Biggest Loser Winner

Ryan Benson
Crowned The Biggest Loser
Season One

On January 11 2005 at Burbank, in the season finale, NBC crowned the biggest winner of "The Biggest Loser" to a 35 year old Ryan Benson. Also the unscripted series was renewed host Caroline Rhea to continue in the second season set to return in Spring or Summer of 2005. Ryan Benson who was employed by DVD production in Van Nuys, California, described himself as the "life of the party."

His starting weight was 330 lbs. After a lot of hard work his weight was reduced to 208 lbs. He started every morning with at least two doughnuts and couldn't seem to shake that habit. The charismatic Benson has a wonderful wife and earlier indicated that he wants to be healthy enough to have kids. Benson emerged triumphant from among two other semi-finalists, Kelly Minner and Gary Deckman.

Matt Hoover
Crowned The Biggest Loser
Season Two

The Biggest Loser season 2 finale was aired Tuesday, November 29th on NBC. Matt Hoover was crowned the winner of The Biggest Loser 2 after losing 157 pounds on the reality TV show.

Matt won the grand prize by losing more than any other contestant. Matt is also a winner because he "has his life back", continues to live his healthy lifestyle, and has remained sober since his first day on the ranch. At the ranch, Matt was instructed by personal trainers, nutritionists and doctors regarding healthy living, proper diet, and exercise.

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