EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHT LOSS EDITION trainer and transformation specialist Chris Powell takes on proverbial over-achiever Rachel, who has been able to accomplish nearly everything she has set out to do so far in her young life -- except to lose weight. (ABC/Greg Zabilski) RACHEL, CHRIS POWELL
Personal trainer Chris Powell hand picked the eight contestants in season one of Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, and he’s confident the group will have an impact on the audience.
He tells us in the video below that each person had to jump hurdles to save their own lives from super-morbid obesity and that meant Powell had push them through their own barriers throughout the fitness transformation.
That came with a price for Powell, too. He confesses he formed attachments to the participants, which made it nearly as important to him that they succeed losing the weight and getting fit as it was for each person.
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition debuts tonight, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
I’m a single mom of triplets and though I’m not morbidly obese I am very overweight. I would love a chance to have Chris help me change my life. I am headed in a bad direction and have not been able to get a handle on my weight. Please please I need your help.
I NEED HELP IN LOOSING WEIGHT I HAVE TRIED ON MY OWN AND IT IS VERY HARD I WANT T LIVE LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE IM TIRED OF PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME I WANT TO NO IF YOU CAN HELP ME I WOULD TRUELY APPRECIATE IT I WANT T LOOSE 270 POUND
I NEED HELP IN LOOSING WEIGHT I HAVE TRIED ON MY OWN AND IT IS VERY HARD I WANT T LIVE LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE IM TIRED OF PEOPLE LOOKING AT ME I WANT TO NO IF YOU CAN HELP ME I WOULD TRUELY APPRECIATE IT
I need your help! I’m 42 and I keep gaining wieght after having surgery and loosing everything. I am 280 pounds and Dr’s will not listen to even help. I tell my fiancee and he tells me I’m perfect. I know it is killing me and I can not do things because of my wieght. I need someone to listen and help. Please help me.
I need Chris to help me with my weight loss challenges, please contact me I would be perfect for the show that came on tonight Extreme Weight Loss Challenge. I have tried everything & have not been able to beat this alone!!!
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I watched the whole show, it was awesome! It brought a lot to my mind, im overweight as well and if she can do it i can do it. Im about 25 lbs overweight and im trying to lose that in about 30 days or so. ive hit the gym everyday sinse watching the program..and i feel great, i am def dedicated. my main issue though is the stomach is there something i can do that will increase my results???
I am 52yrs old I am a mother of 2 a daughter and son I allso have 3 grandsons.I love them all so much.I’ve had 27 surgeries and seems like I can’t do what I want to.What I’m asking is please show me what I can do and how to excersize like i use to.I miss being in shape I was an athlete and i led 1hr of arobics daily plus did anouther hr.I need someone to jump start me,and show me what I can do not what I can’t do.I am willing,I go to a diatision and am trying to look at food and how to change those habbits,but I feel like i’m all alone.I know I emotionally eat,I’m asking for help.I’ll work hard i’M PLEADING HELP Me Chris Powell,I need this I’m 255lb’s and only 5’3 .
i have been watching your show ,have to say im impressed . I am a 45 yr old male that has some weight issues im 60 lbs over weight but have to battle with the weight and eating healthy and exercising properly no one has ever took time to show me or work with me ,i would just love to take my shirt off and be proud of my body not ashamed of what i see in the mirror or worry about what everyone else thinks of me ,although my needs are not as bad as others would love your help your advise ,hey you choose as a contestant lol thanks and great job love what your doing
Very helpful post man, thanks for the info.
Hi Chris,
I watch your show and think you are fantastic, I am 52 yrs old and am an emotional eater. I have gained weight and now weigh 260lbs, I have developed health issues and have totally lost all my self confidence. I use to be a social butterfly and now that i have gained so much weight i hide indoors and do not do anything anymore. I want my life back, I cry so many tears of unhappiness and would so appreciate your help or some suggestions. Please help me Chris.
God Bless,
Marilyn