I'm such a Loser!

The final weigh-in show is right around the corner, Dec. 8, I believe, when someone will gain the title "The Biggest Loser." Turns out that is a label that is actually pretty awesome to earn.

Contrary to the show's title, the people that compete on this show are far from losers. I admire them so much, especially since I have always battled weight issues and I know how challenging it can be to overcome the obstacles associated with losing weight. I also know how insecure you can grow to be when you become unhealthy and uncomfortable in your own skin.

I have always been an extremely outgoing and confident person, anyone who knows me will tell you that. But, isn't that usually true with many people that are overweight or have other insecurities about themselves. Think about the greatest comedians of all time, many of them were extremely overweight or had other hang ups.

"When you're this fat and unattractive, you have to learn to be funny," my friend, Mike, from Virginia told me once. Harsh, but maybe he had a point.

The truth about myself is that, although I am confident, or as 'some people' tell me 'a little arrogant and in love with myself,' (Right, George?) I still have issues with being comfortable in my own skin.

After many years of struggling with losing weight, mainly because I never got serious about it or I put my faith in some fad diet and didn't make a real lifestyle change, I have finally made a commitment to myself, and my body.

My eating habits have changed. I have joined the gym and work out regularly now. I even joined my co-workers in signing up for and participating in the 5K that Kennett recently hosted. (I also "opted" to let our boss here at the DDD beat us in that race! Just an FYI. Ha!)

My body is changing, my mind and spirit is stronger, and I feel like this is the beginning of a life change for me. It's really exciting, but it's definitely going to be a climb. Wish me luck.... I made it through Thanksgiving and now comes Christmas.