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Episode 2 of the Biggest Loser contained a twist not seen before: if all the contestants lost a combined 150 pounds, nobody would be eliminated. Week two, however, traditionally has been the toughest week for all contestants, with most losing fewer pounds than they do any week of the competition. In addition, if the goal would not be reached, two people would be eliminated.

After the previous week’s show when Julio was eliminated, 15 people were left to lose the combined 150 pounds.

Trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels did not believe the contestants could reach the goal, with Jillian saying they would probably not lose 100. She said two people should be picked for elimination right then. Contestant and youth pastor Sean Algaier likewise did not believe the goal was possible.

Tracy, a contestant who had been hospitalized after a one mile run, was discharged. After not yet receiving clearance from her doctor to participate, Harper met with her.

The contestants competed in a physical challenge that involved having to cross progressively more narrow logs in water and a nutritional quiz. Their weight loss goal was dropped to 115 pounds as a result. The contestants also earned the right to call home.

The workouts Bob and Jillian gave the contestants were harder than normal, because of the weight loss goal, but the workout in week three will not be as hard as normal. As a result, the contestants lost a combined 155 pounds–five more than the original goal.