What an end to an amazing contest! Last week (week 11 of the 12 week competition), GenX’r was leading the group with a 24.4 pound weight loss - closely followed by R.G. with a 22 pound weight loss. R.G. obviously did something drastic this week as he dropped another 16.3 pounds in one week!!!!! (Martha’s disclaimer…I don’t recommend anyone try to lose 16 pounds in one week!)  I am quite puzzled as to how this could have physiologically happened? I realize in the first few weeks of starting a diet, weight can drop rapidly due to loss of water. However, it is highly unusual for this to happen in the 12th week.  I am shocked by the ending of this competition. No offense R.G. - but I thought GenX’r had it in the bag.
 

My interview with R.G. the “biggest loser” and the “runner up” GenX’r:

1. Martha: So the end is here. R.G: How did you do it? I have never heard of anyone losing so much weight 12 weeks into a diet.  What were your tactics? How did you handle the bball game parties?

R.G: I was consistently losing throughout the contest  but during the last week, I switched to no carbs, only eating salad and veggies, while still trying to increase the running. I think I ran over 25 miles. I also cut down on the water intake and stayed in all weekend just watching basketball no parties. I wouldn’t want to do it again. I felt really weak this morning before the weigh-in but I got the win. Thanks to some strong coaching.

2. Martha: Gen X’r, you did really well!   Were you surprised by RG’s surprise attack? 

GenX’r: Yeah…you could say that!  If I didn’t see him myself on Monday morning - I would have thought he cheated.  From Friday the the 28th to Monday the 31st - RG totally looked much thinner.  He had to work really hard to take the lead & he did it.  He is still paying for it though…  :o)
 
3. Martha: Who did you think was going to win?   Did the outcome surprise you?  

GenX’r: I thought I was going to win and yes - the outcome suprised me.
 R.G: I was surprised. I just wanted to get to 200. I didn’t think I would get close to 190.

4. Martha: Do you feel you’ll be able to keep the weight off? Unfortunately, you know the odds … most people regain the weight. Do you think you’ll beat the odds?

GenX’r: Yes , I actually have a new goal of 165 lbs.  so I still have a to keep working it…     I will work to that end…  

R.G: I think I can do. I want to make sure I stay under 200.  

5. Martha: How do you think you’ll keep the weight off?  (Pic on the right is the “before” pic of GenX’r)

GenX’r:   Just keep doing what I’ve been doing

R.G: I’m going to continue to workout, running, lifting, etc. Cut down on the meal portion sizes and no late night snacking.

6. Martha: Do you feel this weight loss has changed your life in any ways?   (Pic on the right is the “after” pic of GenX’r!)

GenX’r: Changed my life - no… made me aware of how much I eat - yes

R.G: I feel great. A lot more energy.

I would like to thank all the guys of the New Hampshire Biggest Loser Competition for letting me follow their contest. You guys made great progress … and it was entertaining to follow. Stay tuned to citygirlbites to learn more nutrition tips to keep the weight off!
 

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