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This week on the Biggest Loser season 9, John Crutchfield was the last of the contestants from the brown team to be eliminated. But elimination has not stopped him from losing weight now that he’s off the ranch and back at home in Orlando, Florida. When People magazine caught up with John this week he gave them the inside scoop on his diet and exercise regime at home. When asked about his favorite home workout John said he’ll go to the gym with friends and do the elliptical machine. He explained, [Read more →]

Migdalia Sebren may be the latest contestant to lose her spot in the current season of Biggest Loser but although she’s had to leave the ranch she’s still on track with her weight loss and proud of what she has accomplished. It’s also admirable that when it was time to vote someone off the green team, Migdalia convinced the group to vote for her because she wanted her mother to stay and continue on the show. When asked if she’s still working out now that she’s at home, she responded, [Read more →]

When Carrie Underwood won American Idol in 2005 she not only found stardom but also the scrutiny of the media. Just a little bit on the curvy side (see photo on the left) she was suddenly labeled fat and she had to do something about it. She told Shape magazine,

“There’s nothing worst than going online and reading that someone has called you chubby.”

Only 5-feet-3 inches tall the country singer dropped 20 pounds and went from a size 6 to a size 2-4. Take a look at these three steps to her success: [Read more →]

Season 5 Biggest Loser winner Ali Vincent is blogging for Ok Magazine during the current season 9 of the reality show. In Week One five contestants were immediately eliminated and Ali was quick to sympathize and reflect on the stories of contestants and readers who have shared their stories with her. Likewise, Ali has decided to embrace 2010 as an opportunity to encourage people to set goals and try to make the impossible, possible, just like the contestants on the show. As for her 2010 goal she explained, [Read more →]

In the January issue of Ladies Home Journal, Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels talks about her struggles as an overweight child and how these days her passion isn’t just about fitness but it’s helping people improve their lives. She said that as a teenager she only ate junk food and because of her lack of direction she rebelled; she even stole a car once. Also, her relationship with her father revolved around food so when they were alone that was their time to eat together.

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The Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels appears to practice tough-love as she whoops and hollers and whips the contestants into shape. But in her most recent interview with Ladies’ Home Journal she revealed her soft side and expressed her true concern for these new contestants. Season 9 boasts the largest contestants to date on the show and this has created new challenges for the staff and trainers. For example, they had to buy bigger workout equipment and they have to be more careful in monitoring and managing medical conditions. Michaels said that as the contestants get bigger she and the other trainers worry as they have no say over the challenges. She said, [Read more →]

Wow, that was quick! Season 8 of the hit reality TV series The Biggest Loser ended just weeks ago, and now the NBC are ready to air its 9th season on January 5. Competing to win $250 000, the new season of the weight-loss program will feature “couples”. [Read more →]

You’ve seen them whip Erik Chopin and Bill Germanakos into shape, and now The Biggest Loser trainers can whip you into shape too with the fitness DVD The Biggest Loser Workout: Cardio Max. If you’re looking to achieve maximum weight-loss results in minimum amount of time, then this 50-minute DVD is just for you.

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Start the New Year with a new routine Jillian Michaels – 30 Day Shred. Known as America’s toughest TV trainer, the Biggest Loser trainer released this 60-minute fitness DVD, and it’s receiving rave reviews because of its intensity. Well, if it claims you can lose 20 pounds in 30 days it has to be intense. [Read more →]

Country singer Carrie Underwood looks as cute as ever on the cover of the January issue of Self Magazine. Inside she talks about romance with hockey player Mike Fisher, her foundation that benefits her hometown as well as her diet and exercise routine. In past interviews she has revealed that she keeps a daily food diary and she’s also a vegetarian. And even though she has a personal trainer she admits that she loves getting in shape with the Jillian Michaels exercise DVDs. [Read more →]