(Original Air Date 4/27/2010)
After the elimination last week Alison has an announcement for everyone. They are going to Texas to help inspire people to get fit. Bob and Jillian will also be there to help get the people from Texas on track for a healthy lifestyle.
The contestants are heading to various radio stations to help inspire the people of Texas to get out and join them for fitness and a 5k run! Awesome!
Texans Come Out to Meet the Biggest Loser Contestants for the 5K:
Alison gets everyone fired up for the race with a great speech and the announcement that everyone will receive a 90 day free pass to 24 Hour Fitness. The people of Texas get teamed up with one of the contestants to do the race together. The contestants inspire them to walk/run at whatever pace they need to be at to complete the race….and they’re off!
Daris is determined to do his personal best for this race and vows that he will turn around to finish with the rest of his gang after completion.
As the do the 5K, the contestants do an awesome job cheering the people on and sharing their personal stories with them. Talk about inspiring!
Daris does complete the race with his personal best time and heads back to the rest of his group. Go Daris!
The happy and proud contestants and Texans finish the 5k.
Working out at 24 Hour Fitness with Bob:
Bob shows up at the 24 Hour Fitness in Texas to work out with a gang of people determined to create change. He also conducts a Q & A with them which is awesome!
Ashley, Daris and Michael find themselves forming a bit of a team of sorts as they are the ones left without partners. We see them walking stairs and inspiring each other.
Challenge:
The contestants meet Alison to find out about the challenge. Each person will have to herd cattle into their pre-assigned pen. The person who ends up with the most cattle in their pen will win immunity at this week’s weigh-in. This challenge does not look easy at all!
Koli wins immunity after it comes down to a 3-way tie!
Jillian Speaks at a High School with Abby:
Abby from Biggest Loser Season 8 invited Jillian to a High School in Texas that she has become very invested in. Jillian speaks and then opens up a Q & A session with the students. Jillian takes a few minutes after to speak to one brave overweight girl one-on-one.
Last Chance Workout:
O’Neil and Sunshine need to be away for the funeral of O’Neil’s brother. The rest of the contestants dig in for another last chance workout in Texas! Time to work hard!
Trainer Tip:
When traveling, pack your own healthy meals and snacks instead of eating food served on airplanes. Also, choose water to drink to help keep you hydrated.
They are doing the weigh-in in Texas and for some reason it is very cold. lol 36 degrees and they are in coats!
Weigh-In Results: (pounds lost this week, total lbs lost to date, current weight)
O’Neil – 5 lbs, 124 lbs total, 265 lbs
Michael – 15 lbs, 183 lbs total, 343 lbs
Sunshine – 4 lbs, 88 lbs total, 187 lbs
Koli – 1 lbs, 144 lbs total, 259 lbs *has immunity
Daris – 5 lbs, 132 lbs total, 214 lbs
Sam – 6 lbs, 132 lbs total, 240 lbs
Ashley – 6 lbs, 126 lbs total, 248 lbs
Contestants Below Yellow Line ( Lowest Percentage Weight Loss):
O’Neil and Sunshine – Man! Very rough on them!
Member Voted Off:
O’Neil
O’Neil’s transformation since leaving the ranch:
O’Neil has lost 139 lbs and is feeling awesome! His wife is so proud and happy for him! He is learning how it feels to be so much healthier and more fit. Great job! We love you O’Neil! One of Biggest Loser’s finest for sure! 😉
Next Time on the Show..
Next week is makeover week! YAY!
Stay tuned!
