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:<ul><li>The moments that  exposed the physical and psychological harms of the show.</li><li>Where the doc reinforced fatphobia instead of unpacking weight stigma.</li><li>The unsustainable and dangerous practices contestants endured </li><li>How The Biggest Loser dehumanized people in larger bodies for entertainment and profit.</li><li>The deeper truth about diet culture, capitalism, and who really benefits when you feel your body isn’t good enough.</li></ul>Resources mentioned: <ul><li>Download your free research guide PDF: <a href='https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/8Tz18'>https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/8Tz18</a></li><li>5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health episode: <a href='https://leahkernrd.com/%F0%9F%91%89-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/'>https://leahkernrd.com/%F0%9F%91%89-5-reasons-why-your-weight-doesnt-determine-your-health/</a></li></ul>More From Leah:<ul><li><a href='https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/vRJ30'>📚Download your free Intuitive Eating Starter Pack</a></li><li><a href='https://d7salcpkhwn.typeform.com/to/VMStO8S0'>Apply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching program</a></li><li><a href='https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/TYx2?mc_cid=009a7c0f6c&mc_eid=a7c055805d&mc_cid=da081ae0c6&mc_eid=a7c055805d'>Join my self-paced course, The Return</a></li><li>Subscribe to Leah's <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_Dspj_KAKfgGixTgR7uqQ'>Youtube Channel</a></li><li>Subscribe to my <a href='https://leahkern.substack.com/?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web&r=1e11b9'>personal Substack</a></li><li>Follow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content <a href='https://www.instagram.com/leahkern.rd/'>@leahkern.rd</a></li><li>Visit my <a href='https://leahkernrd.com/'>website</a> to learn more about my coaching offerings</li><li>Subscribe to my <a href='https://leahkernrd.kartra.com/page/aEI13'>weekly newsletter</a> to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.</li><li><a href='https://www.speakpipe.com/Leahkernrd'>Send me a voice message</a> on Speakpipe</li><li>Email me: <a href='mailto:Leah@leahkernrd.com'>Leah@leahkernrd.com</a></li></ul>

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