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Wednesday, 21 October 2009 17:40 |
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The show got right into the game with a contest between the two teams for a mystery reward. It turned out the reward was a week at home, winner's choice of who got to go. The Blue team won of course. Tracy's on the blue team remember. They sent the black team home, counting on the strategy of one week without  Jillian's threats, cursing, and unsafe training practices to put Bob's team ahead. They were right.
In typical Biggest Loser fashion the camera crews followed the black team members from the King Gillette Ranch to their respective homes and then (except for one) to what seemed to be the typical American family style restaurant that helped them get over-fat in the first place.
With all but Danny it showed the difficulties they had trying to fit in and still make wise choices, something most folks battling the bulge have to deal with. Danny was the smartest and took charge of his situation and prepared his own meals at home. He proved he is focused and committed to improving himself. I hope he finds and keeps a proper balance once he is done at the ranch and after being declared this season's biggest loser. Hopefully he will get some help with proper exercise form and progression. It appears he is not ready for some of the exercises he has been assigned to perform. But that is not his fault. We know whose it is.
As for some of the other teammates my question is why did they go back to those restaurants? Shay was upset watching the kids eat what they were eating because they were following her past example. Same with Dina. My advice would be to follow Danny's lead- stay home and make your own meals. What Shay and Dina should know by now is that someone needs to decide for themselves that they are ready to make a change for the better. You can't decide for them. Advice and knowledge are free. It is only useful to those willing to accept it and in most cases they have asked for it or expressed a desire. These ladies should have made it clear to their loved ones that they need their support and HOW they need it. Don't just assume or expect.
My big question is where was Daniels' former season 7 teammate David Lee? Are they no longer friends? Was he just unable to make it for Daniel's visit? Did he lose so much weight that I did not recognize him standing there? Or was he unfortunately not a biggest loser but sadly a biggest failure and the producers did not want him on camera? Hopefully he'll come around and lead and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. Maybe when Daniel gets sent home they can become workout partners. But first they will need proper training and instruction. I fear that Daniel is learning too many unsafe practices from his current trainer. A major part of a trainer's job is to ensure client safety. One way of doing this is by spotting the client. This means the trainer is in position to help the client in case of breakdown or failure. The trainer should be able to catch the client or weight to hopefully prevent injury from occurring. Even following a properly designed program consisting of entirely safe exercises a mishap can happen in an instant. The trainer needs to be ready. That cannot happen when the trainer is putting the client at risk by standing on them.
I have questions for you: 1. If you had to choose between Bob or Jillian as your trainer who would you pick?
2. Who do you predict to be this Season's Biggest Loser? I've already told you my pick. Let's see who gets it right.
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Witches should not be allowed to win....
