I have to say, I was disappointed in Chris, the trainer. I understand that ABC wants to make good, exciting T.V. but there comes a time when enough is enough. Chris motivated the woman by offering her the car of her dreams if she hit her goal. She made the goal and earned a 2010 Camaro. First off, I would be ecstatic. Don't get me wrong. But let's look at it a little closer.
- The woman was in financial hardship due to the medical bills.
- She has a daughter that requires some extra care.
- The family had only 1 car which the husband used to go to and from work, leaving the mother and daughter "stranded" at home.
I get all that. A second car does come in handy. Our family has one. But was a 2010 Camaro the best gift? Again....great for T.V. but not the best for the woman in my opinion. A 2010 Camaro is going to be lousy on gas, ridiculous to insure, and not very family friendly. Have you ever tried to put a car seat and then a small child into that car seat in the back of a Camaro/Firebird? I have...that's why I no longer have one (I miss you '89 firebird...). They just don't work! I think she would have been much better awarded with a family sedan or even a mini-van.
With that said, I was glad that Chris acknowledged her personal problems in his summary. I was also impressed to see that she became a personal trainer after her experience. I will often speak about looking for experience when searching for a trainer. Her personal experience could certainly benefit others and be a source of inspiration to them.
Losing weight can be achieved if there's a motivation.
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