*New Show* Heavy on A&E

amandabrady
amandabrady Posts: 203 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
Did anybody watch this last night? For anyone looking for motivation, these two people had amazing transformation stories, and changed their bodies through positive lifestyle changes and old fashioned hard work. They also hit on some of the mental and emotional reasons they got to where they were, and it was nice to see the changes we all need to make on the inside as well as the outside to become successful on our journeys. I believe Monday's at 10 will be its regular schedule...it's definitely worth checking out!
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  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
    I agree! Also on MTV is that "I used to be fat." It goes to show that it is possible with diet and excerisise even in extreme cases!!
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    I saw it. Could not believe how much that guy lost! Was really astonishing to see them get at it and lose the weight. Really affirmed my desire to be a personal trainer. That and I want the girl trainers guns! lol.
  • ckmama
    ckmama Posts: 1,668 Member
    I liked it.

    I loved the fact they showed how people were dealing at home. Home is reality and it helps me to see how they dealt with some of their issues. I think most obese people it isn't about exercise and food, its what's in the brain and how you deal with other's around you.

    I have it set to DVR.
  • jennyfair24
    jennyfair24 Posts: 273 Member
    I watched it too. That episode really hit home with me, especially with all that's happened this week with my dad and it just reinforces why I'm doing this. If I can inspire, motivate or encourage even one person then I've truly accomplished something and for that I will be grateful.
  • Lauralovesmfp
    Lauralovesmfp Posts: 270 Member
    I love both of those shows!!! Way better than Biggest Loser.
  • westielover1
    westielover1 Posts: 14 Member
    i like your walking ticker how did you do that? where did you ge tthat from?
  • keloholic
    keloholic Posts: 5 Member
    Yes, that show will be a great inspiration, that guy last night could hardly walk at the beginning.
  • keloholic
    keloholic Posts: 5 Member
    I agree 100%, Biggest Loser is not the true to life way of doing things. Its great to see the changes people can make, thats's the only thing I like about it. Heavy was much more raw and serious, i loved the premiere and am ready for more.
  • kao708
    kao708 Posts: 813 Member
    Not to lose the focus of this show but how in the world does he afford that nice truck if he can't even work?

    Also, I love the skull family stickers on the back of Jodi's van...so cute.
  • MadeToCraveHIM
    MadeToCraveHIM Posts: 213 Member
    I DVR'd it, but I think it's going to be one of my new favorite shows. I worked on a Bariatric unit at one of our local hospitals and saw a beautiful lady go from not being able to move and in bed all day to walking down the hallway. There's something to be said about the will power one must have when they're that heavy. I'm obese, but no where near being that obese and I can't imagine having much more weight on me and being able to get up and exercise or function.
  • LuRox
    LuRox Posts: 520 Member
    I watched it. It was very motivational and moving. To see them grow and learn where the problem lies. Especially with him and how he started gaining weight as soon as he went home...he had to go back and relearn it...but that time it stuck. I hope they do a show to show how they continue after their show is over. I like the "real" of this show and that it's not a contest (like Biggest Loser).

    I also like "I used to be Fat"...it has motivated me to get out there and move. I used to make excuses...now I know that I can do it too!
  • Pinomami89
    Pinomami89 Posts: 73 Member
    Yeah I watched it..it is very motivational...I loved it and I hope for the best for them...I never been over 230 but they were in 600 and stuff which is very dangerous ya know..But im happy they made a change and felt good...Im gonna watch the new one monday again I liked it =)
  • krisatx
    krisatx Posts: 2
    i have it on my dvr to watch and i'm really excited. A lady I work with husband did the show and we are all excited to watch when his episode comes out, his name is Travis. She is now on her way to changing her lifestyle, we all are at work.
  • jennylynn84
    jennylynn84 Posts: 659
    Not to lose the focus of this show but how in the world does he afford that nice truck if he can't even work?

    Also, I love the skull family stickers on the back of Jodi's van...so cute.

    I wondered that as well. Maybe disability? His family were also really into enabling him, so it might have been provided by them. I watch Intervention sometimes as well and I typically wonder how families of people that are so dependent manage to provide the kind of financial support they do.
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    Loved it. :) Have it set to DVR :)
  • amie1004
    amie1004 Posts: 65 Member
    I watched it and loved it :) I am definitely adding it to my list of a couple shows I actually care enough to record ;) It seemed much truer to life than some other shows. I wish I could go away for a month and focus solely on my weight-loss! But then they have to work on their own at home and experience real-life. AND, its for a longer period of time, as well, which makes it seem more realistic to me.
    Setting my DVR for Monday's at 10:00!
  • amandabrady
    amandabrady Posts: 203 Member
    I saw it. Could not believe how much that guy lost! Was really astonishing to see them get at it and lose the weight. Really affirmed my desire to be a personal trainer. That and I want the girl trainers guns! lol.


    Agreed! They worked hard and pushed through all their problems to get there. The trainers were great and I thought they took the right approach to help both people get where they needed to be. The female trainer's guns were insane, I want them too, haha! I also agree 100% with the person who enjoyed seeing them continue their journey at home. As we have seen on other shows, it is much easier to lose weight in controlled environments. This show is really an eye opener into the struggles everyone faces at home in their natural environment. Even though we each are facing our own issues, it's nice to see people push through a problem and learn to make their life fit into the new goals they're working towards. They made decisions that were tough, but in the end you can tell it was worth it to get the results. Mind blowing transformations, what an inspiration to get up and start working towards our own individual goals!
  • PureAndHealthy
    PureAndHealthy Posts: 539
    Not to lose the focus of this show but how in the world does he afford that nice truck if he can't even work?

    Also, I love the skull family stickers on the back of Jodi's van...so cute.

    I wondered that as well. Maybe disability? His family were also really into enabling him, so it might have been provided by them. I watch Intervention sometimes as well and I typically wonder how families of people that are so dependent manage to provide the kind of financial support they do.

    My guess would be socialism - the new american economic structure.... "Tax credits", ssi, government (i.e. tax-payer) -subsidized housing, cell phones, debit cards, healthcare... all are available for the taking, paid for by those who work. Not to mention you can finance anything these days between car loans, credit cards, payday loans, title pawn, leasing, heloc.... Sorry, I feel the rant starting...
  • lulu_beans
    lulu_beans Posts: 100 Member
    We watched it this morning before coming in to work, and my fiancee, who is hovering at right around 500 pounds started to cry. He didn't want to watch it, he only DVRd it because I wanted him to, and then he had to sit through it. I think it really hit home with him. Maybe this will be the motivation he needs to get started. Right now, he seems to be doing everything opposite of me, as if he's jealous that I'm making an effort to lose weight.
  • outersoul
    outersoul Posts: 711
    I missed it but I plan on watching it when I can. I heard it was awesome.
  • lilac67
    lilac67 Posts: 311
    I really enjoyed watching Heavy last night. It was nice to see a show showing the obsticles they are over coming as well as how they are managing there weight loss. I was really proud of Tom going back to get the help he needed. And Jodi did a fabulous job! I think it was neat that they found a good friendship in eachother. I also liked the nutrionist taking them thru the store--I'd like to see more of that!

    I like to watch Loser, but their weight loss isn't realistic. Most of us don't have 6 hrs a day to just workout. I think they are so busy trying to top the last season, that the keep finding bigger and bigger contestants and trying to get them to shed the weight even faster. It's really getting too commercial.

    I like Ruby, too, and can't wait for her season to start in March!
  • portlandsundevil
    portlandsundevil Posts: 213 Member
    I watched both Heavy and I Used to Be Fat, both were awesome! I haven't watched Biggest Loser for the past couple seasons. It's gotten so commercial and I agree with you guys, it's just not realistic. Plus, when I saw Jillians "weight loss supplements" at Target, I was over it.
  • becman1
    becman1 Posts: 10 Member
    Sounds interesting. I will check it out.
  • AmberElaine84
    AmberElaine84 Posts: 964 Member
    I watched it last night and was amazed!!
  • hellotini
    hellotini Posts: 29
    I thought the show was excellent. Crazy how much they changed in 6 months (mostly at home, too!). I can't watch Loser either, it's too unrealistic and lately it seems like one long advertisement for Nordictrac Ellipticals and Nike shoes and stuff like that.
  • TabbyJustice
    TabbyJustice Posts: 132 Member
    Does anybody know where I can watch the first episode online in closed captioning? I checked Hulu and didn't see anything yet but really interested in trying out this show!
  • Lisa__Michelle
    Lisa__Michelle Posts: 845 Member
    MAN I missed it!!!! I wanted to watch that! It sounds just like "I Used to Be Fat" which comes on MTV on Wednesdays nights.
  • Jizes318
    Jizes318 Posts: 409 Member
    I am going on the website to watch it now :)
  • kammy92
    kammy92 Posts: 408 Member
    Loved it. :) Have it set to DVR :)

    Same here! :)
  • Veggie_Eloise
    Veggie_Eloise Posts: 99 Member
    I saw it. Could not believe how much that guy lost! Was really astonishing to see them get at it and lose the weight. Really affirmed my desire to be a personal trainer. That and I want the girl trainers guns! lol.

    Same here!


    It was a great show. I love how they showed some of the mental aspects of losing weight. I know for me it has been about both so it was nice to see it brought to light.
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