Biggest Loser Contestants Head Toward the Finish Line
The Biggest Loser starts with the contestants’ “Oh my God!” reunions with their families. Remember they will all be home for thirty days and then return to the ranch for their final weigh-in before the finale.
Tara gives her $25,000 kitchen makeover prize to her mom. Her kitchen looks beautiful and she was supplied with all the Biggest Loser products that she will need to keep her weight in line.
The contestants receive a tape from Allison. Allison tells them that they will be running a marathon–a 26.2 mile marathon. Tara doesn’t seem as frightened as the others, does she? Ron…well you know. They have 26 days to train.
Jillian takes a trip to visit her players. She meets Mike at the gym. He’s feeling very stressed about everything. He’s worried about the marathon, he’s worried about his weigh-ins and he’s worried about his brother Max. She works with Mike to get him to refocus. Watching Mike make this transition on the Biggest Loser this season has been incredible for me. Wouldn’t it be great if Biggest Loser took a whole group of teenagers to work with next season? Come on Biggest Loser!
Next, Jillian goes to see Tara. Tara’s bedroom is a total wreck and Jillian tells her that the room reflects what is going inside her head. She doesn’t seem to be finding a balance in her life. They work out together and then go out for lunch and a drink. Yes, a drink! Jillian teaches her that she can have a drink as long as she is working out and taking care of herself.
Bob goes to visit Ron. He works out with Ron and his son Max. Bob works Max out to the…well…max! Teehee. He works him out until he vomits. A joy to watch. He teaches Max how to eat nutritiously and Biggest Loser squeezes in another Subway commercial.
Jillian meets with Helen. Helen is feeling the stress of being home too. She is trying way too hard and she’s exhausted from it. She’s doing what a lot of us do…she’s trying to please everyone, all the time. Sound familiar to anyone? Jillian talks some sense into her. As one of our blog commenters asked, where is Helen’s daughter in all this?
The contestant’s are training for the marathon. Mike is running and ends up going to the hospital due to excrutiating pain. He doesn’t know if he’s going to be able to run the marathon.
Marathon time! Whoever finishes the marathon will be able to give $10,000 to their favorite charity. Helen and Tara are jogging side by side. Mike and Ron are walking side by side. Helen’s husband meets her and runs along side her. Tara’s friend runs along with her. Max joins Mike on the race. Helen’s husband drops out and she keeps on going. Max is suffering and stops. Mike keeps going. Ron makes it to mile five before he has to stop for some Doctor care. They wrap him up and he’s determined to keep going. Tara is met by Allie (Season Five winner) and she encourages her. Helen is met by Michelle (Season Six winner) for encouragement. Mike is disappointed that he is only able to walk the marathon. He is met by Bernie (Season Five at home winner). Tara, of course, finishes first. She finishes in less than 5 hours. Helen finishes in 5 hours and 48 minutes. Mike finishes in a little less than 8 hours. Ron is at mile 16 and the medical team are worried over him. His blood pressure if really high, but Dr. H. tells him he can still keep going if he wants to continue. He keeps walking. At mile 17, he’s met with all the prior winners to encourage him and walk with him. At mile 21, he’s met by Bob. Ron is determined to finish this race. It’s dark and he’s at mile 22. Ron keeps walking. Watching Ron finish this marathon was so inspiring. Yep…the tears are flowing again. My tears, Mike’s tears, Max’s tears and pretty much everyone who’s watching I bet. It took him a little over 13 hours to finish.
At tonight’s weigh-in, Allison tells Ron and Helen that they are the two oldest contestants to ever make it this far on Biggest Loser. The top two guarantee themselves a spot in the final three. The two who fall below the yellow line will face elimination. America votes for who stays and who goes. First up tonight is Ron. He lost 10 pounds at home. Mike lost 10 pounds at home also. He isn’t happy with his total. However, it’s enough to put him above his father. Helen is next. She lost 7 pounds at home. This puts her above Ron and Mike and guarantees her a place in the final three. Tara lost 10 pounds at home. She is also in the final three. This means that either Ron or Mike will be voted by America to that final spot. They seem upset, but I think that this is good, because Mike has a really great chance of being in the finale–at least I hope he does!
Each contestant is able to speak to America and plead their case. Of course, Ron begs America to vote for his son Mike. Mike tells America that he’s happy either way. So who will become the Biggest Loser? I’d be very surprised if it’s not Tara. But, I can’t help hoping it’s Mike. I always cheer for the underdog. I just can’t help it. See you next Tuesday night for the Biggest Loser finale! Stay tuned…Bloggergal1
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Tara is the strongest, but she was also thin most of her life. being someone who was always thin untill the past 10 years,I feel the muscle strength under the weight(sence she was once thin and probably very active) Is different then Mike who has always be over weight. So that is why my vote is with Mike. He has gone though life never knowing what it feels like to be thin.
As for Helen anybody who would let her daughter(who has never been thin) go home first. Well, I can’t stand the sight of her,and where was the daughter last night(Didn’t see her smiling at the home coming did we?) Mike was helping Max all month(the Love in Mike for his brother is so touching and also Tara for her mom) and Ron would never put himself before his son.
Pam
I predict Ron gets voted off only to win the ‘at home’ prize and Mike wins the biggest loser prize – keeping it in the family!!!
I agree 100 percent!