The Biggest Loser - Give it a Chance!

Now that fall is officially here, so is the new TV season. Now, do not misunderstand me. I am not encouraging an increase of television viewing, But I am asking you to consider following the journeys of the men and women this season on The Biggest Loser. (Tuesdays on NBC at 8:00 PM) Not only is a show about being healthy/getting healthy, the life lessons delivered each week are very powerful. I often use the show as teaching tool, particularly in reading and finding themes. The show is very effective in modeling that hard work does pay off. Setting goals, not giving up, motivation, inspiration, being dedicated, decisions, choices, managing stress and disappointment, and yes, rewards, are among the lessons we can learn from this show. Every year I have a handful of students that begin watching. Other students hear our conversations in the morning and sense our excitement as we discuss the events that aired that week. As the season progresses, more and more students are watching. The season finale never disappoints, either, as monumental transformations are revealed. It's truly amazing watching and seeing what even the most lost souls can accomplish when they put their minds to it! Not only do they undergo physical transformations, but emotional ones as well. In truly touching witnessing these men and women gain confidence in themselves - something they didn't have before. Yes, it is a two hour show and ends at 10:00 PM. This is late for a school night, but it can be taped/recorded, or caught on cable. I'm not sure what channel carries the second showing, but i know it does air later in the week. The show was very inspiring for me, too. Weight was never an issue for me, but as I found myself getting older, it became an issue, and a sensitive one at that! Sitting and watching the show (probably while eating ice cream or something) was not working for me! My own journey is not over; maintaining my weight loss is difficult and sometimes a real pain in the neck! But I try to keep in mind the alternative. It's this type of lesson and inspiration that our kids would benefit from. School is not always easy; projects and homework can sometimes be a nuisance, but by discovering that school and learning is a life-long process that requires hard work and dedication, well, success is just around the corner!

Happy Viewing!

Miss D'Amore : )