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A television show I’ve watched in the past and I’m sure you’ve seen also is The Biggest Loser. It’s a show where overweight people compete to lose the most weight. Prizes include fame, fortune, and probably the most important: being healthier.
There’s a reason why the Biggest Losers on the show do so well. You’ll notice they’re not going with fad diets. They’re eating healthy, making smart food decisions, and exercising. Some work harder than others, but almost always they lose a decent amount of weight on the show, and even the ones who don’t make it to the finals feel happy and proud that they were able to lose the weight they’ve been wanting to.
There’s another thing to think about the people on The Biggest Loser. They have an audience. And an audience is an excellent motivator.
Because I write this blog, it helps me stay eating healthy. A lot of it also has to do with the fact that I’ve gone sugar free – because once you stop eating sugar you also stop craving it.
But there’s also the nagging voice in my head if I am occasionally tempted by something: “People are reading your blog. You need to set an example. You need to do what you tell them to do.”
And so I do.
If you need extra motivation, an audience can help immensely. I’m not saying you need to go on National TV – but sometimes just joining a forum or starting a blog or telling every single person you know can make a difference.
What do you think? Does an audience make it easier or harder for you to lose weight? Have any creative ways on finding an audience?
