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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 12:50 pm
On another site someone said that 40-60% of contestants kept weight off but I don't know exactly what that means.
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Angelicfairies2
Member
07-19-2004
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 2:08 pm
I know Ron is annoying but the fact is he's loosing the weight and doing what he needs to do to remain in the game. I'm really hoping for either a Tara or Mike win. I really like Mike I just think his dad is in his head and that's why he's soooooo cocky.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 2:19 pm
Ron was pushy, he manipulated the game and he probably should have let Mike have some space. Nevertheless, I think that Ron played a fantastic game. Truly a remarkable game considering his health obstacles and he has managed to lose a lot of weight. I fully hope that Tara can win it because I think she has been great but if she can't then I'm okay with Mike winning. I don't think Helen or Ron have any chance.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 2:36 pm
I think Ron shows that health obstacles are not an excuse for not losing weight. He has lost in spite of a lot of physical limitations. Also, where he has been tough in the game at times, it didn't bother me as much as it has some others. He has played a smart game. Not my favorite to win, but I am glad he is still in there. For once I disagree with you, though, Jimmer. I felt like he did give Mike an appropriate amount of space. In fact, I thought he seemed to treat Mike with a good balance of acknowledging he is growing up and yet being a fierce father. I like their relationship and thought their respect and support for each other was refreshing. I still like Tara or Mike for the win, though. To me, each has given just that little bit extra for the game. I have enjoyed watching them both. At times I felt like Tara won too many of the competitions, but then again if she would have let up she possibly could have been sent home, so I think she did the right thing.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 4:53 pm
I'm on the total Tara Train at this point and with those who are left..
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 4:55 pm
Thanks to those who responded. I remember reading an article about the most recent winner (apologies for not remembering her name). She said she was eating 1200 calories a day and working out 3-4 hours a day after she went home. It just seemed like that would be impossible to maintain in an ordinary life.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 6:22 pm
I agree, re "ordinary life".. Michelle was the winner (and I also had to look that up!). She looked good in her appearances this season, but of course she isn't that distant from her own season.
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 12:14 pm
Ryan...winner of BL 1 season....has gained most his weight back. Matt BL 2 season and Susie have both gained a lot of their weight back, in Susie's defense...she has had 2 kids Last year or the year before they did an update on previous contestants.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, May 01, 2009 - 12:27 pm
I remember reading an article about the most recent winner (apologies for not remembering her name). She said she was eating 1200 calories a day and working out 3-4 hours a day after she went home. It just seemed like that would be impossible to maintain in an ordinary life. Yeah. Many years ago I wanted to be really thin. Lost about 25 - 30 lbs by not eating and exercising -- 6' / 120 lbs. (This was early '70 so not the way it is today.) Kept it off for a few years. Then one day, I'd just had enough. Put it back on.
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Lardbrick
Member
01-16-2006
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 11:27 am
As much as I dislike Ron having a hand in the way the game is going, I can't help but agree with the choices that have been made for eliminations. When it is Ron and another contestant, I would never vote Ron off because he isn't a threat except in his rock solid alliance with his son. I can tolerate Ron only because I like Mike. And I think everyone has Helen pegged correctly. I've never seen a more selfish woman. Felipe's downfall was falling below the yellow line. Tara either wins immunity or loses the weight necessary to keep her in the game. Obviously he is not as successful or he would not have been sent home. There's one more vote this Tuesday. If I were voting, I wouldn't vote for Ron to increase my odds to win the grand finale. Isn't that the ultimate goal?
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 11:31 am
When you look at the % lost to date, Tara and Mike are neck in neck for overall %. Tara probably has the edge because she started at a lower weight.
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Gidget
Member
07-28-2002
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 2:48 pm
Correct me if I am wrong. I think we will be voting on the final four weigh in. Didn't America send Heba to the also ran category? In that way, I hope Tara is safe. Going by this board she has a lot of support. I even swung over to the Tara camp, mostly because I couldn't really get behind anyone else. And Tara has been a machine. ETA: I hope Joelle shows up and sweeps the runner up prize. I know that isn't going to happen. I'll settle for a Joelle who has found some peace and a clue
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Lardbrick
Member
01-16-2006
| Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 3:27 pm
Poor Joelle!!!!! I forgot about her. I think she's just a little too psychotic to succeed. She didn't have the discipline or the wherewithall to make it at the ranch so I doubt she will have a huge success at home. But I can't wait for the fireworks!! Should be an interesting finale.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 1:05 am
I would love to see Carla coming back looking smokin' hot.. I assume Dane and Blaine will BRING it unless the backlash from that marathon fiasco set Dane back in terms of concentration. Kristin slipped up at first but then seemed to be working hard at home Filipe and Sione MIGHT bring it.. or not. Tara's lost a larger % but in the 30 days,Mike has more to safely lose, so we'll see about that, too.
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:18 pm
I may be misunderstanding.....is it really just 30 days btw when they leave the ranch and the finale? Seems in the past it has been 4-5 months. I am really hoping good things for Daniel and David...they are so young and should not spend their youth so obese...they will miss out on a lot of life. I am also hoping for good things for Carla and even though he is not on the show...for Mike's brother....he broke my heart when he was there for the make-over reveal.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 3:35 pm
Boberg, it's 30 days until the final weigh in at the ranch and THEN the finale. So I think they're still trying to squeeze out another episode before the finale.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Monday, May 04, 2009 - 4:03 pm
Tomorrow night's show promo on my DVR says..
quote:The contestants learn that their final challenge is to run a full marathon; former winners offer encouragement; America determines who will be the third finalist in the season finale.
So I assume that the last part means that starting after the show we do some voting and the season finale is next week. Right, Neko, but that squeezing allows us to vote!
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Zgoodgirl
Member
08-22-2003
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 10:40 am
I have an idea on what the outcome might be depending on who would be against each other during a vote. But I really don't know what the outcome would be if it was down to Mike and Tara. I'm staying on my Tara train and voting for her if she ends up one of the last two.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 1:16 pm
I finally got time to watch last week's show and I loved how they kicked Bob and Jillian's butts in the "train the trainer" workout. Bob looked like he sweated 5 lbs off!
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Lardbrick
Member
01-16-2006
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:11 pm
Did you see Helen's daughter tonite? She hasn't lost any weight. This really show how selfish Helen was sending her home. She couldn't do it -- she needed the ranch. Ron was right. You have to watch out for the young people.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:15 pm
so stupid - this "marathon" gimicky - what? its for a PRODUCT PLACEMENT! it just makes me so angry - its like they are belittling the marathon - its not about the training - I think these BL contestants HAVE trained - they DO work out - they do walk, run, etc... I KNOW its different to train for a Half, or a FULL marathon - but let me tell you this, when you run in a RACE - you have so much support, its amazing... for BL to belittle that fact - makes me angry! please, check out Couch to 5K (or C25K *G) check out online support - the "purple team" the TEAM IN TRAINING that have a HUGE support group all across this amazing country! I'm telling IT makes a DIFFERENCE!! My team is the "WISH" team - the "We're Inspired to STAY HEALTHY" team - I bet you can - because I DID! http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=30&f=109 Join my team, buy a shirt - look at that shirt, and you CAN!!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:19 pm
forgot to add - I know YOU can, because I did, it was ugly - and it got worse for me, this year has been awful, I've gained at least 30# and tis not good... so I'm recommitted! See you in Disney 1-10-10!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:20 pm
where are their eloctrolytes/ their water, the bananas - you have to have a support - this is just so wrong!
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:23 pm
I have to speak up about Helen. I don't see Helen as selfish at all. The way I remember it, Helen's daughter clearly did not want to be there. She just was not ready to lose the weight. I sort of suspected that Helen wanted to do this and her daughter only came along because they needed a team.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 6:27 pm
I want to be Helen! I agree in that she hasnt been perfect - from whining, to giving Tara that extra time in the half - not exactly perfect - but crimiitly - she's old like me- and she lost 100+# I WANT to do that!! SHE DID IT!!
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