The Biggest Loser (Page 4)

KSH - 2013-01-10 8:53 AM You know what... I think that if the show really CARED about the people on there and them losing weight, they would keep them on the ranch for a month before letting people go. At least give them a shot at changing their lives by learning new habits for 30 days. I finally watched the second night last night. Very sad to see Nate go! Ugh. Kills me when you can see that someone is ready to change their life, and appreciates the help, but they have to go home.

I thought the same thing.  Be on the ranch 1 or 2 weeks, you don't lose 'enough' weight, so bye bye!  What sort of message does that send and mental mess does that create?  I'm sure each and every one of them have tried for at least a week to lose weight, didn't see the results they wanted and quit.  It takes time to create a habit of working out and eating right.  One week isn't going to undo years of improperly treating one's body.

Okay, I cried a bit when I saw how excited they got about finishing a 5k.  I know most of us don't think 5k is very far....but to some people it really is....

Okay, back to watching now....

Yeah, I kept wavering on this. Part of me was thinking, "wow, that's just sad they can't even jog/walk or walk the 5k." The other part thought, "This is so great, because I know I can't imagine how HARD it is for them with that much weight, from a sedentary lifestyle." 
I'm glad the show did this so early in the season.

I do think Alex is a little bit of a wimp though. Thoughts? She just seems too 'pretty girl' and doesn't want to push herself. Her teammate Michael, the biggest guy on the show, beat her! I was annoyed by her 'performance' in the 5k. I was already feeling like she's a slacker. 
Then, they did the promo about her next week...... 

Hi gang, new here...

Yes, it's always inspiring to see a person finishing their first 5K (marathon, half, tri, etc)

I agree - really not impressed by Alex. 

For Danni to run it in 35 min or so is pretty impressive. Off the couch in 4 weeks to run 11min/mile.

I remember completing my first 5k 4 years ago thinking my body was going to explode. I like the fact that they did a 5k in week 4. I imagine they will be running BL Marathon down the road, but I think for the average overweight viewer this may give them a bit of inspriation to run. To alot of people 5k is a loooong way.

Alex is a wuss for sure. Comes across as the typical overweight girl with the princess mentality.

Jeff and Jillian was classic. He is mailing it in as well. Hasn't found his motivation yet I don't believe.

I thought the 5k was good too. Some of them just got it done and others, Alex, whined about it. A blister is an "injury"? Seriously?

I'm pullin for Jackson too. That guy's got heart! While so many were whining about not having their trainers he just stepped up and got it done.

Sad for Pam but more sad for Dani, gonna be a rough go for her to stay on now.

Totally... "Injured" really??? What crap. OK, football guy can't beat Danni...sad. He doesn't seem to have any drive... as showcased. Just that alone, I would have made it my mission to beat her.

The 5k is a big deal. Opens their eyes. Anyone can "do" a 5k. It was cool they showed that first to give regular folks something to shoot for.

I really like Bingo... he seems like a really good kid. Parents are doing great helping him.

And (forget name) Heart surgon... that's a a bit of pressure. Makes perfect sense. For a teenager she is very intelligent and seems quite mature for her age. If she does want to make hearts healthy, she needs to get her mom's beating faster.

Sad to see Pam go but that is part of the game. 

Bingo is great... very comfortable with the camera and talking.  His mother is doing great losing 27 pounds I think.  No mention of the father. 

I felt bad for the oldest girl (can't remember name) that is a ton of pressure to live up to and I hope she can figure out what she wants in life.

I was expecting a mean joke from the cheerleaders for the other girl for a half a second when the cheerleaders came out... I don't know some sort of mean High School movie thing or something.  Glad it didn't turn out that way. 

Good for Jackson to motivate his team and find the leader in himself. 

Yes, they had their prerequisite Brita info-mercial and product placement package.

Agreed. I always cringe when they do the marathon at the end.  A marathon is a pretty extreme event even for someone who isn't in bad shape like these people are.  It seems like people that watch think they can do one easy since they aren't pushing 4 bills.  A marathon is pretty crazy and not to be taken lightly.  I'm more worried that the couch potato viewing tries to train for one and gets hurt or doesn't realize how much training goes into a marathon especially from zero fitness level. 

I like the 5k idea.  Very manageable for someone off the couch in a reasonable amount of time.

It's a building block and a reasonable building block for future events.  Should we expect them to complete and Ironman by the end of the season?  No way.  Just a few weeks ago these people were at fitness level ZERO.  Now they can complete a running event and they can keep entering when the leave the ranch.  In my town there seems to be at least 2-3 every weekend from spring through fall. 

I think we just disagree on what a reasonable goal is for these contestants. 

The 5k was great.... but it was also a subtle product placement for the biggestloser run/walks as well. Go to the website

http://www.biggestloserrunwalk.com/

Another big product by them.

I see where you are coming from but this show is produced to appeal to the masses. Unfortunately the masses are over weight and would like to lose weight. I could see how it could motivate someone to get off the couch and try a 5k. While it may not be a big deal to most of us, a 5k is a big deal for alot of people.