I was very sorry to hear that the nicest guy on this show passed away two months earlier. My deepest sympathies and condolences to Doug's family and friends. The show lost an amazing man, trainer, basically an all around good person. RIP DOUG

Sorry I don't know where we can send our sympathy to but hopefully someone will see what we wrote and forward them

hi, i dont normaly write on blogs or be that guy who stands up and specks his minds or says something out loud.
I was so excited for season 2 to to get here. i must say i am a be fan of the show and everyone on it. I realize that they may not understand the effect they have on the viewers. but becasue of them i am more out of my shell. I want so much out of life. i am begain to make good chosies food wise. jackie and the others gave me hope when i didnt have any for myself. So tonight as the new season begain I sat in my home all the way in orlando fla and i saw the message about doug i experinced somthing that i had never felt before. it was as if my heart had fallen out of my body . i pressed pause on the cable box and ran to the internet to find out what was going on. and there is was..... Doug had passed away. I had to read it twice. it felt like i got kicked in the chest. i dont understand how people on tv that i dont really know and have no idea that i am even on this planet would effect me so much. but it seem they do. As sad as this make me and how much i just want to go to my room and cry.
Doug was a great role model, he was very positive and seemed to have a great outlook and positive auttude, and over all was a fun guy.
what i have learned from him is that you dont have to hide the fact that you are gay. and that it is not somthing you shoud be ashamed of. just me you and be happy with your self.
It is becasue of this and what the role he played on the show and in his life. I can say here for the first time that i am a 38 yr old gay man. No one knows and i have spent so much time hiding it. being scared if i was found out. creating lies and cover storys and pretending i am somone i am not.
yes i am gay I plan to make steps every day to reaching the point where i am not hidding any more and that i can let my true self out in the the sunlight.

this is the effect doug has had on me. i will miss him but he will not be forgotten. I know in the show there was talk about gay role models. i guest when it comes down to it as long as you effect someone you are a role model. and i am here to say Doug has effted my life. I can say that i now can see the day where i will be out and not scared and hidding anymore. i can see so much now and for my future, where before i couldnt. I know this.......... every day is a new step! in the long walk of life. I am going ot be my set and do my best becasue i deserve it!
thank you doug! god bless!

I totally knew Jackie and Rebecca would hook up!!! I called it first season, and was very disappointed last year!!! So here is to some hot and steamy...

First of all i'd like to say, i can't believe Doug passed away. I really liked him on the show, he was so sweet and caring. He will be missed.

It was sad to see Jackie and Mimi in therapy, especially when Jackie started crying. Like the therapist said, Jackie, why are you still in this relationship?? I don't like the looks of the previews for this season. I think as old as Jackie is, she shouldn't be doing all this "casual dating." And Jackie hooking up with Rebecca is just not comprehendable. I yelled at the tv when I saw that. I have to agree with Jessie when he said to Rebecca that she's just taking advantage of Jackie. It sickens me when these straight girls want to just have a fling with a lesbian because it's the "trend" or some [censored]. I can't believe Jackie, i thought she would've had better sense then to hook up with Rebecca. Rebecca has to be the center of attention, she's just too slutty acting.

I think everyone should give poor Rebecca a chance. I'm sure Jackie has learned a thing or two from her previous relationship, and I think there's far more depth to Rebecca than what she puts on display in front of the cameras.
And by the way, not every "straight" girl who becomes interested in a woman is doing it just for kicks or experimentation. Some of them actually have genuine feelings. I had never been with a woman until I met my girlfriend, and we've been together almost 7 years. Don't be so quick to judge.

all i have to say about the rebecca/jackie hookup is, why couldn't it be erika/jackie instead. lol

nothing against rebecca. she's very pretty and has a fun personality. oh well, i hope they have fun and it doesn't end badly. lol

I was a "straight" two times married/divorced woman with a daughter, who at the age of 52, met and fell in love with a woman....We've been together 2 years.

Oh my goodness! Rebecca instead of Mimi? That's like going from bad to worse! Rebecca seems to be a little high maintenance, and very whiney. Plus she ain't gay!! She wants to celebrate the penis! (Season One). Good luck with that one, Jackie! Definitely kick Mimi to the curb, but please think twice before hooking up with little Miss Becky Mae!

The trainer I'm having problems with is Mr. Brian Peeler. What an instigator of confusion! Everyone seemed to be having a great time at the hotel room until Brian brought up that article mess between Jesse and Doug. Brian said, "I just want to know if you guys worked it out," or something like that. Then he stepped back and watched Jesse jump defensive, and Doug had his say, and all of a sudden the mood of the entire evening took a nosedive! Why'd Brian need to know anything about Jesse and Doug? It wasn't any of his business! Remember he started crap between Jesse and Rebecca in the Season One--something about Jesse calling Rebecca a [censored]. Granted, Jesse shouldn't have said that, but what did that have to do with Brian? He's nothing but a sh*t-starter, especially where Jesse is concerned. But it is odd that whenever there is a rift, Jesse is one of the participants. His mouth tends to get him in trouble quite often. Mmmm, better watch that, Jesse.

I'm excited about Season Two. Jackie still looks as good as ever. I swear I could watch her all day and not get bored! I'm looking forward to seeing her explore her singleness, especially with women outside the gym. Pleeeze, not with Ms. Becky Mae!

Glad there's a season 2. RIP Doug. Jesse is totally annoying. Mimi has some serious growing up to do. Rebecca is coming off as a fake opportunist. Wish they'd focus more on the training and the clients than the drama. Can't wait to see Tess again.

i dont think Erika looks like Angelina Jolie.

she resembles Guiding Light actress Crystal Chappell more.

http://www.crystal-chappell.com/

I was very sad to hear about Doug.

and to hear about Rebecca?? ugh-Jackie what are you thinking? Did anyone notice the comment she made about Jesse being "special" "so special that he needs to ride the short bus" Completely inappropriate. Think before you speak, idiot.

I feel so bad about Doug. He was my favorite. I felt bad for Jackie in the therapy session. Why doesn't she kick Mimi to the curb? If she's happier dating other women, even Rebecca, I think that's fine. I would just like to see her happy for once, she deserves it.

So glad to see the show returned for another season. So sorry to hear about Doug. I just lost a dear friend and it is Never easy.

Jackie has insired me to get back to my daily exercise and she inspires me everyday.

Jackie is so beautiful . I hope she finds someone that she can truly be happy with. Good luck to Sky Sport & Spa and Sky Labs. I wish you all the success in the world.

And Thank You for being who you are.

They might just as well have renamed the series "Jessie" for how much air time he in the first show. He IS just like the guy from Will and Grace! lol I actually think that's a compliment.
Sorry that Doug died, just so sad.

I still think find it hard to believe that Jackie and Mimi's relationship isn't staged, but what do I know!

I would concur as far as Jesse is concerned; seems like he is getting A LOT of face time...interesting. Let's not forget though,first and foremost, he is an actor -- so all the better for him, I guess.

I was saddened to learn of Doug's passing. He came across as a sincerely caring and genuine individual--what a loss.

It will be interesting to see how the staff handles the loss -- what do you want to bet that Jesse gets even more face time then? He is an opportunist...

My sympathies go out to Jackie and her team at the loss of Doug. To lose a co-worker and a friend at such a young age is a situation that is hard to deal with. I know, I lost my husband 2 years ago at the age of 42, and it was a tragic shock. So I know how Jackie & her team are feeling at the sudden passing of a co-worker.

To MattG - What a heart warming posting from you. I understand what you mean about people effecting your life that never knew or never would know you existed. I have felt that in my life as well. I hope that at least some of his friends and family members read your posting and have the honor of knowing what a positive impact Doug had in the lives of others. I also hope that the other members of the show realize what an impact they too have in the lives of viewers and that they have the opportunity to make a difference in this world.

On a personal note, Matt - I am so proud of you in your plans to come out. I feel everyone should be proud to live the life they were born to live - otherwise that person is turning their backs on what ever blessing that were planned for them. I have some personal experience with this. I knew in my heart since I was a little girl that my big brother was gay. I tried so many times to talk about it with him. I never came out and asked him but I would use hypothetical situations in conversations to see what his responses would be. Sadly, he passed away 5 years ago from Aids. No one in our family knew he was HIV positive. In talking with people since his death I learned he contracted HIV in the early to mid 90's before anyone really knew what the heck was going on. He had done very well for himself and was able to retire at the age of 47. Because of that he was able to afford the best of care and his doctors believed he could possibly have lived a long and full life as an HIV positive individual. Five years ago at Thanksgiving he was getting into his car which was parked on the street. He was side swiped by a drunk driver at 8:00 in the morning. He had not had time to get his leg in the car and his leg was crushed. Infection set in and he died three months later. I'm sorry for the long story and if I would have been able to contact you personally I would have so I'm also sorry to those who are reading this and are wondering where I'm going with this, but the message to you is, he passed without ever telling us he was gay. He lived his entire life in his own personal hell. Just as you said, hiding his own feelings, making up stories, living in fear that people would find out. Since his death I have had mixed feelings - I am angry with him that he denied himself. I am angry that he didn't trust his family enough to believe that our love for him was unconditional. I am angry with myself that I didn't push the issue with him more firmly so that he would know for certain that some would support him. I blamed my mother for being so judgemental that he feared her reaction. I'm sad we weren't there for him when he passed and he had to die in a hospital room with none of us with him. I'm sad that he didn't appreciate what he was and the gift God gave him enough to life his life as he was created to live it. Matt - Don't hide who you are. God made you the way you are for a reason. You may not understand it and you many not understand what it all means in the world, but honor your family to be a part of your life as it is.

I would love to be there for you if you ever need someone to vent to.

Becky

shocked and deeply saddened to hear about doug. does anyone how it happened?

Hey - I watched the first show and am so glad it is back on the air. I - like many was saddened about the new of Doug's passing. In reference to the show - I am so disappointed in Jessie. He talked about stereotyping they gay and lesbian community. The truth of the matter is - his actions only confirmed the world's stereotypes. Doug was such a great guy and he was a positive role model for gay men - Jessie (up until recently) was too. The fact that he became so enraged and sought revenge for a comment taken the wrong way only shows his true colors - it's so sad. I only hope that he has learned from this HUGE mistake and it will make him a better person.

As for Jackie - she needs to dump Mimi and move on. She is so talented, but just makes poor decisions with her life. Being so close to Jessie and now in the next show making out with one of her employees - can we say HUGE mistake? Jackie - seriously, you need to take a management class to help you handle your business. You are so close to having it all that a "Management 101" class would take you to the next step. Good luck - and thanks for letting us watch!

Jackie's bubble lip - why would a cute girl want to make her lips look like gomer pyle. oh lordy, when she gets into this pose with her mouth hanging open, she looks like gomer's cousin. Stop with the injections jackie - go natural. also why does jackie look like she is about 75 from the back. she does not look like she has very good posture when she wears these back revealing clothes. I am really upset at the way they portrayed mimi. jackie interrupted mimi many more times than mimi interrupted jackie and jackie sounds like she is just in love with her voice and she makes little to know sense. I am glad Mimi is away from jackie. Look at Jackie now jumping in the sack with her employee -jackie needs serious psychological help. I think there may be something to her mother's theory about leaving jackie alone as a child. it is too bad jackie is on tv. she is not fooling anyone. she is an angry person. I like watching the train wreck but feel sick inside at the same time.

Oh Doug: it seems he was being treated w/o the knowledge of the staff. According to some piece I saw, he inherited a propensity for a rare type of cancer that killed one if not both parents in their 40s (I think it was both but not 100 percent sure). He collapsed one weekend and died fairly quickly. I think wikipedia did an entry on him.

I was looking for a place to send condolences for his friends/family that aren't necessarily part of the show. I took it badly myself. I have a health issue at the moment and I'm not much younger than Doug. Too close to home.

I am surprised how Jesse was mean to Doug!!
Doug is such a sweet soul, he did not deserve that at all!!
But Jesse is a mean [expletive deleted], I wish Jackie was not his friend.
And he looks like crap too, what trainer is taht??

I started to love Doug last season when he took Zen to a hike, and he showed what a wonderful guy he is. I wish I had a friend like him, no doubt about it!!!

this show is sooo disappointing can't believe it made it to the second season

i just want more ZEN..ZEN AND MORE ZEN