Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010...3:00 am

Is The Biggest Loser Just Another Television Program

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One of the television shows that has appereared for a few seasons is known as The Biggest Loser. It is a show that has created a loyal following since it first debuted. The idea behind the show is to take a group of people and see which one of them can shed the most pounds during the show. The contestants are kept sequestered at a location that has all the tools needed to diet and exercise. Two physical fitness experts are also at the ranch to help guide the contestants. Those few who are chosen to be on the show are very overweight. The heaviest person that ever competed on the show was over 500 pounds when he started. The individuals who get picked to appear atip the scales anywhere from 200 to 500 pounds and are both male and female. Because they are very obese, their lives have been greatly altered by the excess weight and they face many risks because of it.

When the people enter the ranch they are taught how to lose weight fast by monitoring exactly how many calories they take in each day and measuring the amount of calories they burn on a daily basis.} The highlight at the end of the show is the weigh in, where the participants with the smallest weight loss are put on the chopping block. The participants who lost more weight then have to cast a ballot for who they would like to see leave the show. They eliminate people until only three are left and in one final episode, the one who had the best overall weight loss percentage is given the grand prize. The grand prize is a large amount of money and the person is known as the Biggest Loser. The other two finalists receive a smaller cash prize. The contestants who were eliminated during the show also return for the finale and the person in that group who has the highest weight loss percentage gets to win a cash prize also. Whether they get a prize or not, all of the participants in the show are winners. By participating in the show they all learn how to lose weight and lead a healthier and longer life.

The show is bigger than just another televised competition. It has helped create a new dieting genre. It is different from the days when we bought home the newest six pack ab exercises video and vowed to work out at home. The series has provided hope and desire for many people who are carrying extra pounds. They see the amazing success that is achieved by the people on the show and realize that they too can accomplish the same thing. Besides the television show there are internet sites devoted to the show that offer several different tools for the home viewer. They provide tools that will help you monitor your own progress. There are also tools that help you decide what to eat. It also has the biggest loser forum, where people can learn about other people’s stories and compare them to their own, or if they need some support, they can find chat room and discussion groups that will help keep themselves motivated. By talking to another person who understands what you are going through, it can make the process much easier.

Because it is a television show and is designed to make money for the network, the series will one day be taken off the air. But while it is still on the air, it will help give many people the desire and guidance that the need to lose weight and to have a better life.

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