Before appearing on the show, Chopin attempted and often failed at losing weight and keeping it off.
After his win, Chopin underwent plastic surgery to eliminate 12 pounds (5.4 kg) of excess skin.
His many interviews also appeared in such publications as The New York Times and People Magazine as well as Us Weekly.com and numerous local newspapers.
In January 2010, Chopin and his family appeared in a one-hour documentary on Discovery Health Channel titled “Confessions of a Reality Show Loser”, and discussed his weight gain since The Biggest Loser and how it has affected both him and his family.
He is still a motivational speaker at businesses and schools across the country and helps people as a certified life coach.