Fit to Fat to Fit

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  • 2016
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.7  (174)

Fit to Fat to Fit is a reality TV series that premiered on Lifetime in 2016. The show features pairs of personal trainers who are dedicated to helping their clients lose weight, but with a unique twist. In order to better understand the challenges their clients face, the trainers undergo a radical transformation themselves, gaining a significant amount of weight before starting their own fitness journey. The show follows the personal trainers as they go through a rigorous process of gaining weight over a four-month period. During this time, they are required to eat unhealthy foods and avoid exercise in order to put on the extra pounds. This is a challenging experience for the trainers, who are used to promoting healthy eating and exercise to their clients. Once they have gained the weight, the trainers are matched with a client who has a similar body type and fitness goals. Together, they embark on a 16-week fitness journey designed to help the client lose weight and build muscle. The trainers must use their knowledge and experience to create a customized workout and nutrition plan that will help their client achieve their goals in a healthy and sustainable way. Throughout the series, viewers see the trainers and clients working together to overcome obstacles and achieve their fitness goals. The trainers draw on their own experiences of gaining weight to empathize with their clients and understand the struggles they face. This creates a powerful connection between the trainers and clients, setting the stage for some incredible transformations. The show features three pairs of trainers and clients, each with their own unique stories and challenges. One pair features Parneille Walker, a personal trainer who gained 70 pounds, and his client, who is dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic injury. Another pair features Adonis Hill, who gained 70 pounds, and his client, who is struggling to lose weight after having a baby. The third pair features Alissa Campbell, who gained 60 pounds, and her client, who is dealing with emotional eating and body image issues. The series is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the personal training industry. By experiencing the challenges of gaining weight firsthand, the trainers gain a new perspective on the struggles their clients face. This helps them create more realistic and effective fitness plans that take into account the unique circumstances of each client. Fit to Fat to Fit is an emotional and inspiring series that showcases the power of determination, hard work, and empathy. It's a must-watch for anyone who is struggling with weight loss or wants to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by those on the journey to better health.

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Seasons
The Weight is Over
6. The Weight is Over
January 8, 2018
As the final results of the experiment are revealed, we get a glimpse into how the past eight months have transformed the lives of the clients and their trainers. Inspired by getting healthy, Lori embarks on a new and exciting phase of her life for the first time since the loss of her husband, while Eric settles back into his family life. Felicia and Toni become closer as the sisters bond over a healthy lifestyle. Jessi is seeing a new side of Jeremy--but will it last this time? And Cary and Parneille reach a turning point in their relationship employing a new plan to help them both keep the weight off for good. All will be revealed as the clock finally ticks down on their Fit to Fat to Fit journeys.
Losing It
5. Losing It
January 8, 2018
With only a few weeks left to meet their weight loss goals, the pressure is on for both the trainers and the clients. Tensions boil over as Cary questions Parneille's accountability, while Eric and Lori must overcome their trust issues in the final push to reach their goals. Jeremy and Jessi enjoy more family time, but Jessi struggles with her new role as both Jeremy's wife and his trainer. Jessi continues to worry that Jeremy will fall back into his old unhealthy ways while she still has cravings for unhealthy foods. After many emotional moments, Toni and Felicia decide they can use their sisterly bond to lift each other up as they both struggle to shed pounds.
Fat To Fit
4. Fat To Fit
January 8, 2018
After 4 months of strain on their bodies, minds and relationships, the trainers embark on a new stage of their journeys--getting their fit bodies back. This timed armed with new found empathy for their overweight loved ones. Trainers and clients work out together to go from Fat to Fit. Jessi returns to the drill sergeant trainer she once was in order to motivate both herself and her husband Jeremy to drop the pounds. Cary wrestles with how to be tough while training her friend Parneille without hurting their relationship. Lori tests Eric's trust with a trip out of the country, where she is surrounded by temptation and Felicia focuses on getting back to her old self, leaving her sister Toni floundering.
Fed Up
3. Fed Up
January 8, 2018
Cary is hitting some bumps along the road in her journey to pack on the pounds for her friend. Toni gains some compassion for her sister Felicia, who is spiraling down emotionally from the pressure to gain weight. Lori finds closure for the first time since the death of her husband Ted, while Eric break out of a food rut. Jessi and Jeremy's relationship takes an unexpected turn as Jessi balloons in size.
Fit to Fast Food
2. Fit to Fast Food
January 8, 2018
Once reluctant to eat any processed food, Jessi is now getting comfortable with her newfound diet of junk food while Jeremy enjoys the benefits of his new, bigger wife. Willie has to make the toughest decision of his life about his health and has to break some heartrending news to his friend Quincy. Things aren't going well for Felicia and Toni, as Felicia battles depression in the struggle to gain weight and Toni doubts her sister's commitment to the experiment. Eric's constant eating puts stress on his marriage and Lori is in danger of sliding deeper into eating badly. New trainer Cary bursts onto the scene on a mission to help her friend Parneille get her confidence and career back on track.
Bearing a Heavy Load
1. Bearing a Heavy Load
January 8, 2018
In the Season 2 premiere, the trainers' bodies and minds are tested. Will their dedication to the people they love be enough to get them through the next four months?
Description

Fit to Fat to Fit is a reality TV series that premiered on Lifetime in 2016. The show features pairs of personal trainers who are dedicated to helping their clients lose weight, but with a unique twist. In order to better understand the challenges their clients face, the trainers undergo a radical transformation themselves, gaining a significant amount of weight before starting their own fitness journey.

The show follows the personal trainers as they go through a rigorous process of gaining weight over a four-month period. During this time, they are required to eat unhealthy foods and avoid exercise in order to put on the extra pounds. This is a challenging experience for the trainers, who are used to promoting healthy eating and exercise to their clients.

Once they have gained the weight, the trainers are matched with a client who has a similar body type and fitness goals. Together, they embark on a 16-week fitness journey designed to help the client lose weight and build muscle. The trainers must use their knowledge and experience to create a customized workout and nutrition plan that will help their client achieve their goals in a healthy and sustainable way.

Throughout the series, viewers see the trainers and clients working together to overcome obstacles and achieve their fitness goals. The trainers draw on their own experiences of gaining weight to empathize with their clients and understand the struggles they face. This creates a powerful connection between the trainers and clients, setting the stage for some incredible transformations.

The show features three pairs of trainers and clients, each with their own unique stories and challenges. One pair features Parneille Walker, a personal trainer who gained 70 pounds, and his client, who is dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic injury. Another pair features Adonis Hill, who gained 70 pounds, and his client, who is struggling to lose weight after having a baby. The third pair features Alissa Campbell, who gained 60 pounds, and her client, who is dealing with emotional eating and body image issues.

The series is a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy and understanding in the personal training industry. By experiencing the challenges of gaining weight firsthand, the trainers gain a new perspective on the struggles their clients face. This helps them create more realistic and effective fitness plans that take into account the unique circumstances of each client.

Fit to Fat to Fit is an emotional and inspiring series that showcases the power of determination, hard work, and empathy. It's a must-watch for anyone who is struggling with weight loss or wants to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by those on the journey to better health.

Fit to Fat to Fit is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (16 episodes). The series first aired on January 19, 2016.

Where to Watch Fit to Fat to Fit

Fit to Fat to Fit is available for streaming on the Lifetime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Fit to Fat to Fit on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Pluto TV.

  • Premiere Date
    January 19, 2016
  • IMDB Rating
    7.7  (174)