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Weight and See: Those last 10 pounds

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ live recap, episode 16 (season finale)

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By Ginny and Wade

Roger Shultz of Enterprise takes his last last weigh-in. Can he make it to the final three of “The Biggest Loser”? And will he win the $250,000 grand prize?

The live recap of the live two-hour finale — plus details on where you can meet him in person this weekend — after the jump …

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Take it off

Monday, April 14th, 2008

‘Biggest Loser’ player Roger Shultz reveals all before finale

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By Ginny

Trainer Bob Harper, left, and Roger Shultz

He may be better known these days, at least by the ladies, as a record-breaking competitor on “The Biggest Loser” than as a linebacker for the Crimson Tide. But Roger Shultz owes it to an intense focus on weekly weigh-ins on the NBC reality competition.

The season concludes at 7 p.m. Tuesday, where the Enterprise native could win $250,000 during the live broadcast.

Shultz talked by phone about his experiences, his chance of being chosen for the final three, and being identified by his missing tooth.

• I have to know: Was chef Rocco DiSpirito’s pepper steak really as good as your mama’s?

It was pretty good. It was different. He added peppers at first thinking it would be a Chinese dish. (laughs)

• Did you ever think you would make it to the final four?

Realistically, no. All I thought was, stay above the yellow line and good things will happen. I took it one week at the time. And then, things happened like (the final twist where America votes).

• That final weigh-in was intense …

You should’ve been there with me! But it was still exciting-losing the most weight of anyone on campus. It was the first time I focused in on a number and really fine-tuned my diet and workouts to reach it for the final weigh-in.

Unfortunately, that was a motivator for everyone.

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Weight and See: Women on top

Saturday, April 12th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 15

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By Ginny

It’s the last episode of “The Biggest Loser” before the live two-hour finale, and only two spots are guaranteed. Will the boys in blue, including Roger Shultz of Enterprise, earn a chance at the $250,000?

Remember, it’s a singing competition, not a popularity contest, after the jump …

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Weight and See: Hybrid test drive

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 14

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By Ginny

Previously on “Survivor,” Tyra took the girls to Sydney for shoots and go-sees while fear was not a factor for one player. But which team arrived first at the Pit Stop? Find out this week on “A Baby Story.”

(Even reality shows do mashups, as we see on this week’s “Biggest Loser.” Plus, Enterprise’s Roger Shultz receives his first passport stamp.)

More Franken-reality, after the jump …

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Weight and See: I can has cake?

Friday, March 28th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 13

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By Ginny

A piece of chocolate cake changes “The Biggest Loser” game. In the sense that the last episode did not include a piece of chocolate cake, and this ones does. Does Roger Shultz of Enterprise take the cake?

In a contest of pointless twists, this one may be the pointlessest. Still, it turned out to be a pretty good week.

Find out why we’re not frosted, after the jump …

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Weight and See: That not-so-fresh feeling

Monday, March 24th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 12

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By Ginny

Everyone receives a makeover from Tim Gunn, including Enterprise’s Roger Shultz. Except that it’s “The Biggest Loser” and not “Project Runway.” But still, we’re interested again.

And after all, isn’t that what this show is about, to help fat people conform to society’s preferred sexual aesthetic. And also for product placement.

See their dramatic new looks, after the jump …

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Weight and See: Twist and shout

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 11

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By Ginny

Check out the new “Biggest Loser” workout: You sit and throw things at the TV set for two hours and then call 10 friends to ask them why a once-great network can’t put together a compelling reality show.

(We still hug the set when our local boy made skinnier Roger Shultz appears.)

And 1 and 2 and 3 and breathe, after the jump …

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Weight and See: Gift of the Bernie

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 10

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By Ginny

On “The Biggest Loser,” it’s all about blowing your minds, people. Couples? Finished. Teams? No more.

Without a defensive line (football metaphor), can Enterprise’s Roger Shultz hold his own?

Hold on to your minds, blown or otherwise, after the jump …

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Weight and See: Pride goeth

Sunday, March 2nd, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 9

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By Ginny

The blue team hits Vegas. Will Enterprise’s Roger Shultz come up aces or snake eyes? Jackpot or bust? Royal flush or craps? “The Biggest Loser,” where it’s always a gamble.

Tattoos for everyone, after the jump …

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Weight and See: Song of the mouth

Monday, February 25th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 8

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By Ginny

The “Biggest Loser” contestants are all sent home. Nine-way defeat? Nope, just shore leave for our intrepid dieters.

Out in the wild, Roger Shultz of Enterprise has to decide everything on his own. (No more Bama Slammer cohort Trent, sniff.) Will he listen to Mr. Blue Bob on his shoulder, or follow Br’er Rabbit into the briar patch?

Everybody’s got a laughing place, after the jump …

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Weight and See: Yes We Can

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 6

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By Ginny

On “The Biggest Loser,” the black team gains historic momentum. Can Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson pull out a Super Duper Tuesday defeat?

The best reality TV team ever, plus your chance to audition for season six, after the jump …
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Weight and See: The Bob squad

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 5

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By Ginny

It’s every man/woman for him/herself on “The Biggest Loser.”

Plus, the Bama Slammers — Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson — swap gray shirts for blue. Can Appomattox be far behind?

An uncivil war, after the jump …
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Weight and See: The gong show

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 4

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By Ginny

This week on “The Biggest Loser,” it’s one team vs. the rest. Which side do Enterprise’s Roger Shultz and teammate Trent Patterson fall on? Can the Bama Slammers survive this latest challenge?

More twists than an irradiated pretzel, after the jump …
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Weight and See: Chew-chew train

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 3

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By Ginny

After last week’s tiny weight loss, can Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson drop enough to keep the Bama Slammers in the running on “The Biggest Loser”?

And what’s gum got to do with it?

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Weight and See: Cinema scary-diso

Monday, January 14th, 2008

‘The Biggest Loser: Couples’ recap, episode 2

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By Ginny

The Bama Slammers are back for week 2 of “The Biggest Loser: Couples.” Roger Shultz of Enterprise and Trent Patterson dropped nearly 50 pounds in the premiere, but can they stay strong in the face of double trainers and rib plates?

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