weight loss and The Biggest Loser

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35487357/ns/health-fitness/from/ET

I would like to credit Ellen for providing the above link concerning the very popular show , "The Biggest Loser"

I must admit I do not watch that show because it conflicts with SOAPNET...come on, just teasing, Posner will watch sports and movies on TV but not series!

Anyway, I am certainly aware of the premise of the show, which basically is about people vying to win a 250K prize for losing the most weight in a certain period of time.

The above link discusses the medical issue that losing weight too quickly is DANGEROUS. From gallbladder problems to electrolyte changes, abrupt weight loss can put a person at risk for serious medical issues.

This is why the liquid diet plans, the 500 calorie a day HCG programs are NOT, in my opinion, a "healthy" way to lose weight. If the calorie count is above 1000 a day, I believe people are in a safe zone.

The other thjing I love about "reality" shows is the complete lack of reality....anyone reading this blog: are you being paid 250K to lose weight? Any one of you reading this: are you going to have your 30 minutes of TV fame by losing weight? No, none of you will....you all have jobs, family responsibilities, and other issues that make llosing weight very difficult. You are PAYING to lose weight, no one is paying you....THIS IS REALITY...not The Biggest Loser.

Losing weight aggressively, but gradually and learning new behavior patterns and lifestyle changes is what will help you achieve your weight loss goals and maintain them...this is reality.