Topic : 09/10 The Ultimate Weight Loss Race, Part 1

I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for doing this show. I do need to lose some weight, as does my husband, but our personal life has proven that to us immensly, in a much more personal and compelling way.  We live in Florida, currently my husband is in Wisconsin, burying his step-mother whom he thought of as a mother.  She was 59!!!!  She died of complications due to diabetes.  She has been severely overweight the entire time I have known her, the past 9 years.  It finally killed her. 

At 59 years old, her life is over.  This stuff is SERIOUS!!!!  Please, everyone, take care of yourself.  I know my husband and I are serious now, neither of us want to bury the other, nor do we want our daughter to have to go through what he has gone through this past week.

Again, Dr Phil, thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing this to the forefront, and helping people to get healthy.

Also, the last pair, the brothers, they brought tears to my eyes, they remind me, the bigger one especally - forgive me I can't remember their names, so much of my mother in law.

You are an amazing person, Dr Phil, for the way you give back and never judge. 

I had to tell my story, in hopes it may convince other people that weight can and will KILL you.

Saw today's show and am so impressed w/the way you and Phil handled the situation.  Proves how determined you both are.  Can't wait to find out what happens tomorrow.  You guys are the best.  And we still miss you .....

Chris

I just wanted to wish you well on your journey.  Your story reminded me so much of my mother in law.  She died on Tuesday, basically complications due to diabetes and being extremely overweight.  Your story brought tears to my eyes.  I am praying and routing you on.  Even if you don't win this competition, I pray that you continue your journey togood health, and live a LONG and happy life.

My mother in law was an amazing person, wanted to help everyone, was just a wonderful woman all around.  The tragic part to all of this, even more so than her death, was the fact that she was JUST 59.  She had many years ahead of her, and yet, tomorrow, she will be buried.

This can and will kill you, take this opportunity and become the healthy person to go along with that amazing personality.

And thank you so very much for your service to our country, without men like you this country would not be so amazing!!!!

Keep the faith, and know we are rooting for you!!!

I bought the book, The Ultimate Weight Solution soon after the first weight loss challenge and read through it quickly.   I had begun exercising regularly prior to that series but other than that I wasn't really ready to get real.  Since last spring I have been trying to make more healthy changes and just make healthier choices one day at a time.    I am 44 years old, a single mom 5 foot 4 inches and currently 184.4 lbs.  By all statistical counts I am obese and have been for quite some time.  My short term goal is to get my weight out of the obese range and then out of the overweight range.  I've spent many years making unhealthy choices and changing that is difficult.  Maybe now, a little older and hopefully wiser I can face those 7 keys and get comfortable in my own skin. 

 I will be watching this series faithfully just like last time.  I am disappointed that there are not more weight loss race teams (people) closer to my age and more females.  The first challengers were a little more diverse.  Despite those differences I can relate to everyone on some level.  I wish all the contestants much success.

Emilie

We think all of southern Michigan (at least all of Devils Lake) watched the show today and we are all so excited for you....Could not have happened to a nicer girl!  Keep up the hard work-you are an inspiration for your "favorite fat neighbors!"

Love, Beth and Rob   PS We are feeding your cat for you!!!!