I admit it...I watch it!
I am amazed at the weight loss...but wonder how many keep it off. (again, they work out home many hours? what do they eat? and how much rest do they really get!)

I do think it "inspires some". Last years winner was "kicked off early, then got to come back and won the whole thing. Meaning she really lost the weight OFF the show. Yeah, she probably got a gym membership and trainer for free.

I a few episodes ago they were "locked out" of the gym. So they had to work outside. They all whined and worried they would not lose weight by not having the gym. One trainer "hated" it, too. It was a shame they did not show how to enjoy sports or other things in the real world and enjoy the great outdoors.

As for the marathon falsified---yes, I am very upset about that. Sometimes you are just not ready for that distance. So show him doing a 5K or 10K or even 1/2. And "cheaters never win"--he'll gain the weight back fer sure!