"It's just amazing to know that you can do it," Meyer said. He started at 425 pounds, and now weighs 277.

He says his entire life has changed. Now he works out daily, has energy to play with his two young daughters, and his whole family now eats healthier. Even Jim's wife says her life has done a complete 180 since the competition started.

"Just how much happier everyone is. Just to be able to get outdoors and do things. We're very excited and much happier," Jim's wife Julie Meyer said.

Kathleen Brown came in a very, very close second. She went from 183 pounds to 119. She too, lost over 34 percent of her total body weight, by eating right and exercising daily..

"My kids have discovered that fish isn't all bad. In fact, they quite like it, and sometimes even prefer it over pizza," Brown said of the changes in her family's diet.

The competition even helped Kathleen's husband Bruce lose 10 pounds. Now that the competition is over, Kathleen says she'll focus once again on her house.

"It's never been messier, so I've got a lot of work to do. Now I have to do a home makeover," Kathleen said.

Winner Jim Meyer says he doesn't know what he'll do with his estimated $25,000 cash prize, but says he will continue his healthy lifestyle.

"Six months ago, I thought, I can hardly wait for this to end. And now all of the sudden this ends, and it's not an end, it's a new beginning," Meyer said.

Parker's Place Gym owner Kevin Ellis says his Biggest Loser competition was so successful that he plans to hold another competition next year. He is looking for applicants.

If you are interested in becoming a contestant, log onto Ellis' Web site at www.parkersfitness.com.

Or you can call Kevin Ellis at Parker's Place gym at 262-567-0362.