Day 4 Holiday Challenge thread is available for check-in in the forum here.
I will be posting my day accountability/goals in the AM for each day but I will prep and put up each day, 1 day early for those of you that would rather post your goals for the next day in the evening (and for our friends in exotic time zones) 😉
Feel free to comment here as well, but I would love to get Holiday Challenge discussion going in the forum! Thanks!
Go Team!
P.S. Need info about the challenge? Go here!
Day 3 Holiday Challenge thread is available for check-in in the forum here.
I will be posting my day accountability/goals in the AM for each day but I will prep and put up each day, 1 day early for those of you that would rather post your goals for the next day in the evening (and for our friends in exotic time zones) 😉
Feel free to comment here as well, but I would love to get Holiday Challenge discussion going in the forum! Thanks!
Go Team!
P.S. Need info about the challenge? Go here!
Day 2 Holiday Challenge thread is available for check-in in the forum here.
I will be posting my day accountability/goals in the AM for each day but I will prep and put up each day, 1 day early for those of you that would rather post your goals for the next day in the evening (and for our friends in exotic time zones) 😉
Feel free to comment here as well, but I would love to get Holiday Challenge discussion going in the forum! Thanks!
Go Team!
P.S. Need info about the challenge? Go here!
As we prepare here in the U.S. for Thanksgiving this week, I am reminded of SO many things that I am grateful for.
I am also reminded that I need to live my day-to-day life more often with an attitude of gratitude. (or at least remind myself daily of all that I have to be thankful for)
There are many things I SO appreciate right now…among them are the following:
Thank you all!
What are you grateful for today? Please post your comments…I would love to hear!
(Original Air Date 11/24/2009)
Week 11 begins with Amanda talking about how sad she was to see her ally Rebecca leave the previous week. She is forced to realize that she is now truly playing for herself.
Bob and Jillian discuss the fact that Rebecca was a huge thread and they really felt that if she were to fall below the yellow line, she would be sent home. They were not surprised by this at all.
A Revisit to the Fitness Levels of The Early Days:
As the contestants work out in the gym, they revisit those early days at the Ranch and we see clips of just how far they have come in their physical abilities. Yay!
A Surprise Guest:
The contestants meet with Alison and she announces to them that she has someone for them to meet that can help them at home to not only be fit physically, but financially as well. They meet with Suze Orman who talks to them about the connection wealth and health. Personally I thought this was a bit odd. 😉
Pop Quiz:
Based on the information that they learned from Suze, the contestant had to answer questions while running on the treadmill. For every right answer, they would get $1000 into a special Save Yourself Account. For every question that they answered incorrectly, they had to increase the treadmill one level in speed and one in incline. There were no losers in this quiz and the results were as follows:
Yay! Biggest Loser!
Jill meets with the contestants to talk about it what it will be like for them when they go home.
We see Amanda on the treadmill in the gym by herself. She knows it is all up to her now…if she falls below the yellow line, she will be certain to be voted off.
Bob talks to the contestants about how much they have changed and how they will deal with going home.
Amanda pulls Bob aside to tell him that the most difficult part of her imagining leaving is missing him. (as a friend, not just a trainer)
Liz and Danny have a heartfelt chat about how much the support of one another has meant to each other.
Definitely a night of hugs and kisses all around!
Weekly Challenge:
The contestants meet Alison in a football field for a challenge that will have them carrying all of the previous weight that they had lost.
They have to drag footballs that weigh as much as they lost for each week they were at the ranch across the field. For each week, they could shed the football with that week’s weight loss.
Special guest, Rod Woodson arrived to cheer them on and it was announced that the winner would receive tickets for 2 to the Pro Bowl as well as a $5000 donation of athletic equipment to the school of their choice.
Allen won this challenge! Go Allen!
Biggest Loser Tip (Rod Woodson):
1 in 3 kids in America are obese. Wow! To help combat this, encourage children to get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. Make it fun for them!
Danny’s Debut:
Danny pulls out his guitar and we get to hear him play and sing while the contestants reminisce about how much they have changed and what exactly they have been doing here at the ranch.
Last Chance Workout:
Grueling workout in the gym with Jillian and Bob per normal.
Trainer Tip:
Bob and Jillian: Drink Brita filtered water to save money, reduce waste and enjoy cleaner water.
Weigh-In Results: (pounds lost this week, total lbs lost to date, current weight)
Amanda: 7 lbs, 64 lbs total, 186 lbs
Allen: 8 lbs, 95 lbs total, 230 lbs
Danny: 16 lbs, 142 lbs total, 288 lbs
Liz: 5 lbs, 69 lbs total, 198 lbs
Rudy: 12 lbs, 146 lbs total, 296 lbs
*Danny breaks a Biggest Loser record with his 7th week in a row with a double digit loss!
After the weigh-in, the two below the yellow line are Liz and Allen.
Eliminated Contestant:
Allen
Allen’s transformation since leaving the ranch:
Allen has lost a total of 105 lbs since he first arrived at the ranch. His new mindset has changed his whole world in that he has a very positive outlook on his future now.
Allen has inspired 275 people to start a Biggest Loser competition at his gym.
Next Week on the Show:
Down to the final four! America’s vote will decide who makes it to the live finale!
Special “Where Are They Now” episode airs this Wed. (Nov. 25)
Find out how past contestants have been doing since their stay at the ranch.
Day 1 Holiday Challenge thread is available for check-in in the forum here.
I will be posting my day accountability/goals in the AM for each day but I will prep and put up each day, 1 day early for those of you that would rather post your goals for the next day in the evening (and for our friends in exotic time zones) 😉
Feel free to comment here as well, but I would love to get Holiday Challenge discussion going in the forum! Thanks!
Go Team!
P.S. Need info about the challenge? Go here!
Click the link to view the instructional video posted in the forum.
Holiday Challenge Instructions: Keeping Up-to-Date
There’s still time to join in! Register for the forum and add your name/reply here. 🙂
Starting Weight: Jan 1, 2007 – 278 lbs
Previous Week’s Weight: November 16, 2009 – 170
Current Weight: November 23, 2009 – 172 lbs
Week 151 Weight Loss:Â +2 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 106 lbs
Exercise Report:
Cardio x 5 (3 walks, 2 raking for 1+ hrs each time)
30 Day Shred (Jillian dvd) x 4
Pilates x2
Food Report:
Not great! Argh! +2 lbs – need I say more?!
Notes:
The Holiday Challenge starts in 3 days! Have you signed up by posting in the NEW forum – hurry! 😉
Join me (and a bunch of awesome friends) in our next 30 Day Challenge!
What: A 30 day commitment to be conscious and accountable throughout the holiday season – a commitment to NOT give in to the assumption that we will gain weight over the holidays.
When: Nov. 25-Dec. 24
See the original invitation video here BUT be sure to follow the instructions below to join us in the forum!
Please do the following ASAP:
We’re already having lots of fun getting to know one another in the forum and I really want YOU to be a part! 😉
See you there!
For 30 days you’ve kicked my butt
Intention being…to get out of my rut!
I began Day 1 with fear and dread
With good reason, I thought…the next day from my bed.
My muscles were tired, achy and sore
But with my Shred team behind me, I had to try more!
Day 2 was hard also…I’m not gonna lie
Please! Enough already! I can’t do one more fly!
Jill, it was rough…getting to know you week one
You weren’t all that nice. You weren’t really fun!
But we kept going, together we knew we would win
I’m among champions here – Veronica, Mette and Kim!
Day 8, week 2…hmmmm not SO bad
I’m feelin’ ya Jill…you don’t seem quite so mad.
3 weeks in, we were sailing…We’re doing this thing!
Jill, we’re increasing our weights! What else can you bring?
The last days were sad. Did I say that out loud?
I would miss my Team Shred…they’ve become my best crowd.
Jillian, I know I will see you again
My trouble zones need you…they’re greatful. Amen!
To my team, I solute you…the finish is sweet.
Cynthia, Andie and Amy…no greater gals will you meet!
I cannot end without mentions of these…
Ali and Lori, you ARE the bees knees!
The challenge is over, and so it would seem
But wait! There’s another…
Join the Holiday Team! 😉
P.S. No intention to hurt feelings if your name was not mentioned…I love you all! 😉
