Well, I went to the orientation for the Cedars Weight Management program. 

C’mon now people.

Most folks there were at the stage where they admitted they were fat, overweight, obese, whatever you want to call it.  But there were a couple of people who were in serious denial.

Guy 1:  Raises his hand.  "But, Miss Dietician?  Can I ask you a question?  How can there be enough calories in this plan.  I’m a really active guy, and I think I’d be hungry all the time."

Now, I’m gong to paint the scene for you.  Guy 1 was about five foot ten inches tall, and a hefty two hundred and thirty pounds or so.

Guy 1:  "You see, I participate in a twice weekly adult basketball league, plus I swim a few times a week.  And I don’t think there would be enough calories to sustain me."

You know, I’m thinking that if he were doing all of that, consistently, then he wouldn’t need the weight loss program, but obviously all of that exercise isn’t working.

Then there’s Gal 2

Gal 2:  "Miss Dietitian, I don’t think I could possibly eat eight hundred calories a day.  That’s way too much food.  I don’t eat nearly that much now.  I really shouldn’t be here — I obviously have a thyroid problem."

Gal 2 is about five feet even and two hundred pounds.  "Really?"  Miss Dietitian said.  "But I’m looking at your application, and your endocrinologist referred you."

Gal 2:  "Well, I think I need a second opinion.  I went on Weight Watchers and gained weight."  Miss Dietitian pointed out that the program was run by an endocrinologist, but another one was lost right then.

I’ve seen enough Dr. Phil to know that if she puts down the candy bars and owns up to it, she would probably do well in the program.

Anyway, all this to say, I like the idea of all food being provided, and even the accountability will be good, but an hour and a half of group meetings . . . that will be another story.  I’m not a joiner by nature.

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