Biggest Loser: Couples (season 9) - Page 3

[BookGoddess]

Originally Posted by 4myfinn

I totally agree with you. If she was really serious about losing the weight, she wouldn't be throwing the weigh-ins. I wonder if (when this is finally over) she'll realize that she's still 10-20 pounds behind what she could be if she hadn't completely wasted those 2 weeks. I actually think this is a real slap in the face to people who are really serious about losing the weight. I mean look at the grey team- they won immunity and still working their butts off because they're in it for the right reasons.

But see I think she is losing the weight. You can see it in her face. Her jawline is much sharper now than when she started. She's losing weight but hiding it by gaining water weight, either by eating food that has water retaining properties, or by drinking more water than she needs. So theoretically you could lose about 10 pounds that week but if you water load then when you're weighed, it looks like you only lost 2 pounds. So the 8 other pounds you actually lost you "save" for another week when you don't have immunity. And when you're weighed that next week, you have an amazing loss of weight and you don't get eliminated. You drop a lot of weight which you would because you have that week's weight loss plus the 8 pounds you previously lost but hid by water loading that you would get rid of by peeing and not waterloading. It's a way of gaming this show and previous contestants have done it but no one has done it as long as Melissa.

Is that clear as mud?

[coleslaw]

Anyone watch? The whole Miggy thing was interesting. The woman who wouldn't let her duaghter cry in front of everyone let the tears flow. Do you think she made a break-through or was edited to look different than what she was? I was impressed that she lost so much weight despite all that she went through. Just tells me that I have NO excuses.

A lot of break-throughs this week. Pink team girl, Red woman, orange guy (must learn names!). I was glad to see no crazy drama this week.

[texmati]

just a small bump-- i saw last weeks episode on on demand! I'm so surprised that they made it a 'to be continued'. Does anyone know what happened?

[tmm]

about the green team - i think that their refusal to cry has a lot to do with the way that women of color are sometimes raised to be "tough" in order to withstand the racism, classism and sexism that is so often a part of their lives. women of color often have to carry so many burdens that they often suppress the emotional release that is typically associated with "women's behavior" - crying, etc.

[texmati]

Is anyone still watching? I've seen some on on-demand. How did Lance and mellissa get back on the show? there are so many characters that I like, but those two really ruin the watching experience!.

[woodchick]

I watch, but I'm not much on commentary

Melissa won a spot back on the Ranch by winning a challenge. She had immunity for that first vote (along with Victoria, who was voted back in by the contestants at the Ranch)

[physmom]

Hi, anybody else still watching? I was seriously annoyed that Melissa got back on the show, but I have to admit I was crying a bit when Victoria got on.

Right now my favorites are Sunshine and her dad and also the cousins Sam and Kholi (sp?) but I think Sunshine is my favorite because she reminds me of my little sister.

Anyways, I love this show, it's a really great inspiration for me to get in shape and I always work out better on days that I watch it. Too bad it's not on everyday.

[coleslaw]

Who saw this week's episode? I always love makeover week, but I wasn't too fond of the women's outfits. They weren't as flattering as I would have liked. I love Daris's new look and even Michael looked pretty good.

I'm glad Sam left, but wait! He's dating Stephanie?! Wasn't it Koli that got her kicked off the show spreading the rumor that she threw the weigh-in to knock off Ashley's mom? Is that how he knew becaue she and Sam were "dating"? So then why would he do anything to kick her off? Seems a little fishy to me. I want the back story!

[texmati]

I'm an episode behind. I really thought sam would win!

[CarrieMF]

I hated Ashley's outfit, OMG those leggings made the rest of her look even bigger than she is. One of the guys needed a smaller pair of pants too, can't remember who it was. I think part of the issue with the outfits was that they didn't have someone picking them out for them. In other seasons they've had Tim Gunn doing it.

I'm not sure if I like Daris' hair, maybe if they hadn't left the top of it so long still. It looks really weird if it's not slicked back.

I felt really bad for Michael when he was in the store by himself when everyone else got to go to regular stores. I hope he stays in for a while. His self esteem really needs to be worked on & it looks like there's issues next week.

I'm not surprised Sam left. He's really struggled losing weight the last 3-4 weeks.

I love how Koli has progressed in his self esteem. He looks so much better now that he isn't shying away from the cameras and not slouching over.

I can see Koli and Daris winning. Possibly Sunshine, but she only has 40lbs to lose, if that

[witchygrrl]

I missed out on the first half, but I'm really upset about Sam being kicked off, even though he was really done. I like him a lot, but now I do remember Koli getting Steph off the show...weirdness....

[JessicaS]

I liked Sam but I wasn't surprised he was out this week. He already met his goal weight so he isn't going to be losing.

I do think that Michael needs to be there a lot more than Sam, I did like Sam but Michael really needs it more right now.

[TCMoulton]

I love this show - even watch it sometimes when replayed on Friday night on FLN. Sam & Koli both look amazing but I would imagine that Koli might struggle to remain as he doesn't have much weight left to lose in comparison to the others. (I also believe that I've been working out next to Michael for the past few weeks - he lives in my area)
I can't wait for next week!

[delightedbutterfly]

I was totally not a fan of the makeovers.. I was not a fan of their hair especially the guys... and the clothes were not really up to par. Bring back Tim Gunn!

Sam needed to go.

And I am totally cheering for Ashley... But then again she has the Pink Team used to be black and under Jillian's control on her side Every previously pink member has won and ever season that Jillian has been on her team member has won.. even last year when they didn't have "specific" trainers at the begining...

[KatWrangler]

Didn't like Ashley's outfit at all. Wasn't flattering.

[AFWife]

I agree. Tim Gunn for the win!!

And, did they do a spray tan on Michael???

[BookGoddess]

I wasn't too impressed with the celebrity hairstylist they used. He was mediocre. And either Tim Gunn, the What Not To Wear duo, or even the British What Not To Wear duo would have picked out clothes that were more flattering.

Sunshine's hair looked nice although it's going to be hard to maintain that look on her own. Her outfit was dreadful. The color combination was bad. She is named Sunshine and she's part of the Yellow Team so did she have to wear yellow for the makeover? She has a nice figure now, but that outfit didn't do her any justice.

Daris - He looked great in the clothes. He is so close to his goal weight. You can see that in his face and body. However, his new hair cut is just meh for me. I think he needs more off the top. I was amazed he was on the Jacob's Ladder for 2.5 hours. Wow! Way to go. He really is a natural athlete.

Michael - Wow! He is really a handsome man. You can totally see that. I thought he looked so much better with his hair short. It was also really sweet to see how he told his sister (Roseangela?) that he would help her lose weight too. Part of me thinks she might even be on a future season of the Biggest Loser.

Koli - He looked good. I thought the eyeglasses were a bit much and put on in an effort to make him look like a hipster.
He gets on my nerves with his game plays and obvious waterloading. I wouldn't be sad if he left soon.

Ashley - So cute! I love her. Loved her hair and makeup. Her outfit wasn't very flattering. I wish she had a real stylist to help her pick something better. Just because she has some extra weight, she doesn't have to be in head to toe in black. I love the "pink ninja" comment.

Sam - He looks really good. It was his time to go. Michael needs to stay at the Ranch, Sam doesn't.

Originally Posted by coleslaw

I'm glad Sam left, but wait! He's dating Stephanie?! Wasn't it Koli that got her kicked off the show spreading the rumor that she threw the weigh-in to knock off Ashley's mom? Is that how he knew becaue she and Sam were "dating"? So then why would he do anything to kick her off? Seems a little fishy to me. I want the back story!

Yep, Sam and Stephanie are a couple. Aren't they cute together?
It's on her Facebook page, and on a couple of the celebrity magazines and gossip sites.

Koli was the one who got her kicked off the show by spreading a rumor about her. I'm not sure what that was about.


TCMoulton - How does Michael look now?

[CarrieMF]

Sunshine's hair looked nice although it's going to be hard to maintain that look on her own.

by the last chance workout she had it back to curls.

Koli's glasses looked horrible, maybe they wouldn't have been as bad if we had EVER seen him wearing glasses.

[TCMoulton]

Honestly he really looks great. He works out with the hood from his sweatshirt pulled over his face (probably to avoid being noticed?!?) and he has really kicked it up lately. I do 50 minutes on the treadmill and he was just finishing his run when I got there and proceeded to use both the elliptical and the recumbant stairmaster. I wouldn't guess his weight but he is most certainly smaller than on the show!!

[BookGoddess]

That's great! I'm glad he's sticking to his exercise program even at home. Is the Biggest Loser Season 9 already over or is he exercising so much so he can look good at the finale which has yet to be taped? I'm so bad at figuring out when shows have finished tapinig.