Contestants on The Biggest Loser reality television show undergo vigorous exercise and are encouraged to change their eating habits. The significant weight loss that many of the contestants have experienced has made the show a considerable success and led to a special The Biggest Loser Diet. The diet consists of a book titled "The Biggest Loser: 6 Weeks to a Healthier You," and is supported through online resources. Speak to your doctor before you begin any type of diet and exercise regimen.
Premise
The Biggest Loser Diet aims to bring the show's now famous "Ranch" to you. The diet is designed to help you change your eating habits and to reduce the risks of serious health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Through eating fewer calories, the diet reduces your overall consumption of food and promotes weight loss. The diet emphasizes a reduction in fat and refined carbohydrates. Refined carbohydrates are commonly found in sweets and in generally unhealthy foods.
Diet Theory
The diet uses a "4-3-2-1 Biggest Loser Pyramid" to help guide you in what to eat, and in tracking your calorie consumption. You should eat four servings of fruits and vegetables, three servings of lean protein, two servings of whole grains and one serving of something outside of these categories daily. The diet relies heavily on fruits and vegetables to satiate you while reducing overall calories. Sugars and refined grains are not permitted. This calorie-restricted nutrition plan is combined with an exercise program that incorporates cardiovascular exercise, strength training and resistance work.
Online Resources
The website BiggestLoserClub.com was specifically designed to help those who adopt the The Biggest Loser 6 Week Diet. Online resources include an online calorie-counter, which helps you track your food intake, as well as animated exercise demonstrations, a journal and progress tracking system. The tracking system is customizable to your weight and weight-loss goals. An automated program helps you create a healthy grocery shopping list and recipes. Entire meal plans are developed based on your personal objectives.
Results
The developers of the diet do not guarantee any results. The book and online resources simply serve as guidelines for living healthier. Any results are purely dependent on your personal commitment to eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis. It is fair to assume that you will lose weight if you reduce your daily caloric intake and burn more calories than you consume through exercise. The diet plan notes that losing 2 lbs. per week is considered normal. The Biggest Loser Diet does not rely or recommend any dietary supplements.
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