THE BIGGEST LOSER -- Episode 901-- Pictured: (l-r) Patti, Stephanie -- NBC Photo: Trae Patton

When Patti Anderson asked the contestants on The Biggest Loser to send her home instead of her daughter Stephanie, the gang obliged. It may have seemed like a major sacrifice, but Patti was confident she’d continue to lose weight on her own.

Patti tells HollywoodOutbreak.com that’s exactly what’s happened, too.  In fact, the plan now is to be the biggest loser…after leaving the show. To hear Patti tell it, her support from friends and family has kept her on track easily, even through the more difficult time…the dreaded holiday season.

The byproduct from shedding  those pounds and regular exercise is that her health has improved (from nine different meds a day down to two).

And, despite having to expose herself - really expose herself - on national television, Patti would do it all again - and encourages others struggling with weight and health issues to take the risk.

Click onto media bars for:

Patti’s reasons for asking to get booted from the competition.

Patti’s gratitude of her fellow contestants honoring her wishes.

Patti’s account of her health changes since beginning on The Biggest Loser.

Why Patti believes the trainers have to push the heck out of the contestants.

What it was like to expose so much skin on The Biggest Loser - and why it was important for motivation.

The Biggest Loser airs tonight, 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.