I’ll admit it. I am a Biggest Loser geek. I used to watch the show because I thought some of the drama was hilarious. I still think it is hilarious. What I have grown to appreciate, is that for 2 hours a week, I get spoon-fed information and stories about living a healthy life. As a huge fan I love talking about it at every opportunity. So when I heard that Biggest Loser Bob Harper was coming to Richmond, I had to go.
Here was the problem; it was an event for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia. So I contacted the agency sponsoring the event and asked if I could cover the event for my blog. They were gracious and granted my request.
The event was held this morning at the Richmond Convention Center. I know there were 1,500 people signed up to attend. I am not sure what the actual attendance was but there a lot of people there.
The morning was kicked off by Secretary Lisa Hicks-Thomas and Governor Bob McDonnell. Governor McDonnell asked everyone in attendance to join in an initiative to lose 10 lbs over the next 13 weeks.
But the real fun didn’t happen until Bob Harper hit the stage. And it was everything that I expected. He spoke to us about how weight loss is a lifestyle change. He talked about how there is no finish line in healthy eating. He talked about the emotional blockage that comes into play when trying to lose weight. Calories consumed and calories burned are important, but they are only pieces in the pie. It was also a treat to hear him talk about former and current contestants and they’re battles and struggles.
I lied. The real fun was having the Q&A. The first question was “Can I give you a hug?” Whether it was advice about diet and routine or questions about the show, Bob understood his audience and he was gracious with each person.
I wanna say kudos to the team that helped may this event possible. I only wish more people outside of the Commonwealth Employees had the opportunity to be part of it. And while it may be hard to ever quantify the effect of having Bob come and speak, it’s great to see organizations investing in the well-being of its employees.
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