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
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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Related Diets: Bob Harper, Bob Harper: Are You Ready!, Jillian Michaels, Jillian Michaels: Making the Cut, Biggest Loser Meal Delivery Plan, Kim Lyons: Your Body, Your Life, Biggest Loser Resort
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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i love this show, i have to watch this show,every week.i just cant get over ,how much weight, they can loses. i have been trying to loses weight, and work out,more,and eat better.causes of my health. i even started walking,again. i love jillian,i think shes a wounder ful person with a big caring heart. and she pushes, her team. and works them hard. but its all worth it,to see how each person,looks like at the end. jillian, you keep on caring. your changing alot of lifes, and one is mine.
This show Rocks! It inspired me to get off the couch and get fit.
I can't believe how much weight everyone has lost with The Biggest Loser. Those trainers are tough but they really make a difference and have gotten me out and walking again. Baby steps but I feel good to be doing something.
Great Job!!! A little goes a long way and the more activitiy you do, the more you will be able to do. The contestants on the Biggest Losers Club are evidence of that. Keep it up, I know I've been inspired.
I figure if all of those people can go on national TV weighting a lot more than I do, then what do i have to complain about?! I may not be the biggest, but I'm proud to say I'm a loser too!
You're right- it's about starting small and working toward something big. It's to easy to get defeated. I'm glad the show made this open to everyone.
This show is great so inspiring. have decided to get in shape and my goal is to lose 20 pounds before the summer is over
The Biggest Loser Where are they Now show is on tonight on NBC.. I can't wait!
OMG! Biggest Loser saved my life.. I started watching this show two years ago and it made me stop eating gross food and take back my life. I lost 55 pounds so far! I have more engery and feel great.
How cool was the season premier of Biggest loser Season 4! I love the black team with Jillian. I was just on the nbc.com site and they have some great extra clips
I love watching the show ithas inspired me to lose weight Iwould love to be a contestant but i have a severely handicapped child that requires 24/7 care,Which i can not leave for even over night. Due to his needs. I know it may sound like a cop out excuse but if i could get the right foods and some support , and maybe a trainer i would be well on my way. I weigh 290 ibs currently in college, and i have many health issues number one being high blood pressure, doc told me if i didnt get the weight off i was gonna require double knee replacement in two yrs ..........I rally do love the show and congrats to all the biggest losers in the world and for the g8 show that has inspired many
The show has inspired the folks in our department to start our own biggest loser. As I have told everyone that there are only four reasons that a person can quit the challenge and, that is 1) pregnant - need doctor's note for verification 2) you quit 3) you're fired 4) your dead. Absolutely no drop outs. and, the biggest challenge would be the months of July and August 08 where there would be no weigh in and, that the 3rd week of September would be our final weigh in. The summer months is to test the group will power and discipline and to begin a healthy habbit. May be you folks can come to our company and, offer this challenge and, hopefully change the mindset of those who lacks dicipline and will power.
I love the Biggest Loser show. It's very inspiring to me, to know there is hope.My church started the Biggest Loser from Oct.-to Dec. & I lost 31 pds.& won the prize.we are con tuning on to start the new year off right. Once u start u will feel so much better about yourself."Thanks Biggest Loser"
Is THERE NO HELP for those who are limited to exercise cause of SURGERY???Moved to Australia 7 years ago, finally found my biological family when I moved here. Finally at 50 years old I know who I am. A big problem though is that I have had 2 back surgeries and have put on the beef. I am only 5'4 and weigh 72 kgs. I have tried diet and may loose a few pounds but tighting up the loose muscles is my problem so I give up. I have searched for an answer for those who are limited to exercise and get the answer even from my own doctor sorry you will just have to live with it. This isn't FAIR. I am wanting to come back to the states, but would like to be able to enjoy meeting my family; and not be tired and out of breathe so much. HELP!!!!!!!!
It shows real people and shows the ups and downs, great job. I also love the new host
I never watched the show until I seen Julian's video I bought 2 at the same time and started working out to them and also being on an diet i lost15 pds. I did this so I could ride a roller coaster the belt didn't fit and I was embarrased I went back to the amusement park 2 months later and rode the rides I couldn't all of julian's dvds helped me get there.Now I watch the sow eveyweek since the season started.
NBC Could really be helping a lot of people by sharing information from The Biggest Loser with viewers. I think it's horrible that they charge their loyal viewers money for diet and exercise tips when they make millions of dollars from the Biggest Loser Show.
Purposely gain 17lbs how low can a person go! He should be disqualified. I am done with this show!
!!! i luv this show !!! i used to lie down on the lounge all day and watch every movie or show you could think of until i started watching the biggest loser!!! the trainers are awesome they are what gets me motivated most... except kim lyons...
gained 17lbs should have went instead of jez
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