"The Biggest Loser"

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"The Biggest Loser"
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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 2:01pm
Have you guys seen the commercials for the next reality show? Its called the Biggest Loser and centers around people losing weight. Im not quite sure how I feel about it and probably wont make up my mind until I see an episode. I just know that they are gonna have trainers who are pushing them to lose weight and they are probably on teams. Ive seen a few clips from it and I heard someone say something about wanting a donut but they said it forcefully and like they were gonna die without it. Whatever lol

And speaking of that, when is Alley's new show gonna start?

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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 2:05pm

I probably won't watch it. One I don't watch a lot of TV unless it's Sportscenter or some kind of Football game, two it's very "Swan" like. I mean I am sure we could all totally haul ass if we had a trainer in our face 24/7.


Yes it looks good, and yes being overweight is a huge issue in my life but I couldnt have taken time out of my life to be on a tv show to loose weight. I don't feel like the show applies to the real world. Is that dumb?

~~ JODI ~~


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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 2:12pm
I don't usually watch reality shows, but I might check this one out just out of curiosity. I don't know when Kirstey Alley's show starts.

~~Linda

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Tue, 10-05-2004 - 9:32pm
No clue when alleys show starts but I seen a recent picture of her and her new boy toy lol and it looks like she slimmed down some so who knows...I ahvent heard of the reality show yet Ill have to watch for it to see how it is...I for one wouldnt go on public tv with my weight issues

shannon
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Tue, 10-19-2004 - 3:49pm
this starts tonight. im gonna watch and see what its like. sorry, im typing with one hand while dexter eats in the other hehe
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Tue, 10-19-2004 - 7:33pm
I am going to try and watch this one myself! Hugs, Brenda


Edited 10/19/2004 7:34 pm ET ET by mebrenda

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Tue, 10-19-2004 - 9:21pm
OK, so Im watching this and my thoughts are all over the place. I really like hearing the thoughts of others and how they have struggled. It makes me feel...not alone. Some of it is just so raw and you can hear the hurt in their voices. It hurts just to hear their stories. I really liked the male trainer. I like how he sat down with his team and just talked...about their history, what they want to accomplish, etc. Its a great feeling to see them get on the scale and lose weight. Their happiness makes my heart warm and motivates ME more. And that guy who lost 22 pounds in ONE WEEK?! *GASP*

On the flip side, I hate that they have to stand there in swimsuits. Like they said themselves...HOW HUMILIATING! And although they made it through their first week, I think the way they were being forced to exercise was nuts. These people probably havent worked out in forever and to make them do all of that? Im surprised someone didnt get seriously hurt. And lastly, I dont think they should vote people off. Sure, that makes great reality tv...but these ARE people who NEED to lose weight and who could suffer from a serious setback if they were booted. Some WILL lose weight easier than others and how much or how fast they are losing might get them booted out since the teams are urged to lose more than the other team.

What are your thoughts? Its not even over and Im already jabbering about it lol

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Wed, 10-20-2004 - 7:16pm

I liked it! I didn't really at first, but by the end they sort of won me over. I really really liked the guy trainer too.


< On the flip side, I hate that they have to stand there in swimsuits. Like they said themselves...HOW HUMILIATING! >

I would hope that maybe it will help motivate them, kind of like a little wake-up call. To have to show America what I look like with a swimsuit on... that would definitely motivate me even more! And yes, humiliating is right.

I definitely agree about the mega-working out. I wonder if they had to pass some kind of physical tests that proved that they could handle it. I guess they would have to or the lawsuits would be flying!

I liked it overall. But I really can't stand the older guy on the losing team with the glasses!

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Fri, 10-22-2004 - 11:32am
I liked this show, too. I agree with Shawna, though, about having people booted off. I was really hoping that big guy who is over 400 pounds would not get booted, because he REALLY needs to be there!
I think it is a little bit cruel to have all that tempting food around for them to try to resist. We all know how hard it is to stick to your diet at times, and to have the food dangling right there in front of your face... I'm not surprised that one guy picked up a donut and started chowing down on it!
I also think that the guys have an advantage over the women. It's a proven fact that men can shed weight faster than women, and some of the women might have to contend with aunt flo and PMS, so they would have to work even harder to get the weight off.
I am going to watch this show again, because I also find it a motivating factor. If these people can resist the junk food being shoved in their direction, surely I can pass up a chocolate chip cookie! ~Sabrina
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Sat, 10-23-2004 - 2:34pm
BUMP...I'm curious to know some more opinions of this show from people who have seen it... ~Sabrina
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Sat, 10-23-2004 - 3:22pm
I just finished watching it (tivo'd it) and I have some opinions on it.

I'm very upset that they don't have categories, or that they didn't think of this beforehand... the 170-175 girls (one of which was voted off this week) have less to lose which means they will lose less each week. The two highest weighing dudes will obviously lose more in the first week or two and faster. They really should have had requirements (200-300 lbs only, or something) because this whole thing isn't fair at all to the few below and above those weights. Another thing is height and age. The oldest people have been carrying this weight around longer and their bodies will reflect this in weaker heart, weaker arteries, weaker joints.

This whole thing is just a set-up for ratings as far as I'm concerned.

However, I do like the show! I like the idea of it, and I liked that the contestants didn't know there was a cash prize until they were actually there.

Another thing I didn't like was Caroline Rhea being the host! I love her, have loved her in everything I've seen her in... but she's overweight. If she's happy with how she looks (she's always looked good and does now) then that's great... but I kept wondering what the contestants thought of her... "shouldn't she be joining us?" lol. Of course I'd have been pissed if the host was some skinny-minnie like that female trainer who looks like nothing but a bag of bones with some dinky muscles spread over them.

I didn't have a problem with the swimsuit thing, or the weighing because the people knew they were going to be on national tv when they signed up. They knew their fat and their WOE was going to be out there for all to see, not to mention the throwing up and crying, the sweating, the whining.

I do NOT like the food in those personal refrigerators... but on the other hand, I guess it's good incentive, and a way to test willpower. I seriously didn't understand that breakfast they showed. Pancakes and french toast? Piles of sausage and bacon? And I didn't see any fruit on the table! It's like they HAD to give in and eat the bad stuff! There didn't seem to be any choice... ? Maybe I missed seeing healthy choices... ?

Anyway, it came down to the vote and I was very pissed about it. For the reasons stated above. It was a set-up, of course the lowest weight/lowest loser was going to get kicked off. What REALLY made me mad was Gary saying "well she's 21, she doesn't have much to lose, she can go home and do it herself"... well maybe not? Maybe that's why she was THERE? It was just incredibly insensitive........and that attitude is why I don't talk about MY weight loss issues here, or really anywhere else. Not because I think you guys would run me off and be mean, but because I think you'd be *thinking* those things. Her issues are just as real as Gary's are and he demeaned her with that comment.

So, there're my opinions.

- Yav

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