Calorie counting, watching sodium intake, pounding water like I was preparing to traverse the Sahara, and I thought I had a good handle on my weight. After months of working out nonstop, eating perfectly, and cutting weight, I thought that having to maintain my new weight would be all too easy. As it turns out, this 19-year-old has some things to learn.
I’ve been home for about a month since the Season 7 Biggest Loser finale, and it has been one the toughest challenges I have had to face yet.
Now that I’m on my own with my weight, I have had my share of struggles and successes. Many people have asked me what I do now that I’m home. What I eat. How I workout. How did I do it. I have asked myself those same questions everyday since I got back home.
There is one thing about me that everyone should know first off. I don’t put on an act for anyone. I talk straight and tell the truth about what is hard for me and isn’t. And in truth, I have really struggled since I’ve been home with eating. It is hard! Maintainence is more difficult than losing in my opinion. I’ve had trouble following my diet, and have even had fast-food!
I know, I know. What did I learn on the show if I can go back so quickly, right? Well, I learned that one mistake doesn’t have to be followed by another, and you can always learn from them.
So back to those all important questions so many people have.
- I eat 2000 calories a day. My new philosophy with food is adopted from Jillian. If it didn’t come from the ground or didn’t have a mother- I don’t eat it. (Good-bye Oreos).
- I shoot for 2 hours of working out a day. I jog for 60-90 minutes, and spend the rest of my time lifting weights.
- As for my weight, I want to be 200-215 pounds. Dr. H says that is healthy for my body type and is a reasonable goal.
The main thing I take away from every single day is that weight, like life, is and will always be a work in progress. Some things work, some don’t.
We have to face challenges openly to grow and to learn. If we learn and adapt, we may be down, but never out. As long as we keep striving to be healthy, we may not be perfect, but we are definitely on the right track.
June 17th, 2009
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(Page 1 of 1, 5 total comments)Ross Bujol
What was Mike Morlli's starting body fat? I have a project in my algebra class about biggest loser contestants and i need to know your starting body fat
Hillary
Mike, I loved how you were so sweet on the show, what with helping your dad with his challenges, and giving those groceries to Aubrey! And then you worked really hard to do what you did, and its really inspirational. Keep up with the good work, I know you can do it! Best wishes to you and everyone in your family. :)
posted Sep 15th, 2009 10:52 pmjeannette
Mike - I was with you from the start. I thought you were such a gentleman and great person - I could tell from the beginning of the show. You are a true inspiration - all the way. I am so proud for you and thank you for telling your story - a true one with a struggle but good ending. Love to you and your family.
posted Sep 10th, 2009 11:36 amAmanda
Mike - you are such a hottie! I'm sure you get that all the time. You were handsome before you lost the weight but now you're just a super stud. Have fun with all the ladies, I'm sure you have no problem in that department!
posted Aug 10th, 2009 7:20 pmLaura
Mike, you're so inspirational! Thanks so much for sharing and keeping everybody posted on your goals post-biggest loser. I can't think of anybody who deserves it more than you! This is the first article/video blogs I've watched since the show ended and I am definitely glad you're keeping everybody up to date! I'm just starting my journey for weight-loss; I've lost twenty pounds so far and I can already feel a huge difference, but I still have about 80 lbs to lose. I'm 19 as well, and this upcoming fall I will be going to my second year of college, so I hope to look to you for inspiration to stay away from the not so healty cliche college binges.
posted Jul 8th, 2009 1:07 pmKeep up the good work! :)