Obsessed: The Biggest Loser

While sometimes I take great pleasure in eating cookies while watching the television show, The Biggest Loser is hugely inspirational, and not just because of the brand extension and marketing genius that makes it so popular. While the competition provides the drama to keep people watching and contestants going, the show promotes a holistic lifestyle where contestants work to shed both emotional and physical weight while building athleticism and self esteem.
Between my minor obsession with Jillian's crafted bitching at contestants and burning desire to befriend Bob, I got off the couch and tried the workouts. They really do work- I swear by the 30 Day Shred and Power Sculpt videos. Of course consistency is key and you can't eat like crap all the time, but they're short, relatively simple, and hardly put a dent in your day... all the more time to watch the show!