The Biggest Loser

100 Tips For A Healthier Summer

Cheryl Forberg, RD | Posted 05.23.2012

Cheryl Forberg, RD

It's time to fast track to get your body in peak fat-burning condition. By combining the right foods and beverages and amplifying your workouts, your bod will be in head-turning shape all summer long.

Why Is It More Difficult For Women To Lose Weight Than Men?

Cheryl Forberg, RD | Posted 05.18.2012

Cheryl Forberg, RD

Many times when a husband and wife, or a male and female couple, start a weight loss journey together, it seems that the man loses weight faster and more easily than the woman does. For us women, that's downright frustrating.

The Skinny Rules: Eat What I Tweet!

Bob Harper | Posted 05.15.2012

Bob Harper

My new book is a rule book for your life as a healthy-weight person, a person who can enjoy delicious food in the right portions and be satisfied.

My Mother's Mother

Ali Sweeney | Posted 05.11.2012

Ali Sweeney

I may not know firsthand what my grandmother went through when she was diagnosed, but I know how her loss has affected my mother. I can only hope that my children, and their children, won't ever have to face the prospect of a life with cancer.

What 'The Bachelorette' Could Learn About Love From 'The Biggest Loser'

Posted 05.03.2012

"The Bachelorette" may be one of the most popular dating reality TV shows out there, but it seems the show -- which aims to bring real-life romance st...

'Biggest Loser': Which Contestant Earned Their Way Into The Finals

Posted 04.25.2012

Despite joining in the final five in protesting and complaining about eliminated contestants getting a chance to come back on "The Biggest Loser" (Tue...

Contestants Walk Off 'The Biggest Loser,' But Who Quit The Show?

Posted 04.18.2012

In an unprecedented play for power, the final five contestants on "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. ET on NBC) got wind of a twist that would allow th...

EXCLUSIVE: 'The Biggest Loser' Drama Alert! Twists & Walkouts

Posted 04.16.2012

"The Biggest Loser" (Tues., April 17, 8 p.m. ET on NBC), like many reality competition shows, isn't afraid to change things up at the end of the seaso...

Fad Diets Are Not a Shortcut

The Minnesota Daily | Posted 04.11.2012

The Minnesota Daily

There is no doubt that eating healthy in college and keeping it up is difficult. If a student wants to lose weight in time for spring break in just a few weeks, then a healthy diet and exercise plan is best.

Michelle Obama Works Out With 'Biggest Loser' Contestants

Posted 04.11.2012

It was a whirlwind of emotions on "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. ET on NBC) as the contestants started the hour working out with First Lady Michell...

Banking on the Underdog

Nikki Stone | Posted 04.06.2012

Nikki Stone

With just over three months to the Summer Olympics in London, many people are picking their favorites to win bronze, silver and gold. As I recall my own experiences leading into my second Olympic games, I've learned not to count out the media's underdogs.

FIRST LOOK: Michelle Obama Meets 'The Biggest Loser' Contestants

The Huffington Post | Chris Harnick | Posted 04.04.2012

"The Biggest Loser" contestants got their new looks, reunited with their families and now comes ... Michelle Obama. Yes, Michelle Obama, will actually...

Makeover Week And The First Lady On 'The Biggest Loser'

Posted 04.04.2012

Always one of the highlights of any season of "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. ET on NBC), it was makeover week, and that meant a complete style tran...

Michelle Obama's 6 Best Television Appearances

Danny Groner | Posted 05.29.2012

Danny Groner

Michelle Obama is returning this weekend to Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards and then will appear on The Biggest Loser. But these won't be her first forays onto the small screen. Here's a look back at some of her best moments entertaining and educating kids and adults alike.

Michelle Obama Heads To Reality TV

Posted 03.28.2012

The first lady is heading to "The Biggest Loser." Michelle Obama will be part of the reality show's makeover and reunion shows on Tues., April 3 and T...

'The Biggest Loser': Bob Has Megan In His Crosshairs

Posted 05.27.2012

Megan's mom was sent home last week, but that didn't mean Bob Harper was going to take it easy on her on this week's "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m....

What Is Reality on Reality TV?

Marshall Fine | Posted 05.26.2012

Marshall Fine

Indeed, all these shows had their forebears in the days of radio. But, for the sake of argument, let's leave our family-tree tracing to the early days of TV. There are really only four models for most reality shows, four shows from which all others spring.

Surfer Bethany Hamilton Inspires Contestants On 'The Biggest Loser'

Posted 05.20.2012

"No Excuses" is the theme for this season of "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. ET on NBC), and the contestants found it this week in the form of pro s...

Where Does Real Help Come From?

Gregg McBride | Posted 05.12.2012

Gregg McBride

By now, many of you have likely seen at least a clip of the YouTube video posted by Robert, a 23-year-old man who weighs over 600 pounds and says he made the video in hopes that it will go viral and that he can get some help to lose weight.

Crazy or Confident: An Olympian's Bravado

Nikki Stone | Posted 05.08.2012

Nikki Stone

By the time the end of the summer rolls around, we've done so many jumps most of us feel our bodies could almost respond automatically... even while blindfolded.

'Biggest Loser' Trainer Switch Leads To Dolvett In Tights

Posted 05.06.2012

The theme for this week on "The Biggest Loser" was all about stepping out of one's comfort zone. So in order to help the contestants do just that, Ali...

Everyone Goes Home On 'The Biggest Loser'

Posted 04.29.2012

Contestants have gone home before, but never quite like this. It's as if the producers of "The Biggest Loser" (Tue., 8 p.m. EST on NBC) are determined...

'The Biggest Loser' Contestants Walk Off!

Zap2It | Posted 02.22.2012

There's a mutiny on the set of "The Biggest Loser," and it's all because of a producer-inflicted plot twist the remaining contestants are not so happy...

'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...

Team Up! Working Together Can Help You Get Fit Faster

Posted 02.16.2012

Much of the theatricality associated with the televised weight loss competition, "The Biggest Loser" can make its contestants' weight loss seem as imp...