'The Biggest Loser' Diet

In the diet and fitness program you won't be eating any "appetite stimulating" white foods like bread, pasta, or potatoes. Keeping daily food logs, watching portion sizes, and drinking 48-64 ounces of water each day round out the basic plan.

You can also count on daily workouts, starting at 30 minutes and increasing to an hour. The book contains a detailed cardio and strength-training program that increases in intensity for a "fat-busting boost." You'll also find plenty of tips and inspiration from former contestants throughout the book

I think protein powders are pretty important, but I also believe the other calories are important too. Most successful weight loss diet includes almost 1,000 to 1,600 calories each day that depend on the weight.

I have never seen the show, but I do own some of Bob Harper's workout DVDs and I absolutely love him. He's a great trainer and I'm sure the diet is very effective. Really, the biggest issue with any diet plan is actually sticking to it. I think most plans out there are effective, but many people don't hang in there long enough to reach their goals.