It's been going on for more than a month and people can be heard across the Island saying 'so you're taking part in it as well, good for you'.

But some of those people taking part in the Bermuda 100-Day Challenge have been doing so right in the public spotlight in a Challege reality show.

And tonight the Island will find out just who has done well and who has done badly – badly enough for two of the contestants to be eliminated for the first time. People will find out during a one-hour weigh-in show produced by Global Arts Entertainment.

TheRoyal Gazette spoke to some of those who are in the spotlight to find out how they were doing – and to ask who they thought among their fellow competitors should be given the boot.

Nakisha Gilbert said she had tried 'nearly everything' to lose weight. "I was nervous about being on television, but with the encouragement of family and friends, I am now eager to participate and think of going on television as encouragement," said Ms Gilbert

She began putting on weight aged 10 or 11 and was eating the wrong foods and not exercising.

"At age 33 and getting no younger, I decided I wanted to maintain a healthier lifestyle before I got any older and it gets harder," said the Sandys Community Centre youth worker.

"Diabetes runs in my family and every time I go to the doctor for my yearly check up, I dread the outcome, although the results have been good.

"For the past four years I have been in and out of the gym like it's a seasonal job. I join the gym in the winter months, slacken off in the spring and am completely lazy in the summer. Ultimately I want to make exercising and eating healthy my lifestyle."

On who should be eliminated, Ms Gilbert said: "No-one, we are a close team with equal responsibility."

Carlita Burgess has had weight challenges since the birth of her first child.

"Since I was 17 with my first daughter I've yo-yoed with every diet out there," said the Bermuda Sun employee. She said she had even consided having a gastric band on her stomach, but it was too expensive. "I'm now seeking a more natural means of taking the weight off."

On who should be eliminated, Mrs. Burgess, who is married with two children and two grandchildren, said: "Belcario Thomas as he continuously shows up late. Always has an excuse; meetings or whatever."

Competitor John Gallo, 47, said he gained weight after quitting smoking.

"I want to change my lifestyle to be healthier. Quitting smoking was a personal challenge back then and now I have a new challenge, my health," said the Capital G employee.

On who should be eliminated, he said: "Whoever has the lowest weight loss."

Graham Maule has something very special in mind motivating him to shed weight. "I am preparing for my wedding on April 7. I want to live a long time and spend many happy years with my future wife and raise a family with her. I would like to be around to tell my grandchildren some of my stories."

Mr. Maule's weight problems began when he was aged 12. He said he enjoys eating food but slacks off when it comes to exercise.

On elimination tonight, he said no-one. "Everyone on our team has worked equally as hard!"

Bermuda Broadcasting Company's Darlene Ming said she was born big and stayed heavy, but admits she needs to get into shape.

"At age 54, I feel this is a great opportunity to give diet and exercise another go and hopefully get it right this time.

"I have also recently learned that by medical definitions I am now considered obese, a description I had never used for myself. Hearing that from the doctor was a complete eye-opener, but it's helping to build my determination to make this challenge work for me."

On who should be kicked off tonight, she said: "The person who hasn't lost the most weight."

Capital G employee Latia Robinson blames her lack of exercise and busy lifestyle for her weight gain.

"I am a shy person so the TV in part is my fear. But I think it is time to get back to my original size and to get healthier. I am ready to do this!"

Regarding tonight, she said: "I think Belcario, he hasn't shown the dedication."

Andrew Simpson, 29, said he has always wanted to lose weight, but never had the motivation. "But I'm getting married in June and I want to look good."

Newswoman Sherri Simmons' challenges with her weight began about seven years ago after the birth of her last child.

"I turn 40 in May and want to be healthier," said Mrs. Simmons. "I stopped exercising and starting eating on the go."

The hardest part of taking part in the Challenge has been not seeing her children as much, but she is willing to continue, as she wants more energy.

On who should be removed tonight, she sacrificed herself: "It probably should be me for least weight lost."

Former equestrian lover Emma Sims, 22, lacked the motivation to lose weight, until now. "My lifestyle as a bartender didn't help eating right and exercise," she said.

"I would sleep all day and work at night. Now that I have a new job, which is nine to five, a new apartment and I'm maturing, I've come to the point where it's time to change they way I look. I'm going to lose weight and this is how I will do it!"

On who should go, Ms Sims said: "We all know who has tried their hardest and who hasn't."

Writer and Barmuvinjam party planner Vejay Steede, 35, has been obese for the past 20 years, but his aim is to change all of that. "I want to get healthier, past injuries hadn't allowed me to exercise until now." On who should be eliminated, he said: "I don't know."

Being obese has prompted Unite owner Belcario Thomas, 33, to want to be comfortable in his clothes.

"I don't cook, my brother owns Upper Crust. I want to change habits to have a healthy and active lifestyle. The challenge is getting a wide variety of healthy meals."

Football hobbyist Raymond Young said he was a hefty baby weighing in at 12 lbs 10 oz at birth.

"I was active as a youth and then I stopped," he said. "I have high blood pressure, am a diabetic, high cholesterol and I'm asthmatic."

On who should go, he said: "I would vote Darlene Ming, I don't think she is fully committed."

Karika Smith loves to cook macaroni and cheese, peas and rice and pan fried chicken, but her weight is a concern as diabetes runs in her family.

"I want to be healthy and fit," said the 27-year-old. Food is a comfort for me." She said no-one should be eliminated and that everyone should be able to continue until the end.

Anthony Pitcher blamed muscle turning to fat and beer and rum for his weight problems which started when he stopped playing sports in his mid-20s. Now he admits he "just wants to lose weight".

As for any elimination, he said: "Belcario has time issues! I don't want to see anyone eliminated because we are a great team and everyone gets along well, we are like a family, everyone pushes eachother, but because I know someone has to get eliminated I would have to say it would be either Belcario or Anthony."

To see who gets eliminated tonight watch ZBM TV 9 at 8 p.m. or Channel 75 OTV at 9 p.m.