The Biggest Loser: Season 2

[southerner]

I watched this show last year and really liked it. I do think some of the "challenges" they had to do were degrading, but I was moved by all of their stories. I hope they show some of the people from last season.

Anyone else going to be tunig in with me???

The premiere is the 13th and it's 90 minutes. It's on Tuesday nights. Here's the website. The contestants are already on the site:

Biggest Loser Website (http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/)

[jimmysgirl424]

I'm with you, Southerner!! I loved the first season. :D The only thing that annoys me is that it will end up running into the Amazing Race and then I will be forced to choose between the two shows. :(

[Rancid13]

I'm tuning in with you too! Ufortunately the show's day/time clashes with another of my fave shows (I think it's Gilmore Girls?) but that's what the Time Warner DVR is for. :)

I was hooked on Biggest Loser last year and no doubt will be hooked on it again this year. Last week I was watching an episode of that Kathy Griffin reality show and she had a party at her house and Jill, the trainer from BL was at the party, chatting up Kathy and Kathy had NO idea who the woman was. It was funny!

[jimmysgirl424]

I just had another look at the before and after pics from last years contestants. Absolutely amazing!! Gary especially.

[southerner]

it starts tonight!

[jimmysgirl424]

I hope it doesn't end up interfering with Rock Star INXS...I don't want to choose between the two!!

[mel7dog]

Oh my gosh, we watch all the same shows! I was just coming over here to make a thread for it :) Can't wait to watch!

[southerner]

mel7dog Either it's b/c great minds think alike and we watch all the same shows or I just watch WAY TOO MUCH tv :p

[mel7dog]

mel7dog Either it's b/c great minds think alike and we watch all the same shows or I just watch WAY TOO MUCH tv :p

Well i do watch a bit muich TV, but DH is gone during the week and I am pg ;)

[southerner]

at least you have not one but two excuses ;)

I don't :rolleyes:

[julietchicago]

Yaay, 30 mins til show time!! I love this show!

[mel7dog]

Did anyone else get teary eyed during the opening scene?

[LDS Angel 19]

LOVE this show! :D

Women v. Men is going to be interesting!

[nekopie76]

I am so bummed! I missed the first 30 minutes. :(

Who else loved that challege? That is something that would be a "once in a lifetime" thing! I would do it in a heartbeat.

[jimmysgirl424]

The show was great and it was awesome to see our favorite two trainers back again!! I was a bit confused about the men's anger and disappointment over losing the weigh-in. They all kept saying they only lost by two pounds. In reality, they lost by seven pounds if you count the five pounds they added on to the women due to their winning the challenge. It was a fair and square loss. I do think they chose the right person to go home, Ruben was definitely a loner and even their trainer (Jillian) said he was going to be her problem child. It's very hard for me personally to root for any one contestant in this show as I want all of them to succeed and meet their goals. That being said....go ladies, go!!!! :D

[LDS Angel 19]

I loved how the trainers didn't know about the teams until they met them. Thier reactions were great.

And go ladies! I was pretty surprised they pulled it off.

[IrisHope]

Great show!!

[solongtogo]

arted watching, but will switc to tar when it comes on

only thing I didn't like..the big junk food table. I think it insuinated that the reason people are overweight is because they do nothing but eat junk...taht's not true..

[southerner]

Loved it!! I already have a few people I'm really pulling for.

Jeff the doctor.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_jeff_210.jpg

Matt the wrestler. I cried when he started crying, what a man!!

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_matt_210.jpg

Suzanne the cop/bride to be/afraid of flying.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_suzanne_210.jpg

I mean I'm pulling for them all, but those are the ones that stood out for me last night.

[Sazoo]

I'm pulling for them all too, but Suzy is from my area here in the Pacific NW, so I'm rooting for her especially. I liked that her inspiration t-shirt during the weigh-in said "To Find Mr. Right". :)

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_suzy_210.jpg

[Rancid13]

I'm pulling for the same 3 as you, southerner! Those 3 really struck me for some reason when I was watching the show. I hope they do well! :)

[mel7dog]

I liked Matt after this first week. He really seems like he has the motivation to carry him through :)

[lady1297]

YEAH! A thread for my fav. reality show next to Survivor!! LOVED this show last year and am inspired by it this year as I try and lose weight. :) Thanks for starting this thread...

[Brandy]

Watching right now... Really like it!!! LOVE the t shirts! I need to make one to wear while I'm working out! LOL

[ALeonard]

I loved the inspiration shirts! Such a great idea! Love this show!

[lady1297]

Great Idea! Making the inspiration shirts..May have to do that for myself. I have my inspiration pants already!

[southerner]

I have a pair of "skinny jeans" that I try on when I'm dieting (which seems like all the time sometimes :rolleyes: ). They keep me motivated, esp. as I feel them fitting better each time I put them on.

[southerner]

I'm excited it's on tomorrow night!

[Rancid13]

Yay! I can't wait!! :)

[mel7dog]

Last night when I saw the preview I got super excited! I forgot it was on tomorrow, it's going to be a great season for TV!

[southerner]

it's going to be a great season for TV!

yes indeedy sweetie :p

[southerner]

haven't watched last night's show yet, but it must have been good since y'all are all discussing it today ;)

[LDS Angel 19]

Bump for tonight.. we need more action in this thread!

[southerner]

I'm still here....

thought the girls made thr gith decision last week.

hope matt's injury doesn't hamper him too much.

[lady1297]

I had to record it, what happened? (I'm not a fan of surprises!)

[kate]

Nick got kicked off. The girls won the weigh in but lost the challenge. It was a pretty good show.

[lady1297]

Thanks!! I'll watch tomorrow!!

[mel7dog]

I felt bad for that one girl who didn't drop any lbs. That must have been tough on her when everyone else lost at least 3lbs. I wonder what happened to her? She seemed to be eating and exercising just like all the other girls

[LDS Angel 19]

Glad they were smart and got rid of Nick, for some reason I like Seth.

[jimmysgirl424]

Nick had the least impressive "after" video I have ever seen. Who was he kidding when he said he didn't know how much he weighed? :rolleyes: More likely, he hasn't lost another pound and is just embarassed to admit it. What a loser. I also didn't find him to be much of a team player, so I was glad he went instead of Seth.

I'm still all about the girl power!! Imagine Suzy still losing four pounds after her team was all mad at her for drinking 38 milkshake shots!! That must have felt great for her!!

[lady1297]

OMG! I just got done watching the episode. Nick was such an arse! What's up with that. Good thing they got ride of him!! Jerk!!

[mel7dog]

I was so glad Nick left. Although he did lose almost as much weight as the other guys, he wasn't working as hard. He just didn't seem to have the same drive to follow through.

I guess that was proven right at the end when they showed him his "after" video and he went back to his old ways with a few small improvements. I did feel kinda bad for him, he seemed depressed :(

[Sazoo]

DH & I watch Gilmore Girls on Tuesday nights & tape Navy NCIS, so I only get to watch The Biggest Loser during commercials. :(

I saw Suzy decide to drink the milkshakes so she could win the personal chef for the week, but didn't see the end of that challenge. Did anyone else drink any milkshakes, or was she the only one? :confused: Was her team really mad at her about it? Did her winning mean that she & one other girl got to have the personal chef, or was it her whole team? I am glad to hear that she lost a decent amount of weight this week, despite the whole milkshake thing.

I also saw part of the last challenge (the one on the train) & the very end of the weigh-in, when the girls won. Yay girls! :cool: I didn't see the final vote ceremony where they guys picked off Nick...but from what you ladies have said, it sounds like they made the right choice!

[southerner]

Did anyone else drink any milkshakes, or was she the only one? Was her team really mad at her about it? Did her winning mean that she & one other girl got to have the personal chef, or was it her whole team?

She was the only one. We didn't hear too much about people being mad at her, can't remember who made a comment though (Shannon maybe?) She chose Ryan to be her buddy and just them two had the personal chef.

Anyone else cry when they called home?

[Kopper]

Thank goodness Nick is gone! Anyone going to buy his book or video?? JK!

My favorites are Suzy and Matt.

[southerner]

That guy is just milking his 15 minutes. I can't imagine too many people are going to buy it. What does he have to offer that others (ie professionals) don't???

[lady1297]

Oh I bawled when they called home!! So sweet...

[Kopper]

That guy is just milking his 15 minutes. I can't imagine too many people are going to buy it. What does he have to offer that others (ie professionals) don't???

Oh ITA! I was just kidding. I doubt he will have a book anyway. He has even less to offer than the professionals because he is not a success story (at least not yet). He reminds me of an ex I dated in college who was very smug. Not an attractive quality! Yuck…

[jimmysgirl424]

Oh ITA! I was just kidding. I doubt he will have a book anyway. He has even less to offer than the professionals because he is not a success story (at least not yet). He reminds me of an ex I dated in college who was very smug. Not an attractive quality! Yuck…


Besides, why would anyone want to buy a book about weight loss by someone who wasn't able to follow through on the diet and exercise plan he was given by professionals during his stay in the Biggest Loser house? :confused: I really did not care for him at all and was glad to see him go. I think the Red Team will be much stronger without him.

[southerner]

don't forget tomorrow night!

[tgray99]

I'm still all about the girl power!! Imagine Suzy still losing four pounds after her team was all mad at her for drinking 38 milkshake shots!! That must have felt great for her!!
On Weight Watchers I've learned that sometimes it can help to jump start weight loss with a few extra calories. That might've helped.

I ADORE this show!!! I didn't watch it last year but I wish I had. Can't wait for tomorrow night! :D

[southerner]

who got voted off? I won't have to time to watch it until later in the week?

[LDS Angel 19]

Ryan. I'm a little bummed. For some reason I liked her. She did really great after the show, she looks great now.

[jimmysgirl424]

Wow, those were some tremendous weight losses by everybody this week!! I was so impressed and happy for all of them. Especially after the past two weeks have had some pretty disappointing losses. Guess they broke through the plateau!

The Blue team is seriously losing cohesion. I am very much hoping that being forced to allow the men to have the deciding vote on who went home will be enough to make them all come together again and be a team. It's the only way they will be able to beat the men.

Good for Matt for taking over personal trainer duties; not just for his own team members, but for the girls too. That really impressed me. :D

[Sazoo]

I only got to see a few minute of the show (during commercials of Gilmore Girls), & I'm wondering why the girls seem to not be getting along very well...?

I liked Ryan too, & was sorry to see her go. Glad to see her doing well since the show, though! :cool:

[tgray99]

Ok, the girls aren't getting along because of something that happened in Vegas. The players were offered the opportunity to pick a card with a dollar amount ($1-$5000) on it in exchange for not getting to work with their trainer all week. The guys talked it over and decided not to hold it against any of their teammates if they took it. Matt would train them. So, 2 guys did it. The girls didn't discuss it at all and 3 took it, Shannon, Suzanne and Jen. Shannon and Jen worked out with Matt and the other 2 guys. Suzanne didn't work out at all. Frustrations came to a head when Ryan criticized the 3 money takers at breakfast one day (particularly Shannon). In the vote, the 3 non-money takers voted for Shannon and the 3 money takers voted for Ryan. The guys had to come in and break the tie. They said Ryan always had excuses so they voted for her.

It was a really good episode!

[jimmysgirl424]

Ok, the girls aren't getting along because of something that happened in Vegas. The players were offered the opportunity to pick a card with a dollar amount ($1-$5000) on it in exchange for not getting to work with their trainer all week. The guys talked it over and decided not to hold it against any of their teammates if they took it. Matt would train them. So, 2 guys did it. The girls didn't discuss it at all and 3 took it, Shannon, Suzanne and Jen. Shannon and Jen worked out with Matt and the other 2 guys. Suzanne didn't work out at all. Frustrations came to a head when Ryan criticized the 3 money takers at breakfast one day (particularly Shannon). In the vote, the 3 non-money takers voted for Shannon and the 3 money takers voted for Ryan. The guys had to come in and break the tie. They said Ryan always had excuses so they voted for her.

It was a really good episode!


I also think there were some tensions brewing during last week's episode when Suzy was the only one who did the milkshake shots and got a personal chef for the week.

[southerner]

sounds like I missed a good episode this week. Matt was one of my favorites the first week!

[jimmysgirl424]

You can also definitely see the weight coming off of all of them now!! I saw big differences in many of them!! :D

[jesseybell]

Has any one noticed that the girls are all the same height and they are very similar in weight. I went to the NBC site and it doesn't say how tall they are. I wish I knew.
Even the guys are at varied in heights and weights as they were last year.

I love this show. I usually tape it and watch GG.Plus then I can have it on tape so I have it as inspiration if I need it.

[tgray99]

sounds like I missed a good episode this week. Matt was one of my favorites the first week!
I LOVE Matt!! I want either him or Dr. Jeff to win. I like both of those guys.

Have y'all noticed how much a difference there is to Pete's face? He was the heaviest guy (the African American man) and now you're really starting to see difference in his face. I think he's lost like 50 pounds already. Wow!!

[jimmysgirl424]

At this point; I think I am rooting for Dr. Jeff as well. :)

[southerner]

bumping for tomorrow night!

[southerner]

thought tonight's show was good. felt bad for the girls though.

Andrea :eek: that was a very motivational talk they had and I found myslef relating to what they were all saying about self-confidence.

Did y'all cry when they watched their videos? I did!

Thought Suzanne was very dignified with her loss and she looks FABULOUS now :eek:

[KRM&TPS]

thought tonight's show was good. felt bad for the girls though.

Andrea :eek: that was a very motivational talk they had and I found myslef relating to what they were all saying about self-confidence.

Did y'all cry when they watched their videos? I did!

Thought Suzanne was very dignified with her loss and she looks FABULOUS now :eek:

I totally agree. I am a big emotional person. So of course I cried. She looks so fabulous. Gosh wish I could make that much of a change.

I wish the guys would not win all the time. But it finally seems like maybe the girls will start working as more of a team.

[mel7dog]

I thought the fridge challenge was kinda lame, but I like the rest of the show. I knew the girls were going to loose because they guessed way too many calories :rolleyes: The video part got me teary as well! any guesses yet on who will win. I still like Matt for the guys, but not to sure about the girls yet. Maybe the one with the long black hair who always drops many lbs. She seems nice the to stay out of everyone's way, plus she is dropping the lbs!

[lady1297]

OH MY GOD!! Suzanne looks FABU!!!! I just watched the tape of last nights show and am SO impressed. And Drea!! Oh my! What a hottie she's turned out to be! And such an inspiration. I wish the girls had won, though. Not that I want the men to lose, but I thought they would benefit more from winning.

[southerner]

I like Matt and Dr. Jeff for the guys. I am hoping that the preview of Matt walking out was misleading though....

I never got to see last week's show. What was the drama between Suzanne and Shannon last week? I liked Shannon's repsonse "I'm not going to say anything negative"

[Jen&Dan]

I like Matt and Dr. Jeff for the guys. I think Suzanne looks wonderful. I think this show is just terrific, it is great to see how peoples lifestyles are being changed.

I also missed last weeks show and wondered what happened between Shannon and Suzanne..

[xrunner]

I just got around to watching last nights show. You can really tell a difference, especially in their faces, with their weight loss. I’m pretty impressed with their progress in just a matter of a few weeks.

[tbell]

Seeing Suzanne's weight loss from the show until now was a HUGE inspiration! Watching this show motivates me so much.

[tgray99]

Here's what happened between Suzanne and Shannon:
Ok, the girls aren't getting along because of something that happened in Vegas. The players were offered the opportunity to pick a card with a dollar amount ($1-$5000) on it in exchange for not getting to work with their trainer all week. The guys talked it over and decided not to hold it against any of their teammates if they took it. Matt would train them. So, 2 guys did it. The girls didn't discuss it at all and 3 took it, Shannon, Suzanne and Jen. Shannon and Jen worked out with Matt and the other 2 guys. Suzanne didn't work out at all. Frustrations came to a head when Ryan criticized the 3 money takers at breakfast one day (particularly Shannon). In the vote, the 3 non-money takers voted for Shannon and the 3 money takers voted for Ryan. The guys had to come in and break the tie. They said Ryan always had excuses so they voted for her.

It was a really good episode!

[southerner]

thank you!!!! so is it correct to assume she was still harboring a grudge for her (Suzanne) not working out with them? Did she lose big numbers though?

[tgray99]

OK, here's why the team had a problem with Suzanne this week.

They had a temptation where the teams were shown a doublemeat cheeseburger with everything, fries with ketchup and a chocolate shake with whipped cream. They were told all of the info about the "meal" in front of them and then had 1 minute to come up with a total number of calories for the meal. Several of the girls figured theirs' and when they came together Suzanne got loud and overruled them. The majority were saying that it was somewhere between 2500-3000. Suzanne (who didn't calculate anything) said it was 4500 and stupidly, the girls went with that answer. The winner was the closest one to the actual amount. The losing team had to climb one step for every calorie they missed it by.

The actual amount was something like 2800, one of the girls was off by like 30 calories (I think it was Jen). So, the guys won and got to spend the day at Universal Studios (Biggest Loser had rented it out just for them). After that, no one wanted to listen to Suzanne anymore. In the challenge Suzanne tried to force her way onto the group again as to strategy and Shannon spoke up and said "this is how we should do it" and they did it and they won. At the end Shannon was quick to speak up and claim the strategy as her's so Suzanne wouldn't sneak in and take credit.

[keiranzma]

Dangit, I missed it!!! Are they going to be showing repeat episodes this season?

[southerner]

don't forget it's on tonight!

[southerner]

who got voted off? I won't be able to watch until later in the week!

[mel7dog]

Jen got voted off! I felt so bad for the girls, they worked SO hard and they still lost the weigh in :confused: I was sad to seem Jen go, but I guess it's because she was a "thread" loosing so much weight.

[ALeonard]

I can't believe they voted Jen off! Those girls are driving me crazy!

I thought it was funny that at the exact moment that they were eating the "pudding on a cloud"... so was I! Mine is more like chocolate mouse since it's whipped together. But it's really a great dessert!

[southerner]

just finished watching it

I can't believe the guys (well, most of them at least) keep losing soooo much weight every week. I do feel bad for the girls also, but I thought they were stupid to vote off Jenn b/c she always brings home the bigger numbers. Well, stupid when they were still going to be teams. Now they're merging.

Go Dr. Jeff!!!!

[Rancid13]

I thought Jen looked fantastic when they showed her 'now'. She's really worked hard to lose that weight (Suzanne looked great too btw!) These girls and guys are giving me some inspiration to get my butt to the gym and running trails again and start working off my extra lbs. That pudding/whipped cream dessert looked so good! I'll have to look into buying some pudding tonight for some tasty 100 calorie desserts. :) Great show...and I'm still rooting for Dr. Jeff on the boys team and for the girls I'm now rooting for Suzy now that Jen and Suzanne have been voted off. :(

[kate]

Can anyone post the then and now shots of the girls? My computer isn't letting me view them on the NBC site, and I missed the show the last couple of weeks! Thanks!

[southerner]

the teams merge tonight and that makes this a whole new show.....

[tgray99]

Ooh, can't wait for tonight!!! Go Dr. Jeff, Matt and Suzie!! Those are my faves!

[KRM&TPS]

Anybody watch tonight. I thought it was a great night. I wont say anymore. Other than the one that left looks great now!

[sublime311]

Anybody watch tonight. I thought it was a great night. I wont say anymore. Other than the one that left looks great now!
I couldn't agree more! I am sooo happy this person went on to reach their goal! Such an amazing story!

[mel7dog]

Well I totally just forgot the person't name who left, but good for him. He looked great! I'm glad him and his wife have been getting in shape together, they seem like a king loving couple and I wish them all the best TTC :)

I like how although someone had to get voted off, there were no hard feelings because everyone erned respect for each other. At the beginning of the show I was really nervous when the guys said things about the girls (I forget what exactly) I know the girls had their share of argung, but they didn't deserve that!

[annielynn]

It was a great show. I am so proud of Pete's accomplishments. He looked fantastic!!

The voting off process was really heart wrenching last night. A lot of emotions. But it was nice to see that there were no hard feelings.

[IrisHope]

I am so impressed by Pete. He could have chosen selfishly but he understood the gravity of his responsibility to the group. I wish they chose Jeff instead of did what's "best for their team". He certainly didn't do what's best for himself.

[mel7dog]

That's his name Pete!! :)

who so you all think will win now? It is really hard to tell. I think Matt has the best motivation. Even though he lost 0 lbs last week he lost 17 this week so obviously his body was making up for it.

I wonder if it will be the same as last year w/a final 2-3 people and the winner is the one who looses the biggest percentage. Some people just drop lbs fatser than other no matter what they do.

[nylons73]

I am so impressed by Pete. He could have chosen selfishly but he understood the gravity of his responsibility to the group. I wish they chose Jeff instead of did what's "best for their team". He certainly didn't do what's best for himself.

I don't know if I am impressed by Pete or not. I mean, it seems that he did make wise choices, except for himself! He saddled himself with the weakest player, not a good choice if you want to win the game. I don't think I respect him as a 'contestant' because he surely did not set himself up to win the $250,000. I, of course, do respect him a lot as a person, but they are not going to give the $250,000 to a 'good person.' Since Pete was losing tons of weight each week, he very well might have won the whole darn thing, had he played the game a little bit better.

[IrisHope]

nylons, yeah he is a great human being but not a good player lol

[taraw]

I thought last night's show was great. I felt so bad that Pete had to leave after he was so unselfish in creating the teams. He looks so great now, though, good for him.

[tgray99]

I agree, he could have put himself with a girl and won the whole thing. I think he was more there for the weight loss aspect than the money winning thing.

It sort of bothered me that Jeff wanted to go home. I could see Pete continuing on with the program but not Jeff. I think Jeff needs to stay there as long as possible, he seems like he could backslide very easily just because he worries so much about other people rather than himself.

[southerner]

just now got around to watching this week's episode. I thought it was good and agree with what everyone was saying about Pete picking the teams.

I wonder how Dr. Jess will/can compete now that he has a partner?? Especially at weigh in time??

I thought Suzy looked real pretty this week, never thought that before!

[Chicagobride2be]

Has anyone see the new issue of People magazine, with Pete in it. Wow , he looks amazing. I don't know what it is about this guy but I just love his spirit.

[camberne]

I thought Pete looked absolutely amazing when they showed what he looks like now. What a difference!!

Does anyone else end up in tears at the end of these shows like I do? It just amazes me at the progress they have made.

[southerner]

okay....I know there's people reading this who have the People mag or can get photos online. I'd love to see that (note to self: remember to look at grocery this week in line)

[southerner]

I know I'm going to cry tonight when they get to see their families :rolleyes:

Actually, I may not get to watch it until tomorrow night, so will someone come by and post who leaves tonight, pretty please with a cherry on top :D

[mel7dog]

so glad it is on tonight! today has been a long boring day :o

[camberne]

I have the People Magazine, but my husband hasn't reloaded our scanner since the big crash. I tried to look on People.com, but I couldn't find the picture on there. Argh!

[southerner]

is the People that Pete is in already off the shelf?? I didn't go to the grocery this week and I'm dying to see/read it :mad:

they say a "favorite" goes home tonight, I'm thinking either Dr. Jeff or Matt?? Isn't that who MOST people like? I mean, we like the others, but it seems those are the two who are liked most?!?!

[camberne]

The cover of the People that it's in is "Body After Baby" with Denise Richards on it. There were several at the store when I was there today. Pete is easy to find, because there's a heavy cardstock ad for Verizon right after the article and the magazine almost automatically opens to him. Page 82.

I like Matt much better than Dr. Jeff. For some reason Dr. Jeff kinda gets on my nerves.

[Kopper]

My favorite is Suzy. I think she is beautiful and seems genuinely nice and likeable.

[jesseybell]

Yep, this show made me have tears streaming down my face at the end.

Everyone is looking so great...I wish Matt had gotten his hair cut at the 'makeovers'.

I like the addition of the "24 hours later...." segment.

I'll have to pick up Prevention Magazine.

[southerner]

I'll have to pick up Prevention Magazine.

Pete is in People if that's what you're talking about. What's in Prevention?

Who got voted off?

[camberne]

The contestants got rewarded with a makeover at a salon, and then they got a photo shoot with Prevention Magazine... the girls are being featured in this month's Prevention.

Mark looks SO good now, too... omg... and I didn't like him AT ALL until the last two episodes. His attitude really changed for the better. I still didn't mind him going, and thought it was the right move strategically. But, oh la la, Mr. Policeman!! :p

[tgray99]

This was a really good episode! I love that Dr. Jeff lost the biggest percentage even though he was by himself!

I was convinced they'd kick Andrea off by the way they were featuring her breakdown and her husband telling her how he wanted her home (hello? saboteur?) But, it was Mark. I think that was a political move. Matt knew Mark was a bigger threat and voted for him to leave so he'd have a better shot of winning. Always a competitor.

[southerner]

great episode!

I wonder if next week someone gains weight at the most shocking weigh-in ever.

I kinda like the team thing, I wish it would've lasted longer than two weeks. They could just pair up Jeff and Andrea to make a team??!!

I don't remember last year's contestants losing so much weight. Speaking of Lisa looks great too!

[lady1297]

WOW!! Mark looks great! I almost forgot he was a policeman and had to get into his kevlar!! I wish I had saved the first couple episodes so I could go back and watch!

Didn't Matt say he wished he had his hair cut more (after the fact)? I bet in the update (whenever that may be) will show him with another hairstyle.

I think someone gains next week. It hasn't happened yet, so it's about time. That or Andrea walks out and goes home?

I actually was getting upset with Dr Jeff, he's seeming so sappy right now. Get it together. I really liked how Matt went back and picked up his partner...how sweet the guy is!! I was hoping either he or Seth would win, and was glad Seth did, but not Suzy. I don't care for her voice and whinning. SHe cries at EVERYTHING!!

[lady1297]

Oh, and I really am impressed with how far everyone has come! ANd the new 24 hours later segment is good...wish that had happened for each contestant up til now!

[tbell]

I think that Andrea (?) should have gone. She obviously wanted to go home and I'm not sure if her heart was in it.

Matt redeemed himself with me when he biked Shannon and her daughter to the finish line. That was nice, but I'm still not his biggest fan.

I like Seth and Suzy the best. I would love if one of them won!

[camberne]

I thought, also, that next week's "shocking" weigh-in will involve someone or a couple of people gaining weight. I agree with southerner that they should have kept the "team" thing going for another week and paired Jeff and Andrea together. I like the dynamics and the relationships that have come out of the last couple weeks between the guys and gals.

[lady1297]

Are they moving to individuals next week? I missed that part...hmm...

[Sazoo]

Are they moving to individuals next week? I missed that part...hmm...Yep, they showed that in the preview for next week's episode.

[JLRenheos]

O.K., now I'm really upset, because my TiVo didn't record last night's show! I forgot about this episode & really wanted to see how everyone's makeover turned out.

Does anyone have pics. of all the contestants with their 'new' makeovers?

[camberne]

None of the makeovers were remarkable, honestly. Shannon got her hair highlighted and straightened, which was the most noticeable change. The rest were just minor things. Matt said that he should have let them really cut his hair and do a makeover, but he was really weird about it while it was actually happening and they didn't do much.

[camberne]

Here's the picture from the NBC site of the makeover...
http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/weeklyhighlights/episoderecaps/images/episode8_p5.jpg

[southerner]

we're getting down to the wire now.....

they say the live finale is this month and there's seven contestants left!!

[tgray99]

Here's the picture from the NBC site of the makeover...
http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/weeklyhighlights/episoderecaps/images/episode8_p5.jpg
Who is the skinny chick on the bottom row, far right? I don't recognize her.

[Sazoo]

Who is the skinny chick on the bottom row, far right? I don't recognize her.
Me neither... :confused:

[Sare79]

That was the magazine editor person from last week's show when they were doing the shoot.

[southerner]

That was the magazine editor person from last week's show when they were doing the shoot.


yeah, stupid, isn't it??

[Sazoo]

yeah, stupid, isn't it??
Uh huh...what is she doing in their picture? :confused:

[amtaylor]

How on earth have I missed this thread!? I LOVE the biggest loser! I will definitely keep up with you guys from now on :)

[southerner]

**waving wildly**

[southerner]

who got voted off? haven't watched yet.

[magrat]

who got voted off? haven't watched yet.

Shannon.

[lady1297]

VCR didn't record, someone fill me in...

[taraw]

They changed the game again this week. There are no longer any teams, every individual for themselves. The two people who lost the least percentage for that week are eligible to be voted off. The challenge this week was a jump rope type exercise. Matt won and so he had immunity. Since he had immunity and the weekly weigh-ins would be week-by-week and not cumulative, he thought his best strategy would be to not exercise and to gain weight for the week so that he could loose more weight next week. When Matt hopped on the scale he was surprised to see that he had gained 12 pounds in one week! He was expecting to gain, but not that much. Dr. Jeff lost an additional 14 pounds this week, bringing his total weight loss so far to 100 pounds! Shannon was 2nd to last percentage wise and then Andrea was last. Shannon was voted off because she was seen as a bigger threat to the others than Andrea was. They showed how she looks now, and she looks great!

[taraw]

Oh Yeah! How could I forget this, Matt let Suzy cut his hair. She cut it pretty short and he looked totally different. He looked much younger and way cuter with his hair short. It was quite a shock for everyone since he didn't let them cut his hair at the makeover the week before.

[tbell]

Shannon does look awesome now! I'm so glad that they have been able to take off more weight after they leave the show. I'm upset that Andrea didn't leave--I just don't care for her at all! I am so rooting for Suzy! But Matt does look a million times better after his haircut.

[southerner]

just finished watching the show from last night.

I kinda feel bad for Shannon. She has a tough (if not tougher) road ahead of her to keep her weight off. Did y'all see her family? They are all overweight, so that will make it that much more challenging for her. Maybe she can motivate all of them to make healthy changes?? I hope so, for her sake.

I think Matt was smart (game strategy wise) to not try as hard this week. Although, 12 pounds :eek:

Still can't get over how great Dr. Jeff looks :eek:

[sublime311]

Ok, this is going to sound completely snarky, but what was up with Suzy crying last night!? Don't get me wrong, I would have been an emotional wreck if I would have had to vote off a friend, but come on! All that squealing and carrying on!! She gives womenkind a bad name!

Despite that, she, and really all of them look amazing! What an inspiration!

[lady1297]

Thanks!! Wow!! I missed a good episode!

[southerner]

Loved it!! I already have a few people I'm really pulling for.

Jeff the doctor.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_jeff_210.jpg

Matt the wrestler. I cried when he started crying, what a man!!

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_matt_210.jpg

Suzanne the cop/bride to be/afraid of flying.

http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/images/cont/pic_suzanne_210.jpg

I mean I'm pulling for them all, but those are the ones that stood out for me last night.

Two of the three I liked from the beginning (this is my post from 9-14-05) are still in and I still am pulling for one of them.

Who do y'all want to win??

[lady1297]

I hope either Dr. Jeff or Matt...

[amtaylor]

I'm rooting for Dr. Jeff... What do you think about Matt's strategy with gaining the weight? Do you think it will really work out for him?

[southerner]

I think Matt was smart not to try as hard this past week. I think he'll be up for some big numbers next week.

[tbell]

I like Dr. Jeff, Seth and Suzy. I know Suzy is kind of irritating, but I think she's cute.

[southerner]

I like Suzy too. I think I'd be an emotional wreck just like her if I was on the show. She's going to be turning some heads when she leaves, that's for sure.

You know what I was thinking about.....the people who have shed mad pounds are going to need some plastic surgery. I think that might have something to do with why the guys don't have their shurts off anymore when they get on the scale. Imagine how droopy Dr. Jeff's "boobs" are aftre losing 100 pounds. They are going to have a ton of extra/stretched skin that need to be removed now.

Also, Dave from last year is a muscle man now :eek:

[tgray99]

I'm pulling for Dr. Jeff, Matt and Suzy. If any of them win I'll be happy.

I think Matt was pretty surprised he gained as much as he did but I think it was a somewhat smart move.

I didn't notice that the guys weren't taking their shirts off anymore. Good eye!

[southerner]

I'm going to be so sad when this show is over.

Tomorrow night is the next to last show :(

[jimmysgirl424]

I'm going to be so sad when this show is over.

Tomorrow night is the next to last show :(


Me too!! I love the show and it's sooooo inspiring to watch. I saw a preview for the finale and completely freaked out over how amazing everyone looks. Everytime I watch; I just want to start exercising and never stop. :o :)

[lady1297]

Well, what happened? DH didn't record it (accident) so AGAIN I missed it...

[mel7dog]

Dr. Jeff got sent home :) Everyone said how much they loved him, but that this was a game and he was a big threat because he continued to drop big lbs. It was a really good one! He looked GREAT after as well, down to 240 if I rememeber correctly.

[annielynn]

I think that it was 240lbs. He looked fantastic. Amazing transformation I think.

[tbell]

Dr. Jeff is one of those mentioned above that will definitely need plastic surgery. At the end when he was standing in his scrubs, you could totally see all the skin around his waist.

[tgray99]

Yup, one more prerecorded show then the live finale. With 3 or 4 (depending on if they kick anyone off next week) how will they pick a biggest loser, based on percentage?

I will so miss this show when it's gone! :(

[PinkPanther]

I love this show!! Suzy is my favorite! :)

[southerner]

Boy, Andrea is lucky!! She escapes again.

Matt lost 26 pounds :eek: :eek: Guess his strategy from last week did payoff.

Next week when they have to carry their weight up the side of the building. Matt will have to carry 99 pounds vs. Andrea's 46, big difference there!

Next week, they narrow it down to three, then they all go home to finish losing weight on their own. At the finale, they have a final weigh in and yes, the winner is determined by the overall percentage among those three.

[boobsmcparvin]

Love this show! It is very inspirational.

[jesseybell]

I have been taping all the shows and will watch them all again during the holidays to try to get inspiration to be good after the new year.

Matt looks so much better with his haircut!

[kdotp]

I just found this thread. Matt currently lives where I live and the local radio station has him on the mornings after every show to talk over what happened. He's always been super nice and funny on the radio and I think he tries to say things to throw the DJs off the track on whether or not he'll win. I hope he does!

I think the fact he was a former collegiate wrestler under one of the best coaches has helped him with exercising plus, he knows the tricks wrestlers use to shed water weight before weigh-in at a meet. The long-sleeved shirt under a short sleeve and stocking cap while working out are two of those!

[PinkPanther]

WHEN IS THE FINALE? did i miss it?

I know I missed Tuesdays episode. :(

[lady1297]

Finale is in two weeks. You haven't missed it yet!

[southerner]

they have a lot to cram into one hour tonight!

[lady1297]

Should be fun to watch!

[jimmysgirl424]

I probably won't get to watch it tonight; DH hates the show to begin with, but he saw a preview last night for a new version of Fear Factor and really wants to watch that. :( One of the times that I wish I had Tivo. Our DVR won't let us watch record one channel and watch another.

[tbell]

Is tonight the finale?

[jimmysgirl424]

Is tonight the finale?


No, I believe it is next week.

[udsweetpea]

So where is everyone tonight? Who watched? Anyone else excited about next week's finale?

[mrstim]

Can somebody pm me to tell me who got kicked off? thx.!

[sublime311]

Here it is in white - just highlight it to read:

Andrea was booted off tonight! Next week is the finale!

[Sazoo]

Suzy made it to the final 3 - yay! She's worked really hard & has done great! I'm glad the guys decided to keep her & send Andrea home.

Can't wait for the finale next week!

[southerner]

so, i'm lame and I got home from work and watched the last segment, which was just right on the emotional level ;)

was thew whole show emotional?

I think Matt will win, who do y'all think?

From previews, I got that they are offering a second place prize ($100K) to the winner among the rest of them??

[Sazoo]

Yeah, I think Matt has a pretty good shot at winning too.

I missed most of the preview (I was flipping back & forth between this & Gilmore Girls) so I didn't see the thing about the second place prize. That's pretty cool, though! :)

I can't wait to see what they all look like for the live finale next week - not just the final 3, but everyone! I was trying to watch some of the "then & now" videos on www.nbc.com but they're taking forever to load up on my computer, so after watching Suzanne's & Andrea's, I gave up.

[tgray99]

They didn't say anything about the 100K prize, just that those who had left previously had a shot at winning it.

Right at the very end they showed clips from next weeks interviews and prerecorded stuff and Matt and Suzy both looked FAB.U.LOUS!!! So thin, so toned. Very impressed.

DH thinks Suzy is hot. I love that my man loves short blondes with a little meat on their bones. :D

[lady1297]

Man! That was agreat show last night! Suzy looks fabulous. And Matt, hubahuba!! Once he sheds a few more pounds, he's going to have to use that muscle to get through the throngs of girls!! :) He and Seth are really good lucking! Nothing like before (alhtough you could see Seth had looks under the fat). I need to watch that episode again to inspire me. I'm really excited about next week!

[mel7dog]

I think one of the guys will win. It's just really hard for a woman to drop as much weight as a man in the same amount of time. Even if it is by % :(

[annielynn]

I loved last nights episode. I am so excited for next week!! They are really an inspiration. Everyone looks great.

[southerner]

I think one of the guys will win. It's just really hard for a woman to drop as much weight as a man in the same amount of time. Even if it is by % :(

They (the guys) also had a lot more to lose from the beginning. They had some of those girls beat by 100+ pounds :eek:

[tbell]

I'm really rooting for Suzy. I'm so happy they kept her over Andrea! For some reason, I just don't care for Matt but I think he'll win.

Why didn't they show Andrea now? Is it on the website? Maybe she gained weight?

[annielynn]

I am rooting for Suzy too.

Andrea looks fantastic now. ON the web site they have a "now" video of her. She has lost more weight since the show. I am really impressed.

[jesseybell]

I am so happy Suzy is still there. I've liked her since Day 1.
I hadn't watched the show in a couple of weeks (I have them all on tape since I watch Gilmore Girls too) so I hadn't seen him with his haircut. Big improvement! There is still something about him that bugs me, but he looks great! I don't want the other guy to win, just because he looks so much like Ryan last time (stupid reason, I know...) Can't wait for the finale!

[tbell]

Wow, Andrea does look good! I watched all the videos and that guy Nick has kind of a bad attitude. Everyone else looks great--how inspiring!

[jimmysgirl424]

Last night's episode was fantastic. I kept getting emotional and teary-eyed! :o I must say: MATT IS HOT!! Holy crap!!! I couldn't stop staring at him. He will definitely have to fight his way through the packs of women after this show is over!!

I'm glad Suzy made it! She looks so awesome and that dress she was wearing for the elimination really showed off her figure. You Go Girl!!

I think I'm going to have to sacrifice the Amazing Race next week in order to watch the entire finale. I hate having to choose. :(

[jesseybell]

I remember at the beginning of the season they showed a picture of Matt from his wrestling days and I was like woa! hottie! and then 'what happened?' He's definitely getting close to that. He just has to get the scowl off his face.

[taraw]

I enjoyed last night's episode too. But did anyone else get annoyed with the challenge? I thought that Matt really got screwed in the challenge because he did so good going up the ladder the first time. I felt the others kind of slacked off going up the first time when they saw that they didn't have a chance to beat Matt up. Andrea was the last one to the top both times, but she still won the challenge, I didn't like that at all.

I am very excited to see everyone now in next week's episode. Does anyone know how long it has been since they filmed, how long they have been at home on their own?

[lady1297]

Yeah, the challenge irritated me to some level, but I guess they felt that it gave everyone a better chance against matt?? He's really a powerhouse.

[tgray99]

Does anyone know how long it has been since they filmed, how long they have been at home on their own?
They said something about it being several months. Sucky thing is, they had to lose over Thanksgiving. If I were one of them, I'd pretend like Thanksgiving wasn't even there and just keep with the plan. I'm rooting for Suzy and Matt. I think Matt will win.

[southerner]

just watched last night's episode. Have I mentioned how sad I am going to be when this show isn't on anymore??? It's so good! Maybe one of the best reality shows I've ever watched and let me tell you this, I've watched a lot in my day ;)

I cried pretty much every segment.

It's amazing how much better looking these people are now that they have lost so much weight.

I think I would like Suzy to win it all! Girl power!

[southerner]

is Tuesday night's show 2 hours??

[Rancid13]

Up to the time the remaining 3 went home, 12 weeks had passed on the show. My vote is for Suzy, since the others I had been rooting for have already been voted off. It's gotta be a girl this time! :)

Tuesday's episode is 2 hours.

[jimmysgirl424]

I don't know if anyone else noticed this; but on Tuesday's episode, I could have sworn I saw some chemistry between Suzy and Bob. Especially when he told her that she took his breath away. Neither one of them are married!

[LovinLife]

I love this show!
I really want Suzy to win. Has anyone else seen the previews for the show tuesday? Everyone looks amazing. CAnt wait to see who wins!!!

[Sazoo]

I don't know if anyone else noticed this; but on Tuesday's episode, I could have sworn I saw some chemistry between Suzy and Bob. Especially when he told her that she took his breath away. Neither one of them are married!Me too. :)

[southerner]

Isn't Bob gay? I thought we knew that.

[tgray99]

Isn't Bob gay? I thought we knew that.
That's exactly what I thought, that Bob is gay. Hmm...guess we'll find out.

Based on commercials Matt looks too thin, almost cancer patient looking thin. Suzy looks fabulous though.

[lady1297]

That's exactly what I thought, that Bob is gay. Hmm...guess we'll find out.

Based on commercials Matt looks too thin, almost cancer patient looking thin. Suzy looks fabulous though.


If Bob is gay, I want a sex change!! Dang he's cute!

Matt had a lot to lose, so maybe that's why he looks too thin?

[Sazoo]

I read in TV Guide that Suzy has gotten lasik eye surgery so she doesn't have to wear her glasses anymore. :)

I kinda wondered if Bob was gay too...maybe I was just imagining the chemistry I thought I saw between him & Suzy. :p
If Bob is gay, I want a sex change!! Dang he's cute!
Me too! :D

[jimmysgirl424]

I read in TV Guide that Suzy has gotten lasik eye surgery so she doesn't have to wear her glasses anymore. :)

I kinda wondered if Bob was gay too...maybe I was just imagining the chemistry I thought I saw between him & Suzy. :p

Me too! :D


Me three!! Does anyone have knowledge of where we might find the info as to his sexual preference? I don't know, my head doesn't want to wrap around him being gay. He is very macho for one. Not that that means a darn thing, but most gay guys have a very definite effeminate (sp) personna. Bob doesn't.:confused:

[Rancid13]

I don't know if anyone else noticed this; but on Tuesday's episode, I could have sworn I saw some chemistry between Suzy and Bob. Especially when he told her that she took his breath away. Neither one of them are married!

Me too! I was watching the show while reading a magazine, and when I looked up and saw Suzy hugging a guy, I had NO IDEA it was Bob. From the way the hug looked to me just glancing at them, I couldn've sworn it was her boyfriend (though she's single) the way they just latched onto each other, until the camera panned out and showed Bob's face. They would make a cute couple, but I too am wondering about his sexual preference. Maybe his 'gentle sensitive guy' attitude is just that...maybe it's something more. I thought he was gay at first, towards the beginning of the show last season, but I'm just really not sure now.

[tgray99]

I read in TV Guide that Suzy has gotten lasik eye surgery so she doesn't have to wear her glasses anymore. :)

Aww...I liked her glasses I thought it was all a part of her cute charm. (I also really dug her frames...wonder where I can get a pair like that?!?)

[Sazoo]

Can't wait for tonight's show! :D

[taraw]

I am glad that suzy got the lasik eye surgery, it shows that her self confidence has grown. On last week's episode she said that she always "hid" behind her glasses, that she would wear eye catching frames in hopes that people would notice the glasses and not the fat. I haven't seen any of the commercials that show how they look now, but I thought Suzy looked great last week.

I am very excited to see all of the contestants on tonights show!

[southerner]

I'm going to be so sad that this show isn't on anymore :(

[udsweetpea]

Getting so excited!!!

[Sazoo]

That TV Guide article I read also quoted Suzy as saying something like "I want to stay the weight I am now for the rest of my life". I can't wait to see how she looks after these past few months! :)

I'm rooting for Suzy, but I still think one of the guys will win. But we'll see!

[tbell]

I'm so excited! I'm torn because DH is watching the Carolina/Illinois game tonight and I usually like to watch with him and heckle Carolina, but I can't miss Biggest Loser. Too bad I don't have Tivo! :rolleyes:

I like Suzy's glasses too--they inspired me to get a new pair (mine are black but shaped like hers.)

Still feeling Matt as the winner.

[southerner]

sorry for the hijack....

tacy, Let me know if you don't get to see it. I'm TIVOing it. Have you seen the Direct TV/TIVO specials for the holidays? Too good to pass up ;)

[tbell]

sorry for the hijack....

tacy, Let me know if you don't get to see it. I'm TIVOing it. Have you seen the Direct TV/TIVO specials for the holidays? Too good to pass up ;)

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that my countless hints and sighs about not having Tivo will drive DH to get me one for Christmas! :D As of right now, I totally plan on watching it but will let you know if I can't.

PS--LOVING your avatar!!!

[southerner]

PS--LOVING your avatar!!!

me too ;) not a bad sight to see everyday. you should get a Sayid one :p

[LynzeyAHL]

I'm watching right now I can't believe how AWESOME everyone looks! Dr Jeff was quite the cutie who knew?!?

[curlygurl]

I can't believe how unbelievable most of them look. The only good thing is that the network did pick up a 3rd season. Yippee.

[LynzeyAHL]

Pete lost a whole person THAT BLOWS MY MIND!!!!

[Kopper]

They are all so amazing!!! What hotties :)

[mel7dog]

Oh my gosh 95lbs instead of 96 :eek:

Eta: yippi, I knew that person would win!!

[tgray99]

I am SOOOO unbelievably hacked off. My NBC station had problems and I have no sound on my TIVO recording!! I can see it but I can't hear it. Grrr!!!!!!!! Anyone wanna send me their copy that they recorded?

ETA: Can someone tell me who won the $100K? How did they win it?

[southerner]

Pete won the 100K b/c he was the biggest loser among all the voted off contestants.

Did y'all hear that they are having a BL special in January?

[sublime311]

I am so happy about the winner! I was super happy about Pete winning the 100k and even more about the BIG winner!

[Goddess Tiff]

What kind of special??

[southerner]

What kind of special??


she didn't say what kind, just to watch for it. Anyone else hear this? Or was I being delusional?

[sublime311]

she didn't say what kind, just to watch for it. Anyone else hear this? Or was I being delusional?
Nope, I saw it, too. Was it something about families? lol I was still too happy about Matt!

[tgray99]

Based on what I saw (ya know, since I couldn't hear), I think the special is for couples.

Anyone have it recorded? Isn't there someway to share TIVO'ed shows between TIVO people?

[udsweetpea]

From what I saw, its going to be a whole other show. Families, couples, military wives, etc.

[udsweetpea]

Is Matt dating/married?!?! I want to marry that man!!!

[Sazoo]

I can't believe Suzy missed getting 2nd place by one pound!!! Oh well - I'm glad all 3 of them still won some money. :)

[risa00]

Will someone give a big recap of tonight's show? :( It happened to snow here and clogged up my dish on my house and I didn't get a signal until 4 hours later after the show aired. :( :( :( I checked and I don't think there's a rerun either.

[Sazoo]

Recap? Hmmm, well let's see, here's what I recall:

First, I missed the first half hour of the show because I got home late. By the time I tuned in, all of the eliminated people were sitting on stage, so I must have missed them each getting introduced, or whatever. Oh, & Caroline must also have announced that they were each going to be weighed one more time, & the person to have the highest total percentage of weightloss would win $100,000.

So Bob & Jillian were brought out, & then one by one, starting with the person voted out first, they went up & got weighed one last time. Before each person was weighed they showed a video clip of that person's time at the ranch. Everyone looked AMAZING! :eek: OMG, I was totally shocked at how tiny & fit just about everyone looked - especially some of those girls! Wow, I was definitely impressed. One girl, I think it was Kathryn, didn't loose much/any more weight since leaving the ranch, but everyone else seemed like they lost a LOT more after they were voted out. Most of them looked like totally different people! Anyway, Pete ended up winning the $100,000 because he lost like 44% of his body weight! I can't remember who came closest behind him, percentage-wise - I think it was Mark...or maybe Suzanne?

Then they showed some video clips of the 3 finalists during the past few months that they were at home, trying to learn to adapt what they learned at the ranch to their real lives. Suzy said it was really hard to resist the food temptations - they showed her going out to eat at a restaurant with a bunch of her friends & she got all upset & started crying because she didn't think there was anything on the table that she could eat. Later they showed her telling the camera that she'd pretty much shut all of her friends & family out of what she was going through, & then she realized that she had to let them in because she needed their help & support. They showed her having a conversation with her mom about this, & she said her mom was very reassuring. They also showed her being excited about wearing a pair of size 8 jeans (which she bought after she put on a freshly-washed pair of size 10 jeans & realized they were loose!)

Seth - they showed him working out really hard & talking to the camera about how badly he wanted to win the money. He went out to dinner with his wife & made smart food choices. He seemed to have a really good, positive attitude during most of the video clip they showed of him. At one point he did say he was scared because he knew how easy it would be to backslide & put the weight back on, but he was determined not to. Oh, & his son had some sort of seizure, which upset him a lot & in a stressful moment he ate a burrito (which I guess used to be one of his favorite foods?)

Matt's video clips showed him working out a lot, & also wrestling. He wants to get back into wrestling competitively, so he was practicing a lot. At one point he & another guy bumped their heads together during a wrestling practice & he got a concussion. He went to the doctor & admitted that he's had several concussions before. The doctor reminded him that reactions to concussions are cummulative, so he really needed to be more careful & maybe consider getting into something that is not a high-contact sport like wrestling is. He tested okay on the neurological tests the doctor ran though, so he seemed to be good to go. Matt seemed very determined to win the money as well - he said he wouldn't give up & would keep working hard. They also showed him go out to a bar to hang out with his friends. He said it was really hard because they wouldn't stop harping on how he used to do things - what he used to eat, drink, etc. He said it was weird & he didn't know how he "fit in" to things anymore. He also said he hasn't had a drink since the end of February, & is very proud of himself for that.

So then they brought out the 3 finalists, one at a time. They looked great. Seth had this huge grin on his face the whole time, & Suzy was bursting with energy/excitement. Matt seemed like he just wanted to get on the scale & find out if he won! ;) They all seemed happy to see each other, as well as Bob & Jillian.

Caroline announced that Jello was giving $50,000 to the runner-up, & $25,000 to the third place person. Suzy said she was excited that she'd get some money, either way. Then they did the weigh-ins. Seth got weighed first, then Suzy, then Matt. I think Seth lost like 42% of his body weight, or something like that. Suzy needed to loose one more pound than she did in order to beat out Seth, so she was frustrated, but still excited at her success. Matt got up there & beat them both by quite a bit - I think his overall percentage was 46%! He was super excited.

That was pretty much it...at least as far as I can remember. :p I don't remember the specific # of lbs. each person lost, but some of them were a LOT. After the show they did a commercial for a special edition of BL that will air in January. The commercial was kind of confusing about the format - it talked about family vs. family, military wives, couple vs. couple, etc. Should be interesting to watch.


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Question for anyone who saw the beginning of the show...was Nick there, & if not, did they say why? I don't recall seeing him get weighed in tonight. :confused:

[LDS Angel 19]

Question for anyone who saw the beginning of the show...was Nick there, & if not, did they say why? I don't recall seeing him get weighed in tonight. :confused:

Nope, he wasen't. Caroline just mentioned really quick something like, "We also have one contestant who decided not to join us tonight" and they showed his before and after pics.

[southerner]

I thought for sure Nick would be there to get a plug in for his book :rolleyes:

The special show in January is not BL 3 b/c I heard her telling people to go apply online to be on BL 3. Guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[LDS Angel 19]

I think the show in Jan is called "Biggest Loser: Special Edition" or something, and then there will be Biggest Loser 3 in the summer/fall like normal.

[southerner]

so it's probably just a one or two episode thing :confused:

[juliemag]

I dont think I've posted here before... but I was a huge "biggest loser" fan this season. I am so glad I got to see the finale last night. WOW is all I have to say! All of the contestants look GREAT! Dh and I were in awe! We thought Seth's transformation was amazing - he was solid muscle!!!

I have to give Congrats to all three of the finalists - they are really inspiring!!

[southerner]

did y'all see when Seth lifted up his shirt how there was all that stretched out skin there. Wonder how many/if any of them will need plastic surgery. Scary.

Also, was Suzy on crack last night? Thought she was a little hyper up there. Maybe it was just nerves? I can't believe she lost 2nd place by one pound either :eek:

[mel7dog]

Was Nick the one who when they shower his update after he was booter was all depressed and had gained weight? Who was that?

[mrstim]

I'm working on a set of before & after shots to post here in a few - NBC's website is being cantankerous!!

Yes, Mel - it was Nick.

[TaterBaby]

I didn't realize that Matt is a recovering alcoholic. I think last night was the first time he talked about it? You'd think his friends would be a little more supportive instead of trying to get him to drink!
Congrats to him on winning and on his new-found sobriety!

[shopaholic]

I watched shows here and there and all I have to say is Suzy & Matt's friends were VERY un-supportive.

"have a shot matt" "taste this suzy" :rolleyes:

[mrstim]

Before & After Pictures

MATT
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d422a92dd00000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d422692d100000015108AbtGzJk4Ytf

PETE
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d422492d300000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d422b13ec00000015108AbtGzJk4Ytf

SUZY
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d42ff133800000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d42f4920300000015108AbtGzJk4Ytf

(cont'd)

[jimmysgirl424]

The finale was sooooooooooo awesome!! I was just in total shock at how great everyone looked!! The biggest surprises for me were Pete and Dr. Jeff!! They were amazing!! I got a little scared when I first saw Pete because I thought he looked too thin, but then I looked closely and realized that he literally just lost every single extra pound and put on LOTS of muscle. I thought Suzanne was model quality!! Holy crap, did she look great!! These people were so very inspiring to me. I think I cried through the entire episode this time. :o

The Final Three looked stunning!! Especially Suzy in that slinky black dress...gorgeous. And Matt, what a total hottie he has turned out to be. I have so much admiration for him; it seems he just battled that little extra bit to win the title. Poor Suzy...one pound. Seth was amazing...above that little bit of loose skin around the bottom of his stomach, there was nothing a wall of muscle! :eek: Wow!!

Guess it's a good thing that they voted Pete off early as he had the highest percentage of total weight loss of ANYONE, including the finalists!!

I can't wait for the next installment of this show.

[IrisHope]

I have to agree that Suzy was on crack. She was annoying the hell out of DH and me. She looked great but way too obnoxious.

[Smiley124]

The finale was great (although a little long and drawn out, imo). They all look so awesome!!! I can stand to lose 15-20 pounds myself and I was immediately inspired after seeing how great they all looked.

I didn't think Suzy was annoying -- probably because she reminded me of me when I get hyper! I'm normally not a really social person and when I get hyper I just act goofy like that. Her personality seemed familiar, lol!

[mrstim]

Before & After, Part 2

SETH
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d641792f300000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d420092f700000015108AbtGzJk4Ytf

SUZANNE
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d642992cd00000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d4790d2fd00000015108AbtGzJk4Ytf

MARK
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d7f90d2e100000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d479d53c000000015108AbtGzJk4Ytf

[mrstim]

Before & After, part 3

SUZANNE
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5cf11b3127cce959d7111d26700000016108AbtGzJk4Ytf http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/contestants/after_photos/images/ap_suzanne4.jpg

I'm sorry some of these aren't the best before pictures, their website is having serious problems! OH well, I enjoyed looking at these! BTW - these contestants were the only ones with after pics online, I wish I could've shown Jeff!!

[kdotp]

I was so happy Matt won (though I'm a little biased because he's from my area). He really worked hard, especially because going back to small-town Iowa, it is going to be difficult to find the motivation and support he had at the ranch. I thought it was a little insensitive of his friends to keep reminding him of how he used to be but I think they just really weren't thinking about how he really changed. He's not the Matt they used to know who just happened to lose a lot of weight, he's a completely different person. Kudos to him for being sober 9+ months. AFIK he is not dating anyone and will be returning to Iowa after all his appearances and promotions. He's an assistant wrestling coach for a local private college (which was where the wrestling shots were filmed).

Guess it's a good thing that they voted Pete off early as he had the highest percentage of total weight loss of ANYONE, including the finalists!! Actually, Matt did end up with the highest percentage of loss. His was just over 46% where Pete's was just over 43%.

The local radio station had Matt on again this morning via telephone and he just sounded so happy and so good! Everyone here is so proud of him.

[jimmysgirl424]

Actually, Matt did end up with the highest percentage of loss. His was just over 46% where Pete's was just over 43%.




Actually, Pete's exact percentage was 46.13%, not 43%. Matt did have the bigger percentage, but by a very, very small margin. Matt's percentage was 46.31%, a difference of 0.18%! :eek: Oh, and Mark was right in there with them, coming in at 46.09%.

The stats posted above came from:

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2005/11/the_biggest_los_3.html

[Sare79]

I don't think Matt was ever in AA admitting he was an alcoholic, I think he was just drinking a lot to get like that and using it to drown his pain.
So when he said he was sober, I think he meant that he made a healthy lifestyle change to do that because he knew it's what brought him down.

At least that was my interpretation.

[jimmysgirl424]

I don't think Matt was ever in AA admitting he was an alcoholic, I think he was just drinking a lot to get like that and using it to drown his pain.
So when he said he was sober, I think he meant that he made a healthy lifestyle change to do that because he knew it's what brought him down.

At least that was my interpretation.


That was the impression that I got as well; Sare79

[tbell]

I can't believe how good everyone looked! I started crying as soon as they started walking out and pretty much didn't stop until the end. I had a feeling Matt would win, and he totally deserved it, but I was rooting for Suzy.

This show is so inspiring since they do it the natural way instead of getting surgery, etc. I can't wait until the special in Jan.

[camberne]

did y'all see when Seth lifted up his shirt how there was all that stretched out skin there. Wonder how many/if any of them will need plastic surgery. Scary.I've been working to lose weight in addition to doing prep work and going to support group meetings for bariatric surgery. The plastic surgeon that we had come in two months ago to discuss the excess skin issue pretty much discouraged me and two of my friends (one pre-op, one post-op) from considering the plastic surgery. The plastic surgery actually requires MORE recovery time than the bariatric surgery (the surgeon stated 5-6 weeks for the skin surgery vs 2 weeks for the bariatric surgery) and they actually have to do more cuts. The diagrams they showed were enough to discourage us.

I was pulling for Seth to win the entire thing, but Pete and Jeff absolutely amazed me. Talk about motivating. Jeff is the one that motivates me more than any of them. Being that he is a doctor (my regular doctor sucks) and he couldn't do this without the show and the intensive workout regimen really inspires me. I am in the same place that he was before the show, although I don't weigh as much (not that I'm too far behind). I have arthritis and climbing stairs every day is a challenge. My left leg is constantly giving me problems, as that's the knee I've had two surgeries on. He had some of the same exact challenges and he did so amazingly!!

I also thought that Andrea looked spectacular. Did you see that tiny waist on her??? WOW!

[jesseybell]

I couldn't believe how amazing everyone looked! Everyone had lost so much more weight after they left than the last season (though last season I don't think they knew that they could also win $ so even Caroline Rhea said that they had a financial goal as well).
Was the white dress supposed to be the girl (?Suzanne, I can't remember)'s wedding dress? It was a strapless sundress.

The ONLY part that annoyed me is that they say how these people did it naturally without surgery and that they are just ordinary people. Sure, they didn't have surgery, I know that. But when they are on the ranch they have nothing else to do besides eat right and work out. They work out 3 hours a day. That is not normal. I would be even more impressed on a show where they still led their normal lives and lost all that weight.
BUt don't get me wrong.I love the show. I taped the whole season so I can re-watch it when I want. I would do anything to be able to take 3 months out of my life and go and do that.

[Kimberland30]

Is it just me, or does the "new" Seth look just like Stiffler from American Pie? :)

I've never watched this show, but I taped the finale last night. Maybe it will encourage me to start working out again and eating better.

[tbell]

I'm buying myself the Biggest Loser workout DVD for Christmas. I'm so excited! I watched the little video of it on nbc.com and all the contestants are working out with you, plus Bob. Dorky, yes, but maybe it will motivate me!

[Sare79]

The ONLY part that annoyed me is that they say how these people did it naturally without surgery and that they are just ordinary people. Sure, they didn't have surgery, I know that. But when they are on the ranch they have nothing else to do besides eat right and work out. They work out 3 hours a day. That is not normal. I would be even more impressed on a show where they still led their normal lives and lost all that weight.

We have a show like that in Canada called Taking It Off on the life network. It's okay, but not as exciting because they just don't have the same sort of spectacular results.

[kdotp]

Actually, Pete's exact percentage was 46.13%, not 43%. Matt did have the bigger percentage, but by a very, very small margin. Matt's percentage was 46.31%, a difference of 0.18%! :eek: Oh, and Mark was right in there with them, coming in at 46.09%.

The stats posted above came from:

http://www.realitytvmagazine.com/blog/2005/11/the_biggest_los_3.html
Huh, thanks! I could have sworn when watching last night Pete's was around 43%; maybe I was getting his confused with Seth's. Either way, they all looked/did great!

[taraw]

Actually, Pete's exact percentage was 46.13%, not 43%. Matt did have the bigger percentage, but by a very, very small margin. Matt's percentage was 46.31%, a difference of 0.18%! :eek: Oh, and Mark was right in there with them, coming in at 46.09%.

Yep, this is correct. I was very glad that Pete ended up winning the $100k because he really was the 2nd biggest loser out of all of them. And Matt totally deserved to win, he looked fantastic. So many of them didn't even look like the same people.

[filmgirl7]

Darn, i just wrote a whole post and it got erased. Let's try again.

First off, I love this show! Watching the transformation is just amazing...and the finale was just so awesome.

I was especially impressed this season by how many of the contestants really did make life changes and had lost a ton of weight! I commented to DH that this year they knew there would be a "second biggest loser" among the ones who got voted off, so maybe that motivated them to stick with it at home. I was especially impressed by the two blondes in the back row. They looked phenomenal!

Btw, was it me or was Suzy totally spastic on the finale show?! I guess she's just a ball of energy. I love her regardless...she really motivates me to get in shape.

I'll be thinking about all the contestants while I begin my post-thanksgiving fitness regimen! HAHHA! :)

[Smiley124]

I meant to post this before and totally forgot. What was up with Kathryn? I totally respect her for losing some weight and keeping it off, but she seemed to stick out like a sore thumb among the others who had lost more since leaving the ranch and looked so different. She didn't seem very happy to be there either. Anyway, I'm not trying to criticize because I know how hard it is to lose weight and how much harder yet it is to keep it off. I actually felt kind of bad for her on the finale. She seemed to be trying really hard to portray an "I don't care" attitude.