Don't cry, but Jessie's realm as Lifetime's Hottest TV host is coming to a close. Oh, and the women whose lives we've all become so emotionally invested in? They're about to wrap up their 120-day weight loss mission AND complete their first triathlon. What did YOU do this Friday night, hmm?
The women kick us off this week with a softball game, back on their home turf. They're excited to actually PLAY this time, instead of heading out to the field only to justify the beer and nachos afterwards. Mary explains that she's been having trouble with her knee, so to save herself for the triathlon, she's sitting out the game. She's actually looking great here--especially after seeing the opening credits with the women at their starting weights just moments ago. Big difference.
Yadda yadda, softball game, people hitting, people catching. Our clowny Lifetime representatives are actually doing well--sprinting to the plate, hitting line drives past the opponents' gloves. And guess what? They WIN! My question is, will they celebrate with pitchers (of beer) and wings? No? Lifetime disappoints me by not sharing how the girls celebrated their success. They don't even talk about it!
Gym time! Jessie time! He heads into Bally's and finds all the women on the cardio equipment. It's the last workout before the triathlon!
Jessie reminds them of how far they've come: "I had you all run on the treadmill, you were all out of breath. Mary cried." The women laugh and "oooooh!" Mary and I snort.
Jessie is so impressed with their gumption to get up and work out on their own, and now he wants the women to show him what their normal workout is--see what they've learned. He says to Tiffany, "Let's start with you. Why don't you take me? Take me through a workout." If Jessie ever asked me, "Why don't you take me?" I would rocket up into the atmosphere and shout down, "OF COURSE! THAT WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM!"
Tiffany shows Jessie the shoulder work she's been doing. And damn, it shows. Her deltoids look great, and her collarbones are poppin'.
Rita is excited to show Jessie how she squats. (Aren't we all?)
Mary shows Jessie her work on the Captain's Chair. Jessie's impressed.
Stephanie does the Superman on the floor (works the back), and Laneesa's great on the seated row weight machine.
Jessie quizzes Laneesa on what muscles she's working with the row, and she calls out her lats and her triceps, but she grips her deltoids as she talks. I don't have much confidence in Laneesa's knowledge of the human body. I'm also kind of annoyed that of all things, she shows him how to sit and use a machine. Eh. Not impressed.
They regroup in the fitness studio, and Jessie tells them that he's setting them free. They all tear up.
Tiffany gives a speech about what she's learned about her own body based on this experience--which is important, as she's previously had gastric bypass, lost a shitload of weight, and gained it back. She tells Jessie that he's a great trainer. He grins and says, "That means a lot to me. You're givin' me chills" and shows his arms. SO CUTE.
Then there's that awkward moment where everyone's gathering their emotions. *deep breath* Okay, bye now!
Oh good, we're getting Therapist Stacy out of the way early this week. It's another wooded trust fall event! This time, it's zip-lining. I wonder if it's the same forest that had the other jumpy platform thing. If it is, they're all dumb if they didn't know what was coming. Anyway, it's funny because they're just walking along and HEYOOO, some guy comes zipping through the air right past 'em.
Also, for once, Stacy is NOT wearing a blazer! And she looks cute!!
Stephanie interviews to say, hilariously, "Oh crap. Another thing that's high." So many jokes!
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Comments (2)
Fun! The joker photo really snuck up on me as I scrolled down to read your post. I burst out laughing!
Also, I desperately wanted Rita to say, "yup" or "I know" at least once when Jessie had to recap her reduced weight goal.
1 of 2 | Posted by archinggreen | Posted on November 25, 2009 2:13 PM
Panda....another great job! Sigh....I will miss all the sexy pics of Jessie, but I am glad the women hit their goals and seem to have turned a new leaf in their lives. I wonder if Lifetime will do a follow-up to let us know how the ladies are doing months later.
Again, great job Panda. I've enjoyed reading your writing and look forward to more in the future!
2 of 2 | Posted by marijai | Posted on November 27, 2009 6:11 PM