Dangers of Reality Weight Loss Shows

There is no denying that obesity has become a compelling cultural obsession, it is clear from our insatiable desire for programs such as The Biggest Loser, I used to be fat and other such nonsense.
When The Biggest Loser began airing on our TV screens, I must admit that I thought it would be a great way to inspire millions of viewers to get up off the couch and finally lose some weight.
However, there is another side to these programmes, which most people don't even know ... and it's not a pretty picture.
Their emphasis on body image, which can eating disorders and other dangerous behaviours. Weight loss is too fast, which can lead to heart problems, bone loss, electrolyte imbalances and other serious problems.The practice of the "behind the scenes", that some of the participants have admitted to participate in, such as fasting and drying prior to the weigh-ins.While people on these shows temporarily lose weight can, much suffering in the long term eating disorders-I wonder if this is properly addressed, and what happens to them after the show ends?People watching at home may be inclined to try some of the extreme exercises is promoted, leading to serious injury or hospitalization can lead.
Here is what Ali Vincent, of season 5 of The Biggest Loser had to say,

If I were in the grocery store, I am doing lunges up and down the aisles. In the checkout line, could you do squats. I used to have to worry about what people think of me, but don't care anymore. I know I'm going to get the last laugh.

That smacks of serious obsession for me.
On the other side of the coin, however, are the health consequences of overweight
regularly discussed on these programs, and maybe the cold, hard reality present in this way could act as a wake-up call for the viewers watching on.
At the end of the day, if the General focus on the health, instead of how many pounds can be lost in a week, wouldn't we discuss these health issues.
But, I think that a show called, "Let's Get healthy," wouldn't draw in many viewers, relatively.
As Mike said in a previous article, "no one wants to see a show where people lose two pounds per week to a meaningful exercise and nutrition program." Sad, but true!