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Thanks for the info. What do you think is keeping the largest people from losing big numbers in weight?

Also, what did the blue team win for the challenge? Was it that special food? Isn't it risky to go off a very strict diet when so much is at risk for them. I know they won't eat that way forever but while in this competition I would be extra careful.

Don't you know the blue teams's coach has to be feeling really bad right now.

I am pretty sure they won $2,500 worth of sports gear from Starter... (or something like that).. It was for fitness wear..

I'm not sure if that was divided up between them or each..

I thought it was a rather stupid contest.. IMHO...

I thought from the way they came into the stadium, that part of the prize was going to have something to do with their families..

I don't think too much of Kim either as you can tell... Was glad they didn't have much with her on it last night..

I've been looking at the NBC forum and site.. and looked at a clip with her and Bob... Even in that she comes off as a bit harsh.. Bob presented a softer stance saying that he liked to work from the inside out...

If you want some links...I can pm them to you..

Debby wrote:

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Thanks for the info. What do you think is keeping the largest people from losing big numbers in weight?...

The contestants are not only doing calorie burning cardio workouts, but strength training as well. Strength training builds mucles. And, increases body weight, off-setting those pounds of fat lost through diet and exercize. A pound of muscle is much more compact than a pound of fat. I once slimmed down two sizes, without losing a pound, putting Wal-Mart fixtures together. That might be why some of the contestants' "weight loss" is less than one would expect.

I've always heard that muscle weighs more than fat, but, I think that doctor on Celebrity Fit Club said that was a myth. I don't know. That doctor also said everybody's bones are the same size, so that when people claim they are big because they are big boned, that is a lie. He x-rayed Bone Crusher to prove his point.

I'm slow at losing weight, unless I work out VERY hard. If I were working out several hours per day, I could eat a moderate diet and still lose some. If I wanted to lose a lot, I would have to eat very smart and still work out. I have very efficient body that could survive on berries for the winter. I must be part bear. LOL. I would not last long on Biggest Loser.

KPW, send me those links. I would like to read more on the coaches. Thanks.

Did anyone see, the host of the show, on The View? I think her name is Caroline Ray. Joy kept commenting about size and weight and she took offense with it and went off on Joy. I'm not sure if it was planned or not.

I've always heard that muscle weighs more than fat too... But I just think that that means that volume wise... since Muscle is more dense. I know sometimes when people's weight loss slows it can be because of lower fat mass but gaining muscle mass.. The one contestant one CFC was trying to attribute a 3 lb gain to muscle.. If I understand it correctly... building muscle will actually help boost your metabolism... I think as long as someone has a significant amount of body fat... you shouldn't be gaining weight..

You can lose inches and not lose weight though.

Someone who is relatively lean or has a normal BMI might be able to gain weight by building muscle.. or body building..
But then they'd start to bulk up and it would be noticeable too..

I think if I've got a large BMI and I'm working out and eating right.. I should be able to build muscle and lose fat AND lose weight!

I think the good doc at CFC was just trying to correct the snow job the contestant was trying to use to justify his 3 lb gain. At best he should have been able to stay the same. Now we women... can blame water weight occasionally due to our monthly cycles..

Now, I do retain fluid, KPW. LOL. I can't remember which program I heard the phrase in which a thin woman says to another, "I'm just one stomach flu away from my goal weight." The meaning being she would be happy to get the flu to lose the desired weight.

Last year I developed Diabetic Ketoacidoisis. It is the most HORRIBLE thing I can imagine and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, if I had one. But, the vomiting is so bad that your body swivels up like a prune. I had no moisture in me at all. Even my breathing started shuting down. I must have lost 10 pounds in 2 days. I couldn't keep down an ice cube. The ER doctor looked at me and said "Oh my God."
It wasn't worth it though. Nothing was worth that experience.