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Helen Phillips - Biggest Loser Winner Talks Maintenance, Cheat Foods and Her Weight
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment
"The Biggest Loser Couples" winner Helen Phillips is not only $250,000 richer, she's 140 pounds lighter. Pink Team's Helen surprised favored finalists Mike and Tara last week, weighing in at a wispy 117 pounds to easily take the title. That's Fit just had a chance to catch up with Helen as she rides her post-win high.That's Fit: Congratulations on winning Season 7. How does it feel?
Helen: It feels incredible. I feel like I'm unstoppable. It's amazing how empowered you feel once you start realizing what you're capable of doing. I've been invited to run the NYC marathon. I'm really excited to do it. Fear will no longer hold me back from anything.
That's Fit: How did Tara and Mike handle the loss?
Helen: I do believe they probably took it kind of hard. I really don't think they saw me comin'. I really believe that they thought it was between the two of them. I don't know, because I haven't talked to either one of them, but I love them dearly and hope they're doing well.
Click the gallery below to see Helen's transformation. Story continues below gallery.
Helen Phillips - "Biggest Loser" Winner
THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Pictured: (l-r) Contestants, Helen Phillips, Shanon Thomas --
Posted: 12/22/08
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THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 701 -- Pictured: (l-r) Shanon, Helen --
Posted: 01/07/09
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THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 705 -- Pictured: (l-r) Shanon, Helen --
Posted: 02/02/09
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Airdate: Tuesday, January 6 on NBC (8-10 p.m. ET) -- THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 701 -- Pictured: (l-r) Helen, Shanon --
Posted: 01/07/09
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THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 718 -- Pictured: Helen --
Posted: 05/13/09
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Airdate: Tuesday, March 10 on NBC (8-10 p.m. ET) -- THE BIGGEST LOSER -- "Weigh In Eliminator" Episode 710 -- Pictured: Helen --
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Airdate: Tuesday, March 24 on NBC (8-10 p.m. ET) -- THE BIGGEST LOSER -- "Day 1 - New Teams" Episode 712 -- Pictured: (l-r) Kristin, Helen, Aubrey --
Posted: 03/26/09
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Airdate: Tuesday, May 12 on NBC (8-11 p.m. ET) -- THE BIGGEST LOSER -- "Live Finale" Episode 719 -- Pictured: Biggest Loser Season 7 Winner Helen --
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Airdate: Tuesday, May 12 on NBC (8-11 p.m. ET) -- THE BIGGEST LOSER -- "Live Finale" Episode 719 -- Pictured: Final Contestant Helen Phillips
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Biggest Loser Winner Helen Phillips at the end of the contest. Updated 05/13/09.
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The Biggest Loser - Final Four Go Solo
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment
This week's episode was sappy "Rocky" reminiscing and skimpy on practical diet and fitness. But you can't deny how amazing everyone looks. Read on for Dr. Huizenga's incredible test results on their insides, Jillian's treadmill agony and the Fab Five's hello to the Final Four.
Biggest Losers Lift Anywhere with the TRX Suspension Trainer
On those days you can't hit the gym, pull out your gym in a bag instead -- the TRX Suspension Trainer. That's exactly what Biggest Losers did this week as they slipped their hands into the TRX straps and performed dozens of lunges, squats, bicep curls and more with the TRX secured above them around a tree.
Hook it to a door in your hotel room and do 20 minutes of non-stop circuit work for a killer workout. Or sling it through your backyard fence and lunge away while the kids play. Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper says the TRX is awesome, I have to agree. Don't miss the gallery for a few TRX product bundles and anchor solutions.
Jillian Michaels is Your Favorite Trainer
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Celebs & Entertainment, Motivation, Nutrition & Supplements
That's Fit readers love Jillian. In fact, in our Biggest Loser Couples premiere coverage last week, I asked you which trainer you'd pick, if you had the chance -- Bob Harper or Jillian Michaels?It wasn't even close. Here are the stats:
- 26.8 percent chose Bob (30 responders)
- 63.4 percent chose Jillian (71)
- 9.8 percent said they love 'em both (11)
I privately hypothesized Jillian would win, and she's my favorite, too. While Bob is wonderful, Jillian offers that special something -- she beats up her team's bodies like no other, uplifts their hearts and facilitates emotional healing. Although I'm now paying close attention to Ballistic Bob after his slurry of f-bombs at Gray team's Joelle this week. Let's see if he can get to the core of why she's not laying it all out in the gym. Will those f-bombs transfer into a transformational event for Joelle or was Bob's exasperation all for nothing?
