What the Biggest Losers Eat...

Dont know about the calories but it sounds pretty reasonable!

I agree with Bunny...it seems like they are working out constantly and eating not even enough to keep a fly alive. :noway: Seriously though, it seems like they are eating too little to maintain a healthy weight loss...but my opinion is my own and I know I don't know everything.

I guess the thing that kills me...
My mother watches this show religiously and my mom has struggled with her weight for as long as I've been a live, if not before that. My mom has lost weight, healthy that past year or so, but she still beats herself up after she watches this show. I mean, she's said to me before, "I should sign you and Jared (my brother) up for this show." What? I KNOW that's not a game I want to play....and I am not one to project issues onto. So, I didn't take it well.

I tried to get my family to use MFP and stuff, but they weren't disiplined at all. So they wen't to WW. They are all about NOW-NOW-NOW. I have learned the hard way that getting the result NOW...can lead to devestating issues later.

It's good that people are becoming aware.... but I wonder if it's the right way. It's a reality show, there is tons left out, but the viewer doesn't see that. It shows rapid results. Which makes me edgy. Does that make sense? A part of me is like..."Yay!" and another part of me is like... "Hisss!"

Sorry, totally hijacked there for a second. :flowerforyou:

Maybe it's the education part we are missing that makes it seem so extreme.
Then again, most everyone else who watches it is missing that too.
So, they still get the whole, "It should be easy, " mantality (in my opinion).

I am hoping that there is a lot of behind the scenes education going on that we don't see, due to lack of entertainment value, etc.

It may not seem like a lot...and sort of a crash diet..but that's also based on their weight going in...if they lose a lot of weight...then the meal plan is more in line with a lower weight. I watch a lot of the "where are they now" segments on the show...and most have all continued to lose weight even after leaving the show. It appears as if, while a crash course in diet and exercise, it seems to be working in that they stay on, or close to it. Many lose a fair amount after they have lost on the show....so they habits are taking - and that's a good thing!

I understand what everyone is saying, and I agree it is a "crash" diet, but it is also a game and aTV show with a $250,000 prize at the end. I, however, LOVE the show and watch it every Tuesday night. My belief is that if it gives the people the nudge in the right direction, much of the details we never see, but they contestants are taught "how" to exercise, taught nutritional facts, wear HRM and calories counters, log in all their exercise and food comsumption on a web site (much like we do)... The difference they are doing it at a much faster, harder, and "crash" pace. They are also under constant physicians care. If we could all afford to go live on a ranch 24/7, where we were taught to prepare food correctly (healthy wise) or had our food prepared for us daily and our only mission in life day after day was eating correctly and exercising as much as possible - then we'd all see the results that the contestants do, it's just NOT our reality. The most important part of the program is that viewers see it CAN be done, I hope most people are smart enough to know they are not going to be given personal trainers, chefs and an open 24/7 exercise opportunity, however like johnlynn said, it is the life lessons learned that these particular people obviously weren't getting before the show. You have to eat less and move more, you have to be accountable for what you put in your mouth and how you take care of your body -- when they contestants go home I am sure their bodies have to readjust to normal life, they have jobs, families, etc. but they have also seen the results of their new "education" and seen their hard work pay off. I wish them all the best!!!

I like the show too and watch it every week. I don't think it's a problem to lose weight fast when you've got alot to lose. The weight loss will slow down as a person gets thinner. They are losing weight the way your supposed to, with diet and exercise. The difference is that's ALL they have to focuse on. No job to go to, no family to take care of, no bills to worry about, no computer, no phone calls, nothing. So of course they lose the weight fast. I'm making it my top priority to lose this weight I've got....other than my family of course. Plus they have the trainers and nutritonist to make sure they aren't starving themselves.......I think it's great.