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At Home Biggest Loser Winner – Jerry Hayes

Jimmy C — Wed, 13 May 2009 14:35:50 +0000

Jerry Hayes, the oldest Biggest Loser contestant in the show’s history, has won the At-Home Biggest Loser Prize. This 64-year-old grandfather of five was certainly not the top choice to beat his fellow contestants for the $100,000 prize, but after losing 47.97% of his body weight (down 177 pounds to his current weight of 192), he was the clear winner from the moment he stepped on the scale.

He celebrated his moment with this eldest granddaughter on stage, and with his teammate and wife Estella Hayes. Together, this couple proved that age is the last thing that stands between you, your weight loss goal, and adding many healthy years to your life.

Stay tuned for the DietsInReview.com video interview live from the finale!

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At Home Biggest Loser Winner – Jerry Hayes

Coleen’s Biggest Loser Episode 7-2 Recap

Coleen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:52:01 +0000

Is $25,000 really worth leaving the experience of a lifetime? This week the contestants were greeted by Ali Sweeney and offered an opportunity to have $25,000 if they chose to leave the Biggest Loser ranch this instant. She even offered a limo ride to the airport! It was a matter of how commited they were to changing their lives or whether they were in this game just for the cash prize. Joelle had some weighing thoughts on the matter and almost crossed the line to take the cash. Luckily for her, she realized that there is no experience like this and you cannot put a price on getting your health back.

Nothing says rest and relaxation like a beautiful shot of the ocean… until Ali Sweeney tells you that it’s time for the challenge! During the challenge the contestants are to hop into a kayak and race to shore where they will be in an uphill battle to the top. Another crucial prize in this weeks challenge because getting to the top of the mountain first means one thing, immunity. Second, third and fourth place means a phone call home but coming in very last means a one pound disadvantage at this weeks weigh-in. Tara wins the challenge, with Blaine in second, Mandi in third, and Helen in fourth. The seven other contestants fight to get to the top so that they are not in last place. Daniel finds himself coming in last and even with the one pound disadvantage staring him in the face, he’s just happy to have made it to the top.

Tempers flare during the last chance workout when Bob Harper finds himself frustrated with Joelle for not giving 100% of herself to the workout. Bob cannot take another moment of Joelle’s talking and not trying and begins to yell. He later describes his yelling as being “possessed by Jillian Michaels.” The priceless look on Jillian’s face tells me that she was not only delighted by the yelling match but found it absolutely comical to see Bob in such spirits!! You can see Bob’s meltdown here.

As we go into the weigh-in with the restless thought of the dreaded week two plateau, we are surprised to see the contestants pulling off double digits! The scale sends Jerry and Daniel below the yellow line. After an emotional decision for most players, the contestants choose to send Jerry home and Daniel has the chance to stay another week.

Although Jerry had some medical issues the first week he was on the ranch he has continued to lose weight at home, eliminate diabetes and get off most of his medications. It’s as if all his medical issues have “gone away.” Jerry and Estella are able to spend most of their free time enjoying life and being active with their grandchildren. At home Jerry has lost 84 pounds and Estella is now under 200. Both are working towards the finale the way they came into this game… together.

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Coleen’s Biggest Loser Episode 7-2 Recap

Interview with Jerry Hayes, Eliminated Biggest Loser Week 2

Coleen — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:39:25 +0000

UPDATE: Jerry Hayes Wins At-Home Biggest Loser Prize.

Facing elimination last night on The Biggest Loser, Jerry Hayes is looking forward to not only the finale, but living a healthier and happier life. Jerry put in a hard fight during week two on the ranch, but unfortunately, did not make it any further than the elimination room.

At home, Jerry is continuing on his weight loss journey and is working hard towards his goals. He sat down with his granddaughter and made a New Year’s Resolution to run in a 5K race together in 2009. Jerry has started to incorporate running into his routine. His granddaughter is excited to be taking on the challenge with him. He aspires to run in the Bay to Breakers, a footrace that stretches 12K from the northeast end of downtown San Francisco, California through the city and finishes at the Great Highway (adjacent to the Pacific Coast, where the breakers crash onto Ocean Beach!).

When it comes to working out, Jerry said he dreads the gym but yet looks forward to it at the same time. It’s part of his lifestyle now and even on days off he sometimes gets the urge to go workout. The former self-proclaimed couch potato can now be seen power walking and getting in his workout with his trainer at home in Wheaton, Illinois. Reminding himself of lessons learned from Jillian Michaels, that his body CAN do it. “You just have to get your mind out of the way,” Jerry says. Once you do that, you can achieve anything.
Jerry’s tip to power walkers in training, “you have to build up gradually.” Jerry says that balance is an important factor and that once your balance is better you will be walking faster in no time. He advises to keep challenging yourself and to just believe.

Jerry hopes to be down 160 pounds for the finale, and from the sound of excitement in his voice, Jerry’s going to be achieving his goals.

Check out Jerry’s progress today!

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Interview with Jerry Hayes, Eliminated Biggest Loser Week 2

Biggest Loser 7: Jerry Hayes

Brandi — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:01:06 +0000

Keep up with Jerry’s journey on Biggest Loser: Couples all season long. Jerry joins partner and wife Estella during the show’s seventh season.

Jerry Hayes – At-Home Biggest Loser Winner.

Age 63

Hometown Wheaton, IL

Occupation Retired Engineer

Teammate Estella Hayes, wife

Team Color White

Trainer Jillian Michaels

Starting Weight 369

Final Weight 192

Total Loss -177

Factoids

Collapsed in first moments of week 1; taken to the hospital, but returned to be a top contender in the first weigh-in
Eliminated Week 2 – See the interview.

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