And The Biggest Loser Is…
Hi Everybody,
Okay I could lie and tell you that I saw the first hour of the Biggest Loser finale…but I didn’t! I watched the semi-final of American Idol. Now usually I watch Biggest Loser early the next morning but I can’t tomorrow because I have to leave the house by 8:15 a.m.
So when I changed the station, Jerry was in the lead for the “at home” Biggest Loser. He is soooo skinny–almost too skinny. However, some of the “at home” contestants didn’t lose as much as I expected. I guess this is because they have somuch to lose. Well, when all was said and done, no one could beat Jerry and he won the At Home Biggest Loser title.
When I wasn’t watching, it was announced that Mike was voted by America to join Helen and Tara in the top three. Helen is first up to weigh in. She lost a lot of weight–140 pounds to be exact! She lost a whole person–me actually! Mike is second. He lost 207 pounds! But he can’t catch Helen. This leaves the title of Biggest Loser between Helen and Tara. Tara is last to weigh-in. She lost a total of 155 pounds, but she needed to lose 160 to beat Helen. So this season’s Biggest Loser is…drum roll please…Helen Phillips. Huh? Helen Phillips won? Yep, she sure did.
I know this doesn’t make everyone happy. Tara kicked butt throughout the whole season and ended up with…well she did win some nice prizes–didn’t she? Helen’s daughter Shannon sacrificed herself for her mom. Her current weight shows that she really did sacrifice herself. Hopefully, Helen will make it worth her while! Helen’s husband is employed at a Chrysler plant and isn’t sure of his future. At least now, they won’t have to worry as much as the rest of us, right?
So, congratulations to Helen and Jerry! Thanks for reading and commenting with me this season! I can’t do this without you! Love Bloggergal1
My vote for the most changed contestant is Kristin. Wow, the hair style and weight loss have made her amazing looking! Good for her!!!!
Who will be the 2009 Biggest Loser?
Hi Everybody!
Are you ready for the Biggest Loser finale? Tomorrow night at 8:00 p.m., we’ll find out who America has chosen to join Helen and Tara in the final three. Will they pick Ron, thinking that he doesn’t have a chance against Tara? Or will they choose Mike, hoping that he can beat Tara in the end? Don’t forget that Helen is in this mix too. Can she pull off an upset and beat Tara and Mike/Ron to claim the title of Biggest Loser? I know a lot of you don’t want to see that happen. Many feel that Helen was extremely selfish by promoting herself and staying on the ranch instead of pushing to save her daughter. Maybe we should all be like Helen. Do we put our children before ourselves many times to our own detriment? I know…we can go back and forth about this one for a long, long time. Stay tuned…Bloggergal1
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
This Week’s Biggest Loser Is Last Before the Finale
Hi Everyone,
This week’s Biggest Loser is the last one before the May 12th finale. Who do you think will be in the final three? It’s amazing that Ron and Helen are still on the ranch. The contest seems to be between Mike and Tara. Don’t forget this week will all depend on who has the most will power because the contestants are home for 30 days prior to this weigh-in.
Past contestants will return to the show this week to cheer on the Final Four. The Final Four will compete in a full marathon. Hmm, who is the best runner of those four? Hmm, does anyone else stand a chance again Tara? Couldn’t the producers pick something for the contestants to do that would even up the odds?
Anyway…stay tuned…Bloggergal1