Biggest Loser Fancast

We talk about Erica's surgery and now she has come out to talk about it and share some pictures. Check out the story at

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/erica-lugo-shares-photos-360-191300169.html

I spent some time tonight looking for news on the Biggest Loser coming back in 2021, but at least according to Google and from what I could see on the USA network site, I didn't see any news confirming the show would be coming back.

With the biggest loser still in hiatus (THANKS COVID) there isn't much news on a new season I thought I'd share something I found.

This is an amazing piece of technology for $99.

• Track your ALL DAY activity
• Track your heart rate
• Track Your Sleep
• There are SEVEN different Sports Modes
• Receive calls and text messages
• Get personalized guidance and insights based on accurate information
• See exactly what is working and what is not with progress and history charts.
• Seven Day Battery life

I know that this unit doesn't have the blood oxygen level monitoring that some of the latest gadgets do, but you can buy a blood level oxygen device for much less than you think. If you want something a bit more fancy with an app, that's available as well.

Even with buying that separately its less than an Apple Watch or the Latest Fitbit

When you use the link www.supportthisshow.com/fittrack you can get the Atria Fitness tracker for $99

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Erica Lugo has decided to undergo surgery to remove her loose skin.

The Biggest Loser trainer, who lost 160 lbs. and frequently shares candid posts about her fitness journey, revealed on Friday that although she’s had an “okay relationship” with her loose skin, nothing she’s done has been able to stop it from continuing to build up on her body.

“Real, scary and raw transparency post. Nervous AF as I type and share,” she wrote on social media. “I’ve worked really hard to lose 160 lbs. I’m proud of the muscle I’ve built and I’m more proud that I’ve been able to keep the weight off for 5 years.”

“Loose skin has been apart of my journey for 5 years. I’ve always been okay with it. It’s been my battle scar, but the more I begin to build muscle and get leaner I get the more loose skin builds up. No amount of exercise or nutrition will help the loose skin pockets on my hips and stomach,” she explained.

Noting that it “wasn’t an easy decision,” Lugo said the surgery has been “something I’ve researched for years.”

“I’ve been back and forth for years and I’m finally scheduled Sept 22nd.

“I’ve spent too many years never wearing bikinis because I felt I shouldn’t,” she wrote alongside one bathing suit snap. “But ya know what? This body lost 150 lbs. This body created life. This body beat cancer. This body is working through an auto immune disorder. This body is worthy despite society standards and my own negative self-chat and it felt good to slip on a bikini for the first time in years and truly be COMFORTABLE.”

Lugo also went on to slam some of the harsh criticism she received about her loose skin.

“This past week I have read more comments towards myself and other woman about our bodies and our confidence and worth based off how we chose to show our confidence and OUR bodies,” she wrote later that month, noting that while she didn’t have “six pack abs” or “the most toned upper body,” her body doesn’t deserve to be criticized.

“Instead I have loose skin from losing 150 lbs. and having a baby. Instead It’s harder for me to lose and tone because I had and beat thyroid cancer and my body doesn’t process hormones like a ‘normal’ hormonal regulation system should,” she said. “Let people be proud of their bodies in progress. We are all trying to be happier, stronger and better versions of ourselves and how we chose to show or acknowledge that is up to US. Not YOU.”

Lugo joined the USA reboot of The Biggest Loser this past year and previously told PEOPLE that she often talks with contestants about loose skin.

“So many people always ask, and I tell them, ‘Don’t let that be the thing that stops you,’ ” she said. “If you scroll through my Instagram, I’m like, yeah, here’s my stretch marks and here’s my loose skin. This is who I am and that’s my story, so I just own it.”

We need to keep motivated as we wait for season two of the biggest loser.

I saw this bonus clip on their website. I found it interesting that more than one contestant did self deprecating humor (I do this too).

I'm listening to a book called Chasing Cupcakes that really helps you work on the mental challenges of weight loss. We so often insert limiting beliefs based on our past.

The past is THE PAST. Don't let your past come back into your present or it will sabotage your future.

Check out the audio book on Audible (you can get it for free if you're new to audible). It's also available on Amazon.

The season was coming to an end. Here are some things I loved about.

The before and after pictures are amazing. Sure we normal people can't take months off to exercise non stop, but we see if we don't give up and stay focused - weight loss is important.

I had said before the episode that Kyle might be a sneak in winner. He lost 86 lbs. If Micah had a mistep, Kyle might've been able to step in and win. I always poked fun at coach Jim running out of gas, but yet he was consistently losing double digits over and over. I said if he could keep up his consistency, I could see him beating Micah and that is exactly what happened. Jim lost 144 lbs.

Congrats to coach Jim. that is an amazing accomplishment. He is now running with his team that he coaches.

Jim lost 37.4%

Micah lost 30.37%

Kyle lost 28.48%

Early in the season, I said I thought Megan was flyng under the radar and would be a contender and she was. She lost 84 lbs and was the at home winner.

While you could look at Shey and say "She only lost 17 lbs" I personally would take a 17 lbs weight loss.

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This was my favorite show of the season.

The contestants watch videos from when they first arrived. This was so powerful. Coach Jim has lost a ton of weight (they all have). Micah said he hated the guy (his fat version) in the video. It was moving

Steve said something powerful. Don't try to be perfect as nobody is perfect. Don't think "I'll be happy if I can get to (target weight) as many times you get there and there is a new goal. Enjoy the journey and be proud of yourself.

Bob had a great bonus clip where he mentioned to take care of yourself and "be selfish." Micah has stated he will join AA when he gets home. This is an amazing step.

Everyone does the original challenge.

Micah went from 14 minutes to 9 minutes (35.46% reduction)

Kyle went from 16 minutes to 11 minutes (30.17% reduction)

Coach Jim went from 20 minutes to 12 minutes (36.79% reduction)

Coach Jim was again on top of the board followed by Micah and Kyle which meant Terri was going home. She did an amazing job pushing through her injury. Be sure to watch the end of the show she looks amazing.

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Steve and Micah have a chat and Steve points out that he doesn't feel Micah is giving his all. He's not going 100%. Instead of being offended, Micah thinks on this and comes out stronger.

The contestants are down to a few episodes. They are going home. Are they ready for the triggers? To inspire them they get messages from home.

• Jim's wife doesn't want to do this without you. 
• Micah's mom told him to choose life, and ask for forgiveness

Coach Jim lost his challenge cause it was hard. Shocking...

Micah wins the challenge and when he goes 100% he's hard to beat.

Jim 3.33%

Jim has dropped double digits consistently. He may tap out on challenges, but he is obviously not tapping out on following the food guidelines, and staying focused.

Micah 2.97%

Teri 2.83%

Kyle 2.77%

Kristi 2.27% (I'm sorry Kristi you are not the biggest loser)

There is one more weigh in before the finale.

If Micah didn't have the 1 lb advantage he would have gone home. So when you are exercising, or eating, you only have that time on the treadmill once.

You can't go back in time and change your workout. When you sit down to eat, you can't go back and undo your band choices.

In today's bonus tip from Bob, he mentions you need to be the best you. You can't match the person on the magazine (cause the people on the magazine don't look like that in real life). Stay focused, stay committed, and give 100%.

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We are down to Jim, Kyle, Micah, Terri, Kristi, and Kim.

This week exercise is not in teams, and its every person for themselves. They each get some alone time and again, Micah needs to be very careful as he drinks a ton when he is home and Bob wants him to get help when he gets home.

The bottom line is now that they are solo on the show, they are going to be solo at home and have to be prepared for the challenges and triggers.

Teri was exercising with one foot. Kim almost beat everyone, and outlasted "the big guys."

When it came time for the weigh in

Jim

-10

3.23%

total 85 lbs

Kyle

-7

3.08%

Total 49 lbs

Micah

-8

2.89% (total not given)

Terri

-6

2.75% 

Total 44 lbs with one foot

Kristi

-6

2.65%

Total 44 lbs

Kim

-4 lbs

1.90%

Total 35 lbs

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