I Used to Be Fat on MTV

mbakken90
mbakken90 Posts: 202 Member
edited September 23 in Success Stories
Does anyone else watch that show? I just finished watching mackenzie's episode. It was really inspiring! I've watched a few episodes now. I'm really envious of those who can lose that much weight! I want to be like them haha. If anyone has any tips let me know!

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  • JenabeeRose
    JenabeeRose Posts: 73 Member
    Well, ive watched the show & I think it's kind of misleading, especially to the teens that the show is geared tward. People losing that much weight (one girl lost 90 lbs in 90 days) will have a hard time keeping that weight off, and it makes the viewer feel like they might be doing something wrong if they dont lose 10 lbs in a week or whatever. I mean otherwise, it's a good show, but I think they need to stretch out the time frame a bit.. but it is inspiring.
  • BriannaSkye
    BriannaSkye Posts: 135
    Its great motivation for me but grrrr Mackenzie's Dad P***** me off to no end with his comments, you hav to be thin for a guy to love you!
  • blakjac6
    blakjac6 Posts: 41
    i just watched it too!! love that show....now im watching made lol it's all about determination
  • tittles84
    tittles84 Posts: 4
    Ive have watched almost all them. I wish i could lose that much weight that fast!. I just dont have the person that pushes them to do so. but Im trying my harest! Good luck!
  • Warmbloodwear
    Warmbloodwear Posts: 387 Member
    I watch it and I cried!!! She did so amazing and I know right where she was at when she was at the table and crying!! But, her dad going to workout with her was the kicker!!!
    Very inspiring and I have all episodes DVR ready now!!!
  • iamkelskels
    iamkelskels Posts: 81
    I watch it! I really like it, and it makes me wish I could have a personal trainer to teach me how to eat and work me out every day :( I do think that they're weight loss may be a little unreasonable.. It makes me wonder if they'll really keep it all off for long or not.
  • klininger
    klininger Posts: 44
    I like watching this show just the same kind of thing as The Biggest Loser, but I don't personally have the drive to work out 6 hours every day. Not realistic for me.
  • legacysh
    legacysh Posts: 464
    I watched one episode, and I caught my first episode of biggest loser too, and I am a little discouraged by both.You are dealing with highly supervised weight loss efforts that are being put on TV for normal people to watch. You only get a glimpse at what they really have to do to lose that amount of weight, and I think it's misleading.
    It's really cool to watch someone blossom when the weight comes off, but its really painful when the weight goes back on. The reality is not like TV unfortunately.
  • JenabeeRose
    JenabeeRose Posts: 73 Member
    I watched one episode, and I caught my first episode of biggest loser too, and I am a little discouraged by both.You are dealing with highly supervised weight loss efforts that are being put on TV for normal people to watch. You only get a glimpse at what they really have to do to lose that amount of weight, and I think it's misleading.
    It's really cool to watch someone blossom when the weight comes off, but its really painful when the weight goes back on. The reality is not like TV unfortunately.

    This is very true. You rarely even hear about how many calories they are eating.. like if its not done right, the weight will come back on, especially with some a quick, dramatic loss
  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    I think with the tools that they give them they should know what to eat and how to work out. It's all cals in vs cals out. So with that said. they drop a bunch of weight in a short time b/c they work out 6-8 hours a day. None of us do that. If we did we'd drop that type of weight as well. We know what we need to do to drop a pound or two a week. I think they get that when they don't work out 8 hours they will have to watch what they eat.

    I love that it shows these teens there is no simple answer and with hard work and dedication they can have more of the body they want.

    I think Mackenzie's dad was way off and her brothers talked with him and kind of got him on the right path. It's about her being happy with who she is and what she wants to do and be to be able to love herself :)

    Love it.
  • mbakken90
    mbakken90 Posts: 202 Member
    Well I just watched a made episode and she lost 30 pounds in a significant amount of time and then ran a 5K! I'm totally inspired! I think I am going to sign up for one :)
  • summerbert
    summerbert Posts: 292 Member
    I watch it I love it too. I think a lot of people know that it is extreme training and don't think that kind of weight loss is normal
  • patricac
    patricac Posts: 255 Member
    I watched 2 episodes and they made me cry!!! I want to be at the "end" of this scale war one day. I wish they would provide more info on the nutritional limits they were put on. I know they're all watched pretty closely by doctors on shows like that. I'm a bit curious if they eat their exercise calories with all the moving they do! I know there's different consensus on different boards here. Also, I'd like to see a follow-up in a year. Did they maintain?
  • superwmn
    superwmn Posts: 936
    I'm addicted. I loved Mckenzie's episode. My overweight father would CONSTANTLY tell me how I needed to lose weight so my heart bled for her. At the end, when he sat on her bed and told her that she was worthy of love and beautiful exactly as she was (not thin, not fat, but as she was), I cried.

    I also cried when she got under 200... when she plateaued and wanted to quit. This was a great episode.

    She was beautiful heavy but when she came back from beauty school you could REALLY see how stunning her face is.

    Charmagne
  • tater8589
    tater8589 Posts: 616
    I have seen a couple of episodes. I think its a great motivator for other teens who are in similar situations. It shows people that with hard work and some lifestyle changes they can accomplish their goals. It should go more into what type of diet they are put on. Maybe even a special episode that lays out a (general) workout plan and diet would be nice for some who want to know what the individuals on the show are doing to make their goals. As for how fast they drop the lbs, we have to keep in mind, the more you have to lose, the faster it comes off-- some of them still had some to lose, and if they stick to their plan they can accomplish it and keep it off. All depends on the will power of each individual.
  • mbakken90
    mbakken90 Posts: 202 Member
    I mean, i realize it's not realistic to lose that much weight THAT fast...but i was just saying that it is an inspiration that no matter where you are in your life and no matter how much you weigh, if you put in hard work you can get the results you want! :)
  • mc1217
    mc1217 Posts: 108 Member
    ive seen every episode that has aired-- i love it!! watch the full versions for free (plus "trainer tips" videos) @ mtv.com! :smile:
  • Kristina0202
    Kristina0202 Posts: 188 Member
    I like the episode with the boy that was on a week or two ago. He got really cute.
  • purplespeckle
    purplespeckle Posts: 652
    Does anyone else watch that show? I just finished watching mackenzie's episode. It was really inspiring! I've watched a few episodes now. I'm really envious of those who can lose that much weight! I want to be like them haha. If anyone has any tips let me know!


    i just watched that episode today too. i agree, it was really inspiring. she had stayed at 261 like 2 or 3 weigh ins remember? she got discouraged BUT she DIDN'T quit. that's the motivation i needed right there. b/c i'm going back and forth between 177-179. its not budging. but i'm NOT gonna quit! :D
  • purplespeckle
    purplespeckle Posts: 652
    I'm addicted. I loved Mckenzie's episode. My overweight father would CONSTANTLY tell me how I needed to lose weight so my heart bled for her. At the end, when he sat on her bed and told her that she was worthy of love and beautiful exactly as she was (not thin, not fat, but as she was), I cried.

    I also cried when she got under 200... when she plateaued and wanted to quit. This was a great episode.

    She was beautiful heavy but when she came back from beauty school you could REALLY see how stunning her face is.

    Charmagne

    I agree! I thought she was so pretty at her 273 weight too! And I felt so sorry for her that she felt so much pressure to get married. I've never seen that in my entire life! Crazy!
  • xXAlana21Xx
    xXAlana21Xx Posts: 183 Member
    Its great motivation for me but grrrr Mackenzie's Dad P***** me off to no end with his comments, you hav to be thin for a guy to love you!

    its even worse when you hear someone say that in person.

    I work in retail and i was working in the fashion department one day and i heard this lady tell her daughter "if you were thin like your sister you could find anything you wanted"
  • lmelgar
    lmelgar Posts: 18
    I love that show! Sometimes I wish I could be like them but I am not. I thought makenzie looked really good at the end.
  • purplespeckle
    purplespeckle Posts: 652
    Its great motivation for me but grrrr Mackenzie's Dad P***** me off to no end with his comments, you hav to be thin for a guy to love you!

    its even worse when you hear someone say that in person.

    I work in retail and i was working in the fashion department one day and i heard this lady tell her daughter "if you were thin like your sister you could find anything you wanted"


    omg that's so mean!
  • p_cakes
    p_cakes Posts: 282
    I love this show!

    I know that for most "normal" people it's not very realistic, but it more sets up for motivation for me.

    You see these kids who ate their way through high school (like me), were never thin, (me for the most part), and were teased, but never did anything about it (again, me) It relates to a LOT of teens these days. It shows that you can do it, but it does take work.
    I like watching a new one each week, it keeps me motivated to move on.
    Clearly, for someone on a work schedule, with kids, or other daily things, working 6-8 hours in a gym isn't a realistic thing. But, in 90 days, or 100 days, you can still lose a significant amount of weight. Seeing those teens work through things that I had to deal with in HS and with family and my own thoughts really helps me to know that it is possible. Not to mention those trainers realy tell some good things about food and if you watch well you can see what they do when they train.

    I don't watch many health or weight shows, but this one I really like.
  • ndelgado23
    ndelgado23 Posts: 3
    I like the show and it does push me to do more, but the problem I have with it is that they work out like 6 hours a day. I find it hard to get an hour let alone 6. So to me it is not realistic, which it should be for the young ones that are watching.
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    I love the show. I have it set on my DVR to record. :)
    It is very inspiring to me.
  • simplexserenity
    simplexserenity Posts: 116 Member
    Its great motivation for me but grrrr Mackenzie's Dad P***** me off to no end with his comments, you hav to be thin for a guy to love you!

    its even worse when you hear someone say that in person.

    I work in retail and i was working in the fashion department one day and i heard this lady tell her daughter "if you were thin like your sister you could find anything you wanted"

    Wow people like that make me sick.

    I was like angry while watching this episode. Her dad is a *kitten*. There is no way in hell any man will ever motivate me to lose weight..weight loss is something you do for yourself, not anyone else. She was gorgeous either way but I agree about it being a little unhealthy and unrealistic. Who has time to workout six hours a day?! I try to do two, and even that is a struggle. Ahhh, TV!
  • xmmwx
    xmmwx Posts: 1
    I really enjoyed this episode because I used to BE MacKenzie. I grew up in the same religion and marriage is extremely important, but.... I know her father means well and he loves her but, his attitude about how it requires only a nice figure to catch a man is ridiculous. I grew up thinking the same thing and because of that, I grew up thinking I wasn't good enough so, I went and made really bad choices as a teen and young adult because of it. I'm not saying that anyone should sit around and get fat because it shouldn't matter what people think BUT, losing weight and getting healthy should be done with the right perspective. NOT because you are trying to land a man. In between babies, I have gained and lost the same 100 lbs over and over again (yes, that much weight), All I can do is Thank God that I found a husband who managed to look beyond my weight and has seen me through all those changes and still loves me.
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