Calories Are Always Universal

I was watching TBL this morning and found out an interesting and shocking factoid: as of June 2008, Australia overtook America as the most obese nation. 60% of the Australian population over the age of 25 is obese! 60%! Haven't been back for a few years now but, heavens, I don't remember that age group looking large on the beaches. Perhaps it's a more rural problem... that tends to happen here in the States as well.

Anyway, glad I'm not on that end of the scale anymore. In the last year of my life, I have gone from a tight, tight 14 to a well-fitted 12. And, actually, spent most of yesterday going through my closets to throw out all 14's and any XL's I could find. The goal remains: In 2 more months I'll be doing this spring cleaning again with the 12's in order to make room for the 10's... hell, who knows -- maybe the 8's and then I'll be done! :)

My Favorite Show: Season 4, Down Under!

This show is even better in Australia! I think it's because there is less game-play going on. But you never know if it will turn more to the American version. They do tend to play off of each other because the American trainers brought this show to Australia. Doesn't matter: Bob & Jillian or Shannon & Michelle--I adore them all!! The UK is supposed to start another one too (they have only done 1 season--which was brilliant). I don't know how you could not get addicted to this show! These are good, ordinary people who have sabotaged their lives and, now, are willing to go to/through all extremities in order to change that. LOVE IT!