The Biggest Loser – Worth Watching?

Losing weight takes work and determination.  No one knows that better than the contestants on the reality television series, The Biggest Loser. This show is an inspiration to people struggling to lose excess weight. The Biggest Loser has been around for a while and has become a hit worldwide. This is not surprising since obesity is an epidemic in this country today.

This reality show is about contestants competing to see who can lose the most weight. Sweat and hard work is what it’s all about, mixed in with tears, laughter and a lot of drama. Contestants leave their homes to come to the ranch in teams of two. They work together, exercising with the trainers and managing their diet. In the last episode of the season, the contestant who has lost the largest percentage of body fat earns the title of The Biggest Loser and a $250,000 grand prize.

The contestants talk about the reasons behind their obesity and how it has affected their lives. Some of the stories are truly heart-wrenching. When you weigh over 300 pounds, you know death is imminent if something is not done. Every contestant on the show struggles to change their lifestyle habits, to stick to the strict diet and the tough exercise program. They don’t all make it. It’s definitely not easy. However, for the ones that are determined enough to hang in there, the rewards are generous, indeed.

Most of the contestants on this show will have lost over 100 pounds in about two months. This is awe-inspiring. Successful contestants have to really face themselves to discover the reason they overeat before they can begin making complete lifestyle changes. Watching the show, you see the contestant’s building confidence every time they get on the scale and their weight has dropped. Their attitude improves, they begin to feel good about themselves and by the end of the season The Biggest Loser is barely recognizable when compared to who he/she was at the beginning of the season. They are totally transformed.

The contestants on this show give up a lot – not just weight. It takes courage to be a contestant and put yourself out there in the public eye when you weigh 300 pounds. The contestants give a lot of hope to people watching at home who are overweight and just need a little push to change their life.

The Biggest Loser  is a reality show worth watching.