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Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Unfortunately so is mine...if it wasn't I would give it to anyone that I could...come to think of it I would be happy to pass on a lot of fat!

Emeraldfire
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03-05-2003

Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 1:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Emeraldfire a private message Print Post    
Congratulations Taterheadtwo on the 50lb loss! I have read about your accident and troubles on various threads and considering the obstacles that you face daily 50lbs is an awesome loss! Good luck with the rest of the weight! You may want to consider checking into Alisons post up above to donate the loose skin. You are doing great!

Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 4:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
Ketchuplover, you're right. I saw Matt on Regis and he said it was 9 months. Boy, he looked like a totally different guy. He was actually pretty cute, maybe because he was smiling a lot instead of crying.

Taterheadtwo
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09-29-2005

Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Taterheadtwo a private message Print Post    
Emeraldfire, thx and thx to all. this forum and freindly family here has alos been a great help, and encouragement to me and i bet others. wishing to get make healtheir, including losing weight.
i want to thank all again and happy hollidays, just get some exercise in while we are celebrating this time of year.

Rslover
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11-19-2002

Friday, December 02, 2005 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rslover a private message Print Post    
Pete is on The View today. He looks great.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Friday, December 02, 2005 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
Haven't watched all of the finale yet, but what I've seen of it I agree everyone looks great.

Have to admit I'm kinda glad this thing is over. I got really tired of seeing promos for various episodes, and having Mom very pointedly ask, "So are YOU watching this show?" This of course coming from someone way on the other side of the scale, where she is 5'7", and just got giddy at her last doc's appt cause she finally weighed in at over 100 lbs.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, December 02, 2005 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Oh Whoami, I have one of those too! My Mom can still fit into clothes that she had back in the 60s - she just gets smaller every year! I so wish I had taken after her instead of after my Dad!

And my Mom can eat too! If I didn't love her so much I would have to absolutely hate her.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 12:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
It is hard to believe that skin would tighten up so quickly when the weightloss is so fast.

Mind you, AGE of the person has a lot to do with it.

I have this finale' on tape and unfortunately the first 25 mins was erased (by my housesitter!)

I did manage to turn to the channel for a moment when it was on tv and saw the Contestant's as they sat in the chairs. Many looked very nice.

As I have said many times in this season and last season, I'd love to know which Fat Burning supplements the contestants use in order to loose such a HUGE atypical, abnormally high amount of weight. IF it was just a diet and exercise EVERYONE would be at goal weight.

I truly would love to know their Exact diet and exact supplements used. Anyone who knows anything about Fatburning for Weightlifting comps knows that you can buy fast acting fat burners. The ECA stack was very good until Ephedra was banned (!) Wonder what is used now? I have been out of the gym for so long LOL

Once again, Matt was an athlete...he knows what to do to win the money. Glad he was being razzed by his buds due to the bawlbaby behaviour. But, it won him the game as it gave him psychological advantage over some of the others.

Vsmart
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02-10-2003

Saturday, December 03, 2005 - 7:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vsmart a private message Print Post    
There is no such thing as "fat burning" pills.
Just people selling placebos to gullible people.

Way2prissy
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07-21-2002

Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 3:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Way2prissy a private message Print Post    
Okay...so I've decided to send an audition tape to be on "Biggest Loser 3." It's supposed to be a day in my life yada, yada, yada. I know they're looking for a video of someone who eats donuts and fast food all day and I just don't fit that stereotype. I think they will find me to be rather boring. In fact, one of the the questions on the application is "what is the most outrageous thing you've ever done?" Um....I can't think of anything to answer that!

I've never applied to be on a reality show and chances are pretty slim that I will stand out in the application process...does anyone have an idea/gimmick for me? I would love to increase my chances of getting further in the interview process.

Happygal
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11-15-2004

Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happygal a private message Print Post    
you could be naked when you do your tape!

Way2prissy
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07-21-2002

Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 5:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Way2prissy a private message Print Post    
Not laughing....

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 7:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Talk about your friends here at TVCH?

Be yourself!!! What are they going to see if you are in the house and being filmed. Show you are not afraid to speak in front of a camera. Show yourself interacting with others, with pets, with the TV (yelling at the computer screen???).

They don't need to see you eating. They usually like to see you doing your favorite hobby. Do you have an unusual or sentimental collection? Any special talent? What is YOUR hook? What will make the viewing audience want to root for you (aside from being a TVCH member)?

Good luck!

'squeek'

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 1:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
There is no such thing as "fat burning" pills.
Just people selling placebos to gullible people


Sorry Vsmart but you are incorrect. I have years of medical background and have experience with some bodybuilding techniques for rapid fat loss. I myself have taken the 'ECA stack' prior to Ephedra being Made illegal.

there are many chemicals/ drugs out there which raise a person's body metabolism....as a side effect FAT is lost. For instance, Cocaine could be considered a fat burner due to its affect on the metabolism. Hyperthyroidism usually causes a person to be nice and slim. Even AppleCider Vinegar pills (or Drinking it)can acidify the body and cause a metabolic response.


http://www.annecollins.com/raise-metabolism.htm
Fat-burners, Pills & Supplements
Do pills or supplements help to speed up metabolism and weight loss? The answer is No. There are many so-called 'fat-burning' pills and supplements on offer, which claim to speed up metabolism and weight loss. Be warned! This method of raising your metabolism is not considered safe. Nor has it been proved to assist long term weight loss.
So what this site is really saying is YES the pills do burn fat but can be considered dangerous. I agree.

Pills which promote fat burning often involve activating the Kreb's cycle http://tidepool.st.usm.edu/crswr/110respiration.html
A byproduct of Burning fat is ketones in the urine. We rarely would see ketones in Urine unless the person is a diabetic and is having problems utilizing sugar. If a person diets using ketones as a guide they may develop kidney liver probs.

However, Now with Diets being a craze it is more common to see ketones. Atkin's and South Beach Diet?? encourage people into acidifying their bodies and to use Ketones as a Guide whether the "Fat burning" properties are working.

People are encouraged to buy Ketone Test Strips.

Anyways, hope I helped. I am sure there is lots of info out there if anyone wants to do more searching.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 2:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
I finally watched the Grand finale'. Anyone who questions my insistance that these people were using metabolic stimulants should rewatch the Final Three speak and try to stand still. Talk about so wired that they are leaping all over the stage...I've seen many people on stimulants and they act JUST like those three did.

Carolyn had a hard time keeping them focused on the show and what she was trying to do.

Seth and Matt were both UNDERWEIGHT for their height...I was horrified. They lost the weight WAY too fast to be safe. I noticed Matt had that Tight bottom eyelid look that Starving people get after about a month of very very little food. ((I've had experience with anorexics and recognize that look))


Suzie was still easily 30 lbs overweight but at least the producers kindly eliminated the "FAT FLOAT in water" part of the weigh in. She was obviously severely emotionally obsessed with her weight and I felt bad for her feelings of failure and stress. She looked GREAT but her behaviour was bizarre and she completely was unable to hold still on stage. We did not see any of that jerky hyper personality during the show.


At least the producers have now realized that Men against Women is just a cruel show. I am pleased that the next show is Women against women and Family against Family. That will be much more of an inspirational show I think. Definitely looking forward to it.

By the way, I would LOVE to have an update on Matt within the next two years and see how much weight goes Back on.

Whoami
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08-03-2001

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 1:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I noticed the final three squirming and squiggling all over the stage too Sunshyne. I even remember that at one point, all three of them were swaying side to side in exact unison!

At the time, I attributed it to them just being pumped up and ready for the final weigh-in. Hadn't thought of the stimulants angle, but then I've never experienced that stuff first hand, so I can't offer any expert opinion.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Supposedly they are all tested for stimulants and that sort of thing.

I certainly agree that no matter how they slice it men vs women just doesn't work.. well it works in that they all lost weight except the one woman who ost onl 16 lb. but not in terms of being fair.. of course the voting out part isn't always fair either.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Friday, December 09, 2005 - 8:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I would hate to accuse someone falsely of using a substance that would have changed the outcome of the competition. What is the truth is that they all have had an awesome life changing experience and hopefully can now have a deeper, more enriched life.

Taterheadtwo
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09-29-2005

Friday, December 09, 2005 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Taterheadtwo a private message Print Post    
yes , get real ,m those who did it and spents hours ( i cant r wont) each day exercises ans exercises were able to do the unbeleivable. and i expect the final three had so much pressure to acheave what they did, they even exercises and closely ate to lose and shrink down so much, to me they were evenr samller than the trainers at the live show, and i bet they have cit back and eat more now.. theres no way i will be they are pumped up on steroids, are drugs, and for be figitdy, well after a 5 month wait i would be too, plus knowing millions are watching my every move. my hat is off to all but mat and the first girl who was voted out, they gave up.. and yes i probably would have too, but i would like to have thought seeing others lose so much and having that house and gym and encouragement i want to beleieve i would of done more and more to where i could run for a hour

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Friday, December 09, 2005 - 5:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Pete looked underweight for his size. But my goodness, Seth was only 168lbs!!!! good lord

I was considering last years show and how the people behaved at the final. it was Consistant with their portrayal on the tv show.

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Food addiction is a serious health issue...unfortunately excess dieting and fanatical exercise is also becoming a replacement addiction for some previously heavy people.

On a personal note, I had a great friend who went thru a period of anorexia due to everyone's response to her weightloss. She was incredible in the gym...45 mins on the stairmaster with only half a bagel and some water for her daily meal. She looked Excellent for months until the poor nutrition started to catch up to her health ((and all her rock hard muscles got smaller then turned to mush when her body started digesting itself for nutrition))

Both Seth and Pete had that stringy muscled look.

The experts say that it is safe to lose a couple of lbs a week. I'd love to hear what physicians are encouraging the people on this show to lose 10-15lbs a week. I'd love to know their credentials.

((Hey, they have opened a L.A. Weightloss centre nearby. Has anyone here had an experience with them?? ))

Taterheadtwo
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09-29-2005

Friday, December 09, 2005 - 8:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Taterheadtwo a private message Print Post    
well im a guy , but i hear alot of good about curves for women,most women make freinds and the root encourage each other when they are their doing the 30 minute circuit, for me i will always enjoy working out with others than by myself anyday, so check out curves and their way.

Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 2:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
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Sunshyne4u
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06-17-2003

Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 2:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sunshyne4u a private message Print Post    
Curves is cliquey. I went into one and was immediately turned off by the stares and the way it was set up.

It was in a small room with stations set up about four feet apart side to side. There was maybe 12 feet across the circle to the opposite station......so all people do is stare at each other as they are trying to do their station before the Timer goes off.

I did years of weight training and gym training before checking out Curves. I was shocked at the way that the women were sloppily doing certain stations....it was just asking for an injury as it seemed to be a race to see who could do more reps.

To each their own but maybe this Curves was different than other 'wellrun' franchises.

I can no longer do exercises as such. My injuries make it difficult to lift my left arm and my range of motion is compromised in all joints. I feel My only hope is proper vitamins and supplements to be done in the care of a company such as LA weightloss which meet with you 3 times a week.

Mind you, I havent had my first meeting yet. They may reject me as I am unable to meet their demographics.

Weight Watchers was Hell for me. I tried so hard to eat all that food! I went to a group meeting to try and get some answers on how to eat Four cups of vegatables a day......instead i got to sit thru a bunch of very heavy people who were discussing the best tasting jams and syrups to pour on their diet waffles(I hate sweets and dont eat them).

I usually stay at the same weight no matter what .....but on weightwatchers I made the mistake of doing a PM weighin instead of the usual AM weighin. I gained 5 lbs. They all laughed at me and the lady who actually weighed me did an Eyeroll. I left bawling. Of course later I realized it was just because I had eaten lunch.

I dont believe in diets....but we shall see what LA weightloss says. I think it is all about combinations of vitamins etc.

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 5:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Alisons a private message Print Post    
I do water aerobics at the YMCA every day, and I love that form of exercise. You don't sweat, (or maybe you do but you just can't tell because you are in the water), you do a LOT more work than you think you are doing because of the resistance of the water, and instead of feeling sore the next day you feel great! I am lucky enough to live in an area where they have 6:30am classes and you can go and do it before work. I am not so good at going to the gym after work because I am too tired and make excuses. I can usually get myself to the gym in the morning because I am too sleepy to think of excuses, LOL! I have lost 30 pounds since September.

Taterheadtwo
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09-29-2005

Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 6:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Taterheadtwo a private message Print Post    
wow sushine4u i sorry too many people like to judge are mock anothers position.yes your right if you work out with weights, calanstenics, running, swimming even walking, if you do it the wrong way it will cost you body damage.. i used to swim, but couldnt adford the 50 $ a month it costs here anymore, also dont know why but when i quit swiming i noticed i know have stiffness, aches , lost of range of motion for my left sholder.. most days i ache, and am confused on why and what would help are make worse.. and that one dayout of a hundred i feel better almost like i once did, have energy, fell like i could go runing, heavey weights, energetic house cleaning, sigh, hours later ( even if i do nothing are go do something fun but exercisey) i soon feel back trapped in a old, ache, limited body again.. but i see there are alot of us like that in the world. living day to day doing the best we can are know to do......
also Alison you go.. wooo hoooo , you are doing great, i know when i was swimming i was able to losen up more, stretch( able to take alot of weight bearing of my bad rigt ankle and hip/back damage, Alison you are doing great, time to buy a new bathing suit.