📺 The Biggest Loser Documentary— What They Got Right (and What They Got Wrong)

When The Biggest Loser hit TV in the early 2000s, it  was a cultural force that shaped how we think about weight, health, and discipline. Now, the new documentary Fit for TV revisits the show’s legacy.

In this episode, I share my reflections on the documentary through the lens of a non-diet dietitian who grew up watching The Biggest Loser.I break down what the documentary actually got right — and where it fell short.

We’ll cover:

• The moments that  exposed the physical and psychological harms of the show.
• Where the doc reinforced fatphobia instead of unpacking weight stigma.
• The unsustainable and dangerous practices contestants endured 
• How The Biggest Loser dehumanized people in larger bodies for entertainment and profit.
• The deeper truth about diet culture, capitalism, and who really benefits when you feel your body isn’t good enough.

Listen to the episode here or anywhere you get your podcasts