The highly anticipated 4-part documentary series about the obesity epidemic finally airs next week on HBO. It’s been getting a lot of press of late, and for good reason. The theme is TO WIN, WE HAVE TO LOSE. The series will take an unprecedented look at the biggest health challenge facing this country.

Year after year, my New Year’s Resolution remained the same: “to lose weight” and yet, I never did. I became the definition of insane. According to Albert Einstein, “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Albert hit it right on the nose with me!

Over the last twenty years or so, Americans have become quite politically correct. We go to great lengths to avoid making offensive remarks to others, and we’ve become much more accepting of each other. But can political correctness and acceptance be the demise of our health?

At points, we all compare ourselves to others, but the harsh contoured lines of Hollywood can make anyone's self esteem drop 20 points. With tight abs and killer legs, these women know what it's like to be sexy and hot. But, are they the "norm" that we should be aiming for?