Aaron Mokhtar’s ‘Biggest’ changes
As the only Malaysian on the final leg of The Biggest Loser Asia, Aaron Mokhtar has changed a lot – but in good ways.
For starters, he’s shed weight. Okay. A lot of weight.
Initially weighing 159 kg, 30-year-old Aaron has already lost as much as 46 kg overall (as of the last weigh-in) in about three months time.
Second, he now knows more about food than the average Joe – and he’s not hesitant to share his new-found knowledge to fellow weight-watchers.
“It’s not how much you eat but what you eat,” Aaron explains.
When in the past, he used to eat anything, Aaron says this has changed. “I’ve learned about calories…I am eating healthier now. And because I am eating healthier, my family is eating healthier too.”
Of course, losing weight isn’t an easy task, even for someone like Aaron who used to have an active lifestyle.
So what keeps Aaron going? One word. Family.
‘I have been blessed. I have a lot of weight to lose. (Although) I was never faced with a brick wall…it is hard to be away from my family, but that is also what motivates me.”
But for Aaron, being on the show has changed him in other ways as well.
“My weight used to dictate my way of life,” Aaron shares. “I used to wear black all the time – not because it was my favourite colour, but because it made me feel better. I don’t want to get to that point ever again. “
“The show has definitely changed the people in the show but it’s not about winning or losing. It’s about winning and getting a bonus. “
Bonus, indeed. But is Aaron going to win the show? We’ll soon find out. But even then, it’s clear that he’s already a winner.
PS. We also have Sarimah Ibrahim here. She has been asking questions about health on Yahoo! Answers Malaysia in the last few weeks. This is her seventh question. What are other cooking methods that will make tasty chicken breasts without the guilt?
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good luck n congratulations for your lost weight…but now, i take Herbalife is food nutrition..i’m still maintain…tq Herbalife…HERBALIFE is a No.1 food Nutrition in the world…
May Allah bless You and your family… and good luck for the final
congrates aaron….we know u can do it…. malalaysia boleh……..!!!!
Congrats Aaron. You’ve been an inspiration to all of us.We are proud of you. May Allah bless you. Good luck in the finale
I hope u can be the winner in the contest and be the winner in losing weight. Keep it up!
Congrats for your final and watch out every food that we’ve to take in our everyday’s life.
what a motivation TBL Asia has been..such a blessing to be joining a team of people that is concern about their health but never had such opportunity and support by great trainers..I BELIEVE YOU CAN DO IT AARON!..GO ALL THE WAY MAN!!
all the best for u …… i hope that u can be my inspiration in losing weight…… here’s from singapore for u
gud luck and all the best to u…aaron
Good Luck Aaron, hope you can be 1st Biggest Loser Asia winner
yep, you can do it! prove to the world that MALAYSIA Boleh! good luck for the final and don’t forget to pray to ALLAH. insyaAllah you’ll success. ^,^
congrats…good luck on the finale..yes..malaysia boleh!!!
Congrats !! Aaron, Watch the program since day 1.
You are the dark horse to win.
Malaysia Boleh, U Boleh !!!
Dear Aaron, congratulation for your grand finale. Do your very very best of exercise. Hopefully your are NO 1.
You can do it! All the best!!!
Good luck for the final. Even if u lose..you’re still a winner. U lost a lot of weight! The money thing is just a little bonus if u win. Puasa lah.. hope u or carlos win. i hate the indon fella though..
Go bro!!!!. Make Malaysian a winner
best of luck..
With regards to Shah’s comments on HERBALIFE, I’m a Certified Nutritionist by the Open University of Malaysia. I don’t agree with the ways HERBALIFE uses for weight loss. My friends have been on it, and yes they lost a lot of weight within 1-2 months but the problem is they look old and weak. This drastic change is due to the meal replacement program they paid RM600 – RM1,200 per month for.
What happened was they replaced 2 meals per day, hoping to “cheat” the body into thinking it’s food that they are taking. Question to Shah is: what happens when you stop taking it? Answer: Your body prepares itself for a slower metabolism rate, meaning the food takes slower to process and thus, stores as fat faster!!
There is no magic “pill” if you want to lose weight and look healthy. You have to have a good cardio workout/exercise to keep your heart muscle pumping well.
Please do not be conned by these direct selling shortcuts to weight loss and feeling healthy.
Don’t mean to offend anyone but the truth is the truth.
may allah bless you and your family…good luck….
Congrates Aaron, i would say, it should be best winners, all those who took part have won one way or the other, Sihat sepanjang Hayat.
AARON THE ONLY WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT IS BY FASTING. SO START TODAY. YOU MUCH WIN THE GAME FOR MALAYSIA.
aaron, the biggest loser series changed my life, because last year after watching the first season i joined a gym. i don’t have a personal trainer, so the amount lost is small, but the main thing is i love going to the gym and i love the feeling that i’m doing the right thing. when the biggest loser asia started, i never miss an episode. and i’m rooting for u for the final. do us proud. good luck!
work hard and pray hard Aaron, Insya Allah you can be the winner
make Malaysia proud!!!!
Go bro and always remember that there is NO MERCY.
Congrats Aaron….good luck…
wish u the best..good luck!
best of luck to u…doesn’t matter who’s going to win but for malaysian u’re already the winner…..stay cool and stay healthy ….
Salam Aaron ….
Terlebih dahulu saya ucapkan TAHNIAH diatas kejayaan menjadi Finale The Bissest Losser Asia pertama. Bagi saya ianya bukan sahaja kebanggaan kepada Aaron dan keluarga malahan ianya juga kebanggaan kepada seluruh rakyat Malaysia, terutama saya yang begitu teruja apabila melihat kekurangan 45 kg dalam masa 3 bulan … sesungguhnya program ini memberi motivasi kepada semua orang yang mempunyai masalah berat … Sebagai Ikon Malaysia, saya mencadangkan kepada Aaron agar mencadangklan kepada Kerajaan Malaysia dibawah Kementerian Kesihatan agar mengadakan program seperti ini kepada rakyat Malaysia yang emnghadapi masalah berat badan berlebihan …
Congratulation Aaron! Is had being long journey for u. i am so impress of your determination. Always remember weight losing is a journey NOT a destination! Enjoy the journey and stay healthy!
p/s: supplement do helps but DO NOT relied on it.
Congrats on being a finalist. It’s not about winning but about being in control of your health. Many malaysians have health problem but are too shy or too stupid to admit. i’ll be the first to admit. i’m a bit overweight. i’ve paid thousands to slimming companies but the results are slow but due to my lack of committment and time. the other problem is I LOVE TO EAT. It would be great if Aaron can share basic practical info on how to loose those unwanted fat without strainous exercises as seen in ABL.
GO,GO,GO…..you can do it.
Yes, I believe all Malaysian is behind you.
Go Aaron..you can do it. Let Malaysian proud of you.
Congrates to Carlo as well..he had changed a lot.
Congrates Aaron… hope u will be the First Biggest Looser Asia…
All the best!!!
All the best to you Aaron. We’re ardent fans of the show – hubby (Anthony), son (coincidently named Aaron) & daughter (Ashley)
Good 4 u Aaron! All the very best for the final….
To Rahmah: Please spell your country’s name properly. It’s MALAYSIA.
To Aaron, all the best in the coming weigh in and please do not stop because this is just the beginning of the rest of your life! Rock on!
i took herbalife too and still going to the my fitness first gym…now i lose 20++kg now….
aaron…all the best to u, may allah bless n protect u! amin!!!
congratulations aaron, keep up your good work dont give up.
Bro,
You must be careful with Martha.
She knocked out Kevin.
She knocked out Tony and
She also knocked out the other girl.
If you are no careful, she can also knock you out
lookin good buddy! but make sure its not just for the competition. dont be like those past biggest loser winners who gained back all the pounds once race is over.
hai…aaron good luck 2 u.i also try to loose weight but i still can’t reduce my weight.i’m give up now.pls giv me some motivate…
Salam… go go go aaron… agreeed u are what you eat..
Aaron, where are you gonna jog/run/work out this weekend? KLCC park? Me and some homies wanna run with ya..Give some support!
Anyway, you did good. Good luck!! God Bless!
Go Aaron. Go be the biggest loser & grab that price! Malaysia Boleh! Aaron Boleh!
Hello Aaron, Congratulations on your success! Keep a steady course in the next few months and smile, smile, smile. Thinking of you in Pennsylvania.
Aaron is my hero, I hope to meet him one day
Wow. http://www.yanswersblogmy.com rcoks.
Hi Aaron,
I watched you on every show and the changes you have to your weight. I am proud a Malaysia is in the finals.
Anyway, losing the final is nothing but winning your ownself is important and you done it. All best Aaron.
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