New Show Heavy on A&E

lilac67 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

Sounds interesting. I will check it out.

AmberElaine84 · January 2011

I watched it last night and was amazed!!

hellotini · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

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 · January 2011

I am going on the website to watch it now

kammy92 · January 2011

Loved it. Have it set to DVR

Same here!

Veggie_Eloise · January 2011

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.

kennedar · January 2011

I meant to program the DVR last night. DH hates that type of show, so I usually watch Intervention on Tuesdays when he is not home. Heavy would be good to watch then as well! I will have to program it in tonight when I get home for next week!

nursevee · January 2011

Oh yea,i was great. I was really impressed with the hard work displayed by both. It was pure grit and determination. I have long said that you can change a person's habits (emo eating, over eating etc) but it won't happen overnight. The problem with our society is impatience. Everyone wants results yesterday!!! Although I'm not against baratric surgery (my best friend has the lap band), I am against the way we plonk people on the table, open them and and think that we will fix them by muddling around with their insides! My friend still deals with ALLLL of her original issues (Overeating, Poor nutrition, Emo eating etc) because no one gave her the therapy or rehab she needed. She lost the weight because the food she was (still) shoving down her throat was making her sick.

I would prefer to do this the long hard way. I'm so glad the people on last night's show proved it could be done!

xlacijeanx · January 2011

Thanks- I'm definitely going to start watching this now!

Inspiration everywhere! :happy:

Grace619 · January 2011

I DVR'd this, but haven't had a chance to watch it yet. After reading all the posts here, I can't wait to get out of work today & get home to check it out.

Jizes318 · January 2011

Okay so I just went online to A&E and watched it. All i can say is WOW. What a great show and I will definitely set this to record. Really inspiring!

FitJoani · January 2011

Times like this I wish I had cable!!!! ARGHHHHH I am gonna see if i can find it online!!!!

jantawa · January 2011

Watched Heavy too last night. Loved the fact that it shows that (like MFP) people really can (and do) lose weight by having or acquiring a positive mindset, hard work, and determination. Even though they have the benefit of personal trainers and are able to just focus on themselves in a controlled environment for 30 days, it also shows that you can still make changes out in the real world.

Lauralovesmfp · January 2011

I can't believe that lump on the guy's leg weighed almost 8 lbs! It is so sad that people get to that state where moving is such a hard thing to do. But kudos to both of them for keeping it up! I want a personal trainer to kick my *kitten* for free!!

CountrySweetheart · January 2011

I loved it. It was different from "Biggest Loser" because of the way they did things. People need to know how to eat in the real world without trainers, dieticians, and constant support because that is what reality is like.