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ABC announces 'Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition' for the 'super-obese'
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ABC's original "Extreme Makeover" was a show in which men and women volunteered to undergo extreme plastic surgery, exercise classes, and wardrobe/hair styling until they barely resembled themselves. It was canceled after 3 seasons. Its first spin-off "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is decidedly less shallow, and has been a successful ABC staple for 8 seasons now.Get ready for another spin-off, folks! "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" debuts on May 30, to air Mondays at 10 p.m. following "The Bachelorette." The eight-episode series was filmed over 365 days -- a feat never attempted by other weight-loss shows like "The Biggest Loser" or "Shedding for the Wedding."
According to ABC's press release, the show "will document the amazing makeover of eight courageous, 'super obese' people who, in an unprecedented 365 days, set out to safely lose half of their body weight, ultimately revealing an amazing metamorphosis."
The show defines "super obese" as a people who "exceed their estimated ideal weight by approximately 225 percent and who are roughly 200 pounds or more overweight." The series does not follow a group of people through their journey -- instead, like "Home Edition," each episode will focus on one person's year-long journey. They'll be guided by trainer and "transformation specialist" Chris Powell.
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how can i get on extreme makeover weightloss addition? i need this so bad....
I have a sister who needs to lose alot of weight i am so scared for her. Are mother is a diabetic and my sister is so much like her that i am scared she could get it cause of being so heavy. She has tried other weight loss programs but did not work.Can you guys please help her i want her to be thin again i am so worried about her. I love her so much i want her to be healthy again please help her. Thank You Adriene Albaugh
I'm anxious to watch this show and maybe learn something that could help myself. I am only 5'1" and weigh almost 300 pounds. I can't seem to lose weight while taking my anti-depressants. Of course I NEED them or I become suicidal. Our new insurance does not cover any sort of weight loss surgery and we don't have the money for a trainer or anything like that. I managed to lose some weight 14 years ago so that I could donate a kidney to my 5 year old son (he was born with kidney failure), but since then have gained it all back plus over 100 pounds. I have arthritis, borderline diabetic and I'm only 38 years old. I don't know if I can keep going. I hope this show will offer some suggestions on what the rest of us can do.
i have a very dear friend she almost completely bed bound she wants to be up and about but due to her weight shes unable to she has severe depression because of being stuck in the the house in one room every day her quality of life is very poor and she just found out she has diabetes is unable to have children which is one of her dreams i know that she is over three hundred pounds not sure of the correct amount but shes is going down hill fast shes losing this battle with her weight please please help i love her so much i dont have a family shes all i have besides my husband and children she is as close to a sister as ive ever had thank you so much!
i have a very dear friend she almost completely bed bound she wants to be up and about but due to her weight shes unable to she has severe depression because of being stuck in the the house in one room every day her quality of life is very poor and she just found out she has diabetes is unable to have children which is one of her dreams i know that she is over three hundred pounds not sure of the correct amount but shes is going down hill fast shes losing this battle with her weight please please help i love her so much i dont have a family shes all i have besides my husband and children she is as close to a sister as ive ever had thank you so much!
I have benn looknig to get onto your show but have no idea on how to go through casting. I am 70 lbs overweight and really ned the help. What should i do?
I am realy looknig forawrd to your show. I spent most of my life being 100lbs. Over the fast few years I have to on almost 80lbs. I am so depressed I dont even leave the house half the time. I would love to be on your show and have you shape my life up so I dont wake up in tears everyday and can once again regain a healthy lifestyle and my confidence. Mallory
As hard as it is, and it is hard, you don't have to be on a TV show or have a personal trainer to lose weight and get healthy.
They won't eat for you, they won't keep you from eating the wrong thing, and they won't do the exercise for you. You have to do it all.
Watch these shows for ideas and inspiration. Get rid of the bad food in your home that tempts you. Get good food into your home instead. A good healthy diet won't fail you, you fail it. I know, I have failed many, LOL.
If someone is bed bound, as your friend, then someone is bringing her all the bad foods or too much of any food. She can use hand weights while in bed or a chair. She needs to eat healthy food in the right amounts throughout the day to prevent hunger and cravings. She has you, a person that cares a great deal and wants her life. This is what she will have to do to get that. She will have to do it everyday, herself.
When you can get out,there are tons of groups to join. There are many sites online for support and info. Can she use a laptop in bed? She will be welcomed and encouraged if she will put herself out there and do the work to regain her life and health.
This is true for all of us, bed bound, 20 pounds overweight or 200lbs. It's only too late if you don't start now. We need to stop punishing ourselves and create the life we want for ourselves and our loved ones.
Best of luck to us all!