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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 11:48 am
That's great news Alisons. That new med is certainly very promising.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, January 03, 2006 - 11:57 am
You know, I rewatched the episodes yesterday (nothing else on television) and this truly was a good season of The Biggest Loser, annoying as some of the people were. It was amazing to see Dr. Jeff - who has to be truly one of the nicest men in the world - and so many people transformed. I loved the fact that Pete and his wife are now planning a family and what an astounding amount of weight he lost! And his wife has lost 78 pounds too. They are truly inspirational people.
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Way2prissy
Member
07-21-2002
| Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 11:16 am
I'm going to an open casting call on 1/10. I've never been to one before so it should be interesting. Any idea what I can expect?
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 1:26 pm
I haven't a clue, but if I were you I would make sure I had something that set me apart - make sure your personality is sparkling and that you can show emotion. If you have a great "back story" it would probably help. If you have a current photograph I would take it along -- even if it is a computer-generated one. Take along all your personal information in a "resume-type" forum...the more professional you look (without looking like a "pro") the more attention you are going to get. Best of all, be yourself and prepare to have fun...if you go in with a positive attitude the more you are going to look wonderful.
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Taterheadtwo
Member
09-29-2005
| Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 2:33 pm
hate to say it, if you dont mind where tight enough t shirt are something to show you do need help, show some puch stomach, etc. i bet the ones who wrere real lose fitting clothes will stannd out the least,i bet the sponsers, producers mwill be looking for features that will stand uot on tv, so the after pics will look that much more favorable/ just my oppionion
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 1:40 am
Anyone watch the Show tonight??? I liked the concept of Family against family. It seemed so supportive and caring. I loved how they all banded together and rooted each other on! Everyone looked pretty darn good at the end. of course, the guys always look way better and lose way more weight than the women. I would have been happier with a shorter show though. Two hours seemed too long.
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 9:37 am
This was a great show! I am so happy for everyone on it...they all looked fantastic, and seemed much happier! This show is a great inspiration for those of us who need to lose a few (ok, a lot) of pounds. I think that the next episode with the engaged couples will also be good. Don't you think that they could be showing a bit more on nutrition? How many calories do the people get per meal? I also wonder how many workouts and for how long per day.
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 11:03 am
I have a friend who is applying to the next show (apps due soon), and she is wanting me to ask you all what advice you'd have for her. She is going to a live audition in KC. I told her I'd check with my reality show peeps and tell her what you all said. Any ideas??
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 11:13 am
I listening to the interviews done by contestants from many of the shows, there seems to be one recurring theme they all say when asked about what it takes to make it on the show--and that is to be yourself. They can for the most part spot someone acting other than themselves, and then hope they want who you are on the show. So I think that is something to go by--be yourself and don't hold back. Just let it all hang out. No pun intended.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 11:16 am
I saw it last night too, great show. They all looked so great in the end. #1 says we should apply. I said I'm the only one who needs to lose anything lol.
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Taterheadtwo
Member
09-29-2005
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 11:28 am
i would sugest to wear a tight t shirt type, so the producers can see she needs this, also shows shes more ourgoing, sure of herself( i would think the ones who wear baggy clothes( thats me) are trying to hide under theri clothes, like it really helps, but if you wear a t shirt that shows you have rolls, etc, do wear a real outlandish outfit, just one tha shows your body shapes and doest try to hide it, also if she speaks to a producure be sure to make alot of eye contact, im thinking the more alpha type personality they see the more they will think you want this and will try 100 5 during the ranch visit, but i want to hear others oppinions here too
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Way2prissy
Member
07-21-2002
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 12:04 pm
I'm going to an open call on Tuesday and I do plan to be myself. I'm not an insecure person but I definitely need to drop 100+ pounds. I don't shy away from social situations because of my weight...I learned a long time ago that I would miss out on too much if I let that happen. I do think losing weight would help me in my career though--it's very appearance oriented. I always dress nicely and I'm obsessive about my hair and make-up--but I think my commissions would be a lot higher if I had a better body! I am 36 years old and I'm a little concerned I might be outside their age bracket for women. Last night's show did give me some encouragement though. I plan to wear business attire--probably a nice V-neck blouse and black slacks. trust me...nothing can camouflage my butt--they'll see I need their help! Should I bring a photo or bio? It doesn't give any other info on their site!
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 12:19 pm
Good luck W2P!!
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Taterheadtwo
Member
09-29-2005
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 2:25 pm
yes photos a couple i bet would only help, again one is a t shirt, maybe trying to exercise, say have a jumprope wound across your body holding a sign saying this person really needs help,lol.. good luck.
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Way2prissy
Member
07-21-2002
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 3:00 pm
Thanks Mocha...I need all the luck I can get! Tater, I think the jump rope thing would work great if I did a video but this is a live casting call and I have to go to work right after...I might try that if they still ask me to make a video. I do need to make a lasting impression though...will have to think of something!
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 5:22 pm
I liked the new set up. I'm thinking I'm going to like the competition aspect of the new premise, rather than the "voted off" aspect. Everyone looked great at the end of last nights show. 'Cept Otto looked almost sickly he had lost so much weight...like he had starved himself. The daughters of both families looked amazing. The mothers of both families looked amazing. My wife keeps telling me I need to sign up...I'm like...I only need to lose about 30lbs. They wouldn't take me. My wife only needs to lose about 10lbs. Sooooo...we're not really what they are looking for...it is an inspirational show to the point that we're going to go out and buy a treadmill and some weights so we can work out while we watch the show, and any time we can.
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Taterheadtwo
Member
09-29-2005
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 6:12 pm
no make a still photo with you wound up in ajump rope like you got tangles,lol, anything to make you stand out but to not look to wacky..
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 7:37 pm
nick, i understand you can go to the website and get some of their recipes and exercise tips. i am overweight, but not enough for it to be as dramatic at the end as it is with people who are there for months and lose over 100 pounds. something that confused me last night was that they were at the ranch for 11 days and then home for 3 months, but caroline mentioned twice at the finale that it had been 'almost 5 months'. where did the other 6 weeks or so come in? i mean L.A. traffic can only account for a week or so 
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Thursday, January 05, 2006 - 8:47 pm
Everyone looked great at the end of last nights show. 'Cept Otto looked almost sickly I agree. I thought Seth and Matt looked emaciated at their finals as well.
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Lindy
Member
12-21-2004
| Friday, January 06, 2006 - 9:00 am
They were on the Today show yesterday and the father said he had gained back a couple of pounds since the final weigh in and he looked much better. The mom looked like she lost more and she looks great. Seeing her from beginning to end definately motivated me. I finally joined Weight Watchers instead of just talking about it.
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 11:53 am
Anybody watch this last night? I favor the bigger (darker haired) couple over the blondes. Jillian seemed to work them harder than the other team was worked. It paid off @ the weigh in too. The man lost 30 lbs & his girlfriend lost 15 I think. This was only in 2 wks. Can't wait to see how they look next wk (is this 6 months later?)
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Kimmykm
Member
08-26-2003
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 1:44 pm
The heavier couple lost a total of 55 pounds, him losing 30 and she 25. The smaller couple lost 41, him 26 and her 15. Was this in one week or two?
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 5:51 pm
I liked the dark haired (red team) better. The lady on the blue team seems to be very shallow and materialistic, regardless of what she says. She would much rather have a $10,000 dollar wedding ring than lose a few pounds. She'll lose weight to win the dream wedding, but I can see her putting it all back on....whereas the red team seems to be more committed and genuine. That's the impression of her that I received while watching. Did you also notice that neither of the blue team cheered for the red team when they seen how much weight they lost? Talk about sore losers.
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Nickovtyme
Member
07-29-2004
| Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 5:52 pm
That was in two weeks, Kimmy.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Friday, January 13, 2006 - 2:29 am
The darkhaired team had an extra 100 lbs to lose. I figure this makes them the automatic winner of the comp. It just doesnt seem right to put such opposites in competition. The dark haired team is also taller so maybe the producers figured that their goal weight would be higher than the shorter couple. However, it seems that the men end up underweight so I still think that the dark hair team has it in the bag.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Friday, January 13, 2006 - 7:37 am
I like the red team better. I hope they do win. the blonde girl just wants her dream wedding, wher the brunette wants to create life
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:17 pm
The blonde girl rubbed me wrong for some reason.
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:20 pm
The blonde girls just wants to be the center of attention. the burnette wants to have children and it sounds like she may not be able to if she does not loose weight.
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Kimmykm
Member
08-26-2003
| Friday, January 13, 2006 - 3:20 pm
Thanks, Nick.
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Snuffles
Member
07-17-2005
| Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 10:31 pm
I'm curious if anyone here knows what the difference in body/skin appearance is between someone losing weight thru The Biggest Loser method and someone losing weight thru gastric bypass surgery. With gastric bypass, there's lots of loose skin that can't be fixed except with plastic surgery because of the speed of weight loss. Has anyone heard of what the biggest loser people go through with loose skin after losing 100+lbs? curious after watching a show on whole-body lifts.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Monday, March 13, 2006 - 10:21 am
JUST MY OPINION...based on a lifetime of being overweight...but Quite frankly, I don't think it makes much difference how you lose the weight - I think the extra skin is just so much more evident on people who have gastric bypass because the weight loss is so sudden. Sometimes skin "comes back" - it all depends on the person's age, amount of extra skin and how much elasticity is still left in their skin (a younger person would probably have more elasticity). However, if you are a large person and have stretched your skin out you are probably not going to get it all back smoothly over your reduced size body (DARN GRAVITY). Building up muscle will improve the look of the skin - the bulk of the muscle will stretch some of the skin, but I would guess that there is always going to be some excess skin on most people who start out grossly obese.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 7:18 pm
Matt and Suzy got engaged on the Today Show. Matt popped the question. http://people.aol.com/people/articles/0,19736,1177333,00.html
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