My 600-lb Life

The only thing I'd change about this show is the updates. I would love to see more..

The excuses these people come up with when they don't meet the goal set by Dr. Now, the fact that he doesn't give up when he hears the amount of lies speaks volumes . I'd be like " fine, go home and stuff your face till you croak " The success stories are the best ... but who pays for all this? The procedure , the skin removal etc? Does the show pay for this? Do these people have insurance ? Most are on disability due to their weight.. almost seems unfair to the ones who actually work... Dr Now doesn't hold back and I appreciate his candor , although he's one Dr I'd never want to see.. nothing personal ..

Some viewers might think Dr. Now is too strictvand harsh, but dont realize what he's actually doing. These people are surrounded by enablers and loved ones too afraid to speak openly with them, or just gave up trying. Dr. Now doesnt caudle or baby them like their use to. He holds them accountable and calls them on their behavior , especially if its manipulative.. People forget these are addicts above all. An addict will cry, make excuses, lie and do whatever they can to justify their habits. It's a grueling process that some are successful with and others need more time. If anything he shows compassion and concern for them which is why he pushes them.

This show serves a great purpose in my opinion. It really lets people know what the consequences of becoming morbidly obese can be, and it isn't pretty. Plus, I find that since I've been watching it, it actually makes me take a good look at my diet and it scares the tar out of me. Time to start munching on carrots and celery instead of chips and candy. The success stories make you feel very happy for the ones who come through with flying colors, and the failures can actually make you want to shake your head and say "Dude, what were you thinking?" I like how it makes you think about consequences, the importance of taking care of ones body, and how brave the people are who are on the show. They're baring all for everyone to see and I can only imagine how difficult and embarrassing that is. Dr. "Now" holds no punches and tells it like it is, and you can tell it isn't easy for the people to hear. I like this show, even though it can be very disturbing at times.

There are too many episodes where the people wanting to lose weight become confrontational with the doctor. I watch the show to see how they progress and lose the weight, not to see them being disrespectful and argumentative with the doctor. I don't know if they are encouraged to do so, by the producers and directors, but if they are, I think it is a big mistake, because it's a turn off, and I end up switching the channel to watch something else.