Who is Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser alum Rachel Frederickson and where is she now?

Putting down the offer for Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser alum, Rachel Frederickson, lost a remarkable 59% of her body weight, from 260 to 105 pounds, winning the series in 2014. This weight loss was both a victory and a source of controversy.

She went on to work as a voice actor, attend college, volunteer at a shelter, and even run for her first marathon after winning. Additionally, she investigated alternative work options, such as assisting others through a job-search website. In 2020, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, materials, and logistics from the University of Minnesota.

She currently works for Land O'Lakes in Minnesota as a manager of customer insights and analytics, according to her LinkedIn profile.

After her victory, Rachel subtly adjusted her weight, adding about 20 pounds to reach what she called her "sustainable and happy" weight. She has maintained a low profile and has a private Instagram account. She has stayed out of the spotlight by leading a balanced life that prioritizes her employment, normalcy, and well-being.

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser star Rachel’s journey beyond the scale

It was in 2014 that Rachel Frederickson took home a win at the finale of Season 15 of NBC's The Biggest Loser, turning her into a household name. While her 155-pound transformation wowed people, it also drew the attention of many. And now, more than a decade later, a new 2025 documentary series on Netflix Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser has further brought Rachel back into the public's mind.

Featuring interviews with former contestants, trainers and producers, the series strips back the franchise to reveal the secret tactics used by the programme while questioning the methods behind the show. But one of its most controversial victors, Rachel, did not take the bait, opting to keep her post-show life personal.

Navigating backlash and finding balance

Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser's Rachel's victory sparked controversy right away. Even trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels were taken aback by her dramatic weight loss at the live finale, and they expressed their worry on-air. The question of whether her metamorphosis encouraged unhealthy norms was disputed by the media.

Rachel talked candidly about how the criticism destroyed her self-esteem in a subsequent column for Today. She made the decision to put her health first rather than seeking approval.

She regained roughly 20 pounds over time, eventually achieving what she called a "sustainable and happy" weight. With this change, she went from performing for the audience to taking control of her health.

Building a career beyond reality TV

Many participants are brought back into the spotlight on Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser, but Rachel took a quieter approach. She worked in voice-over acting and even started a modest t-shirt company in 2015 after graduating from college in Minnesota.

As a manager of customer insights and analytics at Land O'Lakes, she has established a solid career to date. Her career and private Instagram reflect her desire to live authentically, away from the shadow of reality TV.

Rachel’s life today

In the franchise's history, Rachel Frederickson is still regarded as one of the most memorable winners. She demonstrates her resolve to preserve her privacy and concentrate on her current life by declining to participate in Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser on Netflix.

While the documentary series examines the show's effects and detractors, Rachel's story demonstrates a different reality: sometimes avoiding the limelight and quietly creating a future characterized by balance and personal development rather than a television show is the healthiest course of action.

Head to Netflix to watch Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser now.

Edited by Sezal Srivastava

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