Ep 7. Brandi

Brandi is the featured participant in the seventh episode of season 4 of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. At the beginning of the episode, we learn that Brandi is a 29-year-old from California who weighs 329 pounds. She has struggled with her weight her entire life, but her problems intensified after she became pregnant at the age of 18. She gained 50 pounds during her pregnancy and has been unable to lose the weight since.

Brandi works as a social worker and spends her days helping others, but she neglects her own health and well-being. She is also dealing with the recent end of her long-term relationship with her boyfriend, which has left her feeling lonely and depressed.

At the start of the episode, Brandi meets with her trainer, Chris Powell, who lays out the plan for her journey. Chris tells Brandi that she will have to commit to a strict diet and exercise regimen to lose the weight, but he promises to be with her every step of the way.

Over the course of the episode, we see Brandi struggling to stick to her diet and exercise plan. She regularly breaks down in tears and expresses doubts about her ability to reach her goal weight. However, Chris is always there to offer words of encouragement and push Brandi to keep going.

One of the biggest challenges for Brandi comes when she returns to her hometown for a visit. She reconnects with old friends and family members who are all struggling with their own weight issues. Brandi is tempted by their unhealthy eating habits and feels guilty about having to turn down the foods she used to enjoy with them. However, she manages to stay strong and make healthy choices.

As the episode progresses, we also see Brandi becoming more confident and self-assured. She starts to believe in herself and her ability to achieve her goals. She also opens up about the emotional issues that led to her weight gain in the first place, including the challenges of being a young single mother and the pressure to be perfect all the time.

Finally, we come to Brandi's final weigh-in. She has been working hard for a year and has managed to lose an incredible 157 pounds. She is now at a healthy weight and can't believe how far she has come. Chris is there to congratulate her and tell her how proud he is of her efforts.

The episode ends with Brandi looking back on her journey and reflecting on how much she has learned. She is grateful for the support of Chris and the other trainers, but also recognizes that the real work had to come from within. She knows that her weight loss journey is far from over, but is excited for what the future holds and confident that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.