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SERIES PREMIERE TWELVE OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE SET OUT ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME TO SHED POUNDS, GET FIT, AND WIN $1.2 MILLION, AS ABC'S NEW REALITY SERIES, "FAT MARCH," PREMIERES AUGUST 6 The First Leg of the Epic Journey Ends with a Medical Emergency, a Emotional Meltdown and an Exercise-based Challenge That Strains Every Contestant's Will to Continue in the Competition Viewers Will Also Learn Techniques to Living a Healthier Lifestyle and Maintaining a Healthier Diet All you need is a pair of sneakers! Twelve overweight people set off on the walk of a lifetime! It's an epic, life-changing journey that begins at the starting line for the Boston Marathon and ends in Washington, DC. 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 team work, the more people who finish, the more money each person wins, on "Fat March," premiering MONDAY, AUGUST 6 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Editors note: This program was originally scheduled to premiere August 7. During each leg of the excursion there are "luxury reward challenges" where an individual or team can win incentives such as spa treatments, low calorie gourmet meals prepared by a private chef or deluxe accommodations for the night to help them on their trip. There are also amazing prizes at stake, such as get-aways to Hawaii and Las Vegas. The challenges are geographically specific to the area contestants are in. At the elimination, participants are able to expel a group member who is holding them back from reaching the finish line in the allotted time. However, eliminating a fellow competitor has a price: $10,000 is deducted from each competitor's potential prize money with each elimination. As for their diet during the trip, the contestants eat five small meals each day, a combination of all natural whole grains, lean poultry, fresh vegetables and fruits. In the premiere, "Episode 101," a huge surprise awaits the 12 contestants when they learn they will not be living in a mansion to lose the weight, but will be expected to walk over 570 miles to melt off the pounds, camping along the way. The march begins at the starting line of the Boston Marathon, where contestants walk alongside America's fittest athletes. During the first stage of the journey, they will take on their first exercise-based challenge in Massachusetts, harvesting cranberries in a flooded bog. The luxury prize for this test is a gourmet healthy meal and a night's stay at a luxe cranberry-themed bed and breakfast. Along the way, as they also hike through Rhode Island and Connecticut, one contestant, suffers a medical emergency and another has an emotional meltdown. Each competitor suffers through uncomfortable soreness and a fight against the elements that take significant wear and tear on their bodies. Following are the 12 contestants walking through city streets and the countryside, completing special challenges along the way. The six female competitors are: Chantal, 35, 5'2", 250 pounds, comedian -- A student who resides in Brookline, Massachusetts. She dreams of one day owning a pair of slim designer jeans. Jami Lyn, 30, 5'9", 226 pounds, 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. Kimberly, 39, 5'5", 225 pounds, former rap diva -- A real estate investor who resides in Duluth, Georgia. She was once known as the rap artist Tempest with a top 20 album in Europe; her mother and father died four months apart due to weight-related issues when Kim was only 15. Loralie, 30, 5'3", 233 pounds, 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. Shea, 27, 5'7", 280 pounds, former college softball player -- A makeup/special effects artist who resides in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. 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. Wendy, 40, 5'6", 234 pounds, professional singer -- A bookkeeper who resides in La Canada, California. She is married with a six-year-old step-daughter and wants to return to the stage as a singer and songwriter, but needs to lose weight first. The six male competitors are: Anthony, 25, 6'3", 410 pounds, 25-year-old virgin He is unemployed and resides in Addison, Illinois. He is determined not to let his being overweight kill him. Matt, 36, 6'3", 386 pounds, 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. Michael, 41, 6'2 ", 330 pounds, 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. Sam, 22, 5'9", 371 pounds, certified massage therapist He resides in Everett, Massachusetts, is single, and believes that his weight has kept him from being hired. Shane, 34, 6'0", 500 pounds, new dad A youth minister who lives in Mesquite, Texas. He is married with a two-year-old child and another due in October, but wants to be around to watch them grow up. Will, 26, 6'2", 470 pounds, 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. Executive producer is Nick Emmerson. Co-executive producers are Julie Laughlin and Kirsty Robson. The production company is Ricochet ("Supernanny"). "Fat March" is based on the British series, "Too Big to Walk." A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.
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GIANT BLISTERS, DRAMATIC PERSONAL CONFLICTS AND ANOTHER TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL MARK THE CONTINUING SAGA OF ABC'S NEW REALITY SERIES, "FAT MARCH," MONDAY, AUGUST 13 Episode 102 -- It's a daily struggle to walk. Having labored to march 65 miles in the first stage of the competition, our contestants face huge blisters, tremendous physical aches and pains, and mounting personality conflicts as they journey across the state of Connecticut from Willimantic to New Haven, on "Fat March," MONDAY, AUGUST 13 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Chantal has ostracized herself from the group and is in jeopardy of being voted off, and Anthony and Will have developed a heated rivalry. Our walkers face the daunting test of confronting comfort foods when pizza and chicken fingers are added to their dinner options, and the tough days of walking are taking a tremendous physical toll on each of them. A water challenge in Waterford State Park in Waterford, Connecticut, tests the stamina and strength of the men, who must hold large 16 gallon tanks with rope handles, while the women race back and forth to a river to fill up the men's containers. One marcher faints and is taken to the hospital, and another dramatic weigh-in at the end of stage two reveals amazing weight loss for many others. Tough decisions face the remaining marchers as they decide whether or not to vote off any of the competitors or whether they can make it themselves, since every time someone drops out or is voted out they all will lose $10,000. The five remaining female contestants are: Chantal, 35, 5'2", 250 pounds, comedian -- A student who resides in Brookline, Massachusetts. She dreams of one day owning a pair of slim designer jeans. Weight lost after stage one: 4 lbs. Jami Lyn, 30, 5'9", 226 pounds, 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 lost after stage one: 5 lbs. Loralie, 30, 5'3", 233 pounds, 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 before having children. Weight lost after stage one: 5 lbs. Shea, 27, 5'7", 280 pounds, 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 lost after stage one: 9 lbs. Wendy, 40, 5'6", 234 pounds, professional singer -- A bookkeeper who resides in La Caada, California. She is married with a six-year-old step-daughter and wants to return to the stage as a singer and songwriter, but needs to lose weight first. Weight lost after stage one: 15 lbs. The five remaining male competitors are: Anthony, 25, 6'3", 410 pounds, 25-year-old virgin He is unemployed and resides in Addison, Illinois. He is determined not to let his being overweight kill him. Weight lost after stage one: 10 lbs. Matt, 37, 6'3", 386 pounds, 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 lost after stage one: 6 lbs. Michael, 41, 6'2 ", 330 pounds, 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 lost after stage one: 15 lbs. Sam, 22, 5'9", 371 pounds, certified massage therapist He resides in Everett, Massachusetts, is single and believes that his weight has kept him from being hired. Weight lost after stage one: 16 lbs. Will, 26, 6'2", 470 pounds, 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 lost after stage one: 19 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 team work, the more people who finish, the more money each person wins. 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." "Fat March" is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning.
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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. Anthony's dark side rears its ugly head and the others are beginning to suspect that he's a duplicitous and conniving instigator. The strain and stress pit Anthony against Will, and by the end of stage three, in Rye, New York, they take center stage for an even bigger brawl. A clam dig challenge splits the walkers into teams of two with the task of digging up as many clams as possible in a half-hour, and the psychological demands take a toll on another marcher who decides to leave. The remaining female competitors 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 two stages: 236 lbs. Total weight lost: 14 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: 218 lbs. Total weight lost: 18 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: 222 lbs. Total weight lost: 19 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: 272 lbs. Total weight lost: 17 lbs. Wendy, 40, 5'6", professional singer -- A bookkeeper who resides in La Canada, California. She is married with a six-year-old step-daughter and wants to return to the stage as a singer and songwriter, but needs to lose weight first. Weight after first two stages: 223 lbs. Total weight lost: 19 lbs. The remaining male competitors are: 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: 396 lbs. Total weight lost: 37 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: 355 lbs. Total weight lost: 34 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: 286 lbs. Total weight lost: 33 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: 351 lbs. Total weight lost: 31 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: 441 lbs. Total weight lost: 31 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, DC. 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 will all compete for a prize pool of $1.2 million. Stressing team work, 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."
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HE 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."
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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. Having completed 330 miles, our marchers begin in Millstone, New Jersey and head for the heart of gorgeous Amish country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, needing to make up six uncompleted miles from the previous stage of the walk. The competitors face the "farmers' market challenge" to win an all-expense-paid trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Three teams of two marchers each enter into a fast paced, think-on-your-feet, nutritional scavenger hunt to win the golden prize. An interesting fork in the road teases the walkers with a choice: either they can walk a longer route, or they can opt to take a canoe across Lake Redman in Pennsylvania. Once again the contestants fall short of the finish line, meaning that more miles will be added to the final stage of the competition. At the vote-off, a previously hidden passion erupts between two unlikely marchers Anthony and Jami Lyn. The scandalous revelation of their growing relationship shakes existing alliances and further frays everyone's nerves. The eight 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 four stages: 221 lbs. Total weight lost: 29 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 four stages: 202 lbs. Total weight lost: 34 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 four stages: 206 lbs. Total weight lost: 35 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 four stages: 255 lbs. Total weight lost: 34 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 four stages: 367 lbs. Total weight lost: 66 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 four stages: 336 lbs. Total weight lost: 53 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 four stages: 258 lbs. Total weight lost: 66 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 four stages: 323 lbs. Total weight lost: 59 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, DC. 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 team work, 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."
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SEASON FINALE TWO MARCHERS SCHEME TO DESTROY EVERYONE'S CHANCE OF WINNING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZE MONEY, AND A FINAL CHALLENGE TESTS EVERYTHING THE COMPETITORS HAVE LEARNED, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC'S "FAT MARCH," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 "Episode 106" Jamie Lyn and Michael are furious with Loralie and Chantal for voting Anthony off after the fifth stage, so they devise a plan to stop short of the finish line, denying the remaining marchers $240,000 in winnings. The group comes full circle to face their biggest challenge, walking a marathon-like distance of 26.2 miles from Sharpsburg to Knoxville, Maryland, and there is one last test for the most fantastic grand prize ever, on the season finale of "Fat March," MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. With total of 450 miles walked, there are six remaining marchers, each with a chance to win $40,000. Our competitors take on a grueling 26.2 mile marathon, as they grind their way from Sharpsburg to Knoxville, Maryland. The finale challenge at a Woodbine, Maryland strawberry farm tempts everyone with an extraordinary reward and tests the marchers' increased agility, perseverance and endurance. The winner will receive top of the line in-home fitness equipment, a one-year membership to a health club and six months of private, personal training. In the end, the victor gets to choose someone to share this incredible prize; the choice is totally unexpected and comes as a big shock to everyone. After walking a total of 575 miles, the contestants end in our nation's capital, Washington, DC., where the group is finally reunited with family and friends who get to witness the tears, emotions and spectacular weight loss they have achieved. The six 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 five stages: 213 lbs. Total weight lost: 37 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 five stages: 198 lbs. Total weight lost: 38 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 five stages: 197 lbs. Total weight lost: 44 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 five stages: 244 lbs. Total weight lost: 45 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 five stages: 252 lbs. Total weight lost: 72 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 five stages: 314 lbs. Total weight lost: 68 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, DC. 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 team work, 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."
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