Supersize vs Superskinny is back!

by WLR Staff, Adam Vaughan

The popular eating documentary returns to Channel 4 for its 4th series.

Hosted by TV’s favourite doctor, Dr Christian Jessen, the programme’s diet clinic takes the participants through a series of diet swaps. This season boasts some of the most dramatic scenes that the show has ever aired.

For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, basically, two extreme eaters - one overweight and the other underweight - swap diets in an attempt to change how they view food and eating, and ultimately make lifestyle changes.

In addition, a new ‘mini documentary’, takes a look at the lives of 3 women suffering from different eating disorders:

• Emma, who is anorexic,
• Mina, who is bulimic
• Erin, who suffers from a combination of both conditions.

The three women embark on a journey designed to help change their attitude to their diets, weight loss and bodies.

Eating disorder dietitian Ursula Philpot and consultant psychiatrist Helena Fox offer guidance and support throughout.

When is the show aired?

You can watch Supersize v superskinny on Channel 4, every Tuesday at 8pm.

Or if you’re out late, it’s repeated on Channel 4 + 1 at 9pm and of course you can catch up on 4oD.

WLR Says

Ultimately, the cheapest, tastiest and most enjoyable way to get all the nutrients we need for good health – and to help us lose weight - is by following a calorie-controlled diet.

Meals can be kept interesting by basing them on a wide range of fresh foods including:

• fruit
• vegetables
• wholegrains
• low-fat dairy products
• protein-rich foods (lean red meat, skinless chicken, fish and eggs)