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Where are the ‘Biggest Losers’ now?
Over the past five years, 206 morbidly obese Americans have dedicated themselves to losing weight on “The Biggest Loser.” More than 18,000 pounds have been lost by former contestants. But were they able to keep it off? And how are they doing since leaving the ranch and reentering the real world, with all of its challenges and temptations? Full story
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