Plus Size TV Shows Aren't Healthy!

quitmakingexcuses · October 2011

I've been watching a lot of weight related shows lately and I came across one called "Big Sexy". I just don't see how it's healthy to promote and almost say it's okay to big as big as these women are! I also don't think it's okay that fashion etc. are promoting unhealthily skinny women and eating disorders.

I understand that all people are different, but it seems like these shows give an excuse or even condone unhealthy eating/lifestyles.

What are you thoughts?

(I'm not looking for rude comments, just simple opinions.)

sunkisses · October 2011

I think they're just trying to capitalize on bucking the common TV trend. I don't believe anyone (in the TV world in charge of anything) actually cares about a show's impact on society.

manderson27 · October 2011

I think they're just trying to capitalize on bucking the common TV trend. I don't believe anyone (in the TV world in charge of anything) actually cares about a show's impact on society.

This !!!

quitmakingexcuses · October 2011

I think they're just trying to capitalize on bucking the common TV trend. I don't believe anyone (in the TV world in charge of anything) actually cares about a show's impact on society.
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That's a really good point. Just looking for ratings?

DannyMussels · October 2011

I hear ya......

I read that article they were postin around here a few times this week, said something about blaming the fashion industry for making girls wanna grow up thin..

And saying somethin about a skinny body, big boobs, perfect hair and makeup doesn't make someone beautiful...and how things like that weren't realistic, of some other garbage.

It actually makes me mad.

For the most part, people aren't idolizing the rail-thin (and probly unhealthy) models..its actors, actresses and famous celebrities, some of who are in FANTASTIC shape..and work hard.

By telling people its unrealistic to wanna look like that, you're almost sayin don't even bother working out.

Look up and hot actor or actress, then check into their training routine. They go harder then most, cause in essence, they're paid to look good.

I think thats 100% realistic for people to look at and strive to physically achieve.

SarabellPlus3 · October 2011

I have kind of mixed feelings. I LOVE that larger people are starting to hopefully feel better, that women can be sexy at any size (one of those chics on that show is CRAZY sexy, she's just a perfect hourglass, though she's a large size-- unfortunately that's not how most of us hold extra weight).

OTOH, there's a big element of "this is just how God made us" in that show, and others, and I don't think that's healthy. Definitely people have different metabolisms, etc, but nature/God didn't make anyone to be unhealthy, KWIM? Lifestyle is a bigger role, and it's irresponsible to start acting as though obesity is a perfectly healthy option--- it's not.

I suppose it's the pendulum swining back. It's been SO far the other way-- to the skinny side, to the degree of unhealthy, so this is part of a backlash to that. It's just that in reality, something in between is healthy, not either extreme.

merrillfoster · October 2011

Of course, lol. Ratings are the point of a tv show (unless you're PBS).

RAFValentina · October 2011

I've got to agree, acceptance of big people is fine, but promoting it as OK is another thing.

As in not mentioning someones weight is just about OK in my eyes but promoting it as an ASSET is not.

It's like saying its ok to smoke, drink excessively etc....

Having said that....you have the other extremes... was looking at some of the diets celebs do..Beyonce on the maple syrup as demi moore and ashton kutcher did... for about 2 weeks all they have at all is hot water, lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Of course they're going to bloody lose weight on that extreme deficit. Its not sustainable and its not normal and it promotes an image of "health" which isn;t THAT healthy in reality. Being underweight can be almost as bad as being overweight, although easier to fix in some ways.

DannyMussels · October 2011

It also touches upon women saying fatter women (whales..) are that way cause they're so full of knowledge, it can't fit in their head, so it balloons up the rest of their body.

And the same women drooling over shirtless guys with 6packs, regardless of their theories on skinny people being dumb...based on their whale theory.

Also, the SIZE you are when seeing/reading something, I found almost directly affects the way you take it, and wether or not you agree with it.

Generally, larger people support all the ridiculous shows and articles cause its something they wanna believe in. And fitter people speak a little more truth.

But enough from me.

quitmakingexcuses · October 2011

I've got to agree, acceptance of big people is fine, but promoting it as OK is another thing.

As in not mentioning someones weight is just about OK in my eyes but promoting it as an ASSET is not.

It's like saying its ok to smoke, drink excessively etc....

Having said that....you have the other extremes... was looking at some of the diets celebs do..Beyonce on the maple syrup as demi moore and ashton kutcher did... for about 2 weeks all they have at all is hot water, lemon, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Of course they're going to bloody lose weight on that extreme deficit. Its not sustainable and its not normal and it promotes an image of "health" which isn;t THAT healthy in reality. Being underweight can be almost as bad as being overweight, although easier to fix in some ways.

Totally agree with the acceptance vs. promotion idea.

myurav · October 2011

what's interesting about the show 'big sexy' (i've seen only 2 episodes) is that, on one hand, these girls are happy at the size that they are, but at the same time, they make comments about losing weight. to me, that doesn't make any sense - if you're happy with who you are, why do you keep talking about losing weight? i think it sends mixed signals...not only that, but i think one or two of the girls was talking about how they couldn't lose weight no matter what. i think all of us MFPers can agree that this is simply not true - we put in hard work and we get results in a healthy way. the message that they seem to be sending is 'if you can diet your way thin, then do it. but if you can't (translation: don't put in the effort), then being big is great!'

another aspect i thought was much more interesting was how the girls are treated - there's this one scene where they waited in line forever, and then, they were asked to pay $30 cover each (when everyone else was getting in for free). i think it's a statement about how our society sees bigger people, and i would love to see that addressed more in depth.

calibri · October 2011

If they want to live their lives like that, cool. As long as it doesn't affect me, they can do whatever they want. Producers are probably laughing all the way to the bank, regardless.

quitmakingexcuses · October 2011

Producers are probably laughing all the way to the bank, regardless.

Right? What isn't about money these days? yeesh.

SarabellPlus3 · October 2011

If they want to live their lives like that, cool. As long as it doesn't affect me, they can do whatever they want. Producers are probably laughing all the way to the bank, regardless.

I've only seen it twice, and it was really interesting-- the girls were all really likable and interesting. It was really interesting to see how they were treated, one episode they were in Miami, on the beach, and some people were just brutal. I think that's something that needs to be exposed, I would have had no idea people could be so cruel. Of course best of luck to the girls, but it's just interesting to discuss why the pendulum might be swinging this way now.

Plus Size TV Shows Aren't Healthy!

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