CONSISTENT by Primal Potential

1338: Fit for TV, GLP-1s, and the Cost of Extremes


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Episode Summary: In this episode, I'm unpacking the new Netflix documentary Fit for TV about The Biggest Loser—and the uncomfortable parallels to today's GLP-1 craze.

On The Biggest Loser, contestants were willing to humiliate themselves, punish their bodies, and risk their health for rapid results. Fast forward 20 years, and we're seeing the same mentality play out in a different form—this time with injections.

Just like the show, GLP-1s promise dramatic, fast weight loss. But behind the glamor lies a dangerous truth: severe caloric restriction, significant muscle loss, and a metabolism that slows to a crawl. And when the meds stop—because of side effects, cost, or insurance changes—most people find themselves right back where they started, but worse off.

This isn't about hating the drugs. It's about raising a flag. It's about questioning our obsession with extremes and asking: why are we willing to do the most drastic things for a quick fix, but so resistant to the slow, sustainable path that actually works?

The truth is, real change doesn't come from the extremes. It comes from mastering the basics and building consistency—the thing no one wants to talk about because it feels too slow. But slow is the only way that lasts.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why Fit for TV is a cautionary tale for the GLP-1 craze

  • The hidden costs of extreme approaches—whether it's reality TV or injections

  • How muscle loss and metabolic slowdown set you up for long-term struggle

  • Why the slow, unglamorous work is the only thing that sticks

  • How to shift out of the "one chance" mindset and into daily, consistent action

Ready to Stop Chasing Extremes? If you're tired of quick fixes that don't last, The Consistency Course is for you. This program is designed to help you finally master the basics and build the steady, sustainable habits that actually work—for life.

It's not flashy, and it's not about overnight transformations. It's about consistency. It's about proving to yourself that you can stay in the game. It's about freedom from the cycle of starting over again and again.

👉 Click here to join The Consistency Course and start building the foundation that will last long after the trends and quick fixes fade.

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