Plot Synopsis

Twelve pairs of contestants pay a $10,000 entry fee and compete against each other for a winner-take-all grand prize, which is awarded to the team that loses the most weight. Each week, the couples will work with health professionals and fitness experts as they face grueling challenges, supersized temptations and pressure filled weigh-ins on their quest for a slimmer physique and a fatter wallet. Each pair has a relationship -- friends, spouses, co-workers, etc -- and they have a combined weight of 100+ pounds to lose.