Truly Inspirational

I try and get at least a few minutes in watching "The Today Show" every morning. The talk show hosts and segments are just terrific, and it keeps me more up-to-date about top news stories, new film releases and fun facts.

This morning, I caught an inspirational segment with the most recent "Biggest Loser" winner, Danny Cahill. Cahill, 40, was dubbed the winner on Tuesday night's finale. He lost a record-setting 239 pounds. Wow, that's two people!

Oh the show, Cahill talked about his children and wife being his inspiration to get healthy. And in just six months, he did the near impossible. With a healthy body and a smile stuck to his face, Cahill is ready to begin a new life.

It's difficult for me to imagine how someone can gain that much weight, but even more mind-boggling to know that someone can lose it in under a year. I only hope that he continues to keep the weight off with a healthy diet and exercise regime. Studies show that it is very difficult for people who have lost weight quickly to keep it off, and more often than not, they end up gaining it back.

Regardless of the future, Cahill has inspired many to be healthier, be more disciplined and strive for the near impossible.