Maria Ventrella was a contestant on the 9th season of The Biggest Loser.
She was eliminated in week 3.
Biography[]
Maria's responsibilities to care for her disabled husband and chronically ill elderly mother have left her with absolutely no time for herself. Maria’s weight has been an ongoing issue as the latter years of her life have progressed. This is especially true after the passing of her father, who was the family’s core foundation. Maria has come to a point in her life where her weight is now hindering her capability to not only help and care for others, but also for herself. Maria hopes to set an example for all her family and friends, helping them realize how important good health is not only to oneself, but also to better care for loved ones.
Team[]
Maria and her son, Michael, are proud Italian Americans, but the traditional Italian food they prepare isn't very healthy. They hope The Biggest Loser can teach them some healthy substitutes for unhealthy traditional ingredients, so they can prove to their family and the Italian-American culture that carrying on cultural traditions doesn't have to involve continuing unhealthy eating habits.
The Biggest Loser[]
- Starting BMI: 48.2
- Starting weight: 281 lbs
- Week 1: -13 lbs
- Week 2: -10 lbs
- Week 3: -4 lbs
- Ending weight: 167 lbs
- Weight lost: 114 lbs / 40.57%
- Ending BMI: 28.7