Comments on: Why is Oprah still Over Weight? http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/ Personal Development Life Lessons Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:43:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: MK2 http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11839 MK2 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:27:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11839 It's true Craig. Wealth certainly doesn't guarantee success. But perhaps there's another reason; as well as what's going on inside Oprahs head.<br/><br/>With all the wealth she has at her disposal to do all those things that would equate to success in weight loss, perhaps she has too much choice in all the other areas of life which will frequently mean success to a wealthy individual.<br/><br/>Perhaps she's just spoiled for choice and just oscillates with the guilt when she tips the scales the wrong way. <br/><br/>She just doesn't know what to eat next or which trainer or high paid assistant to help her next.<br/><br/>(And the on top of ALL the other things we humans all struggle with.)<br/>Alan<br/><br/>Just a thought ;-) It’s true Craig. Wealth certainly doesn’t guarantee success. But perhaps there’s another reason; as well as what’s going on inside Oprahs head.

With all the wealth she has at her disposal to do all those things that would equate to success in weight loss, perhaps she has too much choice in all the other areas of life which will frequently mean success to a wealthy individual.

Perhaps she’s just spoiled for choice and just oscillates with the guilt when she tips the scales the wrong way.

She just doesn’t know what to eat next or which trainer or high paid assistant to help her next.

(And the on top of ALL the other things we humans all struggle with.)
Alan

Just a thought ;-)

]]> By: Melanie T http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11814 Melanie T Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:44:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11814 Hi Craig, <br/>I'd like to bounce a question off you? I'll give you the précised version. A member of our very small community has recently had her 4 year old son diagnosed with Leukaemia. Along with her husband's health issues (heart disease) she is also struggling with obesity. I've meet this woman on a number of occasions and each time she made me smile like no-one else I've ever met (……..it had nothing to do with the ‘alleged’ incredibly naughty cup cakes she sold at the local markets) As a personal trainer running my own business, I have offered to help with an exercise program. KS was ecstatic that I showed an interest in her health & fitness but declined due to finances. KS is not coping with their current situation (that’s a no brainer) but worse still she's not coping due to her own poor health. More than anything I want to help this woman, every part of my being is screaming to offer assistance. She needs an outlet through exercise (or does she?) I want to train with her, motivate & inspire her, so in turn she can face this situation a fitter, healthier & stronger woman. But how do I approach KS and make this offer of free unconditional support through personal training? Got any ideas…..or is the answer as simple as knocking on her door and laying it all out? Am I being a sympathetic bleeding heart fool, or could I really assist this person?<br/>Kindest Regards,<br/>Melanie Hi Craig,
I'd like to bounce a question off you? I'll give you the précised version. A member of our very small community has recently had her 4 year old son diagnosed with Leukaemia. Along with her husband's health issues (heart disease) she is also struggling with obesity. I've meet this woman on a number of occasions and each time she made me smile like no-one else I've ever met (……..it had nothing to do with the ‘alleged’ incredibly naughty cup cakes she sold at the local markets) As a personal trainer running my own business, I have offered to help with an exercise program. KS was ecstatic that I showed an interest in her health & fitness but declined due to finances. KS is not coping with their current situation (that’s a no brainer) but worse still she's not coping due to her own poor health. More than anything I want to help this woman, every part of my being is screaming to offer assistance. She needs an outlet through exercise (or does she?) I want to train with her, motivate & inspire her, so in turn she can face this situation a fitter, healthier & stronger woman. But how do I approach KS and make this offer of free unconditional support through personal training? Got any ideas…..or is the answer as simple as knocking on her door and laying it all out? Am I being a sympathetic bleeding heart fool, or could I really assist this person?
Kindest Regards,
Melanie

]]> By: Nicole http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11813 Nicole Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:28:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11813 Being relatively new to the website, I've grown quite fond of Kitty's rants...<br/><br/>I'm sure we shouldn't encourage you, but...Love your work Kitty. Being relatively new to the website, I’ve grown quite fond of Kitty’s rants…

I’m sure we shouldn’t encourage you, but…Love your work Kitty.

]]> By: Me again http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11812 Me again Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:37:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11812 Hieee.....not so lurker Mon here. Now I did comment earlier, I think, did I? Hope you find me floating out there in cyber space, Craig.(I know, I'm needy. I have commentor issues.) Thanks for understanding!<br/><br/>'leaves desk, packs schoolbag and waves goodnight to class and teacher.....'<br/><br/>See you tomorrow.( )<br/>Mon<br/><br/>PS Kitty cracks me up too !! Hieee…..not so lurker Mon here. Now I did comment earlier, I think, did I? Hope you find me floating out there in cyber space, Craig.(I know, I’m needy. I have commentor issues.) Thanks for understanding!

‘leaves desk, packs schoolbag and waves goodnight to class and teacher…..’

See you tomorrow.( )
Mon

PS Kitty cracks me up too !!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11811 Anonymous Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:36:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11811 Do you think Opray really wants to be thin? Would her audience love her as much if she were thin, fit and totally perfect? No they would not. They love to identify with the fallability that makes her "one of us". Oprah has made the sacrifice of a perfect body in order to maintain her ratings. The entourage carefully maintains her at just the right degree of obesity. Her audience are not following her in order to solve their problems - American women would all be perfect by now if that were true - they are there for the warm fuzzy feelings Oprah evokes while they devour their ice-cream or cookies lazing in front of the TV. Do you think Opray really wants to be thin? Would her audience love her as much if she were thin, fit and totally perfect? No they would not. They love to identify with the fallability that makes her “one of us”. Oprah has made the sacrifice of a perfect body in order to maintain her ratings. The entourage carefully maintains her at just the right degree of obesity. Her audience are not following her in order to solve their problems – American women would all be perfect by now if that were true – they are there for the warm fuzzy feelings Oprah evokes while they devour their ice-cream or cookies lazing in front of the TV.

]]> By: Monica http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11810 Monica Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:48:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11810 Why is the divine Ms O, overweight? Guess, it all comes down to the 'applying what you know' adage - obviously, she must 'know' a lot, with all that education and information from the experts but does not apply it. I guess that is your whole point Craig and Oprah's story a good way to remind ourselves of the truth and validity of it. <br/><br/>I was going to mention too, that perhaps Ms Winfrey needs to visit craigdotcom from time to time (great minds think alike, Jules !) - perhaps we should drop the website address into her inbox (somehow?!).<br/><br/>BTW I also just wanted to pass on my sympathies to Lauren and all those who shared their losses on Friday. I read Friday's post on the weekend and I hope everyone who shared left the site with healing and hope. There is hope, lots of it.<br/><br/>hugs, <br/>Mon ( )<br/><br/>PS I'll go soon (promise) but I have to say I loved your comment today Kitty! You're a brave women up there on that soap box - but the message was a good one.<br/><br/>Gee, shucks - 'watches Kitty slowly descend her soap box and bow humbly to computer screen'.<br/>(sorry, couldn't help meself - love ya work guys!) Why is the divine Ms O, overweight? Guess, it all comes down to the ‘applying what you know’ adage – obviously, she must ‘know’ a lot, with all that education and information from the experts but does not apply it. I guess that is your whole point Craig and Oprah’s story a good way to remind ourselves of the truth and validity of it.

I was going to mention too, that perhaps Ms Winfrey needs to visit craigdotcom from time to time (great minds think alike, Jules !) – perhaps we should drop the website address into her inbox (somehow?!).

BTW I also just wanted to pass on my sympathies to Lauren and all those who shared their losses on Friday. I read Friday’s post on the weekend and I hope everyone who shared left the site with healing and hope. There is hope, lots of it.

hugs,
Mon ( )

PS I’ll go soon (promise) but I have to say I loved your comment today Kitty! You’re a brave women up there on that soap box – but the message was a good one.

Gee, shucks – ‘watches Kitty slowly descend her soap box and bow humbly to computer screen’.
(sorry, couldn’t help meself – love ya work guys!)

]]> By: Craig Harper http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11809 Craig Harper Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:45:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11809 I'm not sure she could afford me Jules ;)<br/><br/>But Oprah, if you are reading this (and don't pretend you don't come here every day), I'm sure we can sort something out... I’m not sure she could afford me Jules ;)

But Oprah, if you are reading this (and don’t pretend you don’t come here every day), I’m sure we can sort something out…

]]> By: Craig Harper http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11808 Craig Harper Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:40:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11808 Hi Peta - you're not isolated, you're talking to me! Glad you enjoy my articles and I'm glad you're part of the gang. <br/><br/>Hug for you. Hi Peta – you’re not isolated, you’re talking to me! Glad you enjoy my articles and I’m glad you’re part of the gang.

Hug for you.

]]> By: Craig Harper http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11807 Craig Harper Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:38:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11807 Laughing my guts out at your witty and remarkably insightful comments Kitty. That's enough; now you're just showing off :) Laughing my guts out at your witty and remarkably insightful comments Kitty. That’s enough; now you’re just showing off :)

]]> By: Jules http://www.craigharper.com.au/exercise-weight-loss/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11806 Jules Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:45:00 +0000 http://www.craigharper.com.au/news/why-is-oprah-still-over-weight/#comment-11806 Who is Oprah? ;) (I'm kidding!) Why hasn't Ms Winfrey seeked your services yet, Craig? You think she knows you exist? Craig who?<br/><br/>I think it's time for her to 'do different.' Employ a new Team. Might be an opportunity for you for 2009? "Craig spends a week with Oprah." [She might need a 3 month intensive?] You might end up bald by the end of the first day, having plucked out every single follicle. "Never argue with your mentor." Maybe she could book in for RYL to save you an overseas trip! Who is Oprah? ;) (I’m kidding!) Why hasn’t Ms Winfrey seeked your services yet, Craig? You think she knows you exist? Craig who?

I think it’s time for her to ‘do different.’ Employ a new Team. Might be an opportunity for you for 2009? “Craig spends a week with Oprah.” [She might need a 3 month intensive?] You might end up bald by the end of the first day, having plucked out every single follicle. “Never argue with your mentor.” Maybe she could book in for RYL to save you an overseas trip!

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