Are you watching?: The Biggest Loser

My name is Mandy, and I'm a reality TV show junkie!  

One of my favorite shows over the past few years has been NBC's The Biggest Loser.  In case you're not familiar with it...The Biggest Loser brings obese contests to the ranch to compete to lose weight (become the biggest "loser").  By working with trainers, Bob & Jillian, learning to eat healthy, and competing in challenges, all under the watchful eyes of Dr. Huizenga and his medical team, contests lose weight at a rapid rate.  At the end of the season, the person who has the highest percentage of weightloss is the biggest loser.  It's an inspiring show that taps into the lives of the contestants to get to the bottom of the issues that caused the weight gain.

From contestants being sent home after the very first challenge, to bringing them back 4 & 12 weeks later after they've lost weight at home, this season has been full of surprises.  This season most of the contestants are playing from their heart, all except Melissa.  She's all game play.  I normally don't like the "game players" in each season and Melissa is no exception.  While Melissa is definitely not my favorite contestant, I haven't picked a favorite yet.

The Gray Team - Koli & Sam: I like these guys, but they remind me of the previous Tongan contestants, Sione & Philipe.  I guess I can't hold that against them.

The Yellow Team - Sunshine & O'Neal: These two are towards the top of my list.  They spent their first month losing the weight at home before winning their way back onto the ranch.  Part of my love for them comes from the fact that they're from Minneapolis, MN.

The Orange Team - Daris: I haven't really connected with Daris.  I think it's the curly mop on his head. :)

The Pink Team - Ashley: Ashley is one of the biggest girls at the ranch.  So I'm cheering her on.

The Black Team - Andrea: I really loved watching Andrea with her dad, but now that her dad's gone, I don't connect with her as much.

The White Team - Michael: I wasn't a big fan of Mike in the beginning.  He was a slacker.  But now that he's working hard and dedicated, he's been growing on me.  

The Red Team - Melissa: See my thoughts above.

The Blue Team - Victoria: Victoria recently won her spot back on the ranch after going home on the first day.    She seems to be a hard worker, but I haven't seen enough of her personality yet to know if I like her as a contestant yet. 

With all that said, I think my front runners are Yellow, Gray & White.

As much as I love watching the contestants and hearing their stories, I love watching Bob & Jillian kick there butts even more!  Knowing that if I were to ever work out with Bob & Jillian I would be the one puking in the corner.

Whether you're overweight or not, this show is an inspiration.  It has inspired me to eat better and get myself in shape.  While I could still use a lot of work on both, the important thing is that I'm moving in the right direction towards a healthier life style.  


So if you need some inspiration to get off that couch...check out The Biggest Loser Tuesday nights on NBC. :)