# The Biggest Loser (Dutch TV series)

De Afvallers (literal translation: The Slimmers) is a Dutch reality television series which first premiered on SBS 6. The series is a spin-off of the American reality television series The Biggest Loser and the SBS 6 weight-loss series Big Diet, which was canceled after two seasons due to low ratings.

## Format

Over the course of three months, four families must lose as much weight as possible, with the winning family receiving a vacation to a distant destination (Brazil or South Africa). The show attempts to address not only weight problems, but also the psychological problems and life style changes. The participating families have a trainer to guide them through the process.

## Seasons
### Season 1

First aired 31 August 2005
* Daan (43) and Irma (37) Steenkamp with children Michael (14) and Nick (11). Coach Jessica Galle. Winner trip to Brazil.
* Frank (43) and Marianne (42) van den Broek with children Jeroen (18) and Alex (16). Coach: Mo Achahboun.
* Karel (50) and Bets (49) Huygens with children Barbara (25) and Berry (23). Coach: Imro Beuk.
* Herman (63) and Moraima (43) Neut with children Ailyne (22) and Swendy (18). Coach: Lenny Versteegden.

### Season 2

First aired 8 March 2006
* Bert (48) and Grietje (45) Bakker with children Bert (23) and Akke (20). Coach: Yneke Vocking. Winner trip to Brazil.
* Pieter (44) and Anneloes (42) Kamoen with children Bo (17) and Nick (14). Coach: Imro Beuk.
* Sylvia Berkhout (44) with children Michael (25), Laura (23) and Suzanne (18). Coach: Mo Achahboun.

### Season 3

First aired 13 September 2006
* Marco (38) and Suzy (37) van Boxtel with children Niels (9) and Narda (8). Coach: Yneke Vocking. Winner trip to South Africa.
* René (45) and Rikkie (44) de Wit with children Rénie (15) and Bart (14). Coach: Imro Beuk.
* Henri (41) and Margriet (36) with children Edward (13) and heal (11). Coach: Gianni Romme.
* Marja Mulder (50) with daughters Bianca (31), Diana (29) and Saskia (24). Coach: Barbara de Loor.
The van Boxtel family from Tilburg won the final. The children, Niels and Narda, will appear in the new movie ZOOP in South America.

### Season 4

First aired 21 February 2007
* This is a special version of the show, called De afvallers met Sterren (The Slimmers with Stars), featuring eight famous Dutch participants.
| Name | Famous for | Weight | Target Weight Loss | Coach | Actual Weight Loss | Percentage of Goal | Place |
| Mark Dakriet | De Notenclub | 160.1 kg (353 lb) | 35 kg (77 lb) | Yneke Vocking | 35.8 kg (79 lb) | 102.3% | 1 |
| Bob Offenberg | Singer | 64 kg (141 lb) | 17 kg (37 lb) | Hein Vergeer | 13.6 kg (30 lb) | 80% | 2 |
| Henk Pleket | De Havenzangers | 92.7 kg (204 lb) | 24 kg (53 lb) | Imro Beuk | 17.6 kg (39 lb) | 73.6% | 3 |
| Menno Köhler | 6pack | 166.8 kg (368 lb) | 38 kg (84 lb) | Barbara de Loor | 25.4 kg (56 lb) | 66.8% | 4 |
| Renée de Haan | Singer | 127.2 kg (280 lb) | 23 kg (51 lb) | Yneke Vocking/Imro Beuk | 13.4 kg (30 lb) | 58.3% | 5 |
| Linda Wagenmakers | Singer | 76.5 kg (169 lb) | 22 kg (49 lb) | Imro Beuk | 11.8 kg (26 lb) | 53.6% | 6 |
| Justine Pelmelay | Singer | 80.7 kg (178 lb) | 24 kg (53 lb) | Hein Vergeer | 11 kg (24 lb) | 45.8% | 7 |
| Rachel Massing | Groeten uit de Rimboe | 56.1 kg (124 lb) | 15 kg (33 lb) | Barbara de Loor | 5 kg (11 lb) | 33.8% | 8 |

### Season 5

First aired November 2007
* Entitled De Afvallers XXL with 60 families from twelve provinces and coaches Yneke Vocking, Imro Beuk and Hein Vergeer.

#### Province North Holland

First aired 13 February 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Nijmeijers.

#### Province Gelderland

First aired 20 February 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Schagen

#### Province Utrecht

First aired 27 February 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Versteeg

#### Province North Brabant

First aired 5 March 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Sprangers

#### Province Limburg

First aired 12 March 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Jansen

#### Province Overijssel

First aired 19 March 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Nijhof (from Goor)

#### Provinces Drenthe and Groningen

First aired 2 April 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Bergsma

#### Province Zeeland

First aired 9 April 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Sinke

#### Province South Holland

First aired 16 April 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Krekt

#### Province Friesland

First aired 23 April 2007
* Winner of this show was the family De Haan (from Ureterp)

#### Province Flevoland

First aired 30 April 2007
* Winner of this show was the family Van der Swaan

#### Finale

First aired 7 May 2007
* Grand prize winner: Family Nijmeijers
** Father Tinus (47) initially weighed 1 November 2007 177.6 kg (392 lb). He lost 55.5 kg (122 lb) and now weighs 122.1 kg (269 lb).
** Mother Wilma (43) initially weighed 1 November 2007 160.5 kg (354 lb). She lost 55.9 kg (123 lb) and now weighs 104.6 kg (231 lb).
** Son Jeroen (15) initially weighed 1 November 2007 137.8 kg (304 lb). He lost 53.9 kg (119 lb) and now weighs 83.9 kg (185 lb).
** Son Robin (19) initially weighed 1 November 2007 198 kg (437 lb). He lost 64.5 kg (142 lb) (a record for the program) and now weighs 133.5 kg (294 lb).