Why we should watch my 600 pound life

Hi Zann, 

I remember Penny   The one where I was throwing things at the TV was when the son came home from having surgery his "Mom" served him hotdogs.  The family members that bring them the food are as guilty or maybe even more so.  They all have to be on the same page for it to work!

I watch these shows for exactly the reason Kathy said - that person could be me ultimately. I had boxes of donuts and cookies hidden away to eat in secrecy. I did the MacDonalds drive- thru, ate too much, then came home and ate as if I hadn't already stuffed my face.  My wake-up call came late in life (VSG 2 weeks after my 61st birthday), so I'm glad to see younger people take control earlier.

OMG Liz,

When the first Krispy Kreme opened in our area the store was only 5 mins away from our house.  For weeks I would pick up a dozen on the way home and the box was empty by the time I pulled in the driveway  

I just started watching it this morning, I've never seen it before.  It's heartbreaking....and frustrating!

i don'****ch shows about fat people or weight loss. i think they are exploitative. 

I do agree there is an element of exploitation.  Why do they have to show them naked? I don't think making them strip naked and shower in front of a television audience is necessary to show how difficult life can be for people who are SMO. No matter what your size, we are all human beings who deserve to be treated with dignity.

I agree!  I don't remember them doing this in the early seasons, but now it seems to be a standard procedure.  I seriously don't get this.  Why do we need to see this?  And how dehumanizing and humiliating for them!

I hadn't started watching the show until this season. I have seen a few episodes here and there... but never set the DVR to record. I requested my husband to watch with me, so he can see the struggles I faced prior to my surgeries, and what I am faced with every day.

This show really is an eye opener because it invokes a conversation in my home. I applaud the individuals who allow us to be the fly on the wall to something we can relate to, because there are times where we feel that "we are the only one"... If I wasn't pregnant, I would still cry at every episode. 

I also applaud relatives who approach out of concern, not criticism. There were too many times where I was shamed for eating something, which then caused me to start eating in private, and eating 2-3 extra meals a day just so I could "eat in piece" away from the criticisms, which would cause me to eat more and feed more than just my feelings. 

I feel a majority of us have felt many of the feelings and struggles... I pray that we all find that courageous person in all of us to get the help when we truly need it. 

I agree Lauren...

So I'm a few episodes into season 3 (TLCgo only has 3,4,5 available) and I have to say that even though it is hard to watch sometimes it makes me very appreciative that I am making these changes now while I'm still quite mobile.  I was walking to my cardiology appointment this morning, which is a hike and a half from parking, and thanking my stars that I can make it with relative ease.