OT: Biggest Loser TV Show last night

I am appalled by this. Fat people have to put up with strangers saying obnoxious and rude comments when they're out in public. Seeing this trainer use such insulting langauge tells the viewing public that it's OK to speak this way to overweight people.

Calling anyone a "pathetic big fat loser" is unacceptable even if the intention is to help someone get over the negative voices in their head. If you can't do your job as a personal trainer without using insults, you aren't good at your job.  I am sure this woman has already had people judge her and say rather harsh things to her. I am sure her own mind tells her she's pathetic. 

I have never done anything good for myself out of shame and hatred. When I have it's been crash diets, extreme measures that were unhealthy, and than a long bout of depression with thoughs of suicide. Harsh words never motivated me.

Like Stephanie said, there are loving and supportive ways to motivate without being cruel. Just imagine if she yelled, "You're worth it! Keep trying! Don't give up on yourself! Don't quit before greatness happens." 

MsShell

Personally I for one know that I am not motivated by negative reinforcement, it makes me crawl up into a ball and hide.  Ive seen her say horrible things to people on that show and I no longer watch it.  I think I would yell "F*CK YOU' and walk off the show crying.    No one deserves that treatment at all. 

Im not sure that it is healthy for someone that heavy to just start in working out majorly without fear of injury or other health issues.. i know they have doctors but it just seems crazy to me.

I used to watch that show and eat lol  It was stressful.. then I'd cry listening to the theme song.. Now Im just happy after surgery that I can go for walks and feel good inside!!

Everyone has different motivators.. but for sure I couldn't handle it, Im too sensitive!

Jackie

My 2 cents worth... I hate and I repeat hate!! Reality T.V. No matter what the topic is. It just sucks... My two cents,

Now with that said I think I am going to go vomit again... this has not been a good day/night.


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