BIGGEST LOSER B.S. !!!!

binabee2wechanged

I hate to say this ....but reality check with that Biggest Loser program. Yes it is nice that everyone gets into shape on that show, but reality is that they are working out all day long. Truth be that once they return to their regular daily life they won't be able to keep working out as the program makes them so of course some weight will come back on. What they need to do is truly work from someone's actual life style. Actual life!! Not this false impression that everyone can work out and leave their job 24/7. I cannot stand when someone says "Ohh look at the biggest loser they can do it so you should be able too"...Ummm yea I would drop like a squirrel if I had 24/7 workouts and a chef setting up what only I am allowed to eat. But I live in reality and it will take time to drop! So I think eliminate the "Biggest Loser" show and put up a show on "Reality Loser"!!!

NBabi91

I just don't like how it sets up unrealistic ideals of weight loss for people.

prairiedawg2014

absolutely!! i totally agree!!

Sidesteal

I hate to say this ....but reality check with that Biggest Loser program. Yes it is nice that everyone gets into shape on that show, but reality is that they are working out all day long. Truth be that once they return to their regular daily life they won't be able to keep working out as the program makes them so of course some weight will come back on. What they need to do is truly work from someone's actual life style. Actual life!! Not this false impression that everyone can work out and leave their job 24/7. I cannot stand when someone says "Ohh look at the biggest loser they can do it so you should be able too"...Ummm yea I would drop like a squirrel if I had 24/7 workouts and a chef setting up what only I am allowed to eat. But I live in reality and it will take time to drop! So I think eliminate the "Biggest Loser" show and put up a show on "Reality Loser"!!!

The problem is that having a reality show that actually is realistic (and safe/reasonable) probably wouldn't draw nearly the attention and thus revenue.

People should watch Biggest Loser as a source of entertainment and NOT as a model for how to plan their weight loss and/or fitness methods.

garita93

I prefer the show Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition. They don't have at training there after the first month I think it is, they spend a year basically doing it on their own.

MisterDubs303

I agree that it is an unrealistic approach for well over 99% of us. However, there have been some pretty great stories of some of the spouses of contestants that lost similar amounts of weight while their partner was at the ranch.

I don't think anyone should expect to lose at that rate (nor should they really even want to), but it is interesting and inspiring to see that hard work and dedication can have such impressive results.

steadk

As once said on House:
I like to watch biggest loser and eat ice cream and imagine that they can see me

Scarlett_S

Even when I was working out to train for my black belt test, the absolute most I could work out (with a full time job and three kids in school!) was two hours, maybe two and a half a day. But you CAN get some awesome results with only working out an hour a day, in my opinion, if you plan well and eat right. And you can take a weekend day and make some huge strides in between laundry and grocery shopping. But it pretty much has to be your number on priority. Even so, I never dropped 100 lbs in 12 weeks, lol. In fact, still trying for the last three pounds and its fifteen months and running.

Rae6503

Do you mean reality TV isn't real? I'm shocked.

zaithyr

I used to watch that show but stopped because I did find it discouraging when reality didn't match up with the show. It's inspirational to see transformations but It's not realistic and a lot of the contestants end up putting on weight after the show is over (usually not all of it but a significant amount). There's another show I've seen called Heavy (can't remember which channel) that was a lot more realistic. It's not a game show but more of a documentary on individual's weight loss.

CynGoddess

I agree, have them achieve this with their kids and family around. not taken away to a ranch where all the have to do it work out all day without responsabilities and a chef to make all their meals.

AlyRoseNYC

I agree.

What I do like about BL is that it shows that even severely overweight people (not to say ALL of them) can do some sort of workout. You see 400 pound people climbing up a hill on the first day--whether it's truly the first day on the ranch, or the first day they decide show us is irrelevant IMO. So when my uninjured 200 pound close friends tell me that they are too big to even WALK as exercise, I think about BL and what they do on the first days.

strawberrie_milk

Agreed.
http://www.adn.com/2009/03/28/740127/loser-contestant-still-battles.html

Charismasme2

Although I agree with most of what you say....it's tv...that's what they do...they exagerate things so people will watch. Tha being said...I'm happy for the weightloss those people have done. Yes, some of it may come back on, but most of those people were at the point where their health was significantly being attacked from their weight. The needed something drastic. That or surgery, and I don't advocate that!!! I think they all deserve a high five for going on tv, losing the weight, and making the decision to get healthy...Just like we're all doing!!! Support the weightloss and the people...they deserve it!!!

TeaBea

I've never watched the show ... but I read somewhere that a "week" is really like 10 days and some contestants do "extreme" things for weigh-ins, sauna suits, diuretics ... no thanks.

auntiebabs

I so agree, so much of what they do is unsustainable... (or really difficult to sustain)

There is a new show called REVOLuTION... where they incorporate lifestyle changes and follow someone over the course of 6 months.

It's daytime TV though, so the only time I get to see it is when my lunch-time work out is off schedule.

jdploki70

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_Are_What_You_Eat

Much better program, probably on netflix, that actually looked at what people ate and modified their lifestyles instead of putting them on a scale in front of millions.

glittersoul

I would like to see a season where it is about fat percentage drop, not weight. I think it would help because A LOT of people actually do use the show for factual information. Now, that is most likely never going to happen because it is exciting for people to see someone drop 15 lbs a week so the ratings might suffer with my version. I like seeing people's recomposition


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ThisisMiss

I hate to say this ....but reality check with that Biggest Loser program. Yes it is nice that everyone gets into shape on that show, but reality is that they are working out all day long. Truth be that once they return to their regular daily life they won't be able to keep working out as the program makes them so of course some weight will come back on. What they need to do is truly work from someone's actual life style. Actual life!! Not this false impression that everyone can work out and leave their job 24/7. I cannot stand when someone says "Ohh look at the biggest loser they can do it so you should be able too"...Ummm yea I would drop like a squirrel if I had 24/7 workouts and a chef setting up what only I am allowed to eat. But I live in reality and it will take time to drop! So I think eliminate the "Biggest Loser" show and put up a show on "Reality Loser"!!!

The problem is that having a reality show that actually is realistic (and safe/reasonable) probably wouldn't draw nearly the attention and thus revenue.

People should watch Biggest Loser as a source of entertainment and NOT as a model for how to plan their weight loss and/or fitness methods.

^^ This. The show is for entertainment purposes only. You aren't supposed to expect to do the same things they are doing. Use it for motivation if you want, but don't lower yourself to actually thinking you should be losing 15lb a week. Don't take what you see on TV so seriously.

Lauren8239

As once said on House:
I like to watch biggest loser and eat ice cream and imagine that they can see me

Absolutely loved House. I'm so sad it's over. :sad:

trud72

As once said on House:
I like to watch biggest loser and eat ice cream and imagine that they can see me

OMG i feel guilty if i watch it and eat ANYTHING! lol :noway:

smaller_mel

That's "Reality" TV for you! There is nothing REAL about it. Sadly, they wouldn't get near the ratings on something that is real. It's just not as exciting. You need to throw in those crazy challenges and the drama of all those people living in the same house and training and eating together. I used to watch it a lot, and would get invested in some of the contestents, but just not anymore. I think the unrealistic nature of it just leaves me bored with it. It's more fun to come here and take part in the camraderie of dealing with real challenges and motivating each other and celebrating each other's successes. It's WAY more rewarding. Now, I limit my "Reality" TV to something that is truly real and captivating...Real Housewives of New Jersey....*SARCASM*

lporter229

I agree with all that has been said. I think it would be a good idea if they dedicated a segment of the show to discussing nutrition and fitness tips for people at home and also discussing realistic expectations. Maybe some "real life" before and afters and their stories. I think it would still keep the ratings going because I think people want this.

Awkward30

As once said on House:
I like to watch biggest loser and eat ice cream and imagine that they can see me

Beat me to it. I'm not a big ice cream fan, but I crave it every time I watch. I hated it though when I was starting out because at that point in the season some were close to my size losing wayyyy more than I could even doing my two-a-days. Ultimately though, I've given myself the tools to lead a healthy life. While I don't agree that they put the weight back on statistically more often than people who do it at home (nor will a lot of them need to continue with the crazy workout schedules. A lot of the girls end up at a reasonable goal weight and thus just need to maintain). Anyways it's a tv show. The bachelor is also an unrealistic picture of dating.

brenott

It always bugs me when contestants would beat themselves up for ONLY losing 5lbs in one week.

Plus the negative things said about past winners that gained back the weight annoyed. They did an show on Eric, one of the first winners, and his wife said the show literally dropped him after he won. But once he gained the weight back, they had to use him as an example of failure.

And it seems like they desperate for rating with all the drama this season, probably due to Jillian leaving. The drama this season was RIDICLOUS!!! Don't think I'll be watching next year.

BlueDahlia77

I hate to say this ....but reality check with that Biggest Loser program. Yes it is nice that everyone gets into shape on that show, but reality is that they are working out all day long. Truth be that once they return to their regular daily life they won't be able to keep working out as the program makes them so of course some weight will come back on. What they need to do is truly work from someone's actual life style. Actual life!! Not this false impression that everyone can work out and leave their job 24/7. I cannot stand when someone says "Ohh look at the biggest loser they can do it so you should be able too"...Ummm yea I would drop like a squirrel if I had 24/7 workouts and a chef setting up what only I am allowed to eat. But I live in reality and it will take time to drop! So I think eliminate the "Biggest Loser" show and put up a show on "Reality Loser"!!!

The problem is that having a reality show that actually is realistic (and safe/reasonable) probably wouldn't draw nearly the attention and thus revenue.

People should watch Biggest Loser as a source of entertainment and NOT as a model for how to plan their weight loss and/or fitness methods.

Unfortunately, there are some people who watch the show and think it's a good method of weight loss.

What makes me sad is to hear how the producers get more and more people applying every year with increasing amounts of weight.

marchandheidi

I absolutely agree with you!!! I know a gal that was on that show plus have read an article about another lady that was on the program as well and they both gained weight as soon as they got home. One gal gained 35lbs instantly because she stated they wouldn't eat or drink for a day before weigh in so it looked better, they were dehydrated and they didn't weigh in once a week. More like every 10 days or so. NOT REALITY!!!!

glittersoul

As once said on House:
I like to watch biggest loser and eat ice cream and imagine that they can see me

:laugh:

binabee2wechanged

Exactly....realistically you cannot drop this double digit number if you are working full time and trying to maintain a household.

BAMFMeredith

I agree.

What I do like about BL is that it shows that even severely overweight people (not to say ALL of them) can do some sort of workout. You see 400 pound people climbing up a hill on the first day--whether it's truly the first day on the ranch, or the first day they decide show us is irrelevant IMO. So when my uninjured 200 pound close friends tell me that they are too big to even WALK as exercise, I think about BL and what they do on the first days.

True. I know that the results on the show are not realistic for normal people, and their weeks are longer than an actual 7 day week (typically), but it does motivate me. I am inspired by the success stories from that show. When I see a guy who used to weigh 350 lbs running a marathon, it makes me realize that I can run a marathon too, if I get off my *kitten* and work hard. There are actually some past contestants who HAVE kept the weight off by changing their lifestyles completely---and isn't that what it's all about? Making a lifestyle change?

People who take reality shows literally and don't stop to consider the fact that it's reality television and things are edited for the cameras really make my head hurt.

thomassd1969

As once said on House:
I like to watch biggest loser and eat ice cream and imagine that they can see me

I miss House