Fat March
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Fat March is an American
reality
television series on the ABC
network
, based on the U.K.
Channel Four series Too Big To Walk. It premiered on August 6, 2007 and ended on September 10, 2007.
The show had received mixed reactions from fitness experts.
, over 550 miles to Washington, D.C.
, for a prize of US$1.2 million.
The show focused on teamwork by starting with the initial prize of 1.2 million dollars, meaning each contestant will receive $100,000 upon completion. However, at the end of each episode, contestants have the opportunity to nominate any of their team for removal from the walk. Any time someone is voted out, is physically unable to continue, or chooses to stop, each remaining individual's share is cut by $10,000. Participants can choose to vote for no one. It only takes one vote for a person to be ejected; thus if 11 people vote for no one, but one person votes for someone, that one person who received one vote is eliminated.
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television series on the ABC
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, based on the U.K.
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Channel Four series Too Big To Walk. It premiered on August 6, 2007 and ended on September 10, 2007.
The show had received mixed reactions from fitness experts.
Synopsis
The show focused on twelve individuals walking from the starting line of the Boston MarathonBoston Marathon
The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon hosted by the U.S. city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April. Begun in 1897 and inspired by the success of the first modern-day marathon competition in the 1896 Summer Olympics, the Boston Marathon is the world's oldest...
, over 550 miles to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, for a prize of US$1.2 million.
The show focused on teamwork by starting with the initial prize of 1.2 million dollars, meaning each contestant will receive $100,000 upon completion. However, at the end of each episode, contestants have the opportunity to nominate any of their team for removal from the walk. Any time someone is voted out, is physically unable to continue, or chooses to stop, each remaining individual's share is cut by $10,000. Participants can choose to vote for no one. It only takes one vote for a person to be ejected; thus if 11 people vote for no one, but one person votes for someone, that one person who received one vote is eliminated.
Participants
- Wendy, 40, 5'6", 234 pounds, professional singer and authorAuthorAn author is broadly defined as "the person who originates or gives existence to anything" and that authorship determines responsibility for what is created. Narrowly defined, an author is the originator of any written work.-Legal significance:...
: A construction company owner who resides in La Canada, California. She is married with a seven-year-old stepdaughter and wants to return to the stage as a singer and songwriter, but needs to lose weight first. Wendy had four top 40 hits in Europe in the nineties.
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- Wendy was injured in week one with bone spurs and chronic Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitisPlantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole of the foot.Longstanding cases of plantar fasciitis often demonstrate more degenerative changes than inflammatory changes, in which case they are termed plantar fasciosis. The suffix...
, which forced her to leave the march during Stage 3 in Greenwich, ConnecticutGreenwich, ConnecticutGreenwich is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 61,171. It is home to many hedge funds and other financial service companies. Greenwich is the southernmost and westernmost municipality in Connecticut and is 38+ minutes ...
after walking 205 miles in 5 weeks.
- Wendy was injured in week one with bone spurs and chronic Plantar Fasciitis
- Chantal, 35, 5'2", 250 pounds, comedienne: A student who resides in Brookline, MassachusettsBrookline, MassachusettsBrookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 58,732.-Etymology:...
. She dreams of one day owning a pair of slim designer jeans.
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- She completed Fat March, weighing in at 199 pounds, losing a total of 51 pounds.
- Jami Lyn, 30, 5'9", 236 pounds, military wife: A housewife who resides in Daleville, AlabamaDaleville, AlabamaDaleville is a city in Dale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 4,653. It is part of the Enterprise–Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area. The city's nickname is "Gateway to Fort Rucker", as this U.S. Army post is located just north of town...
. She is the mother of three children and finds it difficult to be so much larger than her husband and the only big person in the family.
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- Jami Lyn completed Fat March weighing 186 pounds, losing a total of 50 pounds. 2008.
- Kimberly, 39, 5'5", 274 pounds, former rap divaDivaA diva is a celebrated female singer. The term is used to describe a woman of outstanding talent in the world of opera, and, by extension, in theatre, cinema and popular music. The meaning of diva is closely related to that of "prima donna"....
: A real estate investor who resides in Duluth, GeorgiaDuluth, GeorgiaDuluth is a city in Gwinnett County, Georgia and an increasingly more affluent and developed suburb of Atlanta. Unincorporated portions of Forsyth County also have Duluth as a mailing address, though this area is outside city limits...
. She was once known as the rap artist Tempest with a top 20 album in Europe. She was in the group SweetboxSweetboxSweetbox is a Los Angeles based pop music project formed in 1995 by executive producer Heiko Schmidt and music producer Roberto "Geo" Rosan.Throughout the years Sweetbox has had several leading women including Kimberly Kearney, Dacia Bridges, Tina Harris, Jade Villalon and most recently and...
. Her mother and father died four months apart due to weight-related issues when Kim was 15 years old. Prior to this show, she was a contestant on season 1 of I Want to Work for DiddyI Want to Work for DiddyI Want To Work For Diddy was a reality show on VH1. Co-executive produced and directed by Mark Jacobs, the 13 contestants are brought together to see who can become Sean Combs' assistant. The show premiered on August 4, 2008...
, using her nickname, Poprah.
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- Kim quit the march in Stage 1.
- Loralie, 30, 5'3", 233 pounds, wants to have a baby: A marketing resources expert who lives in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
. She is married and dreams of starting a big family, but her doctor requires that she lose weight first before becoming pregnant.
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- Loralie completed Fat March, losing a total of 56 pounds, with a final weight of 185 pounds. Loralie became pregnant after the show and gave birth to her first child, a son, in September 2008.
- Shea, 27, 5'7", 280 pounds, former college softball player: A makeup/special effects artist who resides in Indian Rocks Beach, FloridaIndian Rocks Beach, FloridaIndian Rocks Beach is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,072 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 5,167.-Geography:...
. She is embarrassed that she is the biggest person in the makeup trailer, and her parents are worried about how her weight is affecting her health.
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- Shea completed Fat March weighing a total 234 pounds, losing a total of 55 pounds.
- Anthony, 26, 6'3", 410 pounds: He is unemployed and resides in Addison, IllinoisAddison, IllinoisAddison is a village located west of the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 35,914 at the 2000 census. The estimated population was 36,378 as of 2002.The Village of Addison lies on Salt Creek...
. He is determined not to let being overweight kill him. He is billed on-screen as a "26 year old virgin."
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- He was voted off after Stage 5.
- MattMatt Anoa'iMatthew "Matt" Anoa'i is a professional wrestler, best known for his time on the independent circuit under numerous ring names, and his time in World Wrestling Entertainment , where he competed as Rosey....
, 36, 6'4", 386 pounds: He resides in Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, OhioCincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
and is married with two children. He was released from pro wrestling in the U.S. last year when officials felt he was too heavy and it was not safe for him to compete. He must lose weight to return to his career.
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- Matt quit the march in Pennsylvania during Stage 5 due to his bad knee.
- Michael, 41, 6' 2½", 330 pounds: A lab technician who resides in Elwood, IllinoisElwood, IllinoisElwood is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,300 at the 2006 population estimation.-Geography:Elwood is located at . The nearest major highways are Interstate 80 to the north and Interstate 55 to the west. The former Route 66 highway passes through the...
. He is married with two children and says he has tried every diet "from A to Z."
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- Michael completed Fat March, weighing in at 239, losing a total of 88 pounds.
- Sam, 22, 5'9", 371 pounds: A certified massage therapist who lives in Everett, MassachusettsEverett, MassachusettsEverett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, near Boston. The population was 41,667 at the 2010 census.Everett is the last city in the United States with a bicameral legislature, which is composed of a seven-member Board of Aldermen and an 18-member Common Council...
, is single, and believes that his weight has kept him from being hired for work. He wrestles in independent wrestling promotions as "Ma'kua".
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- Sam completed Fat March, losing a total 85 pounds, with a final weight of 297 pounds.
- Shane, 34, 6'0", 519 pounds: A youth minister who lives in Mesquite, TexasMesquite, TexasMesquite is a city located within the Dallas/Ft.Worth area of Texas. As of the 2010 US Census, the population was 139,824.-History:The city was founded May 22, 1873, by a Texas & Pacific Railway engineer who purchased land along the Texas & Pacific line outside of Dallas...
. He is married with a two-year-old child and another due in October, and wants to be around to watch them grow up.
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- Withdrew during Stage 1 due to injury.
- Will, 26, 6'2", 470 pounds: A retail clerk who resides in Brooklyn, New York. He eats competitively, is single with no children and would like to inspire others to lose weight and get in shape.
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- Voted out after Stage 4.
Episodes
- Episode 1 aired August 6, 2007
- Episode 2 aired August 13, 2007
- Episode 3 aired August 20, 2007
- Episode 4 aired August 27, 2007
- Episode 5 aired September 3, 2007
- Episode 6 aired September 10, 2007 - finale
Weight ins
| Contestant | Age | Ht | Start Wt |
Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
Stage 5 |
Stage 6 |
lbs lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantal | 35 | 5'2" | 250 | 246 | 236 | 228 | 221 | 213 | 199 | 51 |
| Jami Lyn | 30 | 5'9" | 236 | 231 | 218 | 209 | 202 | 198 | 186 | 50 |
| Loralie | 30 | 5'3" | 233 | 228 | 222 | 213 | 206 | 197 | 185 | 56 |
| Michael | 41 | 6'2" | 330 | 315 | 286 | 273 | 258 | 252 | 239 | 80 |
| Sam | 22 | 5'9" | 371 | 355 | 351 | 336 | 323 | 314 | 297 | 85 |
| Shea | 27 | 5'7" | 289 | 280 | 272 | 265 | 255 | 244 | 234 | 55 |
| Anthony | 26 | 6'3" | 410 | 400 | 396 | 378 | 367 | 355 | 80 | |
| Matt | 36 | 6'4" | 389 | 383 | 355 | 354 | 336 | 53 | ||
| Will | 26 | 6'2" | 470 | 451 | 441 | 424 | 413 | 59 | ||
| Wendy | 40 | 5'6" | 234 | 219 | 215 | 19 | ||||
| Shane | 34 | 6'0" | 519 | --- | ||||||
| Kimberly | 39 | 5'5" | 274 | --- |
- Voted Out - Will at Stage 4 and Anthony at Stage 5
- Quit - Kimberly (Stage 1)
- Left due to medical reasons - Shane had stress fractures in both feet - Matt had a bad knee - Wendy had Plantar FasciitisPlantar fasciitisPlantar fasciitis is a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole of the foot.Longstanding cases of plantar fasciitis often demonstrate more degenerative changes than inflammatory changes, in which case they are termed plantar fasciosis. The suffix...
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Pounds Lost Per Stage
| Contestant | Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
Stage 5 |
Stage 6 |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chantal | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 51 |
| Jami Lyn | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 50 |
| Loralie | 5 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 56 |
| Michael | 15 | 29 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 80 |
| Sam | 16 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 85 |
| Shea | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 55 |
| Anthony | 10 | 4 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 80 | |
| Matt | 6 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 53 | ||
| Will | 19 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 59 | ||
| Wendy | 15 | 4 | 19 | ||||
| Shane | |||||||
| Kimberly |
Miles Walked Per Stage
- Stage 1 - Day 8 - 65 miles
- Stage 2 - 3 weeks - 150 miles
- Stage 3 - 5 weeks - 205 miles
- Stage 4 - ? weeks - 330 miles
- Stage 5 - 8 weeks - 450 miles
- Stage 6 - 10 weeks - 575 miles