Lessons from the "Biggest Loser"

I was feeling uninspired this week, browsing the web and came across an article written by Jillian Michaels, a trainer on the reality show, the "Biggest Loser." While reading it, I couldn’t help but think of how similar the lessons that she has learned while working with her "Biggest Loser" contestants are to what we do every day with our customers. It made me feel good to know that these are the things that she thinks are powerful enough to change the world and I wanted to share it with all of you. Here are some points for you to ponder courtesy of Jillian Michaels...

1. Nothing Is Impossible

Let's face it: If I can take a person that is 400 pounds and get them into run-a-marathon shape in four months, we as human beings are capable of just about anything.

2. You Should Never Ask "Why Me"-Instead, Ask "Why NOT Me?"

Society—and sometimes even our own friends and family members—say you are arrogant and selfish if you want to be anything beyond the norm. Strive to become healthier or richer or more successful than average and it becomes a "Who do you think you are?" scenario. That is such a crock.

The next time you feel less-than or undeserving of making a healthy change, ask yourself that question: Why not you?

On "Biggest Loser," my contestants learn to stop asking "Why me?" and ask this question: "Why not me?" Why not me get gorgeous, healthy and famous? Why not me fall in love? Why not me have the career of my dreams? And here is the best part: by putting themselves first for once, they change their lives, achieve their goals and inspire a nation. So, the next time you feel less-than or undeserving of making a healthy change, ask yourself that question: Why not you?

3. You Must Choose To Be Happy

Life will not always be easy. You won't always be happy. Things will go wrong that are unfair and totally out of your control, but ... you have a choice. You can choose to become a victim of these unfortunate events or you can choose to learn from them and grow.

A lot of the contestants on "Biggest Loser" have had very sad lives—some filled with tragedy, all filled with physical hardship. But the ones who succeed do so because they come to find a meaning and purpose in their struggles that propels them towards a beautiful rich fulfilling future.