Posted on September 12th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
I’ll admit, I’ve been dragging my feet, not wanting to write up my recap on Fat March, because that would solidify that it is over. That I’m not going to be watching folks I’ve come to think of as friends battle their weight as I battle my own.
But here I am, ready to write my final thoughts on ABC’s first weight loss reality show.
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Posted on September 4th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
So I missed Fat March last night, as I was driving home from Canada. I sat down a little bit ago to watch my Tivo’ed episode and take notes for my recap.
Stage 5 begins with 245 miles left in Bart, PA. The marchers were expected to complete 18.2 miles in 5 hours. From the moment the show started, as a viewer, I could see that the team was hurting. They were tired, many were nursing injuries, and they were just weary in spirit. Matt’s knees were starting to take their toll on him, and the other contestants hobbled along the path.
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Posted on August 28th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
AS THE CASH PRIZE DWINDLES AND UNBEARABLE HEAT MELTS
THE SOLES OFF THEIR SHOES, THE MARCHERS ARE CONFRONTED
WITH A SHOCKING REVELATION, ON ABC’S “FAT MARCH”
“Episode 105″ - With only $60,000 in prize money left for each walker, the marchers are crippled by the unbearable heat and steep hills — with not a patch of shade in sight! Then, at the vote-off, there is a crucial decision on whether to send home a delinquent teammate, on “Fat March,” MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
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Posted on August 28th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
This is the episode I’ve been waiting for! I was so thrilled to see the Fat March cast working as a team, albiet grudgingly at first. With some incredibly long walks in heat and humidity, the marchers pushed through their pain to complete almost 30 miles in two days.
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Posted on August 21st, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
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.
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Posted on August 21st, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
By: Wendy Alane Wright
I first heard about Fat March from my music manager
who told me to send in a video and try out. I had tons
of fun creating, shooting and editing my audition
video. If it had ended there, I would have been proud
of what I had done. I am good little filmmaker! But
low and behold, there was more to come!
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Posted on August 21st, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
Stage 3 of the Fat March journey to Washington, DC started in Connecticut. This leg of the journey would take them to New York City, and end in Time Square.
At the beginning of a 12.7 mile walk, the marchers had to deal with intense heat, which, when added to the myriad of injuries and discomforts already plagueing them, makes for a pretty miserable walk. Wendy complained about wanting to go home from the get go, just stating that she was done. Dealing with acute knee pain, Matt keeps on plugging, even walking behind with Will to make sure Will didn’t reach the end last.
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Posted on August 15th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
By William “The Champ” Millender
(author’s note: Thanks, Will for sharing your thoughts after these first two episodes!)
Stage Two has come to an end and it’s finally time to talk about those terrible two struggles. I ended stage one on a rough note with chaffing being an issue and I started off stage two just as rough. I remember the day being very hard to accomplish. I struggled to get to the end of that day in time. Shea and a couple of others had come back for Anthony and myself and just finishing that route up for the day was very hard. Lorrie and Shea, literally, pulled me through to the end point, up a hill, to make sure I got there in time, which was down to the minute of our end time for that day.
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Posted on August 14th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
AS THE MARCHERS PASS THE 200-MILE MARK, TENSIONS REACH A BOILING POINT,
AND A BIG SURPRISE AWAITS THEM IN NEW YORK CITY, ON ABC’S “FAT MARCH,”
AUGUST 20
“Episode 103″ - The marchers rejoice as they exceed the 200-mile mark,
but a huge blow up is in the offing among Matt, Will and Anthony, as
tensions mount. Then, time stands still in Times Square when the walkers
get a very big surprise in New York City, on “Fat March,” MONDAY, AUGUST
20 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
The marchers set out from New Haven, Connecticut with $80,000 prize
money left for each contestant. Physical ailments are causing rapid
deterioration: Matt’s knees are in such pain that he feels they may be
ruined beyond repair and worries that he may not be able to continue.
Will struggles to get a grip on the physical and mental pressures that
are impeding his ability to complete the journey; and Wendy is rushed to
the hospital.
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Posted on August 14th, 2007 by Carrie Falquist
First, Yay! This episode showed more personality, and delved deeper into the relationships between the marchers. I was hoping for that last week, and was pleased to see that I got what I asked for.
Stage 2 of Fat March started with an 11.5 mile walk, and it seemed like right away, Chantal was rubbing people the wrong way. The marchers were weary from walking, and her drive to lead the pack caused some friction. Chantal doesn’t mince words, and speaks what’s on her mind, whatever’s on her mind at that moment. Not everyone appreciated it.
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