tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62426020843375589562024-02-19T09:28:44.425-06:00Carrot Sticks and Cottage CheeseJeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-5558915116263648622012-12-31T07:00:00.000-06:002014-01-30T12:10:29.397-06:00Jeffrey Scott’s – Best of his Blogs 2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGbkcbA8Qxdwh2BYYzRFduhEwuzNm4M8boeLfO9lzVaFep1bpxRvj2yZjNPO0QzX5b0YYkqDqfjaWG31jIFrXpE6LDrf9yJSFdgtpsBoFOCmclKNkY-PIJ0BXpDTjWxmTnBB1zEuagY8/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Alison+Sends+Teams+Home.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGbkcbA8Qxdwh2BYYzRFduhEwuzNm4M8boeLfO9lzVaFep1bpxRvj2yZjNPO0QzX5b0YYkqDqfjaWG31jIFrXpE6LDrf9yJSFdgtpsBoFOCmclKNkY-PIJ0BXpDTjWxmTnBB1zEuagY8/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Alison+Sends+Teams+Home.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714626395881855442" style="float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 315px;" /></a>One of the things I love most about December 31st is the end of year countdowns and reviews. It's fun to read or watch the top 10 moments in sports, films of the year, songs of the year and celebrity news stories that people compile. So it's not surprising I like to do the same. If you are reading this, then you likely follow at least one of my blogs. Now you have the opportunity to see what else I typically write about. As you read and review the past year entries, take notice of the other articles. Maybe you'll find something else that interests you.<br />
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After reviewing this compiled list, I have to say I'm impressed. So much so, I wish I could time travel back one year and show myself what neat things I'll be writing about. Of course how awesome would it be to do that next year. But unless I see my future self in the next few minutes, I'll assume it's not going to happen...... Nope, I guess I'll have to wait for next year to see what cool things I write about in 2013.<br />
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Thanks once again to all my readers, subscribers, and supporters. I love writing, but you make it so much more enjoyable and what keeps me motivated.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">January</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/01/biggest-loser-s13e01-no-excuse-zone.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - BL S13E01 - No Excuse Zone<br />
Season 13 recap of Biggest Loser begins.<br />
I'm excited for the new season!!!!<br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/01/this-is-game-of-rassilon.html">Tegan</a> - This is the Game of Rassilon<br />
Created a mini dice related game.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/01/cd-review-martha-berner-fools-fantasy.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Music) - "Fools Fantasy"<br />
Martha Berner CD Review<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">February</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/02/biggest-loser-completely-unbiased.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Tweets of the Week<br />
I was invited to guest blog TOTW <br />
<a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/02/biggest-loser-s13-ice-cream-parlor.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - The Ice Cream Parlor<br />
Season 13 article of the Biggest Loser, describes how upset I am with the season!!!<br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/02/dr-who-early-years-part-62-fifth-doctor.html">Tegan</a> - Fifth Doctor in Review<br />
A brief review of the Peter Davison era.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/02/cd-review-jessy-j-hot-sauce.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Music) - "Hot Sauce"<br />
Jessy J CD Review<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">March</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/03/biggest-loser-coming-home.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - BL - Coming Home<br />
Jillian has Bob on her blogcast - I speculate her possible return to Biggest Loser<br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/03/dr-who-early-years-part-64-two-doctors.html">Tegan</a> - The Two Doctors<br />
A review of the episode featuring Patrick Troughton & Colin Baker<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/03/cd-review-thisbe-vos-sophistication.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Music) - "Sophistication"<br />
Thisbe Vos CD Review<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/03/chicago-streets-stores.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Photography) - "Streets & Stores"<br />
A trip to Chicago<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/03/smile.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) -"The Smile"<br />
What I love about the girl who doesn't love me.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">April</span></b></i><br />
Carrot Sticks - No new Biggest Loser recaps<br />
Stopped having fun blogging this season.<br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/04/special-notice-blog-hiatus.html">Tegan</a> - Blog Hiatus<br />
Took a break from this blog to work on J.A.Scott<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/04/moonlit-walk.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) - "Moonlit Walk"<br />
Poetry month! One poem a day.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">May</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/05/fire-house.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Photography) - "Fire House"<br />
Visited Helenville Fire Station for a photo shoot.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">June</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/05/fire-house.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Photography) - Dublin Day One<br />
A trip to Europe with my friend Dan.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/06/goodbye-my-friend.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) - "Goodbye My Friend"<br />
When a friend died, I wrote a poem for her.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">July</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/07/who-is-tardis-mechanic.html">Tegan</a> - Who is Tardis Mechanic?<br />
Wrote a spoof article involving my Rock Band group.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/07/diana-krall-milwaukee-17-july-2012.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Music/Photography) - Diana Krall Concert<br />
I was able to bring my camera in and take photos.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/07/social-butterfly.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) - "Social Butterfly"<br />
It can be hard to catch the eye of the one you adore.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/07/rant-of-week-july-29-2012.html">J.A.Scott</a> (R.a.n.t.) - "Ant: Us vs Them"<br />
I relaunched my r.a.n.t. topics.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">August</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/08/what-are-your-fitness-inspirations.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - What Are Your Fitness Inspirations?<br />
Tried writing a new inspiration series for weight loss.<br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/08/dr-who-early-years-part-69-sixth-doctor.html">Tegan</a> - Sixth Doctor in Review<br />
A brief review of the Colin Baker era.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/08/whistle-while-you-work.html">J.A.Scott</a> (R.a.n.t.) - "♫Whistle While You Work♪"<br />
Rage against whistle blowers<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/08/cd-case-restoration.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Music / Photography) - CD Case Restoration<br />
How I acquire second hand CD's and spiff them up.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/08/schrodingers-cat.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) - Schrödinger's Cat<br />
A whimsical look at Schrödinger's Theory<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">September</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/09/dr-who-early-years-part-70-time-rani.html">Tegan</a> - Time and the Rani<br />
First episode featuring Sylvester McCoy<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/09/its-nothing-personal-its-just-business.html">J.A.Scott</a> (R.a.n.t.) - "It's Nothing Personal, It's Just Business"<br />
What I hate about big business reasoning.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/09/wyalusing-picture-rock-cave-trail.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Photography) - "Picture Rock Cave Trail"<br />
One set of photos from my Wyalusing Trip<br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">October</span></i></b><br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/10/dr-who-early-years-part-74-survival.html">Tegan</a> - Survival<br />
Final episode of the old Dr.Who serie<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/10/muskego-park-enjoying-autumn-day.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Photography) - "Muskego Park"<br />
Enjoying an Autumn day.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-newest-odd-couple.html">J.A.Scott</a> (R.a.n.t.) - "The Newest Odd Couple"<br />
In an update of the Odd Couple, I could play both parts. <br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">November</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/11/doctor-who-tv-movie-part-76-doctor-who.html">Tegan</a> - Doctor Who the movie<br />
Review of the film featuring Sylvester McCoy and Paul McGann<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/11/jeffrey-scotts-chocolate-fest-2012.html">J.A.Scott</a> - Chocolate Fest<br />
I hosted a chocolate taste test with my sisters.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/11/you-will-never-read-this.html">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) - "You Will Never Read This"<br />
Likely the one intended will never read this.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/11/too-shy-shy.html">J.A.Scott</a> (R.a.n.t.) - "Too Shy, Shy"<br />
Problems I have with trying to associate with others. <br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">December</span></b></i><br />
<a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/12/doctor-who-book-review-part-77-legacy.html">Tegan</a> - Legacy of the Daleks<br />
A book review which features Susan, the Master and Paul McGann<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/12/broken.html?showComment=1355444522212">J.A.Scott</a> (Poetry) - "Broken"<br />
Pick me up and throw me away.<br />
<a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-poets-football-game.html">J.A.Scott</a> (R.a.n.t. / Poetry) - "A Poets Football Game"<br />
My imagination of what a football team comprised of poets would be like.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Top 10 Blog Articles of 2012</span></b></i> - (According to Web Hits)<br />
1149 - <a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/07/social-butterfly.html">J.A.Scott</a> - Social Butterfly<br />
545 - <a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/03/biggest-loser-coming-home.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Biggest Loser - Coming Home<br />
516 - <a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/02/biggest-loser-s13e05-listen-keep-your.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Biggest Loser S13E05 - Listen & Keep Your Mouth Closed <br />
462 - <a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/08/dr-who-early-years-part-69-sixth-doctor.html">Tegan</a> -Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 69 "The Sixth Doctor In Review"<br />
398 - <a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/01/dr-who-early-years-part-58-five-doctors.html">Tegan</a> -Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 58 "The Five Doctors" <br />
317 - <a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/03/biggest-loser-s13e10-i-could-lose-one.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Biggest Loser S13E10 - I Could Lose One Pound Taking A Poop<br />
298- <a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/07/diana-krall-milwaukee-17-july-2012.html">J.A.Scott</a> -Diana Krall - Milwaukee: 16, July 2012 <br />
294 - <a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2012/02/biggest-loser-s13e09-going-home.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Biggest Loser S13E09 - Going Home<br />
131 - <a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2012/06/vacation-day-10-isle-of-man-tt-races.html">J.A.Scott</a> -Vacation Day 10 - The Isle of Man TT Races <br />
104 - <a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2012/11/doctor-who-tv-movie-part-76-doctor-who.html">Tegan</a> -Doctor Who (TV Movie) - Part 76 "Doctor Who"<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>Top 10 Blog Searches</b></i></span><br />
1078 - Carrot Sticks - creepy man<br />
637 - Tegan - Carly Foulkes<br />
405 - J.A.Scott - Butterfly<br />
382 - Carrot Sticks - Kim Lyons<br />
380 - J.A.Scott - Bond Band<br />
316 - Carrot Sticks - Why did Rulon leave biggest loser<br />
267 - Carrot Sticks - Anna Kournikova biggest loser<br />
210 - J.A.Scott - Diana Krall<br />
75 - Tegan - Simpsons tapped out<br />
62 - Tegan - the war machines computerJeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-5382667227623006772012-08-27T18:14:00.001-05:002012-08-27T18:15:54.086-05:00What Are Your Fitness Inspirations (WAYFI): The Great Outdoors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Having exposure to a fitness gym since I was just out of High School, has sometimes giving me a rather myopic view of where to work out. As an example, I recently saw an online article with the main title asking a question, "Where Do You Like To Workout"? Immediately I was, "Okay, the gym. Where else"? But I'm not really THAT limited in my thinking. The thought only lasted for a second or two before the light finally turned on. Sure, the gym was certainly one viable option, but there were many choices listed; the park, the beach, a country road. These were just a few of those listed. But I have to admit, this past Summer I've gotten better with doing things outside, especially when it comes to fitness. Close to where I work is a flight of steps I like to walk up and down. I recently bought a used bike and have been riding that around town. The park closest to where I live has also been a favorite of mine for running. I've never quite measured, but there is a pond I like to believe is one full mile around. I say 'like' to believe because I still have a problem running more than just a mile. Maybe there is a 'wall' I need to break through yet? Or is one mile seriously the limit of what I can do? Every once in a while I'll even jog/walk around the large block I live on, though I'd hardly say it's a favorite past time of mine. So the question is now thrown your way. Where do you like to workout?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>The Great Outdoors: Pros vs Cons:</b></i></span><br />
<i><b>Pros:</b></i> There is no feeling greater than being in the refreshingly open outdoors. In the park you'll likely see local flora and fauna. At the beach you can hear the waves crashing against the shore as you jog along. Spending time in the sun can do wonders for your well-being and demeanor. Perhaps you may even smell someone grilling out. Okay, food may not be the first thing you want to think about when working out, but you've gotta admit, nothing beats the smell of the grill.<br />
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<i><b>Cons</b></i>: As I discovered this weekend, it's no fun to run in the pouring rain. That's the biggest problem I have when it comes to working out, outdoors. Same can be said for when it's freezing cold or outrageously hot. Also you have to be creative to find new ways to motivate yourself. If you're not a creative person, you may find this challenging. One mans fallen log, is another mans Step Pilates. But one mans Step Pilates is just another mans fallen log.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-75036350024728915492012-08-21T07:09:00.007-05:002012-08-27T17:46:27.645-05:00What Are Your Fitness Inspirations (WAYFI): The Gym<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqg5S3D-1HLm9sWUfzCGIg2uBKv0v31yLlm-ydrqCc5FZbkSb7XioEgkjDssAr-2W8NvjuISxbIzo3igYBzXhfDTcUQIFLE4NWncwWGaqHSh-UK3n2vN_t7jy_nEItKze1F_ddlIe_GyI/s1600/Running+Track+at+the+Gym.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5779105456410485602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqg5S3D-1HLm9sWUfzCGIg2uBKv0v31yLlm-ydrqCc5FZbkSb7XioEgkjDssAr-2W8NvjuISxbIzo3igYBzXhfDTcUQIFLE4NWncwWGaqHSh-UK3n2vN_t7jy_nEItKze1F_ddlIe_GyI/s320/Running+Track+at+the+Gym.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 250px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>One of the first things I ever did to try and keep physically fit, was to join a gym. Just out of High School, most of my friends belonged to Bally's. Back then there were many incentives to signing up your friends, and I took advantage of this. Or should I say one of my friends took advantage of this? Actually, I really enjoyed it. Spending time with friends as we 'pumped iron' seemed invigorating. Of course we were still young and I can recall a couple of incidents were someone was 'pants-ed'. Oddly enough, I don't recall that ever happening to me. Either I was lucky, or I've blocked it out.<br />
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I'm not sure about anyone else, but there's nothing else like the physically fit high you get after a workout is done. The mind feels invigorated and the body feels rejuvenated. I still get this feeling when I work out. However, between my post High School years and my marriage years, I stopped going to the gym. As a result of that, (mixed with other factors), I gained the major portion of my weight. Having returned to the gym has helped me in reducing the size of my waste line. Sure, the weight isn't melting off as fast as I'd like it, but at least I'm not gaining more weight.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: 130%;">The Gym: Pros vs Cons:</span></b></i><br />
<i><b>Pros:</b></i><br />
Working at the local gym helps to motivate me. Being around others who (at least in part) have the same goals as me helps. Also, everything is right there. When I'm done, I can sit in the hot tub or steam room. I can run on the track or use the weights. When I'm done, I can shower right there and be ready for whatever else the day has provided for me.<br />
<i><b>Cons:</b></i><br />
When the gym isn't picked up or cleaned properly, the locker room can get nasty. Also, what's the deal with older guys walking around a la Garden of Eden? Though it's nice to have a shower room readily available, I'm certainly not one for sharing the experience with others. Another con I can think of is sometimes having to wait for a machine that's being used. As I normally use the track more than anything, this isn't usually a problem for me. But last night I used <a blank.gifhref="https://foursquare.com/" href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6242602084337558956" http:="http:" img="img" www.blogger.com="www.blogger.com">Foursquare</a> to check into Blast Fitness and found this con listed.<br />
Anon. - "This is a fitness gym, not a pick-up joint". <br />
I hadn't realized this was a problem. Ladies, is this truly a problem for you?<br />
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So what are your pros and cons regarding working out at the gym? Let me know and I'll include your thoughts.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-69481130085292957552012-08-16T11:12:00.013-05:002012-08-21T07:09:43.375-05:00What Are Your Fitness Inspirations?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUge9O2hFhYVOH1hZfZEgggReOKaUNIOYCcik_t4NYoX7XR2Tz54WcdRaAZYrGezU5LGUJpywRUihDFoo4BZmyOVTKJU4TEBUPyQfM0MEaB77o7Ly6gAl1OLNcAZml0YppR6LiNFPoCsY/s1600/workout.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUge9O2hFhYVOH1hZfZEgggReOKaUNIOYCcik_t4NYoX7XR2Tz54WcdRaAZYrGezU5LGUJpywRUihDFoo4BZmyOVTKJU4TEBUPyQfM0MEaB77o7Ly6gAl1OLNcAZml0YppR6LiNFPoCsY/s320/workout.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5777324022643840450" /></a>There should be no secret that despite trying to maintain a fitness blog, I've got my own pounds to lose. A few years ago I lost 100 pounds, but somehow managed to gain most of it back. Now I'm trying again to lose it, and keep it off forever. There are a few things that factor into how easy (or hard) this can be for me. In an effort to continue my fitness blog, I'm going to endeavor to start a new series of articles focusing on different things that influence me both positively and negatively. With luck, this will help motivate and keep me focused. Some of the topics I'll be including are:<br /><br />Working Out: Bally's/Blast Fitness, At Home, Out & About<br />TV: The Biggest Loser, Extreme Makeover - Weight Loss Edition<br />Dieting: Weight Watchers<br />Support: Family / Friends<br />Food: Super Market Shopping, Dining Out, Fast Food<br />Media: Social Networking<br />Games: Wii Fit, Zumba Fitness, Rock Band, Biggest Loser Challenge<br />Misc: Music, Summer Time, Winter Time<br /><br /><br />In all these topics, I want to highlight both the positive and the negatives. This isn't a final list, and I'm certain to find more topics as I go along. So the question I ask all my readers, what positively or negatively affects you? Also, would anyone be willing to voice their opinion on any of these topics for my articles?Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-20104051240866531502012-03-20T19:02:00.024-05:002015-02-12T10:46:58.416-06:00Biggest Loser S13E12 - ♫Vacation - Had To Get Away♪<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSsCBzec7K7mxNTjzhhseTBXfnWJsGoThn8su9mpn-eGB-ukcXHcjxmizXBL4RLthUc2wdJJg2IlC06TexZoBiOUi-X8r-3ojFtiHzFqdSZ85IroNsXEBa2o07CXzGo2etIphWzLh_K8/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Relaxing.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSsCBzec7K7mxNTjzhhseTBXfnWJsGoThn8su9mpn-eGB-ukcXHcjxmizXBL4RLthUc2wdJJg2IlC06TexZoBiOUi-X8r-3ojFtiHzFqdSZ85IroNsXEBa2o07CXzGo2etIphWzLh_K8/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Relaxing.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722756733961693362" /></a>This week the contestants are going to put the excuse "I can't lose weight on vacation" to the test. As a test, the contestants are going to Hawaii. Cue the Go-Go's ♫Vacation♪ and before long the contestants are relaxing in the water. Dolvett puts a stop to that quickly and tells them if they are not moving, they are not losing. To get the contestants moving more and inspire them, Bob and Dolvett introduce them to Bethany Hamilton. She's a professional surfer who's had her arm bitten off by a shark. Despite that, she's never given up, and continues to surf. She challenges the other contestants to surf with her. A few of the contestants are somewhat reluctant, but they all get out in the water. Chris, Kim and Kimmy have some surprising success.<br />
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Afterwards, Kim is feeling isolated and alone so heads to the gym while Kimmy, Megan and Chris are eating while Conda is talking about Kim.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxJ1RBcvoHhyFaMwRrkQoprupFH0PO5VNwEONEdt1taCjyQS9s0tqQ0_it1qzPq81IjjtHfDieA4r7iX_eToyntYupjatq2QPHQvJdIsDMHfVUMivXqcJ-rjdc71lkPPJsrpXlGalbNg/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Pop+Challenge.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxJ1RBcvoHhyFaMwRrkQoprupFH0PO5VNwEONEdt1taCjyQS9s0tqQ0_it1qzPq81IjjtHfDieA4r7iX_eToyntYupjatq2QPHQvJdIsDMHfVUMivXqcJ-rjdc71lkPPJsrpXlGalbNg/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Pop+Challenge.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722763188672632866" /></a>Alison surprises the contestants with a Hawaiian themed pop challenge. Winner of the challenge gets a one pound weight advantage. Chris is hopeful, realizing she's the queen of useless trivia.<br />
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Q1 - How many miles does it take to complete an Iron Man competiton?<br />
A-26.2 / B-58.8 / C-112.2 / D-140.6<br />
Answer: D - Answered correctly by Chris, Kim and Buddy.<br />
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Q2 - Which of these vacation drinks has the most calories?<br />
A-Mai Tai / B-Pina Colada / C-Blue Hawaaiian / D-Lava Flow<br />
Answer: D - Answered correctly by Buddy, Kim, Conda and Chris<br />
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Q3 - Which dish has the highest amount of fat per serving?<br />
A-6 oz. Kalua Pork / B-12 Choc. Macadamia Nuts / C-4 oz. Lu'au Potatoes / D-4 oz. Huli Chicken<br />
Answer: B - Answered correctly by everyone but Buddy<br />
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Q4 - How many calories does a person burn surfing 1 hour?<br />
A-100-140 calories / B-160-200 calories / C-250-290 calories / D-over 320 calories<br />
Answer: C - Answered correctly by Jeremy, Megan and Mark<br />
Results are Kim & Chris at 3, Buddy, Conda, Jeremy, Megan and Mark at 2 and Kimmy with 1.<br />
Final question is a tie-breaker for Chris and Kim<br />
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Tie-Breaker - If you indulge yourself on 24 chocolate covered macadamia nuts, how many calories will you have consumed? Closest to the right answer gets the one pound advantage.<br />
Kim guesses 518 / Chris answers 1280<br />
Answer: 1320 - Chris wins the one pound advantage.<br />
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Later, Dolvett offers smoothies to a few of the contestants, but offers up a challenge for them. Sitting on the sand, they are to raise their feet off the sand and keep them off. The first person to drop their feet, will make smoothies for everyone using a bike powered blender. Out of Kim, Buddy, Kimmy, Jeremy & Mark, Jeremy is the first to drop his feet. Jeremy wonders where he can find this product, and Kim agrees she could drink one of these every day. Dolvett informs them the Yoplait Chocolate Banana smoothie mixes can be found in any groceries freezer. They are good and good for you. Pick some up today! (Okay Yoplait, when do I get paid)?<br />
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Dolvett is worried about Kim and pulls her aside because he's seen a change in her. She confirms his believe she is feeling isolated and alone. She also admits the other girls are willing to take things easy because they are on vacation. Though she initially agreed with them, she admits to Dolvett she's ready to break out of that thinking. Unlike the other girls, she's going to fight to stay on Biggest Loser. If she does not fall below the yellow line, she'll be safe.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeO45Vv1KApQCKelDoVCOgTNsNfWlgJCdBBr-cOMSPrP9i4NUyEDmeDSmPBM0LKemzA5K4N08g11b4PpAQhrCR1dbX1yXHtlt40Wv0frWbRXIUGfPyT8wDc_abs6FR9IceSLS-mQlWQM/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Alison+Sweeney+in+Hawaaii.JPG"><img style="float:RIGHT; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWeO45Vv1KApQCKelDoVCOgTNsNfWlgJCdBBr-cOMSPrP9i4NUyEDmeDSmPBM0LKemzA5K4N08g11b4PpAQhrCR1dbX1yXHtlt40Wv0frWbRXIUGfPyT8wDc_abs6FR9IceSLS-mQlWQM/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Alison+Sweeney+in+Hawaaii.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722773778522988610" /></a>For the next challenge, Alison has the contestants gathered on a large hill. Further down the hill are various posts with lei's of different colors. The object of the challenge will be to collect one specific color of lei's, run back up the hill, then place the lei's on other contestants "tiki's". Once a contestant has 10 lei's on their tiki, they are out of the challenge. There will be one black 'death lei' which will automatically eliminate someone. The last person standing will win immunity for the week. Buddy is the only one who is going to be unable to play because of his injury. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispVPWZIQ0ODyDs3yAW1729YNXcU6rGpw9Zt0zufrVzYJIHElfp0G738pjZ4p1dWnQvlB66yMqB_kx3OEXggiNWNAPM9eZZ5oFtWcWSXGKawBz8fhhsRWGwFLYGu0jDuyzZdhKvJYscPA/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Hill+Challenge.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispVPWZIQ0ODyDs3yAW1729YNXcU6rGpw9Zt0zufrVzYJIHElfp0G738pjZ4p1dWnQvlB66yMqB_kx3OEXggiNWNAPM9eZZ5oFtWcWSXGKawBz8fhhsRWGwFLYGu0jDuyzZdhKvJYscPA/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+Hill+Challenge.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722764962270395330" /></a>The first person targeted is Kim as she does her best to try and knock Chris out. Then Kimmy finds the death lei and instead of putting it on someone who has no lei's, puts it on Kim. Kimmy reminds people everyone signed up to play this 'game'. Chris is the next to be taken out. Jeremy, Conda and Mark all team up to take Megan out next. Conda refuses to call it an alliance, she prefers to think of it as a 'friendship. Next, Kimmy is targeted, but Jeremy makes a plan with Kimmy to not put a lei on her's if she doesn't put one on his. She agrees and they put a few on Mark, but Conda takes Kimmy out. With just three people left, Conda and Jeremy conspire to take out Mark, but they are going to make him work for it. Instead of taking him out right away, they make him run up and down the hill. Finally Conda tells Mark to put a lei on Jeremy's to put him out, because Mark only has one left to go. Instead of giving it to Jeremy as instructed he gives it to Conda because Jeremy is trying to let her win. Finally they realize he needs to be taken out and finish the job. Jeremy then lets his sister finally take him out.<br />
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For the next weigh in, the contestants are at Pearl Harbor. With the mememorial of the USS Arizona behind them, and the USS Missouri in front of them, they are called up to weigh in. Conda is reminded, if she gains weight her immunity will be void.<br />
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Kim 176 171 -5 2.84 "I like myself more and more every week."<br />
Jeremy 273 266 -7 2.56 "That's what I needed. I gave my sister immunity, I just earned immunity."<br />
Chris 177 174 -3 2.26 "With my one pound advantage, I hope it's enough."<br />
Buddy 281 -275 -6 2.14 "Two weeks in a row I've been severely restricted. And I'm still staying above the yellow line."<br />
Mark 204 200 -4 1.96 "Couldn't quite get it." (Getting under 200)<br />
Conda 221 217 -4 1.81 "You can lose weight on vacation."<br />
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YELLOW LINE<br />
Megan 198 195 -3 1.52 "3 Pounds is not what I wanted."<br />
Kimmy 219 217 -2 1.23 "I'm happy with 2 pounds"<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLseO51Ainkgp2cp1a0brabYLhZjVXWjhr77Q3tpZmytXN11lapJX6_27UIUUOuSutykEt_2mbyJ6rq1wM346PLBTbZFk1HF_pMZbyUxY1-c00x6-Hx-bYVmTap8DeI8i5XCRHK1exiU/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+USS+Missouri+Elimination.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLseO51Ainkgp2cp1a0brabYLhZjVXWjhr77Q3tpZmytXN11lapJX6_27UIUUOuSutykEt_2mbyJ6rq1wM346PLBTbZFk1HF_pMZbyUxY1-c00x6-Hx-bYVmTap8DeI8i5XCRHK1exiU/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E12+USS+Missouri+Elimination.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722773773422168370" /></a>For the elimination, the contestants are gathered on the USS Missouri. Kimmy tells everyone she wants to go home and asks to be voted out next. Emily reminds everyone that last week everyone voted out Emily because it was a good strategy move, so voting out Kimmy would not be a good strategy move. She tells the rest of the players, if they are truly playing for strategy, they would vote Megan out. Kimmy tells Alison she's sure here friends will vote her out instead of Megan.<br />
Mark - Kimmy<br />
Jeremy - Kimmy<br />
Buddy - Kimmy<br />
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This week, three votes is enough to send Kimmy home. Chris cries and says she'll miss Kimmy. Kimmy thinks maybe she'll just miss doing the dishes alone. Having started the Biggest Loser journey at 219 pounds, Kimmy is now at 154. She hopes to one day open and run her own therapeutic horsemanship facility.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-60705285521757027152012-03-13T18:50:00.013-05:002015-02-12T10:46:19.153-06:00Biggest Loser S13E11 - The White Elephant In The RoomWith only 9 contestants left, Alison announces they are no longer teams. The Biggest Loser has now reached the singles stage. Everyone is going to be working for their own, and the yellow line at weigh in is back. Kim earlier stuck up for Cassandra when she was voted out, so now feels like a target. Having been teamed up with Kim at the beginning of the game, the two are going to continue to work together but realize they have to stay above the yellow line, or one of them is going home.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9PwvvMniYJtn-5TBalkZAXG3sWtoE9IQfADvaDspAaNA3ivij6rdhW5C9W2tXPui9TTuMlP3ZGt5Us8Z8KYE5WolpwjLUlj6T-NYMfnmtPdxCfsfPSISq3eRvC7pzWyOF9AlOakp20k/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E11+Ice+Rink+Challenge.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP9PwvvMniYJtn-5TBalkZAXG3sWtoE9IQfADvaDspAaNA3ivij6rdhW5C9W2tXPui9TTuMlP3ZGt5Us8Z8KYE5WolpwjLUlj6T-NYMfnmtPdxCfsfPSISq3eRvC7pzWyOF9AlOakp20k/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E11+Ice+Rink+Challenge.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719794453449920226" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 177px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>For the first challenge, the contestants are brought to an ice rink. As an individual game, they will need to start believing in themselves, and that will start with standing on their own two feet, as Alison points out. They are all tied to a ring in the center with buzzers for each contestant on the outside of a larger circle. The contest will continue in rounds, each one ending when another contestant has hit the button. There are nine prizes to win, the winners get to pick last, and the losers must choose first. But when a person picks a prize, they are given the opportunity to keep it, or trade for someone's prize already won. Because of a stress fracture on his tibia, Buddy will be unable to play and immediately earns 9th place. The game begins and no one seems to be doing very well, Kim even falls and hits her head on the ice, but gets right back up. Finally Conda realizes in order for her or her brother to win, they will have to work together. She works with him so he can hit his buzzer, winning the the first place of the first round. When the second round begins, Kim is shocked to learn Mark, along with everyone else, seem to help Megan win the second place. Mark claims he's helping Megan to get a bit of a break. The third round begins and Mark has taken advantage of the short break. With Chris' help, he easily wins the third place prize. During the fourth round, it's a battle between Kim and Conda, but Conda is able to earn the fourth place prize. The fifth place begins with Kim, Kimmy, Emily and Chris. Kim starts off strong, but stumbles giving Chris the wedge she needs to pull the others to her buzzer. Chris wins the round in under a minute. With Emily and Kim the last pre-singles team left on the ice, they easily pull Kimmy to Kim's buzzer to end the sixth round. The seventh round is only between Kimmy and Emily now and Kimmy feels she'll lose for sure. But she digs in and gives it her all, winning the seventh place. This makes Emily automatically earn the eighth prize, she feels embarrassed.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RLXwL1T4DdIrPe6zPyW0k5YjB-dCjJqmPm_GwGbli02x3C7bQVwxOH-_YXvik9QMFqZPuhmZQEJNrBkOlPYNnOZxiPr5Ll_ld9mVeGbkQiJqzXJNW8TasKOrRZ9fvX5tHcUWwS1qMq0/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E11+Ice+Rink+Prizes.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1RLXwL1T4DdIrPe6zPyW0k5YjB-dCjJqmPm_GwGbli02x3C7bQVwxOH-_YXvik9QMFqZPuhmZQEJNrBkOlPYNnOZxiPr5Ll_ld9mVeGbkQiJqzXJNW8TasKOrRZ9fvX5tHcUWwS1qMq0/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E11+Ice+Rink+Prizes.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719794461104127122" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>Time to pick the prizes and Buddy, being in ninth place, gets to pick first. Each of the prizes are hidden in boxes, so no one knows what they will get, till they open the prize. As luck would have it, he opens a box with a Biggest Loser hat in it. Unless there are some awful gifts, he's certain the hat will be his at the end of the prize selections. Emily's turn to pick and she wins a phone for a day. As much as she would love to keep it, she's certain it'll be stolen away by someone else. Kimmy's selection is an autographed photo of Alison Sweeney. Kimmy opts not to trade it in, it's coming home with her. For Kim's gift, she picks a box of chocolates. She would love to take the phone from Emily, but knows she's going to need it and selflessly keeps her chocolates hoping no one else will steal the phone away from Emily. Chris' prize is a one pound weight advantage. She's also certain her prize will be stolen away, but opts not to trade. Conda's prize is cold hard cash, a one dollar bill. She trades it for the one pound advantage. Next Mark opens a prize giving him two votes at elimination. Alison reminds him it's only available if he stays above the yellow line. Realizing the power it holds, he decides to keep the prize. Megan is surprised to find a live goldfish in her prize. As much as she loves her fish, she trades it for Conda's one pound weight advantage. Finally, the last prize is given to Jeremy. It turns out to be shopping with a celebrity, with the advantage of bringing someone along. Emily tempts him by saying someone is on the phone for him, but he decides to trade it for Conda's goldfish. He realizes she'll appreciate the prize much more than he will. Thus ends this white elephant themed game.<br />
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The next half hour of the 90 minute condensed episode consists of the contestants working out, where Dolvett gives special attention to Kim and Bob gives his attention to Emily. He works with her in weight lifting training where she's training him. He's trying to help her believe in herself once more. He's afraid she's going to allow herself to fail and fall below the yellow line.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmmSz3IGrrhYweTSpezK7TK9O0kKlFdJSM4R3unhemunoWqeK3YOIHHcxAS_FQNcTj9bzJTNsLUi3omK5JQB4wEE1eiqVVSbZJVlp9xvag2HXHjN43hJA3LZggAxJ77oKZ_5hqzAtDuI/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E11+Rachel.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmmSz3IGrrhYweTSpezK7TK9O0kKlFdJSM4R3unhemunoWqeK3YOIHHcxAS_FQNcTj9bzJTNsLUi3omK5JQB4wEE1eiqVVSbZJVlp9xvag2HXHjN43hJA3LZggAxJ77oKZ_5hqzAtDuI/s200/Biggest+Loser+S13E11+Rachel.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719794530643929330" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 167px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 200px;" /></a>Later, as Jeremy is eating and keeping an eye on his goldfish, Conda is preparing for her shopping trip. She has chosen Kim to accompany her and they two get to shop with Jessica Simpson. The girls are ecstatic. But Jeremy wins a prize of his own. While Conda is gone, Rachel visits the Biggest Loser ranch. She's illustrating the highlights of Progresso soup. Jeremy observes the last time they met, it was like a 'date' with Rachel and now she's making soup for his. He believes his relationship with Rachel is progressing.<br />
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In a touching moment with Dolvett, Kimmy relates how she turned to food. As a child, her mother was schizophrenic and realistically unable to provide adequately for her own children. Kimmy began feeling like the mother of the house at eight when her mother many times refused to let the kids eat, thinking it would purify their body. As she got older, Kimmy began to make sure there was enough food in her own house. It was a psychological move on her part, to feel secure. To give her more confidence in herself, Dolvett takes her wall climbing, to help her get over her fear of heights.<br />
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Weigh In<br />
Mark 213 / 204 / -9 / 4.23% "YES, Come on. Love it!"<br />
Chris 184 / 177 / -7 / 3.8% - "Wow, I haven't been in the 170's in years."<br />
Megan 204 / 198 / -6 / 3.43% - "I'm in wonderland."<br />
Kim 182 / 176 / -6 / 3.3% - "I'm really happy with that number."<br />
Jeremy 282 / 273 / -9 / 3.19% - "Told you I didn't need it." (one pound)<br />
Conda 228 / 221 / -7 / 3.07% - "I'm happy, seven pounds is great for me."<br />
Buddy 289 / 281 / -8 / 2.77% - "That's awesome."<br />
Kimmy 167 / 163 / -4 / 2.4% - "Wow, I wasn't expecting to do that well."<br />
Emily 195 / 190 / -5 / 2.40% "It's weeks like this that blows the wind out of your sails."<br />
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The Elimination:<br />
Kim - Kimmy<br />
Megan - Emily<br />
Chris - Emily<br />
Jeremy - Emily<br />
Conda - Kimmy<br />
Mark - Emily & Emily<br />
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Emily is voted out, but is using her time off the ranch to improve in her next ambition, to be a signer. She reaches out to Olivia from Season 11 who meets with her to help her meet her goal. Since her Biggest Loser ranch, she's gone from a weight of 264 to 174. Additionally, she's hoping to win the home prize and use the money to move to New York City. But don't tell her friends and family, they don't know yet.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-67146877677546730562012-03-06T18:59:00.014-06:002012-03-19T16:24:41.081-05:00Biggest Loser S13E10 - I Could Lose One Pound Taking A Poop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-G4c2z78Zw7bg8TyEsbAuGME1QwxHcihpYpJsqM5vmF_9yES8CKRtNv1BKBFQsI7uXo0CFtSNKtRndIdvQp_GSO8HqG6LdAcUT9-9SxtDGvgVpymiBNUY3-NvdsbIgPnEU02mH8m5zs/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Cassandra+Upset.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-G4c2z78Zw7bg8TyEsbAuGME1QwxHcihpYpJsqM5vmF_9yES8CKRtNv1BKBFQsI7uXo0CFtSNKtRndIdvQp_GSO8HqG6LdAcUT9-9SxtDGvgVpymiBNUY3-NvdsbIgPnEU02mH8m5zs/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Cassandra+Upset.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717148468012305218" border="0" /></a>The morning after Chism has been eliminated, Alison gathers both teams. She has come to inform them they are having their trainers switched. The Black Team will now have Dolvett, and the Red Team will have Bob. To top things off, whichever team wins the weigh-in, will be the only ones voting. The entire Black Team seem devastated. Emily says she she has little faith in herself and Cassandra is close to freaking out.<br /><br />Bob is delighted to see the Red Team show up for a workout. He's ready to break them out of their comfort zone as soon as possible. The Red Team are ready to accept the challenge but the Black Team, except Conda, are despondent. Dolvett is shocked by their lack of enthusiasm. Chris is anxious over Dolvett's 'drill sergeant's approach. Noticing Emily's disposition, Dolvett wants to push her past her fears. He makes her run a 10 on the treadmill for 30 seconds, which is something she thought she couldn't do.<br /><br />In a quiet moment, Bob is talking with Buddy about the daughter he lost. Buddy tells about the first ultrasound his wife and him received where they discovered something wrong with their unborn child. It was found she already has problems with her stomach and heart and missing a kidney. The way the Doctors talked to him, Buddy got the feeling they were suggesting to abort the baby as a humane gesture; Buddy opted not to do. After she was born, she remained in the hospital for six months and had 10 brain surgeries within that time. On the final day, Buddy knew something was wrong when he entered the hospital room and saw a room divider surrounding his daughter. He knew then his daughters fight was over. He held her for the last time and realized he had no way to pay for her funeral. Feeling like a failure, Buddy turned to eating as a means of escape.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6XeTsmef6Lv0H6ozP6yz1oGLj2yBQucvQoX7cUl-cXo81Xb1Stq8oYXpL5Zt8jNtg0ahx8iZ1gk0_VnQ3IiIPJo_Sha98-lfJnHp35_ZWndNbOdQTLgm2n6Hz93Td65K2zpZogErCrU/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Dolvett+in+Tights.jpg"><img style="float:RIGHT; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6XeTsmef6Lv0H6ozP6yz1oGLj2yBQucvQoX7cUl-cXo81Xb1Stq8oYXpL5Zt8jNtg0ahx8iZ1gk0_VnQ3IiIPJo_Sha98-lfJnHp35_ZWndNbOdQTLgm2n6Hz93Td65K2zpZogErCrU/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Dolvett+in+Tights.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717148470588698882" border="0" /></a>In a change of strategy, Dolvett decides to take his team to a ballet class. In order to prove to them they need to break out of their comfort zone, Dolvett dresses up in ballet gear as well, including the ballet shoes. All the girls seem okay with his outfit. The girls are shocked to learn how difficult ballet can actually be. Dolvett admits he's feeling like one of the girls.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFlFXF83K6yMJsOLKOOfaliu48xOZw0wrWYiutd0wGdomRNMah2741Ik40MyUoJa_dorAxKie4Kw0JSaRKr-EdiDcJmqVf7tDm7FJ8ySxVZAaVu3wWfzr2BZcQkoNun7gP_5eKmjnAMY/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Mud+Pit.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZFlFXF83K6yMJsOLKOOfaliu48xOZw0wrWYiutd0wGdomRNMah2741Ik40MyUoJa_dorAxKie4Kw0JSaRKr-EdiDcJmqVf7tDm7FJ8ySxVZAaVu3wWfzr2BZcQkoNun7gP_5eKmjnAMY/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Mud+Pit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717148475291078290" border="0" /></a>And now for something completely different, it's time to get down and dirty. For the challenge, each team is brought to a giant mud pit outside. Inside the mud pit are hidden weights ranging from 10 - 45 pounds. There are 40 weights in total. For each team, only one person can be in the mud pit at any time, so each team member has to move as quick as possible. Winners of the challenge receive a two pound advantage. Black team, consisting of all girls, realize how much they are going to need to win. Megan scores first from the Black Team but the Red Team soon passes them as Emily begins to struggle. Kim finds a few while she's out and pulls it up slightly for the next person to come get. This strategy secures an easy win for the Red Team, giving them the two pound advantage. Kimmy is so happy she runs and gives Alison a hug, despite Alison's protests.<br /><br />Earlier in the day, Kim, Cassandra and Emily were worried about being targeted next. Their solution is to approach Conda and suggest an all girl alliance. Without haste, Conda tells Buddy on the Red Team. Buddy is surprised considering Conda still has a brother on the Red Team. Buddy then tells Mark and Jeremy and they conspire who they are going to target at the next weigh in. Conda has already confirmed the rest of the Black Team is stressing this week and will likely lose the weigh in.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Weigh In</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Red Team</span><br />Mark 215-213 / -2 "Yea, I'm not pleased with that."<br />Buddy 294-289 / -5 "It's not so good."<br />Kimmy 169-167 / -2 "That's better than none."<br />Jeremy 289-282 / -7 "I've had worse weeks."<br />Kim 186-182 / -4<br />Total: 22 pounds - 1.91%<br /><br />Before the black team weighs in, Emily admits to everyone "I don't think we're going to do it." Dolvett is shocked, thinking he made some great progress with Emily over the week.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Black Team</span><br />Cassandra 175-172 / -3 "That's not great at all."<br />Chris 185-184 / -1 "I was not thrilled about the change this week. The stress got to me."<br />Megan 205-204 / -1 "I could lose one pound taking a poop."<br />Emily 199-195 / -4 "It's not what I wanted."<br />Conda 231-228 / -3 "I felt like I'm back."<br />Total: 1.21%<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoUbPdiw3JeFfTrvZVVApOZCukJ8iLJ6nER_iCPGX5ESJPpdvX9oP5jlpP8MdhoEOOb8BKYtccw9VEk14t7664vAmffdyfaiKsIsKviAb0S0HTiQ0uGQNhNXfyUeKfNnYPrD1fAUgn2A/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Red+Team+Debates.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoUbPdiw3JeFfTrvZVVApOZCukJ8iLJ6nER_iCPGX5ESJPpdvX9oP5jlpP8MdhoEOOb8BKYtccw9VEk14t7664vAmffdyfaiKsIsKviAb0S0HTiQ0uGQNhNXfyUeKfNnYPrD1fAUgn2A/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E10+Red+Team+Debates.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717148483543858466" border="0" /></a>Red Team has won the weigh in and will now vote someone off the black team. The only person safe is Emily who has won the Biggest Loser for the week. As typical, the Red Team is given an hour to decide who to vote for. They listen to everyone on the black team, but Jeremy is worried because of the threat of the 'all girl alliance'. Cassandra says she still needs to be on the ranch because she's not ready. Chris wants more time because she feels her journey didn't start till Roy left, when she had to learn to stand on her own two feet. Megan says she needs to stay or she's doomed to fail. Emily feels Cassandra deserves to be here and Kim actually backs her up and says she'd rather go up against a competitor instead of people sliding by. Conda doesn't buy it, she thinks Emily is just playing the game and would just as soon vote out Jeremy or Mark if it suited her.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >Voting:</span><br />Mark - Cassandra<br />Kim - Chris<br />Kimmy - Cassandra - close to Conda<br />Jeremy - Chris<br />Buddy - Cassandra<br /><br />Cassandra is hurt she is going home but Kim tries to encourage her by mentioning why the others voted her out. They consider her a threat, and she needs to remember that.<br /><br />After Biggest Loser: Cassandra is in New York and looking for an apartment. She also has a job interview with Condé Nast Traveler, which she feels has gone well. After the finale, Cassandra will return to New Yor for a second interview with Condé Nast Traveler.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-38991501913936650612012-03-01T09:10:00.014-06:002012-03-01T10:45:40.225-06:00Biggest Loser - Coming Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHNd7DobBxYVz3sArRw5r9aX3PdknKQXXBJZpRZ9lnln-sjG0rrqc829NFzAeIziWxzsFkowdruwfq7jDu3c3Xmr9sokESjXXSkmAaJJbrOWs49fpG0EgJE28BIWxUOUEexCSkPAq2dI/s1600/Biggest+Loser.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 306px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWHNd7DobBxYVz3sArRw5r9aX3PdknKQXXBJZpRZ9lnln-sjG0rrqc829NFzAeIziWxzsFkowdruwfq7jDu3c3Xmr9sokESjXXSkmAaJJbrOWs49fpG0EgJE28BIWxUOUEexCSkPAq2dI/s320/Biggest+Loser.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714955892181434482" /></a>In the most recent episode of the prime-time drama series 'The Biggest Loser'; daytime soap star Alison Sweeney sent the teams home. In the wink of an eye, the show transformed from the Biggest Loser Prime-Time Drama Series, back to The Biggest Loser-Reality TV Show. So what happened? <br /><br />For the first time this series, the contestants were separated and focus was moved back to what's been missing this season; inspiration. Instead of the drama filled aspect, we watched as the contestants competed against each other, found focus for their weight-loss goals and motivated each other. Gone was the bickering and arguing and camaraderie was at an all time high when it was revealed Chism was the one to go home. But will this continue to be so?<br /><br />I find it highly unlikely, considering last weeks <a href="http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/21/biggest-loser-quit-mutiny-contestants-twist/#.T0-ZfXk8Xd4">report</a> of the contestants walking off the show in protest of a new twist which will allow previous contestants to come back and compete for the top prize of $250,000. It seems the series may once again degrade back to the Prime-Time Drama it has been this entire season. So what can be done?<br /><br />I think it's high time the producers do whatever they can to save the show. If that's indeed what they want to do. One of the number one ways this can be done, according to others on Twitter, is bringing Jillian Michaels back. But after having left the series already, would she come back? Or does she consider the Biggest Loser the biggest loser? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yh0l1BZwjzAk210oGmBav0ecM5uP4s8fVkkUxVsUEjdDEqtes3bjN75-ci7E6Bfnl_7P6qZClJg90X8EBcHanoDQyBIOwgRXfvvytE6NTZRmTn74EvgI7YBhrFOfEQHomF_KMpZ22D8/s1600/Jillian+Michaels+and+Bob+Harper.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yh0l1BZwjzAk210oGmBav0ecM5uP4s8fVkkUxVsUEjdDEqtes3bjN75-ci7E6Bfnl_7P6qZClJg90X8EBcHanoDQyBIOwgRXfvvytE6NTZRmTn74EvgI7YBhrFOfEQHomF_KMpZ22D8/s320/Jillian+Michaels+and+Bob+Harper.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714955975713086018" /></a>It's always been my thought she'll one day come back. Primary reason involves an article of last year where she was quoted as saying, "I want to start a family. I'd like to take a year off of television ... I'm in the middle of the adoption process... putting all my energy into that for awhile... And then back to TV later in 2012". So is returning to the Biggest Loser beyond unreasonable to consider?<br /><br />It might be interesting to note the tweets from both Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper of February 29th, 2012.<br />"@MyTrainerBob - I was working with @jillianmichaels today. Love!!"<br />"@JillianMichaels - Look what the cat dragged in! The team's back together again. Me and Bob Harper in the studio for an upcoming podcast."<br />What could the two be talking about? Perhaps they'll release information that they'll be working together again soon? Won't it be interesting to listen to her podcast with Bob Harper when it's available. So what do you think? Would you love to see Jillian Michaels return? What are your thoughts?<br /><br />We (at least I) can only hope next season begins with Patrick Duffy in the shower, relieved to find out Biggest Loser 13 was only a dream, and Jillian Michaels is still on the show.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-64207583863410180052012-02-28T19:16:00.019-06:002012-12-12T16:09:03.514-06:00Biggest Loser S13E09 - Going Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGbkcbA8Qxdwh2BYYzRFduhEwuzNm4M8boeLfO9lzVaFep1bpxRvj2yZjNPO0QzX5b0YYkqDqfjaWG31jIFrXpE6LDrf9yJSFdgtpsBoFOCmclKNkY-PIJ0BXpDTjWxmTnBB1zEuagY8/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Alison+Sends+Teams+Home.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714626395881855442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGbkcbA8Qxdwh2BYYzRFduhEwuzNm4M8boeLfO9lzVaFep1bpxRvj2yZjNPO0QzX5b0YYkqDqfjaWG31jIFrXpE6LDrf9yJSFdgtpsBoFOCmclKNkY-PIJ0BXpDTjWxmTnBB1zEuagY8/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Alison+Sends+Teams+Home.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 315px;" /></a>It's a strange new week for the Biggest Loser, and Alison picks up exactly where last week left off. It's still the elimination room and Alison has the Red Team join the Black Team. She informs both teams they are going home. But it won't be a few simple days. Each contestant is going home for 18 days. However, there WILL be a weigh in almost as soon as they come back. To motivate each contestant, she offers immunity to ANYONE who can lose 5% of their current body weight. Even if the team loses, immunity will still be an option. So if everyone can lose 5%, no one will go home. Alison breaks it down to how much each will need to lose in order to have immunity.<br />
Immunity Targets: Jeremy 16, Chris 10, Mark 12, Kim 10, Emily 11, Megan 11, Kimmy 9, Cassandra 10, Conda 13, Chism 13 and Buddy 16.<br />
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After Alison's prompts, the contestants leave the elimination room and head home. The next ten minutes, video is available of each team making it home and greeted by friends, family and former team-mates. But the welcome home is short lived as a DVD is provided for each contestant. Of course, it's Alison who has an immediate challenge. The Biggest Loser has provided a rowing machine for all still in the game. The challenge will be make 10,000 meters before anyone else. The winner will win one dollar for every meter they row. That's a total of $10,000. The winner will be announced when they get back to the ranch. Everyone is ready for the challenge, but from the off-set think Emily is the biggest competitor. Jeremy believes he's got a strategy by going easy at first, then giving his all to make a come-back. His sister Conda hopes to win so she can embarrass Jeremy in front of all his friends. Chism, Kim, Mark and Emily start off leading the pack. In the middle of the pack are Conda, Jeremy, Megan and Cassandra. Those at the bottom of the pack are Kimmy, Buddy and Chris. Chris and Conda start struggling and have to rest for a bit, but both want to at least finish the challenge. Everyone finally finish, but the winner is not revealed yet.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWOE20kh7v_bkPv6-EYYphmfelBBijfxQ2lqSKNt42E9aZo9s4ZTEpfQtUHx8e0tAdFXpYZqZeznfs_mZqNnwNOMBIek2rt2EVwiwBrcdoMPsnj4ydyCKsCTMsNcuCOYzZSHCq1KWX7Q/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Emily+at+Bakery.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714627978599546210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSWOE20kh7v_bkPv6-EYYphmfelBBijfxQ2lqSKNt42E9aZo9s4ZTEpfQtUHx8e0tAdFXpYZqZeznfs_mZqNnwNOMBIek2rt2EVwiwBrcdoMPsnj4ydyCKsCTMsNcuCOYzZSHCq1KWX7Q/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Emily+at+Bakery.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 261px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a>The rest of the episode is filled with each contestant as they struggle at home, amid countless distractions such as family and friends. A few even tempt themselves by seeing if they can give up on some of the food they once loved and ate regularly. Emily wanders into a bakery and practically drools over all the sweet treats, but opts to go with a hot tea as her friend orders a fruit tart. Buddy visits a fast food restaurant he used to frequent and orders a hot dog, soda and fries. He smells all the food and ponders eating it, but he decides to throw it all away instead. Jeremy is out spending time with his friends but instead of beer, opts for water and instead of some of his favorite meals the rest are eating, he eats simply. Chris has another distraction, she's looking over all the problems in the house that need work. For Cassandra, she's a baker and bakes her favorite peanut butter, chocolate kiss cookies with her family. She samples the smallest bit of dough and limits herself to only one cookie. It's a difficult task for her, but she's successful. She only eats one cookie and savors each bite. She gives the rest of the cookies to everyone else. As everyone else is being tempted, Chism is spending time with his girlfriend and hanging out with his band. He performs a few numbers with his group but wants to make sure he gets back to working out.<br />
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The contestants make it back to the ranch and are given a last chance workout. Dolvett says he 'missed them', meaning he has missed inflicting pain. Bob actually proves the point as he has Chris on the ground gasping for breath. She appears to be in trouble, but soon catches her breath and continues on.<br />
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Before the weigh in, the results of the challenge are given. Chris-54:24, Buddy-51:13, Cassandra-48:38, Kimmy-47:59, Conda-45:09, Megan-44:34, Jeremy-43:20, Emily-43:03, Kim-42:33, Mark-41:05, Chism-40:58<br />
Chism just barely beat his dad by 7 seconds and wins the $10,000.00<br />
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Weigh-In<br />
Red Team<br />
*Buddy 317 / 294 / -23 "I don't even know what to say right now. I'm beyond words."<br />
*Jeremy 309 / 289 / -20 "I did this at home by myself. I don't fear going home now."<br />
*Kimmy 179 / 169 / -10 "I got a double digit. Oh my god!"<br />
Mark 226 / 215 / -11 "@#$%!"<br />
Kim 193 / 186 / -7 "I'm not happy about that number at all."<br />
* Has met their 5% and are immune.<br />
5.81%<br />
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Black Team<br />
*Conda 245 / 231 / -14 "Like Kim I have to find my balance between working out and being a mom."<br />
*Emily 216 / 199 / -17 "That is exactly what I wanted."<br />
*Megan 217 / 205 / -12 "I'm starting to be more confident."<br />
*Chris 196 / 185 / -11 "That feels good. That feels real good."<br />
*Cassandra 188 / 175 / -13 "All right! I really did not want to be the one to go home." <br />
Chism 293 / 282 / -11 <br />
* Has met their 5% and are immune.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjrLhgN5uoCz-TJdy_4rHx4DcVesXolxmpsV6AAg4mNxrJdd8JZqPeYcebuYr9UOwCuhMoywQP2p03dH_ahP0FB9wu3n8pbeiIqh3q7eGPLjzmcWr7scUIX8euRyR4X7JYR1t-fAenqI/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Mark+Says+Goodbye+to+Chism.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714690614762254194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVjrLhgN5uoCz-TJdy_4rHx4DcVesXolxmpsV6AAg4mNxrJdd8JZqPeYcebuYr9UOwCuhMoywQP2p03dH_ahP0FB9wu3n8pbeiIqh3q7eGPLjzmcWr7scUIX8euRyR4X7JYR1t-fAenqI/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E09+Mark+Says+Goodbye+to+Chism.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: right; height: 222px; margin: 0 0 10px 10px; width: 320px;" /></a>The weigh in room is silent as Chism's results are revealed. His team needed 15 pound to win the weigh in and he need to lose 13 to win immunity. His dad breaks down and demands he take Chism's place to go home. Chism tells Mark he wouldn't live with himself if his dad goes home but Mark stresses he is 43 and 215 pounds and his son needs to be there. Chism reminds his father he has no control. Mark's rebuttal is to ask for two plane tickets because if he can't take his son's place, he's going home too. Chism tells his father if he receives a second plane ticket home, he's going to throw it away. Though he realizes it's going to be harder at home, he does not want his dad to leave, just because he has to go. Mark finally relents and Dolvett tells Mark what a great son he has. Alison hugs Chism, followed by everyone else. Mark quietly walks his son to the door.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-34550511031695880112012-02-23T12:08:00.013-06:002012-02-23T16:42:26.129-06:00Biggest Loser S13 - The Ice Cream ParlorOnce upon a time there was a boy who loved ice cream. One day, like many others, he visited the local ice cream parlor to enjoy a refreshing treat. Each ice cream flavor was slightly different but he always enjoyed every last bite. In addition to the ice cream, he always made great friends. Things were just wonderful, till one day...<br /><br />Let's pause for a second so I can tell you what you are NOT going to hear. Being an article devoted to the Biggest Loser, you might think the story ends 30 years later with an obese person swearing off ice cream forever. That, however, is not the case. You see, I'm using an analogy. The little boy is me (or someone very similar to me [maybe you]), and the ice cream is one of my favorite shows; In this case the Biggest Loser. The days refer to seasons, and his new friends are the contestants. Now that I've cleared that up, let's proceed.<br /><br />... something very strange happened. The flavoring of the ice cream was wrong. No longer was it satisfying and refreshing. Now the ice cream was bitter and left a bad taste in his mouth. To make matters worse, the ice cream parlor was now filled with bullies. The great number of people who used to visit the ice cream shop with the little boy, stopped coming. The once great ice cream parlor, was now just a shadow of it's former glory.<br /><br />Stepping back from the analogy once more I have to address what is the problem here. It's as if this 'ice cream' parlor is under new management. The steps they are taking are just not working, and it seems the new manager is not doing enough to protect his investment. Same thing for the Biggest Loser show. Have the producers passed this project on to people who just don't care anymore? What once used to be about encouragement, motivation and determination; has been replaced with catty, game-playing, drama. Instead of inspiring positive change in people, it's inspiring negativity. <br /><br />For example, there is the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biggest-Loser-I-Dislike-Conda-Page/156969541080942">I Dislike Conda</a> page, as found on Facebook. <br /><br />Personal bloggers have nothing but negative things to say; as can be seen in Foster Fitness's article, "<a href="http://fosterfitness.blogspot.com/">Why I am Breaking Up With the Biggest Loser</a>" <br /><br />Even Twitter has a plethora of negative comments such as the following:<br />@HazelzWorld - "just cancel the show. I wont miss it. Conda makes it easy 4 me to not watch"<br />@RunonAwesome - "WTF people?! I'm sitting here getting ready for some vile #BL13 tweets and everyone is giving up on the show!? At least the tweeting is fun!"<br /><br />So with all this negativity, what can be done? Maybe it's time the producers went back to what worked. Using encouragement, optimism and inspiration. It would also help if they did what they can to bring Jillian back. She would NOT have stood for any of this foolishness. Or maybe she saw the handwriting on the wall and got out while she could. I can't be the only person who wishes Jillian would come back. As another example check out Facebook's '<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biggest-Loser-Bring-Back-Jillian-Michaels/234738143285999?ref=tn_tnmn">Bring Back Jillian Michaels</a>' page.<br /><br />I truly hope something can be done. Because I want my cool refreshing ice cream back. I want to meet great new friends, NOT BULLIES. I want my ice cream parlor back.<br /><br />I WANT BIGGEST LOSER BACK!Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-16512818740275896322012-02-21T18:54:00.017-06:002012-03-07T16:16:14.715-06:00Biggest Loser S13E08 - It's A Circus In Here<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOoSd-WgcuzZ9M0qyEJ6FcYusBVoHIlenfcWNnHHFPWNpi_-MjSS2GLuI6HTfHQzIsV9pccKPGbWOcCpaWkf2dUrqwg7P39XOifz8QSmwFNFDuV1P3FAtQSZQ5t3vuM7rnQThnl7YwoU/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Food+Temptation.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOoSd-WgcuzZ9M0qyEJ6FcYusBVoHIlenfcWNnHHFPWNpi_-MjSS2GLuI6HTfHQzIsV9pccKPGbWOcCpaWkf2dUrqwg7P39XOifz8QSmwFNFDuV1P3FAtQSZQ5t3vuM7rnQThnl7YwoU/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Food+Temptation.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712045859238070082" /></a>Cake on the Biggest Loser ranch? That's what happens when Alison brings in Buddy a Happy Birthday cake. Alison goes on to explain that Birthday Cake may come only once a year, but the rest of the year there is always temptations, fueled by a lack of self-control. Buddy suddenly realizes he may actually NOT be having any cake. It's actually temptation time, and this time the reward is the ability to change the game. Bringing the contestants to another room, it's filled with everyone's favorite foods. The foods include a wide range of selections, from peanut butter cups to fried chicken. From apple pie, to venison steak. Also available is Crab Rangoon, mozzarella sticks and marinara sauce, pizza, burritos, glazed donuts and pasta. Alison notices the deer meat and asks who's favorite that is. Kimmy admits to it being her, and says the majority of the deer meat her family enjoys is the result of her car hitting 12 deer. Banter aside, the contestants are each given 3 minutes to eat. Whoever eats the most can change the teams however they want, and they will remain anonymous. Unlike previous seasons, almost half of the contestants consume something. Mark eats 2 plates of deer meat for a total of 312 calories. Chris heads for the pepperoni pizza and has a few peanut butter cups for dessert, caloric total is 1,039. Chris eats hoping to win because she feels expendable to the rest of her team. Chism decides not to eat, he realizes too much can go wrong, even if teams are split in his favor. Also refusing to eat are Kimmy, Conda, Megan and Emily. Kim thinks it'll be easy to work off 210 calories so enjoys a peanut butter cup. Cassandra decides to eat a piece of pizza but starts to have a difficult time. She finally finishes and a few peanut butter cups for a total of 619 calories. Jeremy does not eat, but figures that Daphne is likely going to eat as much as she possibly can so she can win. He admits if he were in her position he'd do the same. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Nolbwgysw3AMb1XI96sOs4dIQiahlklLhBF5Ln0v0WBeFBz__Ra2Yoo3dgzcgu9sci9waJGe_hkSbWrsi1xl0ukFj2gChKuQ8SvcHpFPQOatAtDHv5Es4U0OyOQlxpWzgoQn3xRlRCw/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Alison+Sweeney+Disgusted.JPG"><img style="float:RIGHT; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Nolbwgysw3AMb1XI96sOs4dIQiahlklLhBF5Ln0v0WBeFBz__Ra2Yoo3dgzcgu9sci9waJGe_hkSbWrsi1xl0ukFj2gChKuQ8SvcHpFPQOatAtDHv5Es4U0OyOQlxpWzgoQn3xRlRCw/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Alison+Sweeney+Disgusted.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712045845163715170" /></a>Enter Daphne, as Jeremy thought, she stats clearing the table of peanut butter cups. Ultimately she finishes 9 plates for a total of 1,890 calories. As she's eating, Alison looks disgusted. The teams are brought back in and Alison relates how many calories the winner ate. Everyone looks shocked and horrified, including those who also ate. But the biggest shock for the teams is to learn the change up the winner wants was to simply switch Jeremy with Conda. Jeremy is confused as is the rest of the teams. They expected teams to be shifted favoring one side, but this seemed to be just revenge. Buddy realizes with the addition of Jeremy on their team, whoever switched things up helped their team. <br /><br />Later, the teams are discussing the challenge and Jeremy says it was a personal attack, and nothing more. He recalls Bob telling them to not make personal decisions. As they try to figure out who the culprit was, the other eaters fessed up to what they ate, but the person who won, does not admit it. All fingers point to Daphne, but she denies it. Bob enters the ranch and is shocked to learn of the simple switch. When Bob talks to Jeremy, he tells Bob he realizes it's Daphne. Bob agrees it was likely her.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoiyDOxGO-FRjBMtUzurs8OeoYR8JQQP48yZHMO7AmWnMLsqrMe938z5jGefP2ink2sNhwz7BBM85GZ_Tz9iKIU5Jtqp2XPmANM51FE6yIDlnKtHz7F2Hfp9Z2-RCP9BeM9Ern-yMItw/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Slide+Puzzle.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJoiyDOxGO-FRjBMtUzurs8OeoYR8JQQP48yZHMO7AmWnMLsqrMe938z5jGefP2ink2sNhwz7BBM85GZ_Tz9iKIU5Jtqp2XPmANM51FE6yIDlnKtHz7F2Hfp9Z2-RCP9BeM9Ern-yMItw/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Slide+Puzzle.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712045861099982482" /></a>The next challenge is in a freight yard and involves moving around 200 pound puzzle piece. In this 'slide' type puzzle, the first team to complete the puzzle wins a two week trip to the Biggest Loser Fitness Resort. Having extra players, the black team sits out Chris and Daphne. As if Daphne needs to isolate herself any more than she already is. Because the puzzle is huge, each team needs to position themselves over the entire course and call out to the other team members where to move the pieces. Chism and Mark are chosen from each team to be the caller. They each utilize a numbering system to better identify the pieces, but Chism's inexperience is no match for Mark's experience. Red Team easily wins the challenge.<br /><br />Bob continues to convince Daphne into coming clean about her being the one who switched up Jeremy and Conda. She's adamant not to because she wants to remain anonymous like she's supposed to. He tells her they all know it's her and the more she denies it, the more she looks like a liar. Finally, she agrees, but the damage is done and the contestants are not shocked to learn it was her. As the week continues, Daphne deciphers the team is going to throw the challenge to try and get rid of her.<br /><br />Weigh In:<br />Red Team<br />Jeremy 320 / 309 / -11<br />Kim 200 / 193 / -7<br />Mark 234 / 226 / -8<br />Kimmy 184 / 179 / -5<br />Buddy 329 / 317 / -12<br />Total 43 Pounds / 3.39%<br /><br />Black Team<br />Chris 201 / 196 / -5<br />Megan 219 / 217 / -2<br />Chism 298 / 293 / -5<br />Cassandra 189 / 188 / -1<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIe7Qkf-Asawom64PoewaUcffO1JCW7CFcO-pjMBppOyC99p2i6app1pzWp6QQ9paMuQvTba-pgNjQhWXQldU4XLENmz1QwYEOHmBb1rYnrs0pLFc5LC81Mpp7OxTlypQuZRh5YYsYW0/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Dolvett+scolds+Daphne.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIe7Qkf-Asawom64PoewaUcffO1JCW7CFcO-pjMBppOyC99p2i6app1pzWp6QQ9paMuQvTba-pgNjQhWXQldU4XLENmz1QwYEOHmBb1rYnrs0pLFc5LC81Mpp7OxTlypQuZRh5YYsYW0/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E08+Dolvett+scolds+Daphne.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712045850130588930" /></a>Looking at the results, Bob finally has to speak up. He says he's not stupid and knows what's going on. The contestants are trying to control their own destiny in the game. Daphne then interjects and says they are doing this in retaliation for what she did earlier. She again affirms she did it specifically to keep Bob as a trainer. Jeremy says he's okay with what Daphne ate, but he's questioning the choice she made when she had the ability to change the teams. He thinks it was a vindictive and dumb move. Daphne cuts him off and says she's not 'here' for the game, she's 'here' to get healthy. Seeing the attack on her brother, Conda interjects a few of her own comments and everyone else begin to murmur. Having had enough, Dolvett shuts everyone up and tells Daphne this is all childish. Alison tries to move things along by continuing the weigh in.<br /><br />Emily 218 / 216 / -2<br />Conda 245 / 246 / +1<br />Daphne 224 / 226 / +2<br />Total 12 Pounds / .75%<br /><br />Elimination Room:<br />Chris - Chism<br />Cassandra - Daphne<br />Emily - Daphne<br />Megan - Daphne<br />Daphne - Conda<br />Conda - Daphne<br /><br />No surprises during the elimination. It's almost drama free till Conda decides to tell Daphne she doesn't hold grudges and the choice was not personal. Daphne tries to stop her and say she wants to go quietly and drama free, but Conda refuse to let up till she's had her word, despite Daphne's protests. Cassandra finally tells Daphne to stop as Conda continues to force her word in. Alison puts a stop to it and Daphne gets up to leave. There are no hugs, or farewells.<br /><br />Now home, Daphne is much happier and drama free. Since her time on the Biggest Loser, she's gone from 271 to 200 pounds. She's proud to report she's down from four medications to only one. She informs us she suffers from atrial fibrillation, which is now under control and hopes to be off her CPAP machine soon.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-81481825357943488282012-02-14T18:49:00.017-06:002012-02-22T12:37:12.179-06:00Biggest Loser S13E07 - If Looks Could KillAfter Adrian is eliminated, the Red Team walk back into the Kitchen one at a time, where the Black Team is waiting anxiously to see who was eliminated. Daphne is hurt realizing Adrian went home because no one liked him instead of him being a weak link. Conda informs her that despite a nine pound weight loss, Adrian was a weaker link than most. The two argue and Conda says it wasn't about him not being liked, and Daphne doesn't know what she's talking about. When Daphne reminds Conda about her list of complaints and when she pretended to kick Adrian at the beach, Conda finally gives up and turns her back on Daphne. If looks could kill, Conda would be seriously in trouble.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejkQuW9s8pHyC21g3-RlW_3r5yuF8y7kz4r3a0z2ckNQphxgWOBuOZttaSWnT5I-4aFyar5TBiZaKjFfki48GXWfHMyy5SFowrq3vD4N1mAAGzYLp4Ly9RHV6SigdVLs3O90EsHTZwrk/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Alison+Valentine.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 274px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejkQuW9s8pHyC21g3-RlW_3r5yuF8y7kz4r3a0z2ckNQphxgWOBuOZttaSWnT5I-4aFyar5TBiZaKjFfki48GXWfHMyy5SFowrq3vD4N1mAAGzYLp4Ly9RHV6SigdVLs3O90EsHTZwrk/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Alison+Valentine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709384303331005762" border="0" /></a>In the morning, Alison meets the teams with two heart shaped boxes. The catch for the week is, each trainer gets to pick one contestant from their team. The lucky contestant gets to go home for a week, along with the trainer. At the end of the week, the person who goes home is going to be the only person who's weight is going to count for the entire team. Mark hopes he's not sent home, he realizes it's going to be a distraction. Chism doesn't want to go home because he doesn't want the pressure of having to lose the most weight for his team to keep them safe. Daphne is certain it's not going to be her, considering the looks she's been getting. Buddy also hopes he's picked because of his newborn at home and Chris would also like to go home, most importantly so she has Bob's backing all week. When the decision is made, Dolvett chooses Conda and Bob picks Daphne. He knows Daphne has something to prove and wants to help her. Chris is very upset, stating Daphne was JUST home. Finally, Alison lets the rest of the teams know they do not have the week off. Whichever team loses the most weight will win a one pound advantage. Conda says she's happy Daphne is going home and hopes the both of them can put the past week behind them. They finally 'hug it out' before heading home.<br /><br />Conda and Daphne introduce their trainer to their families. Bob shakes Adrians hand and informs the family Daphne is up against one person. He wants to make sure during the week, Daphne is doing all she can to make sure when they get back to the gym, she's the one who wins the weigh-in.<br /><br />Meanwhile, Dolvett is trying to learn more about Conda and talks with her and her mother. He explains he needs to know more about Conda because she has a huge personality. It's then he learns about her dad who had numerous drug problems. Conda has always felt he choose the drugs over her and her family. The way she deals with this is putting up a defense of seeming to be strong.<br /><br />Back at the ranch, the Black Team is trying to put together a workout which will make Bob proud. They are each having problems devising one and it shows. The Red Team is also having their problems, Roy is absent as the others are working out. He feels tired and exhausted by says he's going to try and make up for the time he's lost. All teams start off strong, but soon fall into lackadaisical attitudes. Buddy notes there is a loss of energy. Black team is having a real good time during their workout. Megan cheers playfully and the rest of the team laugh.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnL-1nUMPbppX44xzhRmLW7FoMXmS9jc-3859nzoEBZAz7Sp0S_djk9vaqivPxux4ZGcn9_VIAIDKeDoQ0A8cDUOmWRrGVcEdiE4E4yESqTUoqKAAU7rACvmHbn8ieeJAaJGf_icKSJU/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Dolvett+Babysits.jpg"><img style="float:RIGHT; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnL-1nUMPbppX44xzhRmLW7FoMXmS9jc-3859nzoEBZAz7Sp0S_djk9vaqivPxux4ZGcn9_VIAIDKeDoQ0A8cDUOmWRrGVcEdiE4E4yESqTUoqKAAU7rACvmHbn8ieeJAaJGf_icKSJU/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Dolvett+Babysits.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709384317293533442" border="0" /></a>Back in Chicago, Bob is doing whatever he can to keep Daphne 'in the game'. He wants her to prove her point to the rest of the team and hopes this can be a personal vendetta for her. Daphne agrees and hopes she will lose enough weight to rub this in Conda's face. Bob stresses how this week she's going to be jogging and running in place only. She doesn't need to be doing anything else. Bob wonders what Conda is doing. In Rockford, MI, Dolvett has Conda doing laps outside mixed with running steps. Dolvett wants to show her she can get a workout anywhere, not just in the gym. As a reward, Dolvett gives Conda some encouraging letters from the rest of her team. In addition to this, he gives her a night out with her friends. Instead of joining her, he offers to babysit her daughter Brooklyn. Conda is worried as Brooklyn can be a bit sassy, (unlike her mother).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4ELpNwzczRwj64FUcAzZ7J0DM0GTOCj5kQ848VdQGKz1Z2pFIQ7j_NwNhJMJkGyxPAZXD86ibeprIYenNZfkIAqiIflZc6I28rUYUDwhsDnrBBGF_K6SSsJyVt5IZGfuUz-j_H9C8iw/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Cassandra+Stuck.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4ELpNwzczRwj64FUcAzZ7J0DM0GTOCj5kQ848VdQGKz1Z2pFIQ7j_NwNhJMJkGyxPAZXD86ibeprIYenNZfkIAqiIflZc6I28rUYUDwhsDnrBBGF_K6SSsJyVt5IZGfuUz-j_H9C8iw/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Cassandra+Stuck.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709384310272234434" border="0" /></a>The remainder of the Black and Red teams gather on the beach for a reward challenge. Whichever team wins, gets letters from home and a one pound advantage. The challenge is going to be an obstacle course where each team must dig under logs, then squeeze underneath them. They will also have a 200 pound dummy they will need to bring with them. Black Team has one extra person so have to sit someone out. Emily is considering sitting out Jeremy as he's the biggest, but with no confirmation from him, she tells Alison she'll be the one to sit out. Cassandra is the first person from both teams to make it under the first obstacle but the Red Team quickly passes them. Jeremy keeps getting stuck, which slows down the entire Black Team. The Red Team ultimately wins the challenge.<br /><br />For the last chance workout, Dolvett brings Conda to her old High School where she started having her life problems. She begins to cry as she remembers the horrible days she faced. Dolvett wants to remind her what it was like to be a team player so introduces her to the schools current girls basketball team. While this is going on, Bob brings Daphne to the Willis Tower (the former Sears Tower) in Chicago. Her task is to climb all the steps to the top of the building. For motivation, Bob reads her the encouraging letters from the Black Team.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size:130%;" >Weigh-In<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Black Team<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Chris 206 201 -5 "So close, One more week."<br />Jeremy 326 320 -6 "It's the worst I've done so far."<br />Emily 223 218 -5 "For me this week, that's good."<br />Megan 223 219 -4<br />Cassandra 195 189 -6 "THAT WAS THE NUMBER I WANTED!"<br />Chism 305 298 -7 "That's awesome".<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red Team<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Kimmy 188 184 -4<br />Buddy 336 329 -7 "I was really nervous, he (Dolvett) wasn't there this week."<br />Roy 261 252 -9 "It's been an emotional roller-coaster."<br />Kim 209 200 -9<br />Mark 244 234 -10<br /><br />Red Team has the highest weigh-in so they win another one pound advantage for Conda.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWpr8cnSxS8AMvNCtjiRegxBQxmTpKwyI1s_C3oifMvKRWOSeEvfEHQste0VvUUIPfaxoJei0hyphenhyphenPrrxJ_MN_xW5xtPFk1in_DkfwG1YxxvZpEqQnPOqTbqkwUrtfawKDV0gldeF5akpQ/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Conda+Cries.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWpr8cnSxS8AMvNCtjiRegxBQxmTpKwyI1s_C3oifMvKRWOSeEvfEHQste0VvUUIPfaxoJei0hyphenhyphenPrrxJ_MN_xW5xtPFk1in_DkfwG1YxxvZpEqQnPOqTbqkwUrtfawKDV0gldeF5akpQ/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E07+Conda+Cries.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709384313269164770" border="0" /></a>Daphne 236 224 -12 "I want to dedicate this weigh-in to the Black Team, my children and most of all my brother.<br />Conda 255 245 -10 - Conda falls short of what she needed to beat Daphne and starts to cry.<br />The rest of the Red Team tell Conda they are proud of her. Daphne says it doesn't feel good to watch Conda cry. The Biggest Loser for the week is Kim, so she'll be safe at elimination.<br /><br />Voting<br />Kim - Roy "This person has had a lot of distractions, the past couple of weeks."<br />Mark - Roy "This person has had lack of focus."<br />Kimmy - Roy "If you are going to be on this team, you have to be committed."<br />Roy - Kimmy "I based my decision on percentage of weight loss since starting here."<br />Conda - Roy "Squeaky squeak squeak, and the stress and the drama, squeak squeak."<br /><br />Roy 306 - 230 "I'm happy for this opportunity." Roy is hoping to improve the Santa image and thinks the world needs to change their view of what Santa looks like. As a role-model for children, he thinks it makes a difference how Santa is projected. Roy wants to start an outdoor adventure camp for kids to help them stay healthy and active.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-77322497417542170222012-02-07T19:01:00.028-06:002012-02-15T11:17:16.136-06:00Biggest Loser S13E06 - Carry On Alison<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48_RZfyIhBPEfUfNDafYEzz_rmMM4BCKn-W817zE5PGi_TTAQfVLLEg5n7P3VUX9pMD48U7vdFg9TOop4YS7cQHO71cNOkeE4cJ2xlwF6WcFjalKS3xLYE0FRw6nL_oo1TQcQU-uH03g/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Buddy+Facilitator.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 208px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48_RZfyIhBPEfUfNDafYEzz_rmMM4BCKn-W817zE5PGi_TTAQfVLLEg5n7P3VUX9pMD48U7vdFg9TOop4YS7cQHO71cNOkeE4cJ2xlwF6WcFjalKS3xLYE0FRw6nL_oo1TQcQU-uH03g/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Buddy+Facilitator.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706972638275682546" /></a>When Cassandra hears the news her grandmother was sent home, she's very upset. Adrian tries to comfort her by saying how much he grew to like her in his short time on the ranch. Then he informs her he didn't vote for her to leave. He also warns her who she shares and opens up to because she can get really hurt, because he experiences it every day. This seems to annoy members of both teams. Emily feels embarrassed for Adrian and Kimmy compares Adrian to a dog with a bone, he won't let go. Mark wants to talk to Adrian and see if they can fix whatever problem is taking place between Adrian and the Red Team. Adrian says he won't talk to Mark on a one to one basis and thinks both teams should be in for the conversation. The rest of the teams are hesitant and Chism thinks Adrian needs to stop talking. He thinks Adrian is trying to draw attention to himself, and he's talking a moment away from Cassandra. Finally Mark and Adrian agree to use a facilitator; buddy is chosen. When they sit down, along with Daphne, Mark reiterates his concern Adrian threw the weigh-in. As the facilitator, Buddy says he sees both sides. He tells Adrian it's not abnormal for the team to wonder if he threw the weigh-in or not. They are still getting to know him and unsure what he's really like. Continuing, Buddy reminds him he can still have the second highest weight loss and still go home if no one likes him. Adrian reads this to mean, if he doesn't make friends in the red team, he's going to be next to go home.<br /><br />Here is a clip of the rest of the teams, ganging up on Adrian.<br /><iframe id="NBC Video Widget" width="512" height="347" src="http://www.nbc.com/assets/video/widget/widget.html?vid=1383748" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br />Cut to a scene of Conda, Kim and Mark talking in a room together. They agree with each other, it's Adrian's turn to go home if he doesn't win immunity. As they are discussing this, Adrian and Daphne are walking outside and Adrian realizes he needs to win immunity or he's going home. Adrian suggests he not focus so much on the problems with the Red Team.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT5bOPIfzfd79fYM8Wkxl6QNocOoa0rK_Krf0PcZJh0UAouAiXggMHsJeQZXBDTkYl9IJ06QKEEqnogOlfnDQbEgwwPZ27iREz7gnDAFXf-DdT5EUttUTRcHSQ9mIGkzcqFqrqfFmLnA/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Dunk+Tank.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT5bOPIfzfd79fYM8Wkxl6QNocOoa0rK_Krf0PcZJh0UAouAiXggMHsJeQZXBDTkYl9IJ06QKEEqnogOlfnDQbEgwwPZ27iREz7gnDAFXf-DdT5EUttUTRcHSQ9mIGkzcqFqrqfFmLnA/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Dunk+Tank.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706972645619827314" /></a>Alison has both teams assembly outside by a pool. The challenge is going to have both teams holding a rope. The rope is attached to a weight, which is counter-balancing their trainer hanging over the pool. Whichever team drops the weight, their trainer will fall into the pool and they will lose the challenge. Whichever team loses their trainer, means they will lose their trainer for the week with the exception of getting him back for the Last Chance Workout. Chism and Chris from the Black Team are already struggling, but the weight has not moved, and the Red Teams weigh is all over the place. Alison does her best to stir the pot, teasing Conda how she probably would enjoy seeing Dolvett fall into the water. 30 minutes into the challenge, Kimmy is awkwardly holding on, leaning into Kim. Mark is at the end of his rope (literally) and the rest of the team is struggling just as much. Finally Kimmy loses her grip. After forty minutes Mark finally loses his grip on the rope, Dolvett simply shakes his head. Then Kim, Conda and Buddy all let go, almost at the same time. This leaves Roy and Adrian to keep Dolvett safe. But the weight is too much and Adrian finally lets go along with Roy. The weight falls and hits it's target, dunking Dolvett into the cold water below. In excitement, the Black Team lets go of their ropes to cheer, alarming Bob. But with the challenge over, the trap isn't sprung, Bob remains dry.<br /><br />Before leaving, Dolvett gives his team a pep talk and puts Kim in charge of taking the team through cardio during the week. What they don't know is Dolvett is able to monitor them. Dolvett is initially impressed with Kim's ability to take control and the routine she's given the rest of the Red Team. But as the workouts progress, Dolvett starts taking additional notes, primarily how much Conda complains, especially about Adrian. She tells Kim how pathetic it is he can't do what she's doing. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNFyMlbSnvrY4FVpTovQpn_kzfrZ6c6K-Tk98vtsXtwlv3EwZg0vXau-0S0vjrkL-r_a4h7mEvg_RZr4FI8ylmyL2NMVU0xGnnMFeerLJh7r6WLfwWd2GwTnqR175aPK9Y1B-igM_jSg/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Jeremy+and+Rachel.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNFyMlbSnvrY4FVpTovQpn_kzfrZ6c6K-Tk98vtsXtwlv3EwZg0vXau-0S0vjrkL-r_a4h7mEvg_RZr4FI8ylmyL2NMVU0xGnnMFeerLJh7r6WLfwWd2GwTnqR175aPK9Y1B-igM_jSg/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Jeremy+and+Rachel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706972653136010738" /></a>Meanwhile, Bob has taken his team on a hike, and utilizes medicine balls along the route. Utilizing the time with his team, he stresses how important it is for them to accept Daphne. Bob reminds them, a strong team goes the distance. As a reward for doing such a great job, Bob says they have a special lunch waiting for them. Meeting them for lunch is Rachel Beller, she takes them to a restaurant and talks with them what they used to order. She shocks them with how many calories are in their previous foods. Jeremy, who's in love with Rachel, is over the moon. He asks Rachel if they can consider this their first date, to which she agrees; joking of course.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWYJIDyf8K9QKlGFY3mlwVosCYGDO74_iBZeQdOz_rs7cdBmNnViyhbjpeQ37K5wD_oZcSkduJngwXuMmn-nBmHz_uKa-_f7jHS3uSrK0z4ue6vTfY7pVl-mu5Njz8CLeqpzLUQvJ7Fo/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Dolvett+and+Adrian.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWYJIDyf8K9QKlGFY3mlwVosCYGDO74_iBZeQdOz_rs7cdBmNnViyhbjpeQ37K5wD_oZcSkduJngwXuMmn-nBmHz_uKa-_f7jHS3uSrK0z4ue6vTfY7pVl-mu5Njz8CLeqpzLUQvJ7Fo/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Dolvett+and+Adrian.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706972641313828498" /></a>Just before the last chance workout, Dolvett is able to meet with his group. He tells Kim how wells she did. Then he concentrates on Conda's complaints. He pulls out a list of complaints he heard Conda make. Most of them involve Adrian. He tells her she needs to stop worrying about Adrian. As they enter the gym for last chance workout, Dolvett pulls Adrian aside to talk to him. He tells him what he needs to do to fix the dysfunction. Instead of just telling everyone else how good he can be, show them. He also needs to stop worrying about what everyone else thinks about him. He needs to fix himself, not the others. Adrian thinks the other team is intimidated by him. Dolvett suddenly realizes Adrian's biggest problem is he doesn't listen to what people are trying to tell him.<br /><br />Weigh-In:<br />Read Team<br />Conda 263 255 -8 "I'm super relieved"<br />Kim 215 209 -6 "You always want more."<br />Roy 268 261 -7 "It's not quite what I wanted but it's a step in the right direction."<br />Kimmy 193 188 -5 "I worked for every pound, I promise you."<br />Mark 251 244 -7 "That's awesome...I feel really good."<br />Buddy 345 336 -9 "My big reason for coming here is I have a newborn and I want to be healthy in 25 years."<br />Adrian 334 325 -9 Does a quick dance, "I can deal with that. Most definitely."<br />2.73%<br /><br />Black Team<br />Daphne 244 236 -8 "I feel really, really good." <br />Cassandra 200 195 -5 "I'm in the 100's." She kisses goodbye to the 200's.<br />Chris 211 206 -5 "It's about a pound less than what I was looking for."<br />Megan 229 223 -6 "Bob kind of tapped into my head a little bit, the real competitive side of me."<br />Emily 230 223 -7 "Thank you!"<br />Jeremy 338 326 -12 "I've had great success every time I've been up here."<br />Chism 318 305 -13 "Yea! Wooh! That is the biggest number I've had since I've been here. Really excited about that."<br />3.16%<br /><br />Red Team<br />Roy - Mark "No one deserves to go home. So who can excel and exceed at home."<br />Kim - Adrian "He didn't really gel well with the team."<br />Adrian replies. "I was never even given a chance."<br />Kim: "I think the way you came into the game was kind of wild and that turned a lot of people off."<br />Conda - Adian "The person I voted for, things were rough at first, but I saw you improve yourself. But every other person on this team is a part of my family. No matter what I try to say to help you, you refuse to believe me."<br />Adrian reminds her of the list Dolvett had of her complaints against him. He feels she's being hypocritical. <br />Conda: "I can Roy grandpa, Kim is like my sister, Kimmy is like my mom, they are like my brothers. I'm sorry we don't have a close relationship. I can't vote for them, I'm NOT voting for them." <br />Conda continues to keep talking, but Adrian has had enough, he turns to Alison and says, "Carry on Alison."<br />Adrian - Mark (Votes because he has the fewest medical problems and weight to lose).<br />Mark - Adrian "Short and sweet... What I see in the gym and weight loss. I don't think this person has given all they have. I'm almost 100 pounds less than you, there was only a 2 pound difference, I think you could have done more."<br />Adrian - "Thank you Mr. Youth Pastor. This is the last supper, and I won't be sitting at this table. You guys enjoy your meal. And I'm glad you'll be able to sleep good tonight."<br />Buddy - Adrian "This is a season about no excuses. The person I voted for keeps making excuese. And keeps pointing fingers at other people and saying you didn't accept me. Excuse, excuse, excuse. I will rest well tonight."<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLB83wPrhK9rEJlV8ksovZD56K1DQu8Wd9fRgHy_zglsX0GilwSHk-FKVdYIEs4GfolxypQooir5iqyoI_BYen4g9ZYAbfNGuVA1PaR2Xr_a1jiEQrAcrANEFIzrBQg0ZetsQ6h_g49A/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Adrian+Leaves.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLB83wPrhK9rEJlV8ksovZD56K1DQu8Wd9fRgHy_zglsX0GilwSHk-FKVdYIEs4GfolxypQooir5iqyoI_BYen4g9ZYAbfNGuVA1PaR2Xr_a1jiEQrAcrANEFIzrBQg0ZetsQ6h_g49A/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Adrian+Leaves.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706972635955955394" /></a>As the final vote is revealed, Adrian is not shocked. Before leaving he has his final words to everyone. He's upset they never even tried to include him in the 'team'. Hurt and upset, he gets up quickly and walks away. Mark rushes over to Adrian, but Adrian shuts him down saying they don't have anything to talk about. Suddenly Adrian walks back in and requests none of them hug his sister when they break the news to her out of respect for him. Angrily, Adrian leaves the set, behind Alison. <br /><br />Adrian says the time on his ranch was a struggle. Starting on Biggest Loser he was 420 pounds, now he weighs 320 pounds. He's now back at work for his production company, but also has a nonprofit organization he works for. He hopes to to complete his first album by the finale. and take his nonprofit organization worldwide.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-46712892636822267072012-02-02T08:47:00.000-06:002015-04-08T10:34:46.553-05:00"The Biggest Loser" (Completely Unbiased & Neutral) Tweets of the Week, Season 13 Week 5 edition*<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKjDAon58Ltho8yYUxXyJ_qeWhK8zC3lREjAeN6-gLU4JM02SdXS1crB8TQ-rjNufr2o-jn8T_f6wz1qVsx0O9yEeEGvYFsVkW-L0BMXBjaB_G4HN1gqbPM_i2vTqoShm8K7tM1KD2Q4/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Red+Team+Complaining+Bitches+Complainers.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKjDAon58Ltho8yYUxXyJ_qeWhK8zC3lREjAeN6-gLU4JM02SdXS1crB8TQ-rjNufr2o-jn8T_f6wz1qVsx0O9yEeEGvYFsVkW-L0BMXBjaB_G4HN1gqbPM_i2vTqoShm8K7tM1KD2Q4/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Red+Team+Complaining+Bitches+Complainers.JPG" height="296" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707566934529124610" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" width="320" /></a>Last time I checked, this show was called, ‘The Biggest Loser’, not ‘The Biggest Complainer’ or ‘The Whiniest Loser’ or ‘Send Conda Home Now She’s Such A Loser, Loser’. But that’s certainly the vibe I’m getting after going over the past tweets from Tuesday night. Remember when the show was all about inspiring us, motivating us, and betting on who’s going to vomit first? But now look what we have, a series filled with people complaining and whining. And this is certainly reflected on the tweeters from the past week, and yet, even I sound negative. Because of this, I’ve decided to go in a different direction here and give everyone a completely unbiased and neutral ‘Tweets Of The Week’, because who wants to listen to complainers 17 times a day?<br />
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@ovictorio I guess we don't want to save this season? Re-edit the negativity and attitudes. We watch for inspiration, support and ideas. #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: Exactly my point, but let’s move on to more positive tweets.</i></b><br />
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@AmyCremenBL6 These #BL13 teams need to CHILL with the attitudes.<br />
<b><i>Notes: Hmmm, this may be more difficult than I thought.</i></b> <br />
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@stacigway When did this turn into the Real Housewives of Biggest Loser Ranch? Good lord. Did I turn the channel to Bravo on accident? #bl13<br />
<b><i>Notes: James Lipton called, he kindly requests you to leave Bravo out of this.</i></b><br />
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@Erinxlovelove Tip: Don't watch #BL13 right after #BL11...damn it's like night and day. Day being #BL11, obviously.<br />
<b><i>Notes: Are we just pretending BL12 didn’t even exist?</i></b><br />
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@AnneYantha Seriously?!? NANCY and MARK?!? Conda is right there!!! #BL13 #unbelievable<br />
<b><i>Notes: I’m right there with you, and totally agree. But I wanted this to be more of a Neutral post. So perhaps a change of pace, lets concentrate on the individual contestants. That should work.</i></b><br />
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@hicksie234 I'm sorry what did Kim mean by "pink white whatever color"? #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: A white elephant is sort of a trash present, a pink elephant is the result of a white elephant alcohol present. 'Milwaukee's Best' anyone?</i></b><br />
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@LauraRWalton I think I like Jeremy as much as I dislike Conda. #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: Ahhh, I see a bit of positivity there, even if having to use a bit of negativity. I’ll take it!</i></b><br />
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@JeanneMallory ok why's it ok for Chism? He's so big shouldn't he pull more? #dontunderstand #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: He certainly should. But that seems to be the Red Elephant in the room no one is talking about.</i></b><br />
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@JonHaven360 I think Cassandra is gorgeous just the way she is. (Just one person's opinion) #biggestloser #bl13<br />
<b><i>Notes: See people? It can be done. Positivity at its best. Also I agree.</i></b><br />
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@JayneTransforms Ascot....or hicky scarf?? #bl13 #lovebite<br />
<b><i>Notes: Use your imagination. Or whichever is funnier.</i></b><br />
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@slc0915 I don't like Aqua. Sorry. They're too cocky. They're about to get humbled. #BL13<br />
<i><b>Notes: Had to throw in this differing view because it seems everyone else disagrees. For example...</b></i><br />
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@myopic_review Adrian, you had me at the ascot. You've won me over the monkeybars #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: Yet, despite the good show on the monkey bars, Conda still found something to complain about.</i></b> <br />
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@SunnySinclair I think the aqua team is a breath of fresh air. They want to be there and they're positive! #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: Positivity helps! Of course so does wanting to be there. Right Joe?</i></b> <br />
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@writerchickmc I think in addition to change of diet, the stress caused the Aqua Team to pull low numbers. #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: Stress? What stress? Oh yea, the focus of over 90% of the tweets from this past episode.</i></b><br />
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@Miameow09 Conda brought her attitude again. Oh goody. #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: You didn't mean that, I see right through your sarcasm. Sorry folks, I’ve given up trying to be unbiased and neutral. Like Kim, Conda has sucked me into her negativity world.</i></b><br />
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@JRushJacobs Of course Conda is hating on Adrian already, SERIOUSLY?!?!<br />
<b><i>Notes: Some people are haters and thrive on it. (This is also the response for below)</i></b><br />
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@_LaurenVee Why is Conda rooting against her own team member? What a snot. #Bl13 <br />
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@lifeinblubber - I actually feel bad for Conda....I can't imagine that the public backlash is easy. #BL13 <br />
<b><i>Notes: I almost agreed with you about being sorry for her, then the comment below came in.</i><br />
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@jtrayan Wow. "Drowning our new teammates." What is WITH you, Conda!? #BL13<br />
<b><i>Notes: Hopefully this isn’t her solution for unwanted puppies. (Sorry, was that too much?)</i></b><br />
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@deekcampbell If eye-rolling burned calories, Conda wouldn't be on #bl13. <br />
<b><i>Notes: If the Olympics made eye-rolling a sport, Conda would certainly win the Gold.</i></b><br />
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@FosterFitness I wish Conda had just fallen off that treadmill. #BL13 <br />
<b><i>Notes: And the rest of Tuesdays’ tweeters seemed to agree with you.</i></b><br />
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Well, I tried as best as possible to stay on topic, unbiased and neutral. Hope the producers of the show are keeping tabs on what's being said this season. We want to be motivated and inspired. We'd like our trainers to be unbiased and neutral. We'd also like to have our cake and eat it too. Wait, no! That's what's started this cycle spinning.<br />
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* This article was originally posted on phillyBurbs.com<br />
Used with permission from Jennifer WielgusJeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-62554846427082681022012-02-01T13:11:00.028-06:002012-02-08T16:48:32.714-06:00Biggest Loser S13E05 - Listen & Keep Your Mouth Closed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXINDkVn0YsXySJ-ThRYeE9Ry9pzcK843Mzvphxl_kqyG0HUdN9HMHpiHSAAOT6TnNCsltlGnsFnfiWAAj46phDF-6ythK41MeCfkEWQjoUE6hYZsOC6h6J-pdRaolhLPYCd5kVXOXOk/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Black+Team+Shocked.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXINDkVn0YsXySJ-ThRYeE9Ry9pzcK843Mzvphxl_kqyG0HUdN9HMHpiHSAAOT6TnNCsltlGnsFnfiWAAj46phDF-6ythK41MeCfkEWQjoUE6hYZsOC6h6J-pdRaolhLPYCd5kVXOXOk/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Black+Team+Shocked.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704645572467784066" /></a>The elimination from last week has just taken place, but Alison doesn't release the contestants. Instead she calls both the Black and Red teams to the gym. It's finally time to see if the Aqua Team has lost enough weight to make it back to the ranch. Happily, Daphne and Adrian enter. Right from the start, Conda seems very irritated they have a chance to come back and sneers as they walk in. Alison reminds them if they have lost a combination of 50 pounds they will rejoin the other contestants. Conda's partner in crime, Kim, thinks it's disgraceful they are being given another chance. She wonders if she fails the next challenge, will she be given another chance? The thought is put on hold as the Brother and Sister team weigh in.<br />Daphne 271 245 -26 "One month, 26 pounds, that is amazing."<br />Adrian 370 336 -34 "Boom baby!"<br />Aqua team is ecstatic they are coming back, but Alison delivers the bad news for them. Like the other teams, they will be separated. They each decide they want Bob but neither is willing to relent. Alison tells them they have two minutes to decide and they opt to use the rock-paper-scissors method. Daphne wins and chooses to train with Bob. They will remain on campus for at least a week because during the next weigh-in they will each have immunity as long as they don't gain weight.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutUbLdazx8d_kBssNj-4qlHSkGFDUVWv95vGXRT0TFIINoJBppRC7KnVBh8_ixXIJT3eviK2N0aBHEJnfYRL15dUMvsWn-pc1ouIdubxgX7QuVZkr3i4yHqjx1dfiHJ_fwiTGTVOlkrQ/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Kim+Nielsen.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutUbLdazx8d_kBssNj-4qlHSkGFDUVWv95vGXRT0TFIINoJBppRC7KnVBh8_ixXIJT3eviK2N0aBHEJnfYRL15dUMvsWn-pc1ouIdubxgX7QuVZkr3i4yHqjx1dfiHJ_fwiTGTVOlkrQ/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Kim+Nielsen.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704645575659009298" /></a>Before Adrian can attempt to integrate himself into his new team, they have a little chat with him. They want to make sure he's aware how much they have worked for each and every challenge / weigh-in. Trying to show how dedicated he is, Adrian tells the group he's fully prepared to work hard. According to him, he'd been working out 14 hours a day back in Chicago. He also says he's been running on the treadmill at a speed of 9.0 and incline of 6.1. However instead of inspiring them, he seems to have driven a wedge between himself and the rest of the team, Kim and Conda in particular. They tell him he needs to stop talking and listen more. Tension starts to rise, but Bob comes in to see how his Black Team is doing and is not surprised to see Gail has been eliminated. What does confuse him is it wasn't a unanimous decision. Chism admits he voted for Chris, mostly because she was talking about leaving of her own accord earlier in the week.<br /><br />During a workout, we're given one of Bob's special WOD's (Workout Of the Day). He calls this workout Fran and it consists of three sets. The first set requires 21 squat thrusts and 21 pull ups. The second set require 15 squat thrusts and 15 pull ups. The final set require nine squat thrust and nine pull ups. The hard part is to complete all three sets in under ten minutes. Daphne is impressed because she's able to keep up with everyone who's been in the gym for the past month. Bob is impressed with Chris, who once claimed she was not strong enough.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL2C5oXnTU9ISN0H4PYMgckdb06bXKbXK3K9J5kILRkUKsl-99ghQPlZFIIKQDDEguhCIyX3Zuw0Dkh3TuO-FVI3H03r-V3ougoZixXwOmg9AtwvbNtXisPnAya76Zs91N_PkAVE2tG8/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Monkey+Bars.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL2C5oXnTU9ISN0H4PYMgckdb06bXKbXK3K9J5kILRkUKsl-99ghQPlZFIIKQDDEguhCIyX3Zuw0Dkh3TuO-FVI3H03r-V3ougoZixXwOmg9AtwvbNtXisPnAya76Zs91N_PkAVE2tG8/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Monkey+Bars.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704639069162334402" /></a>Dolvett has his team working on a set of monkey bars. Try as they might, each contestant has a problem hanging on, let alone crossing them. Until Adrian gives it a try, he surprises everyone by working his way across the set of bars. Mark begins to realize Adrian may be a bigger asset to the team than he might have thought. Conda isn't so impressed. Once the workout is done, he exclaims it was one of Dolvett's easier workout sessions and Adrian is still in for a shock. Later, Dolvett is trying to learn more about Adrian and finds out he lost his daughter as a baby soon after she was born. He tells Dolvett the experience has made him stronger because after having to deal with the loss, he feels he can endure any experience. However, it was the loss of his daughter that turned him to food, and gaining weight. It finally came to a head when he passed out in a movie theater after enjoying a large soda and candy bar.<br /><br />The Black Team is doing homework when Bob is gone when suddenly they notice Daphne has left. Emily is concerned and Jeremy thinks it's going to be her demise. The rest of the Black team hope she's doing all she can to lose weight and help her team.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJoF8MvRyjLIZcudGgZD7INtH0mrOw-E_Fll8iDxl5s4kV-ClsQ1EYliI1-jfKAsEapqu8zWdc3BwwurZj41oE4ZYCjz2c0c78rUQYRqd9lvXrryVon5w7mF6wuzHpfXI8nRNXxN-dPc/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Beach+Challenge.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJoF8MvRyjLIZcudGgZD7INtH0mrOw-E_Fll8iDxl5s4kV-ClsQ1EYliI1-jfKAsEapqu8zWdc3BwwurZj41oE4ZYCjz2c0c78rUQYRqd9lvXrryVon5w7mF6wuzHpfXI8nRNXxN-dPc/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Beach+Challenge.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704634461776934402" /></a>Just before a beach competition, Conda and Kim are getting increasingly annoyed with Adrian. They each hope the next contest involves drowning their new team-mate. When Adrian walks behind Conda, she tells Kim she wanted to do a back-kick. Finally, Alison arrives to describe the next challenge. Instead of drowning team-mates, it involves the use of medicine balls. Their is a wall in the sand with a trampoline on one side and a net on the other. Each team must have one person bounce a ball to the other side of the wall where the ball must be caught in the net. If the ball falls to the ground, it is out. Each ball has different point values. The first team to 100 points wins. The winner of this challenge will get to choose one person from each team who's weight will not count at the weigh in. The Black Team take an early lead, current score is 40 to 32. But Red Team quickly pulls it together once the Black Team has a string of dropped balls. They come from behind and beat the Black team 100 to 78.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnKsKZRNX9zRTKZlJff2p9EslCZSqyhoF-seqdO8y5NNEmbZz4lNHrViGAKAlF2gQMnHtP9lPkJwmf84rj8vCxscLXxtu12nUFVZ4S0vsbvUhw0aewSL3q5slbuRmW5GvonW-zVaoC5M/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Eating.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnKsKZRNX9zRTKZlJff2p9EslCZSqyhoF-seqdO8y5NNEmbZz4lNHrViGAKAlF2gQMnHtP9lPkJwmf84rj8vCxscLXxtu12nUFVZ4S0vsbvUhw0aewSL3q5slbuRmW5GvonW-zVaoC5M/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Eating.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704637695766705602" /></a>Later, it's mealtime and as Adrian is about to sit and eat, Conda refuses to have him sit next to her. Nancy wonders if they are actually eighth graders because they are acting like it. She tells them she's getting tired of all the complaints about Adrian from her. Adrian is still clueless as to why she hates him so much. She tells him earlier he told her she needed to step up her game. Listening to all this, Mark thinks the disagreement is petty. He also tells the group if they don't fix the tension, it's exactly what's going to destroy them as a team.<br /><br />Weigh-In:<br />Before the group is weighed in, the Red Team must choose one member from each team who's loss will not count. From the Black Team they choose Megan and Nancy from their own team. Despite their weight not counting, Megan and Nancy are weighed in.<br />Nancy 200 196 -4<br />Megan 238 229 -9 "I am so happy with a 9."<br /><br />Black Team:<br />Daphne 245 244 -1 "No way, this has to be a joke."<br />Bob is shocked and Emily thinks she should be pissed off."<br />Chism 320 318 -2 "I wish I had an explanation."<br />Emily 235 230 -5 "That's okay."<br />Chris 215 211 -4 "Like Emily, I was shooting for a 5."<br />Cassandra 206 200 -6 "That's a good number, but it's so close. I just want to kick it."<br />Jeremy 347 338 -9 "From what I've seen tonight, I can't be upset with 9."<br />Total Loss - 1.72%<br /><br />Red Team:<br />Adrian 336 334 -2 "Well that's okay."<br />Kim 220 215 -5<br />Kimmy 197 193 -4<br />Roy 272 268 -4 "I know I did my best."<br />Mark 255 251 -4 "I would want to be excited about that. But I wanted to help my team more than that."<br />Buddy 353 345 -8 "8 for me is a great number."<br />Conda 265 263 -2 "That is not accurate."<br />Total Loss - 1.53% (Kim is Biggest Loser, so she is also immune.)<br /><br />Having lost, the Red Team spends an hour (not episode time) deciding who's going to be next. Adrian has immunity so they can't eliminate him. In turn, each member says why they need and want to stay. Adrian says he's willing to work for the team and has been trying his hardest, but thinks the change in diet is what affected him this week. He asks if anyone sees anything better he can do. Mark tells Adrian he's playing the 'game', and only losing two pounds is suspicious, considering he has immunity. Adrian says he wants to know more about the 'game' people think he's playing. Conda tells him it's not the time to discuss 'the game'. Buddy tries to defuse things by suggesting they make their way to the elimination room.<br />Kimmy - Nancy<br />Nancy - Mark<br />Mark - Nancy<br />Adrian - Mark<br />Buddy - Nancy<br />Kim - Nancy<br />Conda - Nancy<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtv6e-jXPQ5WcOL5mKOR6jvspBEaFX5c8qR-Qhwz-ZI6BYN-LJQ6hupuUZtRdaN1h6o25Ld8vQmnbhni-bggzcUasRhDPhEgnABquTW20UwXp3UlClw2aziW65g4FVBKTRXKBBaomgreo/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Gail+Stops+Discussion.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtv6e-jXPQ5WcOL5mKOR6jvspBEaFX5c8qR-Qhwz-ZI6BYN-LJQ6hupuUZtRdaN1h6o25Ld8vQmnbhni-bggzcUasRhDPhEgnABquTW20UwXp3UlClw2aziW65g4FVBKTRXKBBaomgreo/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E05+Gail+Stops+Discussion.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704630759169281810" /></a>Once the voting has been done, and Conda has cast the last deciding vote, Adrian addresses the group. He thinks Nancy is as sweet as pie and surprised they would vote her out. He considers voting for Nancy is just 'playing the game'. Conda tells him he has no idea how hard it was for her to vote. Kim says there is a right time and a place for everything, and this isn't the time for him to complain about Nancy going home. She suggests he listens and keeps his mouth closed, as they have told him before. Nancy speaks up to calm the moment and tells Adrian the discussion needs to end. Adrian complies.<br /><br />Nancy started her Biggest Loser journey at 217 pounds. Currently she weighs 178. For her final moment, she shows off her family, consisting of 13 children 55 grand-kids and 3 great-grand-kids. she then begins naming each one. Like the others eliminated, Nancy wants to win the at home prize, buy a motorcycle and travel across the U.S.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-59891309722861485652012-01-24T18:58:00.017-06:002012-01-25T11:02:29.773-06:00Biggest Loser S13E04 - Putting on the MacGyver Hat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAKMCQZa_PQIx8T3_ZKPghUKhTVRqQopvmqtznOJnphmQpqAjItnVer0mgPHvhLUnhyphenhyphenq1MjGEnAW4iFhcvCt7jBZv1I3r033M205RoIsimmUOEBparVM6iEaJyEf4YSRWS_qUEyTAaqs/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Battering+Ram.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAKMCQZa_PQIx8T3_ZKPghUKhTVRqQopvmqtznOJnphmQpqAjItnVer0mgPHvhLUnhyphenhyphenq1MjGEnAW4iFhcvCt7jBZv1I3r033M205RoIsimmUOEBparVM6iEaJyEf4YSRWS_qUEyTAaqs/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Battering+Ram.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701604575574374258" border="0" /></a>Being only an hour long episode, the episode begins right into a challenge. The two teams meet outside in a 'battering ram' obstacle course. But Red Team is minus Buddy, who has gone home for the week as his wife is expecting. Alison informs them he will be back for the weigh-in. For this challenge, both teams will be given a battering ram. As they start out, they will be given a question they must answer with two choices. Before them are two doors for each team. Whichever question they feel is right, they will use the battering ram to bust through the door. If they get the question right, they will be able to move to the next question with ease, guess wrong and they need to wade through thick mud. The first team through all doors win the prize, access to the gym. The team that comes in last will be denied access to the gym. Black Team is first to answer, but get the question wrong and must wade through the mud. The Red Team is on a roll and makes it through most of the doors without having to wade through the mud. The black team is not so lucky and wades through mud for pretty much the entire episode. Red team wins with Black Team still a few doors back. Roy celebrates his victory with glee, but his wife Chris says he's a 'sore winner'.<br /><br />With one week to go, Dolvett visits the Aqua team in Chicago. He hopes to help them through the last week by having a training day with them. He also does a quick infomercial for the <a href="http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/the-biggest-loser-slimcoach-and-polar-heart-rate-belt-from-mytrak/detail.php?p=367299&v=nbc_the-biggest-loser">Biggest Loser Slim Coach</a>. Aqua team is certain they will lose the 50 pounds needed to make it back to the Biggest Loser Ranch.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeytiO41C19DDcfnue4GP7NmvM8mCuvZBEdIpF4EFcrVLwjaCFbPmsv49scUBKJRzcKANnMVl7kt6WHDiaPPy-O46bF-6VQ-6yQTgdxhOOEH8YxI0esWdwf4LY3QYZhNl1qyjQn58IbE/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Chris+in+Bathroom.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeytiO41C19DDcfnue4GP7NmvM8mCuvZBEdIpF4EFcrVLwjaCFbPmsv49scUBKJRzcKANnMVl7kt6WHDiaPPy-O46bF-6VQ-6yQTgdxhOOEH8YxI0esWdwf4LY3QYZhNl1qyjQn58IbE/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Chris+in+Bathroom.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701606103421542162" border="0" /></a>Back at the resort, Chris is upset and demands the cameras leave her alone. When they remain she barricades herself in the bathroom. Roy goes to check on her as Bob shows up trying to figure out what's going on. Chris tells Roy she doesn't want to be there anymore. Roy tells her she can't quit, but she decides she's going to do what she wants to do. She continues to cry in the bathroom. Conda thinks Chris is doing it for the attention. The rest of the teams fears she's going to go home, just like Joe. Finally, Bob goes to talk to her and she says there too much going on in the house. For so long she's felt invisible and in the house it's impossible to feel that way. Bob tells her what she's feeling is normal, and she can work through her feelings. Chris is willing to try once more, and Bob reminds her not to give up on herself.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOhXHTvnpT2IO-PnTf1psdRmoUaAHHADFHL2w9GWsi0VZovhgwXBoKAyMWzergkVQA3MIqzahMz6jdUCl5EaCsvuWKSARPfVe_c5eDzOqyWHali33vCKbeH6mnL2008fCIZQqTTRjRfc/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Gail+Crying.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOhXHTvnpT2IO-PnTf1psdRmoUaAHHADFHL2w9GWsi0VZovhgwXBoKAyMWzergkVQA3MIqzahMz6jdUCl5EaCsvuWKSARPfVe_c5eDzOqyWHali33vCKbeH6mnL2008fCIZQqTTRjRfc/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Gail+Crying.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701609697237855218" border="0" /></a>Cue the montage music and we get Bob Harper outside with his Black Team working out with whatever they can find. Though unhappy, Bob is willing to put on his MacGyver hat and get the job done. Chism says they don't need the gym because they are making their own gym. For the most part, they are working out using chairs. Lifting them over their head, stretching alongside them or simply walking and running. His training outside is working as best it can, but he's still having problems with Gail. She continues to move slow and cry about something. Bob jokes she'll cry about her shoes becoming unlaced.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwCwQ1sP4yyGfeACD0iuJGF-DhZdDArnGDYYmEQ-Xb2xPhw1kz8c7scULMBCHjdJpI1jS4pxUsl1sWkp4m0-hMdwrKcy8eUgndG-_qU2oH3jv9LcABeUoMfSePwHPxE-jCrsVhmN3We4/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Dolvett+Kicks+Conda+Out.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkwCwQ1sP4yyGfeACD0iuJGF-DhZdDArnGDYYmEQ-Xb2xPhw1kz8c7scULMBCHjdJpI1jS4pxUsl1sWkp4m0-hMdwrKcy8eUgndG-_qU2oH3jv9LcABeUoMfSePwHPxE-jCrsVhmN3We4/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E04+Dolvett+Kicks+Conda+Out.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701611988340938690" border="0" /></a>While this is going on, Dolvett is in the gym having his own problems. Nancy is giving him lip, and Conda is doing her best to resist Dolvett's training. Despite his best intentions, she mutters under her breath and rolls her eyes at him. Finally he's had enough and kicks her out of the gym. He tells her to come back when she's ready to work out. Outside, she starts talking to the Producer and says Dolvett is just pushing her buttons. But Dolvett finally comes out to talk to her and he explains his position. He tells her it's difficult for him to train her while she continues to roll her eyes at him and has a 'smart comment' for everything he tells her. Finally he tells her she needs to figure out why she's there, and when she does, she can come back in. She thinks things over for a while and reluctantly goes back in and apologizes to Dolvett.<br /><br />It's time for the weigh-in and Buddy joins his Red Team. He announces the birth of his son Levi.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">At The Weigh-In:</span><br />Black team<br />Emily 244 / 235 / -9 "I didn't want to think that high, and I got it."<br />Chsim 332 / 320 / -12<br />Cassandra 212 / 206 / -6<br />Jeremy 358 / 347 / -11 "The whole season I can keep getting 11, I'll be happy."<br />Alison: "Gail, you seem very nervous."<br />Gail: "I'm a big gal, and I just want a big number."<br />Gail 302 / 297 / -5<br />Bob: "That sucks. You are a big gal. And a big gal has to pull big numbers."<br />Chris 222 / 215 / -7 "That was my goal number."<br />Megan 240 / 238 / -2 "I feel very disappointed."<br />Total 52 Pounds - 2.72%<br /><br />Red Team<br />Buddy 363 / 353 / -10 "More than my son weighed."<br />Roy 278 / 272 / -6<br />Kimmy 203 / 197 / -6<br />Mark 266 / 255 / -11 "How about that, baby?"<br />Kim 230 / 220 / -10<br />Nancy 205 / 200 / -5<br />Conda: "The pressure is all on me."<br />Conda 275 / 265 / -10 "I definitely give Dolvet a hard time."<br />Alison: "Dolvett, it sounds like Conda does not make this easy for you."<br />Dolvet: "Not even a little bit."<br />58 pounds 3.19%<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Voting:</span><br />As the black team decides who is going home, the consensus seems to be for who is not working as hard as could be, versus the one who wanted to go home.<br />Megan - Gail<br />Chism - Chris<br />Cassandra - Gail<br />Chsim - Chris<br />Chris - Gail<br />Gail - Chris<br />Emily - Gail<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Gail's Success So Far:</span><br /><iframe id="NBC Video Widget" src="http://www.nbc.com/assets/video/widget/widget.html?vid=1380919" width="512" frameborder="0" height="347"></iframe>Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-48738770936107318822012-01-17T19:00:00.026-06:002012-02-03T15:28:24.837-06:00Biggest Loser S13E03 - Heaving & Sobbing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUOtUmIriji1VGbQBD7VbazscC490z6uVUDAeel2NEROd6_9_6DKahh4Dx2Oz3wdUR4kyfgVw4IIC0NaAxidrQTuawRmspGrIQYn9u-gOsUrgIm-ugpqVB2_i9JyKDZ_q0DBVa0lRmGk/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Joe+Leaving.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcUOtUmIriji1VGbQBD7VbazscC490z6uVUDAeel2NEROd6_9_6DKahh4Dx2Oz3wdUR4kyfgVw4IIC0NaAxidrQTuawRmspGrIQYn9u-gOsUrgIm-ugpqVB2_i9JyKDZ_q0DBVa0lRmGk/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Joe+Leaving.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699406901545757058" /></a>The episode begins this week with Joe complaining about missing his family. He says he misses them, especially since Mike (his brother), left last week. His team-member Jeremy tries to comfort him, but Joe doesn't look very comforted when the discussion is over, despite Jeremy's best attempts.<br /><br />The food temptation challenge for the week is a Chinese Buffet. Alison explains one of the biggest excuses for gaining weight is not having enough time to eat healthy, thus spending more time dining out. Before the challenge begins, she continues by mentioning it's going to be 'Face-Off' week. Each contestant is going to face off on the scale. Which ever person wins the weigh-in between the two, will earn a point for their team. Whichever team earns the most points, wins, and will be spared having to vote someone off.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmj2GGR86DmNI97GGFDSzqoEd20-w7VR7DGn5xqRYdLhUQ_cLWPMRP5BBwNJfkiCri-BNykGVaSXch8UFoZAeznESWfv47C1ohattP8sELTANKpV1Y-XG4P8yXSWqFIvmRrzskfImKHHs/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Cramming+Food.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmj2GGR86DmNI97GGFDSzqoEd20-w7VR7DGn5xqRYdLhUQ_cLWPMRP5BBwNJfkiCri-BNykGVaSXch8UFoZAeznESWfv47C1ohattP8sELTANKpV1Y-XG4P8yXSWqFIvmRrzskfImKHHs/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Cramming+Food.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699406903935589186" /></a>But how will the face-off's be determined? That's going to be the point of the food temptation. Both teams, one at a time will have access to the Chinese food. Whoever eats the most for their team will win a two pound advantage which they can keep or divide up. Also, they will be the sole person deciding what the Match-ups are going to be. However, if no one eats, or the teams in calories they eat. There will be no weight pound advantage and teams will be paired up automatically with their previous team-mate.<br /><br />The red team is given the first chance. They are discussing the possibilities about what to eat when Kimmy essentially forbids it. She explains it's like alcoholism, and once they start in it'll be hard to resist further. Roy thought it would be a good idea, but deferred to Kimmy's way of thinking, considering she may be smarter in her decision. Next, the black team is given a chance. Jeremy is discussing doing it and suggests eating a fortune cookie. The team seems in agreement, they will eat. Emily suggest a girl not eating it, as it'll be harder for them to burn it off. When Chism is suggested, he refuses saying, "But Bob will be mad." Finally Cassandra decides she'll bite the bullet, errr fortune cookie. Then when she does, it's suggest another one is consumed in case the other team has the same strategy. As per the rules, the Black team wins the challenge. Conda from the Red team thinks it was just a sign of weakness. Cassandra assigns the teams following:<br /><br />Black - Emily 5.30% (Weight Loss So Far) "Sorry kids, Santa's going down."<br />Red - Roy 6.21% (Weight Loss So Far)<br /><br />Black - Jeremy 5.14%<br />Red - Lauren 5.28%<br /><br />Black - Joe 6.44% "I feel bad, I don't want to take an old lady out.<br />Red - Nancy 4.61% (Cassandra's Mother) "I'm going to put extra cheese in your food all week."<br /><br />Black - Chism 5.54%<br />Red - Kim 6.35% "I know how to compete. Chism's definitely going down."<br /><br />Black - Chris 5.84%<br />Red - Mark 5.83% "I hope that I can beat her, I think it's going to be fun." <br /><br />Black - Megan 4.25%<br />Red - Buddy 7.69% "I think she's [Cassandra] not pairing us up for Megan to win."<br /><br />Black - Gail 4.35%<br />Red - Kimmy 5.94%<br /><br />Black - Cassandra 7.95% "I feel better under fierce competition. And she's fierce competition."<br />Red - Conda 5.44% "My advise to her is to bring it, because I'm going to."<br /><br />Later in the evening, Joe is seen packing a bag. He tells his team he's leaving. He says he misses his family too much and he needs them. He says it's getting harder and harder every day. Everyone on the ranch is shocked and confused, especially his team. Some feel he could have waited at least till after the weigh-in. When Bob finds out he's just as confused, he thinks his team is joking at first. Bob thinks he's using the biggest excuse of "My family needs me". Upset and dismayed, Bob decides to give Joe a call and have the last word. During the conversation Joe says he left for his kids, Bob replies "I thought you were here for your kids. I don't think you gave yourself enough of a chance. I mean, you were going to be a competitor in this house." Joe replies he felt it was the right thing to do, but Bob disagrees. Bob thinks Joe hasn't learned anything and that Joe's excuse is a 'crock'.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0JscO-hFQlkXy9BTS8m18ihk2UDLWPghdQ263KDb2B4_TSd7-NRZ_N_o8oBqxh0Bvp0i1WJi8jCqhxPZGfia02ucn54tRV8oRNSL_xLUq97j5_-ceNLclbCPy453BpL2LNcbkOKHGMY/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Cassandra+Conda.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0JscO-hFQlkXy9BTS8m18ihk2UDLWPghdQ263KDb2B4_TSd7-NRZ_N_o8oBqxh0Bvp0i1WJi8jCqhxPZGfia02ucn54tRV8oRNSL_xLUq97j5_-ceNLclbCPy453BpL2LNcbkOKHGMY/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Cassandra+Conda.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699409967495044002" /></a>During the week's workout, Bob is once again getting frustrated with Gail. As he continues to encourage and motivate her she suddenly starts crying. For the moment, Bob gives up on her and moves on to Cassandra and Emily. Then Bob has a great idea of pitting the two teams against each other in the gym, since it's face-off week. First he has Emily and Roy racing to see who can get 500m on a rowing machine first. Roy gives it all he can, but Emily just beats him. Dolvett then puts Conda and Cassandra against each other, and sweetens the deal with a little bet. The loser has to buy the winner lunch. The contest is a variation of burpies and Cassandra wins. However Conda claims Cassandra cheated, but no one saw her doing this, Dolvett declares Cassandra the winner. Later, Conda upholds her part of the bet and brings in a Subway sandwich for Cassandra.<br />Conda: "Cassandra, I brought your lunch."<br />Cassandra: "Awww, aren't you sweat." Replied sarcastically.<br />Conda: "I was gonna get a cheeseburger, but a bets a bet."<br />Cassandra: "Shocking that you followed through."<br />Conda: "Killing me that I have to do this."<br />Cassandra: Gleefully biting into the sandwich, "Mmmmmmmmm"<br />Dolvett walks in: "I see you lived up to your bet."<br />Conda: "Always."<br />Dolvett: "How does it taste?"<br />Cassandra: "Victory never tasted so good."<br />Sensing the hostility between the two, Dolvett decides to offer a rematch. Conda reluctantly agrees.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSpAKx3CjBk5XZ6e2j1NScKDyH9pSpHzV9f1g83mS3hn-Jg3WNEKWecnDjnlpQxWNizgywypvrZPRX3fUirM2HSzYfO35pFi3hyg7GA9KC1kOjTmEnTBmBc-ebqxFqpMhRiRteIjIgnk/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Water+Obstacle+Course.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijSpAKx3CjBk5XZ6e2j1NScKDyH9pSpHzV9f1g83mS3hn-Jg3WNEKWecnDjnlpQxWNizgywypvrZPRX3fUirM2HSzYfO35pFi3hyg7GA9KC1kOjTmEnTBmBc-ebqxFqpMhRiRteIjIgnk/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Water+Obstacle+Course.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699406905303076770" /></a>For the next challenge, Bob and Dolvett are invited in to coach and support their teams. The challenge is a water relay, each team must take a pail of water through an obstacle course. At the end of the course is block of ice with a prize inside. The goal is to melt the ice enough to take the prize out. The teams race to pump water into a bucket, pour them into a circular bucket spin, over a ten foot wall, and down a water shoot. Whatever water is left after the shoot is to be used to pour on the ice, to help melt it. The red team starts off strong but suddenly begins to lose the edge. Black team can suddenly see the prize inside the ice, but the red team has suddenly picked things up again. The red team pulls the prize out, but all the team members must get past the finish line for them to officially win. Suddenly it's a sprint to the finish as the black team is now struggling to pull the prize out. Bob calls his black team in to start for the finish, but it's too late. Red team wins the prize - videos from home. The prize is a double-edged sword for most of the team members. The red team knowing they have won, means their companions on the other side won't be getting their videos. Chris breaks down crying, because she wanted to see her kids. But Roy is kind enough to give his prize to her. Lauren and Mark follow suite, and give their prizes to Gail and Chism.<br /><br />Later, it's Bob's turn to visit the Aqua team in Chicago. He's hoping to encourage and inspire them so they'll be ready for the challenge of making it back to the Biggest Loser ranch.<br /> <br />Before the face-off, there is a rematch that needs addressing. During the last chance workout all eyes are fixed on the next competition. Conda assures Cassandra she is going to be beat now that she can't 'cheat'. But once again, Cassandra is the clear winner.<br /><br />Weigh In<br />As the winner of the temptation challenge, Cassandra won a two pound weight advantage which she can keep for herself or distribute among two other team-mates. She opts to give one pound to Gail and one to Megan. However, with Joe having left, the Black team forfeits the first point to the Red team. Because of this, Nancy is first to weigh in. <br /><br />Joe - forfeit<br />Nancy - 207 205 -2<br />Red Team Point<br /><br />Megan 248 240 -8<br />Buddy 372 363 -9<br />Black Team Point<br /><br />Gail 308 302 -6<br />Kimmy 206 203 -3<br />Black Team Point<br /><br />Jeremy 369 358 -11<br />Lauren 233 230 -3<br />Black Team Point<br /><br />Roy 287 278 -9<br />Emily 250 244 -6<br />Red Team Point<br /><br />Mark 274 266 -8<br />Chris 226 222 -4<br />Red Team Point<br /><br />Kim 236 230 -6<br />Chism 341 332 -9<br />Black Team Point<br /><br />Cassandra 220 212 -8<br />Conda 278 275 -3<br />Black Team Point<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGGx37OWKf19Vt-usIrg-EX7M4CScffXJvlI4qAzlqdkN7cxZfK9lc5R8lcImfUqg708eqbA6ZSanj9vCYaELc9uw6hSXp8NPB8hiAQYgEc7gRiGzRuRvLO7sURdoO8G3XcrX4JU9dDU/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Lauren+Voted+Off.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGGx37OWKf19Vt-usIrg-EX7M4CScffXJvlI4qAzlqdkN7cxZfK9lc5R8lcImfUqg708eqbA6ZSanj9vCYaELc9uw6hSXp8NPB8hiAQYgEc7gRiGzRuRvLO7sURdoO8G3XcrX4JU9dDU/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E03+Lauren+Voted+Off.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699412544305421074" /></a>The Black team wins 5-3 so the Red team must vote someone off. There seems to be some animosity between Nancy and Kim and when their votes are revealed, they have voted for each other. Nancy does get one more vote, but the rest go shockingly to Lauren. The reason given is she has no distractions at home and it's assumed she'll have an easier time taking the weight off.<br /><br />Nancy - Kim<br />Kim - Nancy<br />Lauren - Nancy<br />Conda - Lauren<br />Buddy - Lauren<br />Mark - Lauren<br />Roy - Nancy<br />Kimmy - Lauren<br /><br />Lauren started on the Biggest Loser ranch at 246 pounds. Since then she's lost 53 and has run a half-marathon. Her next plans are to run a full marathon and to weigh 130 pounds by the finale.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-19347957597296050402012-01-10T19:09:00.020-06:002012-01-23T14:15:26.429-06:00Biggest Loser S13E02 - Too Much Vandalism, Not Enough Working Out<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpaqAindb6sKW_5WeK88xmXCOzy4JIMUIjyCz1OOqdiJEw-qavllxqoLF3JXIQ-vvrLoBQ5nDtVsptVOf1UU5WLox1C4DiW6Ss8oTG7Z5u1EgRrobhKYRZHKMewftXGUkpb8ZLzBWSNg/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Black+Team+Folds.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 190px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpaqAindb6sKW_5WeK88xmXCOzy4JIMUIjyCz1OOqdiJEw-qavllxqoLF3JXIQ-vvrLoBQ5nDtVsptVOf1UU5WLox1C4DiW6Ss8oTG7Z5u1EgRrobhKYRZHKMewftXGUkpb8ZLzBWSNg/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Black+Team+Folds.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696429335861126994" /></a>After a quick review of the first week, Alison greets the contestants and gives them information on what is going to take place during the week. First she informs them, the Biggest Loser on the winning team can assign immunity to only one person on the losing team. Most seasons this would seem ridiculous, but in this season it gives players an opportunity to give immunity to their former partner. But Alison is not done with the teams, she asks for two team leaders from each team to follow her. Emily of the Black team and Kim of the Red team immediately raise their hands. Reluctantly Joe of the Black team and Kimmy of the Red team raise their hands with no deliberation within the teams.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PqZIcX70VuYxijjRDuTPIpD1h7OeCOSIgc8JBgrRdT8URxhIyHt2K8mkbAXGyAocP5vibn7nce2dZIb3UKi4Pgjs9MuXzF9iszRZJRf6TT5vfpS2LNfF9gPxDdjuFwbni2fxh9hKcbQ/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Alison+Shocked.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_PqZIcX70VuYxijjRDuTPIpD1h7OeCOSIgc8JBgrRdT8URxhIyHt2K8mkbAXGyAocP5vibn7nce2dZIb3UKi4Pgjs9MuXzF9iszRZJRf6TT5vfpS2LNfF9gPxDdjuFwbni2fxh9hKcbQ/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Alison+Shocked.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696429310976839090" /></a>The four contestants follow Alison to a room with a table with poker chips on it. She says, "If you thought the stakes of this game were high, we're about to up the anti." With a five pound advantage on the line, each team will bet how much they can lose during the week. The team who bets the most, has the opportunity to win the advantage. But if they lose, the other team will receive the advantage. As a little help, Alison says the previous week the Black team lost 3.64% and the Red team lost 3.98%. With Red team having won the last weigh in they are given the option to bet first. Red team starts off strong with a 3.8% bet, this equates to 94 pounds, roughly 10 pounds per person. Knowing how hard it is to lose weigh the second week, the Black team opts not to challenge the bet, they call the Red teams bluff (if that's what it indeed was). Joe says he's going to let the Red team beat themselves, to which Kim laughs. She informs Joe they are going to beat the Black team, her attitude suggests Joe is weak for not betting more, but Joe knows better. When Red team ends up having to bet someone out, he's going to relax back with a cup of coffee.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GY26urhcQ1riFX780oXeqaP8uxcjVdXxVafbW_KVFcLWUbVpYdpatpNej4xMfM3cKg45HDmTFGhjHi3T_U18B4KXgpK8XeFldAFyVXp7kRkfIBNKGGI8fM8aYFpk7CSMEt6fDO42O5g/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Dolvett+Tag.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8GY26urhcQ1riFX780oXeqaP8uxcjVdXxVafbW_KVFcLWUbVpYdpatpNej4xMfM3cKg45HDmTFGhjHi3T_U18B4KXgpK8XeFldAFyVXp7kRkfIBNKGGI8fM8aYFpk7CSMEt6fDO42O5g/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Dolvett+Tag.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696429566292223634" /></a>The team leaders go back to inform their teams what transpired. Joe explains what has happened. Kim informs her team of their bid, stunning them. She's still very cocky and laughs at how easily Black Team folded. The rest of the Black team fully support Joe and Emily for folding. Kim thinks Dolvett is going to be excited by them winning the bet, but he's rather distressed. He knows losing 94 pounds week two is a difficult challenge at best.<br /><br />During the workout in the gym, Bob refuses to lose another challenge, but finds Gail resting and Cassandra crying in a corner. To make matters worse, Dolvett annoys Bob by using a lot of his techniques. Then when Dolvett spray paints "94 lbs", Bob just about loses it. He ultimately leaves the gym's 'Toxic Atmosphere'.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5TAPMGGCms3NWlaIjGc4dxoNjEnYNFHRNQ6uuLeyWUrCQ7IZ80GxMJICX3qF-m-7nDOslNc3dsbFh1rY3ZA3HKB2FngKLuWkAB3rG3ErVWyE4oND_yrCrI_XvLaetc9ud7G2DUCGidY/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Rachel+Nutrionist.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5TAPMGGCms3NWlaIjGc4dxoNjEnYNFHRNQ6uuLeyWUrCQ7IZ80GxMJICX3qF-m-7nDOslNc3dsbFh1rY3ZA3HKB2FngKLuWkAB3rG3ErVWyE4oND_yrCrI_XvLaetc9ud7G2DUCGidY/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Rachel+Nutrionist.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696429591174728914" /></a>Later, Rachel, the Biggest Loser Nutritionist stops by, Jeremy is immediately smitten with her. She's claims most Americans don't know how to eat healthy, so her job for the day is to show them how to eat healthy. Jeremy says he will listen to WHATEVER she tells him. Kimmy (of the former purple team) thinks it's a bad idea turning the teams into a grocery store, filled with cookies and chips. Rachel teaches the Red team some great substitutions and a few good recipes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jAnY9NC4Pj6SQat9hsRTh6KHt6r0JYTAJ-25STebI74-0cuA5JGsDEAN0jeqfjel1Chf_o49ksX6rnWvSzfzhWQ_Iuz-ZoKH0MuSEdAp_wQ8zk8fy-4KWiD4YGdY2ETR3tXt4yw7BR8/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Reward+Challenge.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8jAnY9NC4Pj6SQat9hsRTh6KHt6r0JYTAJ-25STebI74-0cuA5JGsDEAN0jeqfjel1Chf_o49ksX6rnWvSzfzhWQ_Iuz-ZoKH0MuSEdAp_wQ8zk8fy-4KWiD4YGdY2ETR3tXt4yw7BR8/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Reward+Challenge.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696429596672479282" /></a>The next challenge promises the winning team six months of the Biggest Loser Meal Plan. For this challenge, they will be outside on the docks. Each team must spin a wheel which will bring in puzzles pieces hanging over the water. Once collected, the teams must solve the puzzle, then raise it up before the other team. It's a close race, but the Black Team narrowly wins. Kim from the Red Team is upset, but she's been taught if she doesn't have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all. Frustrated, she zips her lips.<br /><br />Having concluded her assignment on the ranch, Rachel the nutritionist visits the Aqua Team in Chicago. She wants to help and encourage them, so they can make it back to the fitness ranch. Like she did with the Black and Red teams, she gives them pointers and tips using Jenni-O products.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">On The Scale:<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Red Team<br />Kim 239 236 -3 "I'm not happy at all."<br />Kimmy 210 206 -4 "Not what I wanted but I"m still going in the right direction."<br />Roy 292 287 -5 "I was shooting for 15."<br />Lauren 237 234 -4 "Four pounds lighter than I was last week."<br />Nancy 212 207 -5<br />Conda 285 278 -7<br />Mike 345 338 -7<br />Makr 282 274 -8<br />Buddy 381 372 -9<br />2.09% - They lose the bet and Black team wins a 5 pound advantage.<br /><br />Black Team<br />Gail 313 308 -5 "I'll take a five pound weight loss."<br />Megan 252 248 -4 "Four pounds is not enough for me."<br />Cassandra 225 220 -5 <br />Emily 254 250 -4 "I wanted 7, a pound a day. I'm not happy."<br />Chris 232 226 -6 "That feels really good."<br />Joe 342 334 -8 "I was pretty satisfied."<br />Jeremy 376 369 -7 "I'm now the heaviest guy on my team now that Ben's gone."<br />Chism 349 341 -8 "We don't have to go to that room again."<br />52 - 2.22%<br /><br />The Red team has lost, but there will be two people safe. One is Mark who is the Biggest Loser of his team, and with Black team winning the weigh in, Chris (Biggest Loser of that team) chooses Roy to be immune as well.<br /><br />As the Red team is deciding who is going home, Mike raises the question of sending someone home who hasn't been doing a lot of work. Conda immediately smirks and informs Mike he's the one not working hard enough. She says while everyone else is sweating, he's not. It's obvious she has a problem with Mike, and she shows it when they are in the room with Alison. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk7I94jh37DU5wugD5dyCO7f0ajM7_nXE73g85KeOUAQJTgojhzPc1kpIADrdlQtKqV0f2xYVqZCAvPs49iQgyWyXtTrhIgE9Sm5n4AKAto0Vs_MEzHseAhDWht-rVf-cmeZUQ5ikCOI/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Conda+and+Mike.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk7I94jh37DU5wugD5dyCO7f0ajM7_nXE73g85KeOUAQJTgojhzPc1kpIADrdlQtKqV0f2xYVqZCAvPs49iQgyWyXtTrhIgE9Sm5n4AKAto0Vs_MEzHseAhDWht-rVf-cmeZUQ5ikCOI/s320/Biggest+Loser+S13E02+Conda+and+Mike.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696429545491175746" /></a>When making her decision, Kim claims Mike "...slacked and went back to bad habits." Mike challenges this comment and says the nutritionist informed him it was in his best interest to stop half way in a workout and have a snack. Conda tries to argue the point and things begin to get heated till Alison finally urges everyone to 'move on'.<br />Roy is next to vote for Mike and more heated words arise from both Mike and Conda. Once again, Alison encourages them to continue to which Mike & Conda quickly reveal their votes, each for the other. The rest of the teams votes go towards Mike. He's upset by Conda judging him and claims he's suffering from abandonment issues. She claims had she know this in advance, perhaps her vote would have been different. With the majority of the votes, Mike leaves the Biggest Loser Ranch. Since his adventure began, he has lost 56 pounds and by the Finale, hopes to be 120 pounds lighter and nicotine free.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-54633098361605434902012-01-03T19:04:00.027-06:002012-01-11T16:35:17.742-06:00Biggest Loser S13E01 - No Excuse ZoneA new season of Biggest Loser has begun and this time things are going to be slightly different. But I'll get into that in a bit. The show begins and we are given a quick preview of what to expect this season, as well as a bit of foreshadowing to a rivalry between Bob and Dolvett.<br /><br />This year the teams are:<br />Purple: Kimmy, 48 / Megan, 21 (Mother & Daughter)<br />Gray: Chism, 19 / Mark, 43 (Son and Father)<br />Red: Christin, 42 / Roy, 62 (Married)<br />Blue: Joe, 38 / Mike, 40 (Brothers)<br />Brown: Buddy, 41 / Ben, 34 (Brothers)<br />Aqua: Daphne, 36 / Adrian, 34 (Sister & Brother)<br />Orange: Nancy, 63 / Cassandra, 25 (Grandmother & Granddaughter)<br />Green: Jeremy, 22 / Conda, 23 (Brother & Sister)<br />Pink: Kim, 38 / Emily, 29 (Strangers and Former Athletes)<br />Yellow: Gail, 57 / Lauren, 26 (Mother & Daughter)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWf4xCw3015BayGavxMCOOUlb16KVaruNHA53sriw1d9Ib9i4tG1HzTJwOco3mDJY4q4NIBeeQ73IPLj-ubAU1ovloDqFF1VJyEtP35usKyWzVNSDiSzTYpoh7yp9E17NlQ-uZTteXabM/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E01+Losers.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWf4xCw3015BayGavxMCOOUlb16KVaruNHA53sriw1d9Ib9i4tG1HzTJwOco3mDJY4q4NIBeeQ73IPLj-ubAU1ovloDqFF1VJyEtP35usKyWzVNSDiSzTYpoh7yp9E17NlQ-uZTteXabM/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E01+Losers.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694170855541529890" /></a>Alison greets the teams and they discus what has been their biggest excuse for gaining so much weight. Mark from the Gray team says he's just gotten lazy. Jeremy from the Green team says his family has always been heavy and it's just easy to go along with that. Emily from the Pink team says her excuse is no time. Time seems to be a factor for almost everyone as everyone agrees, including Ben from the Brown team, who has nine kids (with one on the way) and Orange team member Nancy who has 13 kids and 54 grand-kids. Kimmy from the Purple team says life was always hard on the farm and Chism's (Gray Team) excuse is an accident he had when he was ten. Mike of the Blue team claims he's a food addict and Christine from the Red team says she's an emotional eater. Buddy of the Brown team is always put things off for tomorrow. He says his daughter passed away 5 years ago, and he wants to start living again. No more waiting for tomorrow.<br /><br />When the introductions are over and excuses have been aired, Alison announces a challenge before they even get into the Biggest Loser ranch. The team to finish last, will be sent home. Alison explains they will be pushed like never before and now have no excuses. Its going to take strength, smarts and sheer determination to become the Biggest Loser; and that's what the first challenge is about. The first part of the challenge is a sprint. One member from each team is going to run a 40 yard sprint. The first four to cross will automatically move into the gym. The remaining six teams will have to compete again. The race begins, but Mark from the Gray team pulls a hamstring and falls over. The race is won by the Blue, Orange, Brown and Yellow teams. <br /><br />The next heat is also a 40 yard dash, with a twist. They will have to solve a puzzle before they can continue. When complete, the wood puzzle will look like a key. Four of the remaining six teams move on, the final two will have to challenge each other. The next four to move on are the Gray, Red, Purple and Green teams. <br /><br />The final challenge will be between the Pink and Aqua teams. It's almost a 'Survivor' themed challenge. Both team members will participate, standing on a platform. The last team standing on the platform will move into the Biggest Loser Ranch. Being strangers, Kim and Emily are worried the Aqua, brother and sister team, will beat them. Determination sets in and the Pink team are able to outlast the Aqua team.<br /><br />Alison welcomes the teams into the ranch with the exception of the Aqua team. However, she informs them they will be welcome back to the ranch in one month if they are able to lose 50 pounds as a team. If they really want to be on the Biggest Loser Ranch, they are going to have to earn it.<br /><br />In the morning, Alison greets the teams and tells them it's time to meet their trainers. Cue the helicopter and motorcycle. Dolvett repels onto the ranch via a helicopter as Bob speeds onto the ranch via motorcycle. Bob thinks it's funny how excited all the contestants are to see him, he's hoping to put them through hell. For the next two hours, the teams will get to work with both Dolvett and Bob, then they will get to pick their trainers. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTlZR5ZGs1ddlpwwi9tEDVRzluBSig9WEt4GZXLilalJ8kS5xO6n7FK3NWJjj3dmKQrru76esmAFve982xeWYyD9nQxC4GqqDACBOMckc4BdioPtLlryu6oJhv_ZDlW6f1aGLjlkYBwo/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E01+Alison+announces+twist.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilTlZR5ZGs1ddlpwwi9tEDVRzluBSig9WEt4GZXLilalJ8kS5xO6n7FK3NWJjj3dmKQrru76esmAFve982xeWYyD9nQxC4GqqDACBOMckc4BdioPtLlryu6oJhv_ZDlW6f1aGLjlkYBwo/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E01+Alison+announces+twist.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694181473936831106" /></a>The contestants spend the next two hours with the trainer till some start puking (and fake puking), Roy from the Red team collapses and Ben from the Brown team starts suffering from fatigue, not remembering his or Bobs name. During this time, we also get to see more of the other contestants, sometimes even more than we really want to see. Finally, Alison arrives to announce a special twist. Each couple will now choose which trainer they want to work with. That is to say, each person on the team must choose a different trainer. This is going to be a season of no excuses and no partners.<br /><br />Each team is given time to decide which one will work with what trainer. They use various methods; Rock-Paper-Scissors and flipping a coin (weight) are two methods used. Finally each team must decide. Teams are decided like so:<br /><br />Green Team: Jeremy, Bob - Conda, Dolvett<br />Pink Team: Kim, Bob - Emily, Dolvett<br />Blue Team: Joe, Bob - Mike, Dolvett<br />Red Team: Chris, Bob - Roy, Dolvett<br />Orange Team: Cassandra, Bob - Nancy, Dolvett<br />Brown Team: Buddy, Bob - Ben, Dolvett<br />Purple Team: Megan, Bob - Kimmy, Dolvett<br />Gray Team: Chism, Bob - Mark, Dolvett<br />Yellow Team: Gail, Bob - Lauren, Dolvett <br /><br />Divided, the teams work with their trainers once more before the weigh in. During this time we get to know the contestants a little better. For example Emily tells Dolvett how she broke her back professional wrestling, and still finished the match because she hates losing. Later, when Dolvett doesn't think his team is working as hard as they could be, i.e. stopping to rest or take potty breaks, he gives them a motivational speech. Dolvett refuses to be the 'Bad News Bears' this year.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">On The Scale:<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Gail 322 / 313 -9 "I worked harder this week than I ever have my entire life."<br />Chism 361 / 349 -12<br />Megan 259 / 252 - 7 "Seven pounds, I mean that's awesome."<br />Chris 240 / 232 -8 <br />Jeremy 389 / 376 -13 "I'm one of the biggest guys on the team, so there is a huge responsibility on me to put up a huge number this week. So to put up 13 pounds sucks."<br />Joe 357 / 342 -15 <br />Ben 396 / 381 -15 "I'll take 15, it's a step in the right direction... But I'm missing my wife and kids."<br />Emily 264 / 254 -10 "A week and ten pounds, that's good."<br />Cassandra 239 / 225 -14 <br />Black Team Total 103 3.64%<br /><br />Roy 306 / 292 -14 "Ho ho ho, that made me happy."<br />Conda 294 / 285 -9 <br />Mike 358 / 345 -13 <br />Kimmy 219 / 210 -9 "I want to say thank you to Dolvett"<br />Lauren 246 / 237 -9 <br />Mark 291 / 282 -9 "I don't think I was much help this week with the injury."<br />Nancy 217 / 212 -5 "That's crazy. I think they did something." (referring to the scale)<br />Kim 252 / 239 -13 "I'm really happy to see this number."<br />Buddy 403 / 381 -22 Gives Alison a fist bump.<br />Red Team Total 103 3.98%<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTwhPVYL8OyB0sJHBiiF5rLlzfvzoyjOLwlUJztfbTMSnZKAPtHxeTQg_PHSvDK2yzCtIaJv3ii35M6mj05_xtU5OUKhfZupQCNdATk36AUe82PwEKyLK7mAKSHM54hZNxUBUwsF6pJ4/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S13E01+Megan+Crying.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPTwhPVYL8OyB0sJHBiiF5rLlzfvzoyjOLwlUJztfbTMSnZKAPtHxeTQg_PHSvDK2yzCtIaJv3ii35M6mj05_xtU5OUKhfZupQCNdATk36AUe82PwEKyLK7mAKSHM54hZNxUBUwsF6pJ4/s400/Biggest+Loser+S13E01+Megan+Crying.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694184689688178642" /></a>With Dolvett's first win, he's ecstatic, but Bob says he's going to be damned if he lets it happen again. Black team must now decide who to send home, with the exception of Cassandra who is the Biggest Loser of the week. As the black team is deliberating, Megan pleads to stay, stating how much she hates herself more each day. Meanwhile Gail says she has nothing to go home for and needs to be on the ranch. Ben says he does have something to go home for, his wife and kids are his life. He misses them too much. He asks the others to send him home. Some of the contestants don't agree and consider sending Megan home instead, but when the team meets with Alison, they honor Ben's request and send him home. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">At home:<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br />Ben 396 / 346 -50 "Ben wants to prove his dedication by losing 150 pounds by the Finale despite being sent home Week One.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-50578305452785905032011-12-31T13:40:00.000-06:002012-01-10T08:53:02.820-06:00Jeffrey Scott’s – Best of his Blogs 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicv4bqVG39slZK1F-OhgZq4NTbE3nq0cAQ0z23W9I5t3JehQejio9ltCh7IOC7iHjB2o8rFmvXrN69_GhAgjtZvOTWhpZmUskrkAmcUrBtH3cu2xlOsNopzyFIHiaVS7Yxa1BdbA71j3Y/s1600/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicv4bqVG39slZK1F-OhgZq4NTbE3nq0cAQ0z23W9I5t3JehQejio9ltCh7IOC7iHjB2o8rFmvXrN69_GhAgjtZvOTWhpZmUskrkAmcUrBtH3cu2xlOsNopzyFIHiaVS7Yxa1BdbA71j3Y/s320/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694607921522678994" /></a>As some of you are probably aware, I run not one, not two, but three blogs. Back in the day I only had one blog, but suddenly felt it was getting confusing with all my Health and Fitness posts mixed with my Science Fiction post. So I decided to launch a separate blog dedicated solely to Fitness. This left the other blog for everything else. However during the next few months I started to do more Doctor Who episode reviews. Because of that, any blog postings of my photography, poetry or other writings quickly got buried. So, I decided to split my blog once more. But I digress - As I did last year I've decided to create a cross-over blog. This will post on all three sites and highlight various postings of each. If you like what you see, please leave a comment.<br /><br />January<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/01/v-reboot-or-something-else.html">Tegan</a> - V - A reboot.... or something else? (Part 1)<br />Earlier in the year, my thoughts on the now cancelled series.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/06/biggest-loser-rewind-s11e01.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – Biggest Loser Rewind - S11E01<br />I start blogging recaps of Biggest Loser Season 11<br /><br />February<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/02/jeffrey-scotts-coffee-klatch-episode-1.html">Tegan</a> – Jeffrey Scott's Coffee Klatch<br />I try my hand at writing a variety blog series.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/02/fitness-product-review-1.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – Fitness Product Review<br />I review one of the Weight Watchers 'Smart Ones' meals.<br /><br />March<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/03/adventures-of-quisp.html">Tegan</a> - The Adventures of Quisp<br />Just to do something different, I did a cereal review.<a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/03/z-fitness-zeal.html"><br />Carrot Sticks</a> – A-Z Fitness - Zeal<br />The year before I started a fitness series. This was the final one.<br /><br />April<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/04/linda-spots-doctor-at-royal-wedding.html">Tegan</a> – L.I.N.D.A. spots the Doctor at the Royal Wedding<br />The Doctor attends the Royal Wedding.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-did-rulon-walk-off-show-biggest.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Why Did Rulon Walk Off The Show?<br />A Biggest Loser Tirade<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2010/04/and-then.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - And Then… <br />I attempt a less comical poem.<br /><br />May<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/05/dr-who-early-years-part-33-third-doctor.html">Tegan</a> – Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 33 "The Third Doctor In Review"<br />Having concluded my reviews of the 3rd Doctor, I give an over-view.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/05/when-jillian-leaves.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – When Jillian Leaves<br />A poem I wrote dedicated to Jillian<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/05/bond-live-at-royal-albert-hall.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - Bond Live at the Royal Albert Hall<br />I review the Live DVD.<br /><br />June<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/06/doctor-who-graduation.html">Tegan</a> - Doctor Who Graduation <br />My niece has a graduation with a Doctor Who theme.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/06/top-15-ways-to-tell-youve-joined-bad.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – Top 15 Ways To Tell You've Joined A Bad Gym<br />A few reasons to hate fitness gyms.<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/06/mitchell-park-domes-tropical-domes.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - Mitchell Park Domes - Tropical Domes<br />A photographic set I did of flowers and such. <br /><br />July<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/07/dr-who-early-years-and-now-word-from.html">Tegan</a> – Dr. Who (The Early Years) - "And Now A Word From Our Sponsor"<br />Back in the 70's they were giving away Dr. Who themed prizes in cereal.<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/07/bristol-renaissance-faire-part-3-joust.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - Bristol Renaissance Faire <br />Photos from my trip back in time.<br /><br />August<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/08/reasons-im-disappointed-in-my-fitness.html">Carrot Sticks</a> - Reasons I'm Disappointed in My Fitness Gym<br />Another article on the state of gyms. My personal dislikes.<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-toys-as-writer.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - My Toys As A Writer<br />Photos of my personal writing devices.<br /><br />September<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/09/omega-men-part-1-of-4.html">Tegan</a> – The Omega Men – Part 1 of 4 <br />A short story I wrote based on Dr.Who and a podcast.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/09/biggest-loser-12-battle-of-ages-bl12.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – Biggest Loser 12 - Battle of the Ages<br />A new season of Biggest Loser, here are the contestants.<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/09/procrastination-song-parody.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - Procrastination<br />A Song Parody I wrote.<br /><br />October<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/10/dr-who-early-years-part-51-fourth.html">Tegan</a> – Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 51 "The Fourth Doctor In Review"<br />Having finished 4th Doctor reviews, here's a quick recap.<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/10/martha-berner-recording-of-brew-city.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - Martha Berner: Recording of Brew City Bands <br /><br />November<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/11/sun-boy-explores-21st-century.html">Tegan</a> – Sun Boy Explores the 21st Century<br />I turn a few screenshots from DC Universe Online into a short story.<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/11/biggest-loser-s12e09-what-kind-of.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – Biggest Loser S12E09 - What Kind of School Do You Teach?<br />One of my reviews from Biggest Loser<br /><br />December<br /><a href="http://tardistegan.blogspot.com/2011/11/chicago-tardis-costume-collection_29.html">Tegan</a> - Chicago Tardis - Costume Collection (The Companions)<br />Chicago Tardis Photos<br /><a href="http://bobjillalison.blogspot.com/2011/12/biggest-loser-s12e13-and-biggest-loser.html">Carrot Sticks</a> – Biggest Loser S12E13 - And the Biggest Loser Is....<br />A review of the final episode of Biggest Loser Season 13.<br /><a href="http://jeffreyascott.blogspot.com/2011/12/cd-review-diana-krall-stepping-out.html">Jeffrey Scott</a> - CD Review: Diana Krall - "Steppin Out"<br />Hoping this'll be a new monthly, musical series.<br /><br />Keep in mind, this isn't everything from all three blogs, rather, just a sampling. If you enjoy each, why not subscribe and follow? You’re bound to find something you like sooner or later. ;)<br />Jeffrey ScottJeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-27498303030500068552011-12-13T20:05:00.010-06:002012-01-05T12:52:10.656-06:00Biggest Loser S12E13 - And the Biggest Loser Is....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpI9GdU7Ch_zyoDcViy4yrkQfLEfjaFetI5UBgqHKqEsHG9P6NNRZ14HskVlbuwHmC-eg0cLuZNVeBtu-QHu_HKugmd58ATVEpOm3XHCFpZJG4wfKgPX1sgcFpggWgrPir8AxjaJ_R4k/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S12E13+Alison+Sweeney+Finale.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQpI9GdU7Ch_zyoDcViy4yrkQfLEfjaFetI5UBgqHKqEsHG9P6NNRZ14HskVlbuwHmC-eg0cLuZNVeBtu-QHu_HKugmd58ATVEpOm3XHCFpZJG4wfKgPX1sgcFpggWgrPir8AxjaJ_R4k/s400/Biggest+Loser+S12E13+Alison+Sweeney+Finale.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686030949359928930" /></a>Once again, the live finale has arrived. But there is only so much to tell. However, Alison does promise a few changes, surprises and a sneak peak into next season. The first surprise is a live performance by Trane, as they do their theme song live. After that, we get a quick recap of the past season and the journeys many of the contestants have been on. Once concluded we are given another surprise. All the former contestants will not be weighing in for the $100,000 at home prize, only the top three.<br /><br />First, Alison invites out four of the former contestants; Johnny, Becky, Jessica and Vinny.<br />Johnny <br /><br />Only top three weigh in.<br />Johnny Current Weight 231 - 97 Pound Loss "Go for it. I'm 66, I feel 40."<br />Becky Current Weight 150 - 88 Pound Loss "We have to take care of ourselves."<br />Jessica Current Weight 174 - 80 Pound Loss "I hate the phrase, 'You have such a pretty face.' Because I know what that means."<br />Vinny is declared the first of the final three to weigh in.<br /><br />Alison asks Jessica how her relationship with Ramon is going, to which Jessica says it's going great but there is NOT going to be a wedding or engagement just yet. They are loving life for now.<br /><br />The next four invited out are Courtney, Bonnie, Sunny & Patrick.<br />Bonnie Current Weight - 177 - 77 Pound Loss "I'm determined to live a long life for my grand-kids."<br />Courtney Current Weight 183 - 87 Pound Loss "So much thanks and gratitude for Dolvett."<br />Sunny Current Weight 171 - 106 Pound Loss "The best gift I could give my family is a long life."<br />It comes to less than 1% difference between the two, but between Sunny and Patrick, Patrick is the second person to weigh in later for the at home prize.<br /><br />The next four invited out are Debbie, Mike, Joe and Jennifer. Debbie and Mike are immediately told they are not going to be one of the three.<br />Debbie Current Weight 206 - 33 Pound Loss "I want to give a special shout out to a friend of mine."<br />Mike Current Weight 223 - 86 Pound Loss "Age is not a factor. 62 years of age and finished a marathon."<br />Joe Current Weight 215 - 133 Pound Loss "I'm excited for our {his family} new life together"<br />Jennifer is selected as the final person in the three who will be weighing in for the secondary prize.<br /><br />The top 3 for the at-home prize, Patrick, Vinny and Jennifer are brought in to do their weigh in. Patrick is selected to weigh in first.<br />Patrick Starting Weight 387 - Current Weight 236 - Total Loss 151 - 39.02%<br />Jennifer Starting Weight 330 - Current Weight 185 - Total Loss 145 - 43.94%<br />Vinny Starting Weight 426 - Current Weight 242 - Total Loss 184 - 43.19%<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOROi-YeUMCLX881CvT2cOlQDRqmjNgp2_pXcXv2v9_kh4OT4YTlrsazIeetCD0yRMqnJ9buoFL5ZDYzzhLN9Dqgh8DPvMWSBzGWDeupWud2BVYdh86TCJnBwjPKCvZBmuqTM98zYrG-g/s1600/Biggest+Loser+S12E13+John+Finale.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 296px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOROi-YeUMCLX881CvT2cOlQDRqmjNgp2_pXcXv2v9_kh4OT4YTlrsazIeetCD0yRMqnJ9buoFL5ZDYzzhLN9Dqgh8DPvMWSBzGWDeupWud2BVYdh86TCJnBwjPKCvZBmuqTM98zYrG-g/s320/Biggest+Loser+S12E13+John+Finale.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686033257096843154" /></a>Finally it's time to decide who the Biggest Loser is going to be. John gets to decide the order of weigh in and he chooses Ramon first, followed by Antone then himself.<br /><br />Ramon Beginning Weight 355 - Current Weight 201 -Total Loss 154 - 43.38%<br /><br />Antone Beginning Weight 447 - Current Weight 245 - Total Loss 202 - 45.19%<br /><br />John Beginning Weight 445 - Current Weight 225 - Total Loss 220 - 49.44%<br /><br />John has wanted to win something in his life and he's finally done it. He is officially this seasons Biggest Loser.<br /><br />Finally, Alison gives a sneak peak at next season and informs us there is going to be an interesting new twist.<br /><br />Thanks for following my blog this season. Hope to see you all for Season 13!<br /><br />What did you think of the season finale and the changes they made? Make sure to leave a comment, and check out the preview of next season, and learn what the twist is.<br /><br />Next Season Of Biggest Loser Starts January 3, 2012<br />Season Theme - NO EXCUSESJeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-26946909705406157502011-12-06T20:05:00.012-06:002011-12-07T08:30:56.950-06:00Biggest Loser S12E12 - The Marathon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27q_RUs6QG6FdJidaxVfmunwxmv1qLk_Mhb7yKF78Dx_5rzXntJh2BhkyDDIS6ysV2tF3JXw7vOR8DNSxPNVSBxSRsqPhUXJJNTgcaTNJaj08rH76n-SbKYjUvMhph1crUBw-ZIU78hs/s1600/S12E12+Biggest+Loser+Becky+at+Home.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 163px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh27q_RUs6QG6FdJidaxVfmunwxmv1qLk_Mhb7yKF78Dx_5rzXntJh2BhkyDDIS6ysV2tF3JXw7vOR8DNSxPNVSBxSRsqPhUXJJNTgcaTNJaj08rH76n-SbKYjUvMhph1crUBw-ZIU78hs/s200/S12E12+Biggest+Loser+Becky+at+Home.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683379256861703906" /></a>For the most part, this episode of the Biggest Loser was a fluff bit, before next weeks big finale. However there were some interesting things taking place, including a marathon. But before all that, the show begins with each of the contestants returning home. Becky is back in Benton, Antone is in Knoxville, Mesa welcomes back John and Vinny is back home in Nashville. Each are warmly welcomed by friends and family. While working out and visiting with family they get a chance to view a video from themselves as they were before they arrived at the Biggest Loser ranch. The video seems to refocus all their attentions back on their weight loss journey.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tL53aRD7xNottqjuWZ4eIyVEvSyteQxDJGZtpkF0lgdetDe4ydEPVJwrbBsYRIHaF5UIfqbzf8abiIiFEi1ZPwZ6TALgttyRcVyKPLq58aPKqgogyWCT0Fw1buIcJWV2I_9RqRvZS_M/s1600/S12E12+Biggest+Loser+Marathon2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tL53aRD7xNottqjuWZ4eIyVEvSyteQxDJGZtpkF0lgdetDe4ydEPVJwrbBsYRIHaF5UIfqbzf8abiIiFEi1ZPwZ6TALgttyRcVyKPLq58aPKqgogyWCT0Fw1buIcJWV2I_9RqRvZS_M/s400/S12E12+Biggest+Loser+Marathon2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683378552637942658" /></a>Each of the four contestants reunited with the 11 formerly eliminated contestants for the Biggest Loser Marathon. The winner of which will automatically win a spot in the final three, despite being voted out already or not. But there are other prizes. 5th place finisher receives $2,500, 4th place gets $5,000, 3rd place $7,500, 2nd place is good for $10,000. In addition to winning a spot in the finals, the first person to finish takes home $25,000. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jm1aNrlsi6pxKBU7n_j4VXxxyOVgzVISgkpN5AtghcA0ZHaUPTHuhex7_9xP4mvPCCny045QwW-2gKr-SvYGlGgqlrl8TDr4hY_4YCsdjFoKOlAj84dK4IHqhiY7kmoaHfmtepkn_9E/s1600/S12E12+Biggest+Loser+Marathon.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 323px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_jm1aNrlsi6pxKBU7n_j4VXxxyOVgzVISgkpN5AtghcA0ZHaUPTHuhex7_9xP4mvPCCny045QwW-2gKr-SvYGlGgqlrl8TDr4hY_4YCsdjFoKOlAj84dK4IHqhiY7kmoaHfmtepkn_9E/s400/S12E12+Biggest+Loser+Marathon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683378555980180994" /></a>However, with knee surgery on the horizon, Bonnie must drop out of the marathon before it begins. About half way into the marathon, Dr. Huizenga makes a medical decision to pull both Vinny at mile 20 and Joe just five miles from the finish. Neither are too pleased to be pulled as they each have the 'heart' to continue. The battle for first place is between Ramon and Courtney, though Ramon ultimatley pulls ahead. He finished the race a few minutes over five hours. Courtney is right behind by a few minutes. Third place goes to John at 5 hours and 15 minutes. Fourth place winner is Jessica at 5:17 and the final prize is awarded to Patrick who finishes in 6 hours and 24 minutes. Next to arrive are Sunny at 6:45 followed by Jennifer. Antone and Becky finish together at 7:15. At 62 years of age, Mike finishes in 10th place running. The final two, Johnny and Debbie are met by Anna one mile from the finish. She walks both of them in, having finished the marathon in 10:41. Everyone celebrates their accomplishment, but Alison reminds them there is still a weigh in.<br /><br />For the final weigh in, there is a red line instead of a yellow line. The two people who fall below the red line will be automatically eliminated. The two above will be with Ramon in the final three. <br /><br />Becky - 10 - 5.81%<br />Vinny - 28 - 8.92%<br />John - 29 - 9.8%<br />Antone - 30 - 9.29%<br /><br />Because of their percentages, John and Antone will be joining Ramon in the final three. The next event is the live finale. Who will win? Who do you want to win? Once again, it's an all male final. Also, who is going to win the 'at home' prize?Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-10583021654436794622011-11-15T19:01:00.028-06:002012-01-05T12:44:44.071-06:00Biggest Loser S12E09 - What Kind of School Do You Teach?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZ_7qUd-_FEtSY9VhFJwwQ6zMouHIKgSNYc_Fi6b3-zDaENr4ChIx6umZJmZWE6zvBsqZItfG8dzywo3SnilCsqh2XX8fpB1ZtBzoMny_Ki5FLQDNoYZ5ZfviMQ5_P5WEgDVd9yqOSvk/s1600/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney+and+Voting+Booth.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 342px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZ_7qUd-_FEtSY9VhFJwwQ6zMouHIKgSNYc_Fi6b3-zDaENr4ChIx6umZJmZWE6zvBsqZItfG8dzywo3SnilCsqh2XX8fpB1ZtBzoMny_Ki5FLQDNoYZ5ZfviMQ5_P5WEgDVd9yqOSvk/s400/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney+and+Voting+Booth.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676025046814607506" border="0" /></a>Alison Sweeney greets the contestants and informs them they are finally going to singles and the yellow line will be greeting them at the weigh in this week. But that isn't what's going to make the week so hard. This week will be five times as hard as they will be competing in a pentathlon. There is going to be five challenges during the week at which point they will all score points. At the end of the week, whoever scores the most points wins immunity, and the person with the least points will have a one pound disadvantage on the scale.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Challenge One - Merit</span><br />Each contestants goes into a 'voting booth' and chooses who they think deserves to be the biggest loser, from the most deserving to the least deserving. However, the results of this first challenge are going to be hidden till the end of the week. John realizes this event is more like a popularity contest, just like High School, and he was never popular in High School.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuHPB4JxYqzsBamYKjsJ7Pt8vjJWLJtOYE_-TTbyTK2oHgh-Xv_u0Sh51Bk5Bt_r5qV1VPrtvZvr8H5a6WXf_zxtqvu1XP37FH-OIfNzlP0ha23-Z-Flsc4dlkluMav9WAAXHzG24dkQ/s1600/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Tennis+Court.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuHPB4JxYqzsBamYKjsJ7Pt8vjJWLJtOYE_-TTbyTK2oHgh-Xv_u0Sh51Bk5Bt_r5qV1VPrtvZvr8H5a6WXf_zxtqvu1XP37FH-OIfNzlP0ha23-Z-Flsc4dlkluMav9WAAXHzG24dkQ/s400/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Tennis+Court.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676026015836387186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Challenge Two - Survival</span><br />For the second challenge, the contestants are brought out to the tennis courts. But there is no net or balls in sight. Instead, at one end of the court each contestant has three pegs sitting on a stand, at the far end are peg covers. When Alison gives the word, they will each run over and grab a cover, run back and cover one of the others pegs. Once all three pegs are covered, the corresponding contestant is out of the competition. The last person with a peg bare, will win the challenge and the most points. Points will the be awarded in order of who was last standing.<br />The results are: Sunny-7, Becky-6, Antone-5, Bonnie-4, Vinny-3, John-2, Ramon-1,<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtDr_zWx0I-O7_rXt4k7zDN9OL6LER3jMRxv6JbOVk4FBhqdMAnj8f8kmE1-xl_DFEidehXE73nj-JLLcMyq5w9eq5H8VyZeRrrkbJLFwOWZyjLXZ7iqxoXlbkaSYtE3njann3y7fBKE/s1600/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Becky+Math+Teacher.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtDr_zWx0I-O7_rXt4k7zDN9OL6LER3jMRxv6JbOVk4FBhqdMAnj8f8kmE1-xl_DFEidehXE73nj-JLLcMyq5w9eq5H8VyZeRrrkbJLFwOWZyjLXZ7iqxoXlbkaSYtE3njann3y7fBKE/s400/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Becky+Math+Teacher.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676031757719759074" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Challenge Three - Knowledge</span><br />7 trivia questions are going to be asked the contestants. If they can answer all 7 correctly, they will win 7 points. If they answer none of the questions right, they will win 0. Becky, being a math teacher hopes there is a question involving math as she'll have an advantage. Bonnie is confident as she's much older and should have more knowledge than the rest. One of the questions is "How many calories must a person cut out daily to lose 1 pound a week?" As the average person knows, one pound equals 3500 calories. So essentially the question is, "What is 3500 divided by 7?" The answer of course is 500 calories. Just about everyone has the correct answer to this math problem, but Becky. Right away Alison asks Becky what kind of school she teaches. Becky admits she's lost her mind.<br />Results: Antone-6, Vinny-4, Ramon-3, Bonnie-3, Becky-3, John-2, Sunny-1<br />Total: Antone-11, Becky-9, Sunny-8, Bonnie-7, Vinny-7, John-4, Ramon-4<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_kSR7ble8j-jvnHzrH1KIkAZa-Y5nLsqtPWr7zOfszJF8Ps_eiqrcGT8D7VUcEs6QBcdokg0YEX5XKYeQc8yi5Ufde1Nrlr3-BKCtK5wCL8rTVUUyquj9wbvdWIJ7INrEEjwwN-HArk/s1600/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Bonnie+Falls+In+Water.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-_kSR7ble8j-jvnHzrH1KIkAZa-Y5nLsqtPWr7zOfszJF8Ps_eiqrcGT8D7VUcEs6QBcdokg0YEX5XKYeQc8yi5Ufde1Nrlr3-BKCtK5wCL8rTVUUyquj9wbvdWIJ7INrEEjwwN-HArk/s400/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Bonnie+Falls+In+Water.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676050292912681506" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Challenge Four - Strength & Balance</span><br />The next challenge takes place in the pool. Ropes are strung across the length of the pool and the contestants must use the ropes to pull themselves along as quickly as possible while trying to balance on a floatation device. Winner is the quickest person to do so, those who fall off will be judged by how far they go. Bonnie barely gets situated before she immediately falls off.<br />Results: Sunny 1:24(7), Joe 2:01(6), Vinny 2:08(5), Antone 2:09(4), Becky 2:10 (3), Ramon 2:29(2), Bonnie 2.1m(1)<br />Total: Antone-15, Sunny-15, Becky-12, Vinny-12, John-10, Bonnie-8, Ramon-6<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_bpxk_F9-xZo2iC4m8kYEFXBbKLDG6Qmv17TvMxI2FGZ4a-8OLXZcfi1ahPytadfQUTBQhm3GQc6HnCNx0GwxF4EWKB8lLgXUCMeTzxedz-M44EpkoXsFhyFCbh3I5ksMtQ755s2CQ0/s1600/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Race+Results.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_bpxk_F9-xZo2iC4m8kYEFXBbKLDG6Qmv17TvMxI2FGZ4a-8OLXZcfi1ahPytadfQUTBQhm3GQc6HnCNx0GwxF4EWKB8lLgXUCMeTzxedz-M44EpkoXsFhyFCbh3I5ksMtQ755s2CQ0/s400/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Race+Results.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676055771552393922" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Challenge Five - Speed</span><br />For the final challenge, they will be running another mile, as they did the first day. This time, they are more fit and able to do so without much difficulty, with the exception of Bonnie who only makes half way before the rest finish. To show their support for her, the rest of the contestants run out and walk her in the rest of the way. Points will be awarded according when they finish the mile.<br />Results: Ramon-7, John-6, Sunny-5, Antone-4, Becky-3, Vinny-2, Bonnie-1<br />Total: Sunny-20, Antone-19, John-16, Becky-15, Vinny-14, Ramon-13, Bonnie-9<br /><br />With 20 points, Sunny is currently in first place. But the results of the first challenge have yet to be awarded, and will be done at the weigh in.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYpY5bJqLmu0q0407nDrwgcfZ6eoGUqEUKF57t6ku54exAfI4Fdl0p2GWCjkgc_Dobf2Tt_yTRjx3DRCYdYAebbEQZGzVBeU8Ma_dyMyd4PFV9Y4E1Oz1WWjiWvnr3qptx67Ax1_tnRI/s1600/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Vinny+Weighs+In+Alison+Sweeney.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYpY5bJqLmu0q0407nDrwgcfZ6eoGUqEUKF57t6ku54exAfI4Fdl0p2GWCjkgc_Dobf2Tt_yTRjx3DRCYdYAebbEQZGzVBeU8Ma_dyMyd4PFV9Y4E1Oz1WWjiWvnr3qptx67Ax1_tnRI/s400/S12E09+Biggest+Loser+Vinny+Weighs+In+Alison+Sweeney.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676056988315529410" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;">Weigh In</span><br />First Challenge Results:<br />Antone-7, Becky-7, Sunny-5, Bonnie-4, Ramon-4, Vinny-4, John-1<br />Final Results: Antone-26 (immunity), Sunny-25, Becky-22, Vinny-18, John-17, Ramon-17, Bonnie-13 (one pound weight disadvantage).<br /><br />Antone -9 - "I feel fantastic about 9 pounds"<br />Sunny - 9 4.17% - "You know I was worried about the Pentathlon"<br />Vinny - 10 2.9% - "That's three weeks in a row in double digits."<br />John - 9 2.82% - "Nine is fine."<br />Ramon - 7 2.5% - "That's what I want, right there."<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">*YELLOW LINE*</span><br />Becky - 4 2.15% - "Four pounds is really not a bad number."<br />Bonnie -5 (4) - 1.88% - "I just want to say to every body. If you believe you can achieve."<br /><br />The choice for the night is between Becky and Bonnie, but Bonnie makes things easier when she essentially falls on the sword for Becky. She wouldn't feel right staying on the Biggest Loser ranch, knowing Becky was sent home. She asks for everyone to vote for her and they all comply. By the finale, Bonnie's goal is to weigh 160 pounds.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-55591618480312880722011-11-08T18:58:00.028-06:002012-01-05T12:43:48.417-06:00Biggest Loser S12E08 - It's Never Good When You're Here, AlisonRamon is heartbroken and upset his team helped vote out Jessica. John tries to explain how she was a threat and needed to go. Right away, Vinny comes to Ramon's side and says he hates Johns thinking. Bonnie looks bewildered knowing it was her who 'should' have gone home. Joe add his two cents, but it just makes Ramon madder. He asks to talk to Ramon later, but Ramon is not having it. Joe suddenly realizes they are in a divided house. Ramon realizes this also and knows he can't trust Joe any more. Vinny and Ramon then discuss how Joe may have made the biggest mistake of his game.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGM6dCF_do01h0_6pfC75CLsYzuulSuPgNoH-ySAiC2CBRAgbI-x7cownAKQlOzVmSFeX5pHTROhMPusH11WGOYbKjz0W_6Pz4FyE48L6mPHXlbHxqC84JeuVEgkTLzBJ-2K9XBLeXxhs/s1600/S12E08+Alison+Sweeney+talks+to+trainers..jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGM6dCF_do01h0_6pfC75CLsYzuulSuPgNoH-ySAiC2CBRAgbI-x7cownAKQlOzVmSFeX5pHTROhMPusH11WGOYbKjz0W_6Pz4FyE48L6mPHXlbHxqC84JeuVEgkTLzBJ-2K9XBLeXxhs/s400/S12E08+Alison+Sweeney+talks+to+trainers..jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674074411290265554" /></a>Before the trainers go in to talk to their teams, Alison meets them to discuss how things are going to operate for the week. This week each team is going to have only one person represent them at the weigh in. Only their weight is going to count. And the decision of who is going to represent each team will be decided on by the trainers. Bob, who loves the show but hates the game, hates this new twist.<br /><br />Dolvett is worried because if his team doesn't win, the person he has picked is going to automatically go home. He's torn between picking John or Bonnie. He knows John puts up big numbers on the scale, so he's worried this could be a plateau week. As he ponders who he's going to choose he has a chat with Bonnie. He reminds her the best wegiht lost she's had so far is seven pounds. He challenges her to do better this week. He inspires her by letting her know no one (including herself) expects her to pass that number and he wants her to prove them wrong.<br /><br />Anna focuses her attention on Sunny who instead of being happy after a big weight loss, isn't very happy. Sunny mentions how tired she is, so Anna hopes she can push her to have another weight loss this week. As she's doing that, Bob is talking with Becky and trying to figure out what driving her. She blames a lot of her weight gain on her father, even though she knows it's truly her own fault. Bob has Becky tell him all the good points about herself. When she's finished, he tells her how glad he is she's on his team.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyhPST7uL3qTEPfzHuJ3SY-EgGgDRZGZB0yBbDbwDCR8dklFk8Uzz7gSomK5XX6K-yTsoux7DU9HSuG8JZQI3Cik2O5PERFSJBOVpvVePC9WJYPYgBZQVQdn28dnnFVb27OQUet_Q2Oo/s1600/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney+Olivia+Chef+Devin.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyhPST7uL3qTEPfzHuJ3SY-EgGgDRZGZB0yBbDbwDCR8dklFk8Uzz7gSomK5XX6K-yTsoux7DU9HSuG8JZQI3Cik2O5PERFSJBOVpvVePC9WJYPYgBZQVQdn28dnnFVb27OQUet_Q2Oo/s400/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney+Olivia+Chef+Devin.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673387781767842290" /></a>Another interesting thing takes place at the next challenge, the trainers are going to be able to help their teams. The teams will be playing a sort of 'Top Chef' type game where they are given a set of ingredients and must make a healthy and tasty meal. There will be two guest judges for the contest, Olivia (@BL11Olivia) - the winner of last season's Biggest Loser and Chef Devin Alexander (@ChefDevin), the author of every Biggest Loser cook-book. The prize for winning will be several things. Olivia will sit down with the group, giving them the opportunity to question a former winner. Chef Devin will include the winning teams recipe in her newest Biggest Loser cookbook. The final thing teams win, will be a one pound weight advantage.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq3JiKjpgeOGtXXN9Qv7Fb5Z9LMG4lKt5BOY9wzUhjT2Tw1axtx84Zoy_FO4mbLGI_dNEBq30hB9LTeNvngDYYXGRB5awm1FQrpm_Qkkj9FMvD3u9agAcvMwHZGDzcrc4Y28eWpz63I4/s1600/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Slimmer+Summer+Slaw.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHq3JiKjpgeOGtXXN9Qv7Fb5Z9LMG4lKt5BOY9wzUhjT2Tw1axtx84Zoy_FO4mbLGI_dNEBq30hB9LTeNvngDYYXGRB5awm1FQrpm_Qkkj9FMvD3u9agAcvMwHZGDzcrc4Y28eWpz63I4/s400/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Slimmer+Summer+Slaw.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673392492132728322" /></a>Before the challenge begins, the teams are given five minutes to discus what they are going to work on. After which, the teams set out immediately, given 30 minutes to come up with a winning dish. Bob helps the team as they go 'shopping' for the ingredients they are going to use. Antone is excited, as this is a great challenge for him. He's been in the restaurant business for the past five years so he thinks this is going to be an easy task. All being from the South, their dish is going to be a 'Slimmer, Summer Slaw'.<br /><br />The blue team are worried, as none of them are great at cooking. They ultimately decide to work on a 'No mess, Tex Mex lettuce fajitas with chicken'. Sunny is happy to help work on a low calorie version of a Tex Mex they would normally make with beef with no trimmed fat.<br /><br />Dolvett and his team are making a 'London Bridge' with asparagus tips. Dolvett explains the name, it's a dish "bridging the gap between bad eating and good eating". Having worked in the kitchen since he was five years old, Dolvett is very excited. After the last ten minutes start to tick away, he's worried they may not have cooked the meat long enough. Bonnie isn't so certain either but knows her son and grandson likes to eat their meat as raw as theirs are.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg12Q1207ahxXd2OkR3065t_oBajTIfSM-3dRsQd28lHXvi66hn-l6eLv_G_EWQDHYmWgfoePmKMhbAHpQHDzPaIJINiiqHuUBbv_zqRK835SG1GdZb4sm5cdMcj_Tf33f-VZ_zfVfTo/s1600/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Olivia.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg12Q1207ahxXd2OkR3065t_oBajTIfSM-3dRsQd28lHXvi66hn-l6eLv_G_EWQDHYmWgfoePmKMhbAHpQHDzPaIJINiiqHuUBbv_zqRK835SG1GdZb4sm5cdMcj_Tf33f-VZ_zfVfTo/s400/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Olivia.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673391848420869490" /></a>Once the time has drawn out, Alison takes the food out to the judges. There is a monitor in the kitchen which will allow the teams to see the reaction of the judges as they try each dish. They start with the 'London Bridge' and Olivia loves the colors but Devin is unimpressed with how rare it is. Olivia takes a closer listen to the plaste and thinks she can hear the meat still moving. From the kitchen, Vinny exclaims "♫London Bridge is Falling Down.♪" In the end, Olivia thinks the sweet potatoes with ginger are the star of the plate.<br />Calories - 440 / Fat - 9g<br /><br />Judges take a look at the Tex Mex next. Devin likes how they seasoned the chicken directly, before cooking. Something some people fail to do. She also likes the grilled tortilla chips, giving them extra points. Both judges are wowed by the size of the plate for the limited calories.<br />Calories - 300 / Fat - 11g<br /><br />The final entrée is the black teams Slimmer Summer Slaw with Pork Medallions. Olivia likes how it looks right away, thinking it does not look like diet food. Devin thinks they cooked the pork perfectly, but does not like the cranberry chutney and thinks it does not compliment the 'Asian Slaw' well enough.<br />Calories -210 / Fat - 7g<br /><br />Taking into account, the taste, the calories and the effectiveness as a Biggest Loser themed dish, the judges unanimously decide on a winner. Olivia says it was a hard decision, but declares the Slimmer Summer Slaw the winner, Bob's black team wins again. The next day Olivia sits down for lunch with the black team and has a special prize for them. She's contacted their family and they each have a special scrap-book prepared for them to help encourage them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFBWWYCIyk_y-O2LUN1_NFuHXLaN00CckQhKEbn287_waWnmcbGeLlBHdqo188fKGYLJKRnq0oOgWiBXioDzSdKi6aQrk4vk_51kSWODB4rLDdw03f6HF5ZxTkhcEnVkpMKCwR1ZGWuc/s1600/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+David+Linden.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFBWWYCIyk_y-O2LUN1_NFuHXLaN00CckQhKEbn287_waWnmcbGeLlBHdqo188fKGYLJKRnq0oOgWiBXioDzSdKi6aQrk4vk_51kSWODB4rLDdw03f6HF5ZxTkhcEnVkpMKCwR1ZGWuc/s400/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+David+Linden.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673394556411958162" /></a>A few of the contestants next meet with Dr. Huizenga who has brought in David Linden, a brain scientist from 'John Hopkins'. He studies and has a video prepared which explains how food affects the pleasure center of the brain. The video illustrates how a lean person when seeing or smelling food has a nominal release of a neurotransmitter Dopamine, triggering a slight desire for the food item. But an obese person has a much bigger release, triggering a larger craving for the food. But when the lean person eats the food item, the pleasure center gets a strong response from Dopamine and the obese person gets a smaller reaction, which drives him to eat more of the food.<br /><br />Weigh in.<br />Earlier in the episode, Alison gave the trainers the job of picking only one person to represent each team. Now has come the time for each of them to do so. Bob chooses Becky,<br />Anna chooses Joe and Dolvett goes with John.<br /><br />Red Team<br />Bonnie - 8 - 3.62% - "Becky, I'm in the teens!"<br />John - 10 - 3.04% - "I'm not happy at all. I completely let the red team down. In my eyes, I have failed."<br />Total - 3.04%<br /><br />Black Team<br />Antone - 5 - 1.42% - "Who get's a five when you're six pounds away from 100?"<br />Vinny - 10 - 2.82% - "That's huge, I feel great."<br />Becky - 6 - 3.65% - "It kinda seemed like a 'Mission Impossible' for the black team but you know the black team has a few good men and one good woman."<br />Total - 3.65%* With the one pound advantage won earlier in the episode.<br /><br />Blue Team<br />Sunny - 2 - .92% - "I'm glad Anna didn't choose me."<br />Ramon - 6 - 2.10% - "I'm glad she didn't pick me."<br />Joe - 2 - .74% - "I don't know what happened. I was doing my exercises and getting my burn."<br />Total - .74%<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqh6Xhnw7MLv9HxtVVECZhktizoDxbEjSOJJP-7Uaz6qgYC0vGszu4MQA9RdYQGp0PWi8D2PLM1D985C9r8MSiH0x9E-3TURuoQnB-31D0x6vQ-gslH8OXUcg1qBA7-9_x_p2qWgW7o4/s1600/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqh6Xhnw7MLv9HxtVVECZhktizoDxbEjSOJJP-7Uaz6qgYC0vGszu4MQA9RdYQGp0PWi8D2PLM1D985C9r8MSiH0x9E-3TURuoQnB-31D0x6vQ-gslH8OXUcg1qBA7-9_x_p2qWgW7o4/s320/S12E08+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673399094729873762" /></a>Vinny - Joe - Reason: Had to write down Joe's name.<br />Bonnie - Joe - Reason: Close to Sunny and "Us girls are trying to stick together".<br />Antone - Joe - Reason: Question of loyalty. Joe being leader of blue team deserves to go home.<br /><br />Joe is floored by Antone's vote and hurt Vinny voted for him, despite their friendship. Since beginning the Biggest Loser, Joe has gone from 348 to 230 pounds. He can now ride the rollar coaster with his daughter at Dollywood.<br /><br />"I don't go home a different man, I go home a better man."Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242602084337558956.post-17265265730041981922011-11-01T19:03:00.030-05:002012-01-05T12:42:51.281-06:00Biggest Loser S12E07 - Would You Like Cheese With Your Whine?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkY53YqzHHd6uXVfxMps2QOelJyDyhbL60MojBoDhBFWBJPAL8r2gshPCtbncfUFmGwIGEaLGEauNyT50dKlJL7RaJpwpGelj6PjOCyTM_b4kKwX5wKz7uFeQHFNFEGmVDWZcsleGjZoA/s1600/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkY53YqzHHd6uXVfxMps2QOelJyDyhbL60MojBoDhBFWBJPAL8r2gshPCtbncfUFmGwIGEaLGEauNyT50dKlJL7RaJpwpGelj6PjOCyTM_b4kKwX5wKz7uFeQHFNFEGmVDWZcsleGjZoA/s400/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Alison+Sweeney.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670424427926770450" border="0" /></a>Piggy-backing from last weeks episode, Alison tells the contestants to wear the same shirts they did the first week, before the teams were chosen. The contestants are freaking out expecting a team shake up. Meeting Alison the next day, the group are surprised to see three flags representing the three trainers. Immediately Alison has everyone line up according to age. She has the three on the far left step aside and the three on the far right step aside. Contestants are giddy to realize the teams have not been broken up that much, till Alison drops the bomb these are NOT the new teams. They will be grouped this way for the next challenge only, which will determine the makeup of the new teams. Each new group is given three dishes, a favorite dish of each individual. The person who comes the closes to guessing the calories in all three dishes gets to chose which trainer they want. The next person then picks one of the two remaining trainers and the person furthest off, gets whatever trainer is left. None of the contestants are very happy about the teams being mixed up.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCRFrLY9IiO_vk63VHGZh8-d1b_OdCpsWONctI2EW0hTRXduA0cUVtwZERFXWpMfhdRgJ6ZX2nk6umylh32lmAw6JLFjxQZKCgG-tXrjquAU0wK2oUxrRuEE6LceGj_MHUFfu-8A83cY/s1600/S12E07+Biggest+Loser++Chocolate+Gravy.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCRFrLY9IiO_vk63VHGZh8-d1b_OdCpsWONctI2EW0hTRXduA0cUVtwZERFXWpMfhdRgJ6ZX2nk6umylh32lmAw6JLFjxQZKCgG-tXrjquAU0wK2oUxrRuEE6LceGj_MHUFfu-8A83cY/s400/S12E07+Biggest+Loser++Chocolate+Gravy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670421946069949922" border="0" /></a>The first group is Ramon, Jessica and Vinny. Jessica's dinner is revealed to be Chicken Caesar Salad with extra Caesar dressing and lots of bread. Ramon's meal is 12 tacos and 2 burritos. Vinny's meal of choice is a country breakfast consisting of eggs, bacon, hash-browns and featuring chocolate gravy and biscuits. Ramon has 1747 calories in his meal, Jessica's meal has 2249 calories and Vinny a total of 3100; for a grand total of 7096. Jessica guesses 6200 for all three, Ramon 2570 and Vinny 9000. With Jessica guessing the closest, she picks Dolvett. Vinny is next and chooses Bob, leaving Anna for Ramon. Ramon is less than pleased. He says he doesn't want to be with Anna, he doesn't even want to speak to her, and now he has to.<br /><br />The next group is Antone, Sunny and John. Antone's meal is a large cheeseburger and fries. John has three double patty cheeseburger, though slightly altered because he never wanted the fast food cashier to realize they were all for him. Sunny's meal is salsa and chips followed by two cheese enchiladas with Spanish rice and refried beans. Antone's meal contains 2165 calories, John's has 2512 and Sunny a whopping 4162 for a total on the table of 8839 calories. Antone guesses 7000 for the table, Sunny figures 6500 and John comes up with 5720. Antone comes the closest and picks Bob, Sunny is second closest and decides to go with Anna, despite knowing Dolvett is a great guy and knows how to motivate his team. But Sunny realizes Anna has "a great body" and must definitely know how to keep it that way. No say in the matter, John is now on Dolvett's team.<br /><br />The last group is starts off with a reveal of a large pepperoni pizza as Becky's favorite meal. She says never having another piece of pizza is unrealistic but she now knows more about portion control and eating an entire pizza is now out of the question. Bonnie has two veal cutlets with baked mac-n-cheese. Joe has an Italian sampler meal complete with spaghetti, meatballs, lasagna Caesar salad and garlic bread. John admits this feast was at some times consumed on a weekly basis. Bonnie's meal totals 1793, Becky 2640 and Joe 2975. The grand total of calories for the older team is 7408. Joe guesses 8580 for the total calories, Becky goes with 6850 and Bonnie decides on 9114. Becky comes the closest and decides to start training with Bob. Joe is next and decides to try Anna, leaving Bonnie to train with Dolvett. Though she's received her trainer last, she seems to be the happiest with her new trainer. Everyone else is busy complaining.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The new teams:</span></span><br />Bob (Black) Vinny, Antone, Becky<br />Dolvett (Red) Jessica, John, Bonnie<br />Anna (Blue) Ramon, Sunny, Joe<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCtM4zIUGxAJpoQI78QvVhEI1YwNlfg2XzK3Ale_BmuWpaUdEeIocf7HtRLqt4mIZ-gRxPmXHaf4UW_ibPFK8faIRZpxVCHImBinR3fsPLZX47QqZm002X74CoPeE1deTYHwUVl0JHp0/s1600/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Anna+Kournikova.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrCtM4zIUGxAJpoQI78QvVhEI1YwNlfg2XzK3Ale_BmuWpaUdEeIocf7HtRLqt4mIZ-gRxPmXHaf4UW_ibPFK8faIRZpxVCHImBinR3fsPLZX47QqZm002X74CoPeE1deTYHwUVl0JHp0/s400/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Anna+Kournikova.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670434397324705826" /></a>Anna decides to visit her new blue team. Ramon is upset with her for calling him out while still on the scale. He thinks she should have taken him aside if she had something to say. Anna explains herself but Ramon still feels she handled the situation wrong and assures her he's focused on his own health and not solely on Jessica. Joe talks about how upset he is he's no longer with Bob and Anna is shocked they are so hung up on the new situation. She tries to explain to her new team they need to be less reliant on the trainers and more focused on what they can do, as the trainers are only giving them direction, they are doing the work. Before coming to the ranch, they were addicted to food and now they seem to be addicted to their favorite trainer. Joe is still moping so Anna says it's like someone took his favorite toy away and needs to start acting like a man and get tough and stop crying. Joe does not take kindly to the comparison. Anna finally leaves and tensions couldn't be higher.<br /><br />While that's going on, Bob is in the gym with his new team, already training. As the red team enters, John breaks down and hugs Bob telling him he's going to miss him. Bob reassures him things are going to be fine. Finally the blue team show up, each discussing how much they actually hate tennis. They see Anna is already waiting for them outside the gym.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaa-YfFvOkwyN3BmGK8Qs2AhDynlrKNw0y7W1U0Jg2tazB1pQ6O9FmeS54O1QN1ANTscTEAvR29Yc2sbAL1v9L9BkDMmVevWRXHTLRP_bWJm3U40qiCeP3VABtOrdGLxFHlk0xZ2M-18/s1600/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Slip+N+Slide.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxaa-YfFvOkwyN3BmGK8Qs2AhDynlrKNw0y7W1U0Jg2tazB1pQ6O9FmeS54O1QN1ANTscTEAvR29Yc2sbAL1v9L9BkDMmVevWRXHTLRP_bWJm3U40qiCeP3VABtOrdGLxFHlk0xZ2M-18/s400/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Slip+N+Slide.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670440105202797298" /></a>In-between workouts with the trainers, Alison has a challenge for all three new teams. In the "Slip N Slide" challenge, teams send one person at a time down a giant lawn, water slide. At the end of the slide they pick up a cube with lettering on it. The lettering from all cubes spell out one of three prizes. The first team to slide down, pick up a letter and run back uphill and correctly spell out whichever prize they are shooting for, will win that prize. The prizes are immunity for one team member, a weight advantage or money. The blue team immediately notice the word 'immunity' is forming one on side of the cubes and start shooting for that prize. The red team notice a dollar sign and opt to shoot for the money prize. It's a close race at the end as the blue team are trying to unscramble the immunity prize as Antone is running back up with the last piece for their prize. But the blue team finally solve the problem and win the prize. But the immunity prize is good for only one person on the team. They decide the easiest way to decide who to give the prize to is by playing 'Rock / Paper / Scissors'. Joe beats Ramon and Sunny and now has immunity at this weeks weigh-in.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Weigh-In:</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Red Team</span><br />Bonnie - 7 "I'm happy world, I'm thrilled to death."<br />Jessica - 8 "I feel pretty good about losing eight pounds."<br />John - 15 "Very happy with that, very happy. Even happy enough for a little silent dance party." Does a dance.<br />Total 30 - 3.84%<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yl9Q8Tlk7wdB8hFPIsobpECIsCzPA6iFD9lEuZX0g84l60p8ZfjVLV6jco_epJQI1lIHKWOIlJNm-8jCNt6re2TltMmjvbd7XUE9uCb2BcKT5QEH7RVUTybYHQQV_jQbtoMrQanr2Is/s1600/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Vinny+Worm.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yl9Q8Tlk7wdB8hFPIsobpECIsCzPA6iFD9lEuZX0g84l60p8ZfjVLV6jco_epJQI1lIHKWOIlJNm-8jCNt6re2TltMmjvbd7XUE9uCb2BcKT5QEH7RVUTybYHQQV_jQbtoMrQanr2Is/s320/S12E07+Biggest+Loser+Vinny+Worm.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670443957630577970" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Black Team</span><br />Vinny - 12 "It's the highest number I've got since the first week."<br />Becky - 11 "I'm almost speechless. I have made it to wonderland."<br />Antone - 16 "It feels good, it feels real good."<br />Total 39 - 4.15%<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Blue Team</span><br />Sunny - 9 "Oh yes, yes, yes, yes. It's my destiny to be with Anna."<br />Ramon - 16 "Anna, little Miss Blondie kicking my butt. I love it."<br />Joe - 15 "I've gotta thank Anna. She absolutely killed us this week in the gym."<br />Total 40 - 4.91%<br /><br />The lowest percentage of weight loss is the red team and John is the biggest loser on his team so the targets this week will be either Jessica or Bonnie. Ramon is very worried as he doesn't want to lose the love of his life.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Voting:</span></span><br />Ramon - Bonnie - Reason: Not voting for the woman he's going to pend the rest of his life with.<br />Becky - Jessica - Reason: Bonnie did not vote for Becky when she could have.<br />Vinny - Bonnie - Reason: Knows she's strong enough to do it at home.<br />Antone - Jessica - Reason: Look at what he sees and has seen Bonnie open up.<br />Sunny - Jessica - Reason: Come marathon time, Jessica will take it. Bonnie is just starting her journey.<br />Joe - Jessica - Reason: Bonnie has blossomed this week, but voting whats best for the team.<br /><br />Ramon hates what has happened, but Jessica says she holds no hard feelings and she'll see everyone in a few week. Since her journey began at the ranch she's gone from weighing 254 pounds to 185. She is determined to win the marathon and earn a spot as a finalist.Jeffrey Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.com1