For those of you who have times when you're a little bit down, when you think it's all too much and you're wondering whether you should just stop trying, just take thirty minutes of your day to watch this program.

This is "Australian Story", a TV program we have here in Aus which talks about Australian people, both famous and unknown, and the things they have done and been through.

This episode is about Mikey Robins, an Australian comedian who had lap-band surgery in 2006, and exactly how his life has changed.

If you're having a difficult day and you're starting to forget why you're doing this (and we all do sometimes), click on this link and watch the full program, entitled "The Biggest Winner".

You'll remember why you started this journey, and you'll find the strength to continue.

http://www.abc.net.au/austory/specials/biggestwinner/default.htm

He's definitely a major success story and an inspiration to many people. I have met him a couple of times now because he was banded by my doctor. He spoke at my introduction night and then I saw him again about 3 weeks ago. What he has to say sounds like all our stories and makes a lot of sense to me. For those of you who haven't heard him, he's worth a listen.

Thanks for posting this, Annie!