My wife had the boob tube on last night and the show that was playing was none other than the "The Biggest Loser." 

Now I'm all about people losing weight and getting fit, but the way this show goes about it is completely WRONG.

Hollywood really is something.  They've put out practically every reality-based show known to man...but oh no...they just have to do the weight-loss thing too. 

How is a concept where contestants who have the expectations of losing 5, 10, 15 even 20 pounds every week supposed to be entertaining?  What kind of message is this sending?

Losing weight, staying consistent with exercise, becoming healthier, improving your nutrition habits, etc., etc., is a lifestyle...it's not a contest.

You CAN'T go from being someone who is a couch potato to working out 4 hours a day or go from losing little to no weight or gaining weight to suddenly dropping 10-20 pounds a week.

It's complete nonsense and totally unrealistic.

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Now obviously it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that the reason the show takes such extreme measures is ratings. 

Hollywood figures the more weight people lose and drastically transform their bodies, the more viewers will tune in.  This may be a great way to get people to watch, but it's an awful way to promote fitness and health.

What they don't think about before creating such ludicrous shows, are the millions of people who don't know any better and think they should follow these ridiculous methods.

If contestants on the show are looked upon as failures if they only lose a couple pounds a week, just imagine how psychologically damaging this is to someone who has never lost a pound of weight their entire life!  You get my drift.

Hollywood or should I say Hollyweird is definitely the biggest loser for airing shows such as these.  All a show like this is going to do is add to more frustration and confusion.  It will NOT help people that's for sure.

I assure you that as long as you read this newsletter, I will never steer you in this direction. 

My goal in life is to empower you to exercise, eat healthy and live your best life possible.  It is not to pressure you or persecute you if you don't meet a certain expectation.

If you occasionally struggle along the way, that's perfectly fine.  As long as you are giving it your best effort, I will always be here to encourage you.

Have a great day.

Yours in Total Fitness & Maximum Success,

Jim Coughlin