The Biggest Loser Couple Episode 10 Recap

Allison lines up the remaining 6 contestants only to announce that the 14 eliminated contestants are back to weigh in. The man and the woman who have lost the highest percentage of weight since Day 1 will get to rejoin the game. Dan, Brittney, Maggie, and Kelly make no effort to quiet their frustrations. But once again, this is the Biggest Loser and life ain’t fair. If anything it should make the remaining contenders work that much HARDER to stay in the game. The tension was broken when Jackie saw Dan’s new tattoo for the first time. To say she was shocked is putting it mildly.

The 7 women are first to weigh in:

Jenni (Green) 267-229 Lost 38 pounds 14.23%
Mallory (Brown) 217-175 Lost 42 pounds 19.35%
Amanda (White) 204-158 Lost 46 pounds 22.55%
Ali (Pink) 234-167 Lost 67 pounds 28.63%
Bette Sue (Pink) Lost 49 pounds 18.77%
Jenn (Purple) 254-206 Lost 48 pounds 18.90%
Jackie (Orange) 246-182 Lost 64 pounds 26.02%

Ali is representing the women.

Lynn (Green) 409-345 Lost 64 pounds 15.65%
Curtis (Brown) 381-281 Lost 100 pounds 26.25%
Neil (White) 317-262 Lost 55 pounds 17.35%
Trent (Gray) 436-331 Lost 105 pounds 24.08%

Paul (Yellow) 303-233 Lost 70 pounds 23.10%
Mark (Black) 285-195 Lost 90 pounds 31.58%
Bernie (Blue) 283-195 Lost 88 pounds 31.10% *Missed by 2 pounds

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Episode 11.

Last week there was a cliffhanger because the show never said who was voted off. So now in week 11 we rejoin our “losers” at the elimination table. Maggie and Brittney are joined with their fellow competitors awaiting their fate. As a reminder, Dan won the previous week’s challenge and his prize allowed him to cast two votes, while the others each got one.

Dan casts his 2 votes for Maggie
Kelly votes for Brittney
Mark votes for Maggie
Ali votes for Maggie

So Maggie packs her bags and leaves the ranch to finish her journey at home. Day 1 of her journey she weighed in at 239 pounds. Upon leaving she is at 184 pounds. Currently she is at 172 pounds, for a total loss of 67 pounds. She is gaining her self confidence back, and approaching men (something she didn’t do before).

Brittney is upset over losing Bernie and Maggie. “It will force me to hang out with everyone else.” Kelly was surprised at the results of the elimination, and thought that Brittney would be voted out. At this point, Maggie was the much bigger threat and sending her packing was the obvious choice for the men. It is every man/woman for themselves at this point, although alliances are still a major factor in eliminations.

The contestants go to Macy’s thinking that they are going to have a challenge of some sort. They talk about shopping being hell because nothing ever fits. The women stick to things that don’t really have to fit, like shoes and handbags. As it turns out, they will have a challenge, but it isn’t what they think. They are going to be made over by style guru Tim Gunn and then strutting their new selves on the catwalk for Prevention Magazine. This will also be followed up with a magazine photoshoot. Tim tells the contestants that the biggest fashion goof people make is wearing clothes that don’t fit properly. VERY TRUE!!

Tim walks each contestant around and tries to get a feel for their individual styles. Some were afraid to wear certain colors because of their size, others had never worn anything directly off the rack. But folks, today is a new day. When people lose a huge amount of weight, there is sometimes a trial/denial period. You may think that something won’t fit still and you need a bigger size. Or that you still weigh what you originally weighed. But then comes a new reflection in the mirror and you can see how far you have come, that it is possible. It’s like getting to know yourself all over again, and that is what happened to the final 7 that day in Macy’s. Finally, Tim shows each contestant his or her, catwalk outfit. Many were in shock and a state of denial. As an added gift, each contestand gets to keep their reveal outfit as well as a $1,000 gift card to Macy’s.

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Part of the reason more and more people are being challenged by weight issues is the availability of fast food restaurants and quick fix foods at the grocery store. Because of busy schedules and little/no free time, more people consume the high calorie quickies. Similarly, no one seems to have time to get some good old fashioned exercise to keep the body fit. Then, when the time comes to shed those unwanted pounds, no one has the time to seek help and find a support system to aid in the weight loss process.

Therefore, some wise and unknown entrepreneurs have provided many reasons why you should join an online weight loss program, if you want to become healthier and leaner.

The first reason why you should join an online weight loss program is time constraints. Joining a weight loss program in your community requires a commitment to a specific day and time for the foreseeable future. You will have to attend meetings for an hour or two on a weekly basis. For some, this is a great opportunity, but for many, the gatherings are just another stressful item to add to your already overburdened schedule. However, if you should join an online weight loss program, you can get on the Internet and attend when you have the time. If the kids need something, or your plans change, you can always log on later. No problem. Whether you have a spare 5 minutes or an hour, you can find the time to attend your weight loss support group. Yes, even online weight loss programs have support groups. Through message boards, chat rooms, emails, and forums, you can make new friends and receive the encouragement you need to keep up the good work. You can also help others who are facing similar struggles. You may even be lucky enough to find a friend who will partner with you to keep each other accountable when the going gets tough. Another reason you should join an online weight loss program is the dietary and medical advice available to you, regarding your own personal circumstances and goals. For example, even though two people need to lose 50 pounds, one may be young and healthy and the other may be older and have limited abilities. Therefore, the dietary and exercise recommendations are tailored to fit each individual.Yes, I said exercise. Whether you can jog six miles a day or you are in a wheelchair, everyone needs exercise for good cardiovascular health and to turn that ugly fat into muscle. Online weight loss programs can help you discover the exercises necessary for you to become healthier. Continue Reading

Biggest Loser Season 5 Week 3 Recap:

This week opened with Jillian and Bob talking to the remaining teams about why Curtis and Mallory were voted off. It was obvious that they were seen as the bigger threat. As Bob said; “Game on.” Team Orange was taken to their prize for being the previous week’s biggest loser team. There was a catch…They had to climb up a huge hill to get it. On top of the hill were three envelopes with one word on each. “Family,” “Luxury,” and “GamePlay.” They chose “GamePlay.” The prize was that they had two votes at the next elimination round. This prize was huge. Just because they were curious (and so were we) they opened the remaining two envelopes. The family one entitled the team to spend a full 24 hours with a loved one. The luxury one entitled the winners and one other team of their choice to have a week of free massages. I think they made the best choice. Strategy is everything in this game.

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The Biggest Loser Season 5 Premier is tonight. I got an email from Robert today about an exclusive interview with the Biggest Loser Season 5 contestants Neill and Amanda.

Buzz around the new season of Biggest Loser continues to grow. Not only does the series celebrate its fifth season when it premieres January 1, it introduces its first couples season. Ten teams of two, made up of spouses, friends, parents and children and even perfect strangers battle it out with the scale in front of millions of people.

Diets In Review caught up with the white team, Neill and Amanda Harmer from Oklahoma City, just days before the premiere, to find out how living healthy, raising a son and even having sex have been affected by their Biggest Loser experience.

Neill and Amanda share an intoxicating sense of humor about their weight and the whirlwind experience of applying and being on the show. And while the season is just about to begin and resolution yet to be had, they stand by their determination to be the Biggest Loser at the end. Neill says no matter what happens, “you can call me a loser all day long” because it means he’s finally learned to lose weight and live healthy the right way.

Check out the entire interview and learn more about the Harmers as Biggest Loser season 5 begins. Follow along at the Diets In Review Diet Column all season as we follow the Harmers and return with a follow-up interview. Good luck Neill and Amanda!

Read the complete Biggest Loser 5 Interview Here!

It will be the another Great Season Show..

Maybe you want to lose a few pounds to fit back into your favorite clothes, or you have the results of years of bad eating and exercise habits to shed. Either way, you want to lose weight yesterday. You are searching for the answer to rapid weight loss. You have heard about a recently popular method for losing the extra pounds fast, but you need to know how colon cleanses aid weight loss.

Before discussing how colon cleanses aid weight loss, a word of caution is advisable. Colon cleanses are not the answer to years of overeating and junk food. Nor does the process make up for the lack of healthy exercise. Colon cleanses are not the solution to excess pounds. Rather, it is an element of the total life change necessary to become fit and well. If you choose to cleanse your colon, yet continue to overeat, or consume foods that are bad for your body, you will not lose weight in the long run. In fact, it may only result in increased weight gain.

Also, you need to understand that all colon cleansing products are not created equal. Some products actually advertise the benefit of helping you lose weight, others do not. Initially, both choices may result in shedding a few pounds quickly. Why? Supposedly, the colon can store between four and eight pounds of waste. Thus, if the colon is cleansed, it will register on the scale. However, as soon as you start consuming food again, your colon will begin the storage process.

Generally, a colon cleansing is used as a detoxifier and initial boost to the dieting process. By ridding the body of excess waste, the digestive system is relieved of impurities that can cause you to feel bloated and run down. Some people actually swear by the healthy ideals of regular colon cleansing.

However, before beginning any diet or over-the-counter health care product, please consult your personal physician. He/she is will be able to give you the benefit of education and knowledge. If you want to purchase a colon cleansing product, you want to make sure you are getting what you are paid for, know all the health benefits, and if there are any health risks involved. Just because you can purchase a health item over the counter, it does not necessarily mean that it is good for your particular health situation.

In addition, the doctor can advise you on getting the most from your colon cleaning. He/she can determine a weight loss strategy specifically designed for you unique circumstances. One aspect of colon cleansing a doctor will surely discuss is the importance of following the directions.

Some colon cleansers require the user to discontinue eating solid foods for a day or two. Even if it does not suggest a liquid diet, most products will ask you to restrict your intake to fruits or vegetables. Basically, the premise is less input, less output, making it easier for the cleanser to work properly.

So, whether you want to use a colon cleansing product to detoxify your system or lose a few pounds quickly, always consult your physician, to be aware of all potential benefits and risks. Then, when you initially drop the pounds after cleansing, do not stop there and expect the cleanser to work miracles. For weight loss, colon cleansing must be partnered with a healthier diet and exercise.

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Wow, Season 5 is just less than a month away. We just had Biggest Loser Season 4 Finale Yesterday. Since it is couple weight loss reality show, price is $250k instead of $100k..this is great motivation. Get Healthier and great money..Good luck to all contestants. Show premiere is Jan 18th, 2008.

An all-new twist shakes up the fifth season of “The Biggest Loser,” heightening the emotion and tension in the competition. For the first time ever in the history of the show, teams of two will compete against each other rather than individuals. Nine of the ten teams – including a mother and son, husband and wife, a divorced couple, best friends, brothers and former football teammates — already have a special bond so they’re playing not only for themselves, but also for their loved one. One team, however, will be made up of two complete strangers who don’t meet until they are surprised with the news they’re being paired together.

Alison Sweeney (NBC’s “Days of our Lives”) hosts the popular weight loss series, and contestants work out under the supervision of professional trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.

The first reality series in which everybody “loses,” “The Biggest Loser” challenges and encourages overweight participants to undergo physical makeovers, without any kind of surgery, in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000.

From Biggest Loser Club Newletter,

The Big Reveal
Season 4 Biggest Loser Wins Tonight

Isabeau, Hollie, Bill, Julie. If you know the names, you know the story. These black-team “underdogs” have defied the odds. Initially left behind, they have emerged as the final four competitors. While they’ve endured so much as a team, only one can become the season four “Biggest Loser.”

With the live finale just hours away, the finalists are getting into their workout wear and making their final preparations before facing the scale that will determine their fate! For the first time in months, the entire group of season four competitors will be back to show off their new bodies and tell us how they made their transformations. How did Jez and the other eliminated black-team players do? What’s Jerry (the show’s oldest contestant) doing now? Has Kae kept up the pace of her record-breaking progress? Who will be the top loser of the eliminated players? Will a woman take the title this season?

Starting at 9/8c tonight, we’ll find out who’ll take the title. This finale has already made show history with only one team in the finals. Jillian rode in on her motorcycle in the season premiere to gather her team members, and she’s taken them from being the least wanted to becoming the top four finalists. As for who’ll take home the title and the $250,000 prize, we all have to tune in to find out if it’s Julie, Bill, Hollie or Isabeau.

You are fat and out of shape and look like a football and people often call you a couch potato. Is this what you want to be? Or you want to look fit and healthy always full of life and vigor. The choice is yours. The only way out is to add a regular exercise regime in your everyday routine for gradual weight loss. Just exercising without any guidance and proper diet control is not going to take you anywhere close to your goal.

The aim of leading a healthy life should start with a proper plan of exercising and diet control. As a beginner for achieving a healthy body does not restrict you from getting the maximum out of your workout regime. The plan must include a chart of ‘What to eat When to eat’ and a chart of ‘When to exercise’ to enable you to get the maximum out of the workout plan you want to follow for weight loss.

You must understand that choosing a proper time to eat is equally important as eating a meal. Eating before an exercise will always make you feel worse with problems like sleepiness, indigestion, sluggishness and even cramps and an overall bad health. Similarly if you have no food at all you will be too weak for exercise and may faint or feet tired all the time. It is important to follow some guidelines for eating if you have the intention of weight loss. Following are some basic guidelines but these may be modified depending upon your body response and personal experience.

The first principle of healthy eating is that a large meal should be always eaten at least three to four hours before the exercise and where you are in for a light meal you must have a two to three hours gap between the meal and exercise.

The second principle of healthy eating is simply avoiding eating fat in any form as much as possible.

The third principle of well thought eating is to drink a lot of water while you exercise as this will not allow you to dehydrate and keep your body cool.

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From NBC web site,

THE BIGGEST LOSER IS NOW CASTING!!!The Biggest Loser is back! Do you have what it takes to be the next Biggest Loser? We are now casting season four. If you are finally ready to shed the pounds once and for all with expert trainers and nutritionists, then you should apply!
COME BE A PART OF THE BIGGEST PHENOMENON IN REALITY TELEVISION. We are looking for OUTGOING, CHARISMATIC and CANDID individuals with PERSONALITY who have the WANT, DESIRE and COMPETITIVE EDGE to vie for this all expense paid chance of a lifetime. For approximately 10 weeks, you will have access to two of THE BEST personal trainers in the country and have all of your meals provided. And, a chance to win $250,000 dollars! But, THE REST IS UP TO YOU! If you want to be a part of your most incredible transformation and finally take control of your life, THEN COME TO AN OPEN CALL!

REMEMBER: If you’ve already submitted a tape, it is not necessary to attend an open casting call.

*Please bring a non-returnable photo of yourself to the open call. *Please note that wristbands will start to be handed out 2 hours prior to the open call. (The first 500 people in line are guaranteed to be seen)

The Biggest Loser is holding open calls in the following cities.

JANUARY 14
MILWAUKEE, WI
Rock Bottom Brewery
11 – 6 pm
740 N. Plankinton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202

NASHVILLE, TN
Buffalo Billiard
12 – 6 pm
154 Second Ave. N
Nashville, TN 37201

NORFOLK, VA
Jillian’s
11- 6pm
333 Waterside Drive
Norfolk VA 23510

JANUARY 21
DES MOINES, IA
Jordan Creek Town Center
11-6pm
101 Jordan Creek Parkway
W. Des Moines, IA 50266

HOUSTON, TX
24 Hour Fitness
10- 6 pm
11528 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77034

COLUMBUS, OH
Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe
10-6 pm
1421 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43212

FEBRUARY 3
LOS ANGELES
NBC Studios
11-6 pm
3000 West Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA 91523

If you were unable to attend an open call, please submit a video tape by following the instructions below.

How to Apply:
Step 1: MAKE A VIDEOTAPE (only VHS, DVD or mini DV will be accepted)
Step 2: MAIL THE TAPE TO US ASAP (please include a picture if possible).

What to include in your FIVE MINUTE videotape.
Show us why you should be on The Biggest Loser. Make your video as personal as possible. Start with your name and hometown. (For example, you can take us on a tour of your typical day.) Show us, don’t just tell us, why you need to lose the weight. Finally, let us know why you are a great candidate for the show. Remember, we want to see your personality. Have fun and good luck!

Send your tape along with a completed application to:

THE BIGGEST LOSER CASTING
PO BOX 578
Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-0578
Tape deadline: All tape submissions must be postmarked by August 4th.

Please be sure include a non-returnable photo of yourself. Any submissions that do not include an application will not be considered.

COME BE A PART OF THE BIGGEST PHENOMENON IN REALITY TELEVISION. We are looking for OUTGOING, CHARISMATIC and CANDID individuals with PERSONALITY who have the WANT, DESIRE and COMPETITIVE EDGE to vie for this all expense paid chance of a lifetime. For approximately 10 weeks, you will have access to two of THE BEST personal trainers in the country and have all of your meals provided. And, a chance to win $250,000 dollars! But, THE REST IS UP TO YOU! If you want to be a part of your most incredible transformation and finally take control of your life, THEN COME TO AN OPEN CALL! REMEMBER: If you’ve already submitted a tape, it is not necessary to attend an open casting call. *Please bring a non-returnable photo of yourself to the open call. *Please note that wristbands will start to be handed out 2 hours prior to the open call. (The first 500 people in line are guaranteed to be seen) The Biggest Loser is holding open calls in the following cities. Rock Bottom Brewery 11 – 6 pm740 N. Plankinton AveMilwaukee, WI 53202 Buffalo Billiard12 – 6 pm154 Second Ave. NNashville, TN 37201 Jillian’s 11- 6pm333 Waterside DriveNorfolk VA 23510 Jordan Creek Town Center11-6pm101 Jordan Creek ParkwayW. Des Moines, IA 50266 24 Hour Fitness10- 6 pm11528 Gulf FreewayHouston, TX 77034 Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe10-6 pm1421 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43212 NBC Studios11-6 pm3000 West Alameda AveBurbank, CA 91523 If you were unable to attend an open call, please submit a video tape by following the instructions below.Step 1: MAKE A VIDEOTAPE (only VHS, DVD or mini DV will be accepted)Step 2: MAIL THE TAPE TO US ASAP (please include a picture if possible). Show us why you should be on The Biggest Loser. Make your video as personal as possible. Start with your name and hometown. (For example, you can take us on a tour of your typical day.) Show us, don’t just tell us, why you need to lose the weight. Finally, let us know why you are a great candidate for the show. Remember, we want to see your personality. Have fun and good luck! Send your tape along with a completed application to: Tape deadline: All tape submissions must be postmarked by August 4th.

The Biggest Loser is back! Do you have what it takes to be the next Biggest Loser? We are now casting season four. If you are finally ready to shed the pounds once and for all with expert trainers and nutritionists, then you should apply!
COME BE A PART OF THE BIGGEST PHENOMENON IN REALITY TELEVISION. We are looking for OUTGOING, CHARISMATIC and CANDID individuals with PERSONALITY who have the WANT, DESIRE and COMPETITIVE EDGE to vie for this all expense paid chance of a lifetime. For approximately 10 weeks, you will have access to two of THE BEST personal trainers in the country and have all of your meals provided. And, a chance to win $250,000 dollars! But, THE REST IS UP TO YOU! If you want to be a part of your most incredible transformation and finally take control of your life, THEN COME TO AN OPEN CALL! REMEMBER: If you’ve already submitted a tape, it is not necessary to attend an open casting call. *Please bring a non-returnable photo of yourself to the open call. *Please note that wristbands will start to be handed out 2 hours prior to the open call. (The first 500 people in line are guaranteed to be seen) The Biggest Loser is holding open calls in the following cities. Rock Bottom Brewery 11 – 6 pm740 N. Plankinton AveMilwaukee, WI 53202 Buffalo Billiard12 – 6 pm154 Second Ave. NNashville, TN 37201 Jillian’s 11- 6pm333 Waterside DriveNorfolk VA 23510 Jordan Creek Town Center11-6pm101 Jordan Creek ParkwayW. Des Moines, IA 50266 24 Hour Fitness10- 6 pm11528 Gulf FreewayHouston, TX 77034 Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe10-6 pm1421 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43212 NBC Studios11-6 pm3000 West Alameda AveBurbank, CA 91523 If you were unable to attend an open call, please submit a video tape by following the instructions below.Step 1: MAKE A VIDEOTAPE (only VHS, DVD or mini DV will be accepted)Step 2: MAIL THE TAPE TO US ASAP (please include a picture if possible). Show us why you should be on The Biggest Loser. Make your video as personal as possible. Start with your name and hometown. (For example, you can take us on a tour of your typical day.) Show us, don’t just tell us, why you need to lose the weight. Finally, let us know why you are a great candidate for the show. Remember, we want to see your personality. Have fun and good luck! Send your tape along with a completed application to:

Wow everyone looked great! Up first were the at home contestants battling it out for $50, 000 and the winner was Poppy who went from a size 22 to a size 2! That was amazing. Then they had the eliminated players go for the $100,000.00 and Brian from the blue team who lost more than what he weighed won, Jaron was close behind. With the final 4 Wylie, Kai, Heather, and Erik all had done an amazing job. Heather could not weigh in because she was pregnant and looked great!

Erik got to choose the order and chose Kai to go first, then Wylie, and then himself. Kai who began this journey at 262 weighed in at 144lbs, she had lost 118lbs at 45.04%. Wylie was up next he started at 307 and weighed in at 178 losing 129lbs at 42.02% leaving Kai in first place. Erik needed to lose 186lbs to beat Kai, he started off at 407lbs abd weighed in at 193lbs losing an amazing 214lbs at an amazing 52.58%! He was crowned the biggest loser for season 3.