Sorry, I was having a little pity party.

I apologize for the anger/jealousy post, I was deep in a little pity party.

If you are referring to shows like the Biggest Loser, those programs are not realistic or sustainable. The minute they are free from the show they will stop exercising 10 hours a day and start eating again.

If everyone on the shows were compliant and successful, they would be boring to watch.

Professional help is wonderful, but if you need a hand with weight loss you will find one attached at the end of each of your arms.

You may get help, but you always are the one who controls what your hands put into your mouth.

You're absolutely right.

White Dove. I love that - "if you need a hand with weight loss( most anything!) you will find one attached at the end of each of your arms" .!!! Thank you

I have felt anger at some of the people on My 600 Pound Life this season. But, I do realize that they figure the more drama, the better ratings.

I hope that you can find a way to get the support and help you need, don't give up. It is worth the fight it takes!

Yes, this is the show I was referring to. However, I appreciate the encouragement, I'm just in a bad place healthwise and was in the midst of a pity party. I'm working through it, it has to get better eventually. .

It will get better, maybe a good Bariatric therapist could help? Best wishes to you Tim!

I think these shows catapult a lot of people to a place they don't fully understand or are prepared to face. I've said personally- had I had surgery when I looked into is 7+ years ago- I'd have failed. So I'm not angry or frustrated with them- I'm more empathetic.

i wish they'd make a show that includes some sort of vetting process to get the surgery- more than just diet. Nutrition is just one element of this life.

Yes! I totally agree.

I actually feel sorry for any of them. "Reality TV shows" really show most of them in a very bad light. I would not want to be in such as spot light.

Fighting obesity is very hard work. Emotional. On top of that - they are so exposed to the world of criticism and ridicule. People feel ok to make fun of them. If nothing else- in really feel sorry for them. Since most of them have "good friends" whip would tell them in details about all the bad public comments they get.

Feel sorry for them. They really need more sympathy.