Biggest Loser Season 8 Has Begun

Kim Reis

YAHOO!  Biggest Loser Season 8 has begun on NBC 10 and it began with a BANG!!  What a first episode.  The season’s theme is “Second Chance” - which I LOVE!  Where do I begin?

I guess I’ll begin with Tracey. Click here to meet Tracey.  She came out of the gate strong and appeared to be a strong competitor.  The first challenge was a 1 mile race and the winners would get to pick their partner.  Tracey was pushing hard and going back and forth between first and second place. Just before the finish line, she collapsed.  Everyone passed her and beat her to the end.  Some of the contestants went back to try and pick her up.  They pulled her across the finish line and then her eyes rolled back in her head.  They had to get a helicopter to rush her to the hospital and that’s the last we heard.  It was so scary!!  Even though this is TV, it’s still real people.  She pushed too hard and her body just couldn’t take it.

Next big contestant that made me cry like a baby was Abby. Click here to meet Abby.  In October 2006, she lost her husband and two children (ages 5 and 2 weeks) in a horrific car crash.  Can you even imagine???  They would have to put me away in a mental institution if that ever happened.  Seriously.  I was crying uncontrollably when I was listening to her story.  I’m sure I’m not alone in hoping she does awesome in this game.

Another shocker was Daniel.  Can’t remember Daniel from Season 7?  Click here to meet Daniel.  Daniel was the largest contestant ever on Biggest Loser (until this season).  They brought him back to finish what he started.  He lost 142 lbs last season and is still at 320 lbs.  I’m so happy he’s back because I know he can do it with his determination!

Amanda was on last year’s season finale and was one of two contestants that America decided to bring to Season 8.  Click here to meet Amanda.  She’s kind of whiney and has a “poor me” attitude.  She was VERY close to falling below the yellow line in the first week.  I’m not optimistic that she’s going to go very far.

The rest of the contestants were very typical.  No one else stood out too much.  The heaviest contestant in Biggest Loser history is a woman, so that was a bit shocking.  This season is sure to be a biggie!  And I don’t mean size.  For the past month, I have been running 1 mile everyday.  My kids have gotten me hooked.  I tried doing this last year, and after 5 days, my knees were killing me.  I later found out that it was because I didn’t stretch good enough before AND after.  So, I make it a ritual that I stretch for 15 mins before I run and 15 mins after I run EVERY SINGLE TIME.  If I don’t have time to stretch, then I don’t have time to run.  So far, so good.  4 weeks and I’m still going strong. I am currently running a 13 minute mile.  Which, for me, is great.  My son runs something like a 6 minute mile.  JERK!  HA!  The kids are running in the CVS Downtown 5K on Sunday 9/20/09.  They wanted me to do it with them.  Um - not ready.  Maybe next year.

Here are some links to help you out.  The store is really cool!  I already bought a T-Shirt!  I love the bodybugg and I’m saving my pennies for that little gadget for sure.  Great holiday gift ideas on this site (hint hint - hubby).  Until next time bloggers!

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