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August, 2008



Biggest Loser 6: Tom Desrochers Sr.

Tom Desrochers Sr. is the father-half of the grey team, with son Tom Desrochers Jr., in Biggest Loser: Families.

Watch Tom’s Finale Interview

Eliminated Week 2: Hear the Interview

tom desrochers sr.

Age 42

Hometown Everett, MA

Occupation Cab Driver

Biggest Loser: Families teammate Tom Desrochers Jr., Son

Team Color Grey

Trainer Jillian Michaels

Starting Weight 314

Final Weight 236

Total Loss -78

Percent Lost 24.84

Quotes

  • “I’m embarrassed to admit I’ve never been to a gym before.” – Week 1

Factoids

  • Grey team starts as the heaviest team in the house
  • After leaving Biggest Loser, he is no longer taking any of the 9 pills he started with. He has gotten rid of his high blood pressure and diabetes.

Other spellings: tom, thomas, thom, tommy, tim, tomm, derochers, desrocher, deroche, des rochers

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Biggest Loser 6: Michelle Aguilar

UPDATED: Watch now – DietsInReview.com interview with the BIGGEST LOSER WINNER Michelle Aguilar at the Biggset Loser Season 6 Finale.

Michelle Aguilar is the daughter-half of the Pink team, with mother Renee Wilson, in Biggest Loser: Families.

WINNER – SEASON SIX BIGGEST LOSER!

michelle aguilar

Age 26

Hometown Ft. Worth, TX

Occupation Assistant Director

Biggest Loser: Families teammate Renee Wilson, Mother

Team Color Pink / Black

Trainer Jillian Michaels

Starting Weight 242

Final Weight 132

Total Loss -110

Percent Lost 45.45

Factoids

  • Estranged from mother/teammate for six years prior to Biggest Loser
  • During health screening, found her real age is 26; health age is 41
  • Considered leaving game voluntarily week 5, decided to stay
  • Biggest Loser of the Week, week 5
  • Finalist!

Quotes

  • “When we all just surrender to what it is we’re supposed to do, I think life happens around you and you have to go with it.” – Week 5

Videos

Other spellings: Michele, Mishelle, Micheal, Michel, Mashel, Mishel, Aguliar, Aguar, Aguillar, Aguillara, Aguear

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Congratulations Michelle, you are truly an inspiration to so many, as for all you “Biggest Loser” viewers be sure to tune in to Season 7 on January 6.

Listen to our Interview with Michelle Aguilar Biggest Loser Season 6 Winner below:

Check back tomorrow for our exclusive video interviews with all of the biggest loser contestants!



Biggest Loser 6: Renee Wilson

Renee Wilson is the mother-half of the Pink team, with daughter Michelle Aguilar, in Biggest Loser: Families.

Eliminated Week 11 – Catch the Interview.

renee wilson biggest loser 6

Age 46

Hometown Ft. Worth, TX

Occupation Event Manager

Biggest Loser: Families teammate Michelle Aguilar, Daughter

Team Color: Pink / Black

Trainer: Jillian Michaels

Starting Weight 267

Final Weight 161

Total Loss -106

Percent Lost 39.70


Factoids

  • Estranged from daughter/teammate for six years prior to show
  • Celebrated her birthday during Week 8

Videos

Quotes

  • “I’m proud to say I’m not that Renee anymore, nor will I ever be.” – Week 11

Other Spellings: Rene, Renea, Ranae, Willson, Wilsom

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Buddying Up Boosts Diet Success

One important piece of dieting wisdom that we have all learned from watching reality shows like The Biggest Loser and Celebrity Fit Club is that having a team to support your weight loss goals increases your chances of meeting them.

Weight Loss Partners

Many of us want to lose weight, but only a minute fraction of us get the honor of having our weight loss journey chronicled on television. To help bridge this gap,  a new weight loss program called Weight Loss Partners capitalizes on the proven buddy method of dieting and makes it accessible to anyone who wants to give it a try.
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Fitness Friends

A couple of weeks back I wrote a blog entitled “You are who you hangout with“. It spoke about the importance of having people in your life that can both motivate and support you in your quest to get healthy. While on The Biggest Loser I had an amazing partner, Brittany, who I continue to look to for support in maintaining my new found health. Relaying your health goals to the people in your life is important, so identify your “Fitness Friends” to help keep you active and leading the healthy life you desire.


Bernie Salazar and Brittany Aberle – Fitness Friends from Diets in Review on Vimeo.