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Chris Powell

Trainer, Author and Transformation Specialist on TLC and OWN's "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition"

Chris Powell is the trainer and transformation specialist from ABC’s highly rated documentary style series “Extreme Weight Loss.” With an unyielding dedication to helping others, Chris traveled the country using his innovative techniques, education and expertise to guide extremely overweight individuals as they shed hundreds of pounds over the course of a year. Season 5 premiered to high ratings on May 26, 2015. In addition, their special spinoff series entitled “Extreme Weight Loss: Love Can’t Weight,” premiered last June, where Chris and his wife Heidi helped transform real-life couples in the mon...

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Chris Powell is the trainer and transformation specialist from ABC’s highly rated documentary style series “Extreme Weight Loss.” With an unyielding dedication to helping others, Chris traveled the country using his innovative techniques, education and expertise to guide extremely overweight individuals as they shed hundreds of pounds over the course of a year. Season 5 premiered to high ratings on May 26, 2015.

In addition, their special spinoff series entitled “Extreme Weight Loss: Love Can’t Weight,” premiered last June, where Chris and his wife Heidi helped transform real-life couples in the months leading up to their weddings. Currently, EWL is in syndication, airing all seasons on TLC and OWN.

Adding best-selling author to his list of accolades, Chris has written two books that have soared to the top of the New York Times Best Seller list. He and his wife Heidi just released their newest book entitled, Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days, published by Hachette, provides a comprehensive blueprint for changing your body—and life—in just 21 days. His first book Choose to Lose, was released by Hyperion in December 2011 and provides motivation, nutrition, exercise, tips, and tricks to help anyone lose those last twenty pounds. His second book, Choose More Lose More, For Life, hit stands last May and offers readers four different carb cycles, and twenty workouts called Nine-Minute Missions that pack maximum results into minimum time.

Chris holds a degree in Exercise Science, with concentrations in biomechanics and physiology and the training accreditation: The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He has written numerous articles for publication, and is a regular contributor to “Good Morning America” and “The Doctor Oz Show.” Additionally, Chris frequently appears as a fitness expert for nationally syndicated shows including “The View,” “Live with Kelly and Michael,” and “20/20.”

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Chris, Heidi Powell talk about Extreme Weight Loss casting call
Chris Powell Explains Why Eating Carbs Can Help Boost Your Metabolism

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Choose More, Lose More for Life
Choose More, Lose More for Life
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Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution
Choose to Lose: The 7-Day Carb Cycle Solution
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20 Amazing Fat burning Recipes
20 Amazing Fat burning Recipes
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Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days
Extreme Transformation: Lifelong Weight Loss in 21 Days
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CLEAN EATING: LOOK GREAT AND FEEL HEALTHY
CLEAN EATING: LOOK GREAT AND FEEL HEALTHY
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