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It’s a question asked at the beginning of each episode of Biggest Loser in the show’s theme song. “Proud,” performed by Heather Small, and written by her with Peter Vttese, is a motivating and uplifting song and really speaks to the heart of what the show promotes.

Every time I hear that music, I get so excited and I tend to ask myself what it is I’ve done that day that I can be proud of- whether it be about my health or in some other capacity.

So I’m asking you- what have YOU done today to make you feel proud? Share below in the comments.

For those of you with iTunes, you can hear the song anytime you like. Download “Proud” here.

In case you’ve missed it, we wanted to share with you the Biggest Loser 6 promo commercial that’s been on the air.

In a call with host Alison Sweeney and executive producer Mark Koops today, they shared that this is one of the most emotional seasons yet. Alison explained that each of these individuals are bringing to campus with them their biggest enablers, none of them want to go back to the life they’re leaving behind.

Mark Koops shared that the genesis for the Biggest Loser: Families season was from viewers like you and I. They took the feedback on message boards to heart. He says these weight and health issues begin at home, and through Biggest Loser they can help the contestants on the ranch regain their health and lives and insodoing, help Americans learn how to make the same changes for themselves.

In case you’re wondering about Alison’s pregnancy and what that means for her hosting- she says “My job is to be their biggest cheerleader!” She isn’t due until January 2009 and she’s confident she can shoot through Biggest Loser 7 without needing a replacement. She can’t imagine having to be at home and receive weekly updates, rather than being on campus herself.

Stay tuned for more Biggest Loser 6 details, and more on our call with Alison and Mark.

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We’re at t-minus 26 days until season 6 Biggest Loser: Families premieres on NBC, we’re growing just as anxious as you to get started. We also know that feeling of longing when the credits roll and you can’t believe it will be seven long days before you get to watch another episode. So, we at DietsInReview.com have come up with a bit of a solution.

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Anyone else getting Biggest Loser fever? Or is that just the 100 degree temps and humidity? If you are in fact antsy for September to get here already - I have a few nuggets for you to chew on in the mean time.

Season Six

Host Alison Sweeney announced that she is pregnant. NBC has also made it know that this season will have teams of families competing to lose weight. While Biggest Loser continues to inspire people around the world to lose weight and start living healthier lives, maybe this will be the catalyst to get entire families on board. Jillian and Bob are back for more butt-kicking-in-the-gym fun. Kim Lyons from seasons one through four will not be rejoining. Chef Rocco will be making more appearances to help teach the cast how to cook nutritiously. And, the Biggest Loser Meal Plan is supposed to a bigger part of the cast’s eating.

“Biggest Loser: Families” will premiere Tuesday, September 16.

 Season Seven

Hurry! They are casting right now! You’ll need to visit NBC to get all of the application details, and download the application. They are casting for couples, so expect another “Biggest Loser: Couples” to premiere in January. You must be 18, a legal U.S. resident, submit a 10 minute video with you and your teammate and a photo of each. Good Luck!!

UPDATE 8/21/08: CASTING FOR SEASON 7 IS NOW CLOSED.