This week’s episode of Biggest Loser was continued from last week, at the white house. After the fabulous makeover the contestants got down with the first lady Michelle Obama literally. They got down on the white house floor for a little Biggest Loser workout, Bob and Dolvett style! After Mrs. Obama greeted each of the contestants personally they all got right down to Biggest Loser busy with a good hard workout. I loved how Mrs. Obama came across as personable and jumped right in and worked out with the best of them. She looked great too I might add! Michelle Obama also spoke of her Let’s Move initiative.
On a side note I have to say that Kim has raised some fine children. Every time you turn around when they are on screen they are praising their mother and how proud they are of her. This is when you see the tough exterior of a strong woman break, but than kids will do that to a mom every time. I have seen Kim transform through the show and she smiles more often than she did at the beginning.
During the trip in DC we witnessed a major break down from Chris. After a call to home her husband Roy, a former contestant, asked Chris to come home. I’m going to input my own thoughts here, ” I was shocked by the lack of support from home!” I can understand letting your spouse know you miss them and can’t wait for them to return but to ask them to leave when they are doing something for themselves that is so important is just beyond my comprehension. I know many of the spouses are feeling the same way but do not express it because they want to support their other half.
After the phone call Chris did what she has done in the past, she stuffed her face with fattening food. Definitely a first for me to see on Biggest Loser From a cheeseburger smothered in mayonnaise, a grilled cheese sandwich, to a banana with peanut butter and chocolate. Even my six year old daughter said if she would have just eaten the banana she would have been good. Having never been in the situation with cameras all around me I can’t say what I would do or not do but I would think I would refrain from eating simply because the cameras were there to get it all documented. My fear for Chris is that once she is home she will return to her old ways.
After the return home it was time for the weekly weigh in. For the first time Kim feel below the yellow line with a 2 lb lost. Though she definitely was not throwing in the towel or ready to go home you could tell she had accomplished what she came to do. She has the confidence to finish her journey and said that if she left it would be on a high note. Not surprisingly Chris also fell below the yellow line with a +2 lb gain, another Biggest Loser no-no.
When it came down to vote Chris was sent home. This move was probably not the best for Chris but the contestants have witnessed break downs and crying episodes and I believe they just didn’t feel comfortable sending Kim home over Chris. Buddy’s expression of Kim and her toughness and his feelings towards her opened up something in Kim she was missing. Realizing that the contestants do care about her was a gift.
Previews for next weeks Biggest Loser episode appear to shock viewers. Claims of production shut downs, and contestants walking out and mayhem ensuing. I honestly feel this is a marketing tactic to keep viewers interested. However I must admit it has peaked my interest.
So do you agree with Chris leaving? Who is your pick to win of the remaining 5? Do you really think the previews are going to prove true or is it all a marketing plow?
ewhatley says
I skipped this week since I’m not an Obama fan but I did enjoy last week; always good to see everyone after their makeovers. I doubt the show next week will be as dramatic as the previews. Most of the reality shows have those dramatic previews but almost never live up to the hype. It will be interesting to see, though.
My choice for winning would be Mark. He’s made a huge change and has been a great team player with a positive attitude. Unlike the women who are still on the show, he has not been a whiner. Go Mark!
Sarah says
I was so inspired by this week that I went and signed up for the Let’s Move challenge! I have been on a plateau since January, and it was just what I needed to get off the couch again.
As happy as I was to see that Kim didn’t get the shaft, I feel like Chris really needed to be there longer. I was happy to see that Chris has taken an optimistic and motivated view with her and has done well at home getting her family in shape right along with her. You go Girl!
I am also interested to see what happens next week. I don’t even know where to begin speculating on that one. I am sure it is not as bad as they make it out to be though.
My choice for winning is unclear. I would love to see Kim and Mark in the final two. Kim, because she has been and underdog all season with tons of fight, but annoying with the whining. Mark because he is just the sweetest guy with a heart of gold, and is also very tough. I too, like that he is not a whiner.
I am starting to like Conda a little bit, she is finally showing us more of a powerful woman than a conniving manipulator she started off as. I really did not like her at first. She and Jeremy seem to have a pretty good system going and I wouldn’t be surprised to see them as the final two battling it out. Do you think Jeremy would fold and let her have it, like he has done so many times already, or do you think he would show sister up?
Sarah says
O I just saw where you post comments without them being replies. I am a firstie, please bear with me.
Colleen says
I’m not sure what I think about Jeremy he would really have to keep tabs on his weight and Conda’s and figure out the numbers to make sure he doesn’t lose too much.
I would hope that his final efforts are all for him. I think he deserves it. I can understand wanting to do what you can to keep your sibling in the house and help her get to the end but at the end it should be all or nothing!