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marigold:

I completely agree Texan

Love Kristin the only reason why I continue watching and I was so glad to see Coleen and Jerry

Ron wants blood I never saw that coming “those of you who voted for me may you get struck down and die” omg

marigold:
A recap Episode 14:

The Biggest Loser: Couples': Gaining power, losing control

As you can imagine, last week's failed ouster of Ron made things Un! Comfort! Able! on "The Biggest Loser: Couples." So when the Losers were given the opportunity and a plausible reason to drown their discomfort with calories... well, most of them did.

Obligatory Ron Rant
Have I mentioned how much Ron bugs me? EVERYONE in the house is scared of him -- he's the Godfather, The Hatchet Man. Tara says she'd be afraid if she were the Tongans -- "They might find a horse's head in their beds.” The editors underscore all their Ron footage with Godfather-esque music from then on. 

When Ron gets back after the vote, he thanks those who voted to save him. "Those who didn't, may you get struck down and die." He intones that those who left the protection of the pack should expect to be set upon by wild dogs and have their entrails dragged out to the wilderness. Or to be voted off. Whichever. Fear of The Great and Powerful Ron runs deep: Kristin doesn't even want to be seen walking with the three outcasts, and she slinks away when Filipe asks her if she'd ever vote against Ron.

Mike is livid that Helen, Filipe and Sione dares trespass against The Holy Ron, and I really wish he'd shut up because I want to keep liking him and he's making it difficult.

Please, for the love of all that is good, SOMEONE get Ron out of there!

Temptations
The Losers are confronted with 100 covered trays. Most of them contain high-cal snacks. A few contain product-placed gum with cash attached. And one holds "ultimate power" -- a golden ticket that will grant the user the sole vote in this week's elimination.

After a few seconds of hesitation, the Losers gets snacking. Just about everyone says they NEEEEEED this ticket to survive, but Sione, Filipe and Helen feel more urgency than most. Kristin realizes early that the power is fine, but only if you stay above the yellow line, so she drops out. Ron gets a string of lucky trays -- he wins $1,500 in gum money -- but he, too, starts having to eat.

Laura ends up winning the ticket, and she immediately starts scheming. Kneel before Zod! Laura! And get me breakfast in bed while you're at it! Kristin actually does suck up with breakfast in bed, and Helen tries to be motherly and concerned, then suggests that maybe Laura would want to vote her partner off. Wait, what? That's not going to happen.

Laura starts scheming -- Tara, why don't you throw the weigh-in, so you'll be below the line with someone else and then I won't have to make a tough decision! Tara resists, then wavers, then looks like she’s going to, then looks like she won't... she's undecided until late in the game, despite Jillian urging her not to take the risk.

The Challenge
Welcome to the Rose Bowl! Now run up and down all the steps in your half of the stadium. My knees start aching just watching them. It's boys against girls, and Sione and Tara win handily. Then Sione and Tara go head to head, and they swap leads. In the end, Tara's focus and her ability to pace herself give her the win. She gets a vacation for 4 at a fitness resort.

Sione is pissed -- I did my best, but I guess my best wasn't good enough, he warbles. (Ok, no singing, but he did get that song stuck in my head). He's feeling defeated. Uh-oh.

The Weigh-In
Ron has a stellar week, losing 9 pounds. Will no one rid me of this turbulent Loser? No, seriously-- anyone? No? Sigh. Kristin and Filipe also post great numbers (6 and 7 pounds, respectively), and are safe.

Mike and Tara hit roadblocks this week -- Mike loses "just" 5 pounds, while Tara drops "just" 3. Did she consciously throw the weigh-in? She says no, but Jillian shoots daggers with her eyes. But they're saved by Helen, who drops "only" 2 pounds, and Sione, who loses "just" 4. So long as Laura stays above the line, one of them will be going home. Ron smugly looks smug as he smugs his way to smugville -- one of the heretics will fall to the righteous sword of elimination! Grrr.

And who woulda thunk it, Laura didn't cave under the pressure. She has an awesome week, losing 8 pounds. Hooray! Now, get ready to crush some hopes and dreams!

The Elimination
At the judging table, Laura says Helen is like her mother, and Sione is like her brother. Well, Laura's brother, beware if you're in a lifeboat with her and your mom, because you're getting pushed overboard. Sione goes home. Sigh.

He looks spectacular in the Look At Me Now interview -- he's studying to become a trainer, he's working out his family, he gives his (adorable) small children athletic shoes, and takes his (adorable) wife to the gym. He's lost 137 pounds, and he looks gooooooood. Rowr.

Highlights, thoughts and odds and ends

Ah, Sione. You spoke truth to power -- "I don't owe anybody anything. I'm not here for Ron, I’m here for myself" -- and you got smote for it. Alas. We'll miss you.

Filipe gets emotional and tells Sione how much he means to him. Sione looks deeply uncomfortable.

I did like Sione asking Filipe to lead them in a Haka (or Sipi Tau, or Kailao -- I'm afraid I’m not up on my varieties of Tongan war dances). If I haven't pointed you here before, check out the Tongans vs. the New Zealand All Blacks before a rugby match. Now THAT, my friends, is a dance off!

Jillian and Bob are both utterly disgusted by the temptation challenge, and that their Losers succumbed. Jillian looks like she wants to get the gym reconsecrated after the blasphemous binge.

Both trainers enjoy kicking the crap out of the Losers in the post-temptation workout. I'm amazed we didn't see anyone puking. Grateful, but amazed.
At the weigh-in, Ron says he's fine with his loss, but "that put me above my son and I'm not happy." "Oh, shut up!" Mike says. "Be happy!" Heh. Finally!

Sione, when he leaves, pledges that the next time we see him, he'll be "the next Tongan Brad Pitt." Wait, there was a previous Tongan Brad Pitt? Where? Is he single?  :funny:

http://blog.zap2it.com/ithappenedlastnight/2009/04/the-biggest-loser-couples-gaining-power-losing-control.html

marigold:
From tvguide:

The Biggest Loser: Couples Episode Recap: "Week 14"

This week, there was nothing but drama in The Biggest Loser: Couples house as Ron was left in the game, despite receiving votes from his "alliance." The tension follows from the elimination room to the living room as Ron calls out Sione for telling him he was "fine" before the voting. Mike's also upset about his dad getting stabbed in the back while Kristin recognizes that Ron is both cutthroat and competitive. And as the producers like to dramatize, we see a little montage showing Ron as the king of the house.

The next day, Ali is waiting in the gym that's filled with silver platters everywhere: It's time for a temptation challenge. 100 trays are hiding snacks (mostly fattening, some healthy), cash and one lucky golden ticket that will give the player who uncovers it the power to cast the sole vote this week. Of course, nothing in the BL house comes calorie-free. As each player tries to get the lucky platter, they rack up the calories. Finally Laura gets the golden ticket, and she and Tara scream with excitement as they realize they'll be safe another week.

The trainers walk into the gym as the contestants are cleaning up the remnants of their temptations. None too pleased, Bob and Jillian train together to kick their butts and pretty much beat the crap out of them. I bet everyone but Laura is really regretting that temptation.

Jillian takes her team to Subway for a little <strike>product placement</strike> healthy meal. All of a sudden, in walks last season's father/daughter duo Colleen and Jerry looking great, and they the team how to make a healthy sandwich. Jillian gives them some tips, like using mustard and vinegar instead of oil and mayo, apples instead of fries and iced tea instead of soda. Minor adjustments that seem pretty easy to follow.

This week's challenge is at the Rose Bowl football stadium, and Filipe is more than stoked to be there (since my 'SC Trojans have often dominated there). Their task is to run the stairs — all 2,156 of them. It's also boys versus girls, with the winner of each gender to compete in a second heat. The prize is pretty sweet: a two-week trip for four at a fitness spa in Utah. It's no surprise when Sione and Tara win the first leg and have to face-off against each other. Is anyone else sick of these two going head-to-head? Although most of the race is pretty tight, Tara edges out Sione, once again, for the victory.

Back at the house, the scheming begins. Sione and Filipe pretty much tell Kristin if she falls below the yellow line she's dun-zo. Helen and Laura chat and Helen suggests maybe Laura vote off her own partner because, after all, they're not family. Really, Helen!? Kristin then suggests that Tara may fall below the yellow line on purpose, knowing her partner Laura won't vote her off. Oh, the possibilities.

After a little Marley & Me screening and a last-chance workout, it's time for the weigh-in. Mike goes first as he's nine pounds away from setting the all-time record for weight-loss at the ranch (144 pounds). Unfortunately, he only loses five, his lowest number yet, which gives him a 1.98 percent loss for the week. Here's how everyone else did:

Ron- loses 9 pounds, 2.84 percent.
Tara- loses 3 pounds, 1.59 percent. (Jillian sends her a scathing look as Tara swears she didn't lose a small amount on purpose)
Kristin- loses 6 pounds, 2.39 percent.
Helen- loses 2 pounds, 1.17 percent.
Filipe- loses 7 pounds, 2.70 percent.
Sione- loses 4 pounds, 1.54 percent.
Laura- loses 8 pounds, 3.76 percent.

Helen and Sione are below the yellow line, and it's up to Laura to cast the deciding vote. Sione tears up and asks Laura to vote with who she wants to be there while also slipping in that she can count on him every single week from there-on-out. Helen tells Laura that she and Tara are her closest people, and considers them daughters. So whose plea worked? After the cousins do one last Tongan chant, Sione, Helen and Laura head to the elimination room where Laura makes her tough decision; a power she regrets winning. She ultimately decides to send Sione home, but instead of wallowing, he's excited to go back to his family, share what he has learned and be a better father and husband. 

http://www.tvguide.com/Episode-Recaps/biggest-loser/Biggest-Loser-Couples-1004805.aspx

marigold:
An interesting article:

Cover Story: Biggest Loser Secrets Revealed



In only a few months on The Biggest Loser, contestants Tara Costa and Helen Phillips have managed to sweat and diet their way to newer, slimmer selves, dropping a combined total of almost 200 lbs. And exclusively in the new issue of OK!, these two inspiring women sit down to talk about how they did it — and how they plan to keep the weight off!

"I was a very sad person before," Helen confessed to OK!. "Coming here has actually saved my life."

Meanwhile, former plus-size model Tara admitted, "I was an overweight teen all the way up to 24... I did everything."

OK! caught up with both Tara and Helen when we visited the set of the hit NBC show's upcoming fashion episode, where the remaining contestants work with style guru Tim Gunn to pick new looks to highlight their svelte figures. And here for the first time is your preview of their new looks:

Integral to Tara's dramatic weight loss is her "6-Mile Workout," which consists of: Jogging 3 miles, doing 20 push-ups, jogging another mile, then another set of push-ups, another mile, more push-ups, one last mile and then one final round of push-ups. We're losing weight just thinking about it!

"Right now I'm embracing day in and day out of what I'm living," explains Tara. "I'm finally allowing myself to realize that, okay, I can lose weight and I can be small and the weight will come off. And the second that you start believing that it will come off, it comes off."

Helen hopes that she can be an inspiration to those who think they're too old to get healthy. I would like to be that help for someone else now to get people started," she tells OK!. "I want them to know that they can do it and it’s never too late. At one point I was thinking, ‘I’m 48, almost 50, this is my life now’ but don’t ever settle. Anything is possible and if I can do it, anyone can do it. You just have to keep trying, take little steps and work on it every single day."

http://www.ok-magazine.com/news/view/13225

marigold:

TIM GUNN AND TABATHA COFFEY HELP TRANSFORM "BIGGEST LOSER" CONTESTANTS IN ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR EPISODES OF THE SEASON – THE MAKEOVER EPISODE OF "THE BIGGEST LOSER: COUPLES" AIRING TUESDAY, APRIL 14 (8-10 P.M. ET) ON NBC

Released by NBC

Tim Gunn ("Project Runway") and Tabatha Coffey (Bravo's "Tabatha's Salon Takeover") guest star on one of the most eagerly-anticipated events of each "Biggest Loser" season – the makeover episode airing Tuesday, April 14 (8-10 p.m. ET) on NBC's "The Biggest Loser: Couples."

Before getting glammed up for their makeovers, the remaining seven contestants soar to new heights with this week's challenge. They'll have to cross a canyon – equivalent to a 10-story building at its highest point – on a zipline spanning 700 feet. The winner gets one of the most amazing prizes of the season – a $25,000 kitchen makeover.

After the kitchen makeover is awarded to the challenge winner, the contestants find out from host Alison Sweeney that they will all be getting makeovers. But this season, they'll be getting made over for their very own Hollywood premiere – complete with red carpet, reunions with loved ones, and a movie packed with emotional moments from their weight loss journeys.

First, the contestants head to Macy's where they find fashion guru Tim Gunn waiting to help them pick out stylish new outfits to flatter their slimmer selves. Guest hair stylist Tabatha (Bravo's "Tabatha's Salon Takeover") and celebrity stylist Brandon Martinez transform them further with complete salon makeovers. Then it's time for amazing reveals and emotional reunions when the made-over contestants show off their incredible new looks to loved ones flown in to help them celebrate their big day.

Later, back at the ranch, the contestants head to the gym for last chance workouts. But a visit with Dr. Huizenga reveals that one player is sidelined with a medical injury that will have a dramatic impact on workouts – and could affect her future on the show. And at this week's weigh-in, one player breaks the Biggest Loser record for most weight ever lost at the ranch. Then an emotional elimination sends another player home.

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