NBC’S “The Biggest Loser!”

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Pete Thomas from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” is Challenging Individuals and Couples to Become “Biggest Losers”
with His Innovative Weight-Loss Program!

Pete’s Students Have Achieved “Biggest Loser” Results and You Can Be Next!

Ann Arbor, MI— Want to be a “Biggest Loser” this season?  Metro Detroit area Biggest Loser fans can lose weight alongside NBC’s Season 11 contestants with Pete Thomas and his Lose It Fast, Lose It Forever™ program beginning January 31, 2011.  If you want to lose weight once and for all, visit http://loseitfastloseitforever.com to register!

As the Season 2 At-Home Winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Pete knows how to help individuals lose BIG! Five years ago Pete lost a remarkable 185 lbs in nine short months.  Today, Pete Thomas has kept the weight off and is “paying it forward” by helping other individuals create their own “Biggest Loser” testimonies through his teaching and coaching programs.

After leaving “The Biggest Loser” Ranch and winning the $100,000 at-home prize in 2005, Pete Thomas began to study the science of weight-loss.  Friends and family continually asked Pete to share how he maintained his weight.  As a result, Pete developed the innovative 10-week permanent weight-loss program called Lose It Fast, Lose It Forever™ (LIF²).   Since 2007, hundreds of Pete’s students have lost thousands of combined pounds and transformed their lives forever!

Carmen and Steve lost a combined 130 pounds with Pete’s program.  Carmen comments, “My husband and I had tried to lose weight for over 20 years unsuccessfully. With Pete’s program, in 4-5 months I lost about 55 pounds and my husband lost about 75 pounds. By losing the weight quickly, you can get to maintaining change more quickly. Pete’s program simply works. We now have the knowledge that will help us maintain our goal weights. We don’t ever have to be as we once were!”

Jacquata took Pete’s program and lost an amazing 88 pounds!  Jacquata states, “I honestly always wanted to lose weight, but had tried so many things and failed that I didn’t find it realistic. Pete’s LIF² program was my last option.  For once, I believe that I can actually achieve the goals that I am setting for myself.  I feel beautiful and I am worth it!”

Jillian Michaels, Pete’s trainer on The Biggest Loser Ranch, has written the foreword to Pete’s upcoming book, “Lose-Big,” and cites Pete as the model for fast, healthy, sustained weight-loss.  Jillian states, “Pete is a perfect example of whose footsteps to follow in!”

About Lose It Fast, Lose It Forever™ and Pete Thomas
Lose It Fast, Lose It Forever™ (LIF²) is a 10-week Nutrition and Exercise Intensive developed by the Season 2 At-Home Winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” Pete Thomas.   LIF² includes a proven three-tiered approach that helps you master your mind, manage your mouth and multiply your muscles.   Among the many benefits, the program helps student develop a highly personalized and sustainable eating plan that is based on one’s individual food and beverage preferences.   Of the former Biggest Loser contestants, only Pete Thomas has personally created other “Biggest Losers” through his teaching and coaching programs.   

Pete has appeared on ABC’s The View, The 700 Club, and eXtra, as well as being featured in People Magazine, Runner’s World, TV Guide, inTouch Weekly, Real Health and commercials nationwide.  A full time motivational speaker, weight-loss coach, consultant, and product spokesman for companies such as NordicTrack,  Pete travels and spreads his “Winning Principles” to organizations worldwide—both in person and through his website at www.WinningMan.com.  For an interview with Pete Thomas, contact Anita Lane at 646.450.6214.

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Since setting that goal I have been featured in Runners World, completed 2 Olympic Distance Triathlons, a full Marathon, several half Marathons, too many 5k’s to mention as well as a period of time where I ran 5 miles per day 6 days per week.  

 While I am not going to take the time to explain all of my struggles and transformation along the way to becoming a runner – I reserve that for my Motivational Speeches and the students of my Lose It Fast program –  I have learned a great deal of information about running along the way.  So I wanted to give you a couple of articles that should be beneficial no matter what level of runner you are.

Speaking of levels of runners.  Remember that not all information is applicable to you.  Read these articles below with your particular situation in mind.

Is Running Safe?

Heard bad things about Runners Knees?  Well running long term can actually keep you from suffering knee injuries as long as you have never suffered a knee injury to begin with.  How so?  Well the knee actually develops a ‘Motion Grove’ over time that can actually protect the knee.

Check out the explanation in this New York Times Article

However, newbies may want to watch out for the marathons.  A doctor who specialized in running once told me that the body was not designed to run for 26 miles, especially on hard surfaces. 

This article discusses some possible issues with Marathons.

But the issues are still being studied and researched. So keep running!

 Beginning, Overweight and Recreational Runners

Buy a motioned controlled, support shoe and take a beginning running class that focus’ on Heart Rate training and learn to ‘land’ on your mid and forefoot. Oh, and don’t buy your shoes from the same place you buy your groceries.

New York Times Article about the proper fit of your running shoes

Experienced and Competitive Runners

Thinking about Barefoot Running, Vibram Five Fingers or other Minimalist shoes?  Read these two articles and get the whole story first. Basically you want to work your new shoes into your routine slowly to avoid injuries.

From Runners World

From the Master, Phil Moffetone

Conclusion 

If you are overweight and sedentary you ARE going to get arthritis of the knees and die early of coronary heart disease related to your obesity and miss your grandkids lives.

The other option: Get moving, start walking and then eventually take up running and lose weight and improve your health and live a full healthy life. Oh yeah, you might mess up your knees along the way but by then you can just switch to swimming or cycling, right?

Remember,

There’s a Winner Within You!

Pete Thomas

Washington, D.C. — On October 23, 2010, Pete Thomas, the Season 2 At-Home Winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” teamed up with Executive Chef Robert Hedetniemi of the National Institutes of Health, and Ambassador for First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign—to encourage healthy eating to the nation’s next generation of scientists and engineers at the Inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival in Washington, D.C.

As Pete shared the secrets and the science behind his 185 pound weight loss, Chef Hedetniemi cooked up an entire day’s worth of simple, healthy meals to show the audience just how delicious healthy eating can be.  On the menu for the day was:

 Breakfast
Pomegranate and Fig Parfait
(Plain low-fat yogurt with granola, pomegranate and figs)

 Lunch
Apple Encrusted Autumn Salad
(Mixed greens with toasted pumpkin seeds, red, yellow and orange peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, chicken breast, avocado and cinnamon apple chips—served with a dressing made of olive oil, apple cider vinegar and salt and pepper.)

Dinner
Vegetable Pasta Sauté  
(Whole wheat Gobetti Pasta with shallots, asparagus, scallions, mushrooms, spinach leaves, tomatoes basil and Parmigianino cheese.)

Pete and Chef Hedetneimi had fun engaging the audience along the way.  The duo even had a surprise appearance by Sprocket, the walking, talking Robot who heard the “ Biggest Loser” was on stage and came to greet him.   Pete and Sprocket had an entertaining conversation about what it takes to “fuel” the body—at which point we learned that Sprocket runs on a rechargeable battery fueled by electricity. 

In just 50 minutes, Pete and Chef Hedetniemi were able to dispel the myth that healthy eating is expensive, tasetless and time-consuming.  Instead, the duo demonstrated how very tasty, economical and time-conscious healthy meals can be.

About the USA Science & Engineering Festival
Hosted by Lockheed Martin, the USA Science & Engineering Festival is the country’s first national science festival. It is the ultimate multi-cultural, multi-generational and multi-disciplinary celebration of science in the United States designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.  The Festival culminated in  a two-day Expo in the nation’s capital that contained over 1500 fun, hands-on science activities, over 75 stage shows and performances and exhibits. The Festival is a grassroots collaboration of over 500 of the nation’s leading science organizations. The Festival also has a bipartisan Honorary Congressional Host Committee with over 100 Congressional Members supporting its efforts. Learn more at http://www.usasciencefestival.org/.

About Pete Thomas
In 2005, Pete Thomas walked away from the finale of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” a winner – and a loser. He won $100,000 for losing the most weight of all contestants that season. What he lost was 185 pounds in nine short months! Five years later, Pete has kept the weight off and he’s creating other “Biggest Losers” through his teaching and coaching programs and has dedicated his life to helping eradicate America’s obesity epidemic through motivation, inspiration and education.

Pete’s amazing energy, endlessly upbeat tone and extremely positive message have transformed him into a highly skilled TV personality, teacher, certified trainer, and a much sought-after motivational speaker to groups and corporations around the country. Pete has appeared on ABC’s The View, The 700 Club, and eXtra as well as being featured in People Magazine, Runner’s World, TV Guide, inTouch Weekly and Real Health. In addition, Pete has completed two full triathlons, a full marathon and several half-marathons since his time on The Biggest Loser.

Pete spreads his “Winning Principles” to organizations nationwide through www.WinningMan.com.

For an interview with Pete Thomas, contact Anita Lane at 646.450.6214.

Pete's Lose-BIG Boot Camp - Summer 2010

Summer Weight Loss Series with local Biggest Loser, Pete Thomas
Originally Posted at AnnArbor.com

Each week, you can expect a combination of inspiration and education. Each blog will focus on one key concept to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.  We’ll also bring you the personal experience of our students as they blog about their weight-loss journey.

Heart of A Champion 5k-10k

Detroit, MI – July 16, 2010 –

Join Pete Thomas from NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” and runners from all over Michigan for the 4^th Annual “Ron Winans Heart of a Champion 5K & 10K” charity run/walk.  The race will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. at the Belle Isle Park Remick Band Shell.  The event is sponsored by The Perfecting Community Development Corporation (PCDC) in Detroit, in partnership with the American Heart Association and the Detroit Medical Center.

A trophy is awarded to the winner in each age category, and each runner to cross the finish line will receive a medal. Participants will receive free health screenings by the Detroit Medical Center, a  commemorative T-shirt and heart disease prevention material from the American Heart Association.

 “I’m pleased to be associated with this event,” states Pete Thomas.  “Running and walking improve our cardiovascular health, help to prevent heart disease, and help us to control our weight as well. The “Heart of a Champion 5k-10k”  is a perfect place to start!” 

For the avid runner, the “Ron Winans Heart of a Champion 5K & 10K” serves as a perfect training event for upcoming races—including the Crim Festival of Races and the Detroit Free Press Marathon.

Whether you walk, run or do a combination of both, Pete encourages you to come and bring your entire family to this fun fitness event.  Heart disease is preventable.  So let’s get heart-healthy together!  Registration is $20.  To find out more about the race or to register, visit http: http://www.perfectingchurch.org/ron5.

About Pete Thomas
In 2005, Pete Thomas walked away from the finale of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”  a winner - and a loser. He won $100,000 for losing the most weight of all contestants that season. What he lost was 185 pounds in nine short months!  Five years later, Pete has kept the weight off and he’s creating other “Biggest Losers” through his teaching and coaching programs.  Pete’s amazing energy, endlessly upbeat tone and extremely positive message have transformed him into a highly skilled TV personality, teacher, certified trainer, and a much sought-after motivational speaker to groups and corporations around the country.  

Pete has appeared on ABC’s The View, The 700 Club, and eXtra as well as being featured in People Magazine, Runner’s World, TV Guide, inTouch Weekly and Real Health. In addition, Pete has completed two full triathlons, a full marathon and several half-marathons since his time on The Biggest Loser.  Pete spreads his “Winning Principles” to organizations nationwide through www.WinningMan.com.  For an interview with Pete Thomas, contact Anita Lane at 646.450.6124.

Click Here to Download a pdf of this Press Release.

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Basic Dynamic Stretches

* High knee walk

* Butt kick walk

* High knee skip

* Lateral knee walk with external rotation

* High knee run

* Lateral high knee step

* Straight leg skip (toy soldiers)

* Lateral high knee run

Dynamic stretching use slow controlled movements to extend muscles to the fullest range of motion and not beyond.

Yet she was the participant that consistently did all of her homework every week and by far won the majority of our weekly Home Work Challenges.

Oh – and she must have been doing some serious reading because she aced the final challenge – She got every question correct!

From Week 1 she named herself ‘Fastly Fading Fikisha’ and put in the effort to live up to that name.

OH YEAH, SHE LOST AN AMAZING 46 POUNDS DURING OUR TEN WEEKS TOGETHER.

She deserves to be congratulated. I will post an interview of her soon but she is just so laid back about her results.  She is on her way to being one of our Coaches.

IT IS YOUR TURN!

The next series of classes will be starting April 20th, 2009 at 12pm and 6pm – spread the word!  Looking for permanent weight loss? Ann Arbor is the place to be.

Can’t make the next series of classes?  Be on the lookout for our Home Study Course to be released in just a couple of weeks. Sign up to be notified at Lose It Fast Lose It Forever.

I Am Teaching In Detroit

Looking for the best way to lose weight? I will be teaching an abbreviated 4 week series of my classes starting next Tuesday Night March 31st at 6pm at Second Ebenezer Church in Detroit .

Email us at LIF2@Winningman.com if you want more information.

Talk to you soon and remember,

There’s A Winner Within You!

Pete