|
|
|
Jessie and Morgan in "DietTribe"
courtesy of Lifetime
|
"DietTribe” (Lifetime)
“DietTribe” is a five part series from Lifetime Television. It concerns five women who are all dedicated to losing weight. The incentive is the upcoming marriage of Anna, one of the members of the group. The rest are all part of the ceremony and want to look their best for the occasion.
Each one hour segment takes them through a portion of the ninety day regimen they undergo. We see the weigh-ins, the psychotherapy sessions, the workouts, and the individual griping that takes place. Each woman has committed to taking off thirty pounds and they are being helped in the process by Physical Trainer Jessie Pavelka and Therapist Stacy Kaiser.
In the first one hour segment, which was sent for preview, the five women all start their journey. Anna is the bride to be, Shawna is a former physical trainer, Megan has asthma problems, Shawna covers her fears with humor, and Morgan has had gastric bypass surgery in the past.
Initially the weak link in the group appears to be Shawna. She has an attitude problem and is confrontational with Jessie. Her lack of dedication could affect the whole group. There is no promise that all five will reach the goal of thirty pounds of weight loss. This is a reality show and not one that is scripted and planned.
The hook of this show is that it concerns five friends. They are in this thing together and they have each other for encouragement and support. The first hour hooked me and I want to see the rest of the segments to see who loses and who doesn’t. I think you will feel the same way.
“DietTribe” premieres on Lifetime, Monday, January 5 at 10PM. The next four episodes will air each following Monday at that time. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
©2008 Jackie K. Cooper |
|
Click above to find out more about Jackie's books!
|
