[Onederchic]

http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archiv..._8_contest.php


Thoughts?

[caryesings]

Overall, I have to agree. What a way to turn off the morbidly obese from even attempting an exercise program.

I am also suspicious of the dramatic first week weight losses. So many in the area of 20 lbs in one week. That's a 70,000 deficit which I can't think you can even hit if you were working out 24/7. I suspect the week before they get to the ranch they are only have access to restaurant, high sodium meals and then they get to the ranch and are chugging the water due to all the exercise.

[nelie]

I agree 100%. The show is entertainment only. It shouldn't be used as a guideline for weight loss by any means. They have physicians and ambulances on hand for such reasons.

Caryesings - the weeks in biggest loser are longer than 7 days, I've heard a week can be as long as 3 real weeks.

[ladyrider72472]

I am a big sucker for before/after stories...... that is why I like the show. BUT, I am losing interest in it b/c it is not "reality" and it is not practical to apply to the real world. The drama is getting to me too..... really, who would let her stand there and scream at her like that. I am afraid (excuse the violence) my big butt would have to bop her in the nose!

[Nada]

I think I feel about TBL what doctors feel about medical shows and lawyers feel about legal dramas: Yeah.......... riiiiiiiiiight!!

[Onederchic]

Another blog by Tom Venuto on the pros and cons of TBL here

http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archiv...os_and_con.php

[JulieJ08]

Originally Posted by Onederchic

Another blog by Tom Venuto on the pros and cons of TBL here

http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archiv...os_and_con.php

Hehe, wouldn't it be fun if they measured only body comp each time instead of weight! And other health parameters. That would be fun to see.

[Aclai4067]

The first blog was a bit short. The second, very well said.

[Onederchic]

I just saw this on Facebook -


Tom Venuto
Pete Thomas a biggest loser season 2 winner, responded to my critique of the show. see comments @ www.BurnTheFatBlog.com -looks like we may get exclusive interview w Pete to find out what really happens behind the scenes. What do u want me to ask him...? do they really get those losses in 1 week or is there time compression? Does everyone starve for final weigh in? What gets edited that doesnt make final cut? What else?




Now, I did read the reply by Pete (whom I loved on TBL, btw) but it was really lengthy so I didn't want to post here but it can be found on Tom's blog he mentioned in the Facebook status above.

[crcossel]

Ok I cracks me up that when people write critiques of TBL they always say how unrealistic it is....because

nobody on the show EVER says its realistic. In fact if anyone listens to Jillians show she is the first to say this is totally unrealistic.

I love both Tom Venuto & Jillian....but come on. Apparently I've done more research than he has.

[Morrobay1990]

Come on, we all know that it's staged and scripted, right? We also know that no one can lose 10+ pounds a week in a healthy way.
The winner last season (the mom that lost 117 in 16 weeks, I think), do the math - 7.3 pounds a WEEK. Good for her, that she didn't succumb to a major health problem.
I can't stand the way they make people so pathetic, it's really insulting. I've seen 2 or 3 shows, never again.

[nelie]

Well I will say we get users signing up to 3FC asking how to lose like TBL participants or some such thing so it isn't obvious to everyone that the show is for entertainment only. People see it, think it is reality and want to emulate it.

[JulieJ08]

Originally Posted by crcossel

Ok I cracks me up that when people write critiques of TBL they always say how unrealistic it is....because

nobody on the show EVER says its realistic. In fact if anyone listens to Jillians show she is the first to say this is totally unrealistic.

I love both Tom Venuto & Jillian....but come on. Apparently I've done more research than he has.

She thinks it's unrealistic but is still willing to use it to make fame and money. Nice.

[BellaDiva]

I've never really been a fan of TBL. If you find it inspirational then great, use it for motivation. It just isn't realistic for anyone off of the show. I mean come on, 10 lbs a week? What are they really doing off screen? I'm not implying that they are doing really bad things but I just want to see some one talk honestly about what really goes on.

[EZMONEY]

Originally Posted by JulieJ08

She thinks it's unrealistic but is still willing to use it to make fame and money. Nice.

Hummm....Well I think it is unrealistic that I have to work every day...Angie doesn't...but I do make a little $$$$.....now.... gimme my fame!