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Originally Posted by Sparkle

Hi Healthy People!

I don't know how many of you watch 'The Biggest Loser'.
I have, it is quite compelling; I often get caught up in it and watch in wonder at the unbelievably speedy weight loss of the contestants.

I've spoken to a couple of trainers who absolutely despise the show because it is unrealistic, because the trainers treat the contestants horribly and because the show fails to demonstrate the importance of nutrition. The trainers I've talked to also say the techniques they (the producers & trainers) use appear to be dangerous.

It would seem (according to a former contestant interviewed for this story) that 'The Biggest Loser' is the opposite of healthy weight loss or healthy lifestyle changes.

The whistleblower is taking a huge risk by telling her story because of the stacks of waivers and legal documents each contestant signs off on.

We (here) spend a lot of time talking about making changes and choices that are healthy and sustainable.
What do you think about the show? And this article?

Part 1
http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010...t-part-1-of-3/

Part 2
http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010...t-part-2-of-3/

Part 3
http://www.bodylovewellness.com/2010...t-part-3-of-3/

THANK YOU so much for sharing this with us. I used to be a faithful watcher of the show for years, but somehow stopped watching when they started doing the couple and/or family shows.

I totally agree with the deal about the nutrition information on the show. TO ME, it only seems like they talk about food, when it's about a sponsor's item (Jennie O turkey, 100 calorie stuff, etc). They do have some great cookbooks though... but it's sad that they don't show those kinds of meals on their shows. Gotta love their product placing and strategic infomercials for their sponsors

I know that Candace's makes a lot of their cookbook recipes.... and she says they are great. I think I've learned more about nutritional meals from WW, other friends that are on their own healthy living journeys, and from people posting food porn pics so I can see portion sizes.