NBC’s ‘Biggest Loser’ Not Just for Overweight Viewers [Video]

Last Monday night I found myself just wanting to veg out in front of the Tv at 8pm and lo and behold, there was absolutely nothing on that interested me.  It just seemed like a terrible night of programming.  But I felt that watching Tv was really the only thing that I was capable of before going to bed at 9pm.  So what did I do?  I picked out a show I had never seen before and never had previously had a desire to watch because it seemed like the best on the list of loser shows.  That show is NBC's "The Biggest Loser".  It didn't take long before I became fully wrapped up in the contestants lives and their struggle to shed pounds.  I internally cheered them on as they entered multiple physical and mental challenges.

I marveled at how easily I got sucked into that show.  On the surface, it didn't make sense.  Why did I care about watching obese people try to lose weight?  I couldn't relate to their situation since I'm blessed with a thin physique.  Not that I don't work at keeping it mind you.  But you know what I mean.  It just didn't seem to add up that I would get so into the show.  Then I realized what was drawing me in--the struggle these contestants are going through.  Struggle, in one form or another is universal.  We all have struggles and have our own way of dealing with them.  So I found myself getting wrapped up in the psychology of it all and how each contestant dealt with setbacks and being physically tapped out.  It's a game of sheer willpower.

I ultimately was totally inspired by many of the contestants for overcoming each challenge thrown at them.  After all, that's what it's all about right?  Finding ways to get through our daily challenges?  Check out "The Biggest Loser" tonight on NBC.  I dare you not be inspired.