It’s week two of the Biggest Loser†and the Brown team (twin brothers John and James) who lost the same amount of weight was separated last week and now it’s up to John to carry the torch for the family. In the meantime Bob and Jillian are attempting to “ride out the week two curse.†Of course the workouts are more intense as trainers introduce new ways in which to shock the weight off.
As the contestants become physically exhausted their barriers are broken down. Michael wants more than a girlfriend he wants to experience life. As the largest person in the history of this show his need for an emotional connection is palpable. The same with John as he struggles to rid himself of the family “curse†he feels surrounds him. So many family members have died that he “doesn’t want to leave his son without a father.†Who’s there to comfort John – Jillian. Yes ladies and gentlemen we get to see the human side of Jillian, but that doesn’t mean she won’t punish the competitors in their last chance workouts.
Then there is the visit from the Biggest Loser doctor who seems finally fed up with encountering yet another group of the most unhealthiest people who have been on the ranch. The envelopes given to each person by Dr. Huizenga forces them to face their fears about their weight. Michael sees how he lives everyday on Bob. As more and more weight is added on to Bob, Michael feels the shame of what he used to consider normal. What’s worse is that he isn’t the sickest person on the ranch. It’s a sobering moment for all the contestants as they see the money, energy and health risks that they’re risking as a result of their weight. There’s one terrifying moment where Jillian has to eat one of the meals that the contestants consume in one sitting. It’s scarier than any modern day slash-fest. However it’s the meeting with Dr. Huizenga that should terrify you. As he reveals the real ages of the contestants in accordance to their weight and runs down their multiple health problems you won’t be eating while you’re watching this program anymore.
The challenges have reached a level of near-impossible proportions that can only be seen to believe. The winner of the challenge of course gets immunity, but the loser of the challenge gets a 2-pound penalty. For the second week that’s a huge deal. In seasons past contestants have either gained or not lost any weight at all.
The weigh-in will surprise you as the most unexpected contestants drop big numbers. Also see a team of one fight for their position to stay.
Next week is going to be insane as only one contestant’s weight will represent the team. Unfortunately the game playing will carry over into the next week as well. See who Bob and Jillian are thoroughly disgusted with on episode three of Biggest Loser.
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