Link to WebMD Article on 'The Biggest Loser' Reality Show

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I know it's a reality gameshow, but I am a little concerned that this will dis-illusion people into thinking that they can lose as much weight as the contestants and keep it off by adopting the same weight loss plan...



Matty
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I know it's a reality gameshow, but I am a little concerned that this will
dis-illusion people into thinking that they can lose as much weight as the
contestants and keep it off by adopting the same weight loss plan...



Matty
481/387/250

I watched it this evening and was just horrified. People had what I felt
were typical weight losses - everything from 0 to 3 pounds, maybe a few lost
more. They were acting like it was the end of the world. It's just sad
that their expectations are so unrealistic and that the "professionals"
dealing with these folks didn't bother to emphasize beforehand how unlikely
it would be that they'd see double digit losses in the second week.

The absolute worst part was the guy that gained 3 pounds and started crying.
He reminds me of a former student (looks and personality) and I just
couldn't stand to watch him be exploited like that. I'm so done watching
that show.

Jenn

At least last night's show was much more reasonable! I was actually happy to
see that no one had lost more than 3 lbs this week and that the guy who lost
22 lbs last week (ridiculous!) gained 3 back. I was wondering what the hell
they were doing that first week -- i.e. water pills, purging -- because I
can't imagine anyone under 300 lbs. having 22 lbs. of water weight, but
perhaps I'm misinformed about that. I honestly can't stand the show and all
its stupid drama, but feel compelled to watch it. I must enjoy shouting at
the screen. (Does that count in the President's Challenge as exercise?)

Mary


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I know it's a reality gameshow, but I am a little concerned that this will
dis-illusion people into thinking that they can lose as much weight as the
contestants and keep it off by adopting the same weight loss plan...



Matty
481/387/250

I watched it this evening and was just horrified. People had what I felt
were typical weight losses - everything from 0 to 3 pounds, maybe a few
lost more. They were acting like it was the end of the world. It's just
sad that their expectations are so unrealistic and that the
"professionals" dealing with these folks didn't bother to emphasize
beforehand how unlikely it would be that they'd see double digit losses in
the second week.

The absolute worst part was the guy that gained 3 pounds and started
crying. He reminds me of a former student (looks and personality) and I
just couldn't stand to watch him be exploited like that. I'm so done
watching that show.

Jenn

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I know it's a reality gameshow, but I am a little concerned that this
will dis-illusion people into thinking that they can lose as much weight
as the contestants and keep it off by adopting the same weight loss
plan...



Matty
481/387/250

I watched it this evening and was just horrified. People had what I felt
were typical weight losses - everything from 0 to 3 pounds, maybe a few
lost more. They were acting like it was the end of the world. It's just
sad that their expectations are so unrealistic and that the
"professionals" dealing with these folks didn't bother to emphasize
beforehand how unlikely it would be that they'd see double digit losses
in the second week.

The absolute worst part was the guy that gained 3 pounds and started
crying. He reminds me of a former student (looks and personality) and I
just couldn't stand to watch him be exploited like that. I'm so done
watching that show.

Jenn




"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
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At least last night's show was much more reasonable! I was actually happy
to see that no one had lost more than 3 lbs this week and that the guy who
lost 22 lbs last week (ridiculous!) gained 3 back. I was wondering what
the hell they were doing that first week -- i.e. water pills, purging --
because I can't imagine anyone under 300 lbs. having 22 lbs. of water
weight, but perhaps I'm misinformed about that. I honestly can't stand the
show and all its stupid drama, but feel compelled to watch it. I must
enjoy shouting at the screen. (Does that count in the President's
Challenge as exercise?)

Mary


Whoops, correcting the top-posting and just wanted to add that I didn't see
your comments, Jenn -- I agree with them (but know that I will be tuning in
next Tuesday) -- wait, that's the election night -- no way will I be
watching the Biggest Loser. (I am hoping to see my own idea of the Biggest
Loser getting voted out of office.) I completely agree with your comment
that why in the world didn't their trainers tell them not to expect a loss
this week and that it was unreasonable to expect to ever lose that much
again in one week? Perhaps they did tell them and it was edited out --
people don't like to hear stuff like that anyway (the contestants, I mean).
I felt really bad too when the guy was crying and was disgusted with that
Ryan guy pulling that cruel stunt when he voted the "skinny" girl off. Well
I guess they have to have some conflict or no one would watch. Ditto with
the broad with the exercise pants coming within 1/8" of her crotch. My
friend asked, "why is she dressing like that?" and I said, "to get the male
audience, who would never tune in if he knew he'd only have a bunch of fat
women to look at."

Mary

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I know it's a reality gameshow, but I am a little concerned that
this
will dis-illusion people into thinking that they can lose as much
weight
as the contestants and keep it off by adopting the same weight
loss
plan...



Matty
481/387/250

I watched it this evening and was just horrified. People had what
I felt
were typical weight losses - everything from 0 to 3 pounds, maybe
a few
lost more. They were acting like it was the end of the world.
It's just
sad that their expectations are so unrealistic and that the
"professionals" dealing with these folks didn't bother to
emphasize
beforehand how unlikely it would be that they'd see double digit
losses
in the second week.

The absolute worst part was the guy that gained 3 pounds and
started
crying. He reminds me of a former student (looks and personality)
and I
just couldn't stand to watch him be exploited like that. I'm so
done
watching that show.

Jenn




"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
At least last night's show was much more reasonable! I was actually
happy
to see that no one had lost more than 3 lbs this week and that the
guy who
lost 22 lbs last week (ridiculous!) gained 3 back. I was wondering
what
the hell they were doing that first week -- i.e. water pills,
purging --
because I can't imagine anyone under 300 lbs. having 22 lbs. of
water
weight, but perhaps I'm misinformed about that. I honestly can't
stand the
show and all its stupid drama, but feel compelled to watch it. I
must
enjoy shouting at the screen. (Does that count in the President's
Challenge as exercise?)

Mary


Whoops, correcting the top-posting and just wanted to add that I
didn't see
your comments, Jenn -- I agree with them (but know that I will be
tuning in
next Tuesday) -- wait, that's the election night -- no way will I be
watching the Biggest Loser. (I am hoping to see my own idea of the
Biggest
Loser getting voted out of office.) I completely agree with your
comment
that why in the world didn't their trainers tell them not to expect a
loss
this week and that it was unreasonable to expect to ever lose that
much
again in one week? Perhaps they did tell them and it was edited out
--
people don't like to hear stuff like that anyway (the contestants, I
mean).
I felt really bad too when the guy was crying and was disgusted with
that
Ryan guy pulling that cruel stunt when he voted the "skinny" girl
off. Well
I guess they have to have some conflict or no one would watch. Ditto
with
the broad with the exercise pants coming within 1/8" of her crotch.
My
friend asked, "why is she dressing like that?" and I said, "to get
the male
audience, who would never tune in if he knew he'd only have a bunch
of fat
women to look at."

Mary

It's not going to be on next week because of the election. I also
agree with you about that Ryan guy, what an a-hole.

You know the women will be gone first, then the older guys and the last
one left will be one of the younger guys - since they're mostly basing
their decisions on who to vote off based on potential for
biggest/fastest weight loss.

Jenn

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I know it's a reality gameshow, but I am a little concerned that
this
will dis-illusion people into thinking that they can lose as much
weight
as the contestants and keep it off by adopting the same weight
loss
plan...



Matty
481/387/250

I watched it this evening and was just horrified. People had what
I felt
were typical weight losses - everything from 0 to 3 pounds, maybe
a few
lost more. They were acting like it was the end of the world.
It's just
sad that their expectations are so unrealistic and that the
"professionals" dealing with these folks didn't bother to
emphasize
beforehand how unlikely it would be that they'd see double digit
losses
in the second week.

The absolute worst part was the guy that gained 3 pounds and
started
crying. He reminds me of a former student (looks and personality)
and I
just couldn't stand to watch him be exploited like that. I'm so
done
watching that show.

Jenn




"Mary M/Ohio" wrote in message
...
At least last night's show was much more reasonable! I was actually
happy
to see that no one had lost more than 3 lbs this week and that the
guy who
lost 22 lbs last week (ridiculous!) gained 3 back. I was wondering
what
the hell they were doing that first week -- i.e. water pills,
purging --
because I can't imagine anyone under 300 lbs. having 22 lbs. of
water
weight, but perhaps I'm misinformed about that. I honestly can't
stand the
show and all its stupid drama, but feel compelled to watch it. I
must
enjoy shouting at the screen. (Does that count in the President's
Challenge as exercise?)

Mary


Whoops, correcting the top-posting and just wanted to add that I
didn't see
your comments, Jenn -- I agree with them (but know that I will be
tuning in
next Tuesday) -- wait, that's the election night -- no way will I be
watching the Biggest Loser. (I am hoping to see my own idea of the
Biggest
Loser getting voted out of office.) I completely agree with your
comment
that why in the world didn't their trainers tell them not to expect a
loss
this week and that it was unreasonable to expect to ever lose that
much
again in one week? Perhaps they did tell them and it was edited out
--
people don't like to hear stuff like that anyway (the contestants, I
mean).
I felt really bad too when the guy was crying and was disgusted with
that
Ryan guy pulling that cruel stunt when he voted the "skinny" girl
off. Well
I guess they have to have some conflict or no one would watch. Ditto
with
the broad with the exercise pants coming within 1/8" of her crotch.
My
friend asked, "why is she dressing like that?" and I said, "to get
the male
audience, who would never tune in if he knew he'd only have a bunch
of fat
women to look at."

Mary

It's not going to be on next week because of the election. I also
agree with you about that Ryan guy, what an a-hole.

You know the women will be gone first, then the older guys and the last
one left will be one of the younger guys - since they're mostly basing
their decisions on who to vote off based on potential for
biggest/fastest weight loss.

Jenn

I saw part of the show last night and I whole heartedly agree about Ryan.
I'm afraid I would have been tempted to rip his face off if I had been
presentg

Hopefully the small weight losses on this show have shown many people they
can't expect to have large losses each week. Let's hope they continue to
have reasonable losses each week.

Beverly