tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570138051930167169.post2096151971274773491..comments2023-09-10T08:13:26.779-04:00Comments on Charlotte's Biggest Losers: If only public speaking were an exerciseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570138051930167169.post-57726721995773317502011-10-18T13:09:46.201-04:002011-10-18T13:09:46.201-04:00If you have kids, there's also a junior versio...If you have kids, there's also a junior version to Toastmasters called Gavel Club. Ours were reluctant to go since they came by their introversion honestly, but we made them stick with it. I won't say that they ever became overly excited about doing it. But they got to the point where they could organize their thoughts and give a speech without freaking out, which was the point all along. It helped them overcome "the number one fear" and boosted their confidence a bit. Now that they are in college and high school, I think it has helped them with their writing skills as well. <br /><br />As for the rest of life's challenges, I try to remember the words of Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), who said, "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."Jim Piersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570138051930167169.post-52020843808687515592011-10-10T13:18:22.532-04:002011-10-10T13:18:22.532-04:00I have never felt that losing weight simply for th...I have never felt that losing weight simply for the sake of losing weight was a sustainable approach. It has to be for a real reason, something concrete. You obviously have a passion for this toastmasters thing. The same type of passion needs to be developed/found for something that promotes a healthy lifestyle. Couple that with your support network and you will have your ticket punched to putting obesity in your rearview mirror.<br /><br />But, you also need to prioritize a healthy life right up there with the other things you have made time for. It can't every play second fiddle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com