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For the second season in a row, the Biggest Loser was from Long Island. Bill Germanakos won after losing 164 pounds in season four. Now his bank account is $250,000 heavier.

In an interview on NBC.com, he called the experience surreal, and a "long, arduous task", but was proud of his accomplishment.

After winning the Biggest Loser, Bill says he went to an amusement park with his family. He tells NBC.com, the "defining moment in my life as an obese person" was going to ride the roller coaster with his daughter and not fitting in the car. He says after he lost the weight, he went back to the same amusement park and rode every ride.

Amazingly, his twin brother Jim was on the Biggest Loser with Bill. Jim also lives on Long Island and is a police officer. He was eliminated from the show after losing more than 50 pounds, but then lost more at home and won the $100,000 "Biggest Loser At Home" prize.

In case you didn't know, there's another Biggest Loser from Long Island, who's not related to the twins. Deli owner Erik Chopin won the third season.

While no one knows who will win the new season, one thing's sure, he or she won't be from Long Island. None of the contestants are from there. The current season features couples, which is an interesting angle. Mother-daughter, mother-son, father-daughter, husband-wife and ex-husband and wife are a few of the pairings.

It will be interesting to see how dynamics in the couples develop during season five. In the meantime, people who want to lose weight at home can join the Biggest Loser website. It includes weight loss tips, recipes and entries from the contestants.

Hopefully the Biggest Loser show and website will encourage people to make healthier choices in eating and exercising. It is a reality show that encourages people to make real, positive changes in their lives.

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