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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 8:11 am
Gee and I thought you meant it was because she was missing the tattoo. 
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 11:16 am
RFLMAO!!
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Marej
Member
09-20-2002
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 11:53 am
I had lost interest in the show because of Dan and was very happy when he left.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 12:11 pm
I should sue. Every time Dan proclaimed he was the smartest person in the house because he was spectacularly wrong on the calorie count of yogurt but slightly less so then his team-mate I had an involuntarily eye-rolling reaction. Dang near got'em stuck in the back of the sockets.
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Wilsonatmd
Member
01-23-2001
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 1:54 pm
I was checking the NBC media website, and I think you might be interested in this final twist coming up- Spoilering it just in case
Spoiler Click below to view spoiler | The home audience will get to vote for one of the finalists. The final weigh-in before the finale, the two who are above the line are safe- then they reveal that the audience will vote for the 3rd finalist from the remaining two- but they won't know who that person is until the live show. |
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 3:25 pm
I think Dan was a little arrogant after his continual wins. He thought he was unbeatable. Even after he lost only one pound, he was still saying that his team would save him. Little did he know that the girls would really step up and lose so much weight. The look of realization on his face was perfect. And I agree with those of you uplist who wondered about Jillian giving all her attention to Brittany and more or less ignoring everyone else. I firmly believe that Jillian has a very real crush on Brittany, she even said "I really love her" and I am inclined to believe it.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 3:44 pm
LOL Rissa! I think mine were in danger of getting stuck, too. Good thing that the wind didn't change (my mom always said it would make my face freeze and "that" expression would be on it.) The Brittany hormonal levels....my guess is that it wouldn't be unusual for them not to run hormonal levels for a healthy 20-something year old with no complaints of related problems. I'm in my mid-40s and only had them run at my physical last year at my request to my doctor. Roger is a competitor. I have a feeling that he will make friends with the girls this week. For that matter, I'll bet the brothers make friends with the girls this week, too.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 4:29 pm
WOW!! Brittany must be so relieved to find an actual REASON for the low weight losses! One would have thought BL medical staff would have done testing like that, but guess not. Yes, I agree, but a 20-something at the weights of the BL contestants is NOT a completely normal 20 something and while many people use excuses of hormones or endocrine imbalance, at that weight it really should be ruled out, especially when going on such a show. I think Dan was a lot arrogant AND he felt all protected with his male majority.. their behavior was arrogant in the competiton and he thought he could once again get away with eating junk food during the comp. Tsk. BIG mistake last week not to take out a brother. My eyes were rolling as well. That's interesting, Wilson, and fun, but wow.. even more manipulation from what really could be a compelling story of hard work and weight loss.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 5:49 pm
quote:Bad math by Allison again. Dan gets first two votes. Don't need to see last votes.
Actually, since there was 4 people voting, we had to see the 3rd vote, so Dan would get 3 to leave the ranch. It could have been a tie if Roger and Jay had voted for Mark. And the Dan being cocky thing, you gotta remember he's 21 years old. All of my guy friends (ages 21-25) are so ridiculously cocky, it's hilarious. So of course when he was getting constantly good numbers, and kicking butt and taking names, he'd get a little cocky.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 6:15 pm
I like when Kelly was talking to him. How many times had she been in on the line. She basically said to him that this was the first time he had hit a wall in his weight loss. Personally, I bet if they didn't munch on the junk food during the challenge, it may have made a bit of a difference. Also, he may have gotten complacent because he did not believe that both girls would get a good number at the same time.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 9:41 pm
Neko, KL technically has it right because Dan had the lowest % weight loss for the week. If it ended in a 2-2 tie, Dan would still go home. However, they have never stopped at that point and probably think it's easier for the casual viewer to just see the third vote and not talk about tie breakers. This is the second time this season that it worked out this way. In fact, the only time they bring it up is just before showing the last vote when there is a chance of a tie.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 9:44 pm
All 5 people left in the game had pretty good weight loss numbers this week, especially for this late in the game. I get the feeling that there may be a few 1-2 pound loses coming next week. I'd like to see Roger turn on one of the brothers if they end up below the line with one of the girls.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 7:37 am
quote:Neko, KL technically has it right because Dan had the lowest % weight loss for the week. If it ended in a 2-2 tie, Dan would still go home.
Ahh, I didn't realise that was the way they chose who went home in the event of a tie.
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Laneesmom
Member
05-12-2005
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 9:56 am
OK....i haven't looked up at the top at all. Something happened to my DVR and I didn' get the second half of the show taped. Is it available anywhere?
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 12:55 pm
I caught Brittany and Maggie on the Today Show this week, and was pleased to see them both. Brittany explained her hormonal imbalance problem and how it affected her ability to lose weight. Turns out that one of the symptoms of this kind of problem is obesity. She hasnt' see an Endocrinologist yet, but plans to in the near future and hopefully they will be able to get her hormones back into balance because they are "totally out of whack". Poor kid. Maggie...bless her heart...was thrilled to announce that she has lost 15 pounds since she left the ranch...and plans to keep on going! Atta girl! So proud of Dan...he is really growing. Sorry to see him leave the show...but thrilled that he feels confident enough to leave the next and follow his dream! (Love seeing Holly in those snipets...I really miss the season 4 folks...but know darn well that I am going to miss these folks when the next season starts. I just don't want this show to end...EVER! Yes I know I am obsessed).
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 1:16 pm
Name | Start Weight | BMI | Current Loss | | Current Weight | BMI | Current % Loss | | Final Weight 40% Loss | BMI | Still To Lose | | Final Weight 50% Loss | BMI | Still To Lose | Mark | 285 | 40.8 | 104 | | 181 | 25.9 | 36.49 | | 171.0 | 24.5 | 10.0 | | 142.5 | 20.4 | 38.5 | Ali | 234 | 38.9 | 85 | | 149 | 24.7 | 36.32 | | 140.4 | 23.3 | 8.6 | | 117.0 | 19.4 | 32.0 | Roger | 363 | 45.3 | 127 | | 236 | 29.4 | 34.98 | | 217.8 | 27.2 | 18.2 | | 181.5 | 22.6 | 54.5 | Jay | 293 | 38.6 | 92 | | 201 | 26.5 | 31.39 | | 175.8 | 23.1 | 25.2 | | 146.5 | 19.3 | 54.5 | Kelly | 271 | 43.7 | 79 | | 192 | 30.9 | 29.15 | | 162.6 | 26.2 | 29.4 | | 135.5 | 21.8 | 56.5 | Ali and Mark are still holding on to the lead, but how much more can they lose? Roger is right on their heals, but would his first trip below the yellow line do him in? If Ali and Kelly end up below the yellow line, will the guys get rid of Ali? Will Jay cry some more?
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, March 27, 2008 - 1:35 pm
I forgot to add that Hota Kotb, (who obviously doesn't watch the show) asked both Brittany and Maggie about their partners. She asks the same to all of the contestants, and when Brittany explained that she didn't even know who her partner was going to be until they met on the first episode, Hota seemed taken aback. Brittany went on to explain that Bernie was the best partner in the whole world and she wouldn't have wanted to be with anyone else. I think they're gonna be pals for life! Maggie also sang Jenn's praises. I just love her self-depracating humor when she explained that Jenn was the one who wanted to try out and she thinks that she may have been selected because when Jenn went down her list of friends, there was Maggie her "fattest friend". Jenn did a really good job of convincing her to try out, and Maggie is so glad that she did!
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Friday, March 28, 2008 - 1:21 pm
I wish we knew their heights. I am trying to figure out what weights are reasonable to expect them to get to. They don't show that anywhere, do they (I figure if they did, Bob would have charted it!!!) I'm over not like any of them and like them all again. Until the show next week, probably.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Friday, March 28, 2008 - 1:31 pm
Yes, I posted their heights a couple weeks back. Will dig it out for you... give me 5. Here ya go... at the time I was only concerned about the guys still at the ranch. You can find the data at the network website if you are looking for the rest: Mark 5'10" Dan 5'8" Bernie 5'5" Roger 6'3" Jay 6'1" Kelly 5'6" Maggie 5'3" Brittany 5'7"
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Friday, March 28, 2008 - 1:38 pm
I have height in the spread sheet to calculate the BMI. I've added it to the table below. You are right about it being difficult to find. I think I had to click into each individual profile to actually get it.
Name | Height | Start Weight | BMI | Current Loss | | Current Weight | BMI | Current % Loss | | Final Weight 40% Loss | BMI | Still To Lose | | Final Weight 50% Loss | BMI | Still To Lose | Mark | 5' 10" | 285 | 40.8 | 104 | | 181 | 25.9 | 36.49 | | 171.0 | 24.5 | 10.0 | | 142.5 | 20.4 | 38.5 | Ali | 5' 5" | 234 | 38.9 | 85 | | 149 | 24.7 | 36.32 | | 140.4 | 23.3 | 8.6 | | 117.0 | 19.4 | 32.0 | Roger | 6' 3" | 363 | 45.3 | 127 | | 236 | 29.4 | 34.98 | | 217.8 | 27.2 | 18.2 | | 181.5 | 22.6 | 54.5 | Jay | 6' 1" | 293 | 38.6 | 92 | | 201 | 26.5 | 31.39 | | 175.8 | 23.1 | 25.2 | | 146.5 | 19.3 | 54.5 | Kelly | 5' 6" | 271 | 43.7 | 79 | | 192 | 30.9 | 29.15 | | 162.6 | 26.2 | 29.4 | | 135.5 | 21.8 | 56.5 |
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Friday, March 28, 2008 - 1:52 pm
That's right....you do have to have height to calculate BMI. Silly me....to forget that and to doubt you guys!!!! And admittedly I was feeling too lazy to dig or think much! Interesting looking at that. But I still keep shifting who I think will win. I think I am leaning towards Kelly, then I look at her current % and reconsider. Roger for some reason seems too obvious. Maybe Jay. With the brother factor and the weight still left he can lose, I think the odds are in his favor. But then I look at Mark and comparing him with Jay, I think Mark seems like he is pretty solid. Alli I probably have the least confidence in on one hand, but on the other I think she is attacking this fiercely. All in all, I am just looking to this week's show!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Saturday, March 29, 2008 - 2:47 pm
never watched the last show but I'm puzzled. If Brit has suddenly been diagnosed, how was it missed? I dont see the acne problem. She has beautiful skin. She misses most of her periods and is irregular? that would have been a clear indicator she had hormone probs. I wonder if Brit was entirely honest during her preshow Physicals. Mind you, I would assume a thyroid level and testosterone level would be done on everyone entering the show anyways, just popping in.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 6:43 pm
From Buddy TV - Roger fired It's always interesting how people can get so much time off from their jobs in order to film a reality show. According to The Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper, that show has a longer shooting schedule than any other reality show. Even after contestants leave the show, they often spend their days working out and doing interviews instead of heading to a 9-5 job in order to prepare for the show's live finale. Unfortunately for season 5 contestant Roger Shultz, his employer couldn't allow him to miss out on any more work and gave him a pink slip. Shultz worked for Jacksonville State University as their associate athletic director up until he was recently fired. Jim Fuller, the university's athletic director, released a statement this week explaining the school's decision. "Roger was hired to enhance our marketing and fundraising effort, but after just a few months on the job he chose to go on sick leave to be a part of a television reality show," he said. "I feel like we did everything possible to allow this to happen for him, but there came a time and point that we need to move forward in our marketing and fundraising area." The Biggest Loser contestant quickly responded to the statement, which was released yesterday, and spoke to The Birmingham Press to admit his shortcomings. "I put them in a bad position," he said. "I started my job there in May and they were excited about getting things going and I was excited about being there. I hate it happened to Jacksonville State. They had to do something. They were good enough to hang with me as long as they did." Shultz started season 5 of The Biggest Loser with his former college teammate, Trent Patterson. Though Patterson has been eliminated, Schultz still remains in the game and is one of only five players left in the game. To date on the show, he has lost a total of 127 pounds.
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Fan3
Member
07-07-2005
| Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 7:15 pm
did the kick someone off tonight? forgot to watch...
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 7:37 pm
From another website: On tonight’s episode of The Biggest Loser, the final five contestants are surprised with a trip to Australia. Before the leave, Ali, Kelly, and Mark form a secret alliance with the plan to get rid of Roger. Mark and Jay both fall below the yellow line after each gaining a pound. Mark once sacrificed himself so that his brother could stay in the game and tonight, Jay returned the favor.
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