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Jillian Michaels is in hot water...

Behxo

...for supplying caffeine pills to her team on Biggest Loser
http://tv.yahoo.com/blogs/tv-news/burning-did-biggest-loser-jillian-michael-too-far-224414265.html
What are your thoughts on this??

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JudieJudes

.... none

cwolfman13

that show is lame...

sullus

a No-Doz has 200 MG caffeine. A cup of coffee Contains 100-200 mg. [insert hot water pun that I haven't had enough coffee to make yet]

I fail to see a problem.

GetFitE

I actually couldn't believe she did that-I was rather surprised by it. But it made me think about the benefits of using them.

SoDamnHungry

I thought there was going to be a hot tub gif. =(

WendyTerry420

Headline: "Burning Question: Did 'Biggest Loser's' Jillian Michaels Go Too Far With Caffeine Pills?"

Comment: The whole show goes too far. It's horrible!

neandermagnon

there are far far worse things about the biggest loser than contestants taking caffeine pills. the whole mentality of the show - trying to lose as much weight as you can in as short a time as you can - is messed up.

as for caffeine pills.... personally I'd rather get my caffeine from tea, it is more fun drinking tea than swallowing pills.

waltcote

It's television. Not real life. One more reason to kill your tv.:bigsmile:

cwolfman13

It's television. Not real life. One more reason to kill your tv.:bigsmile:

you're just sooooo wrong...it's "reality" t.v. doncha know....

doorki

Caffeine...hot water.....

waltcote

It's television. Not real life. One more reason to kill your tv.:bigsmile:

you're just sooooo wrong...it's "reality" t.v. doncha know....

yeah "reality" :laugh:

michael1976_ca

after last night show she down to her final 3 contestants she screwed her teams chances but she stated she stands by her reson for doing it

shellma00

I do watch the show, no I do not think its realistic.. But I have to say that she looked extremely pissed.. I was a little shocked that she would break the rules. It actually cost her team to lose another player so I know that must have pissed her off even more. Out of all the trainers she is the one I like the very least.. Dolvett is my favorite and I also really like Bob.. I could do without her.

richardheath

I saw that episode. My thought was maybe she gave it to them before weigh in to try and get them to eliminate as much water as possible. Although caffeine isn't really a very good diuretic - you need about 8 cups worth for it to have any effect, IIRC.

bornofthorns

It is interesting how many people hate on the show. If they just had them on treadmills like gerbils the whole time, then I would be worried. They seem to do a decent job helping them learn how to eat healthy, making them prepare their healthy meal, along with the exercise and medical supervision.

I understand that we all follow our TDEE, calorie count, 5x5, c25k programs, and incorporate it into our lives because we still have to go to work, feed the kids, etc. The individuals on this show got a chance to take a couple of months off and fully engage in changing their lives. Good for them, and I am glad the show seems to better the participants as a whole. I am also fairly sure a lot more education happens off of the air, considering we see a brief glimpse of a couple of days of these contestants' week. Just remember, while the way most of us do it may be the best for us, does not mean it is the only way. Also, just because MFP only allows you to lose up to 2 lbs/week, doesn't mean if you lose more you are unhealthy or somehow lost the mental ability to learn how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

That all being said, the caffeine pills are not a big deal at all. Gives a boost of energy, like a concentrated cup of coffee. It is like she made them sniff a line of blow off the ground and go run a mile. :laugh:

arghbowl

If anyone was forced to work out for that many hours a day, they would need some sort of energy supplement; be it caffeine pills, ephedrine, straight up meth... take your pick.

dfarina33

I was thinking that they wanted a reason to get Reuben back because he is a celebrity so they made a big deal out of nothing. Would they do the same if the contestants had a 5 hour energy?

All for the ratings IMO

firstsip

How long should we let her cook for utmost tenderness?

The_Enginerd

Extreme and questionable measures to lose weight on a weight loss show dedicated to losing weight as quickly as possible... color me shocked and appalled.

mrsamanda86

after last night show she down to her final 3 contestants she screwed her teams chances but she stated she stands by her reson for doing it

Thanks for letting me know that she's the one who lost a contestant LOL haven't watched last night's episode yet!
She always loses a bunch of her contestants quickly and then it seems like her last standing one pretty much always wins lol

Caffeine pills... ehhh not a big issue in my eyes...

jeremyw1977

I think the bigger question is "Why does this surprise anyone?"
If anything, this is similar to Al Capone getting busted for tax evasion.......The Biggest Loser promotes the unhealthiest methods of weight loss, exercise, diet, etc., most of their contestants put back on the weight and more and develop eating disorders after the show, and they are shamed into doing so.

The contestants are put through such hell.......exercising at an intensity level and for durations that are unsafe and unhealthy, held to an unhealthy calorie intake, and other arcane torturous methods..........not to mention the fat shaming that is the theme of this show..........that for caffeine pills to be the one thing that's taboo is ridiculous.

If anything, caffeine pills are relatively humane compared to everything else they are subjected to.
I'll get off my soapbox now..........afterall, the contestants do volutarily audition and participate in the program, and the show is now in its 15th season..........so who's really to blame; the torturer, the victim, or the audience who applauds for a great show.

AlsDonkBoxSquat

I think the producers decision was silly about the whole freak out over a caffine pill, but I agree she shouldn't be giving her contestants any pill or creams or whatever without the doctors say so. The constestants are supposed to be under doctor care during the show, and need to know everything the contestants are taking.

That being said . . . maybe she should have just given them a 5 hour energy or red bull (or similar) and that would make it less controversial?

ETA: So she gave them caffine pills. If you look around on here you'll see some people recommend elimiating all caffinated beverage to enhance progress, so would caffine pills really help with anything? Yes? No? Maybe?

InForBacon

Oh my gosh, I'm so appalled. I can't believe anyone would intentionally put something so impure in their bodies. She should be promoting clean eating and without supplements! What kind of role model is she? I guess we know now...

farmgirlrrt

The white team losing a player wasn't because of the penalty. They had the lowest percentage lost before the penalty was added.

CTCMom2009

I do watch the show, no I do not think its realistic.. But I have to say that she looked extremely pissed.. I was a little shocked that she would break the rules. It actually cost her team to lose another player so I know that must have pissed her off even more. Out of all the trainers she is the one I like the very least.. Dolvett is my favorite and I also really like Bob.. I could do without her.

I watch the show also, mostly for entertainment though I do see some exercises that I 'borrow' from time to time. I think based on the weight loss %, her team would have lost anyway, but I was shocked after so many seasons of doing this that she broke the rules. It was probably her product that she used too! LOL Dolvett is also my favorite... I'd love to get a training session with him! It would probably break me out of the rut I'm in!

CTCMom2009

How long should we let her cook for utmost tenderness?

Low and slow is always best! LOL

FrenchMob

Oh no, a caffeine pill? Big deal.

FYI - I take a EC stack. It's a great stimulant and multiple studies have shown in works to reduce fat and while maintain LBM compared to just a calorie reduced diet.

Unfortunately, ephedrine is banned in the US, but not Canada.

neandermagnon

How long should we let her cook for utmost tenderness?

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker:

Summer_Lunatic

*grabs big stick to stir the pot* Meh. Just another season of Jill being down to one female competitor super early on. Maybe she needs more crossfit in her program like Bob has. :bigsmile:

Mia_RagazzaTosta

And not a single *kitten* was given