(Original Air Date 11/17/2009)
The week begins with Alison meeting with the contestants to let them know that this week they will each be giving a speech to a live audience to help inspire them just as they had been previously inspired by past Biggest Loser contestants.
A fancy car then pulls up and….drum roll – out steps Tim Gunn (Project Runway) and Tabitha (Tabitha’s Salon Takeover) along with the big announcement from Alison that it is MAKEOVER WEEK! Yay! My favorite week on The Biggest Loser!
They are whisked away to stay at the Four Season hotel, shop with Tim and get their hair done with Tabitha at a posh salon.
The Makeover Reveals and Speeches:
Everyone looks fantastic and they are met with a big surprise when they are greeted by their loved ones as they get ready to give their speeches.
They each speak to their own journeys and how they got to be overweight and where they are now.
Many tears are shed as children speak out about their parents and how happy they are that they are getting healthy.
Makeover Week Challenge:
The contestants meet with Alison to hear about their challenge. In honor of Makeover Week they will be making their way over a canyon. They are each suspended 200 ft in the air and have to use a pulley to make their way 700 ft across the canyon to the other side.
The contestant that makes it across first will win a 2 week trip to The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Utah. Wow! I want to go here myself! 😉
Rudy has the early lead in the challenge and he finishes strong for the win.
At the finish line, high above the canyon, there is a picture of each contestant at their starting weight. All at the same time, each of the contestants drop their new made over picture down over the top of the old one. Very inspiring!
Trainer Tip (It’s NBC Universal’s Green Week):
Jillian says to reduce the amount of paper and plastic being you use, bring your own mug to the coffee shop when purchasing your coffee.
After the challenge and Rudy’s second win in two weeks, Bob confronts Allen to see why he is not winning the challenges as Bob considers him to be the strongest contestant. It seems Allen is working a bit of strategy here. 😉
Last Chance Workout:
Grueling workout in the gym with Jillian and Bob per normal.
Jillian confronts Rudy about the fact that he had never mentioned that his sister died of cancer at age 14. (Rudy had shared this during his speech earlier that week) Jillian pushes him to feel the emotions and Rudy does end up saying that he thinks it did help to talk about it.
Trainer Tip:
Bob says that to reduce your carbon footprint, buy fruits and vegetables from local growers. (Buying organic is always better)
Weigh-In Results: (pounds lost this week, total lbs lost to date, current weight)
Rebecca: 3 lbs, 73 lbs total, 206 lbs
Amanda: 9 lbs, 57 lbs total, 193 lbs
Allen: 5 lbs, 87 lbs total, 238 lbs
Danny: 12 lbs, 126 lbs total, 304 lbs
Liz: 3 lbs, 64 lbs total, 203 lbs
Rudy: 16 lbs, 134 lbs total, 308 lbs
After the weigh-in, the two below the yellow line are Rebecca and Liz.
Eliminated Contestant:
Rebecca
Rebecca’s transformation since leaving the ranch:
Rebecca’s transformation video shows her running a half marathon! Since arriving at the ranch she has lost a total of 107 lbs and intends to be the biggest at home loser during the finale. You go Rebecca! Love this quote from her while she is running:
“I just became the girl that I wanted to be.”
Next Week on the Show:
Only 2 weeks to go! The countdown begins.
Special “Where Are They Now” episode airs next Wed.
Find out how past contestants have been doing since their stay at the ranch.
