[Trying4Thin]

After week's end; all the contestants are back at the ranch to meet with their trainers and teammates. Bob is fuming that Dan had 1 glass of wine. But what made it worse was that he found out it was 2. Or in Dan's words; "One glass filled twice."

Jillian didn't get so lucky. Before leaving; Jillian gave her team phones. She called them twice a day to check on them. Brittney had eaten a small piece of pizza, huge salad with Balsamic Vinigrette dressing, and a chocolate chip cookie. Bernie had a cupcake named after him and didn't indulge. Maggie said she ate so many fish and veggie dishes when going out that she figured she was going to turn into a piece of Tilapia. Kelly struggled; but thought she ate well. And then there was Paul. Jillian tried to keep it together when asking Paul why he didn't call or answer his phone. He went home and didn't want to talk to anyone. It was a move he would live to regret.

This week's ad featured Jillian showing Maggie and Bernie how to steam their own chicken and veggies with Ziplock Steam bags. It did look good.

The Challenge:

For those of you who remember back to the Matt and Suzy season of BL; this challenge will also look a little familiar. Picture a huge mechanical jump rope. Each contestant will stand on a mat and jump over the wooden "rope." When the other side comes down; they must duck under it. It can get confusing after a while. Many of the contestants figured this would be more of a mental challenge than a physical one. If you step off your mat or break the wood part of the machine; you are out. Only 5 people can compete. Kelly isn't confident on her jumping and Paul is also out. For the other team; Mark sits out due to his stress fracture. To the winner goes the following prize. Whoever is the last standing; their team gets to choose 2 people from the opposing team to weigh in 24 hours early. For being the previous week's Biggest Loser; Paul is awarded a lifetime membership to 24 Hour Fitness.

First out is Roger at 5:49
Bernie 15:29
Dan 36:24
Maggie 39:48
Jay 40:22
Brittney wins the challenge.

At one point; Roger tries to discuss a draw. It's obvious it is a trick to try and fool the other team. Brittney and Maggie don't bite. Tough luck Roger.

The Black team chooses Dan and Jay to weigh in since they are the biggest threats. But as Maggie pointed out; this could either help; or come back to haunt them.

In a private weigh in; Dan loses 11 pounds making his overall total -84 pounds. Roger weighs in and loses a whopping 16 pounds making his total -87 pounds. Bob is thrilled. When Allison asks if they are going to reveal their numbers Roger can only respond with; "No, hell no!"

During the last chance workout Bob is mad and determined to win the next weigh in. All four men are sweating it out on the treadmill like a bunch of army recruits. Failure is not an option this time.

Jillian is also pushing her team. She is still lamenting over Paul's not calling her or answering his phone. She can only describe his next scale encounter as; "tragic."

Only two members left on Bob's "Business Squad" to weigh in. Dan and Roger's weigh in results are revealed and the Black team is visably shaken.

Mark weighs in and drops another 13 pounds making his total -83 pounds. With a 100 pound goal; he is closing in on his target weight.

Jay heads to the scale looking like a deer caught in headlights. He is terrified. This week he loses an astonishing 16 pounds. His total loss is now -65 pounds. In his excitement; he (and everyone else) have forgotten one thing...Not only did he have a bigger loss this week than in week 1; but that for the first time since being on campus; he has beaten his brother. I think Jay was more excited about that than being the Biggest Loser of the week. Mark stands tall and looks proud of Jay.

The total for the Blue team is -56 pounds with a 5.67% weight loss. Black must lose 60 pounds to win the weigh in. Folks; it's about to get ugly....

Maggie loses 6 pounds which puts her under the 200 mark. She's now lost 41 pounds. Bernie loses 5 pounds for a total of -72 pounds. Brittney loses 3 pounds for a total of 36 pounds. Once again the pressure falls on Paul and Kelly to carry the team to victory. But everyone knows it's an impossible climb. Kelly loses 7 pounds for a total of -53 pounds. And then there is Paul....All I could think was how much is he going to gain this week? Amazingly enough he loses 5 pounds for a total of -67 pounds. Jillian is disapointed and doesn't bother hiding it. She wishes he had called and Paul wishes he had too. She really did care. Kelly is the biggest loser (percentage) for the Black team and wins immunity.

At the table; Paul shows up in a yellow shirt. Allison asks him about it. Paul tries to explain that he feels his team is thinking friendship over team. Kelly jumps in to say that they have both felt like outsiders since the others have the numbers over them. Paul feels he is still Yellow. Brittney replies that; "you don't see Bernie and I wearing blue shirts. We are the black team and (she) takes that as a slap in the face." Paul knows it is going to get ugly and says so. Kelly disagrees with Paul's shirt statement and says that she is black now. She wants these people on her side. Tensions are rising as feelings are obviously hurt.

Bernie votes for Paul citing reasons that he believes Paul could win this and he sees what a good competitor he is. I think he was just trying to be nice. Brittney votes off Paul with a smirk. Paul votes for Bernie because he doesn't think he will make it to the end. Kelly also votes off Bernie. But I honestly thought for a second that she would vote for Paul since he blew it big time at home. Maggie was the deciding vote and sent Paul packing. Paul reminds Kelly not to wear her yellow shirt because; "they will get pissed." Brittney just sits high in her chair wearing a nasty smirk. Kelly is in tears and Maggie looks crushed at her vote.

Paul realized that he and Kelly were better as friends than a couple and he is ok with it. I think he is finally ready to move on both physically and personally. Not long after returning home he is in the hospital with double pnemonia. He gained 6 pounds. Since recovering; he is back on the warpath and getting ready for the finale. I wish him luck. He's got a tough road ahead of him; but as other contestants that came before him have proved; it's not impossible. To date; Paul has lost 64 pounds and is off his blood pressure medicines