Patrick House, Biggest Loser Winner On “Today Show:” Will Have Merry Christmas, Now Out Of Debt
Posted: Wednesday, December 15, 2010
by Fran Larson
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Christmas, for Patrick House will be wonderful celebration. After winning $250,000, last night, he will be able to pay back loans to his relatives and begin a new life.
I was rooting for Patrick from the beginning since I knew of his plight. He also did not even have a reliable car. Ada and Brandon (also contestants) conspired to lose a challenge on “The Biggest Loser” so that Patrick could win the car, a Ford Edge. Seems Ada and Brandon had the Christmas spirit when they made sure Patrick got the car.
On the “Today Show” Patrick spoke about his wife, Bradley and how proud she was of him. He also stated he never knew for sure that he had this win wrapped up.
Patrick played football when he was in college, but had gained quite a bit of weight since then.
He told the “Today Show” that due to lifestyle and mental changes, he was able to lose the weight and believes he will keep it off.
What a change in his life. Not too long ago, life seemed bleak because he did not have a job and his life was literally in danger because of his health.
He stated his small children are the “light of my life. This has been a survival experience.”
Patrick will be working for an Academy and will be teaching others to change their lifestyle and become healthier by losing weight and being fit. This is also his way of “paying it forward.”
He stated that the “Biggest Loser” meal plan was helpful in his quest to lose weight. “You just pop it in the microwave,” he stated. He is launching his own web site today.
Patrick House, I think you are going to have a very Merry Christmas as you celebrate your new life, being out of debt and the best part is you can give a Christmas gift to others by “paying it forward.”
Merry Christmas, Patrick to you and your family.
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)I think patrick should give ada back the car she deserves it.I think Patrick should give Ada back the car as well. Actually that was the second thing I thought of when Patrick was announced the winner. I hope he does the right thing.
Of all the reality shows The Biggest Loser is one of my favorites, because of how much love there is between contestants. It's quite mind-blowing. You've made me happy that this man won, Fran!
Patrick certainly will have a great merry Christmas. I congratulate him too because,for some people, it's not that easy to lose weight
Another nice feel good Fran. It is that time of the year isn't it? Is this you're way of paying it forward, with a few good feelings?
Great observations and recollection of the facts and happenings. The show is so worthwhile at this time since it places such immense focus on health, exercise, changing learned behaviors and all things nutritious. It also looks pretty grueling. To lose that much weight is remarkable, indeed. I cannot imagine how hard it must be. The discipline it takes. I did not watch the show due to insane time constraints but I would have with more time. You begin to root for favorites and just marvel at all people can accomplish when driven with desire to succeed. One thing I always find a little "iffy" is that the winner always takes all. I know, I know. To win is the big deal and you should get the prize. But the runner up - sometimes it's so sad they don't get something more than being called "runner up." I mean if there is a monetary win, can't there be something for the next person too? A car would be good. Just rambling I guess.Frank, very nice article and great reading. Makes me think weight again - I'm fighting a bit of a battle too. Nothing that major, understand. Hurray for Patrick and family. He deserves it and case made!
"Ada and Brandon (also contestants) conspired to lose a challenge on 'The Biggest Loser' so that Patrick could win the car, a Ford Edge. Seems Ada and Brandon had the Christmas spirit when they made sure Patrick got the car."Yes, Fran, that is "the Christmas spirit". And it is the same spirit with which you've written this article that exudes your joy for Patrick. ~mogama~
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1 year 146 days ago.
20 fans. Follow Dr Jeannette Kavanagh on twitter!I am happy for people to lose weight and even happier to hear about people reducing their debt. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Jeannette
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