The Biggest Loser: Live Blog http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/ en Copyright 2008 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:30:10 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Goodbye Jillian: It's been a BLAST and Bob and I are so flattered that so many people joined us for this live blog. Please keep tuning in for the show and we'll see you next season!


Bob: I concur! Thanks everyone!

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/goodbye.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/goodbye.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:30:10 -0500 What was the motivation to become a trainer? Jillian: I was a fat kid my whole life. My mother got me into martial arts and through that I got healthy and I re-defined my self-image. It taught me to achieve goals personally and professionally. Through that experience, I became passionate about helping people re-build their lives through health and fitness.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/what_was_motivation_to_become.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/what_was_motivation_to_become.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:28:26 -0500 Your Workout Preference Jillian: I like to be in a gym. I need a controlled environment. I need climate control, I need my equipment. It's like a toolbox...I need my stuff. I am a control freak, and I cannot control the outdoors. Get me in a gym!

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/your_workout_preference.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/your_workout_preference.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:27:47 -0500 Recipe Substitution for Vegetarians Jillian: If you are not vegan, go with egg whites, fish, and whey protein. If you are vegan, you have to go with tofu, soy, legumes and be extremely mindful of calories. You MUST take a multi-vitamin especially if you are a vegan. You have to give your body the nutrients it needs.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/recipe_substitution.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/recipe_substitution.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:26:16 -0500 Keeping Off the Weight Bob: Oh, I love this question. Just because you lost the weight doesn't mean you can go back to old behaviors. Hopefully you've lost new patterns by losing the weight. DO NOT circle back to your old patterns or you will gain the weight back.


Jillian: it's obviously an on-going process. You have to deal with the emotional issues as to why you are overweight. So when you lose weight and then fall onto emotionally trying times, you can use your new resources to handle it positively so you don't gain the weight back.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/keeping_off_the_weight.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/keeping_off_the_weight.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:25:14 -0500 Favorite Part of the Show Bob: My favorie part of the show is being able to be part of the journey with each contestant. To see how their lives change right before your eyes.


Jillian: I have to agree. Seeing them overcome these inner-demons. Not just physical, but also the emotional battles they face down.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/favorite_part_of_the_show.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/favorite_part_of_the_show.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:23:16 -0500 Brittany's Plateau Jillian: Brittany has a hormone condition, and there's no real way to treat it on campus so we had to send her to an endocrinologist. When your hormones are out of whack, your whole metabolism is out of whack. It took me awhile to get to the bottom of it, but I finally did it. It's a testosterone imbalance in women that makes them gain weight, and when I finally pieced it together it was a little too late in the game. But now we're able to deal with it professionally with a top doctor at UCLA and she's going to be good.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/brittanys_plateau.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/brittanys_plateau.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:23:02 -0500 Advice on Yoga Bob: Getting started in yoga is easy. Just join a class. See if it works for you. Each class has different levels. Test your body out and see what class is right for you. Yoga is the Foutain of Youth. Remember...I am actually 87-years-old!

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/advice_on_yoga.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/advice_on_yoga.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:21:32 -0500 Watching the Weigh Ins Bob: We did watch the weigh-ins for part of the 2nd season too. But I find the weigh-ins so stressful! Jillian wanted to leave one time and I was like PLEASE STAY.


Jillian: I know...I couldn't take it! I had to leave!


Bob: I can handle it way better than Jillian.


Jillian: It's just so stressful...the things that go on that you don't see, we need some deleted scenes maybe...trust me, it's just really stressful.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/watching_the_weigh_ins.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/watching_the_weigh_ins.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:20:57 -0500 Which Contestant has Changed the Most? Bob: I think Mark has changed the most this season, emotionally. There is a reason why he cries all the time. It was a dam and together we broke it down. He's lived with walls all his life and they crashed down while on the show.


Jillian: Yeah, Mark was definitely the one who changed the most.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/which_contestant_has_changed_t.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/which_contestant_has_changed_t.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:19:07 -0500 Food Temptations and Favorite Meals Jillian: PEANUT BUTTER CUPS!!!


Bob: HAHAHA exactly! Paul Newman peanut butter cups!


Jillian: Yeah, I use that "but they're organic!" excuse on those peanut butter cups as if that makes them less fattening. Ha! But yes...Chocolate! Sugar! Tequila!


Bob: But ok, actually...pizza. I'd like to get a healthy pizza, I suppose.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/food_temptations_and_favorite.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/food_temptations_and_favorite.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:18:09 -0500 Working with Couples Jillian: It was exhausting working with couples.


Bob: They brought in their enablers. It was rough. We like working with people one on one and this posed a tougher challenge.


Jillian: They are comfortable because they have their family member or friend there. We want them out of that comfort zone. It makes it that much more difficult to open up.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/working_with_couples.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/working_with_couples.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:17:33 -0500 Scoop on Next Season Jillian: No...I haven't heard any scoops for next season.


Bob: It's "Families" isn't it, Jillian?


Jillian: Is it? I didn't hear...


Bob: Well we heard a rumor that it's Biggest Loser Families but who knows? We can't confirm anything.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/scoop_on_next_season.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/scoop_on_next_season.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:16:36 -0500 Past Contestants Bob: Of course we still stay in touch with past contestants. We are their touchstones. Erik was somebody I really loved in season three. He really touched my life and was such an inspiration for so many.

Jillian: Absolutely. Brittany from this season and Julie from Season Four were two that really stand out for me. I love keeping in touch with contestants from the past.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/past_contestants.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/past_contestants.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:15:08 -0500 Ultimate Workout Song? Bob: We both LOVE hip hop. But Jillian then likes to throw in some crazy alternative rock, which freaks me out.


Jillian: Hmmm...It's hard to pick ONE song. Bands...The Roots, Method Man...it's true, also some alternative rock too.

]]> http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/ultimate_workout_song.php http://blog.nbc.com/thebiggestloser/2008/04/ultimate_workout_song.php Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:14:58 -0500