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Fat March - Episode 4 Preview

Posted on August 21st, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
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THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGES OVERTAKE THE COMPETITORS AS THEY MAKE THEIR WAY THROUGH AMISH COUNTRY AND PHILADELPHIA, ON ABC’S “FAT MARCH,” MONDAY, AUGUST 27

Episode 104 - The marchers confront the toughest terrain, hottest
weather, longest distances and shortest times to complete their walks
during this stage of the competition. Matt’s knee troubles threaten his
chances to continue, Will is determined to quit, and their teammates
face a grim fact — years of bad health, sedentary lifestyle and
overeating have taken a huge toll on their bodies — on “Fat March,”
MONDAY, AUGUST 27 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

The marchers, after walking a total of 230 miles by end of stage
three, set out from Millstone, New Jersey with $70,000 in prize money
left for each contestant, since Wendy’s departure last episode. A
dramatic team-building exercise has each marcher, in a full body harness
and hard hat, climb a 25-foot telephone pole. The harness is controlled
by ropes that the other walkers are holding. If they climb to the top of
the pole, they jump off, trusting their teammates to safely get them to
the ground. Later, an “Amish challenge” offers a fantastic surprise
reward for the male and female winners, but first they must race to
gather cabbages in a hot field in the heart of bucolic Amish country in
Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ultimately, the marchers make their way through
the nation’s cheesesteak capital, Philadelphia, where they are tempted
at every turn to stop and eat.

The nine remaining contestants are:

Chantal, 35, 5′2″, comedian — A student who resides in Brookline,
Massachusetts. She dreams of one day owning a pair of slim designer jeans.
Weight after first three stages: 228 lbs. Total weight lost: 22 lbs.

Jami Lyn, 30, 5′9″, military wife — A housewife who resides in
Daleville, Alabama. 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.
Weight after first two stages: 209 lbs. Total weight lost: 27 lbs.

Loralie, 30, 5′3″, wants to have a baby — A marketing resources expert
who resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She’s married and dreams of
starting a big family, but her doctor demands that she lose weight first
before having children.
Weight after first two stages: 213 lbs. Total weight lost: 28 lbs.

Shea, 27, 5′7″, former college softball player — A make-up/special
effects artist who resides in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. She is
embarrassed that she is the biggest person in the make-up trailer and
her parents are worried about how her weight is affecting her health.
Weight after first two stages: 265 lbs. Total weight lost: 24 lbs.

Anthony, 25, 6′3″, 25-year-old virgin - He is unemployed and resides in
Addison, Illinois. He is determined not to let his being overweight kill
him.
Weight after first two stages: 378 lbs. Total weight lost: 55 lbs.

Matt, 37, 6′3″, professional wrestler — He resides in Cincinnati, Ohio
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 wasn’t
safe for him to compete. He must lose weight to return to his career.
Weight after first two stages: 354 lbs. Total weight lost: 35 lbs.

Michael, 41, baseball coach - A lab technician who resides in Elwood,
Illinois. He is married with two children and has tried every diet from
A to Z.
Weight after first two stages: 273 lbs. Total weight lost: 46 lbs.

Sam, 22, 5′9″, certified massage therapist - He resides in Everett,
Massachusetts, is single and believes that his weight has kept him from
being hired.
Weight after first two stages: 336 lbs. Total weight lost: 46 lbs.

Will, 26, 6′2″, competitive eater — He works in retail and resides in
Brooklyn, New York. He is single with no children and would like to
inspire others to lose weight and get in shape.
Weight after first two stages: 424 lbs. Total weight lost: 48 lbs.

“Fat March” is an epic, life-changing journey that began at the starting
line of the Boston Marathon with 12 participants, and will end in
Washington, D.C. The contestants and their two charismatic fitness
trainers, Steve Pfiester and Lorrie Henry, will walk over 570 miles,
passing through nine states, with the goal of shedding unwanted pounds
and getting fit along the way in an attempt to permanently alter their
lives. In addition, they all will compete for a prize pool of $1.2
million. Stressing teamwork, the more people who finish, the more money
each person wins. Each person loses $10,000 for every competitor who is
eliminated or drops out on their own.

Executive producer is Nick Emmerson; co-executive producers are
Julie Laughlin and Kirsty Robson. The production company is Ricochet
(producers of “Supernanny”); “Fat March” is based on the British series,
“Too Big to Walk.”

This program is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary
closed captioning. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to
airdate.

Source: ABC

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