The Biggest Loser

One of my favorite reality shows is "The Biggest Loser". Last night I watched the first episode of the new season. Some of the things the trainers said at the very beginning of the show really struck home with me. Things like: Don't just watch this while you are stuffing your face. You can do this too.
Then they showed the participants at the doctor's office. The MRI images (or whatever they were) showed how cramped up the lungs can get from belly fat. Also they showed how fat begins to infiltrate the liver and other organs. It really isn't about looks. It is about health.
I have been like so many other "loser want to be's" and thought mostly about the physical attractiveness of a fit body. I still want to look better, but now I want to be stronger and be fit. I want to have stamina and strength. I want to grow to be a healthy woman until the day I die.
I got an eliptical for Christmas and have begun using it. My sweet daughter-in-law encouraged me to go ahead and do what I can even if it is only 3 minutes at a time at first. I took her advice and began with 3 minutes. The next time I did 4 minutes. Yesterday I was up to 8 minutes and did 8 minutes in the a.m. and p.m. Most people can do more than I can right now, but that is ok. I am making progress and I won't be stopping any time soon.
At first I was upset that I couldn't do any more than 3 minutes but I am so out of shape that is where I have to start. I will not be out of shape for long!
The Biggest Loser is an inspirational show that has really shown me that I can do this. I am going to stick my plump neck out here and tell you that every Monday I will give you a progress report. Hopefully each week I can tell you about minutes added to the eliptical workout, pounds and inches lost, and encourage you to do the same. Tell me your stuff too!