Looking for some inspiration? Need a little bit of tough love from Shaq, Doc Colker, Joy Bauer, and the other experts — and the kids — on the show? Check out these words of wisdom from the Shaq's Big Challenge team.
"We in America need to understand that childhood obesity is the number one threat to children, right now. Even more than guns, even more than drugs. So somebody has to step up." — Shaq
"The only person who can really motivate you is you." — Shaq
"Today is the day your dreams start." — Shaq
"You know a lot of people look at the outside features and try to determine if a person is beautiful or not, but beauty comes from within." — Shaq
"We're not just helping kids lose weight — we're saving lives." — Dr. Carlon Colker
"In the beginning, I thought I was gonna get a little upset, but then I started seeing myself six months from now, and I was, like, okay, let's go." — Ariel
"Smell that fat a-burning." — Tarik Tyler
"This is something you remember forever because it changed your life. It helps you become who you want to be and live longer and it saves you." — Ariel
"Like my good friend Eminem the rapper says, you only get one shot." — Shaq
"What are we gonna do, stay outsiders for the rest of our lives? I don't think so. There's more out there than just sitting in a corner moping around about people rejecting you." — Kit
"This isn't about competing with anybody else — it's about competing with yourself." — Dr. Carlon Colker
"Before I was hungry for food, but now, all that's on my mind is success, greatness, and excellence." — Kevin
"This program has changed my outlook on everything. And I bet it's going to change a lot more." — Kit
"Nine months ago, I would not have ripped my shirt off." — Walter
"I think it's fantastic that these kids have risen to this level of success." — Dr. Carlon Colker
"Baggy pants and treadmills do not mix at all." — Walter
"I want to say to Shaq and all his experts, 'thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you!' They saved my girl." — Ariel's mom
"I hated shopping before. Now I love shopping because I can go out and pick something off the shelf and it will automatically look good." — Ariel
"Look out, John Travolta — here I come!" — Walter
"Strong people, in my opinion, they stand up for themselves. But stronger people stand up for others." — Coach Dale Brown
"Hopefully, we're not going to be the only six kids. Hopefully, there will be other kids like us." — Ariel
"I want to give you a message. It's time for a change. And that time is now." — Kevin to Florida governor Charlie Crist
"If I did it and five other kids did it, then you can do it!" — Kevin
"This program made me a better person." — Chris
"I just hope I can get that message across to other single parents — don't feel defeated." — James's mom
"This program meant freedom for me. I'm free to feel happy." — Ariel
"I feel I have made an imprint. Started off with six, 600 is next, then 6,000, then six million." — Shaq
"This is just the beginning for me. This is going to be a thing of a lifetime. I'm not going to turn back now." — Kit
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