The Biggest Loser

[stlouie_lipp]

I will start by saying that I am someone who could stand to lose 30 lbs. Has anyone seen this show? These people who get on this show, with the full support from trainers and dieticians and cry "I can't do it" deserve to die of a heart attack. If I ever had that level of support I would do whatever they say and be glad for the help.

BTW...what does it say about Cardinal baseball that I am even watching this show?

[Jocephus]

i was gonna start a thread about this...but i didn't want to seem rude...but in a way, this show seems kinda mean to me...i realize they are trying to lose weight, and thats great and i hope they do, but i guess part of me cant help but think what nbc's motivation is...i mean, they make the guys take their shirts off for weigh in...it seems kinda like "lets look at the overweight people!"...i dunno...

[UK]

I will start by saying that I am someone who could stand to lose 30 lbs. Has anyone seen this show? These people who get on this show, with the full support from trainers and dieticians and cry "I can't do it" deserve to die of a heart attack. If I ever had that level of support I would do whatever they say and be glad for the help.

BTW...what does it say about Cardinal baseball that I am even watching this show?

Heh, I'm hopefully in the process of losing 35 pounds (9 pounds last week) and I find it odd that people struggle so much with it.

[Cronos]

I never watch the show, but I can say that I've been there...I'm 5'11 1/4", and I've hit 255 pounds before, and was certain that I could never stop being obese. Fortunately I found a way that worked for me, but I was certain at the time that it wasn't possible for me. It's not so unrealistic or over-dramatic; some people are absolutely certain to the point of depression and misery that they can't lose(or gain, for some) any weight that they want.

[Old_Timer_1944]

About 15 years ago I lost 25 pounds on a beer and Twinkie diet. Then all my teeth fell out. Just kidding about the teeth, but I was sorta running hard and not exactly eating right...I guess you could say.

[AdmiralKird]

You have to commit yourself to actually losing the weight before it happens. If you don't say "i will do whatever it takes to ...." when it is something that takes a good deal of time, its not going to happen. It becomes much easier once you can commit yourself like that.

[cardinalkarp]

I've watched this show for a few seasons now. I think its a pretty good show and for once its actually a show that does help people.

It is pretty sad when you see the people just say they want to give up on the first show. I think it should be fairly easy to lose weight when that's all you have to is workout (they obviously don't have to work during this), have a personal trainer, and have means to eat healthy day in and day out.

[Swatcat27]

It was my first time watching that show...Not bad at all...Infact, kinda inspiring..everybody could use a little weight loss in my family...But, yes, they have way too much better compared to common people who wanna lose weight.

[vinsanity]

I will start by saying that I am someone who could stand to lose 30 lbs. Has anyone seen this show? These people who get on this show, with the full support from trainers and dieticians and cry "I can't do it" deserve to die of a heart attack. If I ever had that level of support I would do whatever they say and be glad for the help.

I completley agree. I'm sure it gets taxing and frustrating when you have to worry about going home each week and not seeing your family.

But, and not to be a bragger, I'm about 6 feet and was up to 255 (21 btw). But I've dropped 40 lbs in just over 3 months (if it was a diet commercial 40lbs in just 15 weeks!) by cutting back on my carbs, eating a lot more fruit and protein and water. I'm at the gym a lot and I've never felt better. I really don't understand the crying on this.

But Swat is right, I do think there is a certain amount of inspiration it can have - and there is a chance some of these break downs are 'encouraged' and induced by producers to make for good TV. Some of those guys lost 50% of their Body weight in like 6 months.

[Socnorb11]

I never watch the show, but I can say that I've been there...I'm 5'11 1/4", and I've hit 255 pounds before, and was certain that I could never stop being obese. Fortunately I found a way that worked for me, but I was certain at the time that it wasn't possible for me. It's not so unrealistic or over-dramatic; some people are absolutely certain to the point of depression and misery that they can't lose(or gain, for some) any weight that they want.

I can understand why someone would feel that way, but if you're certain that you can't do it, why go on the show?