Legendary singer Rosemary Clooney (and aunt of George Clooney) returned to Tom Snyder’s national radio show one time. 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.

How many of us have lost weight, only to gain it 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. Is it even worth it?

Like
it or not, people are judged by their weight. Celebrities who find themselves packing on the pounds are often forced to make lifestyle changes to continue their careers. Countless celebrities who have recently gotten into shape have become pitchmen and pitch women for health and fitness related products and advocates for a healthy lifestyle general.

It sometimes seems as though anyone who has ever lost weight ends up pitching their own diet or their workout program. Famous people who lose weight turn it into TV commercials for weight loss companies or manufacturers of diet supplements.

Permanent weight loss appears to be a mystery in Hollywood,
with many celebrity’s scale weight jumping wildly from month to month.

A very common question you see on the internet is, “how to lose weight fast?” The permanent solution is diet and exercise But that doesn’t stop people from simple solutions like video games with cartoon characters who will run along with you, to gastric bypass, to the all cookie diet or the liquid diet or the protein diet. 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.

Everyone wants the contestants on shows like “The Biggest Loser” to succeed. The hard work and long hours the contestants put in is very inspiring. Simply being weighed in front of millions of people would be a deal-breaker for most. (Most people find it difficult to be weighed at the doctor’s office by one medical assistant.)

The yo-yo cycle begins anew each year with new year resolutions. This year can be different, simply by sticking to our diet and exercise plans, and finally becoming a big loser!