The Biggest Loser

BombolinaM

I used to really love watching the show but unfortunately now some of the contestants have come forward and told some of the ridiculous and very dangerous methods that are used to get some of those big numbers, expecially for the final weigh in. Two that I have seen interviews from say that before the weigh in they basically starved themselves and dehydrated themselves to the point where one contestant was actually urinating blood. He went on to say that by doing this he lost 31 extra pounds for the weigh in but gained in back within a week or two.

Julie one of the previous contestants later admitted that the weight she had gotten to by the end of the show would only be maintainable with a diet of I think it was less than 1200 calories and 7 days a week of 4-6 hour workouts. She ended up regaining a little weight on purpose so that she could maintain it.

I just feel that some of the contestants are there for the money first and the health second and to me that is setting some of them up for failure.

I absolutely agree!! The reason we are all here is to lose weight.

HawkeyeGuy- Getting up and moving is one thing but there is a lot we don't see. It is a contest to see who will lose the most. Being healthy is number 1! I take an 1 1/2 exercising a day. Including in my day to day routine ie work and family.

I posted this thread because I was shocked at how much and how fast she lost. Whether or not the comments were towards anybody I had no intentions of people getting upset. . We all joined this website to lose weight and get support. MFP had been great. Here's a clip from an article I found:

Most health experts are concerned that this show might be giving the wrong message to those wanting to lose weight. The biggest concerns come from how much weight is lost over a small period of time and how hard these contestants are pushed to lose that weight.

The goal behind losing weight is to make sure you keep those unwanted pounds off. According to health and fitness experts, that means losing around 1 to 2 pounds a week. On this show contestants regularly lose 10 to 20 pounds a week.

Now some of them admit they dehydrated themselves during the show to get the most weight loss possible.

Unfortunately, losing weight this quickly usually means you'll end up gaining most of that weight right back.

One contestant, Ryan Benson, according to the New York Times article, initially lost 122 pounds but has gained back most of the lost pounds and now weighs in at more than 300 pounds.

On top of that, the extreme exercise routines they use worry doctors since it can stress the heart of a person whose weight alone has already placed excessive demands on their body.

Last season, one contestant was hospitalized after a one-mile run, prompting the medical consultant for the show, Dr. Rob Huizenga, to admit: "If we had to do it over, we wouldn't do it. It was an unexpected complication and we're going to do better."

Perhaps the most important message to those watching the show and motivated to lose weight "The Biggest Loser" way is to remember that this is a reality show so it doesn't reflect what most of us can do in our everyday lives.

Contestants work out four to six hours a day, have numerous consultants watching over everything they eat and a huge motivation to lose weight since the winner gets a big financial reward.

For the rest of us, focusing on a goal of losing 1 to 2 pounds a week, and making lifelong changes that keep the weight off are the not-so-secret secrets to getting in better shape.

BombolinaM

Totally agree!!

HealthyChanges2010

Jennplus2
"yes I want a cheese burger, but I want to be healthy more. "




Love this!!! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile: Funny how sometimes a simple statement can hit you just right. That's how it hit me!

I'm not sitting here eating a cheeseburger:noway: :laugh: but I sure can relate to storing that line in my head when I wait too long to eat or have a craving for less than healthy foods
:flowerforyou: thanks!

Actually I think this has now become my Mantra , it makes me smile and is a pretty powerful statement!:drinker:

HealthyChanges2010

I used to really love watching the show but unfortunately now some of the contestants have come forward and told some of the ridiculous and very dangerous methods that are used to get some of those big numbers, expecially for the final weigh in. Two that I have seen interviews from say that before the weigh in they basically starved themselves and dehydrated themselves to the point where one contestant was actually urinating blood. He went on to say that by doing this he lost 31 extra pounds for the weigh in but gained in back within a week or two.

Julie one of the previous contestants later admitted that the weight she had gotten to by the end of the show would only be maintainable with a diet of I think it was less than 1200 calories and 7 days a week of 4-6 hour workouts. She ended up regaining a little weight on purpose so that she could maintain it.

I just feel that some of the contestants are there for the money first and the health second and to me that is setting some of them up for failure.

I absolutely agree!! The reason we are all here is to lose weight.

HawkeyeGuy- Getting up and moving is one thing but there is a lot we don't see. It is a contest to see who will lose the most. Being healthy is number 1! I take an 1 1/2 exercising a day. Including in my day to day routine ie work and family.

I posted this thread because I was shocked at how much and how fast she lost. Whether or not the comments were towards anybody I had no intentions of people getting upset. . We all joined this website to lose weight and get support. MFP had been great. Here's a clip from an article I found:

Most health experts are concerned that this show might be giving the wrong message to those wanting to lose weight. The biggest concerns come from how much weight is lost over a small period of time and how hard these contestants are pushed to lose that weight.

The goal behind losing weight is to make sure you keep those unwanted pounds off. According to health and fitness experts, that means losing around 1 to 2 pounds a week. On this show contestants regularly lose 10 to 20 pounds a week.

Now some of them admit they dehydrated themselves during the show to get the most weight loss possible.

Unfortunately, losing weight this quickly usually means you'll end up gaining most of that weight right back.

One contestant, Ryan Benson, according to the New York Times article, initially lost 122 pounds but has gained back most of the lost pounds and now weighs in at more than 300 pounds.

On top of that, the extreme exercise routines they use worry doctors since it can stress the heart of a person whose weight alone has already placed excessive demands on their body.

Last season, one contestant was hospitalized after a one-mile run, prompting the medical consultant for the show, Dr. Rob Huizenga, to admit: "If we had to do it over, we wouldn't do it. It was an unexpected complication and we're going to do better."

Perhaps the most important message to those watching the show and motivated to lose weight "The Biggest Loser" way is to remember that this is a reality show so it doesn't reflect what most of us can do in our everyday lives.

Contestants work out four to six hours a day, have numerous consultants watching over everything they eat and a huge motivation to lose weight since the winner gets a big financial reward.

For the rest of us, focusing on a goal of losing 1 to 2 pounds a week, and making lifelong changes that keep the weight off are the not-so-secret secrets to getting in better shape.

Very well said:flowerforyou:

BombolinaM

I enjoy where the doctor shows their health improvement numbers, they have so much to lose that every pound is giving them better health advantages. No, they can't keep it up at that rate forever but it is a good jump start for most. I follow Shay from last season on Twitter, that girl is doing great at home, she was given the incentive at the end of last season by Subway to lose more weight by the finalle in May and they will pay her $1000.00 for each pound she loses. From what I read she is doing great and has become a huge inspiration., can't wait to see her. Not all contestants stick with their new lifestyle, it is hard, but it is so good to see those that do succeed.

That's awesome she is keeping it up!! I felt so bad for her when she got voted off!!

BamaRose0107

I enjoy where the doctor shows their health improvement numbers, they have so much to lose that every pound is giving them better health advantages. No, they can't keep it up at that rate forever but it is a good jump start for most. I follow Shay from last season on Twitter, that girl is doing great at home, she was given the incentive at the end of last season by Subway to lose more weight by the finalle in May and they will pay her $1000.00 for each pound she loses. From what I read she is doing great and has become a huge inspiration., can't wait to see her. Not all contestants stick with their new lifestyle, it is hard, but it is so good to see those that do succeed.

That's awesome she is keeping it up!! I felt so bad for her when she got voted off!!

I love seeing shay succeed in her journey! I am so glad they chose to keep following her story.