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The Weighting Room PodcastAuthor: Chris & Lisa
It's hard to be fat. It's hard to lose weight. It's hard to not meet society's standards. That is why Chris & Lisa come together weekly to share their successes and their struggles to show you're not alone.Maybe your scale refuses to move while you're giving it your all. Maybe you struggle with the idea of loving yourself. Maybe you've reached your goal weight but still feel like you're not good enough. They talk about it all. Do you have a story you would like to share? Send it to us at theweightingroompc@gmail.com Language: en-ca Genres: Comedy, Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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FGT 60: Reality TV Weight Loss Lies
Friday, 10 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailThe scariest part of The Biggest Loser is not the yelling or the dramatic weigh-ins. It is how quietly it taught all of us to treat shame like motivation and suffering like “health”, then sent that belief into workplaces, doctors’ offices, and our own inner voices.We watched Fit For TV and could not stop talking about what it reveals: extreme calorie restriction paired with punishing workouts, dehydration treated like dedication, and producers engineering temptation challenges that look more like humiliation rituals than wellness. We get into how the show’s rules created impossible standards for plus size people, while giving everyone else permission to judge bodies they have never lived in. We also dig into what was missing the whole time: obesity-specialised care, real nutrition education, and mental health support before, during, and after the cameras stop.From there, we bring it back to real life. We talk about gym accountability, using the Hevy fitness app to plan sessions without panic, and why “staying the course” matters more than chasing a deadline. We also share honest thoughts on modern tools like GLP-1 medications (Ozempic) and bariatric surgery, including the messy feelings that come up when you are trying to choose health without replaying diet culture’s old scripts.If this conversation hits home, listen, share it with someone who still thinks weight loss is supposed to be fast, and leave us a Spotify comment or review so we can keep making episodes like this.Support the showDo you have a story you would like to share? Send it to us at theweightingroompc@gmail.comDisclaimer: We are not Medical professionals and all views and opinions are our own.
