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  4. Before and After Pictures: The Biggest Loser Season 11

Before and After Pictures: The Biggest Loser Season 11

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By Karen Borsari May 25, 2011
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The Biggest Loser Winner: Olivia Ward

The Biggest Loser Winner: Olivia Ward

Age: 35

Start Weight: 261 pounds

End Weight: 132 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 129 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 49.43%

As the last contestant to weigh in on season 11 of The Biggest Loser, opera singer Olivia Ward won the title of "Biggest Loser" edging out her sister Hannah by 1.04%.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Hannah Curlee

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Hannah Curlee

Age: 32

Start Weight: 248 pounds

End Weight: 128 ponds

Total Weight Loss: 120 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 48.39%

Former athlete Hannah Curlee may have lost the title of the "Biggest Loser" to her sister Olivia but she's scoring big points with the boys. During a pre-finale gym session Hannah dropped a weight on her foot when a guy asked for her phone number.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Irene Alvarado

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Irene Alvarado

Age: 26

Start Weight: 255 pounds

End Weight: 139 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 116 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 45.49%

America voted to keep Irene Alvaro in the running for the title of the "Biggest Loser" over Jay—and rightfully so. With her mother Ana gone in week one, Irene went on to be the first woman to lose 100 pounds and the biggest loser while on campus.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Ana Alvarado

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Ana Alvarado

Age: 50

Start Weight: 255 pounds

End Weight: 156 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 109 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 42.75%

As the first to leave The Biggest Loser Ana Alvaro was the first to weigh in and set the number to beat at 42.75%.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Denise "Deni" Hill

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Denise "Deni" Hill

Age: 59

Start Weight: 256 pounds

End Weight: 131 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 125 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 48.83%

Denise "Deni" Hill won the at-home $100,000 prize, snagging the title from the youngest contestant Austin, who was leading at the final weigh in. The mother of eight stated, "we are all the biggest winner" on stage at The Biggest Loser season finale.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Sarah Nitta

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Sarah Nitta

Age: 27

Start Weight: 261 pounds

End Weight: 155 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 106 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 40.61%

Three years before becoming a contestant on The Biggest Loser Sarah Nitta was in a car accident and told she would never walk again. Sarah's done much more than learn to walk again. There's nothing she can't do!

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Austin Andrews

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Austin Andrews

Age: 21

Start Weight: 396 pounds

End Weight: 222 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 174 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 43.94%

At the age of 21, youngest contestant Austin Andrews stepped onto The Biggest Loser scale with confidence, but he was shocked when he took the lead for the at-home challenge saying, "oh my gosh, this is crazy!"

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Ken Andrews

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Ken Andrews

Age: 49

Start Weight: 377 pounds

End Weight: 219 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 158 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 41.91%

Pastor Ken Andrews was beaming at The Biggest Loser season finale as he watched himself conquer his fear of heights when he did the freefall jump in New Zealand. He said that moment was life changing for him.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jay Jacobs

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jay Jacobs

Age: 53

Start Weight: 400 pounds

End Weight: 219 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 181 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 45.25%

In The Biggest Loser house Jay Jacobs was known for having nine lives. He was sent home and came back, managing to stay on campus until the final four. America voted to keep Irene in the competition, but Jay still lost an amazing 181 pounds.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jennifer Jacobs

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jennifer Jacobs

Age: 28

Start Weight: 278 pounds

End Weight: 164 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 114 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 41.01%

Jennifer Jacobs started the season on a sad note crying to her father Jay, "Even though we came here together I need to do this for me." But as she walked out on the stage at The Biggest Loser finale host Alison Sweeney couldn't help but point out all the catcalls she received for looking so good!

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Dan Evans

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Dan Evans

Age: 54

Start Weight: 287 pounds

End Weight: 163 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 124 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 43.21%

Dan Evans, who had lost 100 pounds before going on The Biggest Loser regained it when his son tragically died. While being on campus just wasn't for him, Dan went on to lose 124 pounds at home in honor of his son.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Don Evans

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Don Evans

Age: 54

Start Weight: 309 pounds

End Weight: 179 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 130 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 42.07%

Don Evans, twin brother to Dan, also wanted to lose weight for his son, who had disowned him due to his obesity. Don's son was in the audience at The Biggest Loser finale looking on proudly as his father weighed in.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Arthur Wornum

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Arthur Wornum

Age: 34

Start Weight: 507 pounds

End Weight: 344 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 163 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 32.15%

Arthur Wornum started season 11 of The Biggest Loser as the most unhealthy person on campus, as well as the largest contestant in Biggest Loser history. He told Alison Sweeney at the finale, “This is the beginning. Arthur is reborn now.”

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jesse Wornum

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jesse Wornum

Age: 61

Start Weight: 293 pounds

End Weight: 210 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 83 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 28.33%

Jesse Wornum, who would sacrifice everything to keep his son on campus, danced his way onto The Biggest Loser stage saying, “Look at my boy! Look at my boy! Look at me.” And boy did he look good.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Rulon Gardner

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Rulon Gardner

Age: 39

Start Weight: 474 pounds

End Weight: 301 pounds (when he left the show)

Total Weight Loss: 173 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 36.49%

Olympic gold medalist Rulon Gardner left The Biggest Loser, saying he had reached his goal weight and needed to go home to be with his wife. He did not show up for the final weigh in at The Biggest Loser season finale.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Justin Pope

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Justin Pope

Age: 39

Start Weight: 365 pounds

End Weight: 192 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 173 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 47.40%

Justin Pope was a leader on campus known for pushing his teammates, especially his friend Rulon, who quit the show weeks after Justin's elimination.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Courtney Crozier

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Courtney Crozier

Age: 22

Start Weight: 323 pounds

End Weight: 213 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 110 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 34.06%

As the biggest girl in the house, Courtney Crozler had a lot to prove. She absolutely did it, transforming her body and her mind. At the finale she said,"if you change your mind and believe in you, you can do it. I'm living proof."

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Marci Crozier

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Marci Crozier

Age: 49

Start Weight: 238 pounds

End Weight: 152 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 86 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 36.13%

Marci Crozier, who owns a gym and a Dairy Queen, went on to start a "Thin and Healthy" program at her gym that's not all about weight loss but healthy lifestyle changes too.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Moses Kinikini

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Moses Kinikini

Age: 47

Start Weight: 440 pounds

End Weight: 287 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 153 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 34.77%

Moses Kinikini came out on stage at The Biggest Loser season finale shadow boxing, which he credits with his total transformation. He went on to thank trainer Cara Castranuova for helping him find a way to lose weight without giving up.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Kaylee Kinikini

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Kaylee Kinikini

Age: 20

Start Weight: 233 pounds

End Weight: 179 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 54 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 23.18%

Kaylee Kinikini was fighting to find herself throughout her stint on The Biggest Loser. At the finale the audience found a gorgeous girl in an adorable green dress.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jaquin "Q" Allen

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jaquin "Q" Allen

Age: 27

Start Weight: 437 pounds

End Weight: 344 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 93 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 21.28%

Jaquin "Q" Allen had a tumultuous relationship with trainer Cara Castronuova telling her "I'm done," in one heated debate. Cara urged Q to come to her when he needed help. At the finale Q told Cara he loved her and the rest of The Biggest Loser family.

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The Biggest Loser Contestant: Larialmy Allen

The Biggest Loser Contestant: Larialmy Allen

Age: 26

Start Weight: 301 pounds

End Weight: 217 pounds

Total Weight Loss: 84 pounds

Percentage of Weight Loss: 27.91%

Larialmy Allen went home early in the game, sacrificing herself so her husband could remain on the show. She went on to lose 84 pounds and looked fantastic at The Biggest Loser finale.

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    1 of 22 The Biggest Loser Winner: Olivia Ward
    2 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Hannah Curlee
    3 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Irene Alvarado
    4 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Ana Alvarado
    5 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Denise "Deni" Hill
    6 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Sarah Nitta
    7 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Austin Andrews
    8 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Ken Andrews
    9 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jay Jacobs
    10 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jennifer Jacobs
    11 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Dan Evans
    12 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Don Evans
    13 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Arthur Wornum
    14 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jesse Wornum
    15 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Rulon Gardner
    16 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Justin Pope
    17 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Courtney Crozier
    18 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Marci Crozier
    19 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Moses Kinikini
    20 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Kaylee Kinikini
    21 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Jaquin "Q" Allen
    22 of 22 The Biggest Loser Contestant: Larialmy Allen

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