The Biggest Loser Families Episode 1

The Biggest Loser is back for season 6, and this time it’s all about families. Husbands, wives, mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons, all competing together to lose weight and get healthy (in between the product sponsorship). Check out the full The Biggest Loser Families cast.

Amy P says she used to be a normal weight, but since her son was diagnosed with autism, she’s done a lot of stress eating. She’s got a good chance since this hasn’t been a lifelong problem for her.

Tom and little Tom, however, have had a lifelong struggle with weight. Not only are they overweight, but so is the entire rest of their family.

Ed and Heba hope to have children, but they know they can’t do it like they are now.

Vicky and Brady are a fast food family, and they’re already spreading their bad habits to their 4-year-old daughter.

Mother/daughter Renee and Michelle have been estranged for six years. Oh no. I’ve seen this storyline before. Let’s hope it turns out better than the last time I saw it.

Coleen is afraid her father won’t be around to see her get married.

Oh, and all the wacky team colors are back. Not that they much mattered last time. Also back as usual are host Alison Sweeney and trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels.

Big Tom, at age 42, says he’s never been in a gym. He picked a good one to start at. The new gym is double the size because it’s divided down the middle. It’s parents and children on one side competing against husbands and wives.

Before they start working out, though, it’s time for the first weigh-in.

Michelle: 242 pounds
Renee: 267 pounds
Total: 509 pounds

Coleen: 218 pounds
Jerry: 380 pounds (heaviest man)
Total: 598 pounds

Amy: 239 pounds
Shellay: 216 pounds
Total: 455 pounds

Amy: 229 pounds
Phil: 331 pounds
Total: 560 pounds

Stacey: 221 pounds
Adam: 340 pounds
Total: 561 pounds

Vicky: 246 pounds
Brady: 341 pounds
Total: 587 pounds

Heba: 294 pounds (heaviest woman)
Ed: 335 pounds
Total: 629 pounds

LT: 357 pounds
Tom: 314 pounds
Total: 671 pounds (heaviest team)

Bob gets the husbands and wives, while Jillian gets the parents and children. Jillian warns them they doen’t want to freak her out, and she’s pissed off that she thinks she’s become the nice one. Jerry’s already in severe pain after 7-10 minutes on the treadmill, but he doesn’t quit until he falls off it. Amy C’s crying her eyes out within 5 minutes. Vicky fears she’ll be the weakest link on Bob’s side. Ed’s doing his share of whining, but Heba’s there to kick his butt.

After Jerry falls off the treadmill, Jillian has him get back up and start walking again because he hasn’t fainted, puked, or died. Jerry heads to meet with the doctor, who tells him he’s the sickest person in the history of The Biggest Loser. The doctor tells Jillian he’s only allowed to do 30 minutes of exercise a day.

The contestants arrive at the challenge in nice cool 110 degree weather. They’re probably going to have to climb that big hill. The rewards range from a visit home (uh, it’s been like… a day) to immunity. The bad news is that one of the rewards is a 2 pound penalty. They must grab the banner of their choice that’s been dropped by a crop duster. Jerry and Tom will not participate due to medical reasons, so LT and Coleen will represent their teams, which I’d argue is an unfair advantage.

Vicky’s trailing behind the pack, and this presents an opportunity for some drama. Eventually, she’s not alone, as some others end up struggling as well. Phil and Shellay particularly have difficulty.

Coleen: Immunity
Stacey & Adam: Luxury
Ed & Heba: $5,000
LT: Extra Vote
Michelle & Renee: Phone call home
Amy & Phil: Visit home
Shellay & Amy: Whatever it is, it’s not last
Brady & Vicky: 2 pound penalty

Next, everybody goes to the doctor for the bad news. Amy C is shown the fatty build up and smoking in her lungs. Her biological age is 47 based on her health issues, well above her actual age of 26. Michelle’s got the same build up around her heart, and her biological age is 41, not 26. Vicky has acid reflux, breathing issues, and thin bones. Her biological age is 48, compared to her chronological age of 37. Ed has a type of liver disease, pre-diabetes, and high blood pressure. LT is also a smoker, and his biological age is 49, more than double his age of 23. Jerry has nearly 200 pounds of hydrated fat in his body. His ability to exercise is roughly that of a 95 year old. His real age is 51; his internal age is 76. This biological age thing is a pretty good wake up call.

Adam and Stacey don’t seem like they have a care in the world during the last chance workout. Vicky’s unimpressed and says this pushes her to try harder. Amy C says she’s though of quitting.

The weigh-in to see how much they’ve lost in their first week is up next. The bottom two teams will be up for elimination.

Coleen: 208 (-10)
Jerry: 363 (-17)
Total: 571 pounds (-27, 4.51%)

Heba: 282 (-12)
Ed: 318 (-17)
Total: 600 pounds (-29, 4.61%)

Michelle: 225 (-17)
Renee: 253 (-14)
Total: 478 pounds (-31, 6.09%)

LT: 339 (-18)
Tom: 290 (-24)
Total: 629 pounds (-42, 6.26%)

Amy: 213 (-16)
Phil: 308 (-23)
Total: 521 pounds (-39, 6.96%)

Stacey: 212 (-9)
Adam: 321 (-19)
Total: 533 pounds (-28, 4.99%)

Amy: 222 (-17)
Shellay: 204 (-12)
Total: 426 pounds (-29, 6.37%)

Vicky: 227 (-19)
Brady: 313 (-28)
Total: 540 pounds (-47, +2, 7.67%)

I almost thought they would get through an entire weigh-in without a commercial break, but alas, it was not to be. Vicky & Brady make the most unlikely first place finishers. Ed & Heba and Stacey & Adam have fallen below the yellow line. Stacey blames herself and gets upset. Ed just gets angry, and he doesn’t want to talk to anyone even to plead his case. Coleen says she thinks both teams are hard working.

Votes
Brady & Vicky: Stacey & Adam
Amy & Phil: Stacey & Adam
LT & Tom: Stacey & Adam

I don’t get it. At 600 pounds, Heba and Ed are the second heaviest team, making them the bigger threat (Ed’s attitude looks like it has the potential to be problematic as well). Nonetheless, Stacey & Adam have been eliminated. Stacey is now down from her original weight of 221 pounds to 175 pounds. Adam is down from his original weight of 340 pounds to 286 pounds.

Stay tuned to dingoRUE for another recap of The Biggest Loser Families episode 2, which airs Tuesday at 8/7c on NBC.