It premiered on 2 October 2011 and concluded after 13 weeks of emission (72 daily episodes) with the grand finale, on 31 December 2011.
The winner was Marco, with a total weight loss percentage of 40.65%, equivalent to 58.6 kg (129 lb); he received a prize of €50,000.
[1] The eliminated contestant that achieved the biggest weight loss percentage – and won a prize of €25,000 – was José, with 38.08%, equivalent to 65.3 kg (144 lb).
[3] Returning from the first season were personal trainer Rui Barros,[4] nutritionist Teresa Branco,[5] and the Commando.
Season one trainer Sara Freitas was replaced by fitness instructor Conceição Gonçalves,[6] while Nuno Queiroz Ribeiro was introduced as the show's healthy cuisine chef.