FAT MARCH

There's not much that I would make a point of watching on TV - outside of a Mets game, that is - but I have enjoyed watching the first three episodes of ABC's Fat March.

It's about a team of twelve seriously obese people walking in stages from Boston to D.C., showing their struggles, their weight losses, their interactions and some either pulling out along the way or being voted off by the others.

Of course I've got a predisposition towards weight matters and I can easily identify with some of the attitudes displayed by the contestants.

While we all know about the obesity epedemic affecting our nation and others too, it's good for me to now be in a position to encourage folks towards becoming the person that deep down inside they want to be.

It's not just about weight, it's about self-image and having control of your own life. It's also about recognizing life as a precious gift from God and doing all you can to take care of it.

I didn't say it was easy and I'm not down on anyone who's struggling - that's what I did for most of my life. But I'm right behind anyone who is looking to live a fuller, healthier life.

Good show - hope it inspires a lot of viewers.