Bob Harper Biography | Who Is Bob Harper

Bob Harper is an American personal trainer and author best known for appearing on the American television series The Biggest Loser. He became the host of The Biggest Loser on September 8, 2015, succeeding Alison Sweeney. Harper has been a trainer on the NBC show since 2004 and has appeared in several Biggest Loser DVD workouts.

Bob Harper Age | How Old Is Bob Harper

Harper was born on August 18, 1965 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. He is 57 years old as of 2022.

Bob Harper Height

Harper stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches tall.

Bob Harper Family

Harper is private about his personal life, he has not revealed any details about his family.

Bob Harper Partner | Is Bob Harper Gay | Bob Harper Wife | Is Bob Harper Married

Harper publicly came out as gay in 2013 in the seventh episode of the fifteenth season of The Biggest Loser, while talking to a contestant who was having difficulty telling his parents about his sexuality. Harper revealed he came out to his parents at 17, and that this was his first time ever addressing his sexuality publicly in his career. The episode was aired on November 28, 2013.

Harper is in a relationship with his gay partner Anton. The two seem to be enjoying their relationship and are often seen posting pictures of them hanging out together and even while kissing.

In 2019 Anton and his partner Harper got married.

Bob Harper Net Worth

Harper has an estimated net worth of about $12 million which he arned from his career as a personal trainer and author.

Bob Harper

He studied at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, but did not graduate.

Harper was an advisor on The New Celebrity Apprentice. He has worked as a personal trainer for celebrity clients, including Jennifer Jason Leigh.

In 1999, Harper was cast as an extra in Melissa Etheridge’s hit video for the song “Angels Would Fall” which is from her album Breakdown. He is also featured in the first three seasons of the Australian version of the show.

In addition to his appearances, writing, and speaking dates, Harper teaches regular classes in Los Angeles and works as a yoga instructor.

In early 2010, Harper launched a website mytrainerbob.com, where subscribers can discuss weight loss and receive coaching. The success of Harper’s site led to the release of his first workout DVD series in May, titled “Bob Harper: Inside Out Method.”

He has also contributed workouts to the Shape magazine website.

Bob Harper Vegan

Harper became a vegetarian in 2010 after reading the book Skinny Bitch. That same year, PETA voted him sexiest male vegetarian of the year. In 2013, he stopped following a vegan diet because “my body personally got to a point where I needed something more.”

Bob Harper Tattoos

Harper has two full tattoo sleeves on his arms and is obsessed with tattoos. “I’ve just always been someone who has been obsessed with tattoos, I’ve loved them ever since I was a kid, the very first time I ever saw my dad’s friend with this sailor tattoo. I was like, ‘Whoa!’ I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. So now I have two arms filled with tattoos,” Harper said in a video shared to The Biggest Loser’s Facebook page.

Bob Harper Book

• Are You Ready! Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in Shape, and Change Your Life Forever – 2008
• The Skinny Rules – 2012
• Jumpstart to Skinny – 2013
• Skinny Meals: 100 New Recipes That Follow My Skinny Rules – 2014
• Skinny Habits: The 6 Secrets of Thin People – 2015
• Bicycle Boy – 2015
• The Super Carb Diet: Shed Pounds, Build Strength, Eat Real Food – 2017

Bob Harper Diet | Bob Harper Diet Plan | Bob Harper Diet Book

How do you prevent those constant food cravings and feelings of deprivation when trying to lose weight? Host of The Biggest Loser and celebrity trainer Bob Harper’s Super Carb Diet is the answer. Harper focuses on nutrient-dense foods that are big in flavor and allow certain kinds of carbohydrates at targeted times during the day.

In The Super Carb Diet you’ll find:

• How to eat carbs earlier in the day for sustained energy
• A list of super-carb foods
• Limited snacks but larger and more varied meals
• A way of eating that’s sustainable
• Super-charged weight loss

The Super Carb Diet will keep millions of dieters from giving up after Week One. The program leads you through precise plate proportions, balancing good protein, low fat, high fiber, and nutrient density. Not only will you lose significant weight and whittle your waistline, you’ll walk away from the table feeling happy and full.

Bob Harper Weight Loss

Bob Harper is a survivor. After helping hundreds of people lose weight as a trainer and host of The Biggest Loser, the fitness guru had to put his own health first when he suffered a near-fatal heart attack in 2017. As part of his recovery, Bob completely transformed his lifestyle and lost 40 pounds in the process. During a recent interview, he revealed to POPSUGAR some of the biggest changes he made.

“I’ve been eating carbs every single day,” Bob said. He shifted from a Paleo diet to a more carb-friendly, plant-based way of eating. He even details how carbs can help people lose weight in his book The Super Carb Diet.

“People are so misinformed about carbs because they feel like they know that there’s that trick: if you cut out all your carbs, you’re going to lose weight,” he told POPSUGAR. However, most people tend to gain the weight back because eating too little carbs isn’t sustainable in the long-term. Instead, Bob recommends people balance their plates with all macronutrients: carbs, protein, and fat. This will help you feel more satisfied, won’t make you feel deprived, and will give you enough energy to make it through the day and crush your workouts.

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Of course, not all carbs are created equal. There are the simple refined carbs, such as sugar and white flour that are virtually empty calories and get processed as blood sugar, which Bob doesn’t recommend. Instead, he suggests reaching for the more complex, fiber-rich carbs such as brown rice, whole grain bread, and sweet potatoes. Those are the carbs Bob eats on a regular basis.

During an appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, Bob recommended women eat about 30 grams of carbs at every meal. That equates to roughly two slices of whole grain bread, a half a cup of rice, or four ounces of whole grain pasta. This is in line with what registered dietitian and trainer Jim White, ACSM EX-P, owner of Jim White Fitness and Nutrition Studios, recommends. Jim told POPSUGAR that your daily macro breakdown if you’re trying to lose weight should be 40 percent carbs, 30 percent fat, and 30 percent protein. If you’re trying to gain muscle, your carbs should be even higher: 55 percent carbs, 25 percent protein, and 20 percent fat. With carbs making up the majority of your diet, this will give you enough energy to work out and still eat your favorite complex carbs.