http://www.thewrap.com/ind-column/n...s-halt-2020-investigation-biggest-loser-11417
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
The Times article is particularly interesting. Definitely supports my impression that the show places entertainment over actual, healthy weight loss. Though I suppose that would be obvious to anyone who's ever seen an episode.
I know I'm an FA and I'm not really supposed to "like" weight loss or anything, but I've watched this show a few times now (at my night job, never voluntarily) and it does tug at the heartstrings, knowing how much weight loss means to the contestants and how happy it makes them. Then again, with the possible exception of the contestants facing serious health risks, it would be even more uplifting to watch them accept and embrace their current bodies.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
The Times article is particularly interesting. Definitely supports my impression that the show places entertainment over actual, healthy weight loss. Though I suppose that would be obvious to anyone who's ever seen an episode.
I know I'm an FA and I'm not really supposed to "like" weight loss or anything, but I've watched this show a few times now (at my night job, never voluntarily) and it does tug at the heartstrings, knowing how much weight loss means to the contestants and how happy it makes them. Then again, with the possible exception of the contestants facing serious health risks, it would be even more uplifting to watch them accept and embrace their current bodies.
