Steely 0 Posted January 25, 2018 Does anyone here watch Weight Loss TV shows for inspiration? There is a new one called Family By The Ton on TLC and it's great. It reminds me of my family. Does it remind anyone else of theirs? Also, it takes place in Atlanta! Anyone else here live in Atlanta area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaleCruse 756 Posted January 26, 2018 I've seen "The Biggest Loser" & "My 600-Pound Life". Both make me ugly cry so I don't watch them. If you gain inspiration from them, go for it! 1 angyplus5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted January 26, 2018 I love My 600 Pound Life. I put reruns on when I need inspiration to keep walking and get my steps in. 1 Cowgirl12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeannie49 101 Posted January 26, 2018 14 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said: I love My 600 Pound Life. I put reruns on when I need inspiration to keep walking and get my steps in. Not sure where I've been but I've never even heard of this show..may need to look for it somewhere.. 1 Cowgirl12 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real California April 76 Posted January 26, 2018 Not sure where I've been but I've never even heard of this show..may need to look for it somewhere..It is originally in TLC (in the US anyway.) They also have some on HuluSW: 366CW: 329GW1: 200RNY Dec 18, 2017! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeannie49 101 Posted January 27, 2018 On 1/26/2018 at 3:58 PM, Real California April said: It is originally in TLC (in the US anyway.) They also have some on Hulu SW: 366 CW: 329 GW1: 200 RNY Dec 18, 2017! oh thanks April I have hulu so will check it out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tuckersmom 42 Posted January 28, 2018 Off topic but what do the acronyms in your post mean Real California April? CW, SW ,GW1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creekimp13 5,840 Posted January 28, 2018 I think.... CW= current weight SW=surgical weight GW1= first goal weight 1 Real California April reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kakatlady612 1,053 Posted January 28, 2018 I don't watch 600 lb life, started to with family member (cousin) who announced Gee they look just like you! I'm barely 1/2 that size but haven't watched it since. Why do people who should,love and support you act in this manner? Maybe I should,have been born with a hard protective shell like a turtle.Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowgirl12 29 Posted January 28, 2018 Katkatlady... I’d say they are jealous of what you are doing and are your sabotagers... I love the show but don’t get that channel anymore... I love seeing how they went through bad news but came out winners... don’t let those people keep you from being inspired... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nat2.0 11 Posted January 29, 2018 Katkatlady612... That sounds like a horrible, hurtful comment your cousin made. I'm sorry. I sometimes watch "Extreme Weight Loss" or "Fit to Fat to Fit Again." I find those both inspiring and the Fit to Fat to Fit show is interesting because personal fitness trainers purposely gain 40 - 70 lbs then have to work along side their "clients" to lose it and get fit again. The other day my husband happened to flip to "My 600 lb Life" and then I had to listen to him say, "Oh my gosh..." "Oh geez..." And just moaning and groaning as he watched the people on tv. Mind you, my husband is 6'4" and 200 lbs. He is totally tall, lean, and fit. He has never had a weight problem and he does not understand how complicated the struggle is. I said, "Why are you watching this??" I asked him to just change the channel and to stop watching because he just doesn't understand. It made me teary eyed to listen to his judgemental reactions and groans. (No, it is not easy going down this road with a husband who is skeptical of the process and thinks this time will be no different ,or that if it's just going to make me eat less then I should save myself the time, money, and pain and just eat less and move more). Like you, I do not have a tough turtle shell and my personal weight struggles and issues run deep. 1 angyplus5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Real California April 76 Posted January 30, 2018 Off topic but what do the acronyms in your post mean Real California April? CW, SW ,GW1? Current weightStarting weightGoal weightSW: 366CW: 329GW1: 200RNY Dec 18, 2017! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sara1981050 25 Posted January 30, 2018 I’m watch 600lbs and tons of family also but my advice for 600lbs and tons of family need lose weight before surgery if gain weight baratric doctor wouldn’t approve for surgery.. whether baratric doctor wanted lose more weight 30 or more pounds they can ahead booked the operations Share this post Link to post Share on other sites