Extreme Weight Loss: Marissa and Shane

SPOILER ALERT: If you still haven't seen last night's Extreme Weight Loss^TM  episode, you might want to watch it before you read this post.

This episode was tough. And based on your reactions on Twitter last night, I think I can say that everyone, including myself, Chris, and Heidi, were all shocked. And while it wasn't easy to watch Marissa's decision to end their relationship, I wanted to share my thoughts in this video because there are some valuable things that we can all take from it.

I actually see this more often than you'd realize. People come in expecting their transformation to be 100% weight loss related but as they transform as in an individual, everything around them transforms too: relationships, mindsets, habits, hobbies, goals, jobs, lifestyle. Nothing is off limits to change in your life when real transformation takes place.

If I can encourage you with one thing, it's this: Don't be afraid of change. Letting go of the things that worked for you in one season of your life might not serve you as you continue to evolve. Know that as you become your fullest self, the things that are meant to be in your life will endure.

Here's my Challenge for you: Is there something holding you back that you're afraid to deal with? Is there pain that's being brought to the surface during this journey that you don't want to walk through? Push through that pain this week. But don't do it alone. Get a friend, co-worker, or family member so you're not alone in this. It's courageous to go through the pain and it's necessary if you want to live your life fully. Take off your armor this week. Feel and heal from the pain, so that ultimately, you live the life you want to live.

For all of the Destination Boot Campers and Choose to Change Challengers, post your update-- what you've been holding back from that you're going to face head-on-- on my Facebook wall.

For those of you who are ready for change, and don't know where to start, check out Extreme Weight Loss: Destination Boot Camp at University of Colorado Denver's Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. Marissa and Shane lost over 200 pounds together in 3 months at boot camp.

Spend a week at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center and learn how you can lose weight and keep if off for good in this science-based program. Permanent weight loss isn’t achieved in a few days. It takes a change of habits, rituals and routines. Learn the secret of losing weight and keeping it off by getting the right mindset.

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