Biggest Loser

In California, From Goat Cheese To Gaultier

Andrea R. Vaucher | Posted 04.19.2012

Andrea R. Vaucher

The Jean Paul Gaultier fashion retrospective at the de Young Museum in San Francisco was the perfect pretext for a road trip along one of the world's most spectacular coastal roads.

'Biggest Loser' Game Takes Back Seat To Personal Drama

Posted 04.22.2012

Remember when "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. EST on NBC) was a reality competition show about losing weight and the contestants trying to change th...

The Serious Health Perks Of Breakfast

Cheryl Forberg, RD | Posted 03.21.2012

Cheryl Forberg, RD

Aside from increasing mental and physical performance, a breakfast of champions can help you to achieve and maintain optimal weight and energy levels. Furthermore, what you put in your mouth (or don't) in the morning can also be indicative of your future health!

5 Embarrassing Health Questions... Answered

Cheryl Forberg, RD | Posted 11.28.2011

Cheryl Forberg, RD

After working with the "Biggest Loser" for 12 seasons, I sometimes doubt there's an embarrassing question I haven't been asked! Here are five more.

'Biggest Loser' Star Falls From San Francisco Building During Dinner Party

Robin Wilkey | Posted 11.12.2011

SAN FRANCISCO -- Local fan-favorite and former "Biggest Loser" contestant Sam Poueu is in critical condition after plummeting several stories from a S...

'Biggest Loser' Competitor In Critical Condition

tmz.com | Posted 11.08.2011

One of the contestants from "Biggest Loser" Season 9 is listed in critical condition at a San Francisco hospital, TMZ has learned -- after plummeting ...

Weight Loss and More, A World Away

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 08.20.2011

David Katz, M.D.

Some day, ideally, we will convert the world we live in to a place where eating well and being active are the norm for us all.

Jillian Michaels Answers Your Questions

Posted 07.31.2011

You sent in your questions for Jillian Michaels. Now the fitness trainer, who appeared on reality shows The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jullian, ...

Are Weight Loss Shows Even Helping?

AP | SANDY COHEN | Posted 07.30.2011

LOS ANGELES — Despite all the "Biggest Loser"-type shows on TV, all the pounds shed by their contestants and all the weight-loss products purcha...

The Hardest Part Of Losing Weight? Keeping It Off

Helene Lerner | Posted 07.27.2011

Helene Lerner

I've been maintaining a 50-pound weight-loss for more than 30 years. It's been difficult but not impossible, and here's my story.

'Biggest Loser' Star Will Answer Your Fitness Questions

Posted 06.11.2011

Need some help shaping up? Fitness guru Jillian Michaels will answer your questions when HuffPost has a chance to relay a few great ones to "The Bigge...

Made In The USA: The Weight-Loss Industry Makes Huge Gains

The Huffington Post/AOL Small Business | Geoff Williams | Posted 08.11.2011

Kim Benson's epiphany came after she ordered a snack at a local fast-food joint: Two hot dogs with everything, two cheeseburgers with the works, two l...

Biggest Loser Holding Chicago Casting Call

Posted 05.25.2011

If that New Year's resolution isn't panning out and you need some help with your weight loss goals, "The Biggest Loser" is seeking new cast members. ...

'Biggest Loser' Contestant: Why I Gained 15 Pounds In 2 Weeks

people.com | Patrick Gomez | Posted 05.25.2011

Don Evans, Biggest Loser's controversial contestant who gained an unprecedented (and "unintentional") 9 lbs. the week before, intentionally gained an ...

Heavy, a New Take on the Biggest Loser

Dr. Susan Albers | Posted 05.25.2011

Dr. Susan Albers

Have you noticed several shows about obesity and eating disorders popping up? The trend reflects a growing interest in how eating problems develop -- and how to best treat them.

My 2010 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 1]

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Weigant

My apologies to anyone tuning in who was expecting to see the 150th "Friday Talking Points" column, since it will be pre-empted for two weeks here. B...

Jillian Michaels Wants Kids

Posted 05.25.2011

Jillian Michaels announced on Twitter Tuesday that she will be leaving the hit show, 'The Biggest Loser,' after this season, and on Wednesday, she gav...

'Biggest Loser' Crew Reaches New Deal, Ends Strike

Jonathan Handel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Handel

The agreement between IATSE and Reveille will provide the crew with health benefits -- their major goal. Details: The Hollywood Reporter. -----------...

California Labor Federation Endorses 'Biggest Loser' Strike

Jonathan Handel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Handel

Group represents 2.1 million union members; it's unknown what additional steps the organization may take to support the strikers. Details in my Hollyw...

LA AFL-CIO Pledges to Send Picketers to 'Biggest Loser'

Jonathan Handel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Handel

Details: The Hollywood Reporter. ------------------------------- Watch for my new book "Hollywood on Strike!," due out next month. Subscribe to my b...

Picketers to Face Replacement Workers at 'Biggest Loser' on Monday

Jonathan Handel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Handel

IATSE decries 'strike-breakers' hired by production company to cross picket line. It looks like there will be fireworks Monday morning at NBC's Bigges...

Union Starts Picketing 'Biggest Loser'

Jonathan Handel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jonathan Handel

Fifty crew members walk off Wednesday's shoot; the group is demanding a union contract for the reality show with pension and health benefits. A uni...

Another 'Biggest Loser' Fitness Resort Opens This Fall

usatoday.com | With Kitty Bean Yancey, Laura Bly and Jayne Clark | Posted 05.25.2011

The Biggest Loser reality TV show, where everyday people who need to lose 100 pounds and more go to fitness/nutrition/weight-loss boot camp on camera,...

Lessons Learned From the Biggest Loser

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. | Posted 11.17.2011

Susan B. Dopart, M.S., R.D., C.D.E.

When it comes to long-term health risks and keeping the weight off, "The Biggest Loser is doing America a disservice by focusing on short-term gains rather than long-term success.

Bartlett's Michael Ventrella Named The 'Biggest Loser'

NBC Chicago | Posted 05.25.2011

Bartlett's Michael Ventrella was named the "Biggest Loser" on NBC weight-loss reality show Tuesday night. The 30-year-old Chicago deejay was at 526...