Weight Loss Reality TV

There are a variety of weight loss reality TV shows you can choose from. Some are from the United States and some are from the United Kingdom, but if you have some foreign channels you may be able to catch some unique shows from around the world.

Weight loss is just a another theme that reality TV has taken over the past few years. Weight loss reality TV is probably the most reality you will get when you watch this type of programming. You can't fake weight loss or gain and therefore emotions tend to me more real and actions and behaviors more genuine. whether they are good or bad. Most shows have contestants deal with weight loss on their own, but there are shows that have teams, families or partners.

The Biggest Loser has been around since 2004. Each week, contestants compete for a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of their body weight. They are given fitness advice from trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper and eating advice from nutritionists and dieticians. The contestants are also given physical challenges that are grueling on the body and mind. Despite all the challenges they face, the one thing that The Biggest Loser isn't short on is inspiration. Everybody that works with the contestants are helpful and positive, including the host and especially fellow contestants. One person is eliminated each week from the bottom of the group who have lost the least percentage amount of their body weight.

There are many international versions of the show and they all have similar formats. One of the seasons of The Biggest Loser in the USA had families compete against each other.

Celebrity Fit Club is a weight loss reality tv show based on a British show that has celebrities competing in two teams of four. They engage in various challenges that test their physical and mental strength in order to put their team on top. In the end, the team losing the most weight is the winner at the end of each episode.

They are motivated by trainer Gunnery Sergeant Harvey Walden IV, who is positive at times but can be tough. Dr. David Katz is the nutrition expert and Marisa Peer is the psychotherapist/hypnotherapist.

Some of the pasts shows' celebrities have included model Tocarra, comedian Ralphie May, the Snapple lady Wendy Kaufman, Maureen McCormick, rapper Young MC, and actor Gary Busey.

• You Are What You Eat— This show focuses on weight loss for families by introducing healthier eating and consistent exercise. (UK)
• Honey, We're Killing the Kids— Parents get to see, through technology, their kids as they age and attempts to curb unhealthy habits so changes can be made. (UK)
• Celebrity Overhaul— Celebrity contestants are secluded in remote areas of Australia as they lose weight. There is no major prize except for better health. (Australia)
• Overhaul— The same as the celebrity version, but with regular citizens. (Australia)
• Taking it Off— Contestants choose their own program and are filmed in their own environments. (Canada)
• The Last Ten Pounds Bootcamp— A special event (wedding, prom, etc) motivates contestants to lose weight in four weeks. (Canada)

Many people argue that a large chuck of weight loss in a short amount of time is actually harmful to the metabolism. After the show is done, the advice and nutritional guidance stop. If a contestant isn't motivated enough to continue a program, then they will probably gain the weight back.

Other people argue that weight loss reality TV inspires people to lose weight. Watching "normal" people who want to lose weight makes some viewers relate to them and want to do the same. The shows give relevant exercise help and advice, stress management, and how to cook healthy.

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