Are You Ready to "Get Down2Size"?

"The Early Show" is Looking for People Who Want to Get Serious About Losing Weight

(CBS)  In "The Early Show"'s series, "Early Gets Down2Size," several people who have lost weight and kept it off have shared their stories of triumph.

But what about you? Do you want to lose weight and need the inspiration to do so?

"The Early Show" is enrolling members of the audience to join in our "Early Gets Down2Size" weight loss challenge.

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Audience members who are chosen will join the "Bod Squad" to begin their weight loss journey. The "Bod Squad" is comprised of nutrition expert Dr. Jeffrey Morrison, fitness trainer Geralyn Coopersmith and weight life coach Dr. Rovenia Brock. Over an eight-week period, the "Bod Squad" will help you form a diet and exercise program to help you lose weight.

Are you who we're looking for?

We’re looking for people who’d like to really take on that challenge, publicly, and join us on "The Early Show" for eight weeks, and see how much weight they can lose.

Viewers may submit their stories of weight gain, their attempts to lose, and what it would mean to them to lose the weight. Viewers should also send a current photo.

Click here for complete submission guidelines and how to enter yourself in the "Early Gets Down2Size" weight loss challenge.

[cropperbelinda]

im a 45 female.that had a lap band surgey in 2007.the total amount i have lost is about80lb i use to weight 300lb im now 270lb i have lost an gain my weight back.i feel i have let myself down an my family.i have made up my mind food does not control me,im in control..i want this more than anything i no this will work for me.i will admint i do need the help..so will you consider me please.i know i can do it with yall help,plus my mind is made up.i have been watching your show about this an how they have lost weighti can do itto an keep it off..how do i send you a picture of my self not really good on this comp..but i will do what i can to get on your show,please answer back...from linda

[cropperbelinda]

im a 45 female.that had a lap band surgey in 2007.the total amount i have lost is about80lb i use to weight 300lb im now 270lb i have lost an gain my weight back.i feel i have let myself down an my family.i have made up my mind food does not control me,im in control..i want this more than anything i no this will work for me.i will admint i do need the help..so will you consider me please.i know i can do it with yall help,plus my mind is made up.i have been watching your show about this an how they have lost weighti can do itto an keep it off..how do i send you a picture of my self not really good on this comp..but i will do what i can to get on your show,please answer back...from linda

[kimmeegirl2009]

When you read the submission guidelines after that first paragraph it says to Email submissions to the early show you just click on the link

I hope that helps everyone, who was trying to find like i was.

~Kimberly

[kimmeegirl2009]

My name is kimberly and I to would like too submit an essay and photo i've look for the link also and haven't found it.

[cymbpoet1]

Not every one is obease because of over eating. I have been perscribed medications that have side effects of weight gain, and now matter how little I eat Or how much I excercise I still gain weight.
I used to be 5' 9" and weighed 160 #'s that was before my major head injury, which put me in a comma for six months. When I awoke I had to relearn how to walk, read, write, speak, spell, and so forth. My weight has gone up and down because I stop taking medications. Then Doctors put me back on Medications and I again start gaining weight again. Due to the side affects of the brain injury where a crain bucket weighing over three ton struck me on top of the head cracked my skull, compressed my spine, messed up my left side a bit for a while, now I'm 5' 6" and 3/4 and I weigh 270.2 I'v been trying to loose weitht for several years. the head injury happend 20 years ago.
I some times forget to eat, sometimes I eat twice a day. Some times I remember to take my meds. sometimes I forget, I have three growths on my brain as a side effect from the head injury that cause me to have migrain headaches every day. It upsets me that you asways say that over weight people are overweight because they over eat and don't exercise, My limbs go numb on me when I pick things up just drinking a cup of coffee, or eating dinner, they go numb trying to prepare dinner, my legs go numb when I go for walks, they go numb when I stand too long they go numb if I sit too long they go numb when I lay down, But I do what I can, and thats the best I can do for now.

[makisha1976]

i am sure u didnt find

[higginstoo1]

I found the submission link. you all missed it just look around for it! Don't be lazy

[pchrzan]

if you found it why don't you share, and let everyone know where is it or how to get to it.

[cyndiechristy]

I would like to join the challenge, but where do I submit the information to join. Where do I send the information? Please help!

[makisha1976]

Hello all i am trying to find it just like the all of you are. My name is Makisha and i am 33 and i have high blood pressure and i about 5.5 240 i have got up to 255 and i can't ever lose pass 220 when ever i do try to diet. I have been there for about 4yr. after my last child. I really want to lose the wight because it is very painful to my body so plz help me. Where do i need to go. If anyone get the info plz send it to me @ [e-mail] THANK YOU

[thompson01]

My name is Cynthia and I MS and I have had it for 16 years. I have tried several times to lose weight and get in shape but to no avail. Please help me get back down to between 160 and 165 lbs.

Thanks

[medidesign]

As MANY people have written here, I don't see where it is we are to sign up and submit photos... please let me know where we can do this...

[cheriem1984]

i would love to enter the contest. my name is cherie morrison, im a 25 year old mother of 4 children, a six yr old, 4 yr old an i yr old twins. i have had stuggles with weight my whole life, wheni ws finally happy with my weight i got pregnat for the twins. i gained 80lbs with them an go up an down all the time. the most i can ever loose is 10-20lbs, then it shortly comes back. i have only lost a small portion of all the weigth i gained with the babys. its difficult because i work a lot(as a cna) an the kids are my life, its harkd ot find time to work out, or loose weght the right way, when i was younger i stuggled wiht buliema, an i feel that is the only way i have ever really lost weight, i would nbever go back to that, but its on my mind. its also hard to eat healty for cheap. i need to change my lifesyle for myself, an to set a exsmple to my children. i want to feel good, an good about myself. i dont wnat people looking at me saying"well she had four kids, so thats why she is big", i want pple to look at me an say 'wow, she has four kids an look at her" i want o inspire people, that if i can do it ANYONE can. my smallest weight was 180. when pregnet i reached 310, now im stuck on 260lbs. please help, i wnat this more than anything. i would like ot send a pic, but dont nkow how? i am more seriouse about this than anything i have ever been, i think you are the push an help i need to live a helatht lifestlye! thank you, i will always continue to try to loose weight, it woudl jsut be nice to have your encouragment! [e-mail]

[fat2fine]

I am obese and need assistance losong weight. I work overnight in a stressful occupation. I want to submit my entire story and a picture. Please provide more detailed information on exactly how to do just that. Thanks

[asreyes952]

I'd also like to submit my essay and photo, where do I need to send the info, there is no address or link to post at. Please sent me more info. Thanks, [e-mail]

[trlj]

HI I have been under extreme stress for about 4 years now and cannot lose the weight i've gained from the stress so can you please help me and where do I senf my information?

[smithjo0412]

I would also like to submit an entry but there is no information on how to do so. Does anyone have an answer? I did try to contact CBS through the "contact us" link below. If I get an answer I will let everyone know.

[JDA553]

I too would like to know where to submit the essay and pictures.

[JDA553]

I too would like to know where to submit the essay and pictures.

[mrsdollybob]

I am glad that I am not the only one that cannot find where to submit the entry for this program. I would like to do it so where do you send it?

[mrsdollybob]

Where do you send the essay and pic? I haven't found a place to do that