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Our Reviewer Says ...
"There's nothing ground-breaking about it, but the program's no-spin, honest approach to getting fit is refreshing."
At a Glance
Once they join the club, members enter in their current weight as well as their weight-loss goals. From there, they're given a meal plan and exercise regime to follow, as well as a grocery list and other nutrition and fitness tools to aid them.
The eating program is simple: Dieters multiply their current weight by seven to determine how many calories they're allowed daily. (For example, a 180-pound person would be allowed to eat 1,260 calories for the day.) They are advised to divide their calories up between four to six small meals and eat a certain amount of servings each day, based on the 4-3-2-1 Biggest Loser pyramid of four servings of fruits and vegetables; three servings of lean protein; two servings of whole grains; and one serving of 'extras,' which may be oils, dressings, sugar-free desserts, etc. As dieters begin to lose weight, they're asked to recalculate their calorie level so they eat fewer calories, or exercise more. .
Checklist
- Cost: $5 per week
- Meals Provided: No.
- Diet Duration: Until you hit your goal weight.
- Fitness Requirements: A 12-week cardio program that requires dieters to exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes, at least three times a week. Plus, a circuit training workout to perform three times a week.
- Time Commitment: High.
- Eating Out: Yes
- Alcohol: In moderation.
- Vegetarian-Friendly: Yes.
- Strict/Flexible Eating Plan: Moderate
Online:
The Biggest Loser Club
Books:
The Biggest Loser: The Weight Loss Program to Transform Your Body, Health, and Life
The Biggest Loser Calorie Counter: The Quick and Easy Guide to Thousands of Foods from Grocery Stores and Popular Restaurants
The Biggest Loser Fitness Program: Fast, Safe, and Effective Workouts to Target and Tone Your Trouble Spots
The Biggest Loser Success Secrets: The Wisdom, Motivation, and Inspiration to Lose Weight -- and Keep It Off!
Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love
Fitness expert Myatt Murphy is the author of the best-selling books, The Body You Want in the Time You Have, Ultimate Dumbbell Guide and The Men's Health Gym Bible.
