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Episode 13 – “Female Warrior”
JEN’s story (Calgary)

Airdate: Thursday, October 11, 2007 8 p.m. ET

Repeats:

• Thursday, October 11, 2007, 11 p.m. ET
• Saturday, October 13, 2007, 11 a.m. ET
• Sunday, October 14, 2007, 7 p.m. ET
• Monday, October 15, 2007, 9 a.m. ET
• Wednesday, October 17, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

A ‘Female Warrior’ in her own mind, Jen’s daily life is so chaotic and stressful she’s on medication for depression. A mother of three young boys from two previous relationships, Jen is also in a new marriage that’s quickly unravelling. Paul is highly sceptical when Jen hands him her cigarettes and agrees to give up smoking, drinking, chocolate and her favourite junk foods all at the same time. Jen doggedly hits the gym and tries Capoeira, even as her marriage explodes with accusations of infidelity.

From a media release:

Episode 12 – “Finding Nima”
NIMA’s story (Toronto)

Airdate: Thursday, October 4, 2007 8 p.m. ET

Repeats:

• Thursday, October 4, 2007, 11 p.m. ET
• Saturday, October 6, 2007, 11 a.m. ET
• Sunday, October 7, 2007, 7 p.m. ET
• Monday, October 8, 2007, 9 a.m. ET
• Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

A medical professional, Nima knows she should eat better but loves food too much. Her husband Claude begs Nima to workout with him – but she lies on the couch eating chocolate hazelnut spread instead. Of East Indian origin, Nima claims she has a ‘fat gene’, but Paul isn’t buying any of it. When Nima sets an ambitious ‘run for charity’ goal then reneges, Paul pressures her to set a new fitness goal – an indoor triathlon. When Nima changes her mind on yet another goal, she’s confronted by Fred in a heated exchange that leaves her in tears.

From a media release:

Episode 11 – “Heavy Weight Lovers”
Gary & Rayna’s story (Calgary)

Airdate:

• Thursday, September 27, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats:

• Thursday, September 27, 2007, 11 p.m. ET
• Saturday, September 29, 2007, 11 a.m. ET
• Sunday, September 30, 2007, 7 p.m. ET
• Monday, October 1, 2007, 9 a.m. ET
• Wednesday, October 3, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Gary & Rayna can’t get near a piece of exercise equipment without fighting. Both suffering from injuries – his sustained in a near-fatal shooting and hers from a recent car accident – their fitness level is that of ‘two senior citizens’. The more Paul pushes them the more Rayna resists, until she collapses during a workout. Outraged by what she perceives as Gary and Paul’s lack of support Rayna calls in a physiotherapist to prove she can’t do what they’re pressuring her to do.

From a media release:

Episode 9 – “Role Model Moves”
NIKKI’s story (Calgary)

Airdate: Thursday, September 13, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats:

• Thursday, September 13, 2007, 11 p.m. ET
• Saturday, September 15, 2007, 11 a.m. ET
• Sunday, September 16, 2007, 7 p.m. ET
• Monday, September 17, 2007, 9 a.m. ET
• Wednesday, September 19, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Nikki was devastated by the break up of her engagement to Erich after she discovered he’d been unfaithful. Now living with her mom and step-dad, Nikki is surrounded by high calorie ‘comfort foods’ and is re-entering the dating world at a weight disadvantage. Nikki is also a role model for a group of adolescent girls she counsels. Intent on being an inspiration – instead of a warning – Nikki hits the running trail with Paul to train for her goal of getting back into soccer.

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From a media release:

Episode 7 – “Desperate Housewife” ANN-MARIE’s story

Airdate: Thursday, August 30, 2007, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats: Thursday, August 30, 2007, 11 p.m. ET

Saturday, September 1, 2007, 11 a.m. ET

Sunday, September 2, 2007, 7 p.m. ET

Monday, September 3, 2007, 9 a.m. ET

Wednesday, September 5, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Ann-Marie is the C.E.O. of her household – a stay at home mom who hasn’t lost a pound since her baby was born six months ago. Intent on three more kids, Ann-Marie must lose weight now or be stuck in a gaining pattern for years to come. She tells Paul she wants to compete in a sprint triathlon and he insists she start training right away. Ann-Marie admits she no longer likes having her husband touch her – but when Fred discusses her intimacy issues – he strikes a raw nerve.

From a media release:

Episode 6 – “Woman in Motion”

SHARLA’s story (Kelowna)

Airdate: Thursday, August 23, 2007, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats: Thursday, August 23, 2007, 11 p.m. ET
Saturday, August 25, 2007, 11 a.m. ET
Sunday, August 26, 2007, 7 p.m. ET
Monday, August 27, 2007, 9 a.m. ET
Wednesday, August 29, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Every day, Sharla carries her 15-year old handicapped daughter Toni up a flight of stairs while also caring for her 9-year old daughter Sydney. Continuing to be Toni’s primary caregiver is hugely important to Sharla, but her weight is undermining her efforts. Sharla must get fit to ensure the family stays together. Intent on giving Toni the experience of a lifetime, Sharla vows to bike 50 km with her daughter in tow – but when Paul gets Sharla on a bike to train she can barely ride a few miles.

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Coming up next week on X-Weighted: Fast Food Family - Anthony and Marichu’s Story premieres August 9

Episode 4 – “Fast Food Family”

ANTHONY & MARICHU’s story (Kelowna)

Airdate: Thursday, August 9, 2007, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats: Thursday, August 9, 2007, 11 p.m. ET

Saturday, August 11, 2007, 11 a.m. ET

Sunday, August 12, 2007, 7, p.m. ET

Monday, August 13, 2007, 9 a.m. ET

Wednesday, August 15, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Anthony & Marichu are the loving parents of three young girls who can order take out by heart. A ‘fast food family’, Anthony & Marichu are blown away when Paul dumps a week’s worth of fresh groceries on their table and their daughters go crazy over apples. Losing weight together puts tremendous strain on their marriage – exposing their conflicts and threatening to wrench them apart.

Episode 2 – “Last Chance to Dance”

NICOLE’s story (Toronto)

Airdate: Thursday, July 12, 2007, 8 p.m. ET

Repeats:

• Thursday, July 12, 2007, 11 p.m. ET
• Saturday, July 14, 2007, 11 a.m. ET
• Sunday, July 15, 2007, 7 p.m. ET
• Monday, July 16, 2007, 9 a.m. ET
• Wednesday, July 18, 2007, 3 p.m. ET

Dancing was Nicole’s life’s ambition until she contracted West Nile Virus Meningitis at 18 and spiralled into depression and weight gain. Now a 22-year old university student, Nicole is determined to audition for the Raptors Dance Pak, but when Paul takes Nicole to a rehearsal to watch the dance pros in action, she’s humiliated by how big she is compared to them. Nicole is convinced she has the moves, but can’t even face a dance class until she’s slimmed down.

From a media release:

Let the Losing Begin: X-Weighted finds 13 new stories in Toronto, Calgary and Winnipeg

Thirteen new weight-loss journeys begin this week in Toronto, Calgary and Winnipeg for participants who have signed up for the third season of Slice’s hit television series X-Weighted. The dramatic struggle between the participants’ weight and their dreams are being captured on camera between June 28, 2007 and January 26, 2008 for broadcast in Spring 2008.

While Season III filming gets underway, so does the premiere broadcast of Season II, starting Thursday, July 5 at 8 p.m. ET/PT (Check local listings). The season kicks off with the story of Toronto party girl Valencia who, slapped in the face by her overweight father’s stroke, realizes she’s killing herself with obesity. Determined not to leave her two teenage boys without a parent, Valencia commits to reform.

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From Anaid Productions:

HIT US WITH YOUR BEST LOSS

X-Weighted announces casting calls for third season in Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto

Tried everything? All carbs, no carbs, cleanses, shakes, frozen dinners, and every diet known to mankind? Why not get off the potato couch and get to an X-Weighted casting couch? Tell us your story and take the opportunity to really lose it this time … and inspire others while you’re at it.

Anaid Productions, producers of the popular weight-loss documentary series X-Weighted, is announcing a casting call for the third season of X-Weighted, slated to air over 13 episodes on Slice™ during the 2008 broadcast year. Casting calls are set to take place in Victoria, Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto February 24-25, 2007. Based on response to the casting call, the producers will narrow down production to three of these cities.

“X-Weighted is simply a television program that makes a difference to both its participants and its viewers,” says David Way, Vice President of Production and Development at Anaid Productions. “It’s a wonderful feeling to invite new participants to bring their inspiring stories to this third season.”

X-Weighted is a documentary series that follows the participants on their journey to losing weight with the help of experts and coaches. But it goes far beyond the surface lifestyle issues - the participants dig deep to identify the emotional demons that keep them stuck in unhealthy habits.

X-Weighted will be in production from June 1 to November 30, 2007 and Anaid is announcing an open call for participants willing to have their weight-loss journeys recorded on camera for a six-month period.

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