New contestants selected for Augusta's Biggest Loser

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By Arielle Clay aclay@nbcaugusta.com

Story Published: Nov 3, 2009 at 12:42 AM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 3, 2009 at 12:42 AM EDT

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Last year, 12 contestants lost more than 1,000 pounds together.

This year, NBC Augusta's Biggest Loser is back with 12 new hopefuls and a new first: a mother and son will be competing on opposing teams.

The new contestants heard the good news Monday.

They are:

Tamela Baird
Tanner Chapman
Ed Chavis
Nandy Cordova
Colin Heslip
Lisa Marks
Charles Rousey
Ashlee Rushton
Tim Sanders
Laycee Silas
Bronnie Spinks
Lori Videtto

We'll be following all of the contestant’s progress towards a better life.

The first meeting with their trainers is Friday.

Be sure and follow how they're doing on NBC Augusta 26 News and on our website.

 


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Thursday, Jan 7 at 11:27 AM ernie chapman wrote ...

my son has been inspiring me since he was very young. So he has taken it one step further and i very proud of him. I have lost 25 lbs since he started the biggest loser program. I hope he beats me really bad. keep up the good work.

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Monday, Dec 14 at 7:20 PM Hannah Akins wrote ...

GO MRS.NANDY I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! ANISSA AND ME AND EVERYBODY ELSE ARE ROOTING FOR YOU!!!! :)

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Sunday, Nov 8 at 8:38 PM emily peavey wrote ...

hey do your best people and GO MRS. NANDY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Friday, Nov 6 at 10:15 PM Aislinn Fishe (1st Season Contestants) wrote ...

I just wanted to stop in and say congratulations to you all.I'm excited for each and everyone of you. Good Luck on your journey and I know that all of you will be successful! Just remember to stay focused and keep pushing.

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Thursday, Nov 5 at 1:38 PM Johnnie Hughes wrote ...

Hey Red Team see yall in the morning. Bring your A game!

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Wednesday, Nov 4 at 12:13 PM Tammy Homonek wrote ...

Bronnie I am so pround of you. Good luck and may your team work as hard as you do at everything that you do.

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Wednesday, Nov 4 at 12:14 AM Ginger Gruba wrote ...

Go Nandy Go!!!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 11:30 PM Tina Canuette wrote ...

Wishing everyone the best!! Hope you accomplish all that you set out to accomplish....especially Nandy!! Make us proud,girl!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9:42 PM Lisa Marks wrote ...

Oh my goodness...I FEEL SO GRATEFUL! Thanks to everyone at NBC, Omni and PHC for this spectacular opportunity to be healthy and strong and a good example for my son, Tanner! I encourage everyone watching the teams' progress to join us in our efforts! Lets make Greater Augusta a healthy and happy place to live, work and play. We can ALL do it!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 8:26 PM Laycee Silas wrote ...

Congrats to us all! I am extremely excited and ready to make a life long change! GO BLUE team!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 7:56 PM Lee Smith wrote ...

Congrats to all but especially to my daughter and grandson. Go guys!!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 5:03 PM Jeff Magnus wrote ...

I think there would be too many contestants to host a true "Augusta's Biggest Loser" contest. Some of the Augusta Commissioners could use a seat on this panel.

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 4:57 PM Rob Baker wrote ...

The entire staff of PHC Weight Loss and Wellness joins me in saying, "Congratulations and welcome to the next - best - rest of your life!"

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 4:54 PM Sandra Quinones wrote ...

Congratulations to the new Biggest Loser crews! The contest changed my life and I know it will change yours. Last year's contestants would love to help you guys anyway we can....look forward to seeing you at Omni!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 12:15 PM Tamela Baird wrote ...

I am so excited about the contest. Go Red Team! See everyone Friday! Watch out world here we come!

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 8:34 AM i eat all day wrote ...

really?

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Tuesday, Nov 3 at 7:32 AM Tiffany Smith wrote ...

With tears in my eyes and inspiration building in me...I want to tell all of you CONGRATULATIONS!!! Keep it up! Go Nandy!

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