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.

Have you lost several pounds, only to gain
it 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. That can’t be
healthy.

Many determine their self worth by their weight alone. Overweight people are often shunned by Hollywood, some make lifestyle changes and
become incredibly fit. Countless celebrities who have recently gotten into shape have become pitchmen and pitch women for health and fitness related products and advocates for a healthy lifestyle general.

It sometimes seems as though anyone who has ever lost weight ends up pitching their own diet or their workout program. These celebrities use their weight loss to get television commercials for diet companies or diet supplements.

Permanent weight loss appears to be a mystery in Hollywood,
with many celebrity’s scale weight jumping wildly from month to month.

A very common question you see on the internet is, “how to lose weight fast?” The permanent solution is diet and exercise So then why are people constantly looking for a shortcut, for a magic pill or secret solution? 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.

Shows like the Biggest Loser are reaching new levels of popularity, as are the contestants that appear on the show. Most people can’t imagine working out as hard as some of the contestants on the show. Being on a scale in front of millions, would be enough inspire fear amongst the bravest. (Most people find it difficult to be weighed at the doctor’s office by one medical assistant.)

The yo-yo cycle begins anew each year with new year resolutions. We can do the math and know if it’s time to become a big loser.