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Biggest Loser Families Recap: NYC Makeovers

FitSugar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0800

The competition on the Biggest Loser Families should be heating up, but last night's show was surprisingly free of drama. Well, not quite. There was Vicky's moment of paralyzing fear, verging on a tantrum, during the physical challenge, but even that little episode struck me as placid. Maybe because everyone involved, blue teammates included, seemed "over" Vicky's antics.

This week all the contestants were treated to a makeover in NYC. Their trip to the Big Apple included new hair fancy and flattering styles. The highlights from the salon: Vicky dyed her hair red and Ed got some highlights himself. Then all five contestants were treated to a shopping trip at Macy's lightly supervised by season-four winner of Project Runway Christian Siriano (didn't he often comment on how he loved the super-skinny models?). This was followed by a "live" reveal on The Tyra Banks Show, complete with a reunion with a friend, spouse, sibling, or parent. The reunions, full of lots of emotion, were pretty sweet watch.

Upon returning back to the ranch, the five remaining players competed in a physical challenge with a two-week spa vacation as the prize. The contestants had to wedge themselves in bottomless boxes suspended 12 to 15 feet above a pool of water. Vicky was first to call uncle, but refused to drop into the water. Heba, Ed, and Renee eventually followed dropping easily and gleefully into the water below. Michelle won the prize and was a disappointed to have her victory celebration marred by Vicky's attention-stealing freak-out.

To see who was eliminated and how they look today read more.

Since the contestants spent much of the week away from their trainers, Bob and Jillian packed in some serious workouts in two days' time. So it wasn't a huge surprised that the amount of weight-loss in all the players was low. Renee and Vicky both lost four pounds, Michelle lost five, while Heba lost seven but her husband Ed only lost three. Ed and Renee fell below the yellow line, and there were no surprises in the voting. Teams voted on their party lines, and Renee was sent home and she looks great. She is a mom with grown kids and a tremendous amount of energy.

Watch this video to see how she looks today.

Who do you think will make it to the final three? Did you see the surprise ending twist? Viewers will get to pick the third contestant to make it to the final three. Who do you think will win the whole shebang?

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Healthy Dose Link Time!!!

FitSugar — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:45:00 -0800

Every dog has its day, and Sweaty Puppy is a free, hour-plus workout music mix that you can download now - fitMusic

Steroids are all over the news and here are five reasons to not take steroids - Health Bolt

Check out this video with great strength-training moves for runners - Complete Running Network

The only thing you have to fear is being afraid in front of people, and maybe that scary rope climb test - Fitness Fixation

Put a twist on your yoga with the revolved half-moon pose - About: Yoga

The lesser-know eating disorder binge eating is getting some coverage - Sunny's Shape Up Blog

How to stay healthy for the holidays - Vital Juice Daily

Why do athletes die of heart attacks? - diet blog

The low down on plastics that hurt baby boys - Mark's Daily Apple

During this season of consumerism and consuming, you might want to know that impulse buying is linked to impulse eating - That's Fit

In my humble opinion, you can never have enough healthy-diet tips - iFit&Healthy

Did you watch Project Runway's version of The Biggest Loser? - Elastic Waist

Another way to eat kale: Pork, White Bean, and Kale Soup - YumSugar

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The Biggest Loser: Live Weigh In

FitSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:30:00 -0800

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, this week's Biggest Loser focused on taking stock in the current moment and giving thanks for all the changes made.

The show began with contestants looking at photos of themselves from the start of the show and appreciating the difference in their bodies and faces. Hints were dropped of a big surprise to follow. Of course the black team had to discuss and attempt to resolve Isabeau's tie-breaking decision to vote Amy off the show last week. The black team felt that she had ruined their well thought out strategy and Jillian made no attempt to hide her disappointment. Isabeau definitely got the cold shoulder from Jillian the next day in the gym and made quiet threats of defecting to the blue team. Nothing became of this, but the interpersonal drama is always intriguing.

The big surprise was a trip to the Days of Our Lives set where Alison Sweeney, the host of BL, works her day job. The contestants were treated to the ultimate makeover with lots of pampering, and the final surprise of all the contestants having a shot at being selected for the cover of Prevention magazine. Shades of Project Runway? But no criteria was given to how the cover girl was chosen. Before the photo shoot, all the contests were reunited with a loved one. There were lots of tears and hugs and all around camaraderie. However, I did find the big reveal of the loved ones hiding behind a double mirror that slid away a tiny bit cheesy. I am now about to reveal who made the magazine cover, so skip the next sentence if you want to stay in the dark.

Look for Kae on the cover of Prevention looking hot and wearing red!

The challenge on this episode was a physical metaphor, and the contestants had to physically stay above a yellow line by climbing a rope that was also slowly being lowered. The prize was definitely something worth climbing for – a $5,000 shopping spree. Kae was once again the winner, and it is hard to believe that this was her first-ever challenge win!

To see who was eliminated with a serious amount of dignity this week, just read more

After winning the magazine cover and the shopping spree challenge, Kae was sent home with parting words of deep respect from every voter. She lost three pounds this week and that was not enough to keep her above the yellow line. She was marked from the beginning as the biggest threat, so while it wasn't a surprise she was voted off, it was disappointing. I thought she had a chance to win the whole thing. Like the women on the black team, I hope a woman wins this year. Kae spoke to iVillage about how she hopes to be the home winner. Good luck, Kae!

Curious to see how Amy is doing now? Check out her catch-up lunch over at Sunny's Shape Up Blog.

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