Vibeke Skofterud strongly against “Biggest Loser.” – Kjendis.no

(Dagbladet Skier Stjerna survived even under a constant, constructive undue pressure in much of his career. This led to serious eating disorders.

in this candid posts on his blog today tells Skofterud some of his darkest moments while she strongly against slim concepts TV Norges ‘Biggest Loser’ where obese compete to slim away most kilos.

– “Biggest Loser” on TV Norway is for me horror example of what to postpone a human. I have great respect for the participants and presenters. For me, Adrian and Tonje two great role models in every possible way. But to create entertainment that obese people will compete to go as fast as possible to lose weight in the shortest possible time, is too much for me when I know what the repercussions may be, writes Skofterud.

Dark moments

Skofterud, who until last year was national team athlete in cross country, had many of its darkest moments shortly before she was to perform in winter sports.

– I was a top athlete. But thought that “I do not like it. Therefore, I have no right to train here. ” I had very, very poor self-image and confidence. Even during periods when I looked normal out, I did not dare look in the mirror, told Vibeke Dagbladet in 2012.

According Skofterud she could go ten kilograms up or down in weight in one month .

Diary Notes

Skier Stjerna, now focusing on long runs, now provides an insight into their own diary pages from the difficult time.

In the days before Skofterud took second place in the World Cup race in Davis in 2007, she felt as no top athlete.

“Every day I avoid the mirror to see myself. Can not bear to remind myself how weak I was, simultaneously, it should leave a wake. Why in heaven’s name I will not do it. Oh … is crazy. Gets fatter and fatter, and life as a top athlete is almost distant, “it says in the diary pages from December 2007.

– Do not focus on health

There is a section on the current body focus that Skofterud enters the slim concepts. Although eating disorders are a less confidential topic than before, says the skier that a pretty body gets more attention than a healthy body.

– Today’s society is also involved in creating daily debates. It seems to me to see truly amazing how things have evolved. It is no longer a focus on health. The focus is on looking good. What does it look good? Where is the health aspect, ask Skofterud themselves.

“Biggest Loser” -trener Adrian Paul understands Skofterud initiatives but believes participants situation can hardly be compared with her.

– They already have an eating disorder when they start, and is on the rise in weight. The goal is to deal with the problem, which we manage. The follow-up after making sure they stabilize and keep the new weight, says Paul told Dagbladet.

He stressed that the goal for their participants is to reach a healthy weight, not to look good.

– We tell them that physics is important and that the look must be taken as a bonus. The competitive approach in itself is in my eyes which trigger them to provide a little extra, says Paul.

– Provides tools

Communications Director Espen Skoland in SBS Discovery and TV Norway understands that the program can arouse reactions in some people, but says that participants are closely monitored, after the television-production is finished.

– This year’s participants followed up by production trainers, psychologist and nutritionist when the cameras are turned off. Each participant also gets a personal “sponsor,” a person in the entourage, as they can work with and who maintains contact with the production. Besides getting all one-year membership at a local gym, and a period of personal trainer. Production will remain in close contact with participants until summer, says Skoland today Dagbladet.

He can hardly believe all parts Skofterud concern concept, including all since 1900 Norwegians sought to participate.

– Participants who participates in this program is very motivated for a lifestyle change. We give them the tools to get started. And we are finding that past and current participants are very satisfied with what they have been in, say Skoland.