The Biggest Loser (Page 5)

Judging by the things that make these large, grown men cry all the time....

But come on...it's a process and a pretty universal one. It is a revelation to them that they can run a mile. And ya, anytime anyone tries to "change their life" there is a lot of talk and good intentions... then reality hits. But you have to start somewhere, and usually that is square one. for them, it's like square -10... and when they finally get to square one... ya, it's a big deal, and don't rain on their parade. They will need that accomplishment to get them to square 10.

If these contestants were smart they would be having the "who are we going to vote for" discussion BEFORE weigh ins start.

Also, if they were going to go to this new format I wish they wouldn't have sat there and still gone over every stupid vote...just have everyone vote in secret and announce the "loser"...no need to make everyone say why they voted how they voted....*sigh*

Debbie Downer much?

Their journey isn't the same as yours.  It doesn't make it wrong just different.  Along the way you probably celebrated your first half marathon completion, I know I did and it was a great experience.  Now it's just another down week for my long run.  And my future goal is ultras and other races.  But these contestants are starting out at a different place. 

Lighten up Francis

I was ok with the 5K bit (would have liked to see Alison's time) but I thought the worst/misleading part was the cheerleaders with Dolvet and the middle age kid.  Face your fears, you can do anything, blah blah - ALL of that was because ripped black man and a giant camera crew were standing behind her. If she'd been alone she would have been torn to shreds. But all the "you can do it, we'll be your best friends, etc" - sorry, I knew cheerleaders in high school - they are not that nice.

Which brings me to the other issue. If you mock and ridicule someone, then that's bullying, which is bad - I get that. But at what point does it stop being ok to just accept kids getting bigger and fatter? Do you say that anyone, no matter how huge, can become a cheerleader or join the basketball team?

I *was* a cheerleader in HS and I wasn't mean. For the record.

Sure, you can, no matter how huge you are RIGHT NOW, you CAN shape yourself up and maybe become a cheerleader or join the basketball team.

Seems like some of you guys are a little bit "over" the biggest loser experience. That's certainly your option.

I, for one, enjoy watching morbidly obese people (literally) work their A$$es off and turn their lives around. Sometimes it sticks, and sometimes it doesn't... just like in the real world.

But, if people are inspired to get off the couch, do a little exercise, and start down their own path to fitness or an improved lifestyle... who are we to criticize it? We are on a TRIATHLON forum for God's sake.

These people were on the couch. Some of them were practically fused TO the couch. You can't motivate someone like that by showing them the 5K Olympic record. That's just not realistic.

Those people, by running 3 stupid miles, have already exceeded THEIR wildest expectations.

That little cheerleader girl, by cheering with that HS squad, has done something she never thought possible. She's seen how it feels and now she has a palpable goal. She also has about 30 lbs to lose, but she at least has a taste of what *could* be.

We shouldn't pee all over their parade. Let 'em enjoy the "journey".

Agree. Why ,make it confidential-type vote, but then have to declare who you voted for? Defeats the purpose, no?

Shut up

Even when I watch it... ya they "completed" 26 miles... but you know it takes them like ALL day right?

And yet in all my "training" I have not found the motivation to run out and do a marathon even to cross it off the list... and yet it still bugs the crap out of me knowing TBLs have one under their belt.

I came in to post about just that...crazy!

I don't agree with them only getting 15' to shop...they SHOULD have started that challenge back on the ranch with them actually making a list...because what you SHOULD do when you go shopping is NOT go hungry (right after a workout) and NOT go without a list.  Sheesh.  Budget and limited time in the store is FINE...but they should have given them prep time before the fact....

*sigh*

Lisa looked great in her post-BL interview!  Her face was so pretty!

I thought the 15' to shop was stupid too. That just isn't how it is in life. Heck, it takes me 15' to figure out what ice cream to get.

Yes, I get a time crunch, but I thought that was too little. I would never shop for the week with 15 minutes... I would find the time to get it done.

The wife and I were joking that they all did so well because they ran out of food by Wednesday.

And ya, Mom looked great. Big change compared to others at home.

I thought this episode was very "meh". So we can't break the broken guy in the gym, so lets stage this pointless Dr. visit and get him to cry. 

White Team: without the 2lb advantage, she would have had to lost 6+lbs. Whoa. So she lost 9 (great!!), but how many weeks can she keep those numbers? I'm guessing not many.

And finally, Mom looked AWESOME. 176 (I think) they said she weighed? She's done great at home. Good for her, she seems really happy to be healthy for her family. That's what it's all about. 

I thought TC did good too. When I first saw his photoshoot I didn't think he'd lost much, but then he said he lost 80lbs and I was shocked. Not bad for being kicked off in week 1.

Is anyone else kind of annoyed how they are showing the teams trainings? They make it seem like the white/red team are crushing and blue is whining and not doing their workouts, then blue comes out and destroys the red team.

There wa sno way that shopping trip took place right after the workout. The Mom-Lawyer ladies hair was completely different.

Lisa looked really good at home.

man I feel sorry for that white chick.  Also, I don't know what was going on in the challenge, because she barely beat the red team, I can't imagine all of them were keeping up with her, someone probably lapped her.

too bad she lost so much weight, that is going to be tough for next week for her.  Although there was a lot of weight lost this week so who knows.

Woulda liked to see a bit more about what they bought and how that worked out, seemed like there was some division on that issue for some reason.  I think that stuff about eating healthy being more expensive is a bit of bull though.  Seems to me that per calorie eating unhealthy is less expensive but who really needs a supersized big mac meal right.  I don't know much about my budget but I figure, with eating out and alcohol, I am at more than $70 a week for sure.