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Biggest Loser Club
Train with Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels
BACKGROUND
Nearly five years ago NBC introduced some of the biggest losers television has ever seen- and audiences couldn't have been more enthusiastic about embracing them and cheering them on. "The Biggest Loser" will begin its eighth season in the fall of 2009 and has grown to become one of the most popular programs on TV. Not only has Biggest Loser touched millions of Americans- but now reaches more than 50 countries, with places like Australia and Guam hosting their own series.
Each season the show introduces teams of people battling serious weight problems. During the fifth season, the show had ten teams of two couples competing to win; in season 5 they introduced a teams-of-two couples format; in season 6 they hosted a families format, season 7 returned to couples and season 8 will go back singles.
In the beginning, the teams are competing to win a cash prize of $250,000 and the title of Biggest Loser; but after a few weeks, they start to discover themselves and become more interested in getting healthy. The player who loses the highest percentage of body fat during the program wins. But ultimately, they all go home big losers who've won even more.
As the popularity of the show increases, so does the audiences' interest in trying it for themselves. The Biggest Loser Club now makes all of the expertise and tools used by the contestants available to you at home. Trainer Bob Harper, a renowned personal trainer, says that those following the home-version likely will not realize the same results as those on the show, simply due to circumstance. The contestants are in a highly focused environment for 12 weeks, without influence of typical daily stressors like children, work and chores.
Trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper have each published books with additional fitness and diet insight. During season five, Biggest Loser partnered with Bistro M.D. to provide the Biggest Loser Meal Plan, a home delivery meal service with healthy, chef and doctored designed menus.
In addition, The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge located in Utah offers a structured, affordable and weight-loss program for those who want to lose weight The Biggest Loser way but without all of the cameras and popularity. The resort accommodates adults and teenagers and emulates the same successful features of the NBC hit reality show with its calorie-controlled and chef-prepared meals, energetic workouts, motivating personal trainers and helpful dietitians.
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PRO
- Fitness and diet programs available from the show
- Chat with The Biggest Loser experts and contestants
- Access delicious recipes from the show
- Personalized meal plans
- Shopping lists available
- Customized fitness program, including circuit training you can do at home
- Connect with the show's trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels
- Access to message boards
- Personal progress journal
- Know Your Number HealthScore
CON
- Sample exercise plans not available
- Club Web site doesn't give detailed membership information
DIET and NUTRITION
You'll receive a personalized meal plan when you join the Biggest Loser Club. It's typically low-fat and low-carb.
You'll also have access to many delicious healthy recipes that are enjoyed by the show's contestants. Some of these tempting dishes include:
- Better Blueberry Pancakes
- Biggest Loser Breakfast Burrito
- Parmesan Pepper Sweet Potato Fries
- Roasted Red Pepper Dip
- Mom's New Beef Stew
- Sweet 'n Spicy Pork Tenderloin
- Pumpkin Walnut Snack Muffins
- Chef Rocco's Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Yogurt
If you really want to eat the way the Biggest Loser trainers and chefs advise, try the new Biggest Loser Meal Plan, introduced during Season 5. These chef-prepared meals are delivered fresh to your home each week, with your breakfast, lunch and dinner for each day. They are low-fat, low-calorie and low-sugar, ideal for even a diabetic.
EXERCISE
This will certainly be a key component of the Biggest Loser Club program. Be ready to get up and move. Follow advice from trainers on the site. Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper and former trainer Kim Lyons each have books, DVDs and online videos demonstrating ideal fitness plans.
CONCLUSION
A program that has captured the hearts of millions and inspired people across the country to finally stand up for themselves to make important, life-altering changes, the Biggest Loser Club brings a plan for success to you. You'll follow customized diet and exercise plans created by the same fitness and nutrition experts who've helped dozens on the Biggest Loser reality series. The club allows you be a part of the phenomenon that has helped more than 100 others proudly call themselves losers.
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Wikipedia
''The Biggest Loser'' is an American reality television show that began broadcasting on the NBC network on October 19, 2004. The fifth season began January 1, 2008. As of April 2008, NBC is casting for a sixth season.
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Do you have an up coming show for new contestants in Chicago,IL. ?
i love the show i watched it all the time i wished i know ashly an her mom during fine i hope yous are the best my favorite.
I just got of prison doing a 4year sentence and i weigh 309 and i really want to lose this weight and keep it off Iwant to be a particpant on the biggest loser show what do i have to do to get on the show
Before anyone seeks to get on the biggest loser, or do a diet you should do your homework. Look at how many of those people were able to maintain their wieght loss. I have read horror stories about how that show treats its contestants, like animals.
I was able to lose 170lbs through a change in my diet, nothing drastic, and exercise with my self esteem and dignity intact.
This is testimony from a former contestant.
i wish i could do the biggest loser but i 16 but i love the show
i like biggest loser program,no much speak inglish,i need recipes from diabetes.
i lost120 pound on the show
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This is for my husband Durim, he needs to loos a lot of weight, I love him so much and I hate to see him in this shape, he is only 26 years old, if someone can tell me what to do to make him stay on the diet and workout
I tried this diet because I love the show. They had a special and it was worth it to get the 3 free books. I think the diet might be okay, but I joined looking for support and information. I thought the website was one of the most disorganized websites, with very little help. I used Sparkpeople before and when you are new, there is very good information and it's very clear where to go to get it. The Biggest Loser Club website seemed must more difficult for me to find supplemental information (other than what you should eat, how much to work out, etc). In addition, I was offered some nutrition counseling by one of their staff. She told me to just write back and she would help me. NEVER HEARD BACK FROM HER. I am cancelling. I can get what I need from their books. There is much more information in the books and I will go back to SparkPeople, which I think is a much better site! Maybe the Biggest Loser diet is okay, but the Biggest Loser Club is not worth it, in my opinion.
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To whom it may concern;
I love watching The Biggest Loser, but I get discouraged because I have 100 pounds to lose and know that the results on TV are not the results I can obtain from home. I have seen nutristionists who all say that slow and steady will keep the weight off and I shouldn't force myself or even want to lose so much at one time. I have analyzed my diet and have found flaws, one of my flaws was the amount of sweets or empty calories I was consuming, By removing the sweets I lost 20 pounds, but realized losing those sweets attributed to my next flaw, not eating enough calories. I only eat aprox. 600-900 calories per day and now I am gaining the 20 pounds back. I am at a loss at the reason why.
If there is anyone out there who is like me I just want you to know your not alone, and to not give up on your weight loss journey.
I lost my thyroid gland due to a tumor growing around it. I've been eating and exercising to maintain a healthy weight, but since turning 50 years old, (52 in April, 2010) it doesn't seem to be enough, and as a result, in 2 years I am now weighing 255 lbs, at 5 feet and 5 inches tall. I need to get on a plan because I am watching my blood pressure rise with every bi-annual physican's visit. I don't have diabetes, but it runs in my family. I need help now, before I REALLY need help. Michelle Redd-Oliver - 619-866-1976.
whom it may concern i need to find out how to get help for my weight and i need to get on show i have been having problems with my weight since high school i got three children and would love to see them grow please contact me 360-870-2585
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i would like to start lossing weight with your program i have treid in the past to lose weight inthe past but fail i have health problem i need help
Get more involved with Biggest Loser by playing the Fantasy TV Game. Choose the contestants you don't think will make it and will be eliminated each week. Earn points when you're right! Play against your friends to keep you watching and participating in The Biggest Loser!
http://www.fafarazzi.com/tv_pick_team.php?slug=The-Biggest-Loser
I would like to lose 45 lbs by the end of summer is this to unrealistic for any one to do so? I'm tired of the scam diets and would like a buddy to work out with. Hopeless.........
I'm having such a hard time starting and sticking with it. I really need the Biggest Loser camp I think
what can i do to keep my knees from hurting when i walk. i have high blood preusser.
This plan has helped me lose close to 40 pounds. I do recommend you join a bootcamp team or go on the message boards frequently. Community support has what has kept me going!
Like the books, but the online diet is not the same as the books, way more carbs than the book says you should eat
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i have lost 85 pounds so far
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