Wednesday was the NBC Where Are They Now show. What I noticed was quite a few of the former contestants did put some weight back on. Not all as much as season 3 winner Erik Chopin, but some enough to still be considered obese. As was witnessed from Wednesday's show, most of the winners get down to an unrealistically low level of body fat. This is something that for most is difficult not only to obtain but much, much harder to sustain. A $250,000 pay off has to help I'm sure. I know it takes a whole lot more than a few packs of Extra Gum. Season 7's winner Helen is doing a great job of staying fit but Pete Thomas of season 5 wins the award for keeping the greatest amount of weight off. They did not update every past contestant; I would guess they would need too many hours for that. Hopefully NBC will keep airing updates on past contestants. Even devoting maybe 90 seconds to 1 or 2 past contestants before a few commercial breaks during the future season's regular episodes would be nice.
The finalists were given the challenge of running a full marathon. Season 7 runner-up Tara made a special appearance to motivate Danny and Liz during the race. I'm not much of a runner, but I would bet than any true marathon runner would tell you those folks did not have adequate preparation for running a full marathon. All four did finish and for completing they were allowed to choose a charity that received a $10,000 contribution.
Best example ever seen for losing weight.
| Biggest Loser Season 8: The Final Four |
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Not much to discuss about last week’s episode. The contestants were quizzed on the financial impact of obesity and won cash based on how well they did. At this stage there appears to be less emphasis, or should I say 'air time' of the workouts and more dealing with the contestant’s emotions. The support issue was brought up between Amanda and Bob. This is one other thing that viewers watching to gain pointers from the show need to be well aware of. It's important to realize from the start if you can or can't do it on your own. If not, get help, right away. Sometimes information is not enough. Coaching- hands on, in person coaching will not only be the difference between success and failure, for some it is the difference between getting started and just thinking about it. It's also very important to surround yourself with positive influences. That does not mean you need to get all new friends or become a hermit. But you do need to make lifestyle changes and it is best to alert everyone of your intentions. Allen was voted off. I wasn't too surprised about that. As I think about it, I'm sure he had been below the yellow line as often as some other contestants he would have probably been sent packing much sooner.
Last night's episode followed the final four as they spent 2 months at home. They now have hard work ahead, for possibly the rest of their lives, but mostly between the ranch and the grand finale weigh in. Liz has one of the biggest obstacles- being accustomed to gym workouts and not having one very close by her farm. The contestants now must face the reality of making fitness a regular part of life, unlike the fantasy fat loss world they lived while at King Gillette Ranch.
Amanda and Liz were the two below the yellow line, and are at the mercy of the home audience. I'm predicting since Amanda was the viewer's choice to be on the show she'll be the viewer's choice to be one of the final three. Even though Rudy has made tremendous progress my money is still on Danny to be declared The Biggest Loser.
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