How to Try Out for the Biggest Loser

"The Biggest Loser" is a TV program that has helped hundreds of contestants lose weight since it premiered in 2004 in the U.S. The show features overweight contestants who compete for $250,000 to see who can lose the most weight. Each season, thousands of people try out, hoping to get healthy in a secluded location with the help of personal trainers. If chosen for "The Biggest Loser," contestants receive a battery of examinations by on-staff physicians. The show's producers outline instructions to try out for the show. Follow the steps below to try out for "The Biggest Loser."

Things You'll Need

• Printer
• Video recorder
• Video
• Photographs

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Instructions

• 1

  Find a weight-loss partner, if possible, before applying for "The Biggest Loser." The show looks for pairs, as well as individuals, who want to loss weight. Teams include married or engaged couples, family members, friends and coworkers. If you don't have a partner, "The Biggest Loser" pairs you with someone.

• 2

  Create an account on "The Biggest Loser" website. Your account should include your name, address, weight, height and occupation. Upon creating an account, you receive updates about open casting calls and special promotions.

• 3

  Download and complete an application after creating an online account. The application includes nine pages for you to fill out. "The Biggest Loser" wants a compelling story about how long you've struggled with weight problems, and what made you decide to try out for the show. If you are applying as a team, talk about why the two of you want to lose weight together.

• 4

  Submit a 10-minute video with your application. Make your video as expressive and lively as possible. Watch reruns of "The Biggest Loser" and get ideas from clips of contestants who made the final cut. There is no exact formula, so make it humorous or emotional. Don't be embarrassed to show yourself in a swimsuit or revealing clothing.

• 5

  Add two to five photographs of yourself to your application package. Pick pictures at various stages of your life as an illustration. For example, if you've struggled with weight from childhood, submit a picture. Provide pictures of yourself of when you were in shape. The pictures should give producers an idea of when the struggle began.

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  Mail application to "The Biggest Loser" casting office. Put your application, video and photos in a large envelope and mail them to The Biggest Loser Casting, P.O. Box 10037, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-0578.

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  Attend casting calls. When you receive emails about casting calls, you have the option of submitting your application, video and photos in person. "The Biggest Loser" producers guarantees that they will see the first 500 people. They also provide applications for walk ins with recent photos.