Wally

Watched the latest episode of Extreme Makeover: Weight loss edition and I have to say it wasn't what I was expecting. So far everyone Chris Powell has taken on for a whole year has gone through an unbelievable makeover. This time his newest client, Wally, did not. Before month 9 hit Wally was clearly continuing to eat junk food and fast food behind everyone's back and was clearly gaining the first 3-month weight loss back. Then Wally sent Chris an email. He was feeling like a failure and thinking of hurting himself. Chris Powell got on a plane and flew immediately to Chris and surprised him at home. This particular episode brought made it all real again. Wally is a food addict that could not overcome his addiction and was checked into a rehab facility for a 12 step program. I so badly wanted Wally to succeed. But there on TV was his addiction. Hiding food, lying and making excuses. I was upset for Wally, food came before his family. Before his wife and daughter (who was partially deaf).

You'd think this particular episode would be despairing for anyone trying to loose weight. Oddly I found it motivating. After almost 12 weeks of sticking to a diet plan it was an excellent reminder of my own relationship with food and to always keep it in perspective. I'm not like Wally at all. Not that extreme. I've been able to stay focused on doing this for my health and my family. Food will not come before them ever again.