Seems we are all getting a little nostalgic as we ride the highs and lows each week.  It has been terribly emotional to watch you all weigh in on Thursdays, telling dirty jokes in the green room while waiting for the show to start, and then one by one suffering your fate of...who will be sent home! (Sounds so dramatic, doesn't it!)

I think this is when we really need to support and the voice from those of you at home because as our nine move to the Black Team...they are moving towards the day to day reality of what losing weight really is...when Shelly doesn't have a microphone in your face, and Dawn weighing you in ready to splash those numbers on the TV screen, and the adoring fans lining up to cheer you on....there's just you, your family, your friends, your support system who are there now and will be with you through your goal weight and beyond.

It's the reason you wanted this, the reason you keep doing this, the reason you will (WILL!) succeed.  Because you want to feel good, you want to be off your meds, you want to have energy to get out and live life, you want to be there for your kids, your spouses, your careers.

We've had fun along the way.  We've made friends.  We've laughed alot.  We've developed the awesome support system of group meetings and workouts, emailing, texting, blogging, and gosh knows what other insane technology you've mastered to keep in touch, ask questions, support each other...you are ensuring that you each will succeed just a little more.

Now as I talked about Thursday on the show...you've got to dig deep.  What has kept you from succeeding before, what are you worried about with your lifestyle, exercise habits, food cravings, etc. that will be an obstacle for you in the future.  Search your soul. 

I like the way Sean talked about the new way of thinking, the new way of living, when we met for a group workout on Saturday.  It's like he really understands that he is a new person, with his beautiful wife, and amazing future ahead of him.  No looking back.  You respect the past...because that's what made you who you are; the good, the bad, and all develop your character, your passion, your drive...but going through something like this...just makes you stronger, healthier, and ready to take on whatever life brings you!

I am so proud of you...and you at home for sticking with your program...and for those of you who we hope will make the decision today, tomorrow, or sometime soon...to start walking, eat just a little less, and take those first steps to a healthier you!

Long Live a Fitter San Antonio!!!!