Is "Heavy" Just Another Weight Loss Reality Show?

With the popularity of the "Biggest Loser," plenty of weight-loss reality shows have tried to duplicate the series' success. The latest is A&E's "Heavy," which could turn out to be just another opportunity to watch overweight people struggle to lose weight -- or it could be different.

The main reason "Heavy" stands out from other weight loss reality shows is because after 30 days, the participants are sent back home to live their lives as normal. They are expected to use the skills and tools they learned on the show to maintain a healthy lifestyle for six months without coaches, team members and moral support.

Is "Heavy" different enough to attract a significant following? Find out if our users will be tuning in or turning it off.

Cynthia T.
No and NO! we need to focus on the "prize" of health and healthy weight loss NOT how much $$ you win and not learn anything!

Kristina M.
I think weight loss reality shows are far more necessary than anymore housewives, or drunken loser shows. It's a GOOD kind of reality TV.

Jenn M.
Watched the last 30 mins last night and was impressed with it. Will be tuning in again next week :)

Lori F.
No. I'm sick of reality TV. Getting sooooo old.

Rs S.
I watched it and will watch again. This isn't a show about winning money. They are with a trainer/nutritionist/etc. for a month. They go home and it's up to them to take what they learned and do it on their own. It wasn't easy and for Tom the weight came back on quickly and he had to learn that those around him didn't necessarily have his best interest in mind. Teaching that it's a lifestyle change will go a long way.

Kimberly D.
I do not think there could be too many, being that millions of people strive and struggle to lose weight. I hate I missed it.

Stephanie P.
Yeah, Why not? There are tons of stupid reality shows about meaningless things. Weight loss is something that a lot of people struggle with. I haven't watched it yet, but after hearing what some people had to say about it I am going to!

Brandi S.
YES!!! Yes we do need another weight loss reality show. Isn't obesity related illness one of the top leading causes of death? The MAJORITY of US citizens are overweight or obese. They've gotto get the message out somehow, and since most people sit in front of a TV... (including me).

Monique H.
I think it was a good show. It's not a contest to see who will lose the most, who will be kicked off and who will win the prize at the end. It's about getting healthy and learning to make those permanent lifestyle changes and losing that weight for good. These people are morbidly obese. They work with trainers and nutrinists and a doctor throughout. Very good I think. I'll watch again.