I was told by a "trainer" that when a contestant doesn't lose adequate weight for any given week they're extended time. Yep, the contestant is given up to 3-4 weeks to lose the weight you see them lose in the ONE week. Then the producers just say it was one week. That's how and why they seem to have incredible weight loss in such a short time. Plus the time between the announcement of the finale and the finale itself is around 2 months. So no, these people aren't losing 80, 90 or 100+ pounds in 12 weeks. That could make people feel that they aren't trying hard enough. But the reality is that television isn't patient enough to wait for nature. They give a perception that somehow, someway that Jillian and Bob are magic makers that can transform anyone in 12 weeks.

Maybe y'all already knew this. I don't know. Just wanted to share.

Hmmm, how interesting! Makes me feel a little better!! =]

"Reality" television is far from reality, and very deceiving. Plus, these people are living at this ranch, 24/7 for months, with no jobs, no kids to take care of and constant round the clock doctors, nutritionists, training. There is no junk food in the house to tempt them and none of them are living in the real world like we have to. And there is nothing to do but exercise all day. I read that they exercise 6 or more hours a day. That's just crazy and not something they can duplicate once they leave the ranch. The magic of television.

Not the least bit surprised. Just one more deception heaped on the American public by the media, (can throw the government in with that as well). Though I am the eternal optimist, in the world as it is today I live by the code of, "believe a fourth of what you see and nothing what you hear".

Perhaps not the correct forum to bring up such issues, but it's time the American people unite to end the unprecedented corruption that controls the media and government in our country.

Recommend all check out: www.opensecrets.org

One last quick note: Ever wonder what lobbyists are doling out in Washington, D.C.? 2009, $3.49 BILLION 2010, $3.51 BILLION. Just some "food" for thought. Pun intended.

I was told by a "trainer" that when a contestant doesn't lose adequate weight for any given week they're extended time. Yep, the contestant is given up to 3-4 weeks to lose the weight you see them lose in the ONE week. Then the producers just say it was one week. That's how and why they seem to have incredible weight loss in such a short time. Plus the time between the announcement of the finale and the finale itself is around 2 months. So no, these people aren't losing 80, 90 or 100+ pounds in 12 weeks. That could make people feel that they aren't trying hard enough. But the reality is that television isn't patient enough to wait for nature. They give a perception that somehow, someway that Jillian and Bob are magic makers that can transform anyone in 12 weeks.

Maybe y'all already knew this. I don't know. Just wanted to share.