Comments on: Biggest Loser 7: Ron Morelli

By: Elise

Elise — Fri, 29 May 2009 13:59:55 +0000

I absolutely loved Ron and Mike and they were the main reason I watched the show. The relationship they had should be held as an example to all fathers and sons. The loving bond between them was something to see and I am glad for their success in losing weight.

It’s a game and Ron played it to the best of his ability. Isn’t that what it’s all about? Losing and winning at the same time?

I would have loved to have met them and talked to them to get some inspiration and motivation.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 May 2009 17:01:58 +0000

Trying to make amends with his boys??????????????????

Would you say the same thing about a child molester, NO, because the kids are damaged for life right. Well guess what sister, his kids will fall back into their old habits GUARANTEED. He has demolished them, picture all the ridicule they have endured because of their dad and his terrible parenting. Picture how hard it will be for them to maintain a healthy weight, because of how they were raised. It will be nearly impossible, all they have known and been taught from birth is to eat until stuffed to the brim. Pack as much food in as possible, then lie on the couch to digest. They have more struggles ahead that people don’t realize because of their fathers child abuse. Everyone just sees them saying, “Oh I will never go back to that lifestyle again.” They don’t realize that after the finale, and the lights go down, they will be on their own again. If they can keep it up that would be good, but I personally think with their genetics and all of the bad habits they have learned from their dad, that would be impossible.

By: bubbette

bubbette — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:04:37 +0000

ron did a great job. he has inspired so many people. hope he continues to do well people should quit bassing him. he is at least trying to make amends for what he did to his boys.

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:45:28 +0000

First off, GASTRIC BYPASS IS THE EASY WAY OUT! You wouldn’t say that if the patients actually worked out to lose weight. Instead of just relying on the fact that their stomach is small. That’s why all these obese people turn to it, it’s the EASY way out. Can you imagine what your so called “people” would go through if they actually had to put the fork down and start moving and running on their own! Wouldn’t you agree that it’s the harder way to start working out on their own. And if you don’t how could you be so unintellegent? Why don’t you ask them which is harder? The truth of the matter is that it is easier to get cut up rather than actually having to put work in yourself. Obviously, or they would choose to work out, RIGHT?

By: SueW

SueW — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:38:53 +0000

Gastric bypass IS NOT the “easy way out”. You would not say this if you knew what those patients go through, even the successful ones. Ron had a BMI over 50 when he got his bypass. According to a 10 year study, 34 % of pts with BMI over 50 regain all or most of the initial wt loss. Dr Terry Simpson (http://drsimpson.net) says success in any weight loss surgery is 10 % the surgery, 90 % the patient. I felt Ron was too manipulative but you have to give him credit for courage and sticking to it. Please don’t judge. Ron found out (like many other pts have) that surgery isn’t that effective. Surgery is sold like used cars these days.

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:16:09 +0000

Ron is a slob, he has done nothing to lose this weight. Remember he has had gastric bypass(the easy way out), all he did was not mow mow everything he saw and he lost. That would explain why he never worked out and still lost weight. While everyone else had to work for their weight loss, Ron sat back and controlled the gluttoning aspect and lost. It’s really sad how people cheer him on, he is a child abuser.

By: sharen

sharen — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:17:03 +0000

Hey GOTCHA , I think you will be obese in 2 years. Your jealousy and negative comments are a reflection on yourself. Ron and Mike are really the TRUE WINNERS and inspiration to everyone stuggling with weight. I know Ron and Mike and the rest of their family will do well in life and continue the road forward.

By: sharen

sharen — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:09:52 +0000

Its no wonder your son did so well. You are the best support a father can give. You guys are the biggest inspiration to everyone. Its not about losing the weigh but seeing your dream come true and believing you deserve living a great and healthy life. You guys give big hopes and dreams. It makes everyone want to do better and be better. Way to go!!! Good Job

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:32:27 +0000

Great job Ron – Keep up the good work!!!

By: melissa

melissa — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:47:29 +0000

Thanks leah ur right they are to think that i was rootin for ron all the way he needed this! and he needs to be there for max and mike…. im so happy he is doin so good! i dont knw wat id do if my dad wasnt there for me and now mw and my dad are on the right track to losing big! – melissa from fl

By: Mensawarrior

Mensawarrior — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:16:01 +0000

Well, well, well. We have come almost to the end of this Journey. And believe me if I never hear the word “journey” applied to weight loss that would suit me fine. Ron-Lobster, the city councilman reminds me of the guy on Parks and Recreation. A real “not my department, not my job” kind of guy. And he fancies himself a game-player. That is patently ludicrous. When you think of the Biggest Loser/Winner, I think it should be someone who really “gets it” and will carry that burning desire forward. That is Tara. The Morelli Morass will defeat both of the sons…I too would call that a sure bet. Bad habits, a cop-out attitude, slovenly thinking. The troika of doom. Any thoughts about Jillian? The whole “you gotta let loose a little when a friend is in town” is a very different tune than the one she sang when the team went out to dinner and got schnockered. Tara’s my girl. Selfless to her Mom. A beauty outwardly and inwardly.

By: kim

kim — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:05:26 +0000

Hi Ron

I know is hread to loss the wight i have a lot tropben myself in live in lousisana lot good food here, keep up the good work

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:37:44 +0000

Ron didn’t hit anything out of the park! You can’t make up 18 years of bad parenting and filthy eating habits by walking 13 hrs. Ron and Mike don’t deserve anything at all. Tara deserves the first, second, and third place money. Ron is selfish. Did you see what happened right when they left the ranch, both Ron and Mike were below the yellow line. That’s a sign of things to come, they will both fall back into there old patterns of eating again. Right after the weigh in Ron and Mike will start gaining weight again, because Tara will have won biggest loser and Ron’s statement about,” his son will win this whole thing”, will be a lie to the nation. They will both be depressed and fall into there old habits again. I predict in two years they both will be heavier than when they first came to the ranch!!!

By: GOTCHA is an idiot

GOTCHA is an idiot — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:16:36 +0000

I love Ron and Mike – what a great relationship they have. Of course Ron is playing the game to have his son win – wouldn’t you? Much better than Helen who sent her very heavy daughter home so she could stay (horrible mom). I think Ron is a great guy – who else could be in the bottom two so many times and still not get voted out. The marathon the other night was incredible – shame on the show for forcing such extremes – but horray to Ron for walking 13hrs. Wow! Talk about wanting to make up for past mistakes with his sons – he hit it out of the park.

By: lani schuckert

lani schuckert — Thu, 07 May 2009 01:58:40 +0000

Sione , pls don’t call him the Godfather! Manipulative more like it. Ron, walk do yourself a favor. Quit hiding behind your sons. Don’t you think it’s a little too late for that ? So, you have bad knees, find something else!! Lazy!! On national television, what a cop out??! And all of you who support him, he had a gastric bypass, he should have stuck by his regulated diets and formulated especially for “him” program(s). He did not! Kiss my polynesian butt! Best wishes to you Sione.
Aloha.

By: Lexie

Lexie — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:40:16 +0000

omg ron i am all the way with you although i love your son but your finished that marathon omy rom i l y

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:58:29 +0000

OHHH OOHHHHH TWO BAD KNEES, waaaaahhhh. Then he shouldn’t be on the show if he can’t compete in any challenges. Its not fair to the overweight people who need the help and can compete in the challenges. In exactly a year from the date of the finale, Mike will weigh 314 lbs. and climbing. In two years he will weigh 405, and be in all the trouble healthwise again.

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:53:46 +0000

Ron’s body is an insult to the word body, that man is a dump truck!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:09:52 +0000

Ron has been manipulative in the gameplay, yes. He’s not the only one who played the game, but he has been better at it. Yes, I’ve cringed a couple of times at his antics on vote night, but in the history of the show he’s far from the worst of the schemers. (see Vicki from last season.)

Yes, he wants Mike to win, but they’ve also put in the work. Ron and Mike BOTH beat the previous record for most weight lost on the show. This despite Ron’s age (54) and handicaps (knees); he’s EARNED that weight loss. He even toughed his way through the full marathon last night; that showed amazing courage and determination, and stamina – moving 280 pounds 26.2 miles would be tough for anyone. So, all in all, I have enormous respect for Ron, and for Mike. Whatever brought them to the campus, they’ve done the work, lost the weight, and made it to the final four.

We’ve had a great cast this season, Ron included. I admire the man for what he’s accomplished; he inspires me to persist in my own efforts.

By: Lee

Lee — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:25:43 +0000

shut the hell up you moron! ron has lost 151 pounds on two bad knees and one bad shoulder. He may not be my favorite contestant but he has done what he’s needed to stay. and I guarantee you that neither Mike nor Ron will gain the weight back. Mike will be going to college and he will likely be in the campus gym every day.

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:15:39 +0000

Ron’s body is a mess, he looks like he has been hit with a grenade!

By: GOTCHA!

GOTCHA! — Wed, 06 May 2009 14:01:03 +0000

Ron is a coward and stinky. His sons will both follow in his footsteps, they are doomed thanks to their old man. Ron’s cowardly acts show his depth as a person. Everyone who has said he is a good guy, shows how gullible they are. Ron and his family are nothings, and they will remain nothings… His son Mike is following in his dad’s cowardly shoes. I will bet my house that Mike will gain the weight right back after the show ends. That’s just his poor genetics and the way he was raised! That is definately the fate of young fattie Mikey.

By: Monkey

Monkey — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:52:31 +0000

Ron isn’t even a shell of a man. His sons are cowards, because he has taught them to be coward wimps!!!

By: kris thames

kris thames — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:31:33 +0000

i want ron to win this on the losser tonight becuse the lord will bless you the thing that you do and i pray that you will win this their is some boby out their is pray for you that me i see you on the bigger lossser

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:14:09 +0000

That’s right

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 05 May 2009 03:22:31 +0000

Ron,

you are a role model of a rather. You should write a book to help others through their weight loss saga.

You went off almost all your meds! You and your son lost over 300 lbs! A team made it to the final 4!!! Go ron go! You broke the cycle of obesity and are a role model.

By: Rosie

Rosie — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:12:34 +0000

Ron pay no attention at all to the vicious comments that are made about you. The savy peeps know what the Editors do to Contestants on this program, and try to focus on the underlying person and their accomplishments. I personally think you are a wonderful role model to any person with physical pain or limitations and have shown that even with these you were able to lose the weight. Congratulations and I’m wishing you and both of your sons every success with your weight journeys.

By: Mensawarrior

Mensawarrior — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:22:14 +0000

Oh, Ron-Lobster, how you intrigue and repulse me. This week’s “dose” of Ron-Lobster wisdom was perfect – too bad that Hay-Hair and Tara bought it. Did you catch the ruse? When Ron-Lobster fell below the line, his comment to the women was….well, vote whoever you think the biggest threat is off the show. And, unfortunately, they fell for that. Brilliant strategy, Ron. That was not the issue – the true issue was that this was statistically the last time to bust up that voting bloc. With 4 remaining, and two people who will always be in synch, well….work the probabilities. And that smarmy comment by Mike, “my dad’s playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.” Does anyone else want to see these petty game-players knocked off the show? I would even – gag- wish to see Hay-Hair win over the Morelli-Dee and Morelli-Dum.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:35:27 +0000

Ron you are such deceitful bastard. I hope Tara wipes the floor with weasel you call a son.

By: Louise

Louise — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:48:22 +0000

Elizabeth, I agree completely!!! What horrible people some of these people are, with such hurtful comments. In my opinion, all the remaining contestants are winners! What a huge accomplishment!

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:46:25 +0000

Ron’s behavior cannot all be excused by describing it as “game play”. He is being unnecessarily dishonest. Why did he have to lie to Bob about encouraging Mike to vote for Kristen? There is no reason. Jerk.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:46:54 +0000

i’ve read every comment in this and i have to say, some of your comments stink. if you’re over weight then you know how hard it can be to lose weight especially with health problems. ron is an inspiration to me. he reminds me of my dad except this man stood up and decided to lose his weight. my dad passed away because he had two strokes from being over weight. ron has pain to deal with more than anyone on this show and he still tries. he deserves to be the biggest loser because of his determination and drive to keep going; even after a trip to the hospital. he doesn’t give up and at the same time is trying to help his son. that makes him a great dad and i hope he wins. i’d love to meet ron just to tell him how proud i am to see him keep going and not give up. so for all you “ron haters”, keep hating because your just jealous over his accomplishments!!!

By: Viewer

Viewer — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:54:31 +0000

Ron and Mike behaved badly on Tuesday. If Ron had promised her mom to protect her, he should do all in his power to do so, or at least be honest and say ‘I have made a promise to your mom, but Mike has not’. Don’t tell her you will speak to your son to help her and then do the opposite and then LIE about it. Also Mike, though he wanted to win, was a coward in voting Kristen off for that reason. Win like a man not a mouse.

By: Ron Is Bad

Ron Is Bad — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:46:09 +0000

Ron may be a fine person in private life but as portrayed on the program, he is a complete and utter douche. He should have been gone long ago.

By: James

James — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:12:17 +0000

I don’t understand how Mike can go to his father and blame him. , you became overweight because of YOUR decisions, he wasn’t controlling you.

The only problem I have with Ron is he is too manipulative.
Sure, it’s strategic, but don’t sit there and tell the poor girl that your going to keep her, then tell your son to make sure he votes her out, just so that HE looks like he is such a great man who keeps his word. Psh, I’m glad we saw what he was trying to hide by whispering to Mike, wonder what Kristen and her mom think of him now?

Whatever, I honestly don’t care. Mike and Tara are going to the end, so not like it matters. Just as long as him and Felipe lose, Im good.

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:52:05 +0000

Ron is all of what Lobstrosity said. He is a disgusting hog, how did he and his wife allow those boys to become gigantic obese young men. Mike must be afraid of that guy, voting for whomever daddy “lobsterman” tells him to vote for. THANK GOD, Mike appears to be honest, unlike that SOB Ron. Ron you are a spineless . I hope Tarra kicks Mikes butt just to show you.

By: Lobstrosity

Lobstrosity — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:13:56 +0000

Mensawarrior is the best for saying what I always think. He looks like a bloody lobster! I am so glad they keep their shirts on again. Ron is a game player, but he does not practice good sportsmanship. How dare he judge Felipe, Sione, given the unethical shenanigans he has orchestrated. He has NO discipline, and it is shameful how he let both of his sons get HUGE. Mike’s legs will never be properly oriented due to the inordinate amount of weight they were trained to bear. As far as I’m concerned that is child abuse. If you are an adult, and you elect to be morbidly obese, that is your prerogative. If you are facilitating children to become obese, you are an abuser. The mom is equally responsible. I don’t think I have ever seen anyone as undeserving of such a prized opportunity on that ranch as Ron. You can almost see the dollar signs in his eyes! He sandbags at every turn, and HE WILL…BACKSLIDE.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:02:37 +0000

Get a grip people………this is a GAME! People will do whatever it takes to win the GAME. That’s all Ron is doing.

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:06:54 +0000

And now you lie. Yes you did know that Mike was voting for Kristin but sat right there and said you didn’t. I really question your character. You bilked your insurance company for the bypass procedure and wasted it by grazing yourself right back into morbid obesity. And you sit there so annoyingly intoning about “my son.” What a terrible example you are for him.

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:59:18 +0000

I can’t stand Ron. What a jerk – just finished telling Kristin how committed he is to her then secretly tells Mike how to get rid of her. Be a man and be open about your intentions.