I love reality type doco type shows. Another weight related show I watch is Supersize vs Superskinny which is a UK show that’s a bit less serious. I like 600lb life because I’m not American and I like seeing the types of houses, neighbourhoods, and landscapes they have (okay, that Texas has, mostly). I’ve noticed many people on the show live in low income type housing. Trailers? Anyway, interesting to me. Also, the fast food that’s available horrifies and fascinates me.

I’m also very interested in mental illness and in people’s stories. This show they tend to be pretty sad. I feel for almost every patient on this show. When they can’t make progress it’s sad but not unexpected. When they lose the weight it’s great.

I’m gonna be real with you, one other reason I watch this kind of show is to trigger myself to restrict calories. I’m not overweight but I don’t have a great relationship with food. This show makes me never want to touch certain goods again.