The Biggest Loser Diet

The Biggest Loser is a TV show that is something of a phenomenon. The show presents overweight and obese contestants competing against one another to achieve an overall physical transformation.

What is the Biggest Loser Club?

The Biggest Loser Club is an on-line version of the TV show. The programs provides access to meal plans and workout routines that are used by the contestants. Programs are customized to suit your own preferences.

Bob Harper

Bob Harper is the fitness trainer that appears on the TV show - motivating contestants to work hard with both strength and aerobic training.

Users can connect with Harper by means of message boards and Q&A. However - as with many of these sorts of online program - interaction is not always as direct as you may wish.

Book, DVD, and Cookbook

The Biggest Loser has a string of merchandise including the Biggest Loser book, Cookbook, and DVD (very popular).

Inspirational and Successful

The Biggest Loser is inspiring - with contestants being challenged on daily basis - bringing them face-to-face with their fears and shortcomings.

The techniques used do work - one need only look at the incredible transformations that the contestants undergo. Strength training and aerobic conditioning play a very important part in this program.

Biggest Loser Diet

The diet plans used in the program are based on food groups, where a selection of foods is available in each group.

For example:

Breakfast: 1 fruit, 2 grains, 1 dairy
Morning Snack: 1 protein, 1 fruit
Lunch: 2 proteins, 2 vegetable, 1 grain, 1 sauce

A specific food item may be selected from the group. For example:

1 Grain serving - 1 slice of whole wheat bread.
1 Fruit serving - half a medium banana.
1 Protein serving - 3.5oz skinless chicken breast.
1 Vegetable serving - 1 cup cauliflower.
1 Sauce/Snack - 1 Tbsp cream cheese.

Pros and Cons

Daily Calorie recommendations have been criticized as being too low - particularly when a significant workout routine is involved.
From a motivational perspective the Biggest Loser scores high. This is a program that encourages you to go the distance and achieve your goals.
Costs - about $5 per week (subject to change).

See the Biggest Loser Club

NOTE: They currently offer a 10 day trial. During this period cancellation is allowed with full refund.