Hi all!
Sadly, as I suspected, I was up 4.9 lbs this week. I mean, imagine that – gaining 4.9 lbs in three days. Imagine what you’d have to eat to do that. And that’s what I did. I undid three weeks worth of work. But hey, I admitted it, and I’ve been back on track for two full days now.
I’m absolutely loving your responses to my “Getting to Know You” post! It’s so great to learn more about you guys, and Early was definitely right. What a diverse group of people we’ve got here! When I started this, I never imagined that anyone would be reading, let alone people from all over the world! You guys are awesome! I hope you keep them coming, and I think I’ll follow in the steps of some other great bloggers, and make this a regular post. I’ll have to get to work on thinking up some more questions.
And a big thanks to Allyson! She left my 2,000th comment! Wow, 2,000! That’s so hard to believe! Yay Allyson! And thanks to you all!
****WARNING – BL SPOILERS AHEAD****
I just got done watching the Biggest Loser finale and have to say that so many of them look really great. They did fantastic. I’ll admit that I was wholeheartedly rooting for Daris to make the final three and he did! Yay! He is just so adorable, and I’ve really identified with a lot of what he’s gone through this season. Plus he just seems to be such a sweet, decent guy. I was a bit sad to see Sherri lose her grip on the $100,000 and was also a bit sad to see Koli get it.
What do you guys think about Jillian’s new show? I’ll probably give it a try, but I really really am starting to dislike her. Some of her weight loss products seem to go against the exact things she promotes on The Biggest Loser.
I about fell over when Michael appeared on the show tonight! Wow! He looks amazing. I knew that he had it as soon as I saw him. I’m truly happy for him and all of the rest of them. I think the only people that I was actively rooting against was the red team (and Koli a bit – I just didn’t like some of his actions).
It’s still a bit aggravating to me that at my lowest, I had lost a comparable amount to (if not more than) a lot of the contestants on the show. But you know what? I’ll get there again. One thing I’ve learned over the past year is that I have a lot more determination and optimism than I ever gave myself credit for.
So did you see the finale? What did you think? My biggest wish for the past few seasons is that they would do a reunion hour like they do for the Survivor finale! I’d love to hear them talk about and reflect on the season.
Weird , I commented on this last night but it is gone. I also wasn’t a huge fan of Koli. He seemed to have an attitude , but I guess we don’t really know what someone is going through. Michael did great but I was rooting for pink . I will try Jillians new show and see how it goes from there.
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I was hoping the pink team would win (AGAIN) but I’m happy for Michael. I wish they would save some time to talk to the winners and do a recap show. There is so much we don’t see. Even Jillian said she doesn’t watch the show because it’s frustrating to see what they do with the magic of editing.
I’m above watching TV. So provincial. LOL. Actually, I’ve been watching the Dick Van Dyke Show on Netflix, circa 1962 (the era before dieting was part of our cultural norm, and a time when fewer people were overweight…hmmm.) I can’t imagine a show like the Biggest Loser during the 1960s. They would have had Aunt Bea (different show!) on the treadmill and on a diet. Instead, she was simply beloved…crooked teeth, plump figure, and all. Sigh.
I really wouldn’t want to turn back the clock. Instead, I would like to see how TBL contestants are living 5-6 years after their weight loss. Those are the stories we don’t hear about. The losses don’t impress me a bit. I’ve gone down that road myself too many times to be in awe. The only thing that I care to hear about in the media, at this point, is a lifelong obese person who loses the weight and KEEPS IT OFF for a decade or more. Where are those people?
Don’t show me the women who finally lost their pregnancy(s) weight, don’t show me the men who were fat for a few years, then decided to “get healthy” with their eating. Those examples aren’t relevant to me. (I don’t care if someone lost 100+ lbs if the only time they were fat is during their childbearing years!…that isn’t the same.)
Oh, dear. Sorry for the rant! I’m in a baaaaaaad mood! I really gotta get my own blog… Or maybe I just need to watch TBL?
I was so happy for Michael, but (being a pessimist right now) I wonder how long it will last. Losing that much weight, that fast, doesn’t usually last.
I was glad the pink team didn’t win. I never liked Ashley.
But guess what, I did like Koli and Sam, lol! I am glad Koli got the prize. I think he worked so hard for it and I think he will do well in the long run.
Daris (and his mom) were sweet, but I also have my doubts about Daris. I wonder if he is really doing it for HIM rather than the social life he longed for…
Migdalia looked great, and so did Michael’s mom! And OMG, Sunshine and her dad just made me cry! O’Neal looked so awesome.
.-= Hollie´s last blog ..Making time for ME! =-.
I just hate how easy it is to put the weight on, but how darn difficult it is to take it off! Gosh, it’s so unfair!!!
I loved your Getting To Know You post as well and I look forward to future ones! Great idea!
As far as TBL…. I still can’t believe I missed the live finale! I so missed discussing it with you, Hollie, Erika and the others on fb. It almost feels like we’re all together watching it, you know.
I think I was most shocked by Sherri and Darrell! Boy, did they look fantastic!
Now, as far as the Red Team…. thank God they didn’t win!!! lol
I was never a big fan of Koli, but personally, I think whoever has the highest % of weight loss should be be titled TBL; regardless as to when they were eliminated. Not to undermine Michael’s hard work, but I mean my goodness, Koli lost 53.35%!!! He truly deserved the confetti and the qtr of a million dollars!
And I agree with Hollie. I’m so afraid that Michael and Daris will end up being the next Erik. For their sake, I pray I’m wrong.
Now, what about Shay!?! She sure is looking fantastic these days! That girl is sooo beautiful!
My friend Di reminded me of this earlier tonight…. “remember in this season the guy who lost like 400 pounds just by being inspired from watching The Biggest Loser , who was shown on an early episode, sent to their other ranch and was going to be shown on the Finale ( and NOT Eric who was a previous season’s winner)? What happened to him and why was he not on the Finale ????”
As far as Jillian’s show…. I think I’m going to give it a try, but I’m not sure if I’m going to like it so much. I guess time will tell!
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