The Biggest Loser?

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  • Mongognom
    Mongognom Posts: 123
    And watch the weigh-in knowing that the reason why they have lost so much weight is because they are have been dehydrated
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    No. What they are doing is really unhealthy. I link an interview with Kai Hibbard about what happened behind the scene, among other dehydrating and being pushed to exercise while injured.

    http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/16/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-2-of-3/
    Kai was a sore loser. She was an adult who went on a reality TV weight loss show and she was surprised to learn it was a bit rigged? And it took her, what, six, seven years to call them out on it? I'm not buying it.
  • Mongognom
    Mongognom Posts: 123
    I use to watch it every week drinking a huge dr pepper and pork rinds
    I got a bunch of calories saved up for chips and ice cream tonight. :drinker: There's nothing I find more fulfilling than eating junk food in front of the Biggest Loser. :devil: Especially when Jillian starts going off on her many spiels about processed crap, (while still promoting the sponsors' processed products of course). Makes it all taste even better. Then I can yell at the TV, "How about teaching people about moderation, Jillian? Maybe mention the tiny fact that over-eating made them fat, not processed food..." :laugh:

    And wondering how many of them have gotten cortisone shots so they can stand on the scale.

    http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/09/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-1-of-3/
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    No. What they are doing is really unhealthy. I link an interview with Kai Hibbard about what happened behind the scene, among other dehydrating and being pushed to exercise while injured.

    http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/16/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-2-of-3/
    Kai was a sore loser. She was an adult who went on a reality TV weight loss show and she was surprised to learn it was a bit rigged? And it took her, what, six, seven years to call them out on it? I'm not buying it.

    Thank you! She stayed in it until the bitter end-it's a game, not a health camp. She seemed to be enjoying the game while she played (I found her competitive to the point of rudeness) and could have dropped out at any time. The show gets blamed for not keeping up with the contestants after it's over. The Bachelor isn't going to provide couples counseling, either.
  • beaches222
    beaches222 Posts: 437 Member
    Yes I will be watching!
  • healthymissfit
    healthymissfit Posts: 648 Member
    I am running a Biggest Loser Challenge (MFP EDITION) from October 18th - January 18th! If you'd like to take part in my Biggest Loser Challenge, go here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/15027-biggest-loser-challenge-mfp-edition
    and join the group! As of tomorrow morning, it will be a PRIVATE group, and we will not be accepting new members! TEAMS WILL BE POSTED WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th AT 12:00 P.M. CST!
  • livelaughlove384
    livelaughlove384 Posts: 100
    Hoping to finally do what I always say I'll do. Every season I say I'm going to get serious while it's on. Every season I fail. Here's to being positive! I'll be tuning in tonight.

    ^^me too! Best of luck on your weight loss this season!
  • michael1976_ca
    michael1976_ca Posts: 3,488 Member
    i'll be watching i love the show even before my journy started i tuned in. i have to say i truely thought that pt were mean until i joined the gym.
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    I will watch it. I enjoy parts, and think other parts are utter crap. But I like tuning in, especially for the first couple weeks because thats when vomit and passing out starts
  • walleyclan1
    walleyclan1 Posts: 2,784 Member
    I do try and do squats or push ups or curls during commercials.
  • ElikaCousland
    ElikaCousland Posts: 62 Member
    I've never watched it before, but I know the basic premise. Was over a friends house and it was on so I caught it tonight. Realized my starting weight was higher than 6 of the contestants. I'm not sure if that bums me out or makes me proud for losing it without a TV intervention lol
  • gerard54
    gerard54 Posts: 1,107 Member
    I love this show, but I want to see more yelling and crying...
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    I love this show, but I want to see more yelling and crying...
    Yeah, Jillian was being WAY too nice. And no one puked on the treadmills. :angry:
  • baldzach
    baldzach Posts: 1,841 Member
    I do try and do squats or push ups or curls during commercials.

    Two words:

    Deevee Arr. (or, DVR) -- no commercials.
  • _Krys10_
    _Krys10_ Posts: 1,234 Member
    I use to watch it every week drinking a huge dr pepper and pork rinds


    *high five* I had Chunky Monkey last night and I usually FF through the parts when the trainers play Therapist.
  • shrinkingbrian
    shrinkingbrian Posts: 171 Member
    I watched part of the first episode of the new season this week. I'm all for losing weight and staying fit but I think that the show sends the wrong message. You need to lose weight over a longer period of time. It has taken me almost two years to lose 210 pounds. At my last annual physical exam, my doctor suggested to go slow. I think losing too much weight too fast causes lots of problems, including sliding back into old bad habits. I have lost weight before (100+ pounds) only to gain it back. Many people on the show slide back into their old bad habits. I want to keep at a healthy weight for the rest of my life. Every day is a challenge for me but the benefits of being a healthy weight far outweigh what I did before when I was over 400 pounds. I didn't exercise and ate way too much. Now, I try to have daily exercise and eat moderate portions with lots of fruits and vegetables. I also have a membership to Planet Fitness which is a big sponsor of the show. For me, I think going slower and moderation is a lot safer and healthier. My mom had bariatric surgery with lots of extra surgeries for skin removal (there goes my inheritance). She also had her gall bladder removed because she didn't eat enough fat. You need some fat in your diet and don't go to extremes. I went slow with my weight loss and have almost no loose skin. I have done mostly walking, swimming, and weight training for exercise which I think help. Studies show that if you lose weight over a longer period of time, you are more likely to keep it off. You need time for your body to adjust to your new metabolism. I don't think I will be watching the other episodes.

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