Biggest Loser?!?!?

I love to watch The Biggest Loser. At first I thought it was wrong in every way, however after watching it a few seasons, I am addicted. It's not the slanderous show that I could only imagine it to be. The people on the show are there to change their lives. It's not about looks at all. It's about being able to enjoy their family and living a longer life than the one they are currently expected to live. Many of them come in on multiple medications, like 10 a day. The amount of change that takes place over the course of the show is amazing. Even if they get kicked off, they continue to train at home for a 2nd place prize. It is truly amazing to see the people on the finally and how they have become completely different people!
Of course with the new year came the challenge of getting myself back into shape. My goal has nothing to do with health however, and everything to do with looks! (I am vain, and I know it)So, for the past 2 1/2 weeks I have been busting my butt every night. I rotate between the treadmill, cardio kickboxing, pilates, and yoga. I have also been drinking water like a fish! I drink 80-120 oz. of water EVERYDAY. That is a lot of water...especially for someone who hates water! In addition, I have been counting calories and eating less.
The first week I lost 4 pounds! I was so excited! I know that was all water, but still....that is pretty good! The next week I lost nothing. What a downer! So far this week, I have only lost 1 pound. Needless to say, I am VERY frustrated! My mind tells me that I have to be patient and persistent. However, my addiction to reality TV paints the picture of people dropping double digits each week. Even though I know that I am not working out 6-8 hours each day or eating gourmet-cooked personalized meals like the people on The Biggest Loser, I feel like I should be making more progress!
I am at the plateau that I always reach when I try to drop the pounds. It is easy for me to lose 5-8 pounds, but after that, I need a miracle! I will admit, I am not the most patient person in the world! I expect immediate results with everything and when they don't present themselves, I get hacked! But I am not going to give up! I have to keep going and I will.
Even though the pounds aren't falling off as quick as I'd like, I do feel better. I feel stronger and I have more energy. I am up to running 2 miles and walking 1 when I get on the treadmill. I haven't run that much since basketball off-season in high school! So, through my frustration I do see the positive.
I know this probably all seems random, but sometimes a girl just needs to vent! I will stick with it and I know that success is somewhere down the road. It has to be or I'm not The Biggest Loser, just a big loser!:)