I Want to Look Like a High School Cheerleader Again (CMT)

The trainers claim that they're educating and motivating these women to create a healthier lifestyle, but there isn't a lot of discussion about healthy eating or differences in body types. Even though many of the contestants are mothers and/or have been out of high school for decades, the impact of age and childbirth on the ability to lose weight is never addressed. Sadly, body image and self-esteem issues aren't dealt with either, despite the fact that some of the women express feelings of embarrassment and shame about their bodies as they compare themselves to what they looked like as teens.

The show does emphasize the hard work it takes to get into physical shape, but its failure to recognize some of the major issues associated with weight loss overshadows any of the positive messages it contains about health and exercise. While some viewers may find it entertaining to see who wins in the end, ultimately it's not very informative or inspirational.