The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp

Infobox Television
show_name = The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp
format = Reality Health
network = Slice
runtime = 42-44 minutes
country = CAN
starring = Thomas Europe
Nadeen Boman
language = English
location = Vancouver
related = Bulging Brides
imdb_id = 1252622

The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp is a Canadian television show on the Slice network that puts women through an intense fitness and nutrition routine designed to help them reach a target weight in four weeks. The women are usually motivated to lose weight by a wedding or some other important upcoming event in their lives. The show stars Thomas Europe, a former CFL star turned celebrity trainer, who plays the role of the drill instructor at the bootcamp. Europe is often accompanied by Nadeen Boman, who helps the women on the show learn about nutrition.

Format

The show begins with short interviews with various women, discussing where they'd like to lose the "last 10 pounds." The last women interviewed is then introduced as the subject of the episode, with a voice over from Tommy discussing her goals and issues.

This introduction is usually followed by Tommy and Nadeen bursting into a social event and introducing themselves to the woman. They start by recording her weight, measurements, and, occasionally, body fat percentage, then Nadeen is shown cleaning out their cupboards of junk food while Tommy helps the subject pick out a target outfit (which is usually then requested two sizes smaller than the one that was picked).

The remainder of the show details the woman's struggles as she tries to lose weight. A mid-point weight-in is featured, along with graphical computer predictions of what she might look like in five-to-ten years if she does not change to a healthier lifestyle. Occasionally a "butt kick" is included in the second half of the episode, especially if the subject has been caught cheating at her diet or slacking in her exercise.

Each episode ends with a final challenge. The challenges vary from kayaking across the harbour to cycling or hiking up one of the nearby mountains to a lookout point.

Production

The show is filmed in and around the city of Vancouver [http://www.slice.ca/About/CastingCall.aspx#Last%2010%20Pounds%20Bootcamp] .

The show also airs on the Discovery Health Channel in Canada.

External links

* The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp website - http://www.slice.ca/Shows/ShowsPage.aspx?Title_ID=105451

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