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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 5:55 pm
Just thought that I would get this one started for us!
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Kady
Member
07-30-2000
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 6:39 pm
the first challenge is a race to choose your trainer. who would ya'll choose? that would be a hard decision for me. i think i would go with jillian.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 6:42 pm
Wow that is tough between Bob and Jillian. I like Bob a lot but Jillian is really good too.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 6:54 pm
I don't know... if I was at the point of being at the campus and had done all that is required to be there then I would be looking at the coaches for motivation and inspiration but knowing the responsibility was on me not them. One of the guys made a comment that he would choose Jillian because she would tell him what to do (paraphrasing) while with Bob there would be more personal responsibility. That's a fairly insightful comment IMO. Anyone else concerned about dad? I know it's editing but falling asleep while being filmed on your first day at the campus in the middle of a meet and greet?
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Texasdeb
Member
05-23-2003
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:00 pm
Lynn (the father) really seemed like he didn't want to be there. However, the 7 lb wt lose by jenni was what put them in the bottom 2.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:11 pm
I would want Kim as my trainer. Too bad they ran her off.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:12 pm
Did you notice Texasdeb that after six weeks at home dad had lost 30 lbs to Jenni's 20? I can just imagine how that chafes. LOL Over 3 lbs a week is still a great accomplishment but I can't imagine how aggravating it must be to not be able to best someone who is putting in much less effort.
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:22 pm
Rissa I think it's because guys seem to loose weight easier than woman do! Thats partly why we have never had a woman win the biggest looser :-(, I have gained 30 lbs since I quit smoking almost 6 mo ago and darned if I can get it off! But at least I havent gained anymore!
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:26 pm
it hasnt been on here yet But i've got my junk food ready LOL For some strange reason, I always get hungry watching all those heavy people working out. Weird eh??
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:42 pm
Absolutely SM. He is starting from a much higher weight as well. Sunshyne, I start off with the munchies and then feel like a guilty slug half-way through. LOL I used to get on the treadmill and run for the 45 min. (FF commercials), it was great motivation but I find now that it interferes with my sleeping when I workout that late.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 9:14 pm
I would chose Bob. I think it would be a more personal experience on a long term basis. I usually crave popcorn during this show, but, like Rissa, might pick up the 5 lb weights before the end.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 9:17 pm
Seattlemom, Congrats on quitting smoking ! That's fantastic.
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Chiliwilli
Member
09-04-2006
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 9:31 pm
My second choice would be Bob. I would need that personal connection feeling and I don't see getting that from Jillian. Kim could be my new best friend who I could actually talk to and get encouragement from.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 10:10 pm
ok, It is still on and I still havent read all your posts LOL Anyways, I dislike this concept of teams of two. it guarantees the all male teams right to the end. As if they will ever drop below the line (if that is how it is done this season) The first hour has just finished and the Black team (male brothers) is way ahead in the Balloon challenge. I sure hope that things change because this will be an amazingly boring season since the women dont stand a chance and the allmale teams have it in the bag.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 10:20 pm
I haven't watched it yet but I was thinking the same thing Sun. That would be disappointing if it plays out that way.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 10:38 pm
anyone notice the constant smirk on the face of the Greyhaired football player? I think he knows they have it in the bag if they dont brag about previously being athletes.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 10:47 pm
smart team pink....crying at the weighin saying that she knows that a team of two girls can't do it. mind you, both women were previous athletes and if they keep their mouths shut about that, they MAY have a chance to win it. IF those male teams somehow end up evicted out. WOW Dad sure made it clear he wanted everyone to vote them out. The poor daughter lost the small amount of weight due to the stress of confronting her dad over and over again. Men can lose weight easier and women "hit a wall" when stress or metabolic changes occur.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 7:32 am
Not water-loading didn't help either.
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 7:45 am
Something Jillian said last season really hit me and I know I have said this before. She asked (during a training session) "What are you afraid of?" I expand that to mean, 'Why do you stop when you are tired? Why not go to exhaustion? What do you think will happen if you push yourself to that point? What are you afraid of?' I kept thinking about that with the purple team. They spent way too much time moaning that they SHOULD be able to do better because of their age but I never saw a moment of total exhaustion from them. The one girl spent the whole balloon challenge draped over the bar pushing with her armpits. Not sure about you guys but my armpits are not very muscle bound compared to ... oh I don't know... my ARMS!! LOLOL It annoyed me that they thought they had a natural edge because of their age.. that their bodies would just naturally work better and drop weight faster. I was hoping they would be the ones sent home. The team-mate team also annoys me for assuming they have the *game* in the bag. Should add though that being annoyed with various teams is part of my enjoying this show. No matter how much I hope a team goes home I am always rooting for them in that moment before the reveal.
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 8:09 am
I got a message from Roxibalboa and I tried to e-mail an answer but it came back! so who ever sent me the message would please send me a link I can reply to I'd be glad to ans the question LOL. Hugs Linda
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Roxibalboa
Member
08-15-2004
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 8:38 am
Sorry Seattlemom. roxibalboa@hotmail.com thanks! Mods: I tried to update my email addy in my profile but it wont allow me to. Can someone change it please please?
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Gonzilly
Member
07-09-2005
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 10:05 am
I did like how they pointed out they will be keeping track of the amount of water the contestants drink during the season. That will make for a little less cheating.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 10:14 am
Roxi, you can't change your Email addy yourself, we have to do it for you. Requests should be sent to the moderator email address or posted in the Q to mods thread. Since you posted here, I'll take care of it for you. 
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 12:52 pm
I was flipping between this and the Georgia game. Why was Bernie in the hospital? I heard him mention it at the weigh-in. I like the hot pink team. The mom had me giggling. (Not to mention I liked that they were put in their place by Bob at the first workout.)
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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 12:57 pm
I don't know if it was anything specific. He was throwing up the entire week, just couldn't keep food down. He was also frequently light-headed but that was probably related to the not eating. Could have been extreme nerves or a virus.. they certainly never seemed to indicate that it was related to his heart or other health issues. I wasn't surprised that he lost a lot (17 lbs, right?) he hadn't eaten and was probably dehydrated from being sick. If he is over it now then he could have a problem next week as he gets back in water balance.
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