[WATCH]: TEDxMindStreamAcademy - Patrick House - Pay It Forward

Before being chosen for the hit NBC show The Biggest Loser, Patrick didn't realize he had any health issues but found out he had sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and was pre-diabetic. He started his quest on the Biggest Loser Ranch in California in June where he competed and trained for three months outlasting 20 other contestants to make it to the final 3. On December 14, 2010, with the nation's eyes upon him, 28 year-old Patrick became the first Mississippian to be chosen as The Biggest Loser. He had lost a total of 181 pounds or 45.3 % of his total body weight to win the $250000 prize. Patrick has now turned his energies toward battling obesity. He is a motivational speaker and a consultant for various companies

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