The Biggest Loser is arguably the most popular series about weight loss to hit TV screens. The show pits overweight contestants against each other along with personal trainers and nutritionists.

Along the way, viewers get to see the very real trials and challenges that are faced.

Diet and Fitness

The Biggest Loser Club is an ambitious weight loss program. The exercise recommendations are an integral and essential part of the program and include a full mix of both cardio and strength training on a daily basis. A good deal of commitment is required to stay the course.

Diet consists of 3 meals and snacks. Foods are broken down into basic groups like proteins, grains, fruits, dairy and vegetables.

The daily diet is this:

Breakfast: 1 fruit, 2 grains, 1 dairy
Morning Snack: 1 protein, 1 fruit
Lunch: 2 proteins, 2 vegetable, 1 grain, 1 sauce
Afternoon: Snack 1 vegetable, 1 Sauce
Dinner: 2 proteins, 2 vegetables, 1 grain, 1 sauce
Evening Snack: 1 fruit, 1 dairy

Protein Serving Examples

Bologna, turkey, 2 slices
Chicken Breast, no skin, 3.5 oz
Peanut Butter, smooth style, 1 tbsp
Tilapia, 4 oz
Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 2.5 oz
Yogurt, fruit, 0.5 container (4 oz)

Dairy Serving Examples

Milk, nonfat, 1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese, part skim milk, 1 oz
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 3 tbsp
Vanilla Frozen Yogurt, 0.5 cup
Yogurt, Yoplait Light, Strawberry, 6 oz

Vegetable Serving Examples

Broccoli, fresh, 4 spear (about 5" long)
Cauliflower, raw, 1 cup
Celery, raw, 4 stalk, large (11"-12" long)
Mixed Vegetables, frozen, 0.2 package (10 oz)
Onions, raw, 2.5 slice, large (1/4" thick)
Red Ripe Tomatoes, 1 large whole (3" dia)
Spinach, frozen, 0.75 cup
Tossed Salad, 2 cup

Fruit Serving Examples

Banana, fresh, 0.5 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)
Blackberries, fresh, 0.6 cup
Blueberries, fresh, 0.5 cup
Cantaloupe, 1 cup, diced
Grapefruit, 0.5 fruit (3-3/4" dia)
Kiwi Fruit, 1 fruit without skin, medium

Grain Serving Examples

Bread, whole wheat (including toast), 1 slice
Bagels, oat bran, 0.5 bagel (3" dia)
Baked Corn Chips, 1 serving
Baked Potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.)
Brown Rice, long grain, 0.33 cup

Motivation

The Biggest Loser is an incredibly motivating show. It shows real people making genuine transformation and significant weight loss. The website format attempts to copy this inspiring format in the form of message boards and chats.

Recommendations

The Biggest Loser Club is a subscription-only weight loss program - and works out to around $5 per week.

It requires a real commitment - but the TV show is evidence that results will come.

Other Resources

Biggest Loser - DVDs
Biggest Loser book
Cookbook

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