its baaacccckkkkk!!!

The Biggest Loser is back in all its glory. It didn't take me long to have a problem with the first episode. Right off the bat we're introduced to 3 contestants, only there's a catch, only 2 will make the ranch. So we have 3 people vying for two spots and rather do something safe, they make them do 500 steps or run a mile. Really? That's not safe or beneficial for any of them. We saw several people hurt themselves, pass out, fall down, etc.
NOT SAFE.
As trainers our #1 goal is to keep clients safe.
I can think of other ways to get people on the show. Hmmm how about who needs it more, medical records, who is a step away from death, who has a lot of complications. I can go on.
But 500 step or run a mile on a physically deconditioned overweight person? Hell no. That's just asking for joint problems. 300lbs running a mile, that's a lot of pounding on the ankles,knees and hips. I'm 180 and that's a lot of pounding on my joints.

Anyway my next issue is all the excuses people made as to why they are overweight and in the sitution they are in. It seems like everyone on the show had someone in their family die and that led to their overeating...Ok i get grieving and everything, but resorting to food, thats a little extreme...you know whats a good outlet for grief: EXERCISE!!!!
The biggest contestant I had a problem with was the woman whose brother tried out for the biggest loser, didnt get on, and ended up dying a few days later...hello wake up call?? Maybe don't end up like your brother. Nope she just continued her weight gain.

What this all comes down to is excuses and not being held accountable for your actions. That the society we are in now. We're not responsible, someone else is. BS!! Its on you.
Hopefully these people learn to not make excuses and get moving. Hopefully it inspires someone watching to stop making excuses whether it be money, time, whatever, and take action.

excuses,blaming others and setting goals

I don't know if everyone has heard the story about the man that complained at Universal Studios. For those that don't know, this man couldn't fit into the Harry Potter ride because his stomach was too big. His solution? Complain till they made it bigger. Is that where this country is headed. If you're too fat for something, complain, they'll make it bigger and you'll be on your merry way.
To me that's just an excuse. He was presented with perfect motivation to lose a couple of lbs. But instead of owning up to his own situation and doing something about it, he blamed others. Seriously make a goal, work hard and earn that achievement.
My guess is right after he complained about not being able to fit on the ride, he went and drank a huge soda, along with french fries and whatever other food they serve there. I'm not trying to sound preachy because I know I've eaten those things and I make no excuse for it. But I own up to it, kick my own ass in the gym and go right back to watching my nutrition. That way I can enjoy my roller coasters too.