the price of fame

As you know I've been dieting and it has been working out well, until now. I seem to have hit a blockade. It may be that I've been a bit more lax on my diet lately or haven't hit up the gym in a while, but I still have been eating well. My question is, where do you draw the line when it comes to fame. Or any career for that matter, how long do you diet, how many inches do you try to lose, and what means do you go by to get rid of extra weight? Is it too extreme to try diet pills, seek a diet specialist, get a personal trainer, or even plastic or gastric surgery? Besides moral or health issues that may arise from taking extreme measures to slim your measurements, it also will slim your bank account. Ok, too many puns in one sentence, but you get my idea. When do we say enough is enough, or do we never give up? Should we take whatever actions are seemingly possible in order to achieve our dreams?
My answer so far is this. You must try everything risk-free, that you can afford to do. Part one of this is the risk-free part. You cannot and should not starve yourself, too many risks with that, mainly including death. Also, nobody will hire a model who is passing out all the time, with sunken eyes, and teeth all rotted and thinning hair. It's a bad look ladies, don't go there. So, this also rules out plastic surgery. Any surgery is dangerous and you need to weigh the risks with a professional doctor. It really may not be worth it. Diet pills and diet plans seem to just suck up all your money without giving you results, or giving you very temporary results. Also, many of them are not FDA regulated, which means, either A. they really do not work or B. who knows if the ingredients are safe for human consumption.
The next part is what you can afford to do. It is important to not put yourself into huge debt with paying for a personal trainer or for plastic surgery or dietitian. If you can afford to do it, then try as many risk free options as you can. Your health is worth spending extra money, but try some non-expensive ways first. Put your all into dieting and exercise. It can go a long way.
I am not ruling out all measures other than diet and exercise to get that ideal body. I think it is a personal choice and case by case. You have to talk with your doctors to get an idea of a good plan for yourself. There are many minimally invasive surgeries and other procedures that can help. Foot bath detoxes can start you on the right path and help your new fresh diet to maintain a healthy weight. There are many other options out there.
Here it is, plain and simple. Start with diet and exercise and keep it up as long as you can. A life change in your eating habits and exercise is really necessary no matter what route you take from there. Research all your options after speaking with a doctor. Remember, whether you choose a surgery or other means of fast weight loss, you will still have to maintain a proper diet and exercise, so try that alone first.
Cheers to starting our new year's resolutions now.
xoxo