Martha Parker

Congratulations, Mitch Brown! Winner of the 2009 Biggest Loser Competition.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Okay everybody it is the time we have all been waiting for. Its time to show the world our new selves. Good luck to the final four. I have enjoyed all of this and glad that I have met each of you. I would like to think each of you have become my friends. I want to keep in touch with all of you and want to get every ones phone number tomorrow. Until then everyone get good rest cause gonna have fun tomorrow.

Love ya lots

The 5K Race on the Trace

Wow! I had a fantastic time! I finished in 45 minutes. My all time best race time. My right knee is irritated but I don't care. We changed our lives and changed our thinking about our lives. I came in 83rd out of 104. I never dreamed I could be ahead of 21 other people in a race. This week I am working on finishing up the Biggest Loser program and restarting my journey. None of us will be restarting our journey alone because we have established a great support group in the friendships we have forged over the past few weeks.

Saturday was one of the happiest days of my life! Thank you sponsors! Rebecca, thank you so much for your encouragement. To the trainer Katherine from USM, I'd never have gotten 45 minutes with out your encouragment when you came and help me run in.

God Bless you all! See you tonight in the gym. I am sure I'll work on the core machines tonight since my knee is so irritated. The final weigh in for me is tonight.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Well today at the 5 k was a blast. Wish all could have been there. For those that were there , man everyone did so good and I am so proud to say that you are all my friends. We did something today! We showed ourselves we can do it and be just like all of the others out there. I believe each and everyone of us beat out times. I was shocked at the time that I did. Would have never guessed that in a million years. Cant wait until the finale.

Everyone have a good weekend and see all of you Thursday.

ARTONYA

HI YALL IM UP THIS MORNING AND EXCITED ABOUT THE 5K HOPE EVERYBODY FEEL THE SAME WAY IT SEEM LIKE WE HAVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS DAY TO COME AND ITS FINAL HERE SO I WANT US ALL TO GO OUT AND DO OUR BEST AND HAVE FUN I KNOW ABOUT 10 WEEKS AGO WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT THIS DAY OF EVENT SO GIVE IT YOUR ALL AND LETS DO ONLY WHAT WE CAN DO I HAVE ENJOYED EACH AND EVERYONE OF U ITS DIFFERENT THINGS THAT I LIKE BOUT EACH OF YOU SO GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS US AND REMEMBER THE SKY IS THE LIMIT

hi all my fellow contestant and for most my friends i was so excited to see everybody today it was a joy to look back and see how far we have come and how meeting strangers turns out to be some of the best of friends i am looking forward to the 5k for those that cannot make it please what ever you do find a way to be there just think back weeks ago i never would imagine thinking about doing this race well hope to see all yall at the race until then see ya there

Martha Parker

You know today is final pictures day for the biggest losers. Boy did it ever feel so much better getting dressed this morning than it did 12 weeks ago. I dreaded having that starting picture made for the competition. Just knowing I was going to have face the reality of my bad decisions when I saw the photo. Not this morning, I was excited about the photo today. I am ready to have my AFTER picture taken. The difference is my attitude toward the picture. I know the new picture is going to reflect the new me and I find that very exciting. I am not ending a journey but continuting a journey. I have not lost all the weight that I need lose to have the life I want, but Forrest General Wellness, WDAM, Antonelli College, All Health, Belk, Corner Marker, Play it Again Sports, JMH Graphics, Ashely Furniture, and specifically Jennifer, Martha, Rebecca and Sherri opened the door of opportunity for me to be on the journey.

I have met 19 strangers who have become 19 friends and I have applauded them on this journey as they have encouraged me. To the final four, Mitch, Artonya, Melvin and Lisa. Good Luck! I am so excited that you made it to the end. God Bless You! For the freindships I have been blessed to receive during this experience, I thank the Lord for them.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hey everybody! I am so excited to come to the rally session tomorrow. I can't wait to see each and everyone of the contestants and see how our progress in losing this weight has been. To the final 4, good luck and to the rest of us I don't think any of us has done to shabby! Can you imagin in your minds of how we use to look and how we use to feel? Not good and now GREAT! I am off from work today and will be tomorrow as well. I hope everybody has a good Veterans Day!
Thanks to all the gang at Forrest General Wellness and WDAM for making this happen for all of us and hope this will continue for many years to come.

Love Judy

LISA GATWOOD

Hi all! I know everyones doing great. Im so nervous about this final weeks. I know ill be happy no matter what happends and for who wins. I feel like i have already one 41 lbs is alot I feel blessed. I hope to see you all thursday and to find out how everyone is doing.

Adrienne from the sideline!

Hello Everyone,

I haven't updated in a while, there's nothing new going on. I am going to the Arlington Loop location to workout after work, maybe I will see some of you guys there. I applaud those of you that are on the sidelines and continue to workout so well. I am not finding it that easy to push myself like I was when I was actually in the competition. But I have come too far with the great help of everyone at the FG Wellness Center.

I do not think that I will be able to attend the 5K walk on Saturday, because I am scheduled to give the PRAXIS exam that morning and I really need the extra money for Christmas.

This was me on May 30, 2009 at my Best Friend's Wedding!

This picture on the right was taken at the Pumpkin Patch on October 24th and I am 25 lbs lighter since then! So exciting! I have about 40 more lbs to go but I am taking short goals one step at a time.

I hope everyone is doing great and hope to see you all very soon!

Denise Jones Haddox

Hi everyone , I had very busy and good weekend. I was so down in the dumps thrusday because I don't know why my weight loss was almost at a standstill. After only losing 1 lb last week this was very discouraging. I will continue to do my exercising and healthy eating and hopefully it will show more soon. Thanks to all my family and friends who have supported me and talked to me uplifting my spirits this weekend. I did not realized how mant people I really had behind me. I enjoyed a girls weekend in Alabama this weekend and it was exactly what I needed. I am so tired of stress, stress, and more stress. I am just happy that I have made it this far in the competition and it will turn out how it is going to tommorow. No matter what we all have done really well and we are all winners. I wish Melvin Good Luck and may the cards fall as they may.

DENISE :)

Deana Stevison

Just checking in with everyone, I am still working out, with Melvin, Martha, & Artonya. We also saw Mitch at the gym on Wednesday night. As you all know Melvin is below the yellow line and needs our help to keep from being eliminated, please go vote. Melvin has lost 72 lbs and has at least 2 hundred more to go. We will be continuing in the program long after this contest, but he needs this show of support to motivate him to his goal. Over the last year and a half Melvin has come from 650 lbs to 469 lbs which is awesome, please go to WDAM.com and go to the WDAM Biggest Loser and VOTE VOTE VOTE. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Don't forget our first 5K run at the Long Leaf Trail on Nov 14, all the gang should be there.

LISA GATWOOD

Hey y'all! I hope everyone doing good. I made it to the final 4,I'm so happy. That was what I was shooting 4. ( well the weight loss to) I have met some pretty and incredible people along my journey I'm so grateful for that. I worked out today at the wellness gym I cycled about 35 min.,and i done the elliptical for an hour really hard core the whole way. I'm so thankful to Forrest General Wellness, and WDAM for this great opportunity. WE have all come so far!!!!
I am PROUD of EVERYONE in OUR competition!!!!!!! EVERYONE has done so GOOD!!!!!
I know we WONT STOP HERE!!!! Were gonna GO MUCH FURTHER!!!!!!
Not only for ourselves and our health ,but for our families. With GODS help and Jennifer, Becky,Kim, Martha, and all the staff of FG Wellness backing us we can DO IT!!!!!!!!!
I hope we still encourage ,and support one another after this is over. I have met not only good friends but also family. Please remember to pray for all of us, also our family that has had some hardship along our journey to health. With love and support always LISA.

Melvin Scruggs

"I am working hard to change my life and and I have lost 11 lbs each week for the past few weeks, I hit a plateau at probably the worst week of the competition. I have more than 64 lbs since the competition began back in August. I really hope that you will take a look at my before and after pictures and see the progress that I have made on my journey. Hallelaujah!". I also hope that you will take the opportunity to vote to save me. So go VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! (Thank you for voting to save me.!)

Observations from the SideLines--Martha Parker

Wow! You should have been at FG Wellness or over at Arlington loop yesterday. The 5 remainining contestants received some specialized workouts from Jennifer and Kim. I didn't get to see the workout that Artonya did with Jennifer but she was giving the details at the FG Wellness last night. I witnessed Kim's workout with Mitch and her workout with Melvin. She really pushed them to new levels and Artonya said that her workout was just as intense. Denise sent someone to let us know she'd not be with us at the gym last night so Kim didn't get to work her out like she did the others.

We all confirmed that we will be meeting on November 8th at 3:00 to walk/run one last time before the race on the 14th. I think we are all planning to go to breakfast together after the 5K race on the 14th.

We have all been working hard and it's just so hard to wrap our minds around the idea that the competition is almost over. Soon the final four will be known to us all and the awards will be given to the 2009 Biggest Loser. I just can't say thank you enough to everyone that made this competition possible. It has changed our lives and set us all on a new path. WDAM, Forrest General, all the other great sponsors. God bless you all.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hello people I am still here. Did not feel well yesterday and stayed home from work. Feel better today and will go work out tonight. Everyone still in the competition hang in there only 2 more of weeks after today. We have all done so well and I am proud to call each each of you my friends. Will be glad to see everyone again.

Lots of love Judy

Sideliner Team--Martha Parker

Hey, we met up at 3:00 pm yesterday at the Long Leaf Trace entrance at USM. Artonya, Deana, Judy, Melvin and I all walk/ran the trail in preparation for the 5K race on Nomvember 14th. We more than beat our treadmill times and everybody did great on time. Melvin walked the trail and he finished in about 50 minutes. I ended in 41 minutes and the other three, finished well ahead of me and Melvin.

It was a lovely day for the walk, we caught the afternoon sun, so parts of the trail were in the shade but it was not too cold. We just totally enjoyed the afternoon walk and the fellowship.

Also, it was very nice when other runners and walkers passed us they were so encouraging to us. We were wearing our biggest loser T-shirts so even though we were seperated in the walk everyone one on the trail knew we were together. We are going to do this again next Sunday at 3PM.

We had a great time.

Adrienne signing in from the sideline LOL

I just want to thank everyone for your votes. This has been one of the best experiences ever. I got 800 votes and Denise got 1,000 votes. I am still in this until I reach my goal and I know that I will get there because I have learned so much from FG Wellness. I can now lead a healthy fulfilling life for my baby and that is definitely my main concern.

ALEISA DENISE jONES HADDOX

HI everyone this is a work /call weekend for me, so i can't be enjoying this weather outside. It is beautiful but I imagine hard to break a sweat. I hope all is doing well and I have been praying for your mother, Lisa. You will be fine at the weigh in just walking up and down all those stairs at FGH. Something I need to be doing.

I still don't feel like I am up to run the 5k on the 14Th, but I know I can walk it with no problem. Running just kills my back for more than just a few seconds/minutes.


Keep praying for our family as this is still a very trying time for us and even puts more stress on trying to loose weight. We can do all things through CHRIST that leads us !!!
Denise



oh yea everyone VOTE !

LISA GATWOOD

Hey y'all! hows everyone doing? I know very well. I'm sorry i haven't been able to blog or workout this week my mom was put in the hospital Monday shes doing well. I just want prayers for her to get better. i know ill probably be in the bottom this week and I'm OK with that if i am i just want my mom to get better that's all that matters to me right now. I know ill still have a chance even if i am y'all can vote me back on and pray for me. I'm just am so proud to be apart of this as long as i was. I want to thank WDAM and Joseph Dabbs for this opportunity and for him working so hard for all of us. I cant forget about my girls and gent that has helped me at the gym,also Jennifer, Becky ,and everyone else at Forrest General Wellness that have guided us threw it all.Please pray for all of us and my mom. thanks!!!

News from the Sideline--Martha Parker

Ok, Melvin, Deana and I have decided to meet Sunday afternoon on the Long Leaf Trace to do a Sunday workout inpreparation for the 5K race on Nomvember 14th at 8:00am. So if you are free and want to join us please do. We realize that we will not have a trainer with us by meeting at 3:00p.m. The time is changing this weekend and it will be dark at 6pm and the three of us want to be finished with our work out in time that we can still make it to our home churches on Sunday evening. We will do this for the next two Sunday's and we will be wearing our Biggest Loser TShirts. So come and join us.

Judy welcome to the sideliners team and so glad to see you have your 24/7 gym membership started and that you have put an at home exercise plan in place. Artonia, you go girl! We are proud of you. Everyone is working hard at the gym and soon we will be following our own workout plans but we have established an excellent support group for each other.

Amber, we have not heard from you? Did you make it to the gym?

Judy Price (mimi)

Hello everyone I just wanted to let everybody know I went a got membership at the 24/7 gym tonight and done my time and it felt good to be able to work out and be home within a few minutes but to let y'all know that even though it was full of people that I knew I was a lonely person working out all by myself. But you know me I dont meet a stranger. I told a young man that went to school with my girls that I needed him 9 weeks ago to train me and he told me it looked as if I had done well all by myself . Told him yes but it sure is nice to have someone to work out with. Thats when I knew how much I was going to miss all of you at the wellness center. Please keep thinking of good thoughts for me and about me as I will all of you. Jennifer again thanks for all of your input today and I will be keeping in touch with you. ALL OF YOU LEFT STANDING ARE SO AMAZING. AND ALL OF US BEFORE THE LAST 6 ARE PRETTY DANG GOOD TOO!!! "We are all big losers"

Judy Price (Mimi)I

Good morning to all 1st I would like to say to Adrienne that I am so happy for your mom. Lisa I will pray for mom as well too. I want to thank Jennifer for calling me and email me back and made me understand that I did not make it as I could not understand why my percentage was not good enough last week and found out that Denise did kick butt last week and lost over 3 and half pounds. So with that being said she did have a better percentage than me. Oh well I gotta keep on doing this at home and will miss all of you. I will work out at a local gym in my home town. PLEASE all of you keep in touch with me and keep me motivated so I can get to my goal.

Lots of love JUDY

Adrienne

I had a great time working out with everyone last night, I managed to stay on the elliptical for 1 hour 16 mins. Also, when I got home I got great news from my Mom. After all of the testing at MD Anderson, she got a triple negative report, meaning that she does not have Cancer in any major organs, the blood or in her bones. THANK YOU GOD! Also, the tests came back showing that she does not have as much Cancer as the first tests that were done in Baton Rouge (miracles do happen, just have faith and put your complete trust in God). The doctor has also given her the OK to have Chemo in Baton Rouge, so she does not have to travel to Houston every week, but she will go there for Radiation every six weeks and they will do check ups at that point.

After hearing this great news, I feel like a new woman now. Just feel like a huge burden has been lifted from my shoulders. I am now ready to conquer the My First 5K on November 14th at 8:00 AM.

Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Okay y'all I was the one to go home today and I am okay! I am so proud to have been in this competition and to be able to lose 41.6 lbs so far. I have only the utmost respect for each and everyone in the biggest loser competition. Jennifer and Rebecca, y'all are the bomb!!! I could not have done this without you and to the other contestants each and everyone of you are amazing and I want everyone to please keep in touch with me and to give me their phone numbers if I do not have then already. Adriene please call me with your new number. 601 441-6890 is my number. To Artonya, we gave em a good run didn't we? Melvin give em hell. and to all of the rest hang in there and keep in touch with me and I will be seeing all of you at the 5k and at the finally. We gonna be so fine in the end aint nobody gonna know what to do with us.

NUTTIN BUT LOVE

ARTONYA

HEY GUYS MS JUDY JUST CALL ME I WAS AT THE GYM WORKING OUT AND GAVE ME THE NEWS SHE WANTS TO LET EVERYBODY KNOW THAT SHE WILL STILL BE WORKING OUT JUST AS HARD I AM SO BLESSED TO BE IN THIS COMPETITION AND DONT TAKE ONE DAY FOR GRANTED HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE SIGN UP FOR THIS AND ONLY 20 WAS CHOOSEN YALL ARENT WE THE LUCKY ONES JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYBODY KNOW THAT I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO WORK HARD AND JUST WANT TO WISH EVERYBODY LUCK AND KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK HAVE A LOT OF FAMILY COMING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND CANT WAIT TO SHOW OFF THE BRAND NEW ME SEE YALL AT THE GYM

Adrienne Patterson

Good Morning Everyone,

For those of you that have been trying to call and text me since Saturday, my phone was lost and I got it cut off and won't have another phone until Tuesday. What will I do without my cell phone? I will go to the gym today and Wednesday.

I see that the polls have closed early this morning, but it does not matter who is eliminated or not because we are all family and we have gotten so much from this competition. I thank God everyday for such a great opportunity.

I plan to join the Forrest General Wellness in January so that I can get to my goal. I will do the weigh in weekly that they have there. I know that Jennifer, Rebecca and everyone at FG Wellness can get me to my goal.

I hope that everyone had a great weekend and I look forward to seeing everyone at the gym.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Just a word to say to everyone that I have walked about 2 miles or a little more today and rode my bike about 30 minutes. Its a lazy day at my house after I finished what I had started yesterday. Boy my house sure needed it too. Did not realize it. But its clean now!!!! I hope and pray that all is good with everyone and that this is not the end of the road for me in the competition but if it is it is and I will continue to keep up with my excersise and eating right cause I come to far to stop now. See everyone soon

Judy

Denise Jones Haddox

Hi everyone I am feeling better and strong to. I just wanted to let everyone know that I was so sore this weekend after doing 60 lunges. Lunges were something new for me and while I was doing them I did not think they was that big of a deal. My heart rate got so high and I could not catch my breath after doing 20 at a time. Lunges seem to work every muscle in my legs.

I have been hungry this week and trying to fight it. Hormones must be kicking in, I just have to keep fighting my way through it. \
Everyone keep up the good work.
Bless Everyone,
DENISE

Denise Jones-Haddox

Hi everyone! I am about Dead, I am so sore I can not walk much less sit. I did 60 lunges yesterday and every muscle in my leg and butt is extremely sore. I can sit on the toilet I just fall down. I am pitiful. I dont think I was this sore during the first week of exercising.
Plan to sleep late in the am to allow muscles to rest. Lets hope my 3 year old thinks that is a great idea.

I will vote for you below the yellow line and good luck to both of you.

Plan on going to homecoming this weekend, I'm sure I will see some of you there. GO GOLD.

THANKS again the Ashley's for the great prize for last weeks competition. I cant wait to use it!!!! Good luck to all, everyone keep up the heard work!

Denise

News from the Sidelines---Martha Parker

I went by FG Arlington loop this morning and I have lost THREE pounds. Oh how wonderful. I was so happy. I got hugs from our FG wellness mentors Martha and Rebecca. I couldn't wait to call and tell everyone my good news. I was also so happy to hear that Melvin lost 11 pounds at the weighin yesterday and that everyone lost weight. I love both Judy and Artonia so I can only say just go vote, vote, vote becasue one way or the other one joins the sideline team and one continues in the competition.

We are all friends and we are all working to meet our individual goals but we are working as a team eliminated or not from the competition. We all need to be looking for Amber this week to be at the gym. Amber report in to us when as you get that gym schedule worked out. We need to be checking on her to make sure she is getting things back on track now that she has recovered from the flu. Artonia has done a great job of staying in contact with Joanna Barnes and she was at the gym this week.

God bless you all and this will be over in just three short weeks.

We need to check on the others too and make sure they are still on target.

Amber Finnegan

Oh my goodness Biggest Losers...YOU ALL LOOK FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! I love the new pictures. Ok, I think I feel off the band wagon a little bit and by seeing all of you it made me want to come and get back on. I have got to find time to come to the gym again. As you all know, I had the flu several weeks ago and that took about 2 weeks away from me and then, I had a party to host last week and now the month of October is about gone and I have been to the gym once. This is crazy. I can't believe myself. Starting officially today...I am about to make my comeback and go strong until I reach my goal weight. I miss all of you and you all truly look terrific. I can't wait to see everyone! Judy and Artonya, you both have my vote! I have several computers I can vote from! Good luck to you both!

AMBER

Judy Price (Mimi)

OK HERE IT IS! IT'S ME AND ARTONYA BELOW THE YELLOW LINE THIS WEEK. WE HAVE ALL DONE SO GOOD FOR THE PAST NINE WEEKS AND I KNOW WE ALL PLAN TO KEEP UP WITH THIS WEIGHT PROGRAM. I INTEND TO DO SO. SO IF YOU ARE READING THIS PLEASE GO AND VOTE FOR THE PERSON YOU WOULD LIKE TO STAY. MS. ARTONYA, YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND COME TO BE A DEAR FRIEND AND I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK WDAM AND FORREST GENERAL STAFF SO MUCH! I HAVE NOTHING BUT THE UTMOST RESPECT FOR ALL OF YOU. Y'ALL ARE DOING A GOOD THING HERE. SO IF YOU CAN READ THIS THEN PLEASE GO AND VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!!

NUTTIN BUT LOVE

Deana Stevison

Hello to everyone, RoRo you look great, keep up the hard work, and I agree with you, we have made new life time friends. Lisa don't believe everything you hear girl, but most importantly I started back loosing weight plus the inches. Artonya and Judy, we will pray that God gives us wisdom and regardless of the one eliminated, we all have a start on our life journey thanks to the WDAM and Forrest General , along with all the sponsors. Artonya ask me what were going to do when this was over, I feel we have made friends and a support group for our ourselves. I for one look forward to seeing everyone, eliminated or not at the gym. Jonothan was there last night, along with Melvin and myself. Jennifer I actually look forward to going to work out, it is an amazing feeling. Melvin and I have talked and we both have personal goals and will continue working out together. Lets not forget Nov 14, our 5K run or our reunion at Brownstone's on Dec 12, lets work hard, Thanks to everyone for the support and friendship.

Deana Stevison

LISA GATWOOD

Hey y'all! I was happy to see how well everyone is doing today. Everyone lost weight!!!!!
You just don't know how proud i am of everyone!!!! I had fun today with the game we played.
we had to guess how many calories is in the fast food that we eat, and how much exercise we have to do to burn it off. I can tell you right now how its so not worth it. Roro I'm glad you doing good and i know your gonna meet that goal girl. Ms D i heard you gave everyone a run for there money on the trail. keep it up Hun! I'm so blessed with another week in this competition, but i don't think of it as that i think of it as family working together with the Grace of God.
I'm going in the morning to work out hope to see some of you there. Remember to pray for all of us!

RELONDA JOHNSON (RORO)

THANK YOU !!!!!!

FGH WELLNESS AND ALL THE SPONSORS FOR THE WONDERFUL PROGRAM!!! I HAD A GREAT TIME!!!!! IM STILL WORKN ON THAT 200LB GOAL I HAVE!!!!!!

ADRIENNE I BELIEVE WE ARE FRIENDS FOREVER!!!! WE HAVE A GOAL TO GET TO. WE WILL GET THERE!!!! WE STILL GOIN TO MEET UP AND DO THAT 4MILE WALK!!!

************THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING*************

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hey gang. I worked out at home tonight and got a walk in and then 30 minutes on the bike and then later I danced with the video for about 30 minutes. I am tired and about to take a bath and go to bed. I did miss everyone at the gym but needed to stay home. I hope all has had a good day today and I will be home again tomorrow and try to do the same again. Got the babies tonight and tomorrow so it will be a challenge. I look forward to seeing all on Thursday and see how we all done. Thanks to all of you as y'all are all such inspirations. I want to again thank everyone involved with the program. All the thanks in the world to Forrest General staff.

Denise Jones-Haddox

Feeling better this week. Felling like I am more on track again working out live well and wellness also. Looking forward to this weigh in I know I have lost several inches this week.
Thanks WDAM, FGH Wellness, and all sponsors for this wonderful program
Denise

Thank you for your votes

I just want to thank everyone for their votes. I had been through a tough couple of weeks, but thank God, I am more focused now. With all of the stress, I was contemplating dropping out of the competition and dropping my courses in school. But thank God for great family and friends and for all of their thoughts and prayers. My Mom is now in Houston for treatment, tomorrow she will have tons of tests done and she might be able to go home on Wednesday, but I will have to return with her on Sunday. I might not make it back in town for Thursday's weigh in, but that is not definite, I hope to find out more tomorrow.

I want to say thank you to RoRo (you know what you did). We will definitely keep working towards our goal together. Because I believe that we are friends forever.

After work today, I decided to go to the gym to workout with my BL family. BUT I left my lights on in my car so my hubby had to pick up my daughter and then come to give me a boost. It was after 6:00 pm when he got there, but I didn't let that stop me from working out. We were all there working out so hard, it is so good to see so many of us working towards our goals. Thanks to FG Wellness staff for this great opportunity.

News from the sidelines--Martha Parker

Oh my weekend was so much better than last weekend. On Saturday and I went to the gym for an hour and half. Walked/Ran 3.1 miles in 57 minutes--not my best time. (I am on call and I had a page right in the middle of the time.) On Saturday night I went to Laurel Little Theatre and enjoyed the CD release party for CenterTree, a local Christian group. Alex and Josh were both with me and we had such a great time. We also had family friends there with us and it was so cool when I arrived because my friends could tell I'd lost weight and I was wearing some clothes that had been pushed to the back of my closet. So I felt like a new woman at the concert.

On Sunday night, I went to church with my sister and we had a really great time with some family friends from Petal. (We were a little bit late getting there but I received a page and had to pull over and connect via laptop to the issue at hand.) Once that was resolved we continued on with the remainder of our trip.

I hope you will help encourage me this week, I really want to try and lose 2lbs this week. I am going to be pushing myself at the FG Wellness this week to meet my goal. I am drinking water, water, water this week. I am following my meal plan and working hard because this will all be over before we know it. November 20 is just around the corner now. One of our great friends will be crowned 2009 Biggest Loser and I am so proud of all our group.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Good Monday morning. I waned to say that I had a good weekend as my husband and I went to the coast and had lot of fun. No winnings but a lot of fun none the less. I did not get to work out this weekend but did go run ( ha ha) with Artonya, Deana and Melvin. Wow Artonya, you are right Deana is awesome. I on the other hand not so much. I did however jog a little. I will keep trying to improve. I will be at the gym tonight around 6:15 to 6:30. Hope to see y'all there.

Artonya thanks for waiting on me and showing how to get to the trace to walk.

Melvin I love ya lots and so proud of you and thanks for you and Deana calling me and making me get out and make the walk yesterday. I needed it and I guess I got laxed over the weekend and needed a push.

Artonya

hey my biggest looser family just got back from training from the 5k me ms judy ms deana and lets not forget about melvin we had a blast and let me tell yall about ms deana yall she kick butts i had a time trying to keep up with her way to go deana i want to wish ro ro and adraine the best i hate to see anybody go i was telling deana tonight what are we going to do when this is all said and done she said we are going to keep in touch who ever dont have my number if you want it i will be glad to give it to you well another week hope to see everybody at the gym and remember in order to change your life you first have to change your mind bye yall hope that help someone along the way

Adrienne Patterson

Hello Everyone,

I had a great weekend. I was able to catch up on homework, I took a midterm, and I have one more on Tuesday. I was so stressed with my Mom, I had absolutely no energy or will to do anything for myself. Thank God, I am stronger now and I put my complete trust in God. I went to FG Wellness Center on Friday, that was the absolute longest hour and a half ever (my ipod stop working and I was the only one from the BL there, so I didn't have my friends to keep me company).

Saturday, my husband and baby went to my brother's homecoming game in Baton Rouge, they won by the way. But I was left at home all weekend to study and do a couple of papers that are due next week. Last night while listening to the game via the internet, I walked on the treadmill for an hour.

Thank you Artonya for trying to contact me to go walking today, I wish I would have known about it earlier but I am glad that you thought about inviting me, that means a lot. I will walk on the treadmill again tonight or do something on Exercise TV to switch things up a bit.

I will workout tomorrow also, but not sure what time I will go. I have another midterm on Tuesday and need to study for it. I will continue to workout with you guys even if I am eliminated, I am trying to get into Onederland by Christmas! That would be an awesome achievement.

Everyone please continue to pray for my Mom, she left today to go to MD Anderson in Houston, TX to start her treatments. She will be there for 7-10 days, I plan to go there next week.

Denise Jones- Haddox

HI everyone. How about this cool weather? I still am numb from everthing going on in me life and don't feel like I am up to par quite yet. Went to Mitchell Farms today with Connor and did alot of walking. I wish everyone good luck this week and to continue working their hardest. Everyone of you mean so much to me and I have loved this competition from the beginning. Thanks to WDAM, FGH WELLNESS, and ASHLEY furniture plus all the other sponsers.
I still can not believe I won 1st at Ashley's :):)
Denise
PS everyone keep praying for my family as GOD knows the outcome of this tradgic event in my life.

LISA GATWOOD

Hi everyone! Hope things are going well. I hate that Roro and Adrianne are under the yellow line. I know they have worked really hard. Its hard for me to see anyone go. We have such a good group of people that care for one another. I had a good conversation with Judy the other night I enjoyed talking to her we have allot in common. I took off today, and I'm taking off Sunday for my rest days .I hope to see y'all Monday at the gym.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Okay everybody you know what time it is. Time to vote. It is RoRo and Adrienne. Wish each of you luck.. Boy did we have fun yesterday. Glad for the winners Denise, Lisa and Adrienne.
I believe that's the first time I have even tried to run in a while. I am trying to jog on the treadmill and to most my run is a jog. I went and worked out for about an hour and 15 minutes after we ate which was after went and got a bite to eat. I am up and about to go to the Arlington Loop center this morning.

If I do not see anyone this weekend, Please everyone have a safe and productive or a relaxing weekend which ever it is you are planning to have.
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See y'all soon. GOING TO THE BOAT

PS if everyone is planning to go walk Sunday, please let me know by text as I hope I will be home in time to make it.

Adrienne Patterson

Hello Everyone,

This week RoRo and I fell below the yellow line. We both deserve the chance to be in the competition, but unfortunately one of us will be voted off. I have learned so much being apart of this great challenge and if I am eliminiated, I will continue to apply everything that we were taught.

I thank God for the experience and for the great friends that I have grown so close to.

Please follow your heart and vote for the person of your choice. I know it is hard since we are all friends. We are all winners here!

Kind regards,
Adrienne

Questions from the sidelines-???

Well give us a report, how did the scavenger hunt go? What was the challenge? Who won the challenge? Who is below the yellow line? Details.....needed

Judy Price (Mimi)

Okay everyone it weigh in day. I guess its gonna be survival of the luckiest cause the way I have seen it this week, everybody is working their butts off. I saw Mitch, Artonya Melvin, Lisa and Ms. Martha at the gym last night. Mitch said Denise was there when he first arrived. I got on the elliptical and stayed for 40 minutes . Mitch was on it for 45 and Artonya was on it for 35. Wow that I would have never thought of if were just me there. Thanks Mitch and Artonya for your support. I have as well seemed to be able to jog just a little on the treadmill. i made 3 miles in 47.48 Monday and then Wednesday I made it in 50.12. That made my day the 47.48. We are all doing so well thanks to the crew at Forrest General. Thanks Rebecca for your input and you know what. The Forrest General crew give us the means and the advise but it is up to us to do it and I am so proud of each of us for taking on this challenge and going forth with it and doing well I might add.

See all of you today at 2:00 p.m.
NUTTIN BUT LOVE

JUDY

LISA GATWOOD

Hey everyone! Hope all is well. Deann I'm sorry to hear that you got voted off. I know that your gonna be just fine. You have a good heart and a kind soul,you are a strong women in my eyes.
Keep on doing it girl. Congrats to you miss Antonya I know you've done good with your weight loss before and after you joined the biggest loser. Keep it up to girl! Amber i hope you and your family are doing well. you have been on my mind and my prayers. Denise I'm so sorry to hear about your husband Hun, Ive been through it also if you ever need to talk ill be glad to. Ive had problems this week to y'all i don't even want to get in to it. I just hope everyone is praying for each other God knows we all need prayer along with faith to make it through the day.
I went to the gym today and did 30 minutes on bike 30minute on the elliptical I saw Jennifer today as well we had a great talk. I loved her e mail it makes sense. Ill see everyone tomorrow.
Remember God give us challenges so we can over come them and become a stronger and better person, and he will not give us more that we can bear.I know sometimes it don't seem like it but when you go through a dark tunnel at the end there is always light.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Tonight I stayed home to be with my family as it is my husband mikes birthday. Happy birthday honey! I did however find the time to get in a workout. I danced to a video and walked 1 mile and rode my bike. I can only hope it is enough. Trying my best as I know everyone is. As Adrienne said it was great to see everyone at the gym last night and I do miss the ones that were not there or had already came and worked out. Maybe we will get to see each other on Wednesday. I hope everyone is having a good week. Denise I hope you are doing well. Amber I miss not seeing you. Glad to know you are doing better as well as your family.

STILL WANT TO GET NUMBERS OF EVERYONE. MAYBE I CAN GET THEM WEDNESDAY.

MUCH AFFECTION TO FORREST GENERAL TEAM AND WDAM

JUDY

News from the Sidelines--Martha Parker

I have had a rough week this week. My doc gave me some medicine to help me with a problem I was having with my feet swelling and retaining fluid. Oh my gosh, did I ever get sick after a few days. On Saturday and Sunday I was a Dizzy, Dizzy, girl. I have completely stopped taking that medicine and I am never taking that again. Since I don't take a lot of meds, I forget that they hit me hard sometimes, I have a problem with prescription cough syrup.

Anyway, I am almost over the dizzy episodes now. The Dizzyness messed up two days of my weekend workouts but I did fine last night at the FG Wellness, I never once had a dizzy spell but I was careful to keep my hands on the bar on the treadmill and I normall just swing my arms.

I had my oatmeal this morning and when I got to work I ate 2 bananas just to pull my potasium on up higher.

It was good to see Adrienne, Judy, Jonathon, and Melvin at the gym last night. It just felt so normal to walk in there and see everyone working so hard. Oh and I wish you could see us because all of us are beginning to "Show" that our clothes are loose and we are pulling things from our closets that before we could not wear. So Yipee! and thank you WDAM and FG Wellness for making such an positive impact on my life. God bless you.

Adrienne Patterson

I finally got back in the gym last night and it was TOUGH. But amazingly I did 20 minutes on the elliptical; I cannot believe that, when I started out I could only do one minute at a time. What made the workout even tougher was… I was the only one there at the time from the competition, normally we all talk and laugh together and the time flies by. But after being on the treadmill for 25 minutes, Judy Price came in and we had a great talk and before I knew it, I had stayed on the treadmill for 55 minutes. Judy and I could not believe that we are actually JOGGING on the treadmill now; this is something that I never thought I could do. Keep up the good work Judy, you look fabulous.

As I was leaving, Martha, Melvin and John came in. They are all looking so good.

Thanks to Artonya for the text and the prayers for my mother, also thanks to Martha and Melvin for your kind words. I truly feel like these people are my family. I cannot imagine life without them now. I will not go to the gym tonight or tomorrow because I am going to Baton Rouge after work so that I can go to my Mom's doctor appointment tomorrow. Even though I have not been in the gym, I have been exercising with video tapes with my co-worker, BJ, she is a true friend. She texts me at night to get me off of my butt to exercise. I definitely would not have done anything this weekend without her encouragement, I have just been feeling so down since finding out about my mother.

Again, thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers. I might not have a good weight loss this week but I plan to be at the rally session on Thursday.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Contratulations to Artonya on your save and to Deana I know you have the strength to keep on. You are doing so well and your are very motivated I believe to keep you going.

Denise, honey don't let this get you down. Pick your self up and dust yourself off and look ahead. I know it hurts and you may think it is the end of the world. But I bet you were doing good before weren't you. It can be done. I did 24 years ago. Go on and cry and ask the man above to give you the strength to had get through this.

Adrienne my thoughts are with you and your family.

To the rest of the family how are y'all doing? I hope to see all of you at the gym, I will come over after work and be there somewhere around 6:15.

Lots of love

Judy

I feel truly blessed!

I just want to take this time to thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Thank you RoRo and Judy Price for the texts, making sure that I am OK. A special thanks to Martha Rosado, our Wellness Counselor, it is so good to know that you are there for us to help us through our stressful situations. The Wellness Center offers a complete program that meet all of your needs; not only do they have someone there to help you with your food and exercise, they have someone there to help with stress. They thought of everything.

I am so grateful to be part of this competition; I learned so much and have met so many wonderful people. Please continue to keep my Mom in your thoughts and prayers. We have an appointment on Wednesday, so I will know more at that time.

I plan to get back in the gym today after work; I just have not had the energy to workout. My main focus has been on my Mom and my family.

ARTONYA

FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE THAT VOTED FOR ME AND TO MS DEANNA YOU CAN DO THIS I WAS VERY HONEST WHEN I SAID I WAS NOT ON THERE TO CAMPAIGN AGAINST YOU YOU ARE A VERY SWEET LADY AND WE ALL HAVE GROWN SO CLOSE AND I HOPE THIS BIGGEST LOOSER FAMILY STAY FAMILY AFTER THIS COMPETITION STAY FOCUS AND POSITIVE. DENISE I HAVE BEEN THERE TRUST ME I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ITS BEEN 3 YEARS AND I STILL SOMETIME FIND IT HARD TO DEAL WITH SO HOPE TOSEE YALL AT THE GYM AND AGAIN THANKS TO ALL THAT HAS COME UP TO ME AND HAS BEEN VERY SUPPORTIVE

DEANA STEVISON

Congratulations, Artonya, I will see everyone in the gym and weigh in on Fridays, everyone keep up the good work, see you at the 5K and on Dec 12 for our Holiday dinner. Denise I will be praying for you and your family, stay focused and rely on God, he will get you thru.

Greetings from the Sidelines

Good Monday Morning Everyone! Artonya and Deana best of luck today. Artonya, I had a great workout with you on Saturday morning and thanks for helping me get back into the swing of things in the gym and for the motivation. I was really proud of myself. After 2 weeks of not being able to workout due to the nasty flu and taking to much on in my life, I picked right back up on Saturday morning! It actually felt good and I can't wait to get back in the gym. Denise, we will be thinking about you and your family and if you need anything just let me know. I miss seeing everyone and everyone keep up the good work!

Amber

DEANA STEVISON

Hi everyone, hope you all had a great week-end. I have come to peace with the elimination process and I gave this over the Lord. I am on a journey to better health, Artonya Thank You for your words, I feel the same way, you look so good and have done so well. We both do not need to let this hinder us regardless of the outcome because my first instinct is to bow out, because I am not stopping regardless, I have a great family to think of and I want to live to a ripe old age. I believe God puts us in situations and places to cross paths with people whether they influence us or we influence them, we have all made new friends and I for one realize that I have friends out there that go the same struggles that I do with emotions, food, etc. that effect our lives. I Thank God for the friends in our gang, the staff at the FG Livewell Center, staff at WDAM and all the sponsors and followers of the contest. So before we even know any decisions, this is only the start of my journey and I consider each and everyone sent by God to touch my life. Thanks for this opportunity. Deana

Denise Jones- Haddox

Hi everyone, I am sorry for the last week. I have been preoccupied with my family. I have been under a great deal of stress none that I even saw coming. My husband and I recently seperated last week and I have been very ill and sick. I refuse to let him ruin my goals and successes. PLEASE PRAY for my family as we are coming thru this difficult time. I am still working out and tring to eat my best, but it is hard when your stomach does not like anyhting

PRAY for our family
Denise

Judy Price (Mimi)

GANG. WENT AND WORKED OUT EARLY THIS MORNING AND SPOKE TO DEANA ON THE PHONE. ITS NICE TO GET TO TALK TO Y'ALL WHEN I CAN. LISA I NEED YOUR NUMBER AGAIN AND I GOT ARTONYA'S TODAY. I HOPE THE WEEKEND IS FINDING EVERONE IN GOOD SPIRITS. I WAS GOING TO COOK SALMON TONIGHT BUT THE GRANDBABIES WERE HERE SO I TOOK THE REST OF MY TURNKGROUND MIXED WITH THE BEEF AND MADE KINDA SOME KIND OF A SOMETHING WITH IT A ROTEL TOMATOES AND MACARONI. IT WAS GOOD OR AT LEAST EVERYONE ATE IT. WELL GOTTA GO TO WALMART AND PICK UP A FEW THINGS. ARTONYA AND DEANA HANG IN THERE. HOPE WE ALL HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND.

MELV IN YOU ARE DOING SO GOOD!

Deana Stevison

Good Morning, The weather is wonderful, the temperature has dropped a little, Melvin and I met this morning and walked outside to help get ready for our 5K run-walk on November 24. We walked-ran the 3.1 miles before the rain really set in, we plan on meeting Martha in Hattiesburg tomorrow to practice on the route we will be taking in November if the weather permits if not we will work out in-doors. Everyone have a great day, I must clean the house now, I have neglected it the past few days, I had much rather be outside, but this rain will keep me in. Deana

DEANA STEVISON

Hope this blog finds everyone well. I find myself very humbled for the opportunity to be a part of such a great group of Biggest Losers. I would like to say that this has been an opportunity of a life-time, I have met great people that have become friends and wish everyone the very best. Artonya and I are below the yellow line this week as all of you know that have been following the contest, I can only pray that God will touch hearts and souls where the voting is concerned to allow the person to stay that needs to be left in the competition because each one of us has worked hard to change our life-styles and habits to become healthier people and as we are learning this is only the start to a life-changing journey that will continue long after the contest is over. The plans laid out by Rebecca our dietitian, our exercise physiologist, and all the staff at the Livewell Center will continue with us on our journey to a healthier life. The sponsors of the contest are touching many lives of many extended families. God Bless each person involved in this journey whether a participant, sponsor, mentor, or extended family. Deana Stevison

From the Side Line--Martha Parker

I went to weigh in this morning and I lost 2lbs this week. I am sooooooooo happy with myself!
This program is just awesome and I can't recommend it enough. I am running! Me! Running!
I have never in my life been a runner and I am not a great runner but I am running! I think we all are running some.

I visited at Play it Again Sports during lunch today and they are an awesome sponsor. I shop at Corner Market in Petal all the time and I watch WDAM for my local news. I like the quality of our Biggest Loser T-Shrts from JMH Graphics. I love to shop at Belk and I am looking forward to needing new clothes in the future.

Oh and go vote! We have two friends below the yellow line so don't forget to vote, vote, vote.

Judy Price (Mimi)

To Deanna and Artonya: You both seem to be great ladies and I wish you both the best of luck!

Lisa, I have done forgot your phone number please send to me so we can converse.

Denise, congratulations on today's weigh in I know you were so excited.

Adrienne, My prayers are with you and your mom!

Melvin, YOU GO BOY 10 lbs. YEAH

And to my biggest loser family I love you all . I am about to go for my walked and try and get started for next week. I will be at workout on Saturday as the gym closes at 7 p.m. on Fridays

ARTONYA

HI EVERYONE I AM BELOW THE YELLOW LINE THIS WEEK WE HAVE ALL GROWN SO CLOSE TO EVERYBODY SO THATS WHY I AM NOT ON HERE TO COMPAIGN AGAINST DEANNA I JUST ASK THAT EVERYBODY VOTE WE ALL DESERVE TO BE HERE NO MATTER WHAT I WILL CONTINUE AND FINISH MY JOURNEY THAT I HAVE STARTED SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING ON GO VOTE

Call in report from Melvin Scruggs

Melvin has lost another 10 lbs this week. Go Melvin! Melvin has acheived one of his first goals and has lost about 50 lbs since the competition began back in August. God Bless.

He reported via cell phone that Artonia and Deana went below the yellow line. So we will all need to remember to sign on and vote, vote, vote. Since we are all friends there is no one we want to lose it's just a rule of the game. So sign on and vote. Everyone is working hard. They had a great day today at the Rally Session.

All of us sideliners weigh in tomorrow. See ya at the gym.....

Judy Price (Mimi)

WELL STICK A FORK IN ME AND CALL ME DONE!
I believe have have done about all I can do this week before waigh in tomorrow. I can only hope it is enough. I have walked, rode my bike every day and I even went to my local gym yesterday. If I have not lost any weight this week then it might be time for a change up. I will try and get with Jennifer on that but my first thing is to get with Rebecca on my eating habits.

To Adrienne, I hope your mother will be fine. I am sure she is getting the best of care and I know that from the woman I have seen in you that you will do everything in your power for her. Our prayers are with you.

And as for the rest of the gang! Hows everybody doing? I am sure you are all doing just great. Everyone that is in the competition and no longer in the competition as well. You are all a great group that I am glad to now call my friends. I have missed everyone this week.

Hope all goes well tomorrow and look forward to seeing everyone.

Love Judy

Teresa Davis

Hi everyone so sorry I have not been to the gym but I have hurt my back and feel that I cannot workout right now I have tried it hear and there but I cannot even sit for long periods of time.All I know is that when I sit I have pain shooting up and down my leg and it gets very painful at times to even sit.I go to the Dr.Friday I will keep you informed on how everything went I just pray I dont' have to have surgery.As far as Diet I try to do the best I can it HARD but I have not pick up any of my bad habits up are anything like that I really wanted to finish the workouts at the gym but I just cannot.I want to say Good Luck to all that is weighing in tomorrow I hope you all do great maybe I will see you all later take care and God Bless.

Teresa Davis:)

Judy Price (Mimi)

ADRIENNE AS TEXT ME TODAY AND ASK IF I WOULD LET EVERYONE KNOW HER MOTHER HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 BREAST CANCER. SHE HAS ASK THAT WE ALL PRAY FOR HER MOM.

TOLD HER I WOULD LET EVERYONE KNOW AND WE WOULD BE PRAYING FOR HER AND HER MOTHER.

JUDY PRICE

News from the side line--Martha Parker

Last night, Melvin walked 3.1 miles in 65 minutes on the treadmill. He was very proud of his accomplishment when he finished. Now he will be working to improve that time for the remainder of the 6 weeks to be ready for the 5K in November. He has been having issues with blogging and I told him I report his great news to you becasue 6 weeks ago he could not have done it.

We are all working hard and to hear that together we have all lost 350 lbs is fantastic. Keep up the good work everybody. We have a lunch planned at Brownstone's in December to check up on each other. If you have any questions on the lunch ask Mitch, Deana, Melvin or Martha. We want everyone to be there with us to celebrate our success.

There can be on one grand prize winner, but there are 20 winners working out in the gym losing weight and improving our lives. Thank you all the sponsors for your williness to help us change our lives. God Bless you and increase your business daily.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hello people! 1st of all would like to say happy birthday to Lisa and to say how much I have missed everyone by my not coming any this week to the gym. I have been working out at home by walking and riding my bike. I went to my local exercise spot today where I used to go and worked out on her machines for about an hour just to do something different. It was fun and I saw a few people I have not seen in a long while. I hope all is doing good this week. Adrienne I hope your mom does well with her procedure. I will have nothing but good thoughts for her and your safe trip. To all I believe that we have all become friends and we all have become a great support group for each other. Lets all keep up even after this competition is over okay! Lots of love to each and everyone. Jen, Rebecca and all of the staff, y'all are the best!!!

Your friend

Judy

Adrienne Patterson

Happy Birthday Lisa!

I had to leave unexpectedly, my Mom is having surgery tomorrow and I had to go to Baton Rouge. I pray that all goes well tomorrow and plan to be back in time for weigh in on Thursday. I am spending the night at the hospital with her, so I am not sure what kind of exercise I will be able to do. But my main concern right now is my mother, please pray for her, surgery is 9:30 AM. I will text Judy and RoRo after the surgery is over, hopefully one of them will update everyone on the blog.

I pray that I see everyone on Thursday! I hate that I won't be able to workout with everyone...

LISA GATWOOD

Hey everyone! I know everyone is doing good! I went and worked out this morning. I done training on the treadmill an hour and done the bike 40 min. I was really excited today I did the elliptical 24 min. This is coming from someone that could only do it 2 min or so then have to take a break. I got on it done 2 min took break 2 min more and then I did 20 min straight. Today is my birthday my family wanted to take me out but I didn't want to go I'm proud of myself cause I didn't wanted to go to Red lobster and eat my favorite endless shrimp. The old me would have ,but i have worked to hard and come so far to just let it go. I know what my weaknesses are now I know how to control my life now. I still need prayer and to work on myself everyday.
I know i can thanks to this program it saved my life!

To all FGH WELLNESS staff, thanks for the motivation you are truly wonderful.

The biggest motivation I have received if from the Contestants. I realize how special you all were to me this weekend when I went out of town on a "girl weekend " and was updating everyone on the competition. As I told everyone how wonderful this competition was, I realized what a great inspiration my friends in the competition were.
Thanks to everyone. We all are working so hard and giving so much and the reward it so great our health, our life, and self control.

Thanks
Denise

Denise Jones -Haddox

Hi everyone and THANKS so much for the votes. I appreciate all the votes and support from my friends old and new and family during this time. Apparently I still have a lot to learn because I had such a small weight loss last week. I have changed my workout like suggested, No more 3 -4 hours in the gym. I plan to spend 1.5 hours in the gym and focus on the treadmill, elliptical, and weights. I am focusing on quality and not quantity. We will see how this is going to do.

Amber I am sorry and wish we all could make it. I know you are going to keep doing well because I believe you are truly dedicated. I am proud of all your hard work and feel that you and been and inspiration to me. Please take care of the precious little boy and I hope your family has recuperated from that horrible flu. Look forward to seeing you at the FINALLY.

DENISE

DEANA STEVISON

Just wanted to say hello to everyone, looking forward to seeing the gang at the gym tonight, worked out with Melvin Sunday afternoon in Laurel. Something to think about-

To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals. Benjamin Franklin 1736

Good Luck to everyone this week, stay focused. Deana

LISA GATWOOD

Hey everyone! I'm sorry to hear that you didn't make it Amber. I hope you and your family is doing well. Congrats Denise! Ill see you at the gym. I am so glad that we are in this competition together. Thanks to Joseph from WDAM, Jennifer and Rebbecca from the wellness center @ Forrest General. I feel like we have all been blessed with this opportunity. Go Martha!
I'm heading to the Gym hope to see y'all. Remember to pray for all of us!
Amber I know your gonna do just fine you've been blessed with the knowledge, keep going girl.

From the side line--Martha Parker

I was so happy at the weigh in on Friday. I have lost 2 lbs. So all our working out is paying off. I had a nice visit with former contestant Barbara Herrin, who had stopped by for her weigh in as well.

Once you get into the habbit of making the right food choices it's easier to say NO the bad food choices. It becomes a part of your lifestyle. I missed my workout on Saturday so I doubled up on Sunday. I personally think making up exercise is like trying to make up sleep. You can't really do it. I enjoyed the Sunday workout very much. I also checked my 5k time and my personal best so far is 52.30. So now I know what number I am working to beat for November 14 when we all reunite for the big race.

So week 7 here we come, our new lives are getting closer and closer each week now as the competition pool gets more and more narrow. Amber joins us on the sidelines and we get to keep encouraging the others. Good Luck on Thursday. See you all at the gym this week.

Congratulations Denise!!!

Hey Everyone! I have yet to hear from WDAM, but I see on the blog and the website that I did not make it another week. I will still be working out and going strong though and will be keeping up with everyone and still blogging. Congratulations Denise! I hope you go all the way! You have done so good and if it could not be me, I am so glad it was you that got to stay in the competition! Good luck to everyone and I hope to see you all soon!

AMBER

Adrienne Patterson

I had a great weekend in Jackson with my sisters. I did really well with my eating and my sisters and I got up and worked out at the hotel Saturday morning. Now it's back to the gym to get ready for Thursday rally session.

I want to say congratulations to Denise for making it another week. And to Amber, I hope that you and your family are doing better and I am sure we will see you in the gym.

Here's to a good week everyone.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Good Monday morning. I have had a good weekend and hope everyone else did too. I called myself resting Sunday and still found myself making a walk. I did make another big pot of chicken and vegetable soup. I am finding myself tired and I still want to make the walk. I did however take it easy on the bike. My granddaughter has strep and I could not play with her yesterday and that was disheartening. I want to play with her and my grandson as well. I am going to stay home Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday and see you all Thursday. I hope all does well and for the votes someone call me 601 441 6890 and let me know. I wish both Denice and Amber the best of luck!!!!!

Judy

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hey everyone, checking in with you all. I have been to the live well center this morning and did my workout and I feel pretty good. I will be cleaning my house today and playing catch up from the week. I have got my three work outs there so will finish out here at home. Will have to discipline myself to do it. Wishing everyone a good weekend end and a better week. will see y'all Thursday ! Lets all pray that we will have the strenght to finish what we start and to continue on the path of what is right for our own bodies. It is hard but I feel it is getting better and somewhat easier even though sometimes life gets in the way. Ms. Denna, thanks for the borrowing of your shorts and I will bring them Thursday since I will not be there Monday liked we discussed.

Adrienne Patterson

Today has been a very busy day. First, I woke up and exercised on the treadmill and then went to my baby's school for "Muffins with Mom", of course, I did not have a muffin LOL. Then I went to get my hair done, then went shopping for a dress to wear to a party tonight in Jackson, and got my car washed, got gas and ate lunch. There is no way that I would have had all of this done by 2PM before losing weight. I will post a picture of my dress on Sunday when I get back in town.

We will stay in Jackson this weekend because my brother plays for Southern University and they play against Jackson State tomorrow. So we will just make a weekend out of it. I am packing my own food and snacks so that I can be prepared. I have checked online and Cabot Lodge has a great workout facility(this is something I would have cared less about six weeks ago). I cannot believe how much my life is changing for the better.

I had a blast yesterday running through the aisles at Corner Market.

Everyone have a great weekend and I will see you guys in the gym on Monday. RoRo, I will definitely make it back in time for our walk on Sunday.

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hey guys I'm back on line. Yesterday was a blast and we had so much fun or a least I did. After the weigh in and the challenge Melvin, Deana, Barbara and myself went to the Brownstone with Mr. Mitch.. We ate healthy but well. It was all so nice. The staff there was very nice. Thanks Mitch for the nice treat. I was about ready to eat!! Then Melvin, Deana and myself went to the gym and worked out for about and hour and a half. Barbara met us there. Today I had a meeting with Jennifer and it was very informative. I went on and had my work out as well. I am so glad I have done that early this morning. Now to the voting, PLEASE all who reads this go on and vote. VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE. I know that each Denice and Amber will appreciate this very much.


JUDY PRICE

VOTE FOR ME...AMBER FINNEGAN!!!!

VOTE FOR ME AMBER FINNEGAN!!!
I NEED YOUR VOTE TO HELP ME STAY IN THE COMPETITION!

Monday, my little boy was diagnosed with the Flu and Tuesday morning, my husband and I were diagnosed with this yucky mess. I have not been able to go workout this week, go to work or even leave my house. So...needless to say, I missed the Thursday Rally Session and Corner Market Challenge. So, that immediately sent me into the bottom to be put up for elimination. I need your votes to help me stay in because that is all I have to count on for this week. I have worked way to hard for this and really want to stay in this competition. Please VOTE VOTE VOTE!

VOTE FOR AMBER FINNEGAN!!!

Denise Jones- Haddox

VOTE FOR ME ! DENISE
I have lost 25 lbs to date and I am in the bottom. I did my workout last week and stayed in my diet as usual. I have not cheated or wanted to cheat on this once. This is getting harder and harder but I am trying harder and harder.
I am going out of town this weekend and I just want everyone to vote. I already have a plan for my diet and exercise, so I still am going to be working hard. Please dont give up on me.

Denise Jones Haddox

News from the side line

Hey, I was eliminated in week 5, but I am still working out faithfully with the contestants over at FG Livewell. They have excellent staff and are waiting to help get you going too. I am just giving you the update on the group. They are gathering over at the Arlington loop location as I type this to weigh in and then head over to the Second Challenge of the game. They will be over at the Corner Market on Hardy working to see who gets to be the champions for the day. I am so proud of all 10 of them and I am looking forward to hearing a great report later today.
The stress level seems to increase every week as we lose more and more contestants and get closer and closer to the final four. Two more will go up for elimination this week and one will be gone so we all apprecatie your following the website and taking the time to vote. All of us are working toward the 5K race on November 14th on the Trace. Good luck to you all.

DEANA STEVISON

Good Morning to all, Thanks to all for the concern, my foot is better, minor swelling, but back to work, have been able to work out with Martha and Melvin for the last two days at Livewell Center. Looking forward to seeing everyone today. God Bless, Deana

Denise Jones- Haddox

Wow I dont read the blog for a day or so and I am out of the loop. Sorry Amber about your family having the flu, that is tough. Just remember try and stay hydrated. Hope your little one is getting better.
Deana - GIRL- you and that foot, maybe you need to get it seen about. I already know you are keeping it elevated. I am hoping and praying it gets better.

As for me it has been a tough week, I am doing everything like we all are, I feel like I am frustrated because I don't feel like I had any weight movement this week.
I am up to 1 hour nu step, 1 hour treadmill, and today I did 10 minutes on Elliptical ( that was like a miracle) . I see progress but my personality and nature is impatient and I want it all to fall of super fast. I missed you all at the gym the evening, I went in around 4 and left around 545 and I did not see anyone. I am having to come a little earlier where I can go and get my son.

See ya tomorrow and good luck to all,
Denise

Adrienne Patterson

Good Day Everyone,

I worked out this afternoon at the LiveWell Center so I didn't see any of the crew there. I am not looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in, but I cannot wait to see what our next challenge will be tomorrow at Corner Market.

See ya tomorrow!

LISA GATWOOD

Hi all! I went and exercised this morning at the gym. I worked harder than I ever have today.
I'm so tired but feel so accomplished. Amber I hate to hear that, I prayed for y'all. I appreciate your concern about all us not wanting to give it to us. I have diabetes and God knows I don't want it ( LOL ).Your Lil boy has been on my mind so much I pray that God heals him very soon. I have a 2 year old and I sympathize with you. Miss D I'm glad to see your alright to I was worried about you also. I will see y'all tomorrow. Please continue to pray for all of us. With God and prayer we can accomplish anything.

Amber Finnegan

Thank you Judy and Lisa for thinking about us. Unfortunately...I got diagnosed with the flu today and my husband I believe has it as well. We are all confined to the house and feeling horrible. I hope to see everyone Thursday but the Dr. told me I could not go back to work until Friday and that is if the fever breaks by then, so we will see. I can't hold much down so I guess that is helping me stay on track with my diet...LOL! I promise I will only come if I am "A-Ok" because I do not want to give this mess to any of you. Please say a little prayer for all of us to get better and especially for my little boy. See you all soon.

AMBER

LISA GATWOOD

Hello everyone! I'm sorry to hear about your son Amber I wish you all well. I hate to hear that Miss D was hurt Saturday I wish you well also. I'm so proud of you Melvin,way to go! I'm going to the gym in a Lil while to work out.
I hope to see some of y'all there. I'm looking forward to the challenge Thursday.
( I cant wait! ) I have everyone in my prayers!

Judy Price (Mimi)

HELLO TO ALL. 1ST I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT i AM SO GLAD TO BE IN THIS COMPETITION WITH SO MANY WONDERFUL PEOPLE. IT REALY MEANS A LOT EVEN THOUGH WE ARE COMPETITORS WE HAVE BECOME OUR OWN SUPPORT GROUP. CONGATULATIONS TO AMBER AND TO RO RO. AND TO MS MARTHA AND MR. JOE I AM SO SORRY BUT MARTHA WAS STILL KICKING IT AT THE GYM WHEN I LEFT. MS. DEANNA I HEARD ABOUT YOUR ANKLE. I HOPE IT IS NOT TO BAD AND YOU GET WELL SOON AND GET BACK TO THE GYM. AMBER HOPE YOUR SON GETS WELL SOON AND YOU AND YOUR DONT GET TO YUCKY. I AM FEELING A LITTLE QUEEZY MYSELF AFTER THE WORKOUT.

LOTS OF LOVE TO EVERYONE AND I WILL SEE Y'ALL TOMORROW.

NUTTIN BUT LOVE

JUDY PRICE

Amber Finnegan

Thank You! Thank You! Thank you to all who voted! It really means alot to me to have so much support behind me to be the Biggest Loser! I got a great workout in on Saturday morningn and saw Mrs. Judy Price. We had a great workout together. My little boy became sick over the weekend and I woke up feeling quite yucky today as well. I took him on to the Dr. this afternoon and we found out that he has the flu. He is only 8 months old so everyone please keep him in your prayers. I think my husband and I are coming down with the flu also. We can endure alot better than my little Reid can, so everyone please please please keep in your prayers. I hope that I get a workout in this week but right now all my energy is going towards keeping me going to take care of my little boy. I hope to see everyone on Thursday.

The entire group from Saturday's event

We all finished in under 60 minutes. We had a great time and Rebecca and her husband, De came and supported our efforts. Deana hurt her ankle and we need to hold her up in prayer. She is missing the workout tonight because her foot is swollen and she needs to prop it up.

The Laurel walk/run was an awesome time and I am so happy to have been a part of it. The pine belt pacers took the great pictures.

The Saturday Walk Run in Laurel

We are so proud of Melvin, he won in his age group.

Martha Parker

The heart/walk race in Laurel was so much fun. Melvin won an award in his age group and our only tradegy was that Deana fell and skint her knee while looking over to encourage Melvin. She hit some uneven road and lost her footing. She is fine they patched her up back at the wellness center. We all finished the race in under an hour and our first mile we finished in 17 minutes that was all our personal best time so we were happy. It was not too hot and the sun didn't start shining until they were giving out the awards.

My son Alex was waiting for me at the finish line and had a great big towel and bottle of cold water for me. I went home with him after the race and fell asleep on his couch until lunch time. I think I was supposed to be watching him play halo but I am sure I fell asleep. We went to lunch at Ryan's on 16th avenue and my brother and Alex's girlfriend, Cassidi, came in and we all had lunch together.

On Sunday after church I went to the gym and walked the 3.5 miles for the day and after supper I went over to the walking track and got in yet one more mile. I have all this exercise worked in to my schedule and now it's part of my routine to exercise and it's all thanks to the biggest loser competition that I have been able to change my lifestyle to include exercise in my busy schedule.

Above or below the yellow line, I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the competition and to make great new friends.

MS. RELONDA

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HELLO EVERYONE,

I HAD A GOOD WEEKEND I HAD ALOT GOIN ON BUT IT WAS FUN. I HAD A GOOD START SATURDAY. I WENT TO THE HEART WALK IT WAS NICE. ALL MY NICE FRIENDS WAS THERE AUNT SAD (KATIE), SHANE AND ROSA. I WISH SANDRA I WAS THERE BUT SHE COULDN'T MAKE I. THERE MY CATH LAB AND ENDO FRIENDS. THEY GOIN MAKE SURE I GET THOUGHT THE BIGGEST LOSER.. THEY ARE BEHIND ME JUST LIKE MY MOTHER(LONGEE) THEY ARE MY FAMILY ALSO WE ALL ARE ON A DIET AND I CAN SAY WE ARE DOING GOOD!!! I GOT ASK OUT TO THE MOVIE AND DINNER IT WAS GREAT. SO WE WENT SATURDAY NITE HE PICK ME UP AND HE BROUGHT ME SOME PRETTY PURPLE ROSE'S AND FLOWERS!!! NO, I DNT EAT AT DA MOVIES TO MUCH FATING THERE!!! I MET A GOOD PERSON WITH A GOOD HEART ADRIENNE!!!! IF IT WAS NOT FOR THE BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST I WOULDN'T HAVE MET HER.... WE HAD A GOOD WALK AND A GOOD TALK. WHEN THE CONTEST OVER WE WILL STILL BE FRIEND WE GOING GET TO OUR GOAL. TO ALL MY FRIENDS THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Adrienne Patterson

I had a great weekend, I was able to spend quality time with my husband and baby. I was also able to get caught up on some homework. After church, I was extremely exhausted so we all took a nap. Thankfully, RoRo called and woke me up to remind me about our walk, a special thank you to her.

I have packed my bags so that I can meet everyone at the gym tomorrow after work. See everyone there!

LISA GATWOOD

Hey everyone! I know everyone is doing well.
Happy Birthday Judy! Good job Denise avoiding temptation! I wish I could have walked this morning, I had made other plans. I missed everyone Saturday when I went to work out.
It just didn't feel the same without seeing at least one person from our group there. I cant wait until tomorrow I can head back to the gym.
I guess ill talk to y'all tomorrow. Please remember to pray for us!

Denise Jones-Haddox

Went walking this am with the heart walk in hattiesburg and then went to the Pecan Festival and did a little more walking out in the heat. However at about 130 I was tired and ready to come home and get under the AC. Connor ( son) and Jory ( husband) both joined me all day and that is a GREAT day.
PS - No I did not drink or eat one thing at the festival. I made sure I ate my lunch before we got there so these temptations did not occur.
Denise

Judy Price (Mimi)

Hey every body. Checking in with you all. I am so glad that all of you went on the walk and sorry I could not be there. I really would have liked to been there with you. I did go workout today and saw Amber there. We had a good talk while we worked out as well. You know I have even met some other people there too. Most of them are older than I and I really like talking to them. I went and got my hair cut from my daughter who works at Fantastic Sams and not only cut but

a razor cut. It looks good and also little color as well. As you know Melvin told me that the young lady I met at the Wesley Hospital track said I was a old lady. Well even though it is my birthday, I'm a long way from OLD!!! I am happy to tell my age. I am 47 today and I can hang with the best. LOL Nuttin but love

DEANA STEVISON

Hello everyone, just taking the time to say hello, Martha, Melvin, Rebecca, and her husband, and myself did the 5K in Laurel this morning. I am thank-full for the progress I have made, 5 weeks ago I would never have dreamed of walking in a 5K and had only managed 2 miles on my on, Thank You, again WDAM and the LIVEWELL CENTER IN HATTIESBURG AND ALL THE GREAT STAFF for allowing us to be part of this opportunity, my life is changing for the better. I then went on to my grandson's first soccer game, he is the inspiration for me to get healthy and live longer, I am going to see him play all sports, graduate high school, go to college, and get married, many years from now, Thanks for all the support from family, friends, staff members, and WDAM viewers. Going to prop my foot up for a bit, had a little spill in the 5K walk, but I finished it. Deana

Back from the Heart Walk

It was very humid out there this morning, I never sweated so much in my life. Denise and RoRo were also at the walk this morning. It is so good to see so many people in Hattiesburg coming out to support such a great cause.

Jennifer was also there cheering us on, if it were not for her and this challenge, I would not be participating in this walk (especially since I had to wake up so early) LOL. But I felt great after the walk.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY, stay away from the cake just like you did last weekend.

I am now going to shower and go get my hair done and then go to the Art Walk, so that will be a little more walking around. Hope to see others there tonight.

Have a great weekend!

Judy Price (Mimi)

Well today I got a late start on my work out. I did walk to the post office from my job which a total of .6 miles and then got home and walked 2 more before it started to drizzle rain. I then ate a piece of steak my husband cooked for me and it taste like heaven. Also had asparagus. I then got on my bike and rode it as I say to nowhere. But I set up a small television set on my back porch so the ride is not so boring and I had a good ride. I wish all the best in the run/walk tomorrow and Jennifer I am so glad that you did not get hurt with your accident. Whether you know it or not, you mean the world to us!!!!!!!! I will be going to the gym tomorrow and work out for the first time since last weigh in. It is my birthday and I might go out with my sister but not sure as the grand babies will be back home. I want everyone to know I have been having the time of my life these past few weeks and hope it continues. I know soon and very soon it is going to get harder and harder for the weight to come off and it will just take more hard work and determination. Getting the weight off is easy. Keeping it off is the hard part and with rebecca training all of us big ole babies it should only get better. We should all know how to eat already but food is fun and taste so good. Learning a new way to eat will be just as easy and fun as well and we will all look so good and feel so much better for it. Thanks you guys for being my friends and look forward to seeing all of you soon.
People please remember to vote for your Biggest Loser
Much love

Judy