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Rosemary Clooney, of the famed Clooney family, once appeared on Tom Snyder’s radio talk show. Clooney and Snyder were long-time neighbors in Beverly Hills and had known each other well for a long time.

“Rosie,” Snyder said. “You look great. Did you lose weight?”

“Yes,” the 300+ pound Clooney replied. “Last I checked it was over half a ton.”

The two laughed, the studio phones lit up with callers and the comment became part of the Clooney saga.

Rosemary Clooney – like millions of other Americans – always seemed to be on a diet.

And, she probably did lose 1,000 pounds. The problem, she lamented, was that she gained 1,002 pounds.

Why do so many us lose several pounds, only to gain them right back? If weight fluctuates day-by-day, maybe by a pound or two, does that mean each of us loses 365 pounds a year? Makes sense, but that means people also gain 365 – or maybe even 730 – pounds a year. That can’t be right.

Weight is ingrained into the American psyche Television shows punish people who are heavy and some
of them miraculously turn into people who look like models and actors. Once a celebrity has made changes in their
life and gotten into shape, they often receive lucrative offers as a spokesperson for health and fitness related products.

Successful weight losers can turn up anywhere from fast food chain commercial spokespersons to the best-selling non-fiction list on the New York
Times. These celebrities use their weight loss to get television commercials for diet companies or diet supplements.

In Hollywood, weight loss seems to be
temporary at best, with many celebrities moving up and down the scale by thirty or more pounds.

A very common question you see on the internet is, “how to lose weight fast?” The best method is diet and exercise. So with an answer so simple and obvious, why are there always new fad diets and shortcuts to weight loss popping up? Many people are turning to the internet and websites like the biggest loser forum to find responsible weight loss advice from people who know what they are talking about.

Shows like the Biggest Loser are reaching new levels of popularity, as are the contestants that appear on the show. The workout and diet regimens on the show are inspiring to millions. Being on a scale in front of millions, would be enough inspire fear amongst the bravest. (Most people find it difficult to be weighed at the doctor’s office by one medical assistant.)

None of us need the beginning of a new year to make a resolution to lose weight. We can do the math and know if it’s time to become a big loser.


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