Really watching the contestants change their lives and feel and look so happy and healthy was what inspired to do the same. Now listen: I am not a crazy dieter. Everything I have always done to lose weight is slow and steady and very healthy. And maybe I can help you at home to do the same. The first step is don't be crazy!!!!!! :)

I also have a big confession: I watched the "Dance Your Ass Off" casting special titled "The Weight is Over" and OMG -- I have NEVER looked better on TV in my life. I will tell you, I was sucked in and could barely breathe! It was the magic of TV! I had on the tightest dress and an old-fashion waist cincher -- very Victorian times -- and my hair and makeup was DONE and it only took 6 hours...I think it was less work to make Jim Carey into the Grinch than for me to look like I do on the casting special.... I shall post REAL photos of me in my everyday life and we can all start together honestly on the same page without my makeup team! :)