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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.
BIGGEST LOSER COVERAGE
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From the Biggest Loser 8 Finale:
Danny Cahill - Biggest Loser Winner
Rebecca Meyer - Biggest Loser At-Home Winner
Antoine Dove Proposes to Alexandra White
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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Biggest Loser 8 Finale Highlights
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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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NBC needs to get rid of Vicky, she is RUINING the show. Her behavior is disguesting. I love this show and have watched faithfully every season, but this season is getting away from the point of the show, to lose weight! Motivation is getting lost, revenge?? Come on NBC, get rid of the dead weight, literally!
what is the biggest loser address or phone number to be on the show can you email me back
This the BEST CLUB EVER from the BEST SHOW EVER!!! I joined the club during season 5 at 267 pounds. Nearly six months later I'm down to 198 pounds. I listen carefully to the show, read the cookbooks and use the fitness DVD's, even Jillian's workout DVD 30 Day Shred. I watch what I eat (and drink), workout and remember to be positive about the changes I'm made. Hope to see you at the CLUB b/c it will change your life too!
I joined and more than anything I love the commradery of working with other people trying to lose weight. Who knows, maybe I'll get picked to be on the show like Bernie was!
I would really love to be on your show, i think the show is wonderful and very inspiring. I have been over weight my entire life, and this is not the way i want to live any more. I am 5' 5" and weight 225 pounds, i have tried every diet there is to try but failed. I am the mother of two beautiful angels and i want to lose weight more for them, then for myself. I want to be able to run around with them and enjoy a more active life with them. I also want to be around long enough to see them grow up into wonderful adults. I am also getting married next year and i would love to look the best that i can be on my wedding day. Thank you foe taking the time to read my entry and once again i think you have a wonderful show and i hope you continue to inspire other's to do there best.
Hillary Lee, I just have to say the biggest loser club is a terrific program and would like to belong to the online program! :) Everyone involved in this program I have a question for you, can a person enroll to recieve the 3 books today if they will be sufficient in funds by Friday October 3, 2008? :( I thank you for whatever information you could answer, because I'm desperate to change things life-long things!!!!!!!!! :) The biggestloser is the best show on NBC, I love the show because it's a reality of life for so many!!!! Warmly, Hillary Lee
I am a 48 yr old women, 310lbs. who was lucky enough to be a stay at home mom. Now my teenage daughters are nearly graduating from high school and I want to go back to work, however since I havent worked in sooo long, my weigh gain has taken a toll on my self esteem and my looks. Please I a person who's NOT finacially set (actually struggling), I applied for medical. I dont know what requirements are needed to be on such a show, or that you folks even read this stuff. If you can conform a middle age woman who feels young on the inside but surrounded by being wieghed down I'd appreciate an acknowledgment either way. Sincerely Linda
i am only 14 years old and way 224 i hate being called fat its a harsh word and you see the skinest people and thier like do i look fat? and i have tried so many times to lose weight like i tried jogging and i tried the ab lounge and i watch biggest loser like everytime it comes on and i attempt to do what they do and i tried that and i would really like to lose weight and be on the show...cause i hate being over weight and called harsh words like fat...to be honest with you all i ever think about is losing weight but i try and try and it never works and i hate getting on the scale and i hate looking down at it...please help...i really like the show and would like to be on it..i would love not being over weight it would be like a dream come true to me....well thanks ? the show....
I joined the biggest loser club and was supposed to receive 3 books. Can anyone tell me how long it takes to get these? I have not received mine yet.
I want to be on the show I have tried to find some way that I could be on the show I really need it and it would be and honnor to be on the show.
Hey I have watched Biggest Loser and I think Its a good thing that yall are doing.I weigh over 250lbs. and I would really think that it would help my self-esteem if i was able to get help with loosing the weight.And I know that it would be alot more comfortable and Healthier too.Your Trainers and Coaches help the people on the show so I know that they could help me.
BIGGEST LOSER CASTING NOTE: Season 6 casting has closed. Season 7 will begin this summer. Please watch the Diet Column blog for updates.
I want to be on the show tell me how I can be on there Ineed it
I'm wondering how to begin the process of getting on the show. Does anyone know?
i would like to join the show to lose weight. Im 250lbs. I feel that if i lost weight i would feel alot better about my self. I know with a little help from the trainers and coaches I can lose weight.
i WOUD LIKE TO BE A CONTESTANT ON THE BIGEST LOSER, I AM 5'2 WEIGH 190#, HIGH BLOOD PRSEURE AND ASTHMA, IF I COULD LOSE THE WEIGHT MY QUALITY OF LIFE WOULD BE BETTER. I LOVE YOUR SHOW, IT HAS BEEN A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME. I KNOW THIS IS SOMETHING I CAN DO WITH A LITTLE HELP FOR ALL THE GREAT TRAINERS AND COACHES.
I just want to lose weight to feel better for myself as well as for my family
What happened to Kelly's partner (the other half of the yellow team). He wasn't at the final show??
watch your show every week. I do walk 4-5 miles at least 4-5 days a week. BUTT I have more weight too shed off like 80 more lbs. I've done 33 lbs so far. My thing is beside the walking, I have a hard time too get too the gym in the afternoons too start toning up my legs and arms and stomach area. love too be on the show to get me started on the gym thing. Love too have that Jillian to be in my face and pushing me too the limit.Congratulations too all the winners on the show that just ended.
I would like to be a contestant am a single parent of a 10 year old that watches me look a hawk. He wants me to play sports with him but the weight I carry is holding me back. In school I was an athelite
