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THE BIGGEST LOSER SEASON 7

Episode: 714

04-07-2009

TEMPTATION WINNER GETS SOLE VOTE AT THIS WEEK’S ELIMINATION --The competition heats up when the eight remaining contestants are faced with a temptation that will give the winner all the power this week. The players come to the gym and find 100 trays before them, under which there are high calorie snacks, cash prizes and the golden ticket – the one and only vote at this week’s elimination. They can uncover as many trays as they like, providing they eat whatever they uncover. Then Chef Rocco DiSpirito returns to teach the contestants how to make healthy, lower-calorie versions of the dishes they used to order in restaurants, and later, two familiar faces from last season give the players encouragement and advice. This week’s challenge finds the players running up and down the steps of the Pasadena Rose Bowl competing for an incredible vacation prize. And after the weigh-in, the temptation winner casts the sole vote to send another player home.

marigold:
An interview with Mandi:

‘Loser’ Mandi says Bob’s the better trainer

“With Jillian, it’s work hard for her or she breaks your fingers.”
What made you change your mind and decide to go home?
Mandi Kramer: I realized that Aubrey needed to stay more than I did. I like to work out and exercise, and she doesn’t, and the longer she stayed, the longer it would be engrained in her.

Was there any discussion about sending Ron home?
MK: We had talked about Ron going home during the week, so it was a bit of a shocker when I found out that it was me that was going home.

Why do you think you gained weight this week?
MK: I honestly think I was stressed out. I’ve been thinking about it, and I had done everything exactly the same that I always had. I worked out just as hard, if not harder, and I just think that mentally, I just didn’t think I could do it.

Bob explained that when you have stress, your body actually stores fat. When you are stressed out, your body bloats up, and can’t do what it needs to do to lost weight.

How did you feel being matched up against Sione?
MK: I was scared. I think he only lost three pounds the week before, so I knew he was going to have a huge number.

Did you feel as though the team ganged up on you?
MK: I knew that we would be the next to go home, unless we were able to convince the rest of the team that Ron was the weakest link. I thought I had, but when it came down to elimination and it was me that was being marked for elimination, it hurt.

You worked with both Bob and Jillian. Can you talk about that?
MK: I love Jillian to death, but her mentality is that you work hard for her or she breaks your fingers. With Bob, you work hard for him, because you want to work hard for yourself. That’s it.

Can you talk about your relationship with Aubrey before you went to the ranch?
MK: I’m the older sister, but Aubrey has always acted like the older sister. I was shy and lacked self-confidence, and I let her lead the way. Being on the ranch by myself for 30 days helped, in that I grew more self-confident. We had quite a few arguments because she wasn’t used to me being on the go and doing my own thing because I had always relied on her for support. When she came back to the ranch, I had kind of turned into a different person, and become more independent.

Are you going to try to win the at-home challenge?
MK: I am. I really think I had a good chance to win it, if I really buckle down these last eight weeks.

What did you learn at the ranch that you are using at home?
MK: I learned that I wasn’t drinking enough water. Water helps keep you full through the day. Also, writing down what you’ve had to eat all day…it was so surprising. I make it a goal every day to write down everything that I eat.

Which trainer did you like best?
MK: Jillian is really good at push, push, push, and I’m used to that athlete-coach dynamic. But as far as really connecting, I would have to say Bob. He focuses on working out for yourself, and not for him.

http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/Loser+Mandi+says+Bobs+the+better+trainer/RealityTV/Exit+Interviews/Articles/090316_loser_couples_mandi_GD.htm?isfa=1

marigold:

 :'( awww it's a good episode where's my kleenex  :lol:

marigold:

SPOILER ALERT

The Biggest Loser: Couples Episode Recap "Week 11"

This week's episode began right where we left off — in the elimination room. Alison has invited Black to join Blue and announces that Mandi is not the only contestant to go home. In fact, everyone will be going home for the week and will return for the next weigh-in. The players are anxious to see their families, but are aware that they'll return to the temptations that got them to the ranch in the first place.

It was nice to see everyone's welcomes when they returned home, especially Mike and Ron's. Mike's brother Max, who is extremely overweight, could do nothing but sob at the vision of a life he wants and the feeling that he's now alone in being an obese family member. We also get flashbacks to Week 1 and realize how far everyone has come so far.

But in Biggest Loser fashion, this week will not be without a challenge and a temptation. Each person receives a tin of cookies (13 to be exact), and finds out that their task will be to run a half marathon. For every cookie they choose to eat, they can also add on five minutes to another person's time, getting them closer to the 10,000 dollar reward. The internal debate begins, but c'mon people: Wouldn't you rather save your calories for fresh-baked cookies and not those sent in the mail?

Then, the half marathons kick off, with each person doing it in their hometown location. It's cheesy music and flashbacks galore but I'm not going to lie, I was truly inspired by this one. Tara is a rock star, as per usual, and Sione is doing great as well... That is, until he stops and falls to the ground. With the support of his cousin, he gets up to finish the race. There were lots of tears at each of the finish lines, and everyone completed the 13 miles, with the exception of Ron. So now the cash prize will depend on the way the cookie crumbles, literally.

Before heading back to the ranch, the Biggest Losers enjoy their last moments with their family. Aubrey figures out how to balance working out with five -- count 'em, five -- kids. She also takes the opportunity to confront her obese father and reason with him that he really needs to lose weight. Mike and Ron still enjoy their favorite pizza place, but I'm shocked when the owner offers them whatever they want, on the house. Um, hellooo, they're on a weight-loss show! Sione's mom orders calamari in front of him, but, like a good boy, all he does is take a big, fat whiff. And for Helen, it takes a trip to the grocery store for it to all to settle in. She knows she'll be able to keep up her routine when she returns permanently.

Back on campus, it's time for the weigh-in. First, Alison reveals that only one person ate a cookie, Helen, and she used it against Tara. Adding five minutes on to her stellar time of 2:24:19 leaves her to fall just short of Sione's time of 2:25:57. On to the weigh-in:

Mike loses 8 pounds.
Laura loses 6 pounds.
Tara loses 2 pounds.
Sione loses 4 pounds.
Filipe loses 7 pounds.
Helen loses 7 pounds.
Black loses a total of 34 pounds, 2.35%.

Aubrey loses 5 pounds.
Ron loses 10 pounds.
Kristin gains 1 pound.
Cathy loses 1 pound.
Blue loses a total of 15 pounds, 1.34%.

Blue loses yet another weigh-in and you have to wonder how they'll ever be able to even the playing field. Because Ron has immunity for losing the highest percentage of his team, it's down to Aubrey, Cathy and Kristin. Cathy says she'll go home — it's amazing how many people essentially volunteered to leave when they knew it was their time to go. So after an emotional good-bye, Cathy is on her way. Today, while she's kicked alcohol and cigarettes she has a new addiction: spinning. And she's even gotten her daughters to run with her. Way to go Cathy!

http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/biggest-loser/Biggest-Loser-Couples-1004132.aspx

marigold:
Alison Sweeney's Blog:

"I would listen to me!"

I loved seeing everyone with their families. How cute are Sione’s kids? And Aubrey’s? So sweet. It’s funny, I’ve heard so much about them, all their loved ones, and so it was so cool to see them all. To see how excited they were to see the cast. Isn’t it amazing how different, how fantastic everyone looks after only 10 weeks? 5 people tonight close to losing 100 lbs at the weigh-in? and Mike’s at 118!! Really everyone is just so incredible. I hope that Max was inspired by Mike’s success. Mike told me that he helped Max quit his job at a fast food restaurant (which is where Mike used to work, with too much access to all that crap food) and put him on a fitness plan. So I am so hopeful to see Max on the right track at the finale!

As I’m struggling to lose the ‘baby weight’ I am even more in awe of their efforts than I usually am. I am hosting my own personal ‘weekly weigh-in’. lol. I felt so bad for Kristin this week. Such a tough thing to see on the scale. And I can only imagine how frustrating it was for the Blue team to keep losing.

And I loved how Jillian told Tara to listen to her. Tara’s tough, and clearly driven, but obviously, Jillian feels she’s pushing herself too hard at this point, and sometimes the body does need to recuperate. I imagine Jillian wouldn’t say “slow down” unless absolutely necessary. Am I right?!

Speaking of, jillian texted me to say we should work out together soon. Ack! I am so not ready to be training with her again!!! I predict a butt kicking in my future. Ha.

Whew – Days has been busy lately. I got everyone on my facebook page all riled up when I teased about how cute the guys on set look all dressed up in tuxes. I can’t help it. It’s true!

http://blog.nbc.com/alison/the_biggest_loser/

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