Concluding Thoughts for Season 13 Biggest Loser

What if they picked a Biggest Loser and nobody cared?

The article above raises an intriguing question and also summarizes my feeling on this whole season. I think the finale show reflects the feelings that many BL fans including me had about this season. After all the drama and quitting, we didn't really like most of the players and really didn't care how they did. 

I suspect the finale was scripted based on that reality. The one hour finale was short and to the point. We got very little sappy, video clips from earlier in the season. At-home contestants were virtually silent. The finalists got a little bit more face and talk time, but it was still short.

Producers to contestants: Be quiet, wave a lot, smile a lot, and let's get this over with.

I think the raw numbers post  highlights those who excelled at the finale. It's wasted time to dwell on the topic any longer. The true question for season 13 contestants is

Now What? 

Will you continue on course towards better health?

Will you participate in the BL community and be an inspiration?

Six Weeks 

It's six weeks until the official season start for summer. I'll begin with the next post talking about six habits for six week to get you off to a healthy start when summer begins.

 

Biggest Loser Season 13 Mutiny Final Goes Down

Week's theme: I lack motivation 
The week's theme is shot-down in flames with the opening segment. 

The only motivation on display is the motivation to quit the show. 

We get to see a lot of the behind the scenes folks such as producer Joel Relampagos and other production people in the opening segments. There's a flurry of activity as Allison, Bob, and Dolvett are brought in to talk to the remaining
five contestants to convince them to stay. 

Unfair! Undeserved!

Intervention by Bob and Dolvett at Biggest Loser Mutiny

Seems everyone is upset and threatening to quit the show because eliminated players are coming back for a shot at a spot in the finale. The remaining five believe that the plot twist is unfair, and that only the remaining five deserve to compete in the finale for the grand prize. 

The BL ranch is a high stress environment, I get that, and I can understand that stress can make people a little crazy. I don't get the reaction of players this week. They should understand that BL is a reality TV show with the need for plot twists and other "devices" to keep the whole show interesting. You might as well  watch a P90X infomercial if the plot twists, human interest, challenges, and (sigh) drama are removed from the show. Bob Harper even mentions that many of the seasons give an eliminated player a chance to return and compete. 


They've been at home all this time, sleeping in their own bed! 

The five remaining five are upset with the twist so late in the game. The eliminated folks aren't worthy of the chance. 


Mark - are you saying your son, Chism, isn't worthy for a chance at the grand prize? 











Kim - are you telling your "best pal" Emily that she isn't worthy? 










A home journey towards health and weight loss at home can be every bit as challenging as life on the ranch but in a different way. Balancing work and family while staying focused, I believe, is every bit as challenging as following that path on the BL ranch. 

Poppi Kramer at home winner for Biggest Loser Season 3 

The true proof of "worthiness" will be revealed by weight loss, and maintaining the health achieved at the finale. Consider Poppi Kramer, at home winner for season 3. Poppi lost 50.4% (232 lb --- 115 lb) entirely at home. The 50% loss hasn't been achieved by several people who were grand finale winner on BL! 


In the end, Buddy and John walk out in spite of all the intervention. 

The unaired challenge 
Contestants competed in a tough mudder run. Past champions, Olivia War, Patrick Hall,d and John Rhode make appearances. 

Weigh-in
Producers decided to put in a red line to chop the remaining three contestants 
down to two. I was fairly sure that Jeremy would fall below the line, which he did. I suspected that he would throw the weigh-in to give his sister a spot. 
still put up a respectable 10 lb loss. 

Conda and Kim both put up unbelievable numbers. Kim especially loses 15 lbs. The cynic in me wonders if Kim (maybe Conda too) cheated by dehydrating themselves to get that degree of weight loss. 

Kim wins a Ford Escape as her reward for having the highest weight loss at the weigh-in. 

Another cynical though from me - I wonder if producers pulled out the SUV on this episode as "an incentive" to motivate mutinous players to stay? 

The final segment shows the eliminated players marching in to compete for a spot in the final three.   

Biggest Loser Hawaii Show Recap

I can't lose weight on vacation

My first reaction to this week's excuse - Why would I want to lose weight on vacation? 

The relevance of whether or not most people want to lose weight on vacation aside, the episode offered a chance for contestants and viewers to enjoy beautiful beach views of Oahu.

Biggest Loser Contestants learn to surf with Soul Surfer

Contestant had an inspiring visit from Soul Surfer, Bethany Hamilton. She offered encouragement and a chance to learn to surf.

Challenges and workouts 

We are treated to two challenges during the episode. I love the mental challenges! The practical knowledge tested in these challenges is key in my opinion to long term success . The nutrition info challenge was won by Chris who gained a 1 lb advantage.

The physical challenge was a classic elimination style race that we've seen before. In this challenge, hawaiian leis were put on an opposing team member's tiki to eliminate him or her. Wrassler Kim was first eliminated. Conda and Jeremy's teamwork gave Conda the win and immunity.

I'm baffled why Conda didn't have more people trying to take her out. She doesn't seem very likeable or trustworthy on the show. I can only assume she isn't seen as a longterm threat or that the folks actually like her.

Few workouts scenes were shown in this episode. I did absolutely love Bob's ocean swimming workout followed by the beach workout. The guy astounds me with his creativity.

Drama from "Wrassler Kim"

 A lot of the show focused on Kim. I understand that the show places a lot of stress on people, but she seems way too upset about Emily's departure from the show. I think the woman is getting a bit too intense and paranoid. In the end, this show is about an extreme way to reclaim health.

Season 13 Contestants Nasty Bullies?

Kim certainly is honest about not liking any of the contestants left. Bob Harper also weighs in on season 13 contestants. 

However, Kim doesn't make "Bob's nice list" in the story.

There is an interesting scene with Pastor Mark reaching out to Kim with hints at an alliance. My cynical side says this is gameplay.

My verdict is still out on whether or not Kim is basically a good person. I wouldn't be surprised if she is one of the people who walked out at the mutiny.

Aloha Nurse Kim

Nurse Kim and her daughter, Megan fall below the yellow line at the weigh-in. It is no surprise that Mom asks to be sent home.

The elimination was disrupted by Wrassler Kim having an Aqua team momment. Just like Daphne and Adrien, she can't keep her mouth shut.