Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Biggest Loser Goes to VEGAS BABY!!

Kim Reis

The blue team won a trip to Las Vegas because of their big win last week.  The black team (Jillian’s team) was very jealous.  My favorite player has been Dan since the beginning, but I think he’s becoming a bit cocky in this episode, which makes me sad.  The blue team seemed like they were really gellin’.  Gellin’ like a felon.  (Sorry, couldn’t resist)  But, as the episode played out, the team started to fall apart a little bit.  There’s more about that as my blog plays out.

When they arrived at the hotel room in Vegas, their shower had a pole in it.  What the heck was that for???!!!

Sorry - I went off track for a moment.  I just couldn’t help wondering what a pole in the shower is truly for.

Very funny - the black team sent room service to the room as a “gift”.  Full of fried foods, desserts and beer.  The blue team was smart and pushed the cart back in the hallway.  NICE THINKIN’!

The blue team went out on the town for the night.  They looked SHAHP!  That’s right - as RIers say - they look SHAAAAAP (no “R”).  They were wearing black suits that fit them perfectly.  They looked great.  They really partied, but I was happy to see that they stayed away from food products.  They went on the Slingshot, which is an amusement park ride on the top of a building.  The funny thing was when Roger sat in the seat of the ride.  Last time he was there, he couldn’t fit because of his larger size.  I know how that feels.  How humiliating!  When we went to Universal Studios a few years ago, I couldn’t fit in the Hulk rollercoaster because I was too large.  We waited in line for 90 minutes, only to get to the front of the line and realize that my big butt wouldn’t fit in the seat.  Not only was I embarrassed, but I felt horrible for my husband and children who waited all that time.  They refused to ride without me and that upset me even more.  UGH!  Fond memories—NOT! 

OK - enough about me.  Back to Biggest Loser…

The blue team stayed out late and Mark was the only one who woke up and worked out early.  When Roger woke up, he was pissed that Mark didn’t wake him up to work out.  Dan was pissed that they DID wake him up with all the arguing.  The team seemed a bit divided, but they got over it pretty quick.  They went to a tattoo shop and got “PRIDE” tattoos.  I wonder if they will still feel that PRIDE and unity when they start voting each other out, one-by-one?  And, Dan’s mother is gonna kick his butt when she sees that huge forearm tattoo!!  If that were my son, I’d be so sad.  I sculpted that little body for 9 months.  To have a huge, permanent tattoo in a moment of impulse - UGH!  Just my opinion.

Who was voted out this week??  Visit NBC.com.

Chachi Had a Baby!

Kim Reis

Scott Baio is 46…and Pregnant.  What a show!!  If you haven’t seen it, it airs on VH1 and it definitely makes me think of Chachi in a different light.  Yes - Chachi from Happy Days.  He’s a jerk!  He treats his girlfriend like crap.  He’s selfish and a whiney baby.  Nothing like his Chachi counterpart.

This “semi” reality show follows Scott Baio through his “real life”.  He’s very immature and you would not know that he’s a 46-year-old grown man.  Last season, Scott went through his struggles with growing up and how his girlfriend Renee tries to get him to be a man.  At the end of last season, he proposed to Renee and, while proposing, she told him she was pregnant.

Hence, now we get to this season.  Renee finally had her baby in the last episode.  Little Baby Bailey was born via C-Section and Scott actually seemed supportive.  But, I wonder how long it will last?  Throughout the episode he whined about how his life was over because he was going to have a baby.  He wanted to have one last party because he felt like he’d never party again.  How pathetic!  My best parties have been with my children.  Having a baby does not stop your life for goodness sake!  Scott Baio - GET A LIFE!!!  Sometimes I wonder if the reason for his reactions is because of his age.  He’s had too much time to be selfish and has no idea how to share his life with someone else - especially a demanding little baby.

I have some friends who had babies late in life and, I’m not sure that’s such a good idea.  They over-analyze everything their kids eat, they won’t let them play with plastic toys, they freak out if their kids get a little scrape on their knee.  I’m so glad I had my children young in life.  Money was definitely tighter, but we lived for the moment and the kids were allowed to be kids.

I wonder if Scott will stay with his two girls (Renee and Bailey)?  Will he let them down?  Will his selfish and destuctive behavior ruin this special time?  Will he be able to handle Renee’s post partum (and I’m sure she’ll have some)?  More to follow…

Click Here to see excerpts from Scott Baio is 46…and Pregnant!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

The Biggest Loser (Feb 19, 2008)

Kim Reis

This week on The Biggest Loser, the final 9 contestants got to go home to their families for a week.  DANGER, DANGER!  I always love the part when their families look shocked at the contestants’ transformation.  Being someone who lost 125 lbs, it always make me teary to see them go home.  My favorite player is Dan.  He reminds me of a good friend and he’s really matured so much on The Ranch.

The blue team is Bob’s team (Dan, Jay, Mark, Roger) and the black team is Jillian’s team (Maggie, Bernie, Brittany, Paul & Kelly).

I would love to see Paul & Kelly (ex-husband and wife) get back together.  They are so cute.  When Paul goes home, we met his girlfriend (Julie) and she looks exactly like Kelly.  Paul still loves Kelly - poor Julie.  And, Paul totally over-ate when he went nuts on chicken wings at a restaurant.  EEK!  He could be next.  Jillian was so mad at him for ignoring her phone calls while he was off The Ranch.

Many of the contestants came home to huge parties, surrounded by friends and families.  I felt like the families were rude because they had all kinds of junk food.  It’s hard enough for these contestants to lose the weight.

Mark (original black team with his brother) is a jerk!  I’ve disliked him throughout this entire season.  He threw all the junk food in the GAH-bage at his family’s PAH-ty.  I don’t dislike him because of the junk food - I just think he’s very rude.  I hope he goes home soon.  And, he’s so mean to his brother, Jay.

Brittany has only lost 33 lbs.  I’m not sure what her problem is??  Most everyone else has lost more than 70lbs.  She’s probably going home next.

Almost everyone who went home made some kind of mistake.  A lot of drinking, parties, junk food and over eating.  It clearly showed that these contestants are not ready for the “real world” - outside The Ranch.

Casting for the next Biggest Loser has started.  Visit NBC.com to sign up and represent Southern New England!!! I’m trying to talk my husband into doing it with my mother.  Son-in-law and mother-in-law DUKE IT OUT on The Ranch.  HA HA HA HA!

Welcome to Reality Check!

Kim Reis

Welcome to Reality Check!  I can’t believe I’m officially a “blogger”!  I’m so excited!  Below, you’ll find a quick look at my TIVO Season Pass Manager - WHEW!  And, I’m sure you’ll ask: “With two kids, 1 husband, 1 cat, a house with tons of chores and a full time job, how do you have time to watch all of these programs?“  The answer - I don’t know!  I just get sucked in.  Thank goodness for TIVO because, without it, I’d never be able to stay caught up on all of them and, a 30 minute show really becomes more like 17 mins.  Sometimes I fall behind and end up with a 5 or 6 episode marathon on a rainy Saturday afternoon.  My kids always joke with me and ask me “what show are you watchin’ tonight?“  And, now my kids are sucked into some of them. 

I’ll probably blog every few days and I’ll give you my take on some of the shows.  Like - do I agree or disagree with Piers Morgan on Celebrity Apprentice?  What do I really think about Simon Cowell? Who do I think is the most sinister on Survivor?  Remember, this is just my opinion and you can feel free to send me your comments and give me your opinions.

The Apprentice
Biggest Loser
American Idol
Survivor
Big Brother
Extreme Home Makeover
Supernanny
Gone Country
Project Runway
The Bachelor
The Surreal Life
Hogan Knows Best
The Amazing Race
My Fair Brady…Maybe Baby
Scott Baio is 45…And Pregnant
Last Comic Standing
America’s Got Talent
Dancing with the Stars
Hell’s Kitchen
Dance War: Bruno vs. Carrie Ann
Wife Swap
WHEW!!!

See you soon!!!  Tonight I’ve got American Idol, America’s Next Top Model and Big Brother.  BIG NIGHT!!!!