Comments on: The Biggest Loser: A commentary by Sal Marinello http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/ Because Fitness Isn't About Fitting In Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:03:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peggie http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-36043 Peggie Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:07:16 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-36043 Hate the game playing. Hate the game playing.

]]> By: Kelly Happy Texan http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-36017 Kelly Happy Texan Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:11:13 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-36017 While I understand what you are saying TBL has inspired me and given me hope that I can do things that I never thought possible before. It was from watching some clips of TBL last summer that made me get up and start moving and losing some weight. It is not realistic and I've heard the trainers say that it's not realistic for people to do at home. But the contestants themselves talk about how it has changed their lives for the better. I don't like all of the drama. And I really don't like the "game show" aspect of it. I do enjoy seeing people pushed to do things that they never thought was possible. Overcoming the mental block is a huge obstacle. Once they get over that you can see a change in their personalities where it becomes a "I can do anything" mode instead of defeated and downcast. So, I'm still a fan though there are some things I would love to see changed. I think the game show part brings out the ugly side in people. I'm looking forward to the next season. :) While I understand what you are saying TBL has inspired me and given me hope that I can do things that I never thought possible before. It was from watching some clips of TBL last summer that made me get up and start moving and losing some weight.

It is not realistic and I’ve heard the trainers say that it’s not realistic for people to do at home. But the contestants themselves talk about how it has changed their lives for the better.

I don’t like all of the drama. And I really don’t like the “game show” aspect of it. I do enjoy seeing people pushed to do things that they never thought was possible. Overcoming the mental block is a huge obstacle. Once they get over that you can see a change in their personalities where it becomes a “I can do anything” mode instead of defeated and downcast.

So, I’m still a fan though there are some things I would love to see changed. I think the game show part brings out the ugly side in people. I’m looking forward to the next season. :)

]]> By: Clint http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35971 Clint Sun, 31 May 2009 18:25:26 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35971 While I'm sure BL is an affront to a personal trainer, I also have first-hand knowledge of people who were inspired by the show to wonder into a gym for the first time in their lives because of it. THAT is a positive no matter how you spin it. Sure, they could yell less, but hey.... it's TV. They want you to be emotionally attached to the contestants and feel sorry for them. Just like with most things: There is good and bad parts. Thanks for the viewpoint from someone in the profession. While I’m sure BL is an affront to a personal trainer, I also have first-hand knowledge of people who were inspired by the show to wonder into a gym for the first time in their lives because of it. THAT is a positive no matter how you spin it. Sure, they could yell less, but hey…. it’s TV. They want you to be emotionally attached to the contestants and feel sorry for them.
Just like with most things: There is good and bad parts.
Thanks for the viewpoint from someone in the profession.

]]> By: Mary :: A Merry Life http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35968 Mary :: A Merry Life Sun, 31 May 2009 18:00:04 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35968 Great video, people who watch the show should all hear this or similar advice to get some real perspective on it. Great video, people who watch the show should all hear this or similar advice to get some real perspective on it.

]]> By: Weekend Link Love | Mark's Daily Apple http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35967 Weekend Link Love | Mark's Daily Apple Sun, 31 May 2009 17:13:10 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35967 [...] know that I’m not the biggest advocate of The Biggest Loser. Head over to MizFit to watch Sal Marinello’s commentary on the show. He speaks the [...] [...] know that I’m not the biggest advocate of The Biggest Loser. Head over to MizFit to watch Sal Marinello’s commentary on the show. He speaks the [...]

]]> By: healthy ashley http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35930 healthy ashley Sat, 30 May 2009 11:41:43 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35930 I loved Sal's video! Sal, can I get your qualifications and insight?! Totally taking the survey now! I loved Sal’s video! Sal, can I get your qualifications and insight?!

Totally taking the survey now!

]]> By: scale junkie http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35929 scale junkie Sat, 30 May 2009 11:34:58 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35929 Late to the party...as usual. But I wanted to say thanks to Sal for putting it all in perspective and reminding me to beat myself up a little less when my weight loss doesn't compare to the BL Late to the party…as usual. But I wanted to say thanks to Sal for putting it all in perspective and reminding me to beat myself up a little less when my weight loss doesn’t compare to the BL

]]> By: sal marinello http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35920 sal marinello Fri, 29 May 2009 23:42:40 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35920 I would like to thank MizFit for the opportunity to appear on her site, and thank all of her readers for taking the time to watch my Vlog entry and commenting. I'm very happy that my message has resonated with so many people. I would like to thank MizFit for the opportunity to appear on her site, and thank all of her readers for taking the time to watch my Vlog entry and commenting. I’m very happy that my message has resonated with so many people.

]]> By: cher http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35890 cher Fri, 29 May 2009 14:27:39 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35890 clearly Sal has never watched an entire season of TBL. behind the scenes contestants are taught nutrition, fitness and are given the tools to go home and do things the right way and live a healthy lifestyle. yes the show is extreme, which is what it was meant to be, it's a friggin contest for petesake and a lot is done for the camera, just like any other reality show. at the end of the day, Sal's rant to me is nothing more than someone jealous of others successes in the health and fitness industry. clearly Sal has never watched an entire season of TBL. behind the scenes contestants are taught nutrition, fitness and are given the tools to go home and do things the right way and live a healthy lifestyle.

yes the show is extreme, which is what it was meant to be, it’s a friggin contest for petesake and a lot is done for the camera, just like any other reality show. at the end of the day, Sal’s rant to me is nothing more than someone jealous of others successes in the health and fitness industry.

]]> By: Joy http://mizfitonline.com/2009/05/28/sal-marinella/#comment-35889 Joy Fri, 29 May 2009 14:22:03 +0000 http://mizfitonline.com/?p=1975#comment-35889 Yay, Sal! I'm not at all a fan of The Biggest Loser. It may help get some people off their couch and doing something about their weight and health, but I think it set a completely unrealistic standard for them to try to reach. Makes for average folks beating themselves up for losing ony 2 pounds per week, when they should be feeling great about everything they've begun in improving their health. I'm bookmarking Sal's website, in hopes that following the kettlebell videos will round out the little routine I've been doing for a while now. And, have taken Ben's survey. I'm looking forward to seeing what he sends out over the next couple weeks. Yay, Sal! I’m not at all a fan of The Biggest Loser. It may help get some people off their couch and doing something about their weight and health, but I think it set a completely unrealistic standard for them to try to reach. Makes for average folks beating themselves up for losing ony 2 pounds per week, when they should be feeling great about everything they’ve begun in improving their health.

I’m bookmarking Sal’s website, in hopes that following the kettlebell videos will round out the little routine I’ve been doing for a while now.

And, have taken Ben’s survey. I’m looking forward to seeing what he sends out over the next couple weeks.

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