The contestants are divided into two teams, with a challenge winner making the team picks. The move prompts anxiety in some players, who worry about being separated from their partners. Later, a challenge requires teamwork; and a contestant gives another player a gift.



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Provided Tracey does not win this "challenge" I would like to see the person who wins split Mo and Tracey up.

Couldn't agree more! Poor Mo needs to get out of that "partner" mentality and start fighting for himself. Not necessarily to win the money, but to win his health back. He seems to keep sacrificing himself over and over again and he'll never achieve his goals that way. It's typical of being a coach - my husband is the same way. He isn't overweight, but he definitely puts himself second to his team!

I would love for Tracey to get the ticket! It's a game and she makes it interesting. So far everyone else is either a whiny crybaby or is too quiet. If there were an award for being a crybaby Shay, Rebecca, and Amber would be tied for 1st place.

I can't wait for them to all wake up and realize that this is a game and they have to play because that's when the show is most interesting.

Interesting take on the show. I guess for me the jury is still out on Tracy. I don't know if she's a little goofy or if her "attitude" is part of her weight problem. She kind of has the "gotta be first" thing going on all of the challenges. I mean that she jumps in without thinking then looks to peers for approval. I've seen it before in children who need attention or are trying too hard to make friends. They tend to alienate (?sp) people. I hope Bob or Jillian can break through on her as I see this as terribly destructive behavior.
Unless it is an eating challenge I do not see Tracy winning and if it is, then I can see her eating and then whining about how hard it is to split the people up.

Either way, it is really about what the editors wish to show us.

I know that it is vogue to reference the power of the editors. But it's not editing that, amongst other things, caused Jillian to tell Tracey "I think you're full of cr**!"

I think we need to accept some basic truths.

Who is Amber? Maybe you mean Andrea, the other Pink girl.


Except Jillian did say "ponies."

Sorry meant Amanda. Try not to pay attention when she's on because all she says is she's "America's Choice!!"

Forgive me but what is this Make it work Kevin thing and why is it part of your posts? I just don't understand.

I'm not there quite yet with these people and I am trying to give all involved the benefit of the doubt (sometimes it is very difficult). You could very well be right......... or it could be editing or something else. I took Jillians tirade as being directed to this pity me and the decisions I had to make because "I won" thing that Tracey said. I know thats not what was shown but thats how I pieced the conversation together (I edit as I see it) thats how I read between the lines. We will just have to see how it plays out.
People need to remember that Tracy (and Mo if it is teams) only needs to lose more than 2other people (or teams) in order to be safe from elimination each week. If she does that then it doesn't matter how she acts or who she tees off since she is safe from elimination. To get to the end you need not lose the most just more than all but 2 others every week. This sounds more do-able than beating everybody else. Maybe that crazy, psycopathic, deer in the headlight look is the new strategy to success.

My.02

Whatever our feelings are about Tracy.....how 'bout just all agreeing to "YAY - It's TUESDAY!!".
Tuesday nights are always my favorite - Tracy might be totally weird or even bordering on loony and Shay might be pretty hateful to pretty much everyone else at the ranch (except Daniel) and yes, I, too, am pretty tired of hearing Amanda remind us again and again about the pressure she feels as "America's Choice" but when you get right down to it, you can find inspiration in each and every one of the players because week after week, they are trying to make positive changes in their lives by becoming healthier and lighter.

And on Wednesdays, after I've watched the tape of their last chance work outs, you better believe I push myself THAT much harder at the gym or commit to running THAT much faster or THAT much longer. If a 400 lb. woman can do it, I really have no excuse for NOT doing it.
Game play aside, the inspirational nature of watching these guys transform their lives and their bodies is never lost on me. I LOVE TUESDAYS!

I believe Tracey has to win the challenge or else she will stand there and not be picked and ultimately be the last choice/no choice for a team. Her winning this challenge could also be (in her mind) a way to get even with Jillian.

It's a reference to The Office. Love the Kleenex boxes!! Laughed my butt off when he walked down the aisle in those!!!!!

Can't wait for 8:00 tonight!!!! I am dying for someone to split Mo and Tracy up. He needs a fresh start!!! He's a good guy and needs someone to lift him up for a change and support him instead of blindsiding him! It's a team - A TEAM!!!! But hopefully for not much longer!

I can't wait until tonight. I just hope Tracey doesn't not have control of the game. I don't mind her staying longer. It does add spice to the show. I just don't want her calling out the shots like she has done in the past. The previews do make it appear that she is still controlling the game.

Thank you for the explanation. I don't watch The Office so I had no idea.

Good points. One technicality: In Black vs Blue team play, the losing team is usually able to vote anyone out except for the biggest loser. This would seemingly increase Tracey's chances of being voted out...unless she is always on the winning team.

It's my signature. I change it every so often, and this one was inspired by fashion, as explained by BECKIM.


I know!!! What a great episode!

Hi,

I'm a little late replying for last week. That said, I loved the eating out segment. While it is unrealistic to think that most people eat or order out every meal for a week, some of us might eat out a majority of the time. I am surprised that most did not gain weight last week. It shows that it is difficult to order out and not know how the food is prepared. Also, to me it is almost impossible to eat healthy Mexican, even with the trainers there.

Well, I am off to aerobics. Can't wait for the show tonight.

I love Tracey and her bug-eyed expressions! I hope she gets to pick the teams. I do not like either of the pink team. I hope Mo does well. I'm still pulling for Daniel too. Shay is a whiner and has a "poor me" attitude. I do wish her well on her weight loss journey. Have you noticed that all the contestants are really pretty / handsome this time? I bet they'll be some show stoppers at the finale! I love Tuesday nights!

I guess it's too obvious, but does anyone else wonder if the picture on the BL home page is any indication of how the blue/black teams will fall? Probably not, since it includes eliminated players. I'm so anxious to know, I look for clues everywhere!

I hope this doesn't mean they're going to split the trainers too. I like the way Bob & Jillian work together. I'm guessing not, since the two of them have been Twittering constantly about their "shared" BL duties, but that could be a smoke screen for all I know.

I love Tuesday nights also. I don't really "hate" any of the players - but there are some that I like a little more. I wish them all luck tonight.

Oh, and I too hope that they keep the shared trainers.

I love Lulu's attitude. It's true - we all admire these men and women who are being courageous enough to put themselves out there and try to better themselves. A few contestants get bashed every season by thousands of total strangers who think they "know" them based on watching a TV show's edited footage.

Tonights word is
integrity, firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values .

Ive been excited and looking forward to tonight too!
I just put in 11 very rough hours at work and am exhausted but I will 'endure' the 2 hours of my favorite show. Boy, I would hate to fall asleep during one of the commercials..if I do nod off, somebody give me a nudge, will ya?
I cant even imagine who will go home tonight, but I wouldnt feel too bad if they were wearing pink (oops, did I type that out loud?).
Ok, its time to get situated!
TTYL!

one player's going to take control and they will split into two team? that means only one thing, Tracy's going to take it go Tracy!

Good evening everyone.. Happy Tuesday night.

evening Katieqball

This is going to be a good one tonight.

PLEASE don't be tracy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think it should be coach mo b/c he's been screwed over all season.

was there ever any doubt as to whether she was going to play??????? no! of course not!

WOW Abbey out..Is that good or bad?

The first time in 4 weeks that I've gotten to watch the show live instead of DVR!!!

Anyone know how many calories the contestants eat in a day? And a source would be nice. Thanks.

... and Rudy gets the cake
... 1000 calories! dang!

She is so transparent. She actually thought people would think she wasnt going to play. UGGGHH

She just moved up in my book. She isn't there for the game.

...donut... 280 calories.

and Allen gets a 100 calorie cupcake... not the ticket.

some people are going to be taking a beating when Bob and Jillian find out.

1 cupcake...1 bite. LOL!

She is there for HER there is no doubt and that is awesome.

seems like i had read somewhere 1200 for the women & 1600 for the men....don't know for sure though

780 calories for Danny... not looking good...

OH LORD NO....

oh god! i can't look

Son of a gun!!! Dang it!!!!!!!!!!

NOW I'M PISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moe ...Its supernatural.. That is hysterical.