The Biggest Loser is the most popular program about weight loss to hit TV screens. The show pits overweight contestants against each other along with personal trainers and nutritionists.
Viewers can see real challenges and trials that are faced.
Diet and Fitness
This is an ambitious weight loss program. The exercise recommendation is an important part of the program, and includes both cardio and strength training on a daily basis.
A great deal of commitment is required for the course.
The diet consists of 3 meals plus snacks. Foods are divided into groups such as: 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, non-fat, 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? diam)
- 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? diam)
- Kiwi fruit, 1 fruit without skin, medium
Grain Serving Examples
- Bread, whole wheat (including toast), 1 slice
- Bagels, oat bran, 0.5 bagel (3? diam)
- Baked corn chips, 1 serving
- Baked potato, with skin, 0.5 medium (2-1/4? to 3-1/4? diam)
- Brown rice, long grain, 0.33 cup
Motivation
The biggest loser is really a great motivating show. It shows real people who have lost weight.
Recommendations
This is a subscription only weight loss program and costs about $5 per week.
Real commitment is required, but the TV show is evidence that results will come. |
