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I think the show has gotten back on track after a couple week hiatus.. Nick seems to be behaving ... Everyone is losing pretty well and I think alot of good info is being put out. One participant Angie I think is struggling and making excuses left and right. The latest episode ended with her saying it was her last night..(she had gained 2 lbs..and had been called on the carpet for alot of issues) As promised Dr. Smith had taken her to the doctor to have her heart checked out more thoroughly. During the process it came out that she hadn't been taking her blood pressure meds or her diabetes meds..AND she was smoking. Her heart was cleared for more strenuous workouts but she was just argumentative with the panel. A couple of the women.. Tina Yothers and Carnie Wilson were trying to help her by talking to her...but she was just resisting any form of support. I think they wound up very frustrated and alienated from her. When Angie's team wound up losing for the week (weekly weighin) I think she felt responsible or felt blamed. Previews for the next show indicate the exercise guru from the panel was supposed to meet with her for a session to help her get going... But I think it appears she might be a no show.. There's always one every season... so I guess she's the one this time! And I thought it was going to be Nick! He actually seems to be making great progess with weight loss AND attitude!

Why did this woman apply to be on the show?

She claims she is not physically able to do the workouts and that she does not have the time to do the workouts. She always says she is sooooo busy, that she doesn't have time to sleep even. I don't buy it.

Why come on the show??? She needs to at least change her attitude even if she doesn't lose the weight. I know from personal experience that some people are slow to lose weight regardless of what they eat, especially if you are diabetic. But, there is a difference in not trying and just dissing everybody. She doesn't act like she wants to learn anything from anyone.

She is definitely resistant to the process. She also seems resistant to feedback. I got the impression that some of the other members of both teams were genuinely trying to encourage her.

But it is like she isn't even trying.. Granted everyone's metabolism is a bit different.. I don't know how she could be exercising if she couldn't even do the tread mill for more than 5 minutes. She had lost some the first week.... so maybe it's a case of SO, in that her own behavior and patterns will catch her attention once she sees the actual episodes air. I am sure she will be a bit embarrassed.

I'm impressed with most of the others. All seem to be taking it seriously.

One thing about last weeks episode that was strange.. One team got to go to a spa resort as a prize and the other team went to some sort of indian pow wow... It was supposed to be a spiritual focus to motivate them... But hey, I find it very hard to take Gary Busey seriously about anything. He was whacked when he was on the show a couple seasons ago.. He still seemed half whacked.. Maybe he messed up his mind with all his substance abuse over the years.

Maaaan, that Gary Busey is a wacho. I mean that in the kindest sense of the word. I laughed so hard at him. Where was he coming from? I want to see that show again, as I didn't catch all of it, because he is funny. I have a friend who was with him at the Betty Ford clinic once. He said Gary was a real character even then.

The last show showed a big change in Angie. How about her shoveling the manure? That was funny too. She really did a turn around, although, I don't know if I would have had the nerve to show up with that trainer one and a half hours late. My, what a diva some people are. It's really scarey.

I'm glad Carnie spoke up about gastric bypass surgery. The words of the doctor on that show make me doubt his knowledge of bariatrics. To suggest that all a super obese person needs to do is to cut calories and exercise is ridiculous. Most people who weigh over 300 pounds have a more serious condition than that simple advice addresses. This whole smugness about "losing weight the right way, versus the surgery route," is ridiculous. I guess it makes sense coming from a doctor who has a new diet book on the market.

I don't know if Gary Busey was still using or not... but yes I thought he behaved wacko too but I didn't perceive it in a funny way. There must have been more to the meeting for Ted and troupe to be so moved by it... I did see Tina get emotional because Gary's arms reminded her of her dad's. (whom she had lost not too long before.. Maybe last winter..)

I was glad to see Angie turn her attitude around.. I wonder if it had to do with her contract or a genuine change of heart.. I'm glad she apologized. But in some ways she may represent many people and their struggle to lose weight. Make every excuse in the book... and shift blame.. Maybe they showed her the tapes! LOL!

But really am glad.. I really though Nick was going to be the season's bad boy... and he seems to be enjoying and benefitting from the experience..in more ways than just weight.

I am impressed with Bone Crusher! He's had a great attitude..

I am actually enjoying this season more than any other.. How about you?

As for the comments about bypass... I think they both have points... Some people might use it as a quick fix... I know my insurance won't even consider it unless there are other health issues evident.. I'd probably be a candidate if you look at pounds only... but my bp, bs, and cholesterol are all fine.

Since Christy and Sommer both had it.. I know they were at least when they entered the SO house still resistant about what they were eating. Sort of a 'denial' factor. Remember when Christy wouldn't keep a food journal..? I also remember when Sommer came into the house during SO2...that she'd be eating chips and junk food and then lay on the floor because she ate too much.

I think Dr. Ian Smith was just saying that you have to get serious about the habits that you have. Even Carnie has regained some weight and admits that she still struggles with food. I completely understand her... She probably would have been considered morbidly obese.. But she was definitely heading down the wrong way.

I thought they both had points.. and don't think either meant for it to be an all or none discussion.

My daughter likes Tina! Of course she doesn't remember Family Ties though!

Just saw a commercial for a new upcoming episode. Seems like Carnie goes off... They are giving her a lie detector test (or what seems like it..) They had to 'bleep' alot out!

I checked her website...Didn't really find out much about how she ultimately wound up doing through the CFC but noticed info about her appearing on the View on the 27th, For those who have the Hallmark channel apparently Naomi Judd has a new talk show and she's slated to be on that on the same day. Sounds like it was a morning program... I haven't heard about this talk show...
Carnie is also supposed to be on Tyra on the 29th.

I'll tune in probably to the View and see how successful she was on CFC! It looks like there will be others from the season of CFC on the View that day too! (Wed. Sept 27th!)