Jackie Evans
Name:Jackie Evans
Starting Weight: 246 lbs
Eliminated Weight: 204 lbs
Hometown: Frankfort, IL
Favorite cheat food:Chocolate cake
Goal for '08: To be the “At Home Biggest Loser”
1.) What was your big turning point -- either during the show or before that made you realize you needed to lose weight?
Jackie:My big turning point was when Dr. Huizenga didn't want to approve me for the show because I was such a risk for a heart attack and he wasn't just talking smack because he proceeded to prescribe an intense array of tests to see if I was fit enough for the show. Thank God I was, but to think my obesity had affected my health to the point I was almost too fat and out of shape to be on The Biggest Loser—now that is truly the biggest loser.
2.) If you could go back in time, would you go on the show with the same weight-loss buddy? Why or why not?
Jackie: Most definitely I would go with the same weight-loss buddy. Dan has lost 73 lbs to date. I feel like I am getting a little redemption (thanks to The Biggest Loser) for being the mom who instilled such poor eating habits in her child. I pretty much raised Dan on fast food while trying to get him and his brothers to all of their sporting and music activities. However well-meaning it may have been, it created a life-threatening situation called obesity in a teenager (He’s now 21) and it has been pretty heart-breaking for me because Dan has been hindered by his weight in achieving his dreams and aspirations.
3.) Who worked harder at losing weight—you or your partner? Tell us why.
Jackie:I think we both worked equally as hard. I think the pounds came off easier for Dan because of his age and sex, but he still had the same mental challenges that I did. I probably stressed out a little more about the losing weight because it was harder for me. I could work right along side of Dan and he would lose more than me.
4.) What do you think your biggest weight-loss obstacles will be now that you're dieting on your own?
Jackie: I think my biggest weight-loss obstacle will be for me to keep my health as the priority in my busy life. I know the key is going to be getting to the gym and planning time to prepare nutritious meals for myself.
5. ) Who do you think will make it to the end of the show and why?
Jackie: I think Dan, Roger, Kelly, and Paul or Bernie will make it until the end. Why? Because Jillian wants it badly enough for Kelly; Paul seems to be getting on track and coming out of his delirium and sometimes stupidity. And he has nothing to go home to. Bernie has enough weight to lose to stay until the end and he is kind of the steady-wins-the-race guy and floats a little beneath the radar. Roger, because we did not get rid of him before he reached the place in his weight where he will just start putting up top percentages every week. And Dan because he has to be in the final four to win. If Dan is in the final four, he will win. I will do what ever it takes to help him.
6.) What is one thing that happened behind-the-scenes that no one would know from watching the show?
Jackie: I think the one thing that people don't realize is how real the weight loss really is. Since I have been home, I spend so much time convincing people (especially those at the gym) how awesome of a program it really is. Most people's perception is that you can only lose 2 lbs a week and remain healthy. I went to The Biggest Loser so out of shape and unhealthy and averaged a 6 lbs a week weight-loss and am far more healthy then when I started. They don't realize how we really trained like athletes for an event (the weekly weigh-in and ultimately, the finale) and that with the proper nutrition, exercising, and a doctor monitoring your blood, urine, muscle mass, breathing, blood pressure and everything else, that it truly is possible to lose large amounts of weight in a short amount of time and be healthier than ever.
7.)What advice can you give other people who are hoping to lose extra pounds?
Jackie: I would say that it is all hinged around desire. First you have to figure out a way to cultivate the desire until it is fiery passion within you. When you desire to win at losing weight you will:
1. Make it the priority.
2. You will begin to require of yourself more than you ever have before.
I think somehow we think we can't do it. We can't exercise that long or that hard or we can't make ourselves eat properly. I think people who want to lose weight have to realize that they have the ability to require of themselves far more than they have ever realized.
And finally you need a coach. We had Bob and Jillian. I realize not everyone can have that. A coach may come in the form of reading daily books that encourage and teach. A coach may come in the form of tapes or CDs. Since I have been home, I have Tivo-ed The Biggest Loser marathon on Bravo and I watch the episodes regularly because they coach me. They remind me that for the time I was at the ranch, I required of myself more than I ever thought I could and because of that I lost 50 lbs, to date. When I watch the episodes, it causes me to dig deep and once again require of myself more than I did before because I have not reached my goal yet.
8.) What strategy did you use to try and stay on the show? Why don't you think it worked?
Jackie: I think my strategy was good all along. I made one major mistake. I did not eat the chocolates and reconfigure the teams. I don't know why I did not think of it until the final seconds of the temptation.
I was sorry to get voted off, but I will always be thankful they voted me off and not Dan.9.) Do you think anyone was portrayed unfairly on the show?
Jackie: No, not really.
10.) Did anyone act differently when the cameras were off?
Jackie: No, not really.
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Posted by Michelle McIvor on February 6, 2008 02:43 PM
Jackie, I'm so sorry you got voted off the show. I really enjoyed watching you. I only hope that you continue losing and following a healthy lifestyle. Peace and love.
Posted by: Weight Loss Programs | February 6, 2008 03:42 PM
jackie I was rooting for you and Dan, what a great experience it must of been. You look great and are an inspiration to us other moms out there.
Posted by: Lorna | February 6, 2008 04:04 PM
Jackie, good job and congratulations on your weight loss. You’re looking good and I can’t wait to see you at the Season Finale.
I have a question; why didn't you suggest voting yourself or Dan off? What made you think that Trent was the only one home sick? It didn't seem logical to me that you would go directly to him and dare to say, we're “voting you off because you're home sick are you ok with that?” Wasn't Jay, Roger, Mark homesick too? What gave you the audacity to have Mark and Jay swear on their children's lives when you try to manipulate the other couples to have them ousted weeks earlier? I understand that there’s a lot of pressure on the show and sometimes our brains don’t work right. Dan is young, he could go home and finish and win. But the rest of the team needs this. Did you really believe that Mark and Jay would honor a solemn oath coming from you after what you tried to do to them?
You got what you deserve. And the look and Dan’s face when they voted you off was priceless. I only wished I had TIVO at the time so I could see it over and over again.
Good luck,
Ken
Posted by: Ken | February 6, 2008 06:52 PM
Jackie, don't change. You need the strive to victory. Dan and you were my team that I wanted to win! I guess only Dan, Trent, and Rodger to root for. I was rooting for the whole Blue team until you were eliminated. Peace!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Unknown | February 6, 2008 08:27 PM
Jackie, don't change. You need the strive to victory. Dan and you were my team that I wanted to win! I guess only Dan, Trent, and Rodger to root for. I was rooting for the whole Blue team until you were eliminated. Peace!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Unknown | February 6, 2008 08:28 PM
Jackie, don't change. You need the strive to victory. Dan and you were my team that I wanted to win! I guess only Dan, Trent, and Rodger to root for. I was rooting for the whole Blue team until you were eliminated. Peace!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Unknown | February 6, 2008 08:28 PM
I wish you the best of luck in your weight loss but I was disappointed with the way you handled your elimination.
Although Mark and Jay likely have no idea that you conspired with Kelly and Paul to have Mark eliminated, they will both realize it when they watch the show. I am not sure how you could give them a hard time after what you did to Mark. I hate to see people throw the weigh in and therefore, think you got what you deserved. Mark and Jay will be delighted that they voted you off after they watch the show.
Posted by: jackie | February 6, 2008 09:47 PM
I think what you did was unfair, who are you to walk up to people and tell them , you will be okay at home , right? You also were very childish in asking the brothers to swear on their childrens lives. I think I would have told you where to stick it. You DESERVE to be kicked off.
Posted by: unknown | February 6, 2008 10:06 PM
I am writing this because I don't like you and your son very much.
You have a very bad heart.
You are bad as a person.
It doesn't matter how fat or skinny you are. You still are a bad person.
It doesn't matter how much weight you lose. How good you think you look. You will always an ugly person since you are a bad person at heart.
You are really low to make such a statement about somebody else's children.
Think about what you have done to them prior to this.
That is sad that this world has people like you and your son.
Posted by: Anonymous | February 7, 2008 01:15 AM
I never write on these but after reading these posts felt compelled to. It is a show, things are manipulated that we as an audience do not see. To attack someones character without truly knowing them is cowardly. You have no idea what these people are truly like or what the circumstances are surrounding the conversations. Just be happy that these people have taken ontrol of their lives and that they are getting healthy. The true question is are you?
Posted by: Anonymous | February 7, 2008 04:20 AM
Jackie,
I hope you are doing well.
May God Bless You in the years to come. No matter how tough life gets just hold your head up high. And say I am a winner either way . If I go or If I stay. God will always help you through. Good Luck and Best Wishes of the new Year
Posted by: Jennifer | February 7, 2008 01:19 PM
I think you got what was coming to you. If you hadn't been so snotty from the get go it may have worked out differently for you. I hope your son goes home next. He deserves to be there even less than you do. Too bad your doc said you were healthy enough; otherwise someone more deserving could have been there in your place.
Posted by: Laura | February 7, 2008 03:59 PM
Quote:" am writing this because I don't like you and your son very much.
You have a very bad heart.
You are bad as a person.
It doesn't matter how fat or skinny you are. You still are a bad person.
It doesn't matter how much weight you lose. How good you think you look. You will always an ugly person since you are a bad person at heart."
And that was nice?!? Give me a break. You aren't perfect, so who are you to judge? Get over yourself.
Jackie, sorry you got voted off. You look great and I enjoyed watching you on the show.
Posted by: BL Fan | February 7, 2008 11:28 PM
Jackie,
I can't believe some of these people's comments you are not a bad person, and i don't think you desereved to be voted off. I defenitly thought you and dan would go all the way. Keep working hard to lose weight and show the rest of the contestants that you didn't deserve to be voted off!
Posted by: Kasumi | February 9, 2008 10:05 PM
A lot on moms can identify with you going through the drive thru even tho you know its instilling bad habits. I think in the long run it will be good for Dan to be there without you. He will have to learn to take more responsibility for his own health and won't be able to depend on his mom. It'll be a good growing experience for him. Best of Luck at home and hang in there.
Posted by: spot | February 10, 2008 06:23 PM
Jackie: You and Dan were by far my favorite team. Dan reminds me so much of my own son. I think he is truly a wonderful person, and I am really, really rooting for him.
As for the elimination, I was very upset with Mark for lying to you. I don't think you were unfair. As I understood it, you were NOT asking them to not vote for you, but asking them TO TELL YOU if they intended to vote that way. They lied anyhow. They could have declined to give you an answer instead, which would have been the honorable thing to do. Granted you and Mark are both competitive, BUT Mark is the one who downs tons of food at the temptations just so he can have control. I don't trust him, and I can see why you didn't. I thought there was a good chance that you might be eliminated, but I was angry that they lied about their intentions and didn't tell you how they intended to vote or, in the alternative, refuse to give you an answer.
Anyhow, you are in my thoughts as I continue to watch the series. I love you and your son Dan and wish you the very, very best.
Posted by: Anonymous | February 11, 2008 01:34 AM
Does anyone know if they are allowed to have coffee? And can they listen to music when working out? I can't imagine working out without music to help motivate me!
Posted by: Allie | February 11, 2008 01:50 PM
What goes around comes around
Posted by: Anonymous | February 11, 2008 05:40 PM
What goes around comes around
Posted by: Anonymous | February 11, 2008 05:41 PM
Jackie ~ You and your son were our all time faves on this show. Although no member of my family is unhealthy, we find great inspiration in all you put out there, go through. My children are only 5 and 10 but still cheer for you and your son despite your untimely departure!
You GO girl! (from my 5 year old daughter!)
Posted by: Anne Marie | February 11, 2008 06:32 PM
Jackie, you're the bomb! Don't listen to the negativity. Some people need to get a life. You and Dan were so much fun to watch, and your big numbers and sense of humor inspired me.
Posted by: Anonymous | February 12, 2008 01:35 AM
Jackie,
I do not understand, as a mother, how you can feel guilty about your son's obesity...yet, not feel guilty setting the example of lying & conniving your way to a victory in front of your son?
I also, as a mother, do not understand how you could ask another parent to swear on their children's lives....that is cruel.
Posted by: Anonymous | February 12, 2008 11:33 AM
Great Job, saw you on the Today show today! I've been rooting for you guys all along! I'm from Frankfort, IL also and am so happy for your success, I've lost 30 Lbs in the past 1 1/2 yrs. and I know how hard it is!
Congrats!
Keep working at it!
Posted by: Terra | February 12, 2008 06:14 PM
Jackie,
Although I admire you're love for your family & dedication to YOUR weightloss; I have to say that you definatley deserved to be kicked off. You became a 'game-player,' not a person soley concerned with weightloss. You're #1 goal should be your health--not the money. Period.
Posted by: D | February 12, 2008 09:59 PM
Jackie,
I am so sorry that you got voted off. I was rooting for you and Dan. I think that the Black team will get what they deserve in the end - to be voted off. Jay and Mark are all about the game play and they apparently have no character because they seem to lie to peoples faces more and more. I don't trust them and I don't like them.Jay should have been voted off long ago - his numbers suck and he doesn't seem to care.
Stay strong - you look great! Go and win the at home challenge!!!!
Posted by: Anonymous | February 13, 2008 12:12 PM
Congratulations to Jackie on your continued weight loss.
The only thing I did not like is the way you approaced Trent.
Posted by: Ms Dee | February 13, 2008 02:27 PM
HI Jackie,
This is the 1st season of BL I've seen...& love it. Glad to see you did so well...sad to see you go. I hope I can do it too (lose weight to be healthy...just had a 3rd little one 3months ago and want to be around for my family a long long time).
Glad to see Dan did not go home this week...Mark is scarry when he gets to vote...
Posted by: Sharon | February 13, 2008 02:55 PM
HI Jackie,
This is the 1st season of BL I've seen...& love it. Glad to see you did so well...sad to see you go. I hope I can do it too (lose weight to be healthy...just had a 3rd little one 3months ago and want to be around for my family a long long time).
Glad to see Dan did not go home this week...never know how the votes will go.....
Posted by: Sharon | February 13, 2008 02:56 PM
Good Job Jackie! You always persevered. I never wanted you to leave. I hope you are the biggest loser at the finale.
- I CAN'T BELIEVE THOSE TWO GUYS - (LIAR&MEANIE)- LIED TO YOU! AND THEY SWORE ON THEIR CHILDRENS LIVES they wouldn't vote for you. I really want them to get out. They are not nice and they never keep their word. They always turn their back on everyone. THEY DON'T DESERVE TO BE HERE!
Anyway, you did great and I am looking forward to see how well you did at the finale. Can't wait! Keep up the good work.
- Your #1 fan!
---P.S.-FOR ANY FUTURE CONTESTANTS, DON'T TRUST PEOPLE LIKE THOSE TWO SELFISH JERKS! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT THEY MIGHT DO NEXT!
Posted by: Anonymous | February 13, 2008 06:33 PM
Good job losing weight, Jackie! However, you were at the campus to lose weight. I understand you have to form friends and alliances, but I think you lost focus on the real reason you were there. People are going to vote for you regardless. Stay focused on being healthy-the real isue!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 13, 2008 09:01 PM
Bad things happen to people that treat people badly; your goal should have been your weight loss, not the money! Instead of throwing Trent under the bus; you should have considered sacrificing yourself so your son could continue.
Posted by: anonymous | February 14, 2008 11:31 AM
Jackie you and Dan were my favorite two on the show. I miss you, but still keep up the good work anyways!!!:-)
Posted by: Kammi | February 17, 2008 12:19 PM
Jackie:
It is wonderful that you are still able to lose weight at home.I don't know how old you are. Menopause, was my downfall also, major injuries to my body.Are you in memopause, do you have any major injuries to your body?
trudie
Posted by: trudie | February 18, 2008 12:28 PM
Jackie:
It is wonderful that you are still able to lose weight at home.I don't know how old you are. Menopause, was my downfall also, major injuries to my body.Are you in memopause, do you have any major injuries to your body?
trudie
Posted by: trudie | February 18, 2008 12:28 PM
Was portion control really important when you worked off 4 hrs. a day?
Posted by: Phyl | February 18, 2008 12:42 PM
Was portion control really important when you worked off 4 hrs. a day?
Posted by: Phyl | February 18, 2008 12:42 PM
Was portion control really important when you worked off 4 hrs. a day?
Posted by: Phyl | February 18, 2008 12:42 PM
Was portion control really important when you worked off 4 hrs. a day?
Posted by: Phyl | February 18, 2008 12:42 PM
YOU GO GIRL!! WIN WIN WIN
YOU LOOK GREAT
HOW MANY CALORIES WERE FIGURED INTO YOUR MEAL PLAN, FOR AN AVERAGE DAY?
DID THE SHOW GIVE YOU A SPECIFIC MENU TO FOLLOW?
WHILE ON THE SHOW, HOW MANY HOURS A DAY WAS A WORK OUT SESSION?
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE BREAKFAST?
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY
Posted by: JAN | February 18, 2008 01:05 PM
JACKIE GREAT JOB!!!! AND I WISH DAN ALL THE BEST.
ON SATURDAY THE 23RD I AM GOING TO OPEN TRY OUTS IN N.Y AND I WAS WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY TIPS I'M 46 YEARS OLD AND I WEIGH 300 POUNDS, BELIEVE IT OR NOT I AM IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE. AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Posted by: Dottie | February 19, 2008 02:13 PM
JACKIE GREAT JOB!!!! AND I WISH DAN ALL THE BEST.
ON SATURDAY THE 23RD I AM GOING TO OPEN TRY OUTS IN N.Y AND I WAS WONDERING IF THERE ARE ANY TIPS I'M 46 YEARS OLD AND I WEIGH 300 POUNDS, BELIEVE IT OR NOT I AM IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE. AGAIN KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU
Posted by: Dottie | February 19, 2008 02:13 PM
Jackie, Please contact me ASAP, I have a thought for you! I am the owner of Velocity Sports Performance in Tinley Park and would like to run some ideas past you!! 708-444-3278,Walter Altmann
Posted by: walter | February 19, 2008 03:25 PM
Saw the episode last night where Dan comes home for a week; looks like the non-for-profit after school business is also a ministry. I looked at your website & it says your a PASTOR??
Your behavior on the show did not exemplify one of a Pastor. Glad my Pastor has better morals & beliefs.
Posted by: Anonymous | February 20, 2008 01:41 PM
Congratulations on all the weight you lost!
You did a phenomonal job and I'm sure you will look amazing come the finale.
But I must say, I was appalled at your game play and condescending attitude towards your peers. You said you wanted to be a role model to your son, and then you act like that?
To reiterate the words of many: What goes around comes around.
Posted by: Christie | February 20, 2008 03:09 PM
Karma....gotta love it! What comes around goes around
Posted by: Anonymous | February 22, 2008 02:47 PM
Hey Jackie - 1st of all, I really enjoyed the friendship you and Dan seem to have. I hope you show that to all your sons and hope it does not get in the way of them having healthy romantic relationships. We can all find good in everything - and I think the good part of your not being with him right now is the bonding he is being allowed to make with the guys on the blue team. I have not seen or heard mention of a male role model in his life, so maybe this is what he needs. He seems to be a pretty good kid. I did not like how you handled the elimination at the end. Trent is such a peaceful humble spirit and did not need your controlling attitude. Just be gentle, Jackie - and keep up the healthy work on your body. Work on your soul a little and remember to let God be in charge.
Posted by: deb | February 24, 2008 03:39 PM
Jackie,
I was so glad you got voted off. You are so vicious and mean. SHAME on you for having the brothers swear on their kids lives. This is the meanest thing anyone could ask of a parent!!! What were you thinking and what kind of mother would ask this of anyone. This is not something to teach your son. To put any contestant in that predicament is uncalled for. Shame on the viewers who think what you did was right. As a parent this just shocks me! My kids are my world.To have anyone ask this of me or another parent makes me lose respect in that individual.If I were the brothers I would of been shocked that anyone would ask me to swear on my kids
lives. That would of made me vote you off. To the anonymous person who wrote you on Febuary 13 What kind of person are you??? Jackie asked them to swear on their kids lives. That in itself was wrong to put any individual in that position!! If Jackie really is a Pastor I would vote her out of the congregation. Jackie you are horrible, vindictive person without morales and this is NOT the way God would like you to lead others. What goes around comes around and you finally got yours! How will you show your face when the other contestants see the show and see how you plotted against them. Your son Dan is great! Thank goodness he does not take after you. Your attitude and actions on the show is not what the Biggest Loser is about.Look in your heart and live your life the way God would want you to.
Posted by: SM | February 26, 2008 10:16 AM
Jackie,
I was so glad you got voted off. You are so vicious and mean. SHAME on you for having the brothers swear on their kids lives. This is the meanest thing anyone could ask of a parent!!! What were you thinking and what kind of mother would ask this of anyone. This is not something to teach your son. To put any contestant in that predicament is uncalled for. Shame on the viewers who think what you did was right. As a parent this just shocks me! My kids are my world.To have anyone ask this of me or another parent makes me lose respect in that individual.If I were the brothers I would of been shocked that anyone would ask me to swear on my kids
lives. That would of made my decision to vote you off. To the anonymous person who wrote you on Febuary 13 What kind of person are you??? Jackie asked them to swear on their kids lives. That in itself was wrong to put any individual in that position!! If Jackie really is a Pastor what is she teaching her congregation? Jackie you are horrible, vindictive person without morales and this is NOT the way God would like you to lead others. What goes around comes around and you finally got yours! How will you show your face when the other contestants see the show and see how you plotted against them. Your son Dan is great! Thank goodness he does not take after you. Your attitude and actions on the show is not what the Biggest Loser is about.Look in your heart and live your life the way God would want you to.
Posted by: SM | February 26, 2008 10:20 AM
Jackie,
I was so glad you got voted off. You are so vicious and mean. SHAME on you for having the brothers swear on their kids lives. This is the meanest thing anyone could ask of a parent!!! What were you thinking and what kind of mother would ask this of anyone. This is not something to teach your son. To put any contestant in that predicament is uncalled for. Shame on the viewers who think what you did was right. As a parent this just shocks me! My kids are my world.To have anyone ask this of me or another parent makes me lose respect in that individual.If I were the brothers I would of been shocked that anyone would ask me to swear on my kids
lives. That would of made my decision to vote you off. To the anonymous person who wrote you on Febuary 13 What kind of person are you??? Jackie asked them to swear on their kids lives. That in itself was wrong to put any individual in that position!! If Jackie really is a Pastor what is she teaching her congregation? Jackie you are horrible, vindictive person without morales and this is NOT the way God would like you to lead others. What goes around comes around and you finally got yours! How will you show your face when the other contestants see the show and see how you plotted against them. Your son Dan is great! Thank goodness he does not take after you. Your attitude and actions on the show is not what the Biggest Loser is about.Look in your heart and live your life the way God would want you to.
Posted by: SM | February 26, 2008 10:32 AM
Jackie,
I was so glad you got voted off. You are so vicious and mean. SHAME on you for having the brothers swear on their kids lives. This is the meanest thing anyone could ask of a parent!!! What were you thinking and what kind of mother would ask this of anyone. This is not something to teach your son. To put any contestant in that predicament is uncalled for. Shame on the viewers who think what you did was right. As a parent this just shocks me! My kids are my world.To have anyone ask this of me or another parent makes me lose respect in that individual.If I were the brothers I would of been shocked that anyone would ask me to swear on my kids
lives. That would of made my decision to vote you off. To the anonymous person who wrote you on Febuary 13 What kind of person are you??? Jackie asked them to swear on their kids lives. That in itself was wrong to put any individual in that position!! If Jackie really is a Pastor what is she teaching her congregation? Jackie you are horrible, vindictive person without morales and this is NOT the way God would like you to lead others. What goes around comes around and you finally got yours! How will you show your face when the other contestants see the show and see how you plotted against them. Your son Dan is great! Thank goodness he does not take after you. Your attitude and actions on the show is not what the Biggest Loser is about.Look in your heart and live your life the way God would want you to.
Posted by: SM | February 26, 2008 10:35 AM
Jackie,
I am glad that you gave it your best shot. I just hope you and your son can make Frankfort proud! Our town has a lot of history as well as many of its own transformations. I believe you have the inner power to win this and I am behind you 100% I too live in Frankfort and if you justed asked I bet you could wlak into any health club in town adn you would get all the help and support you and your son need. God Bless!!
Posted by: Stef | February 26, 2008 03:09 PM
Hope you are staying on track at home. Stay the course. I'm sure you don't even read the negative comments, so what a waste of time to even write them.
Do this for you. Stop beating yourself up over feeding your kids fast food growing up. It's in the past, you are here and they are here now. Keep making good choices.
Posted by: Lori in FL | February 26, 2008 03:13 PM
I think you're awesome! True inspiration to me, and I know more than anything to your son and all those kids!
Posted by: L | February 27, 2008 03:14 PM
Good Luck Jackie!! Keep focused and win the at-home $$. Stay the course and prove all the negative comments wrong. I hope Dan can pull the big prize in at the finale!! Anyway, I thought you did fierce and people on these message boards do not like "game" players (see what they said about Neil)...but you played the game and got burned. Anyway, I think you have won just getting your health back and I'm glad you and Dan were given this great opportunity!!
Keep up the good work! and we'll see you in the finale!!
Posted by: Lori, TX | February 27, 2008 06:22 PM
Hey! My mother and I have been watching Biggest Loser since season one. We also have a favorite contestant that we cheer for throughout the season and you and Dan were our team for this year! Congrats on losing as much as you did, and know that we are still cheering for you. After all, you can be the at home biggest loser. We believe in you!
Posted by: Kati | February 29, 2008 09:56 AM
I identified with you at first, because I also set a very poor example for my children when they were little by feeding them fast food and thinking it was a "treat" or that it could even possibly be healthy.
Thankfully we no longer go near the stuff!
As time went on however, I came to see you as quite a manipulative person... This was quite a sad thing to learn. But nobody really knows how a person will act under pressure (including ourselves!) especially when there is such a huge cash prize dangling in front of us.
I did not find your game tactics (i.e. "game play") fair and displaying integrity. This sort of thing really should not be rewarded on The Biggest Loser.
With all that said, I do wish you well on your weight-loss and that your continue your journey successfully.
Learn the lessons of humbleness and gentleness. Be kind to others.
It seems like you've lived a hard life, and have gone through some rough challenges... now make yourself the cream of the crop without the curdles :)
Posted by: Deborah | February 29, 2008 12:31 PM
My husband & I were totally pleased to see a team finally playing with INTEGRITY.
The blue team, with the "big boys" have demonstrated what it really means to have team work and team spirit.
I can only hope Dan learns the lesson about what it really means to be a MAN, and not a manipulative back-stabbing person as has been such a prevalent role model in his life so far.
I did not find Mark arrogant or rude. I found him to be confident, with a great sense of humor and life, extremely family-oriented and faithful to the show's original premise! I truly don't understand the rude comments some people have made about him.
Some people thought he was rude to his brother and rude to the host... I thought it was all very normal behavior, and his comment to Allison was actually very humorous! People are way too thin-skinned.
As for the crying that some people have commented negatively on... I found it most refreshing to see that a group of TOUGH, competitive, REAL men, have formed such a close bond with eachother. They are truly a TEAM and totally understand what that means.
Women don't (and shouldn't) have the monopoly on feelings. Men feel deeply, maybe even more deeply! - about their families, friends, and loved ones. When those feelings come out so openly, as it did during the elimination, I think some people just didn't get it. They just didn't get the BOND these men have forged.
Real men sweat, love, swear, work hard, play hard, and love hard. And yes, they cry. And that's a beautiful thing.... even Jesus wept when hearing about the death of his friend, Lazarus. Men are not emotion-less creatures.
KUDOS to the blue team! You are loved and admired by many. Carry on, dear sirs, and continue to teach us lessons like these about life and love and teamwork and integrity.
- Deborah
Posted by: Deborah | February 29, 2008 05:16 PM
Hey Jackie - Dan is really hanging in there!!!
So do you live in Frankfort, IL or WEST Frankfort, IL????? My high school boyfriend lives in W. Franfort!
Posted by: Sue | March 1, 2008 02:11 AM
Jackie, I don't know if you'll read these. I wouldn't blame you if you didn't because of all these morons posting negative things. But I would really like to know what you thought of your son's tatoo. Pay no attention to the negative posts. Those people think they know the whole story and that gives them the right to be hateful. I don't know, they must have teeny-tiny brains.
Posted by: Laura | March 2, 2008 03:04 PM
Good luck on your continued weight loss!
It is so surreal to watch Dan turn into a man with integrity. He was going to get his vengence by approaching the guys after you got voted off, but I think he was shocked and humbled to get all the sincere apologies from the blue team on how your situation was handled.
The guys have been good role models for Dan and he seems to be watching and listening without losing his wonderful humor.
I really like the blue team and glad that Dan is a big part of it.
Again, keep up the good work!
Posted by: Dori | March 3, 2008 10:56 AM
Jackie & Dan are friends of my sister and Jackie is such a wonderful person. She has always been a person with great compassion for other people and her community. The biggest loser is a game and people are trying to win. Jackie was playing the game. Personally, I think we all need friends like Jackie and Dan. She should be an inspiration for all mothers today!
Posted by: Bob | March 3, 2008 03:42 PM
Jackie - stay the course girl. You can do it. Paul had very nice things to say about you and Dan when we saw him this past weekend. I am sure you are a wonderful person. Looking fwd to the finale.
Posted by: Lori in FL | March 4, 2008 12:21 PM
I can only hope Dan learns the lesson about what it really means to be a MAN, and not a manipulative back-stabbing person as has been such a prevalent role model in his life so far.
Posted by: Anonymous | March 4, 2008 03:45 PM
Jackie, I can't believe what cruel messages people are leaving. Game or not, what you did/are doing is a tremendous feat and I truly am in awe of both you and Dan. From the very start of this season my sister and I would call each other up and and ask: who do you want to win? And immediately we would both say ORANGE!! It is very clear what a wonderful family you have and Dan is very lucky to have you as a mother. Congratulations on your weight loss and I wish you the very best of luck!!
Also, cheers on what a great program your family runs! Kids should have good role models and clearly they do in both you and Dan.
Posted by: anonymous | March 4, 2008 08:05 PM
Congrats on making the show!
It was fun watching but having Dan still on is unbearable! His arrogance is just too extreme! I'm not surprised you were kicked off...What comes around, goes around and that is why you are no longer on the show! Good luck!
Posted by: Karen M | March 5, 2008 01:29 PM
Figured you could use something postive Jackie...Stay motivated and focused. We saw Paul last weekend and he's doing good. He had good things to say about you and Dan. I'm looking fwd to seeing all the contestants on the Finale! That is the best show of the season.
Posted by: Lori | March 5, 2008 03:31 PM
Whoa, back down! Jackie isn't all that bad. But come on. You taught your son to cheat to vote of, however unintentionally, an meek, innocent team like the pink. I disliked the black as much as you did, but, like I said on My pink comment, morals before gameplay, people! Though I am thoroughly disgusted by you, we all have faults. You just got caught up in the game. And to the comments flaming you, Jackie, doesn't God want us to forgive fellow mortals?
Posted by: Joe | March 6, 2008 07:58 PM
Jackie,
Congratulations on your incredible achievement. Gameplay completely aside, your achievement, and your solid and unwavering encouragement of your son, inspire me to do the same. I am fighting this battle (and winning it) at home right along with all of you, and with every pound I see you lose, it inspires me to work just a little harder to see it in myself.
I look past the game play and applaud your incredible achievement. Good job!
Posted by: Kat | March 12, 2008 12:52 AM
You look great. I didn't like you on the show and was glad to see you go. What kind of mother or person asks someone to swear on the life of a child? Not even for a million dollars would I ask someone to do that. Shame on you.
Carole
Posted by: Anonymous | March 12, 2008 09:58 AM
Jackie, You looked good on last night's return show. I am really enjoying Dan--he is so funny, and I hope he goes the distance. Good for you, Mom!
Posted by: Christine | March 12, 2008 04:30 PM
Jackie, You looked good on last night's return show. I am really enjoying Dan--he is so funny, and I hope he goes the distance. Good for you, Mom!
Posted by: Christine | March 12, 2008 04:31 PM
Jackie, You looked good on last night's return show. I am really enjoying Dan--he is so funny, and I hope he goes the distance. Good for you, Mom!
Posted by: Christine | March 12, 2008 04:31 PM
jackie-
at first i liked you both. then i was really insulted at how you tried to send trent home. that was really low and i'm glad they got you back for it the following week.
i wanted to commend you for the comments you wrote here about dan and how you fed him as a child. that is one of the most important and courageous things i've ever heard someone admit to and i think you could really do a public service if you would help other mothers learn how responsible they are for the eating habits of their kids.
thanks for your comments.
Posted by: duckygirl | March 12, 2008 06:05 PM
"Women don't (and shouldn't) have the monopoly on feelings. Men feel deeply, maybe even more deeply! - about their families, friends, and loved ones. When those feelings come out so openly, as it did during the elimination, I think some people just didn't get it. They just didn't get the BOND these men have forged.
Real men sweat, love, swear, work hard, play hard, and love hard. And yes, they cry. And that's a beautiful thing.... even Jesus wept when hearing about the death of his friend, Lazarus. Men are not emotion-less creatures.
KUDOS to the blue team! You are loved and admired by many. Carry on, dear sirs, and continue to teach us lessons like these about life and love and teamwork and integrity.
- Deborah"
First things first
Jackie you were one of my favorites on the show and I think you def shouldnt have been voted off.
Now to this Deborah.
I think you are definetly a friend of either Mark and Jay. Because what you say is the total opposite of what they are. They are manipulative and mean. They get into fights constantly due to their arrogance and cockiness. Watch the show next time when u make rude remarks.
And why are you hating on women? Aren't you one? Hypocrite.
Posted by: Kenny | March 12, 2008 07:28 PM
Jackie, I have 3 words for you THIS ISN'T SURVIVOR no need for all the game play. TBL is all about losing weight not stratagy.
Posted by: Clara | March 13, 2008 06:56 PM
First, I just want to say that I always loved you and Dan... since day one. Between the orange team and the yellow team, I had a hard time deciding my "favorite". I honestly dont believe you intended to hurt Mark or Jay and hindsight is 20/20, right? I was so happy to see you come back and weigh in because you looked absolustely AWESOME!
As for anyone that thinks you are a "horrible person", I think they need to look in the mirror. Sometimes things get said and done that unintentionally hurt another person. I dont think Mark and Jay did the right thing in that situation either and I think it was just an all round bad scenerio... I think collectively you all should have sat down together rather than you taking it upon yourself to create some "collective agreement". I dont hate you for it and to this day, you and Dan and Kelly and Paul were my favorites. I just hope now that it comes down to Dan and Kelly and that one of those 2 win. Man, does Dan look great or what!!! You should be proud of raising a son with such strength and determination and love for his family.
I wish you all the best and cant wait to see you at the finale.
Posted by: BJ | March 21, 2008 04:20 PM
Jackie. I cried seeing Dan leave the show. He has a GREAT personality and, IMHO, you have a lot to be proud of as a mom! I am keeping Dan in my prayers as he begins his career. Lots of love to you both!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 25, 2008 11:43 PM
well i think you need to teach your son some respect. i have never seen someone so cocky and appalling. just because hes a male and can lose weight more than women doesnt make him mr awesome. im glad the first time he had a bad week he got voted off, its what he deserves for looking down on others who had a harder time than him. yuck.
Posted by: liz | March 26, 2008 01:13 AM
Jackie - I grew up in Mokena and spent a lot of time in Frankfort!!! - You and Dan look great - praying for your continued success- in health and life!
Posted by: Dennis Wagner | March 29, 2008 09:10 AM
i'm just praying for you; you need all the prayer you can get ~ yikes ~ scary!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 31, 2008 05:30 PM
Doesn't any one realize that all the "tears" that you have seen the men & women shed are "years" worth of torment they have endured from everyone for most of their life, and now they are finally able to let the pain surface (torment from friends, family, total strangers and even themselves). I challenge all of you that are negative to spend a day with an obese person and witness what they experience on a daily basis.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 2, 2008 09:47 AM
Jackie -
I loved the orange team! You and Dan put up amazing numbers every week and not to mention orange is my favorite color :)! ha. but really you and your son are very inspiring. You both are just people living your life to the fullest. You two see the positive in everything and you both seem very driven for what you want. And your son is a total hottie! ha. But congrats on everything. I know you and your sons transormation will be incrediable at the finale!
Posted by: Stephanie | April 10, 2008 01:23 PM
i vote for allie
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Posted by: maryanne mcelfresh | April 10, 2008 06:06 PM
I voted for you and Dan and came to tears when Dan was voted off. I do have to agree with a previous poster about your actions at elimination and only because I would never ask someone to vote on their childrens' lives and as a mother could not believe you would try to uphold them to such an unbelievable promise. I would hope that since returning home you would have realized that this wasn't only mean, it was not fair and hope that you would never promise on your own children's lives. Kudos to your achievement and I hope you and Dan remain healthy for years to come. In my eyes Dan will always be a winner!!!!
Posted by: Denise | April 11, 2008 03:46 PM
Jackie - You looked fantastic tonight! Thanks for being a positive inspiration for the 40+ set. You look like life is just beginning and you are ready to take it on...although, after seeing you on the show it would appear that the beauty you ooze comes from the strength within...so here is to looking as great on the outside as you do on the inside!
P.S. I just backed up and read some of the negative postings about Dan. Don't any of these people know about 21 year old boys? Dan has a wonderful, ironic charm because he is obviously smart and has seen the difficult side of life as an overweight teen who has had to laugh at himself in order to survive. That confidence will do nothing but help him in life as long as he remembers his roots...and with the loving, strong family that he has...it is embedded. Best of luck to Dan...when he came out tonight my 18 year old daughter and I agreed that he would be voted "Mr. Congeniality" if there were such a prize.
Posted by: kathyks | April 16, 2008 03:13 AM
Jackie-
You looked amazing last night at the Finale...I was a huge fan of you and Dan I thought you looked great. You and Dan both were great competitors on the show and I think you have both done something amazing that will change your lives forever. Congrats on your success and keep up the fight...because you are awsome!!
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Posted by: Alex | August 16, 2008 08:58 PM
You did a great job at losing weight Jackie, but I honestly can't say I was surprised you were voted off. You switched alliances to often with whoever you felt could help you at that given time. You obviously did not realize it would eventually get you in the end. (What goes around, comes around) Your reaction at the elimination was uncalled for and lacked dignity and class. Why in the world would Mark and Jay give alliance to you, when just a few weeks prior you conspired to get them both eliminated. Roger and Trent seem to be the true team with true integrity. I hope one of them win it in the end. They have not "played the game" unfairly, which is why they are there.......and you aren't. Good luck with your weight loss.
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