Continuing the celebrity weight loss week theme, we are coming back to a familiar face--Kirstie Alley. Anyone who has struggled with weight can identify with Kirstie's very public battles. My question is this--has Kirstie put her health at risk by putting her weight loss success on hold? Or will her plan for televised weight loss be a big inspiration and success?
In April, Kirstie Alley was on the Oprah Winfrey Show claiming she had discovered the secret to weight loss success--and that by Novemeber, she would be back on the show wearing a bikini. (She appeared on the show along with Micheal Hebrenko who also famously yo-yo dieted.)
Well, it is November...Kirstie was back and jokingly had a bikini on over her clothes...as it does not appear that her body has changed much, if at all.
She still believes she has the secret to weight loss success--so what gives? She claims that she had proposed a television show to document her weight loss progress and the networks told her to stop losing weight because that's what they would be paying for. Theoretically the deal was signed just the night before her return visit to Oprah's set.
What do you think? Will she succeed? Will she have success at losing weight? At her show? At both?
People love to see inside glimpses of a celebrity's life...and they love to see that they are human, with foibles and weaknesses, just like "real" people. Given that, and the success of other celebrity reality shows, she has a good chance of a show success.
Is her chance of weight loss success as good? Statistically, no. However, being followed around by cameras all the time might do it...although I hear that after a while you get used to them and don't even "see" them...as hard as I find that to believe, I suppose that is possible. If it is, then the cameras themselves won't be much deterrent or encouragement.
Public accountability for some people is huge...and maybe that is what will be the key for Kirstie's success (I truly hope she has success, in case you aren't sure)...but I am concerned. Get your weight loss inspiration however you can...whatever works for you, as long as it is healthy.
I believe Kirstie CAN lose weight...I know we all can. My concern is that she is setting herself up for another roller coaster ride because she is insisting that it be "fast and fun"...from my experience permanent weight loss can be fun...but it isn't necessarily fast...because you have to make permanent changes to achieve permanent results!
I'm also concerned because Kirstie was willing to put her health (and goals) on hold until a network decided they would cover her progress. To me this doesn't bode well. It sounds like the classic, "hey, I'll start tomorrow because today is (fill in the blank.")
Even Oprah seemed skeptical, "you can't lose weight for a network!" Absolutely! We can all be inspired to take control of our lives, to be healthy, and to drop excess fat...for US.
Kirstie waited 7 months for a network. What are you waiting for? What "network" is stopping you from your health and weight loss success? When will you decide that you deserve health, that you CAN have it? Change your mindset--it is the first step to permanent health and weight loss success!
Check in tomorrow when another beautiful star speaks out against diet and exercise...
Showing posts with label public accountability and weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public accountability and weight loss. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Biggest Loser Big Lie?
I have never watched the tv show the Biggest Loser...last night I turned the television on to watch a show I had recorded and BL was on...so I checked it out for a bit...
The reason I got "sucked in" was because they were weighing in and Kristin had actually gained 1lb. The shock that registered on the faces of everyone--including her trainer--hit home.
What that one show demonstrated to me was that it is not just a simple equation of calories in vs calories out.
If it was that simple then Kristin would have lost weight that week. Her trainer said she worked really hard and did really, really well that week.
So why didn't she lose weight?
She admitted that she was really stressed and put a lot of pressure on herself and that she was concerned about not making it.
Those mental conditions can be enough to have our bodies "hold on" to some fat. That is a component to weight loss that defies the community that insists it is strictly a mathematical formula.
Look, anyone who has made the effort to lose weight knows that sometimes you drop pounds even if the calorie equation says you shouldn't. And other times you don't when you "should"...
Is it that things balance out in the end? Or is it that the mind is a powerful part of the equation...the hidden factor that like adding a zero to a multiplication table can negate all your results?
I was glad to see the show cut to Kristin a few months later and see her positive attitude was back. My wish for her (and for all of us) is that she continues to see the goodness that is inside her. May she keep tapping into her personal power and keep that dream alive!
As Kristin said, "Change is possible--and you are worth it!"
Yes indeed. We are all worth it. You go, girl!
The reason I got "sucked in" was because they were weighing in and Kristin had actually gained 1lb. The shock that registered on the faces of everyone--including her trainer--hit home.
What that one show demonstrated to me was that it is not just a simple equation of calories in vs calories out.
If it was that simple then Kristin would have lost weight that week. Her trainer said she worked really hard and did really, really well that week.
So why didn't she lose weight?
She admitted that she was really stressed and put a lot of pressure on herself and that she was concerned about not making it.
Those mental conditions can be enough to have our bodies "hold on" to some fat. That is a component to weight loss that defies the community that insists it is strictly a mathematical formula.
Look, anyone who has made the effort to lose weight knows that sometimes you drop pounds even if the calorie equation says you shouldn't. And other times you don't when you "should"...
Is it that things balance out in the end? Or is it that the mind is a powerful part of the equation...the hidden factor that like adding a zero to a multiplication table can negate all your results?
I was glad to see the show cut to Kristin a few months later and see her positive attitude was back. My wish for her (and for all of us) is that she continues to see the goodness that is inside her. May she keep tapping into her personal power and keep that dream alive!
As Kristin said, "Change is possible--and you are worth it!"
Yes indeed. We are all worth it. You go, girl!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Oprah Celebrity Weight Loss Show: Public Accountability
Following up on yesterday's post about the recent Oprah Winfrey Show episode on Celebrity Weight Loss Struggles...
Both Valerie Bertinelli and Marie Osmond chose to make their weight loss very public when they chose to be spokes persons for Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem, respectively.
This public declaration has some risks to it. It did put some added pressure on them to stick with the program...and subject them to possible criticism if they didn't lose weight "fast enough" or lose "enough" weight or, Heaven forbid, they actually failed--dropped out of the program and gained weight!
It also provided them with a level of support! There were lots and lots of people really rooting for them and celebrating their success with them!
Well, you can make your own public declaration! The big advantage you have is that you get to choose who that public is!!!
You may want just one "accountability partner." Or you may prefer to announce your decision to a small (or large) group at work or in your neighborhood.
Unlike Valerie and Marie (don't you love that we are now on a first name basis?) because you get to select your 'public' you also get to tell them your goals and what support you want from them.
So make your "public" declaration, choose your support team and help them to help you by letting them know what support you want to receive!
Tomorrow I'll touch on one of the points that all three women had in common for their successful weight loss...
Both Valerie Bertinelli and Marie Osmond chose to make their weight loss very public when they chose to be spokes persons for Jenny Craig and Nutrisystem, respectively.
This public declaration has some risks to it. It did put some added pressure on them to stick with the program...and subject them to possible criticism if they didn't lose weight "fast enough" or lose "enough" weight or, Heaven forbid, they actually failed--dropped out of the program and gained weight!
It also provided them with a level of support! There were lots and lots of people really rooting for them and celebrating their success with them!
Well, you can make your own public declaration! The big advantage you have is that you get to choose who that public is!!!
You may want just one "accountability partner." Or you may prefer to announce your decision to a small (or large) group at work or in your neighborhood.
Unlike Valerie and Marie (don't you love that we are now on a first name basis?) because you get to select your 'public' you also get to tell them your goals and what support you want from them.
- Do you want people to monitor what you eat? (that doesn't work for me, but some people thrive on it)
- Do you want a cheering section?
- Do you want someone to call when you are facing a challenge?
- Do you want someone to call YOU on a regular basis to check in and see how you are doing?
- Do you want a workout buddy?
So make your "public" declaration, choose your support team and help them to help you by letting them know what support you want to receive!
Tomorrow I'll touch on one of the points that all three women had in common for their successful weight loss...
Monday, April 13, 2009
Oprah Celebrity Weight Loss Show
I rarely watch television live...my schedule just doesn't allow for that. So I tivo shows that interest me...like the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Recently Oprah featured three celebrities who have struggled with their weight--Marie Osmond, Valerie Bertinelli and Star Jones.
This single show has sparked several things in me and so this is the start of a series based on that one show and the stories these three women shared.
I get that this struggle about weight is tough for them because they are in the public eye. However, I really don't believe their struggles are any different than our own. Like everything else in the life of a celebrity, the scale is bigger--and I'm not talking about the one you step on Star.
Their very public struggle was precisely what gave them the opportunity to be on this show and to be a spokes person (or poster child) for a program. So while they didn't like the publicity when they were heavy, they chose to have it during this part of the journey. This may have been partly to keep them on the path (pubic accountability) and partly to help inspire others.
Whether you are in the view of the entire world, your town, your place of work, or just in view of your family and friends, the stresses of weight loss and gain are the same.
Some people will support you. Others won't believe you will make it--and if you do, they won't believe that you can keep it off. And still others will try to sabotage your efforts--either by bringing you "presents" or by pointing out your flaws--maybe 'thunder thighs' in a certain outfit--one that you were so proud to fit into. This would be our equivalent to the unflattering photos in the National Enquirer!
The bottom line is that you have to be the one who determines IF you will lose weight.
Someone else may help give you a wake up call, but you have to do it for yourself. Marie Osmond's kids may have told her that they want her to be around for her grandkids, but she had to want to make the change for herself in order for her to persevere and succeed.
Tomorrow we'll talk more about this public accountability and choosing your support group!
Recently Oprah featured three celebrities who have struggled with their weight--Marie Osmond, Valerie Bertinelli and Star Jones.
This single show has sparked several things in me and so this is the start of a series based on that one show and the stories these three women shared.
I get that this struggle about weight is tough for them because they are in the public eye. However, I really don't believe their struggles are any different than our own. Like everything else in the life of a celebrity, the scale is bigger--and I'm not talking about the one you step on Star.
Their very public struggle was precisely what gave them the opportunity to be on this show and to be a spokes person (or poster child) for a program. So while they didn't like the publicity when they were heavy, they chose to have it during this part of the journey. This may have been partly to keep them on the path (pubic accountability) and partly to help inspire others.
Whether you are in the view of the entire world, your town, your place of work, or just in view of your family and friends, the stresses of weight loss and gain are the same.
Some people will support you. Others won't believe you will make it--and if you do, they won't believe that you can keep it off. And still others will try to sabotage your efforts--either by bringing you "presents" or by pointing out your flaws--maybe 'thunder thighs' in a certain outfit--one that you were so proud to fit into. This would be our equivalent to the unflattering photos in the National Enquirer!
The bottom line is that you have to be the one who determines IF you will lose weight.
Someone else may help give you a wake up call, but you have to do it for yourself. Marie Osmond's kids may have told her that they want her to be around for her grandkids, but she had to want to make the change for herself in order for her to persevere and succeed.
Tomorrow we'll talk more about this public accountability and choosing your support group!
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