose weight? Become a big loser this year and stick your health goals all twelve months of the year.