Imagine losing 34 pounds in a week. Or dropping 100 pounds in just seven weeks.
Sound impossible? Believe it or not, these are actual results from NBC’s hit reality show, The Biggest Loser.
No wonder the nation is captivated!
But, as great as these results are… are they realistic? Do you think you could lose 34 pounds in just seven days? Probably not.
As a doctor, I work with people in the real world. The results they get on The Biggest Loser simply aren’t possible for most people.
You can’t argue with success, but there’s more to this story…
To begin with, contestants on The Biggest Loser have an incentive that most dieters don’t… a shot at $250,000 in cold, hard cash. That’s a lot of incentive to stick with a diet and exercise program.
You see, the contestants work out 4-6 hours a day. Some even add in extra workouts in their quest for the $250,000 prize.
Think about that for a moment. Some of these people are working out 42 hours a week – or more.
That’s a full-time job!
Imagine trying to add a second full-time job to your schedule. Do you think you could do it? When would you have time for your family? Or to sleep?
Speaking of time, consider the numbers for a moment. Losing 34 pounds in a week means dropping almost five pounds a day. You have to burn about 3,500 calories to lose a pound, so that’s 17,500 calories… a day.
But a 200-pound adult only burns about 500 calories per hour doing aerobics. So, at 200 pounds, you’d have to do aerobics for 35 hours to lose five pounds.
In other words, losing 34 pounds in a week isn’t just hard. For most people, it’s impossible.
And do you think the show’s contestants can continue those workouts when the season is over? I’ve only found one story of a former contestant who continues the long workouts. But I’ve read several about former contestants fighting their post-show weight gain.
Losing weight is terrific for your health. But your weight-loss plan has to be realistic.
The Biggest Loser contestants have 4-6 hours a day to exercise while they’re on the show. They also have daily access to personal trainers to design and oversee individual workouts. And chefs and nutrition experts to teach them healthy eating habits.
But you probably can’t afford to leave your job for two or three months. Or to hire professionals to advise you on a daily basis.
What you need is an effective workout plan that fits into your busy schedule. And that’s exactly what I developed for my patients.
As a college gymnast – and later as a doctor and certified physical trainer – I learned
you don’t have to work out for hours at a time to lose weight. Or to build a stronger heart and lungs. I’ve helped hundreds of patients and others trim down and get in shape – in as little as 12 minutes a day.
I admire the contestants on The Biggest Loser for both their resolve and their results. The show may be entertaining and inspiring. But it’s a formula most people just can’t follow.
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HIT Inventer Arthur Jones taught for years that exercise(his or otherwise)could not burn many calories and diet was the only way to lose a large amount of fat. I think Gary Taubes also “proved” this in Good calories/bad calories. So, I think their physical program has little to do with their weight loss(not always fat loss). In fact, I would think that their overtraining might result in increases in cortisol which would contribute to belly fat gain! Am I nuts, Doc.? Chris
I think most people realize that it’s not possible to get B.L. results are unlikely at home, but it gives us inspiration!! Staceyann C. Dolenti
and i think you are wrong!here is why:
you should know that in order to “achieve” such loss of body weyght you have to be dangerously ill including mentally.
you could have a workout routine,why not PACE.your own achievements would be inspiring in a more healthy way.psycology.
you will become stronger in more ways that you aimed for.
other people will be inspired from you ,with results (real ones)wich can greatly improve self confidence .
motivating people with money to fight personal issues is more damaging then it looks.what would they do when the money are gone:go fat again?
if you not a hero already you will be your own hero soon.you dont need money to want a better health.you just have to move.your body naturally does the rest:increased mobilyty,stronger muscles,burned fat,bigger lung capacity,bigger self confidence,etc.
I HOPE THIS HELPS,IS NOT MENT AS AN INSULT.AND WATCHING TV SHOWS LIKE THAT IS NOT REALLY HEALTHY!TRY ALL FAVOURITE COMEDY.A MOTHERLOAD OF LOL IS A REALLY GOOD WAY TO BURN FAT AND FEEL GOOD!
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH!
Most of the workouts completed by BL would result in overtarining and a raise in cortisol. Most if not all of their fat (weight) loss is from lowering their carbohydrate intake. Their “exercise” may even result in fat gain after some point.
I can (see) how the bl is not possible for most; the distressing fact
is they are not able to maintain that weight.
Mary Gordini Wynne
Hi AL
I just bought your Pace e-book a couple a weeks ago, the theories resembles the old Chinese Tai Chi Routine I´learned – the protein aspect.
Now to the graet, astoning news, :
In 6 weeks I lost 16 kg,
I dont know how much that is in pounds, but my patients(I´m a chinese Doctor) simply didn´t believe ther own eyes when I returned from a 4 Week holiday from China plus the 2 extra weeks at home, – and I`m still firming up
Best Regards
Tommy Iversen