Millions have watched the NBC hit TV show The Biggest Loser. With the help of celebrity trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper, the contestants on the show are able to drop hundreds of pounds of unwanted weight season after season, changing their lives and inspiring millions. You can be your own biggest loser with these common denominators of success from the show.

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1. Butt-kicking workout plan The intensity of The Biggest Loser's workouts are hard to match, however you can try. If you watch the show, you know they do everything from running on the beach to army level obstacle courses. These are what really get the contestants results. Adopt a "No Excuses" policy and push yourself to your limit every single time you go to the gym. Every workout brings you one step closer to your goals. Plan your workouts, schedule them in, and give your 100% every single time.
   
   There is no missing workouts. There is no "I'm tired" or "I'm too busy." Real losers don't make excuses. You can't afford to slack off. Attack the fat like it's your worst enemy and take no prisoners. Consider it your own personal battle and fight 'til the death. If you're not dead tired when you're done - you're not done.
   
   
2. Total nutrition makeover Work your butt off all you want, but if you don't eat a well balanced diet you will not reach your full potential. If you're going to be the biggest loser you need a winning diet. Say hello to lean grilled meats, green veggies, fruit, complex carbohydrates, and lots of water. It's time to nix the fast food, junk food, and sweet treats. No more late night snacking. You're starting fresh. There are many diet books on the market that will explain the basics of weight loss nutrition to you. Jillian's book Master Your Metabolism has been a best seller for over a year and she just released The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook so that can be a place to start. Educate yourself. However you go about it, get professional help with your diet. It really is a science.
   
   
3. Motivation and professional guidance It might be hard to contend with Jillian. She's a world renowned personal trainer and fitness guru, bestselling author, and founder of Empowered Media which helps people improve their lives from the inside out, and she has partnered with K-Swiss to design a line of shoes for fitness enthusiasts. However, it is the principle of her presence that inspires success in her clients. She is constantly in their face, pushing them to their limits, and making sure they never accept less from themselves than their best. Without her, these contestants would surely not make it as far as they do every week, but you don't need Jillian Michaels to make amazing changes. You just need your own personal motivation and determination, with the support of your friends and family. Whether it's a personal trainer, a friend, or a workout partner, make sure you have backup when you enter the war against fat. It makes all the difference.