So last year we had the Biggest Loser thread and we discussed the show and what we thought. Now many people that were on that thread are not around but I know some of you are.

This year I have been impressed by the image they are trying to pertray. Last year leading up to teh show they made it seem as if they were poking fun but after it's success I guess the big wigs have decided that people really like to see the triumphs and not so much a "look at the fat people trying to lose weight, ha-ha" show.

I had to laugh at the feast they had the first night. How many of us have done that? I'm dieting so let me eat as much as possible the day before. One thing it probably did was give them a little more bloat weight.

I haven't found anyone I love or hate as of yet. It will be interesting to see the personalities emerge.

One thing, darn it, they still don't have a girl like me, I want a 300+ pound woman. I should have gone on the show. Actually if I didn't have DS I would have tried.

The people in general are bigger which I think is better becasue last year the smaller people got booted faster becasue they didn't have that much to lose and were not having the big losses. I also now like the way they are using the percentages. Much more fair. Especially with men vs women.

So what do we think?

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i didnt see it last season.. kept looking for it .. but didnt ever get to watch..

i think i will look again... what station is it on?

i HAVE watched CELEBRITY fit club.. dear god... talk about DYSFUNTIONAL... they make ME look normal...*L*

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I watched many but not all of the the Biggest Loser series. Only watched the 1st session of the Celebrity fit club. Yeah, my disunctional family pales in comparision to those spoiled people.

On BL, I agree it will be better if they use %. They did use it right at the end of the 1st session. I thought it balanced out the playing field. I will admit that men biologically have an advantage on that show. We have more muscles and less hormonal issues than women. That allows men to lose weight faster and develop muscle mass quicker and more of it. Maybe they should even consider a male & female BL. I haven't whatched TV for awhile. I'm guessing by this thread that they are starting a new session. Duh. How many weeks have I missed? If it was just this week, I'm OK. They replay here on Sunday nights. Yea!

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I did not watch season one but watched the season opener last night (Tom you are in good shape last night was episode 1) I think what turned me off on Season 1 was it did seem like a joke (that I didn't think was too funny) I really liked the show but let me ask you this since I did not see season one how long of a time did it take them to lose that weight they make it seem like it was 1 week is that true??? WOW lots of weight lost if it was or is this a monthly thing?

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I believe the whole show went on for about 3 months. They did weekly weigh-ins. Since I missed the beginning shows, I never saw any joke in it. If fact it got pretty "heavy" in the later shows. You really have to dig deep to lose that much in that short of a period. It takes a lot of discipline and dedication. Lot's of money is a pretty good motivator.

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I was the one who started last year's thread and you KNOW I was watching the show again last night!

I think these are bigger people. One of the women weighed in at 229, which is close to my weight and she looked ALOT bigger than me....maybe she's short. (I'm 5'9")

I don't remember when I heard them say this, but the first weigh-in was after 10 days. Still, 28 friggin' pounds is ALOT to lose in 10 days.....at that rate, I could be at my goal in a single month! Yikes!

I was screaming "Don't eat that junk.....you've got to weigh in soon!! Put down the donut!"

Money is a big motivator, I agree. But the one guy who was booted off: Ruben, I think...he continued on his path and is doing great. I didn't really care for him (or maybe it was how he was betrayed) but I am glad he stayed on track.

It was nice to see the human side of Jillian....the way she talked with the guys and helped them see that they were doing great. She was a TYRANT last year.

Just a note: this season began a month earlier than last year. My anniversary is Oct. 19 and we went out to dinner and I wanted to get back early so I could catch the premier.

I like the show....it's not as cheesy as some of the "realities".

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I watch Fit Club as well but not as much as last year.

Yes, Maxibee, you are right. I couldn't remember who started it last eyar but I remember you and I and Barb Keith (if I remember right which I often don't) often chatting about it.

I meant to post Tuesday that it was coming on that night but our DSL went out at the office yesterday.

I was impressed wtih Ruben's transformation. I think that's my favorite part. You know I was also psyched to see mroe of the first season's photos in the beginning.

Kim, it's on Tuesday at 8/7 central. But for me it's 7pm MDT. Oh yeah, on NBC.

Last year they played it on USA the next week's Monday. I'm wondering if they will do the same this year.

I was also happy to see Jillian get a little emotional. She's just so tough that it's nice to see that she is also helping motivate with kindness and compassion as well.

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noel, I watched most of it missed the beginning, and I too was dissapoionted that they didn't have any women that were over 300 to start.. most of the men on the other hand were well over 250-300and they showed a large loss against the women's... but the percentages won by only like 2 lbs....
anyway, gonna try to watch each week.... not sure i can... i like ncis and it is on at the same time....
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*L* no wonder i couldnt find it noel... i dont think i EVER hardly watch nbc .. abc.. cbs... with the sattilite we have *L*... too much OTHER stuff to watch *L*

i will look for it then! thanks for the info!

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I watched as well. I don't have a good feel for anyone yet, but Ruben did seen like an odd guy; maybe he just hadn't warmed up with anyone yet though.

I thought it was neat that they had them pick a goal outfit they want to wear. Pretty cool motivator to have hanging in one of the gyms. And how about their tshirts - with the motto's on them...interesting.

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at least for now...

Gotta look for the replay before the next show! You've got my curiosity peaked.

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Good news to those of you that missed it and would like to see the premier episode.

Saturday September 17th they will be rebroadcasting on NBC at 7:30/8:30c.

Now of course check your local times because for me it's going to be 7:30pm MDT.

Also if you'd like to check out more of what happened.

The Biggest Loser

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I was really touched when they showed that guy's motivational outfit was his bullet proof vest. Man, alot of him is totally exposed to getting shot!
For those of you that did watch Celebrity fit club this time around...I thought Toccara looked great...I couldn't believe she wanted to gain some back!

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crystal... it seemed that PART of her wanting to gain back was because she made SUCH a point that she LOVED her big plus size... the other part i think was just her professional biz... maybe they dont WANT the plus models to be so slim..

was it just me.. or does that snapple lady look the same .. even after TWO times doing the show?

its odd.. that show to me is like a car wreck... you really SHOULDNT watch it... but ya cant help but to take a quick look *L*

noel.. thanks! i will check the listings right now... and set it up to record it! that way i cant miss it! .. UNLESS there is a game on ..*L* then i might just forget and switch it to LIVE ...*shrug*... done THAT a time or two...:-(

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Snapple lady always looks the same. She doesn't do well. I missed CFC but will catch the rerun on Saturday (I hope they have one like they usually do) If Tocara had a breast reduction she'd probably look a little better buy now her "girls" are what she is known for. Eventually her back is going to say ENOUGH!

Yeah the bullet proof vest was a big motivator. I love those t-shirts. I should get one made up or a few to wear to the gym when I join.

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