Biggest Loser : A success or disaster? Too thin and win?

Mr_Bad_Example

So how many "Biggest Loser" threads does this one make for today? 8 gazillion?

I'm starting to think that there are NBC trolls posting threads here.

planetqueenie

I don't watch the show but saw it on e! news and was like wow! I think she looks great, and hopefully she's is healthy and happy with everything she has won. Honestly I think people are just more shocked at how skinny she is now than how plump she was before, if that makes sense. Like if you had never seen her before picture, you would think she looks like a slim fit woman. Also saying she has no muscle is not accurate in my opinion, her arms are really toned! I don't know how tall she is, but if she gained like 5 pounds she may look a little less 'gaunt'. Also, disqualifying someone should take place before the show. Such as the final contestants could have a weigh in sort of as a check in to see where everyone is at, and if someone has become underweight they can give them the option to gain back a few pounds or be disqualified. I can't imagine having an eating disorder, low self esteem, and then you just disqualify my skeleton behind right on live tv!!

paperfiish

If you are a Biggest Loser Fan you may be interested in reading this article:

http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/09/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-1-of-3/

It made me stop watching the show altogether...There are a couple of other articles out there from past contestants, using diet pills, laxatives before weigh-ins, extra low calories, extreme workouts in over 100 degree weather. I don't know, I hope the show is more legit now, but it still makes you wonder.

I was going to post this too. The way the contestants are treated behind the scenes is reprehensible, and the longer the show goes on the worse it gets as they strive for new ways to "spice up" the same repetitive/episodic routine. Even in _front_ of the camera, the way that the trainers treat the contestants psychologically is damaging, not helpful! This woman is certainly not the first to come away from the show with unhealthy results, she just has more physically obvious symptoms. There are far healthier ways to find motivation for healthy changes in life, The Biggest Loser isn't one that deserves your time or money (through ad views).

ninerbuff

Here's some of the past contestants now:

http://theashleysrealityroundup.com/2013/01/25/former-biggest-loser-contestant-blasts-show-more-biggest-losers-gain-their-weight-back/

A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

busywaterbending

I am horrified.
I know what she did to get there and it is an obvious disorder.

http://www.realitytvworld.com/news/the-biggest-loser-winner-rachel-frederickson-dodges-too-skinny-questions-15881.php

In her interview she clearly sees herself as an athlete! In her mind this was not about the game show it has turned into getting back into what makes her feel good...being athletic.

But unfortunately I see a woman who is not fueling her activities! She is on the fast track to burn out and serious organ damage.
With a TDEE of -1700 or more calories NET a day (Yes that's negative 1700 or more calories a day!)
she has a serious problem.

I have a problem with the so called doctor that monitored her as well as the prescribed "1600 calories a day" meal plan they put her on.

Rachel Frederickson: "When I'm walking and I'm working on my treadmill, I work kind of all day. So, I'm walking or I'm standing. Before, if you saw my casting video, I was sitting and eating candy bars, so I put that stool on the treadmill. So now I've actually gotten good at dusting off and some work, and then I would take maybe three or four classes a day and just really have fun with all the people in the room.

It is clear that Rachel has a serious mental disorder.

- Coach Teresa
AFPA certified Advanced personal trainer

SJackson50

I have read a lot of these threads, but this is the first I'm commenting on. Although there seem to be many, I believe it is great to have an open, honest conversation about being healthy--that's why we are on MFP.

I also believe that Rachel appeared far too thin. To me, it's not about the number, but how healthy you appear. A gaunt face, skeletal arms and a lack of muscle tone that you worked so hard for during those first four months, are signs that you may have gone too far.

If you look at sisters, Hanna and Olivia, from last season, you will see that both lost over 50% of their body weight, but were glowing, toned and healthy looking. They looked fantastic during the finale--and one won (but can't remember which!).

We have to remember that although many of us joined to lose weight, the same issues that cause overeating, also cause other emotional/dietary issues.

I am not going to judge Rachel or TBL...maybe she did this to insure she won and will get back to a truly healthy lifestyle. If not, we can pray for her to get past this--can you imagine how she must be feeling reading all of the negativity? That could cause anyone emotional distress.

*Edited to add that Tumi looked fantastic!!!

parkscs

It is clear that Rachel has a serious mental disorder.

That and a pile of cash. The show isn't about health and it never was. It's a game in which you manipulate your body for a short duration to try and win money, with the assistance of some trainers and the ability to put your life on hold for a while. Some people manage to keep the weight off, some don't, but it was never about health. It's crappy reality TV.

Lmsciera22

We were talking about this at work on Wednesday... my coworker does crossfit and she was saying how she weights 105, she is 1-2 inches shorter but still, she looks toned and muscular... Rachel just looks like skin and bones. I too was sickened when she came out. I thought she looked aneroxic (speculation) either way... to loose that much weight from the final on ranch weigh in to the finale she couldn't have done it in a healthy manner. I think the biggest loser should have disqualified her and those who are saying "I think she looks great" sicken me as well. She looks sickly.

Marcolter

I thought you can never be too rich or too thin? No really, she aged 15 yrs and looks like an anorexic that would be in the National Enquirer. But then I think Bethany Whatever looks like a skinny wimp ugly hot mess for RHONY and now she has a lame show. As a man I never would want to look like a Prada Model or Orlando Skinny Bloom. And Justin Bieber looks like a tween girl. If you look, no trainer says she has arrived at health. She is still on her 'journey' ( is she on an acid trip?) to health.
Yes, you can be too skinny but if you like a haggard face that ages you, well that is your choice. This chick looks like Cruella De Ville.