The Maine Edge: Do you feel like the white team should have been penalized for Jillian's decision to have you guys use caffeine pills instead of unlimited amounts of coffee?

Arrington: The white team was penalized and I think it was fair. Production decided the contest should be fair for everyone and our penalty was a fair penalty.

TME: You had an opportunity to not only learn how to eat right but also how to exercise and conquer your fear of the water. Which has been the most life changing for you?

Arrington: I would definitely say it was the fear of the water. Water was something I would never think of doing as far as trying to swim. I love it now and I thank Jillian for that.

TME: Are you in the pool more often now doing aquatic type exercises now that you've conquered that [fear]?

Arrington: I'm in the pool maybe once a week now more as a way to rest my legs, and that's one thing Jillian taught me - I can't be on my legs seven days a week. 

'The Biggest Loser' airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on NBC.