According to the status updates on Facebook, half of the population (including some men) were watching the Bachelor: After the Final Rose last night to see the twists, turns, and drama. I can only imagine the traffic if I was also connected through Twitter. The consensus seems to not be in Jason’s favor. The disapproval seems mostly focused toward Jason, not Molly, and certainly not Melissa, who handled herself well, especially considering the situation. A break up is always difficult, but I cannot imagine being on national television in that moment.

Kudos to Melissa for handling that situation in any form, let alone with some rationality and maturity. The opinions expressed included the thought that Jason has been the common denominator in his failed relationships. I will grant to Jason that this assessment is likely coming from someone who is not pleased with his choices and/or how he handled the situation. I find it interesting how wrapped up people have gotten with this show and have allowed it to effect their emotions. I know many of our readers at DietsInReview are also huge fans of the Biggest Loser and tend to pick favorites and villains. I will leave the Biggest Loser posts to Coleen and Brandi, but I thought I could offer some tips on not allowing reality TV to ruin your day.

1. Utilize Tivo or other digital recording services. This is not because these shows are so important that you should not miss a minute and need to be able to rewind and review in slow motion; in fact, it’s the opposite. You can’t let reality TV take over your reality. There is definitely something to be said for chilling out on your couch and turning your brain off for a while to recover; my concern would be if your schedule centers around a television show and you are turning down real opportunities to be with real people in your own reality. Research shows that while watching television, viewers are mildly anxious and depressed. It is better to live life than observe it.

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