The Biggest Loser Pros and Cons

Everyone with a television set as either seen or heard of the reality show The Biggest Loser. Whether you are a fan or not there are good and not so good things that come from the show. Here are a few pros and cons observed from watching the show.

Pros

Promotes a healthy lifestyle by fitness and good eating habits
Fights obesity which can lead to many types of diseases
Saves lives

Cons

Glorifies obesity
Profits off a personal struggle
Unrealistic because most people can not spend all day focusing on nothing but weight loss
Motivates with negative methods such as yelling and belittling

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