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Biggest Loser Resort: How does it compare with TV show?

I’m back. Tell your friends. In case you’ve fantasized about being on The Biggest Loser, one of three resorts affiliated with the show is the next best thing. Of course, there’s no $250,000 prize. You’re the one shelling out the … Continue reading

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How to do Biggest Loser Resort plan@home without going nuts

Actually, nuts are allowed. In small amounts (portion = 12). Still knee-deep in that project, but wanted to weigh in to let you know I aced a second week of the Biggest Loser Resort regimen after returning home. And lost … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort: Back to the big, bad junk-food world

So I’m sprung from my Biggest Loser Resort (BLR to those in the know) bubble. And the first thing I see at the LA diner where Mitch’s cousin has taken me for lunch is a display for stick-to-your-ribs (and everything … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 7: It worked! I’m a happy camper!

Gotta rush to check out, but just want you to know: I got my weekly fitness report card this morning. I lost almost 3 pounds — which is fine with me — anything more would be too much in one … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Days 3 & 4: Blisters? Bring it on!

Sorry I haven’t been around, but I’ve been busy getting my butt kicked at this designer boot camp of a resort. More than halfway through the week, with more exercise than I’ve gotten in a year or 10, this klutz … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 2: When ya gotta go, ya gotta go

Uh, oh. Can do my morning hike after all. Finished my day job early. Gotta go prep my feet to ward off blisters. Yep, there’s an actual procedure. Oh, and didn’t get a chance to tell you about my first-ever … Continue reading

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Biggest Loser Resort, Day 2: Ready to keel over

This is the first chance I’ve had to sit down all day, and I’m going to sleep immediately afterward. Since I can barely keep my eyes open, let alone type, here’s the short version of my time at The Biggest … Continue reading

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Too late to escape Biggest Loser Resort

It was all I could do to get out of bed to make my longest commute ever to a gym: From PA to LA. When I left Philly airport for The Biggest Loser Resort in Malibu, it was sunny and … Continue reading

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Packed and ready to be a winner at Biggest Loser

Again, let me clarify: I’m not going to be on the show. I’m going to a resort in L.A. affiliated with the TV show. As Mitch pointed out, took me until age 58 to make it to summer camp. In … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Ben & Jerry. Hello, Biggest Loser Resort

OK, I know I’ve whined about my weight before. Tried to do it on my own. Then turned to Weight Watchers online. It’s certainly not a bad plan. Just ask Jennifer Hudson. But I got tired of logging every spinach … Continue reading

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