05-08-16, 06:18 PM | |
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Biggest Loser success
I read the Biggest Loser thread with interest. I don't like the show's premise but I can't blame the show for poor long term results. I've been reading several books about long term success and ran across this today:
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/lifest...biggest_loser/ It does me good to hear a success story, no matter what triggered it. Maybe there are other great Biggest Loser stories, too. |
05-08-16, 09:50 PM | |
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It depends on how you define "success." The study was a "downer" even though the participants are considered quite successful compared to participants in other studies? Or it was a downer because the participants are considered so successful compared to others?
Runner's World put a different spin on the study. http://www.runnersworld.com/weight-l...er-contestants There is a section of thr article that is confusing to me, maybe a typo, or just not explained well enough. About whether metabolic adaptation caused the weight regain or not- since all these studies can do is show correlation, it is not possible to prove causation. It seems like fighting to keep the weight off keeps the metabolism slowed (because the people who were more successful at keeping the weight loss had slower metabolisms), and either the people who regained more weight had better metabolic increases from regaining weight OR never had as much metabolic slowdown but didn't keep up the lifestyle improvements as strictly OR some combination of both OR some other thing or things altogether. Anyway, my take on it is success can mean losing a little bit of the weight, becoming physically active, improving some eating habits, and getting on with the process of living and enjoying life. |
05-09-16, 12:28 AM | |
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On Point did a nice show about the study about a week ago. You can listen to it here. Sean Algaier, contestant on Season 8 of The Biggest Loser, was on the show (along with others). Even though he said he it is now tough to not gain weight, he also spoke about how he doesn't regret going on the show and is now a healthier person. Thought it might be worth a listen for those interested!
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