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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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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.Â
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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I was wonder how can some one get into the show. I wait 180, I weight lose goal is 55 pounds. I tries meany diet and also you know with the stress of everyday life is not that easy to lose the weight.I have three children at the age of 23. help me.
Hello I guess I'm not sure where to start I am 31yrs. old n have 3 beutiful children who would love for there mom to have energy n go out side to play more with them but i don't i am embarressed of myself i am a huge 244lb. woman i am only5'5 i'v tried working out n eating right but it seems that i don't ever get anywhere my doctor seems to think that the y sugery may be the way to go but i don't want to please help i'm realy scared n want to be here for my children i am a single mother who works full time n wants to do somthing for myself but don't know how!! the doctor has me on meridia but i don't even think that is working i also was on adipex and any over the counter drug u can think of! I would realy appretiate some guidence please thank you for your time!!!
How do I get on the show.
I am 9 years old and I think biggest loser is funny and one of the best T.V. shows on EARTH!
I appreciate the show, for its a motivational tool to help those people who are a little lukewarm in doing the things they need to do concerning their physical health.
This has been the BEST season of the Biggest Loser! This season, there has been so much harmony toward the end of the show amongst the contestants! There is still a great deal of competition, but there is alot of concern for the other contestants, and that is so much fun to watch!! The younger girls on the show showed a great deal of immaturity, and now that they are gone the harmony is Great! I love this show!!!!
I am a 35 year old mother of three feeling like my health is changing. I need help, how can I become a contestant. I hope Ali wins
Has anyone tried the Biggest Loser Meal Plan?
I think it is wrong that the public picks the third person. These people have worked so hard to get where they are at and now you are going to let the public make that selection. This is toally wrongggggggggggg
I love the Biggest Loser TV show. I hope Ali wins it. it would be great for a women to win. She looks amazing as well!
I love the show !!! Watched every show since it started. It's very motivating, but when you work full time, have a family and normal everyday chores, who has the time? I'm really having a hard time with my weight, have started eating better, but it hasn't made much of a difference, I really need help : (
I have just recently started watching the show and think it is great!! I also have a huge weight problem and fitness that is a thing of the far distant past I'm only 34 and need some serious help last time a I even looked at a scale I weight in at 260. I miss who I was I loved doing martial arts and playing baseball and I used to run 1mile with my one sister. I think Jillian rocks she reminds me of my sister that used to work out with me we would make up our own aerobic workouts. Janice would push me and not let give up she was great. I would love if JIllian or Bob could give me some pointer in the food dept. and was to kick butt into gear especially the eating as I have a really hard time with this due to not eating in mornings and food issues eating at the wrong times.
hello my name is Michelle I am 41 and have diabetes I have been overweight for some time now,I would love to be on the show I weigh 209 right now was 311 4 yrs ago but,it seems to be harder now to lose as I am getting older.I need help and support which I do not get at home,my husband say's I wouldn't look right at 150 but, it's not about looking right it's about being healthy for me.I have alot agains't me as far as health issues go I am part asian,almost everyone in my family is diabetic,female in her 40's so I really need this chance.
Llevo casi un año viendo el programa y me sorprende el cambio que dan las personas. Este programa es mi inspiración especialmente en los momentos que siento que no tengo mas fuerzas para luchar con mi sobrepeso. Estan realizando un buen trabajo
I LOVE THE SHOW. I THINK IF IT WAS ON EVERY NIGHT I WOULD WATCH IT.I KNOW I WOULD. THIS SESSION IS GOOD. BUT I ALSO THINK MARK WAS VERY SWEET FOR WAITING ON ALI, BUT I ALSO THINK HE HAS BECAME A BIG BABY AND HIS WIFE WAS RIGHT AND HE NEEDS TO GET TOUGH. I HOPE A WOMAN WINS THIS TIME. I THINK THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE WOMEN AND MEN ON THE SHOW TOGETHER DONT THINK ITS FAIR BECAUSE MEN LOOSE WEIGHT SO MUCH FASTER. I THINK JUILLIN MADE THAT POINT VERY WELL.
I am so proud of Mark. For him to wait for Ali shows how much he has grown as a person. Great job guys!!!!
my name is melinda and i live in clarksburg wv.a and i work two jobs, and i don"t have any time to exercise .i"m a mother of five children,and i want to lose the weight before i have health problems,i weigh 190 lbs.and i want to weigh 135 lbs.pls help me live a longer life with my children and husband
ow do i become a contestant , if someones knows please inform. I am 19 years old and I had a baby at 18. gain 50lbs and it is really hard to lose it :(
I have lost 88pounds I started weighting at 356 lbs and size 56pants I now weight268 and wearing 44 panys my goal is 185
how do i become a contestant , if someones knows please inform
