The Biggest Loser - Jillian Goes Ballistic (Part 1)

Last night on The Biggest Loser no one was sent home (that will happen tonight due to the debate) so the teams spent their time cashing in on prizes won previously or working out and complaining about something.

The Red Team (Phil and Amy) had a 24 hour pass to go home and see their family. They took their three boys on a hike and contemplated the changes in their life now that the weight loss has begun. Back in LA, Amy and Shellay (Purple Team) used their prize of 24 hours with their trainer. Do any of us really believe that spending 24 hours with Jillian is a prize? Please help me to understand why anyone would voluntarily pick torture?

Now Jillian apparently has been trying to be a little nicer this season (I am not seeing it) but she went off on both Amy and Shellay during this episode. At one point she actually sent Amy (purple) out of the gym because of her attitude. Now Amy, you may want to laugh when Jillian is talking but don't do it. Have you seen her arms? She could knock you out! I will say that in Jillian's shoes (which by the way would never happen) I would be pissed too. She continues to ask her group to give a little extra and they are not doing it. Obviously some are not as committed as others.

The challenge this week was won by Vicky (Brown Team) who was able to hold on in a tank of water the longest. Incidentally Vicky has now informed her husband, Brady, that he is holding her back and that if she wants to work out more he needs to stop yelling at her. Someone threatened maybe by a woman beating him? Hmmm...strong marriage.


Tonight someone (just one) will go home. Who will it be?

The Biggest Loser - Family Road Trip

I finally watched Tuesday's episode of The Biggest Loser and let me tell you, it was a real tear jerker. Now I know that most people cry every time they watch this show (I certainly do its so inspiring...barf) but this past weeks episode focused a lot on the father/daughter team (Coleen and Jerry). Who doesn't cry when a dad gets teared up?

So the remaining 6 couples took a road trip to the Grand Canyon. Along the way they were met with a temptation, Heba and Ed (Orange) won, and the prize was to spend the nights in the RV as opposed to the cots on the camp ground. There was also a challenge to actually win said RV and again Heba and Ed won it handily. The families spent a week at the Grand Canyon and there was very little exercise done. Not a lot of walking/running, no weights or strength training; it just seemed like a lot of sitting around.


Back at the ranch Jillian (and Bob surprisingly) was pissed about the total lack of training. Hike, walk, get off your ass its the Grand Canyon people. Both Bob and Jillian were evil demons for the last chance workout (and rightly so) and most of the contestants were crying at the end. Jerry was hurt during the workout and was sent to the hospital leaving Coleen behind to carry the load (a little foreshadowing if you will).

The weigh in was a little tense with everyone wondering if they still were able to lose weight after a week of very little activity. Alison made a surprise announcement that from now on only one member of a team was going home which meant that the remaining member would have to soldier on alone at the ranch. This scared everyone and the weigh in began. Not surprisingly Jerry and Coleen (yellow) lost the weigh in (he was injured) and had to decide who needed to stay more. The decision was made and Jerry, taking one for the team and his daughter, was sent packing.


I do wonder what will happen to the rest of the teams once they are split up. It was nice to see my Red team do so well but so sad to see Jerry go. Till next week. Later taters.