If you stop and think about it, how many reality TV shows truly show us real life? What's so real about a bunch of rich women who constantly argue and gossip? Or people finding love on a tropical island? My 600-lb Life is probably the only reality show that's a 100% accurate depiction of someone's existence. I know there's people who think it's gross, and it makes them feel uncomfortable. Yes, you'll see the morbidly obese individuals sitting on the toilet, and then taking a shower (each episode starts by filming them when they get up in the morning). And they recount stories of their traumatic childhood experiences, which means sexual and physical abuse are often discussed, along with other forms of maltreatment. But perhaps that's the issue with society nowadays - so many people would rather bury their head in the sand, than face what's going on in the population. If you ask me, I think the human race would start improving if there wasn't so much fear around having an open dialogue about difficult subjects. Experiencing discomfort leads one on the path to change. This show is greatly beneficial, seeing as how a lot of people eat junk food, and don't realize the damage it's doing to their body. I mean, even I have to admit, it's somewhat hard for me to watch, occasionally, and I love food... But I don't use it as a coping mechanism. These people don't eat for nourishment. They eat because, after growing up feeling alone and unwanted, food is their best friend. It is really fascinating to watch them change. Many of them do exercise and start eating a healthy diet in order to receive gastric bypass surgery, albeit they do it kicking and screaming. Honestly, I don't even blame them. I blame the people they're living with, whoever it is. Whether it's their spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. - they're the ones who are in the kitchen making them crappy meals, and getting them fast food. Dr. Now is the first person they've encountered who's straightforward. He shows them tough love, which is something the people in their household should've did a long time ago. It's not exactly the most joyous thing to watch, but it's really thought-provoking. It makes you think about obesity in general, and it might even start to make you focus on your own health.
My 600-lb Life
(2012– )
Not always the most pleasant to watch, but overall an eye opening reality series
19 August 2023