I’m not trying to rain on someone’s parade but I’m getting fairly sick of The Biggest Loser and the message it sends. I’m overweight –by about 100 lbs. I know I have a problem with the way I live. I also know that I have an addiction to food. That’s the truth of the matter. I’ve been watching The Biggest Loser for several years now. I have to admit that I’m usually “forced” to watch as I just can’t stand how they draw out the show with unnecessary drama that I suppose is to keep the female viewers watching. Still, the more I listen to what some of these contestants say, the more I’m seeing that this is just a joke. Let me get this straight, you get to take several months off, full-time medical staffing, meals prepared for you, and a trainer that rides your tail all day. You don’t have to worry about work, family, or anything else but weight loss… And then they say crap like “If I can do it, anyone can!” I have to say that’s a load of fecal matter originating from a male bovine. Hell, I could do that too! But the fact of the matter is that they didn’t do it –at least not on their own. Their trainers did it, their doctors did it, and yes even their cooks did it. Take away all the worries of this world and it’s got to be pretty amazing what someone can accomplish. But the fact of the matter is that this show is nothing more than a fantasy. Give me a show where ordinary people have to lose weight on their own with no help other than an internet connection and the promise of financial gain… Now that would be an interesting show… Now I know that some of you will defend this as being inspiration to the overweight multitudes in the US –and maybe it is. But it’s a false hope. Many will try thinking that they can do the same thing while still working a full-time job and raising a family only to find out that they can’t. On top of all of that, I really get a kick out of watching physical trainers attempting to become therapists to the mind as well. Sadly, they are not qualified nor trained to do it. I’m sure saying over and over again that “you are worth it” may help but many of these people have serious personality issues that need professional help –that they’re not getting. At least when I watch 24 or CSI I know I’m watching fantasy…
May 252010