New life ... New love

This week's installment isn't just about working out. It's about life and love and learning to love yourself.

Last Friday (when I was sick with stomach flu) Sonya caught up with Rebecca Meyer and Daniel Wright from the Biggest Loser. Combined, they've lost more than 400 pounds. Wow. Months after the leaving the ranch, the two are a couple - living in Des Moines and devoting their careers to helping others reach their fitness goals. "When I'm working with someone I know exactly how they feel," says Daniel. "I was the guy who was too big to even fit on a treadmill!" Daniel and Rebecca remember well what it was like to be morbidly obese. They admit losing hundreds of pounds was difficult but they say maintaining is even harder - both mentally and physically. "Suddenly it's the finale and you're done and it's maintenance life," explains Rebecca. "We still need to workout and it's hard work. So I ask myself, do I want to be as thin as i was at final? No. Do I want to be as heavy as i was? No. It's just finding that mid-range ... at least for me."

Finding a happy medium can be a challenge in all aspects of life. For Rebecca and Daniel it included strategies to keep their old selves from making a comeback. They went through their closets and set limits. If the size 38 pants or the XL shirt start getting snug - somethings gotta change. No excuses. The couple says that's their new motto and they're trying to instill it in others. "We're basically living proof that it can happen just with diet and exercise!"

It's not fancy - but it works. Just like the programs offered by Hy-Vee and Wellmark. For tips on choosing healthy foods and getting a fitness plan going, visit www.wellmark.com. Click the "Health and Wellness" tab and then choose "Wellness Resources." There you'll find a wealth of information on living a healthy life!

EEK
Erin.Kiernan@whotv.com