The Biggest Loser Strikes Again…

…and again, and again, and again.

First I would like to draw a comparison so you can see for yourself what make sense…and what doesn’t.

So you can see what is a quick fix, dangerous, unmotivating, fuel of incorrect concepts about fitness, and what is now apparently infecting the out of shape and overweight youth of the world as well.

Exihibit A

Mom in her mid 40’s who enrolled in a Biggest Loser Challenge at her local gym for 8 weeks.  First what the “program” consisted of:

Under Eating and Over Exercising

The Biggest Loser and all the contests that have spawned off the popular “reality” show at your local gym have placed people who are desperate for fat loss in a very bad situation.  Fat Loss at all costs, training for symptoms and dieting/exercise extremism can cause injury while confusing people into believing that what they always hated about exercise still reigns true.

Long, boring and ineffective cardio.

Working to absolute exhaustion during every workout.

The Biggest Loser is one of the BIGGEST PROBLEMS

Here is a reprint of an old article I wrote and I want to post it again now that a new season of The Biggest Loser is upon us.

First of all I want to congratulate all the individuals and families who have participated on the popular television show “The biggest Loser”.  Their willingness to be sensationalized because of their weight issues is nothing short of courageous.  The overall success in terms of weight loss, better health, and a new lease on life is inspiring to millions and borders on miraculous in many instances.   The people who participate depict