MY Thoughts – Last Night’s Biggest Loser

I’m from New England so I haven’t been to the south really much except to drive through it on my way to CA and stopping in at the airport.
Seeing you on the bull was awesome! and you look mighty fine in a cowboy hat!
Sunny did amazing, I really did feel for her during that gym scene, I can totally understand that feeling of being uncomfortable going into a gym when you aren’t in shape, it’s sad that she was met with such mean people that would laugh at her, especially when she was there to make positive changes in her life. Great episode as usual.

Bob,

You and the rest of the Biggest Loser crew are amazing and I am so glad that this show came along because there are people that need the help you are giving them. I’m also glad that Sunny was able to work through her past problem with going to the gym. It is unfortunate that there are some people out there that feel the gym is only for those that are in shape and the ones that truly need it get ridiculed and laughed at for going. I think it is a shame that people are still that insensitive and self-centered that they can’t see far enough past their own nose to realize people have feelings and not everyone is blessed with the perfect body and/or metabolism.

God bless you and all that you do!

It was great to see someone overcome the fear of the gym. The one I go to has two areas, one for machines and one for free weights. It’s far easier to relax in the room with machines. But take one step into the free weights area and everyones eyes are on you. It’s very intimidating.

I just go to the place I feel comfortable and work hard without people judging.

i agree with you, and i know how sunny feels, i go through that, thats part of why i hate going to the gym, i have Ms, and tried to get on the show, didn’t get that chance, i really wanted to show people who have MS that there is hope, and before that, i need to prove that to my self, i am not motivated at all, and i know depression is the reason, i lived a tough life that affected me, i wish i had the support i need to get out of my shell, and go for what i need, i have to loose weight, and get stonger, physically and mentally. i really need help.

I loved this weeks episode. She reminds me alot of me. I am the same way with the gym and thats why I don’t go. I had a gym membership for a year and went 3 times. I was scared of what people were saying. And I am still like that to this day. I love kickboxing but all the other girls are like super in shape and I am not. I want to so bad get in shape. I am 30 years old and I am 250lbs. I have 2 kids that I have to live for and I would do anything for them. But when it comes to exercising I have no motivation. I have no energy to do anything. I get off work and I come home and lay on the couch. I envy everyone on the Biggest Loser for changing their lives and I envy Bob for everything that he has done. And even though Jillian is not on there anymore, I think she is awesome. Come on Sunny you can do it!! PUSH!! And Jennifer girl you are strong u can do this. Don’t worry about what other people think of you. It will just bring you down more believe me I have been there and still am at times. LOVE THE BIGGEST LOSER!!!

First, loved seeing you ride the bull. I personally think people eat out entirely too much and when they do, they overeat and eat terrible food. Eating out used to be a treat and therefore you could indulge because it was a ‘sometimes’ treat.

It was a great episode. I loved the way you worked Sunny so that she can see how strong she really is. I also got a kick out of you on the bull. Even funnier though was the faces at the table at the BBQ place. Great choices!

I also wanted to comment on the way you stuck up for Ana (sp?). I completely agree that you guys are not there to make friends. You are there to teach the contestants to eat and live healthy lives no matter what it takes, and to deal with the underlying issues that got them where they are.

Great work!! I am really enjoying this season!

I haven’t watch the episode yet (It’s waiting for me on TiVo), but I love reading your blog.

I’m sad that Sunny was treated so poorly on her earlier visit to the gym. It doesn’t matter what you weigh–the first time to the gym is incredibly intimidating. I’ve always been average-sized, but only in the past few years have I been comfortable working out in the company of other people, especially “fit” people. It’s a valid fear, but it’s a good example of the rewards that are in store when fears are overcome.

hey Bob,
love the show, so many emotions and I can identify with most of them. I laugh with them, cry with them and cheer with them. I myself just spent the last 18 months taking off 90 lbs and stay in the panic mode of putting it back on. With economy the way it is and being retired it is hard to stay focused on certain foods but Im doing it so far. My husband loves the show and even records it when we are not going to be home to watch it. Keep up the good work for you inspire more people then you know. Ill be waiting and watching for next weeks show and comments.

All I could think of when seeing you ride the bull, was “Bob is working that core!”

Bob I absolutely LOVE and adore you. I’m only 18, and have been trying to lose weight for SO many years and it never worked! I watched The Biggest Loser’s very first episode, and forgot about it for a good 11 seasons and I’m back watching it again. It’s my new favorite show to say the least. Since I started college I’ve had the opportunity to go to the gym while I had a few free hours or even ONE hour in between classes, and I’ve brought that energy home to the treadmill! I’m seeing some results but I’m not seeing any weight lost and it’s CRUSHING me and I just want to give up. But watching you and pretending you’re with me in the gym yelling your head off keeps me motivated. I’m not big enough to be on the show – I only need about 30 pounds lost – so watching you and listening to you keeps me going. Thanks so much for being so great, I really really hope my dream of meeting you comes true! <3

Loooove, your biggest fan,
Sarah

I loved this weeks show! It showed that each group had a differet kind of struggle, whether it be a group without a trainer, a group with only 2 members and one who is not able to work out very hard and one group who just can ‘t seem to win a weigh-in but won a challange. No matter what struggle each group and each person had, every one of those people LOST WEIGHT! Some didn’t lose as much as the others, but everyone lost something. How fantastic is that?! Before these folks came to this show I bet they didn’t think they could lose weight in a week so they didn’t even try! This show gives everyone hope that if you put in the work, you will benefit from it! What a great life lesson that can be applied to every aspect of life. Bob, I love your heart and the fact that you give it to these people to help them have better lives is a great thing!!! You are so inspirational!!!

How hypocritcal of you to talk about people being cruel. YOU were the cruel one when Sunny won a trip home and you got all pissed off and told her that you wouldn’t let her see her family. You’ve seen what the scale does when a contestant is mentally elsewhere… did you REALLY want to be responsible for her low weight loss if she did poorly just because she couldn’t see her family. And then what about the person that would have been sent home? Getting 2 people pissed at you is not good. Yes, I know that a person is ultimately in control of their weight loss, but puting her in a position where she’d be pissed and mentally shut down is not nice. And then what was up at the BBQ restaurant? I agree it was a great idea to order for the group, but then why did you order something Sunny couldn’t have? That’s not only not fair to Sunny, that’s like telling the others, “It’s ok. Go go ahead and eat crap. I don’t care about you. Believe it or not Bob, you are just the trainer. Not everything is “Bob’s way or no way” just like when you turned down the spa day without consulting your team. Yes, I know historically doesn’t end in good weight numbers, but you could change that. A massage is great for rejuvenating hard worked muscles, and spas normally have very healthy food. Saunas help get rid of water weight as well. After the massage, a healthy lunch, and sauna time you could have worked out AT the spa giving the illusion that you squandered the day away totally psyching out the other teams. I no longer support you in anyway… not to mention you support weight loss pills which is sending BL contestants and fans the wrong message. It’s about people, not making a buck or being in control. Get over yourself.

I remember how hard it was for me to take the leap of faith to join a gym because of that fact I have been to gyms before that was full of thin and fit people the were staring at me. Because of my weight I found it very hard to go to the gym. I now have a great gym that is wonderful. I always try to smile at people who are new and I have made some great new friends to new people who are trying to get fit too. The biggest loser show has helped me so much to get fit I started watching season 3 and I started my weight loss journey now down 110lbs.I am working hard to get to my goal but Bob has helped me so much in changing my life, the show is wonderful.

Loved the episode as usual! That Texas workout looked awesome. Wish I could get a group together to push each other and watch each other succeed! I love that feeling!

I absolutely agree I was close to 400 pounds in Dec 2009 and started eatting right, as you said cut bread and fried foods out of my diet. Gave up regular soda for diet and lost 60 pounds then started biking. I was self concious and found that everyone that was walking or running when I passed them and said Good Morning they were nothing but supportive and always greeted me back. There always will be a few that lack the maturity to recognize that you might not be in as good as shape as they are, but OVERLOOK them. Embrace those that support you. (I never dreamed I would have the encouragement of so many of my coworkers and customers)
Last night I was in a BBQ place I had a salad with greens,onion,tomato, yes it had cheese (I didn’t eat half of the cheese and smoked Chicken) Smart choices are the key to successful weight loss and maintaining your loss.

I’ve successfully lost all of my weight, but when I see overweight people at the gym or jogging on the road, I metally cheer them on because I’ve been there. If that’s you, just imagine the rest of us have our pom-poms out, because most of us do!

Bob,

For the past 6 weeks, I’ve been participating in an outdoor women’s fitness bootcamp program. I have gone from a couch potato who thought I had to be in better shape to handle the bootcamp workout, to a person who has achieved so much in the past six weeks. One night we we’re running our lap around the track where the class is held (local park). I am the slowest one, but have gained so much in running in the past 6 weeks. Anyway, as I jogged around the track one night, I ran past two teenaged boys who throught they would be funny and make a snide remark they thought I couldn’t hear. Upon coming to the end of the track, I passed them again, and once again they tried to be funny. I stopped, turned to them and said “Excuse me?” they turned around and apologized….no confrontation was needed, however, I did have to tell them they they were almost half my age, and at least I was doing something to improve my health.

This is my last week of bootcamp, and I am proud to say that I’ve signed up for another six week session. While I have lost weight and gone down one size, I realized last night that those things don’t matter to me. I have gained the ability to do push-ups, planks, run repeats of stairs, conquered the thrust jump, and even ran a 5k trail for the first time EVER!!! It’s those things that are priceless to me.

Loved this weeks episode and was so glad to see Sunny pull it off for her and her team! She had you Bob so I knew all would be GOOD for her. I could tell that the rest of the black team really missed their trainer this week.
Bob you ROCKED that cowboy hat!!

First, I lived in TX for over a year when my ex-husband was in the Army. My daughter was born in TX, and I am sad that I never rode a mechanical bull, so good for you Bob for not being a sore sport and actually getting on it! You totally rocked it!

Second, I so totally hear where Sunny was coming from when she spoke about how cruel people can be at a gym. When I was pushing 280 lbs, I used to schedule my gym times around the least crowded times at the gym, so that there could be fewer people to laugh at me. Now that I’ve lost 90 lbs, I’m a bit more comfortable in my own skin, and I only join “local” gyms. I’ve tried the commercial gyms, and they are just not for me. I have a friend that is 5’1″ and weighs 250+ lbs. She took me to her gym with her so I could see what equipment was there and put a workout plan together for her. We were in the ladies sections and there were actually women in there laughing at her. I was so appalled. Then those 2 skinny women got down on the mat to do ab exercises, and the one that laughed at my friend could only do 2 leg lifts! I got down on the mat at 200 lbs and did 20 leg lifts while holding a 10 lb medicine ball. Those thin girls huffed right out the door with their head’s hung low, and my friend chuckled and thanked me. I love the tenacity and determination that most contestants display on the show. It is one thing to display that determination while in the comfort of the BL gym, but when it is displayed in a public gym (Like Sunny did), then I know they have truly harnessed it as theirs.

Hello from Texas! I loved this episode, as usual!! I Love Biggest Loser! Even though I have never been over weight, all these contestants inspire me and keep me motivated to stay on track! I know, if they can do it, we ALL can!!

Bob,
My husband and I watch every week, really look forward to the show. This season is exceptional, and this last episode was excellent. I have struggled my whole life with my wght., and have had people say things about me and not talk to me and just not be my friend because of my wght. I didn’t fit in. It had always been hard, and I really related to Sunny when she started crying and telling you about the people at the gym. That is why I don’t go to the gym. I am embarrassed of how I look, ( and I have lost 70lbs ). But I can’t seem to lose anymore. Have been told I am insulin resistent. So, don’t know what will happen with me, but I cheer on everyone on the Biggest Loser and hope they all do good. The restaurant was a joke until you stepped up and ordered. Way to go!!!! Just want to say that you are a great trainer and that I wish you lived closer to us so my husband and I could train with you.

One think I love about this show is how the trainers get to the heart of why the weight gain happened in the first place and then work towards moving on and taking back self-autonomy. Been there, done that. Moving forward in life despite the crap that happens can be done, but it’s got to be a conscious decision to do so. All the encouragement from all the people in the world won’t change that fact. And once it happens, look out! It’s a great feeling to regain one’s autonomy. I think Anna is spot on with Bonnie, and I think it’s Bonnie’s perception of how Anna treats her. Of course, that is according to the footage shown on tv; I don’t know how it is behind the scenes. My goal for 2012 is to spend a week at Fitness Ridge. I’ve been working with a personal trainer since March, and I’d love to take a totally exercise vacation. I just wish Mr. Bob would be there at least for an appearance!

I LOVE BL…i have lost and gained the same 30 pounds many times…there is always something that causes me to lose the balance that is so important to keep myself healthy…But I have learned how to get that balance back…I have been at or below my goal weight for almost 3 years…i have this dream of helping others do the same thing…I don’t want a tv show but through my struggles and lifestyle changes, I hope to be an example to others around me…Several of my friends have joined my crusade for health and we meet regularly to discuss our journeys…Thank you for helping those in need…Keep it up!

I honestly believe that Sunny is like the majority of people, in that her self esteem creates her reality. I would find it highly unlikely that anyone was laughing at her. While it’s possible, it’s much more likely they were laughing at something else entirely and she believed they were laughing at her.

Those that are concerned about going to a gym because they’ll be looked at, are probably reading far too much into. I go to the gym because that’s where I need to be to get myself into shape. Maybe the facility I go to has a different set of people, but there are people from all ranges of physical health there. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone ever stare or point.

It’s sad what our own sense of ego will do to keep us from bettering ourselves and accepting that we’re every bit good enough to be in that gym.

If she’s honestly had people point and laugh, it’s incredibly sad.

I love RUDY’S! Before you even ordered I was thinking – smoked turkey and three bean salad – YUM! Anytime we go there, that’s what I get. . .

Way to ride that bull!

As Sunny and people looking at her like she didn’t belong or making fun of her, everyone has to start somewhere – I did. I dropped 140 lbs and I’m now teaching those classes!

Well, I have to say that is one of my favorite BBQ places and I was sorry you said what you did when you first got there. “there is nothing here we can eat” Their Turkey is amazing.
I have been on the wrong side of those comments about the fat girl and I could really feel for her in that gym. On the other hand , because I have been on the receiving end I try to encourage those I see trying to get healthy. Sometimes that is also taken as a bad thing, and cause them to feel insecure. I need to lose 100+ pounds why would someone think I was being mean? Such insecurity.

You riding the mechanical bull was pretty funny. You didn’t appear to be very comfortable. I live in Kentucky and I have to say the cowboy look is not for you. LOL- I love the show. Would love to be on it myself.

I dont know how people can be so rude. I am like that. I got a membership to the YMCA and the people there were so rude. I have low self esteem as it is and when I walked in people did stare and laugh at me and I kept on going and this happened every time I went for a month and it got really bad that I would hear people calling me names and saying I might break the exercise bike and so on, so I quit. Then I joined a local gym praying this would not happen to me again, and it did. So I do not go to a gym anymore, I stay home and try and work out on my own with the tv on a exercise show. I am severly obesed, but one day I am prayng I wont be anymore.

Hey Bob you are my hero and my reminder inner voice that I can do it even I think is not possible.
Few trainers beside of you have help me to get better,still taking hugs steps to have healthy weight and. Keep it off.
Your inspiration is inmese and very greatfull of you given tools of how effective CHANGE!.
So I am very happy to consider of you as my friend and brother.
And when it comes to find rude and uncaring people in the gym,you will find them…
But there are also lots good friends who care and ask about you when you don’t show up for your workout.
And those are the people who challenge you better yourself without being nasty or mean.
You to repel negative vibes and let love flow thru you my man….
You one of those people who has reach me …and I am doing much better.
The stigma and trying to redicule of rude people won’t make back down in my trip to happiness and healthy future life.
And Bob….Yes I can! ”
and I’ll bring out the warrior in me!
Love u man and kudos in anything you do!
Biggest loser show is like big light of hope for a lot of us!
Genno

In 2006-2007, during my journey to lose 50 lbs., I began to get interested in endurace races (marathons, triathlons) but felt self-conscious and thought surely *I* couldn’t do that. So I went to observe a triathlon and guess what? There were people of ALL shapes and sizes, and I thought, if he/she can do this, so can I! And I did my 1st triathlon several months later. Seeing heavier people being active actually encouraged me to do the same! And now, 1 triathlon, 1 marathon, and 15 1/2 marathons later it still encourages me! When I see a big person at the gym or at a marathon, I think “Good for them!” So get moving people!

And Bob, I love what you said when you were defending Anna regarding Bonnie…You’re not there to be their friend! (Even though you often become friends). I like Anna, but I think she’s afraid to be tough on Bonnie, and Bonnie uses her age as an excuse not to get healthy. She acts like she’s 93 instead of 63! I hope the teams get mixed up a little so Bonnie can get some “inspiration” (i.e., kick in the butt!) from you or D.!

Watching this episode, kinda opened a wound I wasn’t expecting. When listening to Sunny’s story I was reminded of how I started on my own, non-healthy journey. Grade school. No friends, picked on, my only comfort was food & tv. As I got older humor became one of my defense mechanisms. I was so desperate for someone to care about me (because I couldn’t care about myself)that I buried who I was under food. At age 30, I’m a mother of two. I’m still overweight/obese, but I have been changing my eating habits and adding exercise for about 9 months. Last week after watching an episode of the BL, I went to the gym because I wanted to push myself to see what I could do. I was able to walk/jog a mile faster than I ever could in gym classes as a kid. It would be so much easier if I did have a stronger support system. But at some point, I had to start fighting for myself too. I’m not going to lie, I still worry about what people think and have the fear that if I’m not everything everyone else wants me to be, then I will end up alone. But in that gym with my ipod and positive thoughts cheering me on, I know I can accomplish my goals. The weight just isn’t going to come off as quickly as it does for those on the ranch. Bob, thank you for the positive motivation I find from you, the show, even the kinect game that I use. You all have given me the strength to recognize that how I was living wasn’t right, and the courage to fight for how I do want to live.

I had a hard time joining my gym. Now, I don’t give a crap what people say about me when I am there. I am there for me and not for them. I have my exercise in check!
But here I am in the south and those bad eating habits are HARD HARD HARD to work on. Especially when you HATE vegetables as much as I do. I always say I would change my tastebuds if I could.
I can’t imagine drinking that much soda though! I have 1 20oz bottle a day, I don’t drink coffee, so that is my caffeine. I have reduced it to a 16oz bottle and am hoping I can go down to a 12oz next week without getting those mindnumbing headaches.
Bob – you look great in some jeans, a cowboy shirt and hat, riding that bull! Looked like fun!!!

Sunny should take comfort in the fact that “karma’s a bitch”. Those girls who made fun of her might very well find themselves in the reversed role one day. Those girls will face similar challenges as their bodies mature, metabolism changes, have babies, etc… We don’t stay young and beautiful forever. Instead, we gain strength and wisdom (but you have to work for it) – and Sunny is achieving both.
Kudos to you both on a great week and a joyous moment at the weigh-in!

Bob,
I totally understand how Sunny felt about people making fun of her at the gym. If she can draw strength from those feelings, she will have won over those people’s low self esteem. Kudos to the whole entire black team! Keep it up!

I am so inspired by all of the contestants on the show. I am overweight myself and I eat healthy but don’t get the exercise I need to lose the weight. I stopped eating red meat and fried foods about 6 years ago when I developed IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I am also a narcoleptic and just don’t have the energy. When I do have the right medication in me, I try to exercise however I get a bad headache every time. I exercise thru it and have lost only 5 lbs during two weeks. The show gets me motivated and I do what I can after watching it. Bob, you are the best trainer and really care about the people you are helping. I love the compassion you give them.

Bob was it finally that BBQ place that made you leave your vegetarian ways behind?

I just love the bull riding and the hat. It was a fun week to watch. And Sunny ROCKED it. GO GIRL!!!!

bob, i watch the show every week and every season… i love this show… i continuously cry through the show. i look at the people on there and i am so proud of them and i wish i could be there. i am obese and i know that i cant do it on my own… i have tried so many times and failed. it makes me sick to look at myself and my selfworth is really horrible but when i watch your show i am so happy that they have you and that they were able to come there for your help. people are mean and i feel and know what sunny was talking about. i think that is one reason i dont like to go out in public i just want to say thank you to bob and all the trainers who help people like me!

I enjoy watching your encounters in the restaurant and real life encounters with Sunny last night. I love that you worked with her to enjoy her food and kept it healthy. I think we sometimes get in a rut and can’t see that hey healthy food can taste just as good as the junk. I like how you made Sunny’s work out into daily chores too. I respect what you said about the gym and thank you for being compassionate and willing to inspire me.

I felt bad for Sunny and her bad experience at the gym. I am not obese myself but it runs in my family so I always work out. When I see an overweight person in the gym my first thought is….”YAY!! They made it to the gym to work out.” I almost want to cheer for them but it’s a little too early in the morning for the perky cheerleader to appear. I am proud of them for being there when I know they must feel judged. If they do make eye contact I give them a big smile of encouragement. If they are next to me I will talk to them. I am so glad that you came to Texas with Sunny. I am a native Texan and it was cool to see you here ~ and riding that bull! Yeehaw!! You are an amazing trainer and you have helped so many people. It’s truly inspirational to watch you. Also ~ I think it was nice of you to back up Anna at weigh in when Bonnie was complaining about their rapport. Anna is doing a great job for her first year and even though I really miss Jillian, I think the new trainers are great. Thanks for sharing with us Bob!! ♥Mandi

Hey Bob i just like to say i love Biggest loser. I am a 38 year old stay at home mom and i weigh 295 pounds and im 5f 4in and I’d like to know how high my heart rate should be when im working out and how many calories i need to be eating? My hole family is over weight and i like to start the weight lost process so maybe they will fallow what i do.

I totally feel what Sunny was going through. I was laughted at and talked about when I was growing up they would call me names cause I was overweight growing up in school They laughed at me beat me up said I was so ugly and too fat to sit in class and that I should kill myself cause I was a waste of oxygen. They told me that I would never amount to anything, that I was a low life that I should not be aloowed to go out of the house. Do you know how bad I felt I went through depression at the age of 13. I am now 41 and I am still sturggling with my self esteme I am married so I did accomplish somethings in my life, I did go back to school and I had a wonderful job for 15 years but I had to give that up due to my eyesight now I am legally blind. but the I have lost 77 pounds only due to the fact that I had the gastric bypass surgery not that I wanted it but my doctor told me I needed it. If I had researched it I would not have gotten it done, I could have said no but then I felt like I was letting ppl down. so I went through with it its hard I got down to 214 on my wedding day but gained a little after the death of my mom which was 8 months ago. I still struggle with it trying to get myself back on track. I need something to motivate me to get me to exercise we are going to be joinning a guy soon Im not afraid to go to the guy I used to be but not I dont care what ppl think of me I think that way so that way I dont have to worry about them talking about me, if they dont like me SO WHAT.
Patty.

I LOVED the HAT! I wish I could ride the bull!
Lucky for me OnDemand helps me stay up to date on the show and I defineatly feel for sunny when she was in the gym. It is hard going in there knowing you are overweight and afraid to deal with people who might be judging you. But as nervous as I am I notice when I walk in the doors that I am not the only person.

Your show is a great motivation for me. Seeing these people who are larger than I am working it out hard in the gym for hours makes it easier for me to go do a quick hour of exercise after watching poor sunny push a truck and carry feed.

I was extermely happy you couldn’t see the HORRIBLE way I did the fire feet and mountain climbers during my workout! Better next time!

This season has been fierce so far! This was one of my all time favorite episodes. It really impressed me this week, how much honesty your job requires of you. It takes guts to say what needs to be said! I admire the personal investment that you make in people. Keep up the great work!

I can totally understand what sunny went thru at the gym. I switched to a new one because the trainers and other “muscle-heads” were discouraging and not encouraging. I actually had 2 people come up to me and tell me that if I dont pay for their program, I would stop comming in 6 months and then they walked away. I’m at a new gym with trainers who will help with the new equipment(for me)and encourage me when I come in. Makes me want to come back! I’ve been trying for 11 months now and have seen great results. Still have a way to go, but it has been a lifestyle change for my entire family!! I credit Biggest Loser for opening my eyes!!!

Bob, it is sad when those that are trying to change get judge so harshly. After giving birth to five children, including a set of twins, I am not in the shape that I would like to be. I try to make time to work out and I make better eating choices. But I still feel people looking at me like I’m worthless.

It was a great show and I was proud of Sunny! I have been to the gym many times and yes there are those few who treat it like a meat market and your not a choice piece of meat, you can feel them staring at you. I always tell myself I am where I need to be. I noticed the ones who give the bad vibes are usually not even working out, just there walking around chatting like it is a social hour.
The biggest help to me is the encouragment I get from so many more cheering me on, the trainers who work there or members working out at the same time as me. When people see me regualrly going to the gym, working hard, people start to notice and cheering me on! It far out weighs the negative people!

Bob, you totally rocked the cowboy hat!

i’m in australia, so haven’t seen the show
i’ve been trying to find the courage to go to a gym
i hate the way people look and judge, but i’m soo sick of being obese (after 5 children) it’s time to change
so it’s time to get brave

Dear Bob,
I have had a weird experience at a gym once. As I was talking to the owner about my reason for joining the gym (interviewed for joining?)I told him I wanted to drop 100 pounds in a year. Very doable. He laughed …and I left for another gym. As membership dropped he tried to get me to join up. NO! Another point to make is that there are no exercise clothes to wear in sports stores that super promote health. I asked the manager if some could be ordered as the people who need to exercise the most need something comfortable and wicking. He said sure and followed up. I didn’t have to wear strange colored sweats from “large ladies” stores anymore! He told me they flew off the racks!! He thanked me for asking for my needs to be met. Biggest Loser’s site doesn’t go above 2X (few of those). I’ve written to ask but so far nothing still. It is helpful to be proactive to get your needs met in getting the weight off. The gym called back and the store stocked comfortable clothing.

I think it’s very intimidating for someone who’s overweight to go to a gym. What these folks have said is unfortunately very true. I belonged to a gym for several years and really enjoyed it until it was sold and the new owners basically turned it into what I call a “meat market” for younger, very fit folks. (And actually, I wasn’t overweight, but just didn’t like the atmosphere there.) So, I turned a bedroom into my “workout” room and purchased some weights and a treadmill. That was about fifteen years ago and hundreds of miles ago. When I’m walking outside on favorite trails and see folks obviously overweight walking or jogging, I always make sure I let them know how much I admire them. I think the courage they show is so inspiring! Having been a senior citizen for a number of years now, I need all the inspiration I can get!

I loved this episode Bob and love you! Tough love is hard to take sometimes, escpecially when your working towards a fitness goal. I have learned through my experience how important the emotional side of it is to be and remain successful at weightloss. I loved how all the Trainers backed each other up and did not give into the drama of the participants and helped them talk out there emotions and not harbouring them inside. I look forward to the next episode.

Dear Bob, my advice to people like Sunny who are afraid of the gym and the possibility of people staring is to work with a trainer. I did this and had a wonderful guy who is studying PT as my trainer. He was excellent with “older” people. It helped me to get started the right way and have a series of things I could do with confidence because I knew the right way to do them! It stretched me financially, but it was worth it. I no longer work with a trainer and still go on my regular days. Most of the trainers now know me and are helpful and encouraging. Knowing I know how to do something and that like my gym t-shirt says, I’m “stronger than yesterday!”

Bob, you were AMAZING this week…it was honestly my favorite show to date…I can relate to Sunny in the gym…I am trying to get on the show because I need you…Seeing you on the bull made me see yet again that there is nothing you would not do for your team…did you not jump off of a building a couple of seasons ago…I love You and The Biggest Loser…you are an inspiration to so many people..Lisa Malone, Dalton, Ga.

Dear Bob,

This weeks episode was amazing on various levels. I totally understood Sunny!! I have a membership at a gym and rarely go. I too am very aprehensive about goin gin there and owning it. Its very difficult for me, I have always been a timid person despite the way I act around friends and family. New things petrify me to the point I developed axiety. Like John, I too am a control freak, always controlling every aspect of my life, and I was amazed at how genuinely free he felt once you called him out.

I am definately struggling right now to get back my motivation and hope to find it soon!!!! one last note…. You go Cowboy!!, you looked tre chic in that cowboy hat…;-)

Luv ya!!
Mari

I’ve learned that it’s easier to focus on yourself than other people, no one else in that gym matters apart from yourself and your trainer if you have one, if there’s no trainer you should be training yourself and pushing yourself.

See, that’s something good I learned from the TV…

Hey Bob:

I am not quite as heavy as Sunny but have that same fear of people staring at me in the gym….or wherever. I have a very high profile corporate job and meet with many important people in the health care arena. I have found food very comforting in a very uncertain environment (re: healthcare reform and corporate downsizing) and find myself gaining more and more weight…..NO MORE!!!

Thanks for all that you do. You really are an inspiration and I am encouraged by this blog post.

Bob, I literally laughed out loud when you said there wasn’t anything for you to eat at Rudy’s. My hubby and son LOVE that place, and I say the same thing to myself everytime…not my favorite place. But, turkey breast and pickles, that’s what I eat, everytime (and then endure a headache from the salt).

Twas a hoot to see you in my neck of the woods, though!

I haven’t read all the comments but there was one thing in this episode that made me and even bigger Bob Harper fan. When you defended Anna, I was extremely happy you spoke up. Anna has not had an easy time with the hand she was dealt and I have been impressed with her poise and her growing skill. Bonnie just wants to find an excuse not to get out of her comfort zone. I turned 60 this year and am attempting to do the Goofy Challenge in Disney in January. (half-marathon on Sat. Full marathon on Sunday.) I am still Obese but I will finish and I will be out of my comfort zone. I just pray that I would have one-week of training with any of the BL trainers. I like Vinny deflect the comments by putting myself down before they can. Anyway, thank you for showing so much integrity.

Our Y has a “beginner’s area” that is screened from the rest of the gym, which is actually very large. It has a couple bicycles, ellipticals, and treadmills, as well as a nice selection of circuit weights. It was very nice to go there when my wife and I started working out there. I’d recommend all gyms set up areas like that.

When I see an overweight person at the gym…I’m PROUD of them!!!

i agree! people are very rude! i started to work out at the community college that i attend and i ended up dropping the fitness room course because i got laughed at. it embarrassed me terribly. i know that i am heavy but people dont need to be pointing it out everytime i turn around.

Bob, I felt for Sunny as well. I know all too well what it is like to walk into a room or a restaurant or a store or anywhere for that matter and have people stare at you as though you were an alien. Like in this country there aren’t many obese people! I’m on my way back down weight wise, but I do know how cruel people can be and it’s a shame! The very people laughing at overweight or obese people aren’t as perfect as they think they are or they wouldn’t laugh at other people. They obviously don’t know or don’t care how something like that can affect someone for the rest of their lives. I still have bad memories of being laughed at, slapped in my face, and called names as a child by other kids who enjoyed making fun of the “fat kid”.

It was so amazing to see you out of your comfort zone! You are an amazing trainer Bob. I hope to one day be lucky enough to make it on the ranch. Until then, I have bypassed the horrible looks at the gym that a 400+ lb woman gets by saving my money and putting a small gym in my own house. Its still a struggle, but at least I dont have to worry about what everyone is saying about me while I try to save my own life. I cried with Sunny as she relived that moment, because I have lived it with her many times over. Thanks for all your amazing work, Bob!

That’s why I love my crossfit box! Crossfitters support each and everyone. When workouts are done and I am still running someone doubles back and picks me up to give me the push to finish my run! CF rules!

Bob you were to funny on that bull but I must admit it would have been more fun to watch if you fell off . I wondered why you got so mean to sunny on the ranch though and then turned into a softy in Texas. You got barbeque and saw her family and had some fun . I can’t believe you had her work out so hard out in the heat though . This was one of our hottest summers in a long time. It was great to see the results on the scale for sure go SUNNY and your right don’t mess with TEXAS and you did.lol Come back soon.

I’ve been living in TX for over 12 years, from Louisiana originally, and one thing that stuck out to me was the comment about how eating healthy was torture from one of Sunny’s family members. Down here, eating is the main source of socialization and I know I receive lots of resistance when trying to eat healthier. People roll their eyes as if they are insulted that I would try to lose weight. It’s really sad and I know it’s played a big part in my own obesity. I’m inspired by you, Bob. Thank you.

Hi Bob! I just sent for your DVD. Can’t wait to start it. I watch BL every week faithfully. If I miss it, I watch it the next day online. I just started my journey this past Monday. Already lost 5 lbs and am so psyched. Everyone on that show is a true inspiration and motivator for me. I don’t complain about the aches and pains cuz I know it’s accomplishing my goal that’s important. Tonite is my first eating out and I already have my calories and points (joined Weight Watchers) ready for when I get there. I know what I’m ordering and I’m good to go! I know what Sunny was feeling when she was at the gym. I’d see all these skinny young girls (I’m 56) look at me and I felt intimidated and embarrassed. But right now, I don’t care. I’ve worked thru that and move ahead. I’m not there to win a popularity contest. This is for me. What they think doesn’t matter to me. It’s what I think! I finally got disgusted with myself and I’m mad now. And it’s working. My 5# loss is a great accomplishment that I’m proud of as I did that in just 5 days; but I know there will be weeks I don’t lose or lose very little. When I stall, that’s when I get real mad and work all the harder. My mind is set and I’m on a roll (without eating one! lol). Love you, Bob! You’re a great motivator.

Bob, My daughter is almost 16 is now morbidly overweight, when I ask her to walk with me, or bike ride, or go to the gym, she won’t. People will make fun,and point. She was slightly over weight as a little girl and when I enrolled her in gymnastic’s some nasty little child about 5 came up to her and said, YOU ARE TO FAT TO BE HERE. I could not get her to go back. She is playing basketball in high school, but now she only wants to sit on the bench, because some boy’s decided to make jokes when she ran down the court, and kept calling out MOOOOO. Watching you has helped, she understands she’s not alone, And I appreciate it. We continue to watch TBL, hoping that one day, it will click for her too… Thanks BOB!

Bob, I felt Sunny’s family was extemely insensitive to both her trying to lose weight and to you being a guest with vegetarian dietary needs. To go to what I call a ‘feeding trough’ was rude and insensitive, whether or not they meant it to be. I’ve been to Texas and if I can help it, will never go there again. As hard as you try to get healthy food, they look at you like you are freak if you don’t eat meat (and lots of it), along with fried everything.

I am always in awe of you and how hard you work. I wish I had somebody to push me that hard. I’m not fat, but I tend to get lazy and not get to the gym or skip a run more often than not. My husband is pretty good, but sometimes I need a kick in the pants.

My overall feelings were the same- how much impact we can have on people’s lives with a casual word or two. Those girls probably never again thought about what they did to Sunny,but she carried it with her for years. I took the opportunity to talk about that with my kids, who were watching with me. How a moment of taking out your negative feelings on someone else can have a huge impact, and also the reverse- that you can make someone’s day with a little kindness. Great episode

I have admired overweight people in the past at the gym being there and trying to make a move, to do something to start somewhere. I have walked by countless people and wanted to say something to encourage them, but don’t want to make them feel bad, or whatever. I would love to say something, but is it better not to? And if you do say something what do you say? I would appreciate the feed back.

Bob, thanks for saying it! I cringe walking in to the gym because of those people and I am guilty of it myself even though I’m in that boat where I’m new to the gym and completely intimidated of the people in there and I’ve got it in my mind they are judging me. I’ve been paying for a gym membership for two years now and can count on one hand the number of times I’ve actually used it. I think it’s important to realize that we all start somewhere.

Hey Bob! Sunny made such a wonderful break through. Was glad to see it for her. Her going home helped the audience see what kind of support system people need. I was so surprised, though, that they took you to the Bar-b-q resturant. I was as shocked them taking you there as they were in hearing you say that you couldn’t eat any of that food! So funny. Glad you found something you’all could eat. You do look good in the cowboy hat. And you are from Tennessee? I didn’t know that. I’ve lived in TN since 1975. Great show! The Biggest Loser inspires me and am always glad to see people getting healthy!

I love each and every week of the biggest loser. I am in awe of what life changes these people are able to make! One thing that I got from this episode is (is it Betty? the older lady on the Blue team) needs a wake-up call. If she thinks Anna is hard on her………she should work with one of you guys! Anna is so sweet and soft spoken–there are times I am yelling at the television telling her to let them have it and she is too nice!! That woman is trying hard to not relinquish control of her life/body to anyone and she wants to set the rules! NOT WORKING!! As Dr. Phil would say……..”How’s that been working for you?” I think maybe there needs to be a week where they change off trainers for the week and she gets you all to herself!!

I was amazed at how much weight Sunny lost this week. It was awesome! Great job to both of you! xoxo

I live a similar situation at this time, I began gym training and i have to lose weight. I see people who laughing at me and it makes me so sad and i feel like i’m nothing to do there. But I’ll go to the gym and i try to ignore them.

Bob you and the black team are my insparation. Love you!

I was a very fit and active child and teenager. Really, I was an elite athlete having been invited to the Olympic Training Center twice for my athletic accomplishments. However, due to circumstances in my life, I gained weight, lost weight, gained weight, lost weight, etc. etc. etc. I thought I had finally won the battle when I started exercising again and I lost 72 lbs. over 2 years. But, here I sit, having gained all the weight back and starting the process all over again. It is very hard to see people look at me the way I am now. It’s amazing to see you and what you do for everyone. As for the last episode….I was so disappointed with the attitude Bonnie was showing. It made me sick to see her taking advantage of her opportunity to be there and not making the most of it.

@alleesha…I hear you, sister. I’ve never been a fan of going to the gym, and have often felt that I’d rather stick forks in my eyes than go, largely because of feeling self-conscious, like other people were looking at me. I’m so not a small girl. BUT here’s my story…I’ve always been overweight, and I’ve recently been diagnosed with a thyroid problem, and I had a broken ankle which required two surgeries to fix, and while I recouped from the ankle and couldn’t really walk my metabolism went down the toilet, and it’s become so hard for me to get it back. The ONLY WAY that I’ve been able to get on the rebound with this–and I am on the rebound now–is by going to the gym where I can get in some mega-workouts (if only I had an arc trainer at home…), and NOT letting other people run my life for me. Because if I didn’t, I could blame the thyroid and the ankle and the mean girls at the gym but at the end of the day, it’s still my responsibility to run my own life. And that? Is something I’m not giving up without a fight. I was on the brink of resignation, and I’ve still got a way to go but 30 pounds later I can tell you the fight is worth it. Good luck.

Well I agree that people can most certainly be cruel. But happen to also think that a show like biggest loser sometimes perpetuates that. I’m an overweight person trying to get healthy and I recently made the decision to go to the gym. Biggest loser actually inspired that forward movement. But I’m not depressed or sad or somehow view myself as sub human. In fact I’m not even unhealthy. My interest in losing weight is preventative and it is simply because I want to stay healthy. There is no vanity involved. Because I know I am beautiful. I’ve wanted to try and get on the biggest loser but I stop myself because based on the types of contestants I see I feel like I would have too much confidence for the show. And I don’t mean that negatively Its just what I get from watching. When Courtney got voted off and they showed her audition video I was so offended. She actually said “a person who wants to be in love doesn’t look like this.” Is that suppose to imply that overweight people are not worthy of being in love or even worse it perpetuates the stereotype that overweight women are doomed to be single! Well let me introduce myself……I’m a twenty something ENGAGED overweight women with goals And a life that doesn’t center around how fat I am! I’m loved in love and happy. I just need to lead a more active lifestyle. Perhaps if more people like that were represented the bullying of overweight people might stop. Maybe if we as individuals stop treating ourselves as second class others would stop treating us that way. I belong in the gym. And so does anyone else persuing a healthier lifestyle.

I was very happy for Sunny!! I think she needed the time alone with you. I remember the days when I used to feel funny going to a gym….so many skinny girls there just trying to keep themselves skinny! As I got older I got wiser. I am 59, can afford to lose some pounds, I do group personal Kettlebell training with people half my age and sometimes out do them:-) I didn’t have anyone like you help me to get over that hill of feeling like I was being looked at for all the wrong reasons but I did master it.
Loved seeing you on the bull….I rode it when I was about 53 years old. I did not make it to the end and I held on for dear life with two hands!!! I could not let go…it was so funny but my friends dared me to do it.
I love watching the Biggest Loser but I would also like to see a tape measure instead of a scale….also a program for people like me that need a butt kicking workout to get rid of the last 20!! Come visit my little local gym….SFC….great owners and great trainers!!

Hi Bob!
Just read your post on facebook …. the tough love you showed Sunny really paid off she had an amazing weight loss this week. I loved that the show sent you to her hometown I don’t believe she would have survived the BBQ place. Her family is there for support but I don’t think anyone would have stopped her from ordering the ribs! To see the look on your face when you looked at the menu was priceless! I laughed out loud when you said I guess I won’t be eating You rode that bull like you had done it a thousand times … we could see your thigh muscles getting a good workout in those jeans you were wearing…lol I also liked how you had Anna’s back at the weigh in when Edna made her snide comment about Anna. I would like to see Edna if she had Jillian screaming in her face ….lol Keep doing what you do best!

I am so glad that you and Sunny brought up the issue of people staring and laughing at the gym. You are right; fitness people are wonderful, and the most supportive if you stick with it keep going back to the gym. Working out as a fat person is like asking the fat girl to dance. You’re really self-conscious, and you wonder why you’re doing it, but if you keep on, there is no fat girl anymore! If that makes any sense at all…

Please post your thoughts on Bonnie. I find her extremely unappreciative of Anna’s coaching, and I can only imagine how she would feel if you and Jillian were her trainers.

Bob,
I had an incident the other day. I went and sat in the sauna, and there were kids that kept looking in at me like i was some kind of freak show in a cage. And i could hear them talking on the other side of the door about, “I can’t go in there, there’s a fat lady in there.” “She shouldn’t even be in there in that bathing suit.” And I left crying, and it took everything in me to not go straight to the store and buy a pint of icecream and “fix my pain”. I did however go home and have a cup of coffee with my husband, and calmed down. So thank you so much for talking abou this today.

We can’t imagine being anywhere but in front of the tv on Tuesday eve! Really do enjoy the shows, BUT Bonnie needs to put up or shut up!!! I am her age, slightly overweight, have just gotten out of a cast as I broke my foot in 3 places, and have gotten right back to walking daily. She is not there to be babied and I wonder how she got picked! Somebodies picker is out of whack!! She is not motivating us at home, just making us angry that she is taking up precious space.
Mr Bob, Western is your style!!! I am very disappointed that you and your group dropped out of the Cruise to Lose!! My daughter and I are still going but she really needed you….we both do!

Bob, come on now Sugar Britches….last season you bungie jumped off of a building in NZ and conquered a fear of heights, but watching you mount that mechanical bull was delightful! Congrats to Sunny for all her hard work and dedication. But the scene that struck a chord with me personally was when you managed to help Joe overcome his fear of water and he swam! Now that was momentous! I too have that same fear and not sure I could ever overcome it, even with Bob Harper there telling me that I could do it, but it would at least make me give it another try. So, a big BRAVO to Joe!

Jennifer is a shining example of learning how to adjust to obstacles (her injury) and achieve success. Bonnie could learn a lot from Jennifer, who has not once whined or used her injury as an excuse not to do something or face up to anything. I admire Jennifer.

I also admire Becky not only for her steady weight loss and determination, but for her patience. Becky seems kind of left to do it on her own, because Bonnie’s stubbornness, whining and complaining seems to occupy a lot of Anna’s time, which leaves less time for Anna to give Becky equal attention. That part is getting more and more frustrating to watch every episode. So a word to Becky, keep it up sweetie, you’re hard work and determination has not gone unnoticed and even though Anna is forced to spend more time that she should have to coaxing Bonnie, I’m sure she notices too. Anna is a trained professional who deserves a lot more respect than she’s getting from Bonnie.

Dolvett – you are the man! When the compassion comes out, I see elements of Bob in you, but it’s your personality that makes it your own. However, when the toughness starts coming out, if I were one of the contestants, I would have flashbacks of Lou Gossett, Jr. playing the DI in An Officer and A Gentleman. Gotta love that combination!!!! A workout session with you would be one to truly appreciate!

I live in Texas not far from Frisco and I’ve been to Rudy’s once. I have to say that I disagree with the comment regarding how difficult it is to eat healthy in the south. One thing I can say about Frisco and surrounding areas is that there is alot of diversity in the resturant choices in this area. If someone wants to eat healthy there is a vast selection of food choices and they have no excuse.

I loved your comment about Anna and Bonnie – no, you’re not there to be their friend. I would encourage you to get Anna to talk to Bonnie about how she’s feeling. Anna has jumped to conclusions about the source of Bonnie’s issues. Other than that, I’m glad Anna is being tough with her. How do people like Bonnie get on the show!!

Bob,
I wish the producers would stop introducing stupid gimics that are either aimed at making your job harder or shocking you somehow. Always maintain your integrity, Bob Harper! For those reading this that do not know what to say to encourage others, how about trying one of the following: “Hi.;” “I haven’t seen you here before. My name is ___;” “I admire your pace/effort/stamina;” “Keep up the good work;” etc… These have all been said to me at one time or another while working out, helping me feel that I belong.

People are very cruel about weight i know i am big but i have no feeling in my stomach and i haave tried every diet and it’s to the point that if i can’t lose you can either look at me or not.. I have giving up. It’s to the point at times i wish that i would just die so i do not embarras my family anymore.

Melissa, darling, no one can tell you to “not” feel the way you do, only you can determine that, but know that you are worth not giving up on. I felt awfully close to that about three years ago, but changed it.

I went back to college at age 43 with type 2 diabetes, diabetic ulcers on my legs, and water retention in my ankles and feet to the point that it put me in a wheelchair. During the Christmas break my first year I visited the doctor who said either I had to make some changes or face the likely outcome of having my left foot amputated in the near future. Even that news didn’t sink in right away. A few weeks later, just after my 44th birthday, I was at school in my wheelchair and watching all the students go by and having fun, including the non-traditional students around my age.

Something happened, the light came on or the bells and whistles went off, but I finally got it! I thought to myself, “I am too young to feel this damn old.” So, that’s when I decided I had to do something. I only live less than a half a mile from the campus, so I parked that chair, told everyone it was broke, and I started walking back and forth to school every day rain or shine. At first, it was incredibly painful and took what felt like forever to walk such a short distance, but as time went by each trip got easier. I also altered my diet like I should have done in the first place – and since then, (yes, I have slid backwards sometimes, but always managed to regain control and get back on track) I have lost 70 pounds and have no more circulation problems and no more ulcers.

I still have type 2, but that will go away too. I am confident! I donated that motorized chair to charity and have no intention of ever looking back. I still have a ways to go to reach my goal weight, but I’m happy and have learned to be proud of myself. It’s never easy at first, but take small steps and it will happen. Trust yourself and have faith in yourself and good things WILL happen. I wish I had better words to offer, but just know that you are not alone and you are worthy of so many precious things.

Aren’t you a vegan (or sometimes vegan). It kind of makes me sad for you when you found yourself in the horrible BBQ place. I am an aspiring vegan and I need to go to Texas for work every year and inevitably I find myself in a similar BBQ joint at least once per year. There really is nothing to eat. I once ordered greenbeans and they had BACON! Not to mention Mac’n'cheese is considered a vegetable?! Glad to see you were able to help Sunny find something half decent to eat. Loved her family members face when you said “places like this are NOT in Sunny’s future”! Exactly!

Bob the only thing that really stuck out to me is that I wondered why the black team is trying to make the one girl, dont remember her name, seem like she was mental. I am not really seeing the reasons for this. Is she crazy? The other thing is that the Red team seems to close to each other but the Black team is back biting and cutting each other down for one reason or another. Kind of sad to me.

First of all, Bob, let me just say that you should wear a cowboy hat more often. Second, Bob and Jillian helped inspire me to lose almost 70 pounds. It has been a long journey, but I want to encourage all of you that it CAN be done! I have a 2 1/2 year old and I work 2 jobs. It takes discipline and effort every day, being conscious about what I put or don’t put in my body, and the choice to exercise over sitting down on the couch when I get home from work. But making those healthy choices and putting in the hard work, each day, has changed my life in every facet. Not only am I healthy and feel GREAT about how I look (@130 lbs) I know that I am creating a legacy of happiness and health for my family. I have been so inspired by BL! Thank you thank you thank you!

Bob

I understand how Sunny feels because I can relate to her. I have gone to 3 different gyms because of the people that were making fun of me and making rude comments and gestures at me. They think they are superior when they are really just bullies. But their comments and gestures really do hurt and make it more difficult to continue.

Other than my weight, people make fun of my appearance. I had cancer when i was a child and it caused certain features on my face. People stare and make fun of me for that.. So when I go to a gym, people are also talking about my face and making faces at me to imitate how I look. Having to deal with people like that everywhere I go makes it harder for me to stay motivated and go to public places such as a gym.

Thank you for believing in all the people that are like Sunny and inspiring them to be healthier.

Hi Bob

Loved this episode. Thought you looked pretty hot in the hat and did great on that bull. And Sunny? Way to go girl! She really did pull out all stops.

The one thing that did disappoint me a bit was when she won. I don’t know if it’s editing, and even if it isn’t, I will always love you Bob, but I didn’t agree with you tearing a strip out of her for it. I would’ve celebrated too, but not just for the reasons you yelled at her for. One of the reasons I like your style so much is because you are open minded and try to see all sides of things. There were a lot of reasons to celebrate a win like this, especially when she didn’t do anything to win it really. I would’ve celebrated not so much to see my family (though I’m sure, like Sunny, I would be missing them like crazy), but for the fantastic opportunity she was given. She got you, the trainer, on her own for a full week. She got a chance to see HOW she could do it all at home instead of being thrust into it blind after being voted out. She got to see what kind of support she had and what she would be facing. She also got a chance to prove it once and for all that she had it in her. And these people are mostly on BL because they always do for others instead of themselves and in this she got to do for others WHILE doing for herself. I would think that would be empowering for her. And I’m not going to lie. If I was Sunny, I would never feel comfortable just sitting on that couch snacking again without thinking you were going to come around the corner and rip my bag o chips out of my hand and make me do 50 pushups after having you in my house! So just that alone would keep me on track. Haha. I just wish you’d chatted with her before laying into her about it. (though maybe you did and she was just happy to see her family.)

All in all, I love the show, still miss Jillian (though I think the other two are doing great), and I think you are the best. Thanks for all you guys do for everyone out there. Even those of us in Canada.

Bob,

I just love how you are with your trainees. I used to watch the biggest loser a few years ago but I could not justify sitting on my couch and eating junk food while these people worked their tails off to get healthy so I quit watching it. Back in June I have started to eat healthier, count my calorie intake and exercise. I can’t afford a Gym so I don’t get that pleasure but I do stuff at home. Since I have started this I have lost 37 lbs and several inches. Its a great feeling! Well when I heard about the new season coming on, I decided to start watching it again. Shoot maybe I could learn a thing or 2 from it. but this time a friend gave me an idea and several of us used to do it together through FB but I can’t anymore due to computer access and being able to watch the show at the same time. Any how during every commercial break you get up and work out for the whole 3 mins and 30 secs. and I love doing that! my 9 year daughter is doing it with me as well!

I would love just love to be able to train with you lol. I told my daughter while we were watching this past Tuesday show that It would be so awesome to have you as a trainer and she looked at me like I was nuts. She still can’t believe to this day you told Jennifer you would break her other leg if she did push herself even harder. I told her that is just how Bob Harper is, but look Jennifer did push herself and got it done! But then she just laughed watching you ride the bull for Sunny lol and said oh he is so gonna give it to her at the gym tomorrow hehe. But to relate to Sunny and being made fun of about her weight me and my 9 year old can both relate, people of this world are so cruel. I was over weight most child hood and then when in high school I joined the swim team and lost most of it. but growing up I was picked on all the time about it to the point I just didn’t care. Now before I decided to make my lifestyle change I was always asked if I was pregnant again.. umm NO i am not but thanks for asking was my normal response and showed no emotion but inside I was just dying. My daughter is 9 and she was picked on by my brothers family about being a “big fat pig” and “always stuffing her face” She cried for days and I could not get her to eat for a week. That killed me. That is when I knew something had to be done for the both of us. So I am cooking healthier, my daughter has lost 14lbs and looks great! She is now more confident than ever and now the family members that have picked on her are now jealous of her. I have shared with them what we are doing but they don’t have the will power to do it themselves.

I guess I just want to say yes, the people at the Ranch have a great opportunity in front of them but us here at the house can do what they do with the dedication and the hard work

(not sure you will ever read this but I had to share).

I enjoyed watching that episode. You on the bull was priceless. I would have been gripping the thing like there was no tomorrow and irritating my carpal tunnel! I find it incredibly sad that people will mock those trying to get in to shape. I just ran in a race and kudos to all who participated – all shapes and sizes!

That small group of mean people (mostly girls) kept me out of the gym for YEARS. I look back and reflect on those feelings and get so angry. Not at them but at myself for waisting time in My LIfe and allowing them to do so. It took over twenty years for me to get the courage to just go in.
For me that life changing moment was hiring a personal trainer, she help put the seed inside me to want more for myself and put myself first. At the end of the day it was I who had to make the steps and do it but with out her I’m not sure if I would of done it.

You have the best job in the world. To effect a persons life in such a postive way is such a great thing. Its given me a new goal to shoot for thats for sure.

I thought that was a great episode. And it really showed how anywhere you are, there is always something you can use, or do to be active. I wish it wasn’t so hard. The show is super inspiring yet something still holds my husband and I back. I can’t figure out what it is!! Thank you for still being on the show and helping so many people all over the world. Now where’s the updated blog???
I’d like to read your thoughts about last weeks episode!!!! You really opened up, and I also felt you were passionate about John’s behavior. I think he reminds you of Eric?? And he only has his eye on the prize and not the “afterlife” of it all. I’ll never forget that episode, where you had Eric pull you around in a furniture dolly…..lol. See? You can use anything to be active! I think I imagine it to be so in my head, but I need to put mind to body and M.O.V.E.! Thanks Bob!

Loved watching you ride the mechanical bull!
I remember this episode like it was just yesterday. It was one of my favorites for this season