The Book
Matt Hoover's Book
Matt Hoover lost 157 pounds and found confidence, love, and a brighter perspective on life. Now it’s your turn!
No one says losing weight is easy, but Matt Hoover is here to tell you that if he can do it, you can, too. Matt began gaining weight in college, depressed after failing to achieve the high standards he had set for his wrestling career. By the time he reached 340 pounds he had given up on college, wrestling, and his first marriage. When he was cast on NBC’s The Biggest Loser, he had no idea how much his life (or his waist size) was about to change. With the help of exercise physiologist Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., Matt separates weight-loss facts from fiction, describes his workout routine, and offers advice on choosing healthy yet satisfying foods. Matt has experienced first-hand the emotional challenges of being overweight and knows how life changes when the pounds begin to fall off. He speaks candidly on sex, divorce, and a new life with his wife, Suzy, whom he met on The Biggest Loser. Honest and full of sage, no-nonsense advice, this book is sure to inspire and guide anyone who wants to lose a few pounds or completely transform his or her body and life. 50 color photographs.
About the Author
Matt Hoover was the grand prize winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser 2. Now a motivational speaker and exercise training coach, Matt Hoover lives with his wife, Suzy Preston Hoover, near Seattle, Washington. Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D., is an exercise physiologist and professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She has authored more than 100 research and educational articles on exercise, nutrition, weight loss, diabetes, and aging, as well as five books. She lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
#1 by Stacey - February 21st, 2009 at 15:38
Matt, I just got done reading your book. It’s very inspirational to me and I just wanted to let you know that. I have recently just become a fan of the Biggest Loser show because I thought it was another one of those hyped-up reality shows, and I don’t watch a lot of TV. But I’m hooked! And I have been able to see many past episodes (including the one where Suzy cut your hair!), and through your book, the Biggest Loser DVD workouts and the show, I’ve been really moved by everyone’s journeys. I am currently 195 lbs., and on the right track. But I’ve never been physically where I should be, so it’s a long road. But I keep myself motivated through inspirational stories (like yours and Suzy’s) to keep going. Keep your chin up, as well as all the hard work. Kudos to both you and your wife!
I live in the Washington area and wonder if you have anything going on in the local area? I would love to hear your story in person!
God bless you and your family,
Stacey