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By: Hangry Pants

Hangry Pants — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:37:18 +0000

What a cute video! I agree that the BL is very motivating! I think you would like Jillian’s podcasts on KFI radio. You can find them online if you google KFI Jillian podcasts.

By: Mary :: A Merry Life

Mary :: A Merry Life — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:47:08 +0000

You are so cute.

Hmm. The Biggest Loser. I love it because it is inspiring, it focuses on fitness, and it helps people change their lives and inspire others to do the same thing. I HATE it because it focuses on huge unrealistic loses, its all about the drama, it pushes unhealthy habits, and the contestants sometimes tell bad stories after they finish the show. So there is good and bad about it, but I still like to watch.

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By: Hanlie

Hanlie — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:39:39 +0000

Well done for doing a video post! You did great!

We don’t get the show here, so I do not really have an informed opinion. From what I’ve heard I don’t think it would be something I’d endorse though.

By: Jen, a priorfatgirl

Jen, a priorfatgirl — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:04:11 +0000

oh I’m so not a “on camera” type of gal! BUT YOU, YOU look so wonderful! I love love love it!

I watched a season a couple years ago of Biggest Loser but haven’t gotten into it since – BUMME! Probably next September, now that school is done I’ll have more time!

By: Val

Val — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:52:29 +0000

Cute post!!!! And I looooove Biggest Loser too Have a great weekend!!

By: PTG1002

PTG1002 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:55:10 +0000

LOVE the video post!

As for TBL – I started watching this year, about half-way through the season. I really got hooked, and as another poster stated, I get pumped to go workout when I watch it. (usually I do a couple of pushups/situps when watching their “last chance workouts”) LOL

Is it real? No, it’s reality television…

By: Jules

Jules — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:20:47 +0000

I used to watch the biggest loser, I got out of it. Mainly because at the time I quit (a couple of seasons ago) I wasn’t doing anything about my weight. I was EATING while watching it, etc… Just leading a totally unhealthy lifestyle. I felt WRONG watching it. It wasn’t giving me ANY motivation to change my life and my portion distortion is more in my view of my self (ok and on the plate). Although at the time I was only 205, I saw myself as a 400lb person. I still do some times. mainly in pictures. I’m working on that. Anyhow… seeing myself in them… just made me feel worse. Too bad it took losing my dad to push me into gear. I wish the show could have been the motivation i needed. I did catch the last season finale. Seeing before and after is always motivating. If only we all got make overs right? I’m planning on my own in Decemeber no matter where I am. :):) I just wish they did more AFTER the finale was over to help people that enter the show stay on track and on a healthy lifestyle. Can’t teach a person to fish and then tell them to go get dinner without a pole. Doesn’t work. Which is what i feel like being on the ranch does. Anyone can do what they are forced to do on the ranch… but at home… it’s sink or swim and most sink. Anyhow…

Great vlog post. I like seeing and hearing the voice of the person who makes me think… way more than I some times want to. hehehehehahahahaha!! JK!

By: Jody - Fit at 51

Jody - Fit at 51 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:58:48 +0000

Love the video post! I need to figure that out.. poor tech NOT savvy me!

I know a lot of health bloggers hate The Biggest Loser but I like it. I agree with your comments BUT I also agree with the other commenter that I really dislike these product placements they have added in more & more thru the years. Got to pay for it I guess.

Like you, I like seeing people push themselves because I do think most people can do more than they think they can & this show has even pushed me to do more. Also, they have noted more & more in recent seasons that this is not a normal workout for people so I do appreciate that. I also like that many of the contestants bring the healthy habits home to family & friends & go on to teach or speak fitness so good is being passed on. And in many cases, lives were saved so that is a good thing.

Keep up that video post Annabel!

By: lee (getting fit)

lee (getting fit) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:55:02 +0000

Is it a perfect reality show? Of course not. But, we are a nation where two thirds of the adult population is either overweight or obese. At least this show provides a popular venue where weight loss and health gain is the focus. One message you can’t help but take away is that losing weight is not easy. It takes commitment to eat well and to exercise to build strength.

The product placement is unbelievably cheesy, but overall I like the show.