Weight loss update

Hey guys and gals,

It's good to see that I have some followers now. Well as you know, Abby Rike is off the show, but wow what an amazing transformation. 80 pounds to date, and she is inspiring and motivating people to lose the weight. And, thanks for the support on my own journey, I may not have the show to be on in front of millions of people, but I still have a voice. My blog has been a blessing for me because I can journal my weight loss victories and triumphs.

I will be changing the format of my blog, and yes it will still be erik's acting corner, but I will change the format to talk about weight loss and food addictions. I want to hear people's triumphs, struggles, and everything in between of how they are fighting the good fight against the demon of obesity. For years I have been an obese person, and when watching this season about second chances on NBC's The Biggest Loser, I'm reminded of how God gives us chance after chance after chance. I remember how good it felt in 2003 when I had lost 140 pounds, and then how bad I felt when I gained it back again. I think that's what led me to trying out for the show back in July. It took three to four weeks of me feeling sorry for myself and dealing with rejection again, for me. . . to realize. . . that I didn't need a tv show to lose the weight.

Although the journey since August 4th has been a tough one, I'm encouraged everyday to take the weight off. So in September when the new season of "The Biggest Loser" kicked off, and I saw Abby Rike who I know of from a fellow co-worker, I was more intrigued than ever to get slim. I may never be skin and bones, but I'm working on making right decisions to have a healthier life. So here's what everybody is waiting for. . . the weight loss to date. . . well . . . when I started this process back in August I weighed in at 390 pounds, and now. . . I am proud to say that I am 341. I have lost 49 pounds and about 10 inches in my waist. I now wear a size 44" pant from a 54" waist!!

Thank you once again for all of the support
If this blog encourages you, tell your friends. . . I need followers. . . I want to hear people's weight loss success stories.

Thank God for Second Chances,

Tune in next time for another exciting blog from Erik's Acting Corner!!!