I have always been critical of this show. Not from hating because I applaud the efforts of these contestants. Regardless of how far each of them make it on through the show and the experience. The decision they make to change their lives and put their health first is key to having any success. I've been critical because I know there is no way this show provides adequate aftercare for these constestants once they leave the show. Now there's research to support that not keeping the weight off or better yet the weight returning is possibly medically related.
In reading this article the one thing I didn't see was any reference to how long they are on the ranch. That makes a difference. Losing that much weight in a relatively short amount of time is a recipe for disaster for a lot of people in their situation. Some people it has worked for them and they have been able to keep it off. For a lot and I would submit most their genetics won't allow it. It's a a lifestyle change that is required to have success at losing the weight, losing the inches and improving their overall health. They are on the show about 3-5 months. They exercise multiples a day, almost every day. Their diet is created and managed by professional nutrionists. And they are monitored 24 hours a day. All of this to ensure results for the show. So of course it stands to reason that they would find it difficult to maintain the weight loss once returning to regular life.
I feel for them. It's not easy to lose 200 plus pounds. It's not easy to stay motivated. It's not easy to workout and not feel like you're the biggest thing in the gym and grossing people out. It's not easy not to feel like everyone is watching every thing you're doing and judging. Even though all of that is a psychosis you've created on your own. Making that kind of change requires, planning, time management, patience, dedication, consistency and most importantly a personal committment from you to yourself. So many people want to take a pill and have the body morph into this perfect picture they've envisioned of themselves. Well, this isn't Star Trek: The Next Generation, nor Deep Space Nine or what ever sci-fi fantasy flick. You want the results well you need to put in the work that is required if you're physically able. I took me 6 years of sweat, patience, regularly working out, eating cleaner (my diet never was really an issue. I just was as active as I was when I was a young adult) and getting over my irrational thoughts of people judging--- to go from 515lbs to 251lbs. Well, I would like it if these shows would invest more in providing good after care or at least equip these contestants with intense education and other tools to have once the return to regular life.http://nyti.ms/1O9wvTd
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