No goodbye at the Biggest Loser ranch is ever easy, and seeing Coach Mo walk out those doors was one of the harder moments this season. He could have been anyone’s grandpa, and his consistently positive, encouraging attitude made him all the more adored. At 55, Mo was the oldest player to compete this season, but he never let age become an issue. He competed right alongside 20-year-olds, and offered a face of sportsmanship.
Listen now as Mo discusses what it was like to be Tracey’s teammate, and what it’s like to finally be leading by example. Then continue reading to learn more about Mo’s journey on and off the ranch.
Some big changes took place this week on the Biggest Loser ranch. The remaining 10 contestants went into teams of Black vs. Blue. This is an extremely emotional week for these contestants. Some lose their favorite trainer, some lose their partner, some both.
One of the most often heard questions surrounding the remarkable weight loss stories of the Biggest Loser contestants is, “Did they keep it off?”. There’s no doubt that weight management can be even more trying than the weight loss itself, but when you’ve come as far as these individuals, looking back isn’t typically an option.
In a rare look at the growing alumni of Biggest Loser, to answer that very question, NBC will be airing a two-hour special the day before Thanksgiving. “The Biggest Loser: Where Are They Now?” will air Wednesday, November 25 at 8:00 p.m. EST and showcase more than 40 contestants who’ve weighed in on America’s most famous scale to see how their lives have changed and how they’re doing today. Some contestants will even receive surprise visits by the trainers who made it happen, Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper.
The five women on Lifetime’s DietTribe hit week number four this past week, narrowing their weight loss challenge down to just 12 weeks remaining to make their weight loss goals of 50 pounds each and their team goal of competing in a triathlon.
During the second episode, trainer Jessie Pavelka helped the girls prepare healthy and on-the-go meals and snacks, in addition to challenging them to a Marine Corps obstacle course. While the women rose to the challenge of the obstacle course when it came to Mary’s Mardi Gras birthday bash, the margaritas and cake proved to be too much for the girls’ willpower.
Tune in to The View when Valerie Bertinelli stops by Wednesday, October 14 to discuss how well she is adhering to a 40-pound weight loss.
Valerie Bertinelli's Bikini Body on the cover of People. (via People.com)
Just last spring, Valerie debuted her bikini-clad body after losing weight following the Jenny Craig program. She explains to the ladies on The View why she feels she will never regain the weight and what she does every day to maintain her weight and her health.
No goodbye at the Biggest Loser ranch is ever easy, and seeing Coach Mo walk out those doors was one of the harder moments this season. He could have been anyone’s grandpa, and his consistently positive, encouraging attitude made him all the more adored. At 55, Mo was the oldest player to compete this season, but he never let age become an issue. He competed right alongside 20-year-olds, and offered a face of sportsmanship.
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