S08.E06: Travis's Story LIVE CHAT

[Callaphera]

Just now, ShortyMac said:

I know that watching these people eat is gross, but, man, it makes me want pizza and junk.

I used to watch The Biggest Loser while eating a pan of brownies fresh out of the oven and coffee ice cream scooped on top. 

This show is a little lower class - it makes me inhale bags of salt and vinegar Ruffles and KFC. 

[Minivanessa]

Just now, Ivylady said:

617! Not as bad as I thought! 

True. But I wonder what his cardiac health is.

[babyhouseman]

Just now, Giant Misfit said:

Wait. Is his last name Travis or is it his first name? I swear I heard the assistant say another name before "Travis."

The closed captioning said Henry then Travis.

 

[Azubah]

Yeah, he's Travis Henry but they called out Henry Travis.

[PrincessPurrsALot]

Today's guess the poundticipant's weight winner is <drum roll> . . . . @MelissaMinion

Johnny, tell them what they've won!

You've won 2 extra large pizzas, a tub of spaghetti in tomato sauce and a bucket of ranch dressing for dipping, the largest pair of underwear ever to hold a twig and berries.  And, as always, the admiration of your fellow Pounders!

[suev33 3]

Ok Dr Now, wave your magic weight loss wand!! 👍😁

[ShortyMac]

Just now, Callaphera said:

I used to watch The Biggest Loser while eating a pan of brownies fresh out of the oven and coffee ice cream scooped on top. 

This show is a little lower class - it makes me inhale bags of salt and vinegar Ruffles and KFC. 

Sounds amazing. Coffee ice cream with hot fudge is a favorite of mine.

[Callaphera]

"Your heart is racing like 120 beats per minute."

Like? Like, Doctor Now? I think I want a more specific count than kinda, sorta, rounding up or down, carry the one, um...

[Pepper Mostly]

Wait, a whole segment of the show wasn't devoted to the road trip? No moaning about how uncomfortable he is, how his back hurts, how they have to stop, how he only wants to get to the hotel and eat? What gives, show? Regular dishes, a clean house, a table, and actual clothes? What sorcery is this? 

[Carboncat]

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I don't see any vegetables here, even fried and breaded.

I appreciate that he admitted "I eat too much".

[LookABird]

I've just realized that as far as we know, Dr. Now never asks them if they work.  Has he just given up wondering?

[88Keys]

"Dis is very bad sit-sashion." 🙂

"How did you get this big?"

"I ate too much."

LOL.  At least he is honest.

[MelissaMinion]

I like the wife.

[Chicklet]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

Wait, a whole segment of the show wasn't devoted to the road trip? No moaning about how uncomfortable he is, how his back hurts, how they have to stop, how he only wants to get to the hotel and eat? What gives, show? Regular dishes, a clean house, a table, and actual clothes? What sorcery is this? 

We were cheated out of a lymphedema table, chairs, and a buffet.

[Guest]

Man. Did EVERYONE, including Dr Now, snort rails of Xanax before filming this episode? Their low energy is putting ME to sleep.

[Hellga]

Someone is going to have a hard time giving up carbs!  Will either of them have the willpower to actually do it?  I am ready for a success story!

[DC Gal in VA]

9 minutes ago, WonTon said:

Am I the only person alive who doesn't like ranch AT ALL? Give me blue cheese!

Nope, you are not alone. I liked it a million years ago when Hidden Valley Ranch came out but I loves me some blue cheese dressing. Will try to remember to post the best recipe ever under the appropriate topic.

[MrsRopersCaftan]

1 minute ago, suev33 3 said:

Ok Dr Now, wave your magic weight loss wand!! 👍😁

*Poundticipant gains weight on ‘diet’*  “But wait! I thought the surgery was supposed to fix everything! No one told me I had to change my eating habit!”

[Splashes]

I think there is gonna be a bunch of drama later on. Were way too early in the episode.

[PrincessPurrsALot]

Travis actually acknowledged he knows what carbohydrates are.  Who is this guy?  He is like the anti-almost every poundticipant ever!

[Callaphera]

What I wouldn't give for stank-ass Gina reading her maid of honour speech from the front seat of her van right now. 

[WonTon]

Just now, Splashes said:

I think there is gonna be a bunch of drama later on. Were way too early in the episode.

Oh, you optimist, you!

[SunnyBeBe]

Travis started praying to the pasta and potato when Dr. Now said to lay off them. Lol

[MelissaMinion]

I’m starting to have hope he will be one of the success stories. No whining, said right up front I eat too much....

[ams1001]

16 minutes ago, WonTon said:

Am I the only person alive who doesn't like ranch AT ALL? Give me blue cheese!

No, you are not.

(But I don't like blue cheese, either.)

[LizzyB]

3 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Wait, a whole segment of the show wasn't devoted to the road trip? No moaning about how uncomfortable he is, how his back hurts, how they have to stop, how he only wants to get to the hotel and eat? What gives, show? Regular dishes, a clean house, a table, and actual clothes? What sorcery is this? 

Furthermore, in the office he actually said to Yasmin, "please don't bring that food into the house..." it's as though he WANTS TO SUCCEED!?!??!  

[Chicklet]

They deviated from the usual script with no long and painful (for us) trip to Texas. They are allllll verry depresssseed.

[Guest]

Does anyone else remember those old records players where you could select which speed the record played at? Like, 33? 45? 78?

This episode is like the **16** speed. 

[Callaphera]

Oh wait, there's hope for destroyed grocery store displays yet...

[FormeryHeavyJ]

[Pepper Mostly]

He's defeating himself before he begins. 

[LookABird]

Easing into the diet.  Sigh.

[Ivylady]

He's actually trying? Oh no. Please don't die on us! 😢

[gameshowjunkie]

Don't ease into it, Travis- just do it!!!

[Hellga]

Hey, he is embracing going to the grocery store!  But - "ease into it".  Really?  I predict him falling well short of his goal with that approach!

[MelissaMinion]

Whoops, I spoke too soon. A few snacks? Ease into it? Noooooo!

[WonTon]

A few snack?!? Oh no you di'int!

[Kid]

Already figuring out a way to cheat and he just started!

[Splashes]

1 minute ago, WonTon said:

Oh, you optimist, you!

Let a lizard dream!

[PrincessPurrsALot]

1 minute ago, ams1001 said:

No, you are not.

(But I don't like blue cheese, either.)

We are kindred spirits.

[MrsRopersCaftan]

Oh, he’s “easing into” the diet. That is definitely a recipe for success. 
 

NOT.

[mmecorday]

Wait, is that a Menards in the background? There's an explosion of savings there!

[DC Gal in VA]

So far I like this guy and his wife and really want someone I can root for, but it's early so...............

[gameshowjunkie]

NO CHIPS DAMMIT!!!

[WonTon]

Chips?!?!? Here we go!

[ams1001]

Have they never heard of a shopping list?

[Callaphera]

They FaceTimed a grocery store trip while one of them was in the parking lot.

I bet this is the height of excitement this episode. Whee. 

[Pepper Mostly]

Why does she have to call him on the phone? Can't they make a list?? What is wrong with people? 

[Carboncat]

14 minutes ago, CrazyInAlabama said:

He's from Dallas, (actually Carrollton, TX, north west of Dallas) where his mother lives.  Travis, and the wife moved to where the mother lives.   

He's only 4 hours or so from Dr. Now's office, until you hit Dallas traffic.   

Sounds like a two day trip, with stops...

[Concerned]

He doesn’t need weight loss surgery. He just needs to replace pizza, spaghetti, and tacos with broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and carrots. Maybe a protein shake. And he needs to walk an hour a day, or go to a pool. Fat would completely melt off him with exercise and a vegetarian diet. Eat three meals a day, at a table, with flatware and dish ware. No sodas, not even diet.