I cannot believe that after a year of hard work (or FIVE years, to be exact), many months of anticipation, and a heckuva lot of blood, sweat, and tears, season 5 of?Extreme?Weight Loss is officially a wrap. Ohhh man…this surely is bittersweet for me. So many incredible friends made and lives changed, and while it took a LOT out of Chris’ and my personal life to spend so much time with these wonderful peeps, I wouldn’t change it for anything.
With this season now in the bag, naturally I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting, not only on this last year, but on the past years/seasons as well. Chris and I both feel incredibly blessed, I must say. We got front row seats to some of the most incredible transformations I’ve ever seen, and are absolutely honored we got to be a part of each and every one of them.?I am so proud of our peeps’ individual journeys, as well as?all of the hard work and sacrifice they put into making their transformations of a lifetime?each with a unique story and background that makes their stories of triumph that much more inspirational.
A question we are often asked is, “How do you choose your?contestants for Extreme Weight Loss?” This may be one of our most frequently asked show-related questions, so?Chris and I decided it’s time to dish?on just what goes into the “I Choose You!” process. Check out the video below!!
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Xoxo,
Heidi
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Thank you for extending the courage to face fear head on. What I fear lately is that after leaving a 17 yr marriage 4 years ago (which started as a rela when i was 17? so a 25 year connection) I will never find the love of my life again?but after reading your piece I realized I lived an extraordinarily blessed life (fabulous children, great job, delicious friends?.). I received from your blog today that I need to be mindful that i am extremely blessed that I don?t need to face ?real? fears like a cancer diagnosis or recurrence. You have placed my thought patterns into perspective and i plan to invite fear to tea (love it!) and then go on with a truly grateful heart. The right things have always happened at the proper times in my life and i have to believe this love piece will too.
Hello Mr and Ms Powell,
I have been up all nite watching your show. It is truly Amazing how you both inspire people to reach there full potential physically. I adore you. I always wish it was me loosing that wieght.??
I have been told by all my Dr’s that I am obsessed. I have been in denial for so long. I allowed myself to go down because I became so depressed after my marriage broke up. I just isolate,don’t answer my cell. Just sleepall day then eat at nite, now eat now read till my eyes get tired As well among other things. Now I live alone and I find it very differcult to go outside anymore. My cloths don’t fit.
Everything is to tight. Only eat once a day about 5.00 pm when I get out of bed. 1Then at nite I’m so depressed I just snack on whatever. I’m so depressed I don’t go outside unless it’s absolutely necessary. I use to be a size ,10,then 14 ,then 16 then,18,,20,now 26 28. I can’t even take a bath with getting exhausted. I walk different, I toss and turn in my sleep all nite because of the weight I can’t even walk to put out the garbage without taking a break ,before I go back. My sisters tell me I snore so loud they don’t spend the nite anymore,because they can’t sleep for my loud snoring. As well they say at times I stop receiving breathing and the wake me up. They want me to take sleep test. They are afraid I might not wake up. I am so embarrassed ,I used to go visit my family however they are constantly reminding me of my weight gaining. I use to love to dress,but now I can’t even wear Hills anymore. I miss being dressed up now pretty. I took the full body mirror down. I look horrible. I feel terrible because I allowed myself to go downafter my husband left for a girl the same age as our daughter, that he meet on the enternet. I feel so ugly,betrayed,unloved, alone, so feel like a big blob. The last time I saw my Dr’s they said If I don’t loose weight I will have serious health issues. I’m ?lwaye reminded of my obesity. The last time I weighed myself was at PubliX grocery store in June. The people waiting made negative comments that just made me feel worse. My wieight at that time ever was 365 . I never been this heavy in my life. I have lost all my self esteem.
Before the break up I was getting dental work done. Since then I Never went back to the Dentist now I look HORRIBLE ALL OVER. I LOST MY DESIRE TO SMILE BECAUSE I LET MY
SELF GO DOWN. IT’S SO DEPRESSING TO OVERWEIGHT,AND UGLY SMILE. I CRY SO MUCH. I ALSO PRAY IN TEARS FOR HELP!!!!
PLEASE REPLY OR RESPOND..
PS……
I KNOW YOU HAVE YOUR HANDS FULL,WITH SO MANY PROJECTS AND PEOPLE CALLING,MOST OF ALL YOUR KIDS. WHICH IMUST SAY YOU ALL ARE A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. I MISSED
THAT.
I SOMEHOW FOUND IT EASIER TO POUR SOME OF MY HEART OUT TO YOU,BECAUSE NOBODY ELSE WANTS TO HEAR IT ,NEITHER DO THEY UNDERSTAND,HOW THIS WEIGHT AFFECTS ME. I just feel better talking to you. I never discuss my feelings with anyone. I never see anyone anyway.
I FEEL I HAVE GAINED MORE WEIGHT SINCE JUNE,. MY ENERGY LEVEL IS SO LOW. I CAN’T SAND up long enough to even cook,because the weight has put so much pressure on my back, it is so very Painful.
Even when I’m invited to anything I don’t go. Everyone looking at my crooked teeth missing teeth,my smile is so ugly, I don’t dare take pictures anymore. Or remin ding me of how much weight I gain. I don’t look like myself anymore. I’m writing you with tears in my eyes because for the first time I have been able to vent and admit I am obsessed…….
Hi Janie: Thank you for sharing your story with us, and I’m so sorry you’re having such a difficult time. Here’s a post that outlines Chris and Heidi’s carb cycling program, and it’s the same program the use on the show: https://heidipowell.net/9060. And be sure and follow all the links within the post too – the lead to very helpful information for you as you begin your transformation journey. Pay special attention to the part about promises also. And please discuss this, or any nutrition and exercise program, with your healthcare team first and then follow any modifications they might recommend. Make and keep one promise at a time, and you can achieve your goal! We believe in you!
I have to say.. I’ve started watching your show and it is so inspiring.. I want to start my journey again.. by again.. well you know the story.. weight loss attempts over and over. A Dad who tried to make me eat spinach when I was young ((LOL)) that didn’t work out haha.. However.. I got somewhat serious years ago and had a stomach stapling.. that failed.. then due to problems I had a stomach bypass.. which fixed the problems.. however I managed to sabotage myself and of course I’m now still at a unhappy 290 lbs. Anyway your shows have shown me I need to address the issues inside as well and I’m fixing to get started trying this again. Hopefully with more resolve as things are changing in my life and I need to get healthier. God Bless you all for showing these shows.. it truly helps us all!
Hi Deborah: Thank you for your post! It sounds like you’re on the right track this time – you got this! ?
So my gf and I have been dating for 3 years now. I am going to propose to her in December. I am in the military (Air Force) stationed in Vegas been in 8 years and very fit and healthy. My gf Katie is a little over weight and I’ve talk to her going to the gym and eating healthier. She even said to me a couple months ago she would get s trainer in October. Well 2 months have gone by and she’s been eating somewhat better and she is going to the gym. Problem is she’s not pushing herself in the gym. She is staying comfortable and mediocre about it. I feel like she is scared about her heart rate going up. Ian supporting her and being motivational to her. Last night I brought up the fact about paying for a trainer and she said she will when she feels ready and comfortable. The problem is I had a goal in mind that she would do a 5k with me in December. How can I convince her to get a trainer now and go hard-core. I love her for who she is but I just want her to live a more health lifestyle. Please help me. Thanks
Hi James: While we so badly want those we love to be healthy, it really is up to them to make that choice for themselves. Keep encouraging her in kind and loving ways, and she’ll choose to make these healthy changes when she’s ready. And when she does things under her own choice, those changes have a much higher chance of sticking long run. Hope that helps!