Time and Priority

I missed a whole episode 2 weeks ago when David was eliminated. I probably won't bother to catch-up and watch that episode.

Only watched a partial of this past week's episode. Life is lived, and sometimes TV shows aren't a priority. I can't say that I'm  burned out with BL, but it's just not the priority that it was in the past.

I've updated the contestants page, and we'll see how things go with tomorrow's episode and any commentary.

The Kids

The kid's stories are somewhat inspiring, but I'm still not getting into that aspect of this season. BL just can't seem to incorporate them in the episodes in a way that is meaningful to me.

Week 5 Recap

So Fast! 

Hard to believe we're at week 5 already. This season seems to be flying by. I watched last night's episode via DVR late last night.

I am so glad to see the apparent end of temptation challenges. This season is straightforward, mostly non-nonsense get healthy and lose weight.

I like it!
It's refreshingly positive

Eating healthy challenge 

I'm living last night's challenge with the family month of eating healthy. I've been up early and staying up late to prep food or cook. Didn't get the large batch operation done this past weekend; so, it's a daily grind to get healthy meals done. I got breakfast, work lunch, and dinner done.

• Breakfast - boiled eggs, lean sausage, assorted bite-size veggies - will get some fruit in the morning
• Lunch - more assorted bite-size veggies, apple, left-over rotisserie chicken, baked sweet potatoe 
• Dinner - crockpot roast 

Contestants had to shop on a budget and fix from their purchase for the week. It's a great practical lesson on shopping healthy and cooking healthy. I think they have a link at the NBC website on shopping lists. Head over and check it out.

We got to meet chef, Devin Alexander, and watch her prepare a southwest sweet potato recipe. 

I'm really getting into sweet potatoes! 

Tonight's stumble 

 

Life is messy. Today was a messy day. I ate well this morning and at lunch. Tonight, it was pizza and skinny girl margarita. I wasn't a big fan of plain margaritas on the rocks. Skinny girl takes some of the calorie hit out of margaritas. 

Challenge 

We get a frigid, pond swimming challenge with 5 lb weight. Danni, sole white team member, wins!


Weigh-in 

Red team falls with Lisa going home. The elimination format is filled with a whole lot less drama. I noticed that they aren't doing the dramatic commercial break in the last few eliminations. Again, I like it.

Nikki and TC

We get a glimpse of Nikki and TC doing a photo shoot. Both seem to be doing well. Nice to see that Nikki appears to have gotten help and is in a better place mentally.

Live blog BL episode - No trainers this week

The trainers head out for the week to visit the teens. They'll be back for the last chance workout! In the meantime, trainers meet with their teams.

Bob

Written plans. One person will lead the team workout each day.

Dolvett 

State of the warrior, get pissed off, and fight - Dolvett's words of advice.

Jillian 

Workout plans for the ladies. Goal of 5 miles.

To the kids! 

 The trainers are with the kids to get a chance to see their world.

Biingo's family has succeeded in changing food choices and cooking at home. Biingo - 27 lb weight loss, awesome!

The overloaded, stressed Sunny eats to deal with stress. She is afraid of failing and feels trapped in her role.

Whole family change is happening in Lindsay's family. Dolvett is truly a man unfraid of a unique work-out. A cheerleader workout this season and ballet last season!

Teams on their own 

Blue team seems to be struggling with direction and motivation. Dave is worried about going home due to his

Jackson seems to be doing a good job in leading the red team and seems to have more motivation with less health problems.

White team is bonding and getting stronger.

To the beach for a 5K! 

We get Allison running with the group along with other support, wow!

Dr. H to the rescue and brings an inhaler to Jackson.

White team cleans up with 1st and 3rd place finishes and take the top cash prize.

Last Chance workout

Mom & Dad - aka Jillian & Bob workout the blue and white team together.

Jeff and Jillian clash, and back to bob he goes.

Weigh-in

Best quote of the night - I've always been a ripped, bald black guy on the inside - Jackson

Then there was one for the white team, Pam is eliminated.