The Biggest Loser At Home Program
Learn to follow the Biggest Loser diet and fitness plan at home with this convenient online program.
QUICK FACTS
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- Established: 2004
- Founder: NBC Studios
- Headquarters: New York, New York
- Stock symbol: CMCSA and GE
- Accessibility: Online
- Diet Type: Low-fat, low-calorie
- Gender: Male and female
- Celebrity Endorsements: Jillian Michaels, Bob Harper, Dolvett Quince, Anna Kournikova, Alison Sweeney
BACKGROUND
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The Biggest Loser TV show has garnered countless fans and inspired those that want to lose weight. Most people feel that they could never get cast on the show, but there are ways that you can follow along with the contestants and create your own success story. BiggestLoser.com, formerly known as Biggest Loser Club, is an online version of the diet and exercise program that the contestants follow at the Biggest Loser ranch. 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 or more, without influence of typical daily stressors like children, work and chores.
BiggestLoser.com's online tools give you specialized menus based on your preferences and tracks your exercise. You won’t have to eat anything you don’t like while on this program, which is a plus. You will be eating three meals and three snacks each day so hunger shouldn’t be a problem either. For your meals, there are included recipes and a tie in so that you can move meals to your food journal. You don’t have to count calories, carbohydrates or fat when following the Biggest Loser diet.
All of the numbers are worked out for you based on the information you provide in the online dashboard. If you are looking for a vegetarian meal plan or want to exclude certain things from your diet, those options are available. There are charts to keep up with your progress and message boards so that you can chat with other members. You will also find videos and motivational articles throughout the site. With each new season of the show, BiggestLoser.com stays updated with the contestants and trainers.
The Biggest Loser TV show has continued to grow in popularity with each season as contestants work to lose weight and become the winner of the coveted $250,000 grand prize. The winner is the person who loses the highest percentage of weight at the end of the season. There is also an at-home prize of $100,000 that the eliminated contestants compete for.
The Biggest Loser season 14 premiered in January 2013 with trainers Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels, and Dolvett Quince and a new batch of 18 contestants. For the first time ever, three of those contestants are teens. The program has grown in popularity so much that there are versions of the show airing in numerous other countries around the world.
Those who want the full Biggest Loser experience can also check out the Biggest Loser Resort with locations in Ivins, Utah, Malibu, California, and Niagra, New York.
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
- Access to message boards
- Personal progress journal
CON
- Sample exercise plans not available
- Doesn't give detailed membership information
- Grocery list for one week of meals can be intimidating
- Not likely to see weight loss like that on the show
DIET and NUTRITION
You get to set up all of your preferences when signing up on BiggestLoser.com. You have the option of cutting certain things from your diet like dairy, eggs, tofu, red meat, eggs, pork and poultry. You can also select a vegetarian or low cholesterol diet. If you want to make changes at any time to your preferences, these options are always available to you.
Once you go through the process of setting up your profile, you are given a meal plan for the day that includes three meals and three snacks. There is a chart that monitors weight loss progress featuring your starting weight, current weight and goal. If you follow the meal plan with the foods and recipes suggested, there is no need to count calories. The program does all of that for you. The below meal plan is a sample of what is offered with the exclusion of tofu selected as a preference:
Breakfast – Biggest Winner Breakfast sausage; muesli with blueberries
Snack – Hardboiled egg; raisins
- Lunch – Heather’s Mexican Rollup with chips, salsa and corn
- Snack – Balsamic-roasted broccoli with toasted sesame seeds
- Dinner – Steak with mushroom sauce; red potato with skin; steamed cabbage; Smart Balance
- Snack – Baked Bananas Supreme
You can easily swap out meals that are suggested that might not appeal to you, and the recipes are available when you click on the details of the meal section. If you choose the meals suggested, you can simply add that meal to your meal log without having to manually enter it. This can be helpful so that you don’t have to break down all of the ingredients and amounts on your own. You can select the weekly view so that you know what you will be eating in the days to come and can shop accordingly. The site offers a shopping list so that you know exactly which foods to purchase to prepare all of your meals each week. There is a daily analysis breakdown on the site for your meals, this shows the target ranges for your calories, carbs, fiber, protein, fat and sodium.
You'll also have access to many delicious healthy recipes that are enjoyed by the show's contestants, most of which can be found in the show's series of cookbooks developed by Chef Devin Alexander. Some of these tempting dishes include:
EXERCISE
To personalize your plan on BiggestLoser.com, you can select which days you want to do cardio and which days you want to strength train. It is recommended that you avoid strength training on consecutive days though. Your workout assignments will be directly based on the information you enter. Just like with the diet preferences, you can change your fitness preferences at any time. You are able to choose your cardio and strength training exercises. The amount of calories you should burn during your workout is listed so you can select anything that will help you burn that amount of calories.
There is a tutorial on how to choose the proper exercise. This tutorial will help you choose the proper intensity and determine the proper heart rate range for your workout. Keep in mind that your daily calorie burn requirement will vary depending on how many days you select for cardio and strength training exercise. BiggestLoser.com offers an extensive database of exercises for you. Simply find your exercise, enter the minutes you spent doing it, and you will see the number of calories you burned. Below are just a few of the cardio exercise options:
- Aerobics (low or high impact)
- Step Aerobics (low or high impact)
- Belly Dancing
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Calisthenics
- Elliptical Trainer
- Heavy cleaning
- Kickboxing
- Pilates
- Volleyball
One of Biggest Loser's major sponsors is Planet Fitness, a nationwide gym chain that offers memberships for only $10 per month without any contracts. If cost has been a barrier for you to join a gym in the past, consider joining these no-frills fitness clubs.
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 and its BiggestLoser.com program brings a plan for success to you at home. You'll follow customized diet and exercise plans created by the same fitness and nutrition experts who've helped hundreds on the Biggest Loser reality series.
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''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.
User Feedback
(Page 4 of 9, 171 total comments)Beth
I was triggered with all the carbs - not enough protein. Not a spicey enough recipe plan, takes a lot of prep. I prefer and do better on lower carb, lean protein, with simple recipes. Plus - have to pay monthly to get ideas - cookbook is very limited and all the books are highly repetitive. My housemate loves it - but she's taking over prep next week - will se how it is then. Exercise help is very good, however, with good feedback from the website.
posted Jan 10th, 2009 11:21 pmco2wpd
I have lost 50 lbs on this plan. I would recomment it to anyone. Everything is done in baby steps.
posted Jan 8th, 2009 10:14 pmsony
please call me, i need help, i want to loose weight. if jilliam did it i can do it to. i can take everything for jilliam, i'm not scare to do any kind of exercise, i know she's tough, but i can be too. Please pick me to be on the show.
posted Jan 7th, 2009 7:44 pmsony
hi Jilliam, i'm sony. I watch your show every tuesday. told me how i can be part of the show. I would like to loose weight, but you know the is not easy by yourself. please i need you help. I hope the they call me to be on it.
posted Jan 7th, 2009 7:38 pmbobbie
iabout 100 pounds over whight and i would love to join up i got a freind named candy who is wanting to try it to please get back at me thanks
posted Jan 7th, 2009 5:50 pmBernadette
I really love the show I wish I had the chance that these people are getting I have fought with my weight for way to long I have tried to loss it but I seem to put it back on I am 44 years old and I just don't feel heathly at all. Keep up the good work.
posted Dec 19th, 2008 5:26 pmcarmen
hello jillian, my name is carmen im from corpus christi texas, and im here to tell you that i think this show was one of the shows that hit me hard in the mind and heart. i have been trying to lose wieght for a long time now, but for some reason i cant seem to get rid of the wieght. I wiegh 222pds And im about 5"3 , and im a diabetic. Im here trying to get some help for myself.can you please try to send me some material to read that maybe will help me loss the wieght. thankyou for being there. carmen from corpus christi tx.
posted Dec 17th, 2008 3:12 pmVanesa Frisson
Hello;Jullian Michael
posted Dec 11th, 2008 2:58 pmMy name is Vanesa Frisson ,I like you show ,but i have a problem i can t loss weight.I don t know how .Please you can help me please ,i have only 23 year old i try many time but i can my weigth is 250 please help me thank you.
margaret
I would like to get info. in beginning the process of becoming a the big loser(in a good way for th efirst time in my life)I'm not obese but I am overweight.I have high blood pressure.It is stable due to the meds. that I've been taking for17 years.I am also type 2 .I am currently not on meds.I want to stay off meds.My sugar goes low most of the time .I have to say that my diet has improved I exercise 2-3 times a week.I get frustrated because I have to keep food in my mouth to keep my suger level up.I don't have alot of money.Eating healthy can be costly I know that I'm worth it but I can't afford it.
posted Dec 9th, 2008 8:40 pmJannet
I would maybe like to see a summer biggest loser where kids can be a part of the show with a family member. How do I email someone on the show to give them this suggestion ? As I have an overweight grandson diagnosed ADHD that could benefit from advice from Bob and/or Jillian .. and grandma could use the assistance to. :) lol
posted Dec 6th, 2008 8:17 pmPatty
I think that Vicky wants all the attention, and that was baloney she couldn't jump in the water. And also Heba needs to stop being in charge. She tries to act like the boss. Let's go black team.
posted Dec 2nd, 2008 9:14 pmGINGER
I wish lose weight
posted Nov 16th, 2008 12:03 pmkasey
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!
posted Nov 12th, 2008 1:35 amAnna
what is the biggest loser address or phone number to be on the show can you email me back
posted Oct 25th, 2008 10:55 pmcorrie78345
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!
posted Oct 21st, 2008 3:58 pmFaith
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!
posted Oct 21st, 2008 3:56 pmDORA
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.
posted Oct 14th, 2008 7:12 amHillary Lee
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
posted Oct 1st, 2008 6:37 pmLinda
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
posted Sep 19th, 2008 12:49 pmbrittany
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....
posted May 21st, 2008 9:56 am