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Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Apparently R&D are moving intogether. Daniel has lost 55.72% since day one on campus.

Lotsofkids
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08-11-2007

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 3:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lotsofkids a private message Print Post    
Wow really? they seem like a odd pair, he has such a baby face and she's a few years older then him and looks much older with that blond hair! where did you read that?

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 5:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I thought Rebecca looked great, didn't care for her hair color, but other than that she looked great. She didn't act too much different than always, imo. I'm sure it was all very exciting for her.
Abby was my favorite, she looked so pretty! loved Danny too. I thought Tracy looked awful.

Another Biggest Loser and I'm still 25 lbs over my ideal weight!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 7:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
My brain had a hard time wrapping around the fact that Rebecca looks nothing like she did on the show. IMO, she looked better on Jay Leno at 157 lbs., and that was a more flattering and realistic size for her then. Tracey reminded me of an acquaintance that has gotten into muscle-building and has that hard looking face. I was concerned more with what appeared to be thinning hair at her part, that did not look healthy.

Antoine stole my heart and Sean is just too darn cute!! And yes, Danny is a very handsome man, he kinda reminded me of the Glee Club teacher.

Did anyone else think that one of the young blond girls in the previews for next season was Helen's daughter from last year? She looked alot like her.

Wowprincess
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09-04-2006

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 7:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wowprincess a private message Print Post    
Rebecca and Danny are moving in together - they did a Finale interview with her (linked on the NBC website) and she flat out states that they are moving in together.

She also said (in another interview I read today) that her natural hair color is blond - she died it dark for the show. Go figure, her complexion doesn't look like a blond to me. I much preferred her with her makeover haircut!

And I agree - she looked great on Leno! But I'm still glad she beat Tracey.

As far as stimulants and such, I've heard that since all the info from past contestants have come out about dehydrating themselves and taking diet stimulants in the last 2 weeks they have started testing for that stuff when they get back to LA. It's against the contract the sign and they can and will be disqualified. Also, they actually do their official weigh in on Sunday.

As far as the "winner" always being last - that's just kinda how it ends up a lot. It's the person w/ the highest % of weight loss that gets to pick the order. Most times, that's the winner so of course they go last!

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 8:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
I just don't see Rebecca and Daniel making it in the longrun..sad to say, but I just don't. I agree that Rebecca almost looks too thin or something. Both she and Tracey looked too muscular. Tracey's face, which I always thought was pretty, is now masculine and not so femininely pretty. Rebecca's features are sharper..not as pretty also.

Rebecca was much prettier as a brunette. It really made her eyes stand out.

I was very surprised at how great Danny looked. Last time we saw him, he'd lost in the face and arms, but still had a lot around the middle. Now, he's evened out and it looks natural. I so hope he can keep it off.

Wow, what a handsome guy Julio is. His features really came through...very good looking.

Gidget
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07-28-2002

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 9:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gidget a private message Print Post    
I didn't even recognize Julio. I was scratching my head wondering who he was.

I'm as guilty as anyone of thinking I know who these people are based on their tv appearances. That said, I am kind of surprised at everyone thinking they have the Daniel/Rebecca relationship pegged for failure. Fact is we barely know the real them. Hope it works out for them.

I really didn't like the clips from next season. Bare your weight in front of your friends? Uh do they think you live in a bubble somewhere? Your friends know you are fat. Some of them are probably concerned for you. I really hate when they treat the contestants like the scum of the earth. Being fat makes it okay to tear you down even further. Talk about easy targets.


Justme2
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08-25-2005

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Justme2 a private message Print Post    
Danny looked so wonderful and what a nice guy. But where did all that hanging skin around his middle, underarms go?? At last weigh in after he lost 59 lbs it was still there. Where did it go?

Scout
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01-20-2005

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
I really didn't like the clips from next season. Bare your weight in front of your friends? Uh do they think you live in a bubble somewhere? Your friends know you are fat. Some of them are probably concerned for you. I really hate when they treat the contestants like the scum of the earth. Being fat makes it okay to tear you down even further. Talk about easy targets.

Gidget - I had the exact same thought. I know they'll do it when they're on the show, and I know it's on tv, but by the time most people see it, they'll have already starting losing and gotten into the program.
That walking around in the gym in front of your friends like that. That's just so wrong.
I thought the purpose was to get healthy, not to be motivated because other people think you look fat?

I also HATED the thing they did last finale with Amanda and the other girl on those exercise bikes begging America to vote for one of them. Incredibly insensitive when "America" chooses one girl and the other one is humiliated.
Even at the finale, when she stood up and showed how much weight she lost, they barely gave her a few seconds. I'm surprised they didn't announce her as the one America didn't love.

These things just don't fit with the rest of the show. They're not necessary at all. The show is usually inspiring and uplifting.

Rissa
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03-19-2006

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 7:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Every finale I live in hope that they have changed the format. They drag out the non-finalists for 90 minutes or so then whip through the final 3 in 10 and rush to announce the winner before the credits roll. I would so prefer they get through the weigh-in in the first 30 minutes, give the final 3 another 30 (and instead of rehashing the ranch experience, talk about the time at home. The reaction of their families, specifics of how they worked out their schedules and diets) then sit them all down and just talk. The way Survivor does it. If I recall they did do something closer to that the first year. When I saw it was the same-ole this year I used the remote and watched the entire finale in less than 30 minutes. I don't need an hour of clips from the ranch... I WATCHED IT THE FIRST TIME - THANK YOU!! LOL I don't need a two minute drag-out of each weigh-in. I don't need to see what is becoming a predictable proposal of two people who have only known each other 7 months (I wish them well but it seems rushed to take advantage of their 15 minutes). Don't mean to sound grumpy, I'm really not but I wish they would put 5 minutes of thought into evolving the routine from year to year.

Vsmart
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02-10-2003

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vsmart a private message Print Post    
By rushing the last 10 minutes, the audience will watch GMA & other talk shows to find out more about them. I prefer "Dance Your Ass Off" where the hostess stated that they were weighed earlier & are now x lbs. No changing into gym clothes.

Rissa
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03-19-2006

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Perhaps some will. I didn't and I didn't because I got what I wanted, their weights and the winner. Because of the format, I was left with no interest in learning more about them. I have never seen Dance Your Ass Off or even heard of it. Is that new? WIll look it up.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 11:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
The Biggest Loser gets very good ratings so what they are doing seems to be working. However, I agree that it has to be one of the most drawn out reality shows on TV. It would be nice to see them change it up a bit but I understand why they may be reluctant to tinker with success.

Gidget
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07-28-2002

Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 9:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gidget a private message Print Post    
I agree Scout. I felt badly for the girl who lost America's vote when it occured. And they really didn't give her much screen time. Maybe they are concerned that she could lose 70 pounds without Jillian on her back... literally.

Scout
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01-20-2005

Friday, December 11, 2009 - 7:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
without Jillian on her back... literally

LOL - I wondered that, too. She looked great.
I do like Jillian for the most part, but that climbing up on people has always seemed a degrading thing to do.

Konamouse
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07-16-2001

Friday, December 11, 2009 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Konamouse a private message Print Post    
Tracey looked like she resorted to a liquid fasting diet for the past two weeks.

Rebecca looks strong. She showed her interest in exercising and running. Probably still holds true. Nothing wrong with a strong woman. Check out some of the chicks in CrossFit.

Danny, Antoine & Julio looked great! No one complains that they look strong.

Hated the drawn out rehashing.

The best part was the doctor reminding people they can do this WITHOUT surgery. Just get moving. Maybe not as dramatic/fast as those on the tv show, but it will happen if they increase their daily activity and not be afraid to move. And get to the bottom of the reason why they have overeaten & undermoved long enough to get to their current weight.



Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Friday, December 11, 2009 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Will Danny need surgery? With a loss of 200+ lbs, wouldn't he have a lot of loose hanging skin? It can be hidden, but you don't want that permanently.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I would think several of them would benefit from surgery after such rapid losses. Oddly enough Daniel benefitted from his two season with time in between time frame. Of course it meant he wasn't going to win any big money but it seems like the slower rate of loss, along with his youth, probably allowed his skin to contract to some extent.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 5:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Kind of amusing after all the coverage showing Amanda and Bob being so devoted to each other.. People Mag has little articles about the final four:

Danny's waist went from 56 to 34, his wife has lost 60 pounds and the kids are in a kids' workout class. Danny runs 12 miles at a time.

He and his wife are renewing their wedding vows next September.

Liz and her husband are working on their marriage issues.

Rudy no longer suffers from sleep apnea.

But the one that made me sort of smile..

Amanda "The patient-care technician from Butler, NJ, admits her weight gain resulted 'from my own lack of control' -- and that it was trainer Jillian Michaels who got her to take charge. 'She was like a therapist,' says the 5'6" Arlauskas, who had struggled with confidence. 'She helped bring my problems to the surface to help me get past them'.

Funny how the editting made it all about BOB.

Trueheart
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09-12-2006

Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trueheart a private message Print Post    
Amanda "The patient-care technician from Butler, NJ, admits her weight gain resulted 'from my own lack of control' -- and that it was trainer Jillian Michaels who got her to take charge. 'She was like a therapist,' says the 5'6" Arlauskas, who had struggled with confidence. 'She helped bring my problems to the surface to help me get past them'.

Funny how the editting made it all about BOB.


OMG! That is so weird! Because really. They totally made it seem like Bob and Amanda were inseperable as trainer and trainee. The crying and notes and just...there were so many episodes that highlighted moments of Amanda talking about how close she is with Bob.

That is so odd.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Friday, December 18, 2009 - 5:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I know.. I almost had a mental whiplash reading that and having to see if my eyes were playing tricks on me!

Happygal
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11-15-2004

Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happygal a private message Print Post    
"I thought the guy that won previously then gained all the weight back that Bob gave the challenge to was supposed to be at last nights show. Did I miss him or did I hear wrong?"

Someone had asked about this last month. I just saw a repeat of the show last night and he has agreed to come back and weigh-in during the finale of Season 9.

Tc99
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07-12-2009

Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 1:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tc99 a private message Print Post    
Hi all! I hope this gets out to as many Biggest Loser fans out there as possible. I don't see a thread for Biggest Loser 9, so I want to send out a shout out/heads up to anyone who wants to join in on the biggest loser game we're going to do this new season that starts January 5th.

I am entitling it The Biggest Loser Game: Smallest Winner Edition! Anybody who is interested, please check out the thread for Biggest Loser 9 when it happens and throw up a post or 2 of interest for the game and I'll ask to get a folder for the competition soon thereafter.

The game itself is pretty simple: for every episode, you guess the weight loss for each contestant, and I'll take it from there!

With great fun and affection, I present this opportunity to take part in The Biggest Loser Game: Smallest Winner Edition.

Also, I would like to thank last season's contestants for the great competition and I personally invite every single one of you to take part in this full season's worth of gameplay and share with me in the twists and turns and mighty burns of calorie and heart alike starting January 5!!!


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Now, if you are not an adventuresome sort, and would like to end it there with Smallest Winner, please stop reading because what you are about to read is an extravaganza of such proportion never before seen in tvch gameplay... so beware!

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ok, hear me out, you daring traveller of the tvch boards, in honor and celebration of this first full season of The Biggest Loser Game competition, I am also introducing a hybrid "first impressions"/elimination challenge, based on the great tvch TAR games, "Philimination!", brought to us last season by the awesome tvch member, whoami, and the also awesome tvch TAR game, "TAR Game", by the equally awesome tvch member Karen!

You can play this sub game in addition to Smallest Winner, or you can just go and play the new game alone. It'll be a sub-folder of The Smallest Winner folder, if that could work, (or better put, pleasepleaseplease mods could you plz make it work??) so you could play both or either or neither, if that be your preference! :-)

The new game, in honor of the host of Biggest Loser, Alison Sweeney, will either be called, "The Allymination Game", or "The Sweeney-meeny-mollimi-nation Game", we're still trying to decide that in committee.

The rules are taken liberally [re: stolen profusely and without shame like a plagarized 5th grader's book report on Huck Finn] from whoami's and Karen's rules, so all due credit goes to them, whom claim to have gotten it from another board, but I am suspicious, because they are humble and generous souls so they could very well be deflecting well deserved praise. So here goes:


Rules

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Before the first episode, you choose who you predict will win Biggest Loser. That's the long shot, "first impressions" play of the game. We'll give you as much info about the contestants as possible, but so far we've got names, ages, heights, BMI's and starting weights (check out this awesome wiki site recommended to me by none other than tvch member Seamonkey: Biggest Loser 9 wiki page You get that, and you get a very large megapoint jackpot bonus.

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In addition to that, you will be asked weekly various trivia type questions of things that typically happen in the Biggest Loser Game. I'm thinking along the lines of the type of question that would make it onto a good drinking game. Like, for instance, drink every time Jillian climbs on top of a contestant, but in this trivia portion of the game, the question will be: Will Jillian jump on a contestant? yes/no (5pts). You can still drink, but no one will give you extra points for that, mister!

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On a weekly basis, though, you will submit the name of a contestant you feel will survive the upcoming week's episode. A Sample of a weekly submission would be something like "WEEK 1: Amanda"

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Important: You may use each contestant only ONE time for the duration of Biggest Loser 9. Ergo, your strategy may be to pick a contestant you perceive as weaker (but not "weakest"!) each week. Or your strategy may be to play it safe and pick a stronger contestant, to make sure you progress into the next week.

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Submission must be prior to the start of the upcoming episode's first showing (i.e. Eastern Standard Time)

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So if your contestant survives the episode, you also survive in the game.

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If your contestant is eliminated, you are Allyminated from The Allymination Game. (Or you will be Sweeney-meeny-mollimi-nated from the Sweeney-meeny-mollimi-nation Game -- I'm telling you now, we're still trying to decide) ((You're also out if you forget to submit before the deadline.))

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This is cut throat competition at its finest; people will beg for mercy but none will be given! When you're gone, you're gone and all your points, your first impressions play, everything vanishes, as if you were a mere figment of imaginations!! It is a brutal worldview in this subworld, dare I say subbaculture of the subfolder, but with such drastic and strict rulings comes the rush and adrenaline of surviving another episode, tooth and nail style, until the end comes to us all sweet and gentle like that ray of sunshine host Alison saying, so sweetly and gently at the end of every episode, "I'm sorry, [fill in the blank] you are NOT the Biggest Loser...". Hence, 'eliminating' them from the competition, Alison Sweeney style! Note: This isn't really a rule persay, but I feel it is my duty to give one last scary wake up call to all those who are still reading but should have stopped before my dire warnings bwahahahaha!

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The game will end either after the final episode (there "can" be ties, even for 1st, but that will be decided by the points we will be accumulating through trivia questions and the 'first impressions' megapoint jackpot) or when the last of us is Allyminated (or, of course, say it with me, Sweeney-meeny-mollimi-nated).

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Friday, January 01, 2010 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
The finale repeats tonight!

Boberg
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10-04-2002

Friday, January 01, 2010 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Boberg a private message Print Post    
The suspense is gone...lol

I'll pass, but thanks for the heads up.