Please tone down the humiliation and product placement
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I have always been a big fan of The Biggest Loser because I love seeing the transformation of the contestants. They work hard and make great changes in their lives.
This season however, a couple things are bothering me:
–Is the humiliation really that necessary? Last week Jillian screamed in a contestants face (on day one) and reduced her to a puddle of tears. I’m not expecting hand holding, but yelling in someone’s face, especially on their first day, just isn’t motivating. Had this person not been on the show, they probably never exercise again.
This weeks dose of humiliation was the slip and slide challenge. Most of the contestants already have poor body image, do we need to show them sliding face-first down a water slide in their bathing suits? I felt embarrassed for them, I can only imagine how self conscious they must have felt during this challenge.
–Product placement is a little much. I get it that Subway, Ziploc, and Brita, etc. are sponsors. What I don’t like is the fake way the contestants seem forced to promote them. According to this article though, Jillian acknowledges that the sponsors are necessary as they help fund the show.
Despite these complaints, I’m still a big fan and will continue to watch. I haven’t decided on a favorite to win yet, have you?
I was very excited to learn that the couple voted off last week, (Adam and Stacey), live near me! The Washington Post ran their story and revealed how they exercised SIX to EIGHT hours per day while at the ranch. Yikes!
Despite being voted off, they have continued to change their eating and lifestyle habits. Stacey says:
“We’ve figured out how to balance work, parenting and exercise,” Stacey Capers said. “We are very happy with our results.”
Good for them! If I ever see them around town, I will definitely have to ask them about their experience training with Bob and Jillian.
Is anyone else watching this season? Thoughts?





