Alison Sweeny shares weight-loss, motivation and lifestyle tips
By Heather Warlick hwarlick@opubco.com | Published: December 31, 2012
“Those thought processes are hard to overcome, so that's definitely where Bob's and Jillian's mantras really do echo in my head: ‘That's an excuse; that's not who you are.' It's important to take care of yourself. That includes eating healthier and learning not to beat yourself up when you make a mistake.”
On being proud of her body:
“I may not have the best body out there — not even close — but I worked my butt off, literally, for it, and it's OK if it's not as good as someone else's. This is what I've got, and I have to embrace it and be proud of it.”
On being a role model for her kids:
“After I ran the L.A. Marathon, my son said, ‘When I'm older, can I run with you, Mommy?' I love that I'm a role model and that my husband and I are setting the example that exercise is important in our lives.”
How fitness has changed her:
“Before, I felt intimidated, but now when opportunities come my way, I can jump in and say, ‘Yeah, let's do it!' ‘The Biggest Loser' crew has a softball team in an intramural league where we play other TV shows. I don't know much about softball, but I know I can have fun and be athletic.”
On overcoming her weight struggles:
“I was a total sucker for both the fat-free and sugar-free crazes. I used not to eat breakfast in the morning because I thought it was just one less meal to worry about. When I started ‘Biggest Loser,' I wasn't eating enough and would compensate by consuming foods that weren't good for me. I really credit the show for introducing me to quinoa, lentils and other healthy options that taste good.”
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