The biggest loser: love it or hate it??

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  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    I prefer the show "heavy" on a&e because its not about money, its not about being "sent home" or "who wins" its about getting healthy....and i think that means they will have a better chance at keeping it off then those on biggest loser do
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    I watch it...although it's not very inspirational anymore. The people on it this season annoy the heck out of me. I LOVE "I used to be fat" on MTV and "Heavy" as a previous poster mentioned :)
  • kris1085
    kris1085 Posts: 1,436 Member
    I watch it every week ! I like the show and hate when i have to miss it !
  • whatupskinnyjeans
    whatupskinnyjeans Posts: 229 Member
    last night was so annoying. i wish they wouldve voted off rulon...also dumb move by arthur to switch off the green team i feel bad that the red team is so closed minded "we protect our family'-ugh

    ugh i can't stand rulon

    ad wtf at bringing him on in the first place. i'm sure he has the money to hire a personal trainer at home and that team should not be there. it should have been someone who needs it more.
    I know!! For all we know biggest loser told him to pig out for 5 years so he could be on the show- or maybe he did it just to get more fame... Be a "celebrity" - I mean I know he won some medal but I never heard of him before. He has no right to act like such an elitist know it all.
  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    in the past i have watched it, but not overly religiously. this year however i havent missed one episode.

    i dunno if they are doing it anywhere else, but in australia they have brought in 4 teams of 4 people from the same family. puts a whole new dynamic on it.

    my initial reason for watching it this year tho is that they have brought on a new trainer who is a 5th dan TKD black belt .and since im a martial arts tragic , i had no choice but to watch.
  • Jess21684
    Jess21684 Posts: 202 Member
    love it! I love jillian & Bob :D they truly motivate & inspire me
  • foxy_chick
    foxy_chick Posts: 10
    I love it! Ive got The Biggest Loser wii game and its brilliant!

    However, heres in the UK we are a season behind so I'm trying not to read the posts about these contestants- ha ha!!

    Im really liking stephanie (purple) from our season and also rooting for sunshine and O'neil (yellow) although Im guessing everyone in America already knows whos won that one! x
  • weeble2008
    weeble2008 Posts: 147 Member
    Seems there are quite a few people who don't think the Biggest Loser is "real", and just another reality tv show. I agree to a point, it is a reality tv show, but I think when the contestants are saying 'if I can do it, anyone can do it', they're talking about taking control and changing their eating habits and exercising. You have to remember that 99.9% of the contestants on the Biggest Loser are eating pure junk ALL day long, most times 2-4 servings for each meal! They're only exercise is getting to the food.

    Personally I find the Biggest Loser very inspiring and motivating. I know I'm not going to see a 10 lb/week weight loss, because I'm not able to devote that amount of time and energy at the gym. You have to remember that they are doing the extreme, but they're doing it. They're taking back control of their bodies and lives. I don't like the game play portion of the show, and I look at the money and prizes and extra motivation. They're learning how to change their lifestyle.

    I also watch Heavy on A&E, and find that very inspiring as well. They're doing the same thing as Biggest Loser, without the money, and a lower intensity level. They're prize is weight loss and the lifestyle change their making.

    That's my 2 cents on the topic! :smile:
  • MissMay
    MissMay Posts: 3,813 Member
    Thumbs down on the biggest loser.:mad: The title alone is inappropriate.

    If they want a REAL weight loss show on TV let's put on MFP!!! :bigsmile:
  • sarahliftsUP
    sarahliftsUP Posts: 752 Member
    I love the Biggest Loser.. it's definitely a motivator for me. I love hearing the contestants stories and rooting them on. It is definitely an extreme though.. losing 10lbs + per week. That's definitely not normal but they are working out like it is their job and being monitored closely.

    I am really rooting for Courtney from the aqua team.. She is just always so positive and has come a long way. Even though Arthur fudged up a couple of weeks ago I still like him. The yellow team bothers me though.. I don't know what it is but it's like they are power tripping over being the 'leaders' of the unknowns. While Rulon was telling his story, I didn't feel any sympathy. Usually when a contestant is telling their story or having a breakthrough I'm just sobbing along with them.

    I like this season but it doesn't even compare to last season.. That one was really good.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    After reading a blog account of a contestant on BL I now have very mixed feelings regarding the BL. They aren't eating appropriately unless you think 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day is appropriate for 4 to 6 hours spent working out. They are forced to workout against doctor's orders. They dehydrate themselves 24 hours before a weigh in. The first host left because she couldn't stand by and watch what was happening without voicing her opinion. They have to sign a contract that binds them from speaking out negative publicly against the show. This contestant is challenging NBC to come after them if they want. I doubt they will. Of course there are other things happening, but what I've typed is enough to questioned this show's ethics.

    I'm a competitive person so I like that aspect as long as they are learning how to better themselves and exercising properly. These other tactics I dis-like greatly.

    Heavy on the other hand is on the other side of the spectrum. Its not about game play. They focus on the individual, breaking through their barriers. I just would like the show to revisit the clients maybe 6 months later to see if they are still following through.
  • whatupskinnyjeans
    whatupskinnyjeans Posts: 229 Member
    After reading a blog account of a contestant on BL I now have very mixed feelings regarding the BL. They aren't eating appropriately unless you think 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day is appropriate for 4 to 6 hours spent working out. They are forced to workout against doctor's orders. They dehydrate themselves 24 hours before a weigh in. The first host left because she couldn't stand by and watch what was happening without voicing her opinion. They have to sign a contract that binds them from speaking out negative publicly against the show. This contestant is challenging NBC to come after them if they want. I doubt they will. Of course there are other things happening, but what I've typed is enough to questioned this show's ethics.

    I'm a competitive person so I like that aspect as long as they are learning how to better themselves and exercising properly. These other tactics I dis-like greatly.

    Heavy on the other hand is on the other side of the spectrum. Its not about game play. They focus on the individual, breaking through their barriers. I just would like the show to revisit the clients maybe 6 months later to see if they are still following through.
    which blog did you read? i also read some stuff that freaked me out about what goes on behind the scenes of Biggest Loser.im wondering if thats why the twin brother "gained 9 lbs" to go home. maybe they realized it was unhealthy and not good for the way they wanted to live. obviosly the at home prize is enough motivation. Also the show films a couple months before it is aired which is how they do the "see the contestent now" part.
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010/06/09/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser-finalist-part-1-of-3/
  • BigBoneSista
    BigBoneSista Posts: 2,389 Member
    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/18/kai-hibbard-biggest-loser_n_617414.html
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    I'd like the show much better if it wasn't for all the typical reality show drama.
  • Go_Lise
    Go_Lise Posts: 151
    I think it's a great show in terms of showing that it CAN be done but I'm not a fan of the game playing.
  • deandp371
    deandp371 Posts: 63
    The advertising they work into the show is getting to be too much!

    The contestants often have gotten where they are because of emotional issues and life situations that they have to recognize and deal with in order to make change. That part's very interesting to me, for some reason.
  • milehighcritic
    milehighcritic Posts: 199
    The program is usually on one TV at the gym. At first I was indifferent but slowly it started to motivate me during workouts.
    I now enjoy watching the show during cardio.
  • mrsfloisand
    mrsfloisand Posts: 254 Member
    I love the biggest loser! I never miss it! When it first came out I thought it was dumb and didn't get in to it. But about 3 seasons ago me and my husband started watching it and its our favorite show. I work long hours on Tuesdays but I try my hardest to make it home so I can watch it. It keeps me motivated to not eat junk and to workout. Actually, I have been working out when I'm watching it. As far as this season I really don't have a fav, I like most everyone on there.
  • whatupskinnyjeans
    whatupskinnyjeans Posts: 229 Member
    I love the biggest loser! I never miss it! When it first came out I thought it was dumb and didn't get in to it. But about 3 seasons ago me and my husband started watching it and its our favorite show. I work long hours on Tuesdays but I try my hardest to make it home so I can watch it. It keeps me motivated to not eat junk and to workout. Actually, I have been working out when I'm watching it. As far as this season I really don't have a fav, I like most everyone on there.
    which season was that? i started watching the one with mike being the winner and i really liked it. this one is just too annoying...i didnt get it last night- whats going on with the black team? it was obviosly some kind of game play. but it was really weird
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