"Biggest Loser"...thoughts on this show?

I'm not a big fan of the show. I've only watched it a few times. I do browse the pictures online and look and before/after shots of the contestants. I don't like it because it's not realistic, and it can be discouraging. Those results are obnoxious for that small time frame. Besides, that level of activity would be impossible to keep in the real world, and many of the contestants gain some or all of the weight back, despite continuing to exercise and follow their dietary guidelines.

But it *IS* Hollywood. :huh:

I think a lot of people need to realize that there is a lot that the tv doesn't show us...I've watched a couple episodes but just think, you could be working out in the time you were watching them lose!

Also the fact that everyone loses at different paces, and ways (measurements, weight etc..)

I say if you're expecting the results that anyone else has (Especially on tv) you need a new mindset.

Just like you won't look like the people in workout DVDs, or depends on the results of other people

It is somewhat entertaining and inspiring nonetheless

That's how I ended up watching it to begin with! :laugh: Netflix needs new movies!!

I watch sport religiously and that is about it

From what I see of the trailers I notice a lot of overweight people doing too much exercise and stressing their bodies to set themselves up for long-term burn-out and failure.

I don't see much addressing of underlying issues, but I guess that doesn't make 'good' TV.

It's one of the few shows my whole family watches (along with Walking Dead), but I don't think it's realistic. On a side note, while the wife and I were waiting for the start for this years Rock and Roll Half/Marathon in New Orleans we found ourselves standing next to a Biggest Loser contestant but his name escapes me. He had kept his weight off, but he said he still ran a lot.

Hello I am new to the website. I have 120 lbs to lose and I have watched the Biggest loser and this is my feelings
they leave there jobs there family and Friends the world...and there new world becomes the Gym/trainer/food
for how ever long they can last on the show. they work out up to 7 hours a day well when you live in a world with only a gym no tv no movies no online what else is there to do? I have talked to my doctor by the way I love to death we do agree on one thing the faster you can lose the better you are mentally. I know sounds stupid but have you ever jumped on a scale after being good for 7 days no cheats and come to find out you lost a pound? you kick the scale and eat a twinkie or atleast thats me lol ..try getting on the scale to lose 7 in a week ..you jump for joy and try harder week 2. I do believe the faster you lose the better you are in the mind I lost 50 pounds(7 weeks) fast and I dumped all my old clothes never keep your old clothes dump them as soon as you feel you have room in them dont wait till they fall off. my challenge isnt going to be to lose the weight my challenge is going to be to keep it off
but i have decided i will never gain it back and thats going to be my fight. good luck to all

I enjoy this show, as it displays people who are trying to change to be better - plus i always feel like focusing on myself and my weight/diet after I watch this show.

I think like ANYTHING on tv - you need to think about it, and actually consider what is real and what is fantasy. The life these contestants have on this show is 100% focus on their diet and exercise....not realistic for those who have kids/work/school/plus shopping for food, making food, and self motivation for working out.

These contestants also have a lot of pressure on them - they are on TV! they are expected to make changes, and if they don't, they get kicked off of the show, which may result in shame.

People with common sense will see this, and not try to "be like the people on tv".