[Steven Tyler]

I was going to mention high fructose corn syrup if you didn't. I believe mostly though obesity is brought on by lifestyle choices. I don't know if anyone watches "The Biggest Loser" and that is what it is certainly all about. People on that show what to change their life and their way of living it.

Now, I agree it a promotional tool for 24 Hour Fitness since they are the main sponsor of the show. IMO, they show very little of what the participants really do and they more than likely workout in their own little fitness center from the looks of things. Reality TV in all it's glory.

The emotions of these people are real though. For the first time in years, they are learning how to come to grips with their struggles to lose weight. Even the people voted off the show take the knowledge and willpower gained with them back home and continue to exercise and diet properly. That's what is takes to pull the weight off more than anything. Total commitment to what your doing and having a goal in mind. Don't think you can't do it because you can. One pound a week is great progress, especially on a steady basis. Equals fifty two pounds in a year!

Too many make excuses why they can't lose weight and that's just wrong. Go see your doctor, get a complete check up and get started before the New Year. Give yourself an early Christmas present. Find a friend or spouse to sign up with you, but don't quit. When you reach your goal, don't stop to exercise. You will glad you did in the long run.

Yeah, it won't be easy, but it isn't as hard as you think. Don't be ashamed to walk into the fitness center either. You are there for yourself and yourself only. You are not in competition with anybody there. Keep that in mind. Weight loss in calories and calories out. The less calories you take in and the more you burn equals weight loss.

What have you got to lose? Only the weight you need to.