Comments on: The Biggest Loser TV Show Has Created Unrealistic Expectations http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/ Fitness Tips To Get Lean and Toned, Not Bulky! Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:47:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Venee http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-388166 Venee Sat, 29 May 2010 16:13:35 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-388166 I know this thread is old, but I wanted to comment on The Biggest Loser. (Ironically) I've caught quite a few recent episodes at my gym where they had the largest contestant they have had to date, (who actually won). While I'm in the gym watching these people on that show kill themselves working out, it baffles my mind as to why they chose such a method. I'm a big follower of Warrior as well as Eat Stop Eat and a huge fan of Lyle's RFL. Isn't diet 99.9% of the problem? Couldn't they loose just as much or even more weight by simply doing Eat Stop eat or Lyles RFL program? with moderate exercise? I also noticed , that most if not all haven't been able to keep it off. I know this thread is old, but I wanted to comment on The Biggest Loser. (Ironically) I've caught quite a few recent episodes at my gym where they had the largest contestant they have had to date, (who actually won). While I'm in the gym watching these people on that show kill themselves working out, it baffles my mind as to why they chose such a method. I'm a big follower of Warrior as well as Eat Stop Eat and a huge fan of Lyle's RFL. Isn't diet 99.9% of the problem? Couldn't they loose just as much or even more weight by simply doing Eat Stop eat or Lyles RFL program? with moderate exercise? I also noticed , that most if not all haven't been able to keep it off.

]]> By: John http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-196969 John Fri, 08 May 2009 20:29:30 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-196969 One positive comment on THE BIGGEST LOSER . . . I see this show as drastic intervention. For most folks holding down a career, raising kids and in a marriage . . . trying to lose 100 lbs is impossible. They'll lose a bit . . . gain a bit . . . lose . . . gain . . . lose . . . gain . . . and the years pass. I believe that intervention is the only way some people can lose. If that means the family and spouse need to give you space . . . so be it. If you can afford to quit work . . . do it. Hire a personal trainer. Get obsessive about it. Make it your #1 goal. Do whatever it takes to lose the fat and fix the fat between your ears so when you go back to the real-world you will be more in control. For some people, this may be the only way to save their life. One positive comment on THE BIGGEST LOSER . . . I see this show as drastic intervention. For most folks holding down a career, raising kids and in a marriage . . . trying to lose 100 lbs is impossible. They'll lose a bit . . . gain a bit . . . lose . . . gain . . . lose . . . gain . . . and the years pass. I believe that intervention is the only way some people can lose. If that means the family and spouse need to give you space . . . so be it. If you can afford to quit work . . . do it. Hire a personal trainer. Get obsessive about it. Make it your #1 goal. Do whatever it takes to lose the fat and fix the fat between your ears so when you go back to the real-world you will be more in control. For some people, this may be the only way to save their life.

]]> By: emmeline banks http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-72721 emmeline banks Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:08:18 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-72721 hey, thanks, your notes on how to loose weight is excellent.I lost 50 pounds from your great notes.I used to weigh 180pounds now i weigh 130 pounds. By the way your awesome. hey, thanks, your notes on how to loose weight is excellent.I lost 50 pounds from your great notes.I used to weigh 180pounds now i weigh 130 pounds. By the way your awesome.

]]> By: BurritoKid http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-55936 BurritoKid Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:39:34 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-55936 i know it wouldnt work for the show. but they should really measure body fat instead. that way contestants dont have to worry about water weight or building muscle. losing body fat is healthier than just losing weight. but then i guess they have more control over their weight when they play their mind games with each other. plus the general public relates to body weight better. im thinking of investing in a body fat scale. do you know of reliable brands? how do you measure yourself? i know it wouldnt work for the show. but they should really measure body fat instead. that way contestants dont have to worry about water weight or building muscle. losing body fat is healthier than just losing weight.

but then i guess they have more control over their weight when they play their mind games with each other. plus the general public relates to body weight better.

im thinking of investing in a body fat scale. do you know of reliable brands? how do you measure yourself?

]]> By: Dig Fitness http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-48241 Dig Fitness Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:18:03 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-48241 It could be people over eat for many reasons, not just because they have a big appetite. You have to address the phsycological factors as well. It could be people over eat for many reasons, not just because they have a big appetite. You have to address the phsycological factors as well.

]]> By: Dig Fitness http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-48240 Dig Fitness Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:15:06 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-48240 great post and I couldn't agree more. The people featured on the Biggest Loser are working their tail ends off. It's not a casual affair they are working hard and fast. great post and I couldn't agree more. The people featured on the Biggest Loser are working their tail ends off. It's not a casual affair they are working hard and fast.

]]> By: Ashleyyyy http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-45532 Ashleyyyy Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:59:16 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-45532 What overweight people need to understand is that its not that complicated! Just excerise. You can jog or run or walk. It isnt rocket science. You don't need "suggestions" or advice. Just excerise more than you eat!!! Simple, right? Well get on it then!?!?! What overweight people need to understand is that its not that complicated! Just excerise. You can jog or run or walk. It isnt rocket science. You don't need "suggestions" or advice. Just excerise more than you eat!!!

Simple, right? Well get on it then!?!?!

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-38994 admin Sat, 24 May 2008 06:11:36 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-38994 Paul, You are an animal! Great job buddy. I hope you took some "before" and "after" pictures. That is outstanding progress. I'm really starting to have fun with this site. It is almost a year old, but really started to pick up steam 6-7 months ago. Now I get people telling me how much weight they have lost using a few of the tips from the site. My goal when I started this was to make a difference. You did all the hard work, but I feel jazzed that I played a small role in helping you get lean and healthy. You Made My Day! Rusty Paul,

You are an animal! Great job buddy. I hope you took some "before" and "after" pictures. That is outstanding progress. I'm really starting to have fun with this site. It is almost a year old, but really started to pick up steam 6-7 months ago. Now I get people telling me how much weight they have lost using a few of the tips from the site. My goal when I started this was to make a difference.

You did all the hard work, but I feel jazzed that I played a small role in helping you get lean and healthy.

You Made My Day!

Rusty

]]> By: Paul http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-38809 Paul Fri, 23 May 2008 21:28:28 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-38809 Rusty: Yes, these shows are unrealistic to most people but it's possible to loose that much weight. I posted once before but lurk and read everything on this site (love it by the way). The day after thanksgiving of 2007 (6 months ago) I weighed in at 305 on my 6 ft frame. Today, I am 200 with a lean weight of 179. I've lost over 100 lbs in 6 months without losing much muslce. The key is lifting hard (1 hr a day/ 4-5 days a week) and cardio. I also was on a SKD diet for the first few months and now am doing a CKD diet. When you are that heavy it's hard to do cardio. I had to walk at frist because I was too fat to run and now I am up to 20 miles. I am running a marathon next Sunday! One and I'm done. My perfered workout is your spring one min, walk one min. I am doing this working up to 11.0 @1.0 incline and my walk speed in 4.0. Wow, does this work you out and burn the fat! During the first couple of months on my diet I lost about 1 pound a day for the first 2 months!! It's possible without working out 4 hours a day. Cut the carbs, up the weights, and up the cardio. I guess all I wanted to say is that yes, these shows are unrealistic but there are "normal" 40+ hour work week people out there doing the same thing. Rusty:

Yes, these shows are unrealistic to most people but it's possible to loose that much weight. I posted once before but lurk and read everything on this site (love it by the way).

The day after thanksgiving of 2007 (6 months ago) I weighed in at 305 on my 6 ft frame. Today, I am 200 with a lean weight of 179. I've lost over 100 lbs in 6 months without losing much muslce. The key is lifting hard (1 hr a day/ 4-5 days a week) and cardio. I also was on a SKD diet for the first few months and now am doing a CKD diet.

When you are that heavy it's hard to do cardio. I had to walk at frist because I was too fat to run and now I am up to 20 miles. I am running a marathon next Sunday! One and I'm done. My perfered workout is your spring one min, walk one min. I am doing this working up to 11.0 @1.0 incline and my walk speed in 4.0. Wow, does this work you out and burn the fat!

During the first couple of months on my diet I lost about 1 pound a day for the first 2 months!! It's possible without working out 4 hours a day. Cut the carbs, up the weights, and up the cardio.

I guess all I wanted to say is that yes, these shows are unrealistic but there are "normal" 40+ hour work week people out there doing the same thing.

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-38294 admin Thu, 22 May 2008 19:27:35 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-38294 <strong>Heather,</strong> Trust your intuition and don't work your legs! I get a lot of crap for telling people to avoid training their legs directly with lifting. I believe that intense cardio builds the "ideal" sized legs (not too big and not too small). I haven't done a single leg lift in over 5 years and my thighs are toned and defined while still being able to fit into True Religion and Diesel jeans. Here are articles on that: <a href="http://fitnessblackbook.com/anabolic-steroids/why-building-big-legs-is-a-waste-of-time/" rel="nofollow">Why Building Big Legs is a Waste of Time</a> <a href="http://fitnessblackbook.com/muscle_tone_strategies_/sprinting-is-actually-one-of-the-best-butt-exercises/" rel="nofollow">Sprinting Is Actually One of The Best Butt Exercises</a> <strong>NancyJ,</strong> I think it will work, but working out twice a day just doesn't seem to be a god quality of life to me. I recommend getting fit in a more balanced manner. It would be cool to do it for 6-8 weeks, but in the long run, you don't want to live in the gym. You have to put aside some time for fun! <strong>Tom,</strong> Thanks for the compliment. Your blog is looking outstanding by the way! Rusty Heather,

Trust your intuition and don't work your legs! I get a lot of crap for telling people to avoid training their legs directly with lifting. I believe that intense cardio builds the "ideal" sized legs (not too big and not too small). I haven't done a single leg lift in over 5 years and my thighs are toned and defined while still being able to fit into True Religion and Diesel jeans. Here are articles on that:

Why Building Big Legs is a Waste of Time
Sprinting Is Actually One of The Best Butt Exercises

NancyJ,

I think it will work, but working out twice a day just doesn't seem to be a god quality of life to me. I recommend getting fit in a more balanced manner. It would be cool to do it for 6-8 weeks, but in the long run, you don't want to live in the gym. You have to put aside some time for fun!

Tom,

Thanks for the compliment. Your blog is looking outstanding by the way!

Rusty

]]> By: Tom Parker http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37992 Tom Parker Wed, 21 May 2008 23:21:32 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37992 Good post Rusty. You always seem to come up with a great read :-). I've not seen The Biggest Loser over here in the UK but we do have a similar show called Fat Camp. These type of shows aren't really my kind of thing but you make a good point about not comparing ourselves to people on TV. Most of us have a limited timescale within which to work out and just have to make the most of it. Good post Rusty. You always seem to come up with a great read :-) . I've not seen The Biggest Loser over here in the UK but we do have a similar show called Fat Camp. These type of shows aren't really my kind of thing but you make a good point about not comparing ourselves to people on TV. Most of us have a limited timescale within which to work out and just have to make the most of it.

]]> By: NancyJ http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37388 NancyJ Tue, 20 May 2008 17:55:38 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37388 Rusty, what do you think about doing cardio 2 times per day in order to burn off fat fast? I met a female (pretty fit looking) who told me she had been having severe trouble dropping bodyfat recently (she had gotten way out of shape and hadn't been exercising or eating right) and when she went back to training/dieting, nothing that seemed to work for her in the past was working for her recently. She said she had been diagnosed as being hyperinsulinemic (from being out of shape) and then it was recommended to her by a local trainer that she try (for a few weeks only, I think), splitting cardio into 2 separtate sessions: morning (45 minutes) and afternoon (45 minutes), both on an empty stomach, followed by a protein shake immediately afterwards. She claimed it helped her -- I only saw her after she lost the weight and she looked pretty good. Any pros or cons about this? BTW, I don't know if she did HIIT. Maybe, she is pretty savvy and she said she was a former trainer herself. Your thoughts? Any other ideas of what could work? Thanks! Rusty, what do you think about doing cardio 2 times per day in order to burn off fat fast? I met a female (pretty fit looking) who told me she had been having severe trouble dropping bodyfat recently (she had gotten way out of shape and hadn't been exercising or eating right) and when she went back to training/dieting, nothing that seemed to work for her in the past was working for her recently. She said she had been diagnosed as being hyperinsulinemic (from being out of shape) and then it was recommended to her by a local trainer that she try (for a few weeks only, I think), splitting cardio into 2 separtate sessions: morning (45 minutes) and afternoon (45 minutes), both on an empty stomach, followed by a protein shake immediately afterwards. She claimed it helped her — I only saw her after she lost the weight and she looked pretty good. Any pros or cons about this? BTW, I don't know if she did HIIT. Maybe, she is pretty savvy and she said she was a former trainer herself. Your thoughts? Any other ideas of what could work? Thanks!

]]> By: Heather http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37374 Heather Tue, 20 May 2008 17:25:45 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37374 Hey Rusty! Two more quick questions.. sorry to keep bothering you but your advice is so good and I actually trust it!! Anyway, is it normal for intervals to make your thighs hurt for like 2 days?? I'm not complaining because I know it must be good because even after running for over a year - a couple days of HIIT made me sore!!! And also should I still work my legs when I'm weight training even though they hurt from HIIT?? I feel like I shouldn't but then I feel bad for only working my legs out during cardio lol!! What's going to make them the leanest??? Okay sorry that was 3 questions!! Thank you thank you thank you! =] Hey Rusty! Two more quick questions.. sorry to keep bothering you but your advice is so good and I actually trust it!!

Anyway, is it normal for intervals to make your thighs hurt for like 2 days?? I'm not complaining because I know it must be good because even after running for over a year – a couple days of HIIT made me sore!!! And also should I still work my legs when I'm weight training even though they hurt from HIIT?? I feel like I shouldn't but then I feel bad for only working my legs out during cardio lol!! What's going to make them the leanest??? Okay sorry that was 3 questions!!

Thank you thank you thank you! =]

]]> By: Helder http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37355 Helder Tue, 20 May 2008 15:08:32 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37355 That kind of shows and other similar stuff are in great part guilty of making lots of people give up on their goals. We all know that it takes a lot of strong will to keep working out, eating right, it's not always easy, and when people get unrealistic expectations it becomes much easier to get frustrated and to to give up. That kind of shows should have an educational purpose with realistic goals to the majority of people. I have never seen it, but for what i'm reading this show might motivate people in the beginning, but then i believe it will probably get them frustrated. I have to say that Jillian can be a strong motivation :) That kind of shows and other similar stuff are in great part guilty of making lots of people give up on their goals. We all know that it takes a lot of strong will to keep working out, eating right, it's not always easy, and when people get unrealistic expectations it becomes much easier to get frustrated and to to give up. That kind of shows should have an educational purpose with realistic goals to the majority of people. I have never seen it, but for what i'm reading this show might motivate people in the beginning, but then i believe it will probably get them frustrated.

I have to say that Jillian can be a strong motivation :)

]]> By: admin http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37253 admin Tue, 20 May 2008 07:09:29 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37253 <strong>JL, </strong> He looks like a mesomorph who is in tremendous shape. He is a good example of someone of a naturally bigger guy who doesn't have excessive muscle. A good role model for sure. <strong>Hassan,</strong> Go low carb before football and eat protein right after. Then again an hour later. You need more nutrients because you are extremely active. <strong>Mark,</strong> If running kills your joints, then avoid it...or at least limit it. If I was in your position, I would do 15 minutes HIIT on the exercise bike (the "old school regular bike...not the ones where you are close to the ground)...I would followup that HIIT with 30-40 minutes moderate paced cardio on the elliptical. Doing the HIIT before the elliptical, will turn the elliptical into a much more efficient fat burning exercise. <strong>Heather,</strong> Quick Answers... Calories...1,000-1,300 HIIT mixed with steady state...3 times per week Steady state only...2 times per week 60 minutes Do weight training before HIIT on that same day total workout days 5 (add in an extra steady state only day if you want to do six). <strong>Benjie,</strong> You certainly could do that for part of the year. I would do that for 3-4 months...alternated with a 2-day split for 3-4 months. When you do the two day split, you could do more sets. Power to the People is one of the best books ever written on the subject of strength training. Did you enjoy it? I love this book! <strong>shane#1, </strong> You are bad! :) Have a great one guys! Rusty JL,

He looks like a mesomorph who is in tremendous shape. He is a good example of someone of a naturally bigger guy who doesn't have excessive muscle. A good role model for sure.

Hassan,

Go low carb before football and eat protein right after. Then again an hour later. You need more nutrients because you are extremely active.

Mark,

If running kills your joints, then avoid it…or at least limit it. If I was in your position, I would do 15 minutes HIIT on the exercise bike (the "old school regular bike…not the ones where you are close to the ground)…I would followup that HIIT with 30-40 minutes moderate paced cardio on the elliptical. Doing the HIIT before the elliptical, will turn the elliptical into a much more efficient fat burning exercise.

Heather,

Quick Answers…
Calories…1,000-1,300
HIIT mixed with steady state…3 times per week
Steady state only…2 times per week 60 minutes
Do weight training before HIIT on that same day
total workout days 5 (add in an extra steady state only day if you want to do six).

Benjie,

You certainly could do that for part of the year. I would do that for 3-4 months…alternated with a 2-day split for 3-4 months. When you do the two day split, you could do more sets. Power to the People is one of the best books ever written on the subject of strength training. Did you enjoy it? I love this book!

shane#1,

You are bad! :)

Have a great one guys!

Rusty

]]> By: shane#1 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37134 shane#1 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:33:03 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37134 i think jillian likes girls better then boys, i think jillian likes girls better then boys,

]]> By: benjie http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-37074 benjie Mon, 19 May 2008 22:14:24 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-37074 hey rusty i got a question totally off topic here. i want to increase my strength in my upper body without adding size. i am quite big in my upper body for only weighing 145 pounds so i am looking to aviod gaining any more size. i got my body fat down to 10% and am just looking to increase strength/muscle definition. i recently ordered and read pavel's "power to the people". i see where he recommends doing one set of 5 with a heavy weight then drop the weight by 10% and doing another set of 5 and then that's it for that exercise for strength increase. he also recommends training like this everyday as long as you never train to failure. my question to you is-do you think i could train each bodypart everyday as long as i dont train to failure to increase my strength using 2x5 and changing the weight for the second set? For example, do 2 sets of 5 for chest, back, shoulders, bi's, and tri's everday in this fashion? or do you think this would lead to overtraining and burnout? or do you have another suggestion for helping me improve my strenght/muscle tone? thanks as always for your help rusty! hey rusty i got a question totally off topic here. i want to increase my strength in my upper body without adding size. i am quite big in my upper body for only weighing 145 pounds so i am looking to aviod gaining any more size. i got my body fat down to 10% and am just looking to increase strength/muscle definition. i recently ordered and read pavel's "power to the people". i see where he recommends doing one set of 5 with a heavy weight then drop the weight by 10% and doing another set of 5 and then that's it for that exercise for strength increase. he also recommends training like this everyday as long as you never train to failure. my question to you is-do you think i could train each bodypart everyday as long as i dont train to failure to increase my strength using 2×5 and changing the weight for the second set? For example, do 2 sets of 5 for chest, back, shoulders, bi's, and tri's everday in this fashion? or do you think this would lead to overtraining and burnout? or do you have another suggestion for helping me improve my strenght/muscle tone? thanks as always for your help rusty!

]]> By: Heather http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-36952 Heather Mon, 19 May 2008 16:45:19 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-36952 Hey Rusty!!! I only have a little bit more weight to lose. Im 22 yrs old 5'8 and 135 lbs. My main focus right now is getting as lean as I can. I have started doing HIIT and planks and have def. noticed how effective they can be.... Anyway my question is how many days a week should I strength train and how many days should I do HIIT (every time I do intervals I do 20 min of steady cardio immediately after.) And also how many calories should I be eating?? I want to get the best results I possibly can and am very willing to put the effort into it, I just need to know HOW! =] Thank you again for your very addictive site!!!! Hey Rusty!!!

I only have a little bit more weight to lose. Im 22 yrs old 5'8 and 135 lbs. My main focus right now is getting as lean as I can. I have started doing HIIT and planks and have def. noticed how effective they can be….

Anyway my question is how many days a week should I strength train and how many days should I do HIIT (every time I do intervals I do 20 min of steady cardio immediately after.) And also how many calories should I be eating?? I want to get the best results I possibly can and am very willing to put the effort into it, I just need to know HOW! =]

Thank you again for your very addictive site!!!!

]]> By: Sandy http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-36793 Sandy Mon, 19 May 2008 03:16:14 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-36793 Hey Rusty! Ive been out of pocket for awhile. I missed reading your blog. This is a great one as always. I 100% agree with you. The show has caused some people to have realistic expections for weight loss. There's no way a person could devote that much time to exercise unless they dont have to work for a living. That sounds like a job in itself LOL! Hey Rusty! Ive been out of pocket for awhile. I missed reading your blog. This is a great one as always. I 100% agree with you. The show has caused some people to have realistic expections for weight loss. There's no way a person could devote that much time to exercise unless they dont have to work for a living. That sounds like a job in itself LOL!

]]> By: mark http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/comment-page-1/#comment-36777 mark Mon, 19 May 2008 01:31:16 +0000 http://fitnessblackbook.com/hollywood-fitness/the-biggest-loser-tv-show-has-created-unrealistic-expectations/#comment-36777 Great post again! You recommend running as the best exercise for looking good and being in shape. I've always had a hard time with running and tend to go for the stairmasters, but I want to give it another shot. What do you recommend for beginning? Should I find an expert to look at my form, get great shoes, that sort of thing? Great post again! You recommend running as the best exercise for looking good and being in shape. I've always had a hard time with running and tend to go for the stairmasters, but I want to give it another shot. What do you recommend for beginning? Should I find an expert to look at my form, get great shoes, that sort of thing?

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