BATON ROUGE,LA (NBC33) — James Newman with the orange team writes:

I am finally able to start back with exercise after being out for a week and a half with pneumonia. I didn't realize that I would feel like I am basically starting over after just such a short period of time. I do realize that I am going to have to stay disciplined and continue regular exercise because even a short "break" will take a lot out of you.

James Henry with the green team writes:

Anyone who has been around me during this program knows how hard Kasey has worked, also. So last Tuesday's show should come as no surprise. She has been my rock and inspiration through these last six months and previous nine years of marriage. I couldn't have done this without her. Thank you, sweetie.

Rebekah Worrell with the pink team writes:

This past week was a little difficult. I was feeling under the weather all week and didn't get to workout much. It's very hard to make yourself workout when you don't feel good. I'm hoping that this week will be better.

Anita Katzman with the yellow team writes:

I’m on vacation right now, so there are a lot of temptations. I’m at the point now where I feel gross if I don't workout, so I joined a Bally's near My hometown for 2 weeks and walked over to My high school track a few times. 

Kris Cusanza with the red team writes:

We’re about to go through a weigh in, and I’m not excited. I know I didn’t lose very much weight. I’m not letting that bring me down, because I am so much healthier now. I’m so blessed to be a part of this process. I can only look forward to the day when all the weight is off, and I can just celebrate.