ABOUT THE SERIES
SYNOPSIS
Two friends, living life to the fullest while learning to lose weight and maintain fun, healthy lifestyles.
SEASON ONE: Getting to Goal
Jason is working to reach a weight under 200 lbs, while Shanti is chasing after her first weight landmark goal of 160 lbs. Both reach their goals, and the season culminates with Shanti moving to live near Jason in southern California. (Weeks 1 - 15)
SEASON TWO: Beyond the Scale
As Jason and Shanti work toward their dream weight goals and dream bodies, they focus on finding balance, maintaining weight through crazy times, and their adventures in foods, exercise, and mindsets. (Weeks 16 - 34)
SEASON THREE: New Beginnings
Nicole joins the show and all three start new journeys in their lives. Shanti strives to become an athlete and falls in love with Cory, Jason changes jobs and starts school again, and Nicole moves to California to start a new life. The season ends with everyone finding a bit of themselves again, as all are searching for more balance between their many endeavors in life. (Weeks 35 - 52)
SEASON FOUR: Attaining Balance
This season carries on with three friends working to balance out their lives. All three lost focus and time to film, and the season ended with Week 60 when the series went on hiatus. See the full explanation here. (Weeks 53 - 60)
SEASON FIVE: Embracing Change
After a long summer break, Nicole left Jason and Shanti for the fifth season of BTYL. The series' format shifted to a monthly presentation covering multiple weeks. This season follows Shanti and Jason through their ever-evolving lives. Both recommit to health and exercise, and give more attention to their careers and hobbies. Also included are Jason's husband, Robert, and cat, Kitty, and Shanti's live-in boyfriend, Cory, and her cat, Maddie. (Weeks 61 - present)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What app do you use to track and for the "yellow line" pics?
The program is a little app for the iPhone called LoseIt!
You set your own yellow line within the program based on your height, weight, age, daily activity level, and weight loss goals. The program is free and available for download at the iTunes App store.
What cameras do you guys use?
We all use small handheld point-and-shoot cameras...
Shanti & Nicole: Canon Powershot SD 1000
Jason: Canon PowerShot SD 980 IS
What software do you use to edit BTYL?
We use iMovie '09. Occasionally we use iMovie '08 when Shanti is traveling.
What are the songs used for the intro and outro?
Both tracks are Apple iMovie music; the intro is "Highlight Reel Medium" and the outro music is "Catwalk" long or medium.