Former 'Biggest Loser' contestant claims she was mentally and physically abused on the show.
photo credit: YahooTV You know the season finale of "The Biggest Loser" is fastly approaching when former contestants come out and disparage the show's reputation. Former contestant Kai Hibbard spoke to the New York Post about her experience on the show. She states that the contestants on the show hardly ate. They were only eating foods that were being sponsored by the show (Jennie O, Larabars anyone?). They worked out 6 to 8 hours a day, and were pushed excessively through the program. Hibbard also states that the trainers had a sick and sadistic side to them. They "took pleasure" in watching contestants fail to meet their goals. Hibbard suffered severe symptoms because of her experience on the show. She states that her hair has been falling out and her period has stopped. She only sleeps three hours a night and she was diagnosed with thyroid issues. On the show, she was told that she needed to be as thin as possible or else she would be worthless. ...