Biggest Loser contestant Gerard Fleischer talks to Woman’s Day about his time on the show.
**Starting weight: 133.5kg
Elimination weight: 116.4kg**
How was your Biggest Loser experience?
I’m rapt to be out of the house. I had a fantastic time but I’m a person that when one door closes another door opens. I don’t look at it as being a sad event. I managed to have a good hard look at myself.
What was the most challenging part of being in the Whitehouse?
I had struggled in the house, not having any contact with the outside world or with my children, Richard, Jessica and Daniel, to see if they’re okay and how they’re coping. They were all split up and had to go in different homes while I was away.
You seemed to clash with some contestants?
The only one that got on my nerves was Munnalita, she was constantly having to go to the toilet and whingeing and asking dumb questions. That drove me nuts. Greg drove me crazy at times. He’s got a weird way of doing and saying things. Some of the conversations in the house were a bit rank for me, kind of like the Big Brother conversations. I went to the spa a couple times but I’m way past the silly talk.
You also butted heads with Shannon and Bob. What issues did you have with them?
We were on a high protein low calorie diet. For me I totally disagreed with it but it’s hard to argue with a trainer. I voiced my opinion a bit with Shannon but he wasn’t interested. He sees it as whingeing. I would have done better with a high calorie count and a bit more fat in my diet but I just did what I was told.
What are you looking forward to now on your new journey?
I can’t wait to get married again. I’d have a big wedding. We didn’t have the money for a fancy wedding the first time. I think I’ll want to lose a bit more weight before I want to take a relationship to another level. I’m not a promiscuous type person, I’m old fashioned and romantic. I want to fall in love first and then be comfortable with that person. I’m not interested in playing the scene. I haven’t had many partners in my life.
Who do you hope will win?
I’m hoping it’ll be either Damien or Jules, that’s where my heart lies. If Marty gets his way, then him.
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