Simon Cowell channels his inner Bob Harper with obese 'X Factor' contestant

Is "The X Factor" attempting to become "The Biggest Loser" by accepting an obese contestant with the stipulation that he lose weight? On September 27, the show featured a man who weighs 540 pounds. Simon Cowell apparently decided to channel his inner Bob Harper by giving him a "yes" vote with one condition: shed pounds.

A Tennessee minister, Freddie Combs has eaten his way into a wheelchair, with his wife playing the role of home health nurse to manage the health problems resulting from his obesity. Simon, who can communicate more effectively than anyone in the world just by raising an eyebrow, clearly admired Freddie's voice but felt that allowing him to continue on the show would be playing the role of enabler. The result: a "Biggest Loser" twist. Simon challenged Freddie to lose weight and walk again. A fat loss overview can help you establish a clear summarize of what you require to focus on to achieve your fat reduction target if you're a rookie; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an intermediate or more enhance level of their weight-loss program. Promptly after are seven steps that can serve as instructions for your personal weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not exactly the same thing. Many weight loss applications have fooled people into believing that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss applications only work by causing a person's body to eliminate more muscle cells and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Freddie seemed to accept this stipulation willingly, noting that he does recognize his health problems and claiming that he lost 400 pounds since 2009, when his 920-pound body almost killed him. Simon says he trusts Freddie to shed enough weight so that he can walk again.

The issue with this agreement: in contrast to "The Biggest Loser," which focuses on helping obese contestants to lose weight with daily guidance in diet and fitness, "The X Factor" focuses on coaching contestants to improve their vocal chops. Will Freddie's coach play the role of Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels by coaching him on diet and fitness as well? What do you think: did Simon hit a high note by encouraging Freddie to improve his health as well as his voice?

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