The Biggest Loser Season 8: Game On

Saturday, 03 October 2009 15:56

It does not take long for the producers of this game show to exploit the personalities of the contestants to create drama and animosity. I would guess no one behind the scenes was shocked when Tracy took the bait to increase her chances of continuing to get free training, health care and nutritional guidance, plus furthering her odds at The Biggest Loser winnings the $250,000 grand prize. After all, studies have shown there are certain types of personalities that give in to temptation easier than others, even if it may mean self sabotage. Looking at some of the questions asked on pages 5, 6, & 7 in a casting call application for an NBC show where clashing personalities were not as crucial for show ratings as one that places strangers in the same household for a lengthy period I'm sure the producers know Tracy like they know the backs of their own hands.

Not to single out Tracy though, it does take a certain type of personality to be willing to get weighed in on television shirtless or wearing only a sports bra and spandex. But I'm sure adding in the chance to win a nice chunk of cash adds even more willing personalities. Even I would consider trying out for a show that guaranteed to greatly improve my strength and physique if there was a possibility of winning six figures.(Hey Spike TV, how about a game show for people wanting to add muscle, drug free! I'll apply.) Which brings me to Jillian. Jillian, Jillian, Jillian. I wonder would she still have millions wanting(or was it wishing?) to be trained by her if they had to pay and didn't have a chance at winning a quarter of a million dollars? I would guess there are just as many wanting to be trained by former Biggest Loser trainer Kim Lyons, who does offer personal training on her site. Jillian does not.

I will say that I do have to agree with Jillian's frustration of not being listened to. As a trainer the second most frustrating thing is spending time educating a client about what works, what does not, what is true, what is fiction and fantasy, what to do and what NOT to do only to have them ignore your advice, not put it to use, or do the opposite. The most frustrating is for the client to tell you they have been following your advice and find out later they have been lying. If you are not going to be honest with your trainer you probably won't be honest with yourself regarding exercise and diet.

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