GUEST EDITORIAL: 5 Classic Films About Security Hacking

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5 Classic Films About Security Hacking

by Devin Caldwell

Since the dawn of the computer age, Hollywood has produced films focused on hacking and massive security breaches. Cybercrime is a threat to governments, corporations, small businesses and private citizens, but moviegoers seem fascinated by the dark side of digital innovation. Hackers are often portrayed more sympathetically in films than in real life, but scriptwriters and producers are more concerned with a story’s entertainment value than its realism. Several films have been made on computer hacking, but these movies represent the most creative and influential approaches to exposing the danger of cybercrime.

Tron

In the early 1980s, personal computers and Atari 2600s were becoming more common in middle-class homes. Although cybersecurity programs and passwordless authentication methods were not necessary for personal computing at that time, the threat of computer hacking in the corporate world was featured in 1982’s Tron. The plot involves a talented computer engineer, Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges), who suspects his former boss of stealing his software. When Flynn tries to hack into his former company’s (ENCOM) mainframe, the master control program (MCP) blocks his efforts and directs a high-power laser to digitize Flynn and inject him into the digital world. Tron was the first film to combine computer-generated effects with live-action, and it still looks impressive today.

Wargames

In 1983, audiences got their first glimpse of a hacker using a personal computer and modem to break into computer networks in Wargames. David Lightman (Matthew Broderick) is a high school student and expert hacker who uses his skills to change his grades in the school’s computer system. When he breaks into a computer gaming network, he begins a game called Global Thermonuclear War that’s controlled by an actual military computer that guards the country against Soviet attacks. After escaping the military complex, David tries to find the game’s creator to prevent the mainframe from launching an attack against Russia. Wargames scared the US government so much that it created a federal internet policy, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1984, to protect against cyberattacks. After the film’s release, sales of modems and additional phone lines increased significantly around the country.

Sneakers

Although it was released in 1992, Sneakers is a film that holds relevance in today’s digital world. The film involves a group of talented security experts who National Security agents blackmail to steal a decoding device. The group discovered that the device could break any decrypted computer code in the world, and soon they're chased by the rogue agents and the US government. Sneakers is a comedy/action adventure, but its focus on the importance of data collection and how vulnerable computer networks are to hacking was way ahead of its time.

The Matrix

The 1999 film The Matrix was a hit with audiences and critics, and it changed the way filmmakers used digital effects in action films. Although the Kung Fu fights and gunfights are impressive, the core of the plot involves a hacker who connects with an underground group of cyber experts who claim to know a terrifying secret. He discovers that his everyday life is not spent in reality but in an AI-controlled universe called the matrix. When The Matrix was released, virtual reality devices were primitive and unavailable to the general public. Now, you can put on a VR device and escape into a world not too dissimilar from the augmented reality in the popular film.

Minority Report

Released in 2002, the film Minority Report explores a future where crime has been practically eliminated by a Precrime police unit. Precrime agents use three “precogs” to predict crimes before they occur, and they use the group’s data to arrest criminals and place them in a virtual reality prison. John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is one of Precrime’s top officers, but he becomes a target when he’s accused of killing another man in the future. He suspects the data was manipulated by someone to frame him, and he attempts to find the truth while being chased by his former colleagues. Luckily, today’s hackers are unable to break into a future memory to frame someone of murder.

Conclusion

Films about hacking and technology gone wrong are often entertaining and thought-provoking. If you haven’t watched one or more of the previous movies, set aside a few hours for a hacking movie marathon this weekend.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Learning Privacy Tips From TV Shows Like Netflix’s "You"

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Learning Privacy Tips From TV Shows Like Netflix’s You

by Lewis Robinson

Technology is ever-changing. Almost anything can be done online. After all, it’s common for stores to have an app you can download on your smartphone. Not only has the shopping experience changed, but smartphones keep getting more advanced. Houses and cars seem to be constantly upgraded, and TVs have gone smart too, where every streaming app you want can be downloaded and used. With the tech advances come a downside, and if you’re a fan of the tv show, You, then you’re already aware how easy it is for privacy to be violated in today's age.

Having your private information exposed and getting scammed is never an enjoyable experience. It can take a long time to get money back once it's stolen, not to mention all the places you need to call and report an identity theft alert. Often businesses require signed affidavits before they remove or refund charges. That takes more time and stress on your end. Private information is accessible nearly everywhere, and if there are anything fans of the show, You can take away, it’s that you’ll want some safeguards in place to help keep away any Joe or scammer from getting your information. Luckily, hit thriller shows like, You, have brought to attention several key areas that need to have security measures in place.

Smart Phone Scams 

Caller ID Spoofing is happening more and more, even on smartphones. If you answer a call from someone you think you know and it seems off, disconnect, especially if they say they're in trouble and need funds wired. Listen to your red flags. There are other ways to check with the person you know, such as Facebook messaging or sending a text to see if they are in trouble, but odds are, it’s a scam.

The hit tv show, You, season one directed by Lee Toland Krieger, shows Joe, the main character, accessing smartphones for information. He does this with frightening ease and learns a lot with only a few short swipes in the apps. If anything, this has taught viewers to have a passcode on their smartphones. Don’t make it easy for someone to access your device, especially since most people have banking apps, PayPal, and social media all on their phones. Your phone is a link to nearly everything about you, and scammers want that information. Putting a passcode in place will protect your information.

Social Media Sharing

Joe, from You, gathers so much information regarding his new obsession, just by looking at her social media apps. If you want your information private and not open to the world, make sure your social media posts aren’t public. App updates can reset privacy settings, and you may be sharing posts with the world and not even know it. A great rule of thumb is to double-check your settings once a month to make sure your posts are only being viewed by who you want to see them.

Smartphone Pictures

Most people don’t realize that snapping a picture on your smartphone can share your location. One grueling scene in, You, shows Joe looking at the properties and details of photos to learn his new obsession’s location. Even if your location setting is turned off, it’s still easy to gain information on photos you're tagged in. Especially if friends tag you on social media. If you’re uncomfortable being tagged in a photo, untag yourself and help keep your privacy secure. Even if you have your social media profiles private, go into the settings of your smartphone and turn off locations for your photos. An ounce of prevention can save your information.

A few other best practices are being selective on how much you show in your photo. You may have location settings turned off, but people can figure out locations by signs, house numbers, and other recognizable buildings and areas.

Conclusion 

After watching thrilling shows like, You, it’s easy to see how technology makes private information open to anyone. Taking a few precautionary steps can protect your privacy and keep the Joe’s away.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Fascinating Movies About Psychotherapy In the 20th Century

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Fascinating Movies About Psychotherapy In the 20th Century

by Lewis Robinson

Psychotherapy has been one of the greatest innovations in the history of mental healthcare. It seems novel now that giving people an opportunity to talk through their problems, traumas, and stressors with a highly skilled professional was once a breakthrough. Even so, the taboo surrounding seeking help and the stigma associated with mental health issues was and still is very real. Hollywood’s depictions of therapists in the 20th century went a long way towards normalizing the experience of talk therapy. Of course, there were some movies that “got it right” more than others. Here are a few examples of movies from the 1900s that center around therapists and their relationships with their patients.

Ordinary People

Let’s start with a film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1980: Robert Redford’s Ordinary People. While it certainly didn’t depict modern techniques like red light therapy, this movie showed a sympathetic and effective therapist at the heart of a family drama. In an Oscar-nominated performance, Judd Hirsch helps Timothy Hutton navigate the trauma of losing his brother in a boating accident and uncovers the guilt he assigns himself. The process also reveals the blame and resentment his family places on him for not being able to save his sibling. 

Hirsch’s performance is nuanced and realistic, deeply rooted in the affirming positivity that most therapists use to make their clients feel welcome and safe. While it may seem like a classic template now, Ordinary People was a tour de force at the time. This was thanks to Redford’s subtle and sympathetic direction, and masterful performances from not just Hirsch and Hutton, but also Donald Sutherland and the incomparable Mary Tyler Moore.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Moving from a sympathetic approach to a cold, clinical one, we can look at another Best Picture winner: 1975’s One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Based on a now-classic novel by Ken Kesey, this movie takes us inside a treatment facility, with Randall McMurphy as our guide. McMurphy is a hot-tempered, impulsive man, who sees the facility as a preferable alternative to prison. What he finds, however, is a nemesis in the form of Nurse Ratchet, a strict “by-the-book” administrator who believes in tough love, even when it results in tragic outcomes.

A key feature of Cuckoo’s Nest is its depiction of controversial techniques like electroshock therapy and lobotomies. It also examines living conditions in treatment centers for the mentally ill. While very heavy, this film is an undisputed classic, winning Oscars for both its leads, Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, as well as director Milos Forman.

The Road to Wellville

Not every cinematic approach to depicting therapy is dramatic. Alan Parker’s 1994 oddity The Road to Wellville, is a truly strange and fascinating movie about a truly strange and fascinating person. Anthony Hopkins plays Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in this based-on-reality satire. Kellogg was obsessed with removing impurities from the body and ran a health farm that employed “laughing therapy” and bizarre techniques involving colon cleanse enemas and sexual abstinence. Unlike the other films on this list, The Road to Wellville was a financial and critical failure, but it is worth a watch for those curious about the strange material it puts on screen.

Good Will Hunting

1997’s Good Will Hunting is known for several things. It was a bit of a comeback for director Gus Van Sant. It’s also famous for its Academy Award-Winning screenplay by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. The heart of the movie, however, is Will Hunting’s therapist Sean, played by the late, legendary Robin Williams. Williams deservedly won a best supporting actor Oscar for this role which, like Hirsch in Ordinary People, shows the power of connecting sensitively with patients. Sean has a huge impact on Will’s life, and the performance is masterfully crafted, drawing from Sean’s grief as a widower.

Conclusion

Therapists deal with trauma, depression, and anxiety. They often see people at their worst and must think on their feet. It’s an ever-evolving science, and these films represent a great cross-section of how it is shown to film audiences through the power of cinema.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: Portrayal Of the Legal System In Modern Film

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Portrayal Of the Legal System In Modern Film

by Lewis Robinson

Legal matters are contentious and often involve facts and circumstances that can make good drama. Many movies have been made that have scenes involving a courtroom drama. Some films work hard to be an accurate depiction of what would happen in a courtroom while others are more concerned about the overall storyline. What happens during the judicial process is far less exciting than what gets shown in movies. Here are some legal issues raised in films with a comparison of what would happen in a real court case.

Out Of Control Witness

Many films have some kind of dramatic interaction between the attorney and a witness who the attorney is questioning. These depictions usually show witnesses who turn the table and either provide information that is not being asked or start asking the attorney questions. In the movie A Few Good Men, Jack Nicklaus is being questioned by Tom Cruise when he starts to hijack the testimony by asking Cruise questions. Nicklaus also attempts to change his testimony while on the stand. Cruise threatens to have the transcript read to point out the inconsistencies. As Nicklaus' testimony wraps up he has one of the most famous witness outbursts of all time.

In reality, most judges would not allow a witness to ask the attorney questions from the witness box. The witness would be directed to answer the questions and threatened with contempt if they did not behave themselves. Outbursts by the witness would not be tolerated. A jury would be instructed to disregard any outlandish behavior and a mistrial might be ordered in an extreme case. Attorneys rely on court reporters in Sacramento to make an accurate record of the testimony during a trial. However, it is unlikely that an attorney would request that the transcript of someone's testimony be read back to them during the trial. 

Expert Testimony

In many dramatic cinematographic scenes, there is an expert witness who gives damning testimony for one side. In My Cousin Vinny, Joe Pesci relies on the testimony of his girlfriend, Marissa Tomei, as expert testimony for the defense. Not only does Tomei not have any documented credentials, but her testimony was not disclosed before the trial.

The depiction of Tomei being qualified as an expert witness for the defense is not very realistic. Her relationship with the defense attorney would be viewed to taint any of her opinions. Most jurisdictions require expert witnesses to be disclosed before the trial so that they can be vetted and the other party can depose them. The parties would have an opportunity to review the expert's credentials so that challenges could be made to their expertise. The judge would not allow a surprise expert witness to testify, especially one that was the defense attorney's girlfriend.

Irrelevant Information

Movie scenes often involve a wild scenario where a character veers off into a personal story to make a point. In Legally Blonde, Reese Witherspoon is questioning a witness when she launches into a story about her sorority sister who got a perm in her hair. The dialogue brought the story back so Witherspoon could make her point on cross-examination.

In a real courtroom, a judge would not allow an attorney to veer off on a tangent. Judges require the witness testimony and questions of the attorneys to be relevant to the facts of a particular case. Making points by way of analogy may be permitted in a closing argument, but would not be permitted while cross-examining a witness.

Conclusion

Movies thrive on the element of surprise to create dramatic scenes in the courtroom. In a real courtroom, the parties have already exchanged information through the pretrial and discovery process. The judge and the parties have a general idea of what witnesses will say when questioned. Courts are rooted in law and procedural processes that only allow the parties to take certain actions at certain times. The gotcha moments that are typically portrayed by filmmakers rarely occur.

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COLUMN: These 5 Boxing Movies will Inspire you to Step into the Ring

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These 5 Boxing Movies will Inspire you to Step into the Ring

The pop culture and media that surrounds us has the ability to impact our lives, perhaps much more than we even realize; but the truth is that we absorb many subliminal and conscious messages from the media that we watch on a daily basis. Many of us will pick on different aspects of the movie and then try to consciously or unconsciously imitate them; for example, we pick on accents, dressing, foods, communication skills and other general aspects of life. 

Movies and T.V shows actually allow us to escape our reality and enter a new world that we might actually never be able to live through ourselves; hence we allow ourselves to devour and get consumed by what we watch on the screens. This inspiration that we get from watching our favorite characters roll out and evolve might stay with us forever, or it might even just be short lived. But whatever it is, we cannot deny the kind of power that the media has over us. 

This has forced us to think about how we may actually be able to mold this process for our own advantage. And we can’t help but think how we can use the art of film making to actually motivate and encourage us to continue working out and staying fit! 

This week we want to target all the aspiring boxers out there who are finding it difficult to stay passionate about the sport that they love so much! After all, boxing is quite a difficult sport that requires you to stay on top of your game at all times, and yes sometimes it can get so overwhelming that you mind find it difficult to stay motivated. Pull up those boxing gloves because we have composed in this article a list of 5 movies that will really prompt you to enter the ring and give your best! 

Million Dollar Baby

Million Dollar Baby is a must watch for anyone who thinks they are too old or too late to start a career in boxing. This movie will tell you that with determination anything is possible. Directed by Clint Eastwood, Million Dollar Baby stars Hilary Swank as Maggie, who is the protagonist of this film. Clint Eastwood who is the irritable and impatient coach (Frankie) however. Persuaded by the sheer will power and passion in Maggie, Frank decides to coach and guide her. Although the odds are against her, will she be able to prove herself at the end of the movie?

This movie is an epitome of self assurance and willpower; as many of us assume that there is only a certain age limit in which you can excel at any kind of sport, let alone excel and make it your career. However, the movie discusses themes of guidance, hope, trust, women rights, equality in sports and most importantly self confidence and belief that you can accomplish anything that you desire. 

This is a must watch for anyone interested in making a career for themselves in boxing. 

Rocky

Rocky can quite possibly be considered the most famous boxing movie ever. Rocky is a definitive gambler story about an underdog and amateur boxer. At the point when heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, decides to visit Philadelphia in search for an obscure fighter to take on in a display match, the protagonist takes this as an opportunity to make a mark in the world of boxing.

In real life, Sylvester Stallone (who plays the main character) was a struggling artist himself who really did struggle to make a name for himself in the film industry. This is a little known fact but Stallone actually wrote the script of the film himself, reflecting his own efforts and experiences as a grappling artist who just wanted to excel and create a presence in Hollywood. If you really think about it, then this film can be considered an autobiography to some extent. 

Going forward Rocky became one of the most inspiring films of all times; watched, enjoyed and regarded by many aspiring boxers to this day.    

Creed

Continuing the legacy of Rocky, Creed is a treat for its fans. Directed by Ryan Coogler, Creed stars Sylvester Stallone as the famous character of Rocky Balboa and Michael B. Jordan who plays Adonis Johnson, the son of Apollo Creed (Rocky’s friend and opponent.)  Creed is a movie that explores an individual’s passion for boxing because it runs in his blood, and no matter how much he was sheltered from a life of boxing he can’t seem to escape it. 

This movie teaches you to be true to yourself and appreciate every passion that you have, to nurture it and to try and excel in it. Creed also dwells into the dark truth about boxing and how seriously damaging it can be to a boxer and his family. Yes, we are all amused and thrilled with watching two individuals fighting and combating in the ring, but do we realize the effort, blood and sweat that go into it. Creed dictates that boxing is a lot more than just a sport to boxers, and one match can determine a new lifestyle for the entire family.

The protagonist, Adonis, although aware of how shattering the sport of boxing had been for his family, somehow he cannot help but follow the same career path of his father. This film will help you gather courage and motivation to step into the ring no matter how scared or intimidated you feel.  

Raging Bull

Directed by Martin Scorsese, Raging Bull stars the famous Robert De Niro as the main protagonist of the film. Raging Bull is an excellent depiction of how the ring can be a place for any individual to escape and express their feelings fully. More than a boxing film, the movie is actually a screenplay that discusses the extent of a man’s jealousy, envy and ragging anger that can completely consume them from inside and out. 

As a boxer the sport is an excellent platform to vent out your stress and anger. However, any good player should and would be able to control their feelings and emotions and just concentrate on the game. However our protagonist is seen ignoring all rules and just going into the game with angst and frustration. 

This film is a masterpiece no doubt and as an aspiring boxer one will be able to relate to the strong feelings of the protagonist; however by the end of the film it is quite clear where to draw a line as a professional boxer and an angry jealous man throwing punches. 

Cinderella Man

Directed by Ron Howard, Cinderella Man is an extremely inspiring story played out beautifully by the renowned actor Russell Crowe as James J. Braddock. This movie depicts the unpredictability of the sport of boxing and how a few defeats can literally change your entire lifestyle. Provided, this film takes place during the Great Depression, we as the audience get to experience the life of a struggling fighter whose talents are put to test one last time so that he may regain his lost pride. 

This film teaches you to stay motivated and steadfast no matter how tough times may get for you as an athlete and boxer. Today or tomorrow you will be able to regain your lost image; you just need to remain consistent with your passion. Otherwise winning and losing are part of the game. 

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COLUMN: 8 Most Inspirational Martial Arts Movies

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8 Most Inspirational Martial Arts Movies

The sacred game of martial arts has been practiced and studied since centuries. It ties its origin back to the Japanese; martial arts are one of the finest and famous forms of self-defense which covers multiple subgenres. Martials arts have its practitioner distributed fairly all across the world. The ancient practice is entrenched in contemporary culture, with so much cinematic work on this practice it can be categorized as a separate genre.

Being a student, you always look up to a role model for drawing the incredible story which might inspire you. World these days relies too much on the entertainment industry, mostly it’s the cinematic world from where we get most of our inspiration and motivations. No matter whether there are documentaries, video films based on real events, or a fictional piece of art no one can deny the degree and extent to which films inspire us.

In this article we will cover the most inspirational and motivational martial arts movies of all the time. For knowing more about this sort click here. 

1) Facing Ali

In this film, Muhammad Ali’s ten former opponents and legendary heavyweight lifters discuss their careers, lives, lessons & experiences they shared with Ali in and outside the boxing world. A lot documentaries has been filmed that covers the life and career of the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali but this one is remarkable. This documentary tells the narratives about Ali from perspectives of most notable and worthy opponents which includes George Chuvalo, Ron Lyle, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Leon Spinks, and others. In this piece of cinematography these boxers talk about their lives, fighting training, careers against Ali. How he influenced and changed the world, the heart touching inspirational stories that helped them in different areas of life. 

2) Fist of Fury

China was left as a fractured country, after the war of Sino-Japanese (1894-1895). Its multiple pieces were handed over to Japan and different European powers. Japanese played a negative role in the history of Chinese followed by that period. During the era of post-World War II defeat, the economic fear and backlash towards the Chinese held Hong Kong and China mum regarding Japanese atrocities against Chinese. This moves Bruce Lee's Fist of Fury altered this all. The lead character definitely defeats the Japanese fighters in 1909 Shanghai, while the city was under brutal Japanese rule. Bruce Lee handled and crashed through the silent barrier, by giving Chinese an identity and pride.

3) Once Upon a Time in China

This film kick-started the Hong Kong cinemas towards the futuristic western action movies. The subject was totally native to the local audiences. Wong Fei-hung, a real-life character, a martial artist & a healer who became the folk hero. This film featured Jackie Chan as the Drunken Master. It’s the story Chinese rebel fighting a colonialist. The film offers a dazzling, kinetic, colorful, epic and pre-CGI spectacle. It’s wire-assisted fighting scenes are ingeniously filmed. 

Li is incredible. He's a fine actor, but his action really got the beating. He did it all: the fights with hands, sticks, feet, poles, and umbrellas. He himself is a gymnast, which made him depict the agility of a cat across the screen. 

4) Kuro-obi

This fine piece of cinematography was directed by Shunichi Nagasaki. It shows the karate era prior to World War II in the occupied regions of Manchuria, located in Japan. This film features a corrupt Japanese army that attempts to disturb the peaceful life in the mountain region of Karate dojos who use training sites for doing the military work. Prior to the peaceful death of the classical master Eiken Shibahara ' passes his Kurobe black belt to his 3 students. Beside assigning them the mission of defending their homeland & wisely decided who is the worthiest heir of this precious belt. The martial arts techniques used in the movie are executed amazingly. 

5) Zatoichi

One of the famous fictional characters produced by Kan Shimozawa (which was portrayed in other movies as well), but it’s the only version that allows movie director Takeshi Kitano to play the key part as well. Movie starts with portraying the story of a blind swordsman who comes to the small town which was actively involved in the fierce war of Yakuza. There he gets to meet with two geishas, whose parents were killed in a robbery that further escalated into a massacre and offers help. After figuring out who is responsible for the Yakuza, three of them join the forces for the sake of vengeance and make the town criminal free. Zatoichi is a samurai drama which was awarded a lot.

6) Rocky

Rocky Balboa, who was a small-time combatant, gets into a supremely rare fighting opportunity with a popularly known heavy-weight combat athlete named Apollo Creed. He struggles for going far beyond for the sake of his self-esteem.

It’s almost impossible that you haven't heard about this movie. Up until today’s date, there’s no boxing movie as popular as Rocky has been made. Rocky is flooded with inspiration words and quotations. The film features an inspirational story of some underdog who rises up to the top of the occasion, by battling loads of doubts & fears & proving his haters wrong. It’s a must watch movie for iron motivation and inspiration. 

7) The Raid 

It’s a story of a breathless and brutal martial artist that was shot in the city of Jakarta, in the direction of a Welshman. This list would be incomplete if we don't include this movie. This film features the story of precision and inventiveness, fighting sequences taking place. In the master realm of thrill, slapstick comedy, horror and the musical touch, which guarantees it to be an exceptional action-movie of the history. Plot of this feature film is not that complicated but the choreography is. A police unit who sets out on a fine morning to seize control of some tower in Jakarta who has been captured by some gang in the city of Jakarta. The mob isn’t a random one but kitted with the sophisticated CCTV and public addressing systems. The action scenes in this movie are filmed very finely. 

8) The Matrix 

Cocteau imagined it as the mirror which serves the purpose of a gateway to some other world in the era of 1930 film. The cinematography further clocks up in the debt of its critical plot. It proposes that what we see of feal reality is, is actually the cosmetic facade structured for concealing the terrible truth regarding our very own existence. Neo, is a computer bowfin featuring Keanu Reeves, who bears this burden of enlightenment. Reeves's blank emotions play the perfect role, as his character is expected to showcase such skills & qualities which are downloaded and crafted in his brain. For mastering the art of ju-jitsu, he installs a computer programmer. And pull all the martial art trick perfectly and swiftly. 

This film's concept is harnessed into the X-Files-style paranoia, but the martial art it shows is remarkable and inspirational. This movie is a fine source of motivation for combatants for so many reasons.  It teaches that violence does not come with the redemptive overtones; but played in the lap of thrill. Not just the anticipation of injuries. Secondly, this movie introduced some strange effect, which is copied and parodied as everything from Charlie's Angels to Shrek: A model which freezes in the midair with the camera floating in the circles. 

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COLUMN: Best Weight-Loss TV Shows, According To a Nutritionist

Best Weight-Loss TV Shows, According To a Nutritionist

When it comes to fitness and health most people get motivated when they see someone else getting fit. Apart from this, movies, where superstars have transformed their body through exercises, are also a big source of motivation for people who want to start their fitness regime. Superstars like Tom Cruise, Michael B. Jordan, Henry Cavill, and Chris Evans are seen as inspirations. There is no doubt that these stars have paved the way and they have convinced people to work out but the reality is different. Most people associate their appearance with Photoshop others think that there is a whole team working out on the make-up, gym session, and food. All these things are true, which is the reason people mostly look at them and become envious of their bodies but never seek them as an inspiration in real life. On the contrary, there are TV shows where fitness and health along with body image have become a hot topic. Starting from “Insatiable” to “this is us” we have seen American TV shows talking about obesity on a whole new level. However, people know that it all comes down to the effort and a simple workout montage just would not cut it. They need something real, something that can convince them to buy a gym membership right away. To help you with this, we have listed down some of the best TV shows that talk about weight loss and body image.

With the help of this article, you will be able to explore some of the best options that talk about the workout. However, keeping in mind that some reality TV shows are all about weight loss but not in a healthy way, we have enlisted some shows that are good according to the nutritionist point of view.

Revenge Body by Khloe Kardashian

Revenge Body is a project of Khloe Kardashian and for the right reasons, it has been named revenge body. If you are looking for a whole food and diet transformation and some guidelines, this might not be the best option for you but it is best for motivation. The show was criticized because of its strong affiliation with the Kardashian sisters and how they were promoting distorted body images but Revenge Body has proved that even if you don’t like someone you can still like their work. The show has a format where individuals from normal life are invited and they go through a detailed diet and exercise plan to reach their body goal. This is an excellent show for someone who is still looking for a solid motivation to start their health and fitness journey. According to most fitness and health gurus, the exercises on this show work in real life as well. The end reveal is always the exciting part so it will help you join the gym right away.   

The Big Fat Truth

If we can rank a show according to its name, we will surely be excited to rate The Big Fat Truth. We have seen people coming on reality TV shows and they lose weight and we start to idealize them. However, within just a few months, we see them again and they are back to their normal self. It is like the weight loss was just for the TV and once you are off the channel you get back to your normal routine. The Big Fat Truth invites people from former reality TV shows and discusses their struggles with them. Most people explain that off-camera eating was way more tempting and how their addiction to eating led them back to the path that they wanted to abandon. When you are on a TV show there is a very strong idea of rating so most practices are derived by incentives. There is a set reward that the participant gets but once they are off the show, they are left alone with all the tempting food. Where most participants were living a life with two workouts a day and food according to their BMI and physical activity, they are left binge eating everything they want. With the help of the big fat truth, all the participants are given the right set of tools and information that they need to get used to the daily lifestyle.

Strong

If we have to promote the concept of positive body image and diet according to BMI and not just for the sake of starvation, strong is the best way to show. It is an NBC reality TV show where the focus is on weight loss but it also helps in working on the mind and body balance. So, you will not be looking for the Barbie image, instead, the main focus will be on the healthy body type. This puts a light on the fact that most people need to be mentally strong before they become physically strong. The process of giving up depends on the mental capacity, if you have no control over your emotions, this means that you will give up easily. You will be easily tempted when you see food and you will not be able to continue your routine. Strong works on both mental and physical strength and this way the person becomes the best version of himself. The notion that most people who fit the standard body type are healthy is not true. We have seen people who are plus size but are healthy, on the contrary, we have seen people who fit all the norms of beauty but they are very weak. This means that it has to be more about your lifestyle and less about the way you tackle life.

My Diet Is Better Than Yours

This show is something that most people need in their life, most of the weight loss shows are all about pushing yourself, they do not focus on human capacity. This also means that once you feel tired or you feel like you are putting too much strain on your body you need to give your body some rest. ABC weight-loss show My Diet is Better Than Yours talks about the fact that weight loss is about healthy life and not about crash courses and quick fixes. Each contestant gets a celebrity trainer and they customize the diet plan and workout plan according to the end of the individual. We have seen most people talk about the fact that the keto diet works for them and others like some other type but the fact that one type doesn’t fit everyone and you need to do more. With the help of this, you will be able to see how important it is for a person to know his own body and get something that is customized rather than something that has been endorsed by all.

Bottom Line

To sum it all up, the film and TV industry has so many different shows that talk about the fitness industry in a completely different light. Some talk about the main issues, other talks about remedies whereas some talk about the mental impact it has. Overall, it is all about what drives you. However, we have not added fictional shows like Euphoria that shed a light on obesity in a completely different way. This article is more about a healthy collection of reality TV shows that will help you push yourself to become a better version of yourself.

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