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What woman does not dream of a perfect figure and admiring glances of men? Finalist Vesta Romanova managed to lose 50 kilograms and find happiness in her personal life. But what is interesting: even before participating in the project, she was not deprived of the attention of the representatives of the stronger sex. the site talked to Vesta and found out why she once weighed almost 130 kilograms, why all women need to photograph themselves naked in the mirror, and whether it is possible to lose weight at the snap of a finger.

March 2, 2016 · Text: Daria Senichkina · A photo: Instagram, Vkontakte, STS press service

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Just yesterday, this smiling, stylish girl with an unusual name could not tie her shoelaces on her sneakers without feeling dizzy, did not want to leave the house unnecessarily and lived on the principle of “food-work-food-home-food”. Today, only memories remain of that sad life.

29-year-old Vesta Romanova took part in the last year (the second season of which has already started on STS) and reached the very final, losing a cash prize of 3 million rubles to 30-year-old Pyotr Vasiliev. However, the girl, in spite of everything, considers herself the winner. Today Vesta looks great and successfully combines work and family.

Having been in the hands of professionals, the former "weighted" now willingly shares her acquired knowledge with those who need it. Romanova develops nutrition programs, helps to find the right motivation and simply charges her fans with a good mood. Although the project made a star out of the blonde, she still remains a simple, modest person who has no secrets from anyone. And if you really share your story - then without embellishment and cuts. In an exclusive interview with the site, Vesta Romanova told how wonderful life was "light".

. Why did you get so many?

Vesta Romanova: As my psychologist says, everything happened because of my personal life. And not because of her absence, but on the contrary: I tried to protect myself from relationships that, as a rule, did not end in anything good.

“I ate and gained weight in order to completely protect myself from communication with men, not to attract their attention. Which, by the way, I did not succeed.

Even when I weighed 123 kilograms, I was in great demand among the representatives of the stronger sex. And the further, the worse.

V.R.: When I was in school, we didn’t have the concept of “fat” at all. My classmates and I were very active: we didn’t sit at computers or TVs, but, on the contrary, spent all our time outside. I was an ordinary girl in the body, but not a fat one. I played a lot of sports, so I didn’t gain weight. The problems started when I broke up with a young man after seven years of relationship.

I felt great, having a weight of 110 kilograms. Only at the moment when the scales showed the number 120, she began to experience discomfort. It was hard for me to walk, turn, bend down. The worst thing is that I was lazy and I didn’t want to do anything at all. Probably, the brain also swims with fat.

“I came to work and just sat there all day. Constantly ate and hung out on the Internet. Then she returned home, ate again and went to bed. The state of an amoeba... Or a frog that sits in its swamp, croaks, and it doesn’t need anything else in this life.”

website: When did you come to the conclusion that it was time to change?

V.R.: At some point, it became completely unbearable. I bent down to tie my shoelaces and my blood pressure suddenly rose. My face was filled with blood, my head was spinning, I could not get up ... Then I realized that I needed to pull myself together and do something.

V.R.: Yes, just a couple of days later, I accidentally stumbled upon an ad for a casting in a new reality show about weight loss. I sent my application and forgot about it, because I was sure that only their own people are taken to such projects. Surprisingly, I was invited to come to the casting, where I talked with a psychologist. After that, there was a silence that lasted for more than a month. Just before the start of the filming process, I was informed that I was in the project.

website: All this time before the start of filming, did you try to lose weight on your own?

V.R.:"Oh yeah (laughs)... From time to time, like any normal woman, I was overcome by a desire to lose weight. And I immediately went for the “miracle pills”, mistakenly believing that this would help me lose weight, and quickly.”

Probably, I tried on myself all possible diets and pills. Now I understand that miracles do not happen. Regrettably, you always get rid of extra pounds very slowly. It is a pity that many do not believe and continue to stubbornly look for quick ways to part with hated fat.

website: What was and is now the main motivation for you to keep yourself in shape?

V.R.: Mirror! In general, as it turned out, many overweight people do not look at themselves in the mirror, they are afraid to be photographed and post their pictures on social networks. You know, such a good principle of protection: "I don't see it, so it doesn't exist."

“That is why a sober look at yourself from the outside can help you lose weight, and even better - a photo of yourself naked in the mirror. After all, every woman strives to be beautiful.

website: Were you upset that you didn’t win the final of the show and 3 million rubles went to another?

V.R.: And I won! She conquered herself. Money cannot measure my achievement. On the project, I was able to lose 40 kilograms, after the end of the show another 12. The main thing is that I managed to overpower myself, give up bad habits and tune in to a new life. And money ... You can always earn them - there would be a desire.

website: What weight are you now and do you plan to continue to lose weight?

V.R.: At the moment I weigh 70 kilograms, and this is my ideal weight, I feel very comfortable in it. Soon I plan to do a light drying, so that the body finally acquires a relief. After all, it used to be quite problematic.

Now I also began to observe the sleep schedule: I go to bed and wake up at the same time. By the way, I also eat by the hour. In general, I have become more disciplined, I am not late for meetings, as I used to be. I also gave up alcohol completely.

V.R.: The morning starts with breakfast. Then, if I have time, I go to the gym for strength training. In the evening, according to the cardio schedule - cycling or running.

V.R.: My approximate diet is as follows:

Breakfast: Buckwheat with milk

Snack:"Caprese" for the poor - my anti-crisis recipe (smiles). Tomatoes, cottage cheese (instead of Mozzarella), herbs, spices, half a teaspoon of olive oil

Dinner: Bean soup (beans, potatoes, onions, carrots, chicken breast), chicken with millet (baked chicken, boiled millet)

Snack: Fresh cabbage and carrot salad

Dinner: Braised chicken with vegetables (chicken breast, white cabbage, onion)

Everything is simple, tasty and low-calorie. I also follow the amount of proteins, fats and carbohydrates.

website: By the way, as far as we know, after the project, pleasant changes took place in your life in your personal life ...

V.R.: Yes, I got married. Matvey, my husband, is a man who really knows what he wants. He is an interesting conversationalist, very intelligent and well-read. I was attracted to him by the fact that he never gives up, if he takes on any business. Always completes all projects. I am probably one of the most difficult projects for him (laughs) because Matvey sought my favor for a long time.

“My husband is my motivation to get better. After all, it was he who drew me into the world of cycling, introduced me to his circle of friends, introduced me to new people. For his sake, every day I try to become a little better, because next to me is the right, principled and a little stubborn man.

website: Did marriage change you?

V.R.: Before Matthew, my life was incomplete. Previously, I actively stuffed tattoos into which I laid a special meaning. Thus, I tried to attract into my life everything that I lacked so much: happiness, health, material well-being, peace of mind, love. And all the time I was “swinging” like a pendulum from side to side, although I wanted stability and calmness.

“Matvey became my weight on the second scale. He is the one who always finds the right words. Even my outbursts of anger (and I am a rather emotional person) my husband “extinguishes”, without doing anything special for this. He has a lot of energy."

By the way, betraying Petya (during the reality show “Weighted People”, Vesta Romanova began dating a project participant and future winner, Pyotr Vasiliev. Both had serious intentions, the couple even planned to get married, but in the end, Peter cheated on Vesta and went to another, - approx. site ) I survived only thanks to Matthew. He was there all the time, helping me not to give up, not to break under the yoke of gossip that crawled when everything opened up. Now, of course, I regret that I put my relationship on display. But then my husband appeared in my life. So, it was not all in vain.

V.R.: My most important project for today is a sanatorium in Sochi for those who want to lose weight. We opened it together with Vlad Ushakov, a participant in the first season of the show "Weighted People". We have selected an excellent team of specialists - nutritionists, psychologists, trainers. I lead the project as a trainer-administrator. In our program - 21 days of rest, sports, needlework, excursions and, of course, the fight against excess weight. I'm sure it will be fun!

? You didn't study to be a coach, after all.

V.R.: Yes, I'm not a professional, but I have a lot of experience. I have experienced various types of diets, workouts and I know what can be more effective. Therefore, I willingly share with everyone the knowledge that I received on the “Weighted People” project.

"I like to help people. It's nice to know that someone can benefit from your advice."

website: What would you wish to our readers who want to lose weight?

V.R.: Work on yourself. Look in the mirror more often. Do not be afraid to criticize yourself, soberly evaluate your figure. Indulgence will not lead to anything good. In order to become slimmer, you need to act: do not skip workouts, eat right, keep a sleep schedule.

Always strive for the best and never give up! Even if you are in physical pain or have lost only one hundred grams in a week, do not stop! And most importantly - a varied diet. If you sit on the same chicken with buckwheat, breakdowns are inevitable. So indulge in delicious treats. Sometimes it is possible to cheer up!

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website remembered the participants of the most interesting shows and found out how their life turned out after the project.

"Weighted people" / Season 1 / Pyotr Vasiliev

Peter came to the program with a weight of 155 kg and, dropping 57.9 kg, left as a winner with a prize of 2.5 million rubles. Now Peter weighs 125 kg, at the amateur level he is engaged in crossfit. He recently took part in the Russian Ninja show on Channel One, but did not pass the qualifying round. AT instagram Peter commented on his today's weight: "I ate too much, now I'm trying to return to normal shape."

"Weighted people" / Season 2 / Timur Bikbulatov

Timur Bikbulatov won the 2nd season of the show. He completed his participation in the project with a weight of 94 kg ( losing weight as a result, by 53.7 kg, which amounted to 36.2% of the initial weight), then in a few months he lost weight to 80 kg, but Timur was not very comfortable with this weight, so he returned to normal at 87 kg. Timur took up coaching. AT instagram account he shares the results of his wards, and also motivates all those who want to lose weight.

"Boys" / Season 1 / Yulia Kovaleva

Julia became the winner of the 1st season of the show. She was presented with a gold brooch "Lady's School" and a cash prize of 500 thousand rubles. At the moment, the girl maintains a blog "about transformation and finding yourself", in which You can read interesting and motivating posts. At the same time, he takes part in the filming of various projects of the Pyatnitsa TV channel. Julia removes her tattoos and remains as feminine as the project made her.

"Minute of Glory" / Season 1 / Maxim Tokaev

"People's Artist" / Season 1 / Alexey Goman

After winning the show "People's Artist" Alexei also took part in the show "Dancing with the Stars", where he took 3rd place. In 2010, he was awarded the orders "Young Talent of Russia - Charoite Star" and "Service to Art" of the 1st degree ("Golden Star"). After 8 years of marriage, Alexey married his colleague, Maria Zaitseva, and in 2012 the couple had a daughter, Alexandrina. In 2013, the couple parted ways, but Alexey continues to support Maria in her career and does not stop communicating with her daughter. He, as always, cannot imagine his life without composing songs and filming videos. Instagram is full of cool “sketches”: listen, it's a hit!

"The Bachelor" / Season 1 / Evgeny Levchenko

Before the start of the project, Eugene was paired with Victoria Koblenko. They say that he wanted to propose to the girl, but she chose to go to Hollywood. Long-distance relationships did not suit the football player, and he went to the show to look for the one who could give him family happiness. In "The Bachelor" he chose Olesya Ermakova, but life in different countries and constant flights did not last long - only 9 months. Eugene resumed relations with Victoria. In October 2015, he released the biographical book "LEV" in Dutch. And in August 2016, the couple had their first child, who was named Kiy. Today Eugene, Victoria and their son live in Amsterdam.

"The Bachelor" / Season 2 / Maxim Chernyavsky

At the end of the project, Maxim Chernyavsky chose Maria Drigola, but their union ended almost immediately: the girl did not manage to move to her chosen one for personal reasons. And 3 years ago, Anastasia Reshetova, Timati's ex-girlfriend, introduced Maxim to Daria Sidorova. Not so long ago, Daria gave birth to Maxim's daughter, but the couple never entered into a legal marriage. He also brings up a daughter from a previous marriage with Anna Sedokova.

MasterChef / Season 1 / Rafael Kazumyan

Petr Vasilyev became the winner of the show "Weighted People" on the STS TV channel.

3 heroes reached the final - Petr Vasiliev from the Kaliningrad region, Vesta Romanova from St. Petersburg and Maxim Nekrylov from Nizhny Novgorod.
According to the results of the final weigh-in, Petr Vasilyev became the winner of the show and the cash prize of 2,500,000 rubles.

In total, the young man lost 57.9 kg or 37.35%.

It's been a year since filming ended. Peter turned out to be worthy of the title of winner - after the project, he did not return to old habits, and training and healthy eating became part of his new life. In addition, with another participant in the show, Maxim Nekrylov, they organized the group "I can do everything."

Peter Vasilyev spoke about his life after the project, popularity and plans for the future in an interview with the STS television channel. Anyone could ask their question to Peter inofficial group of the reality show "Weighted People".

— Petya, did the project push you to do something else in your life, did it give you more confidence?

“In fact, I didn’t even expect so many new interests to appear. Of course, before participating in the show, I understood: if I manage to lose weight, my horizons will expand. But I did not realize how colossally everything would change! I have competed in CrossFit several times. At home in Kaliningrad, out of fifteen participants, he showed the eighth result. And I don't want to stop there. I plan to graduate from a specialized institution where I can get a medical education in order to become a coach.

- Are there any difficulties in communicating with people now?

— No difficulties. First, there is nothing wrong with people recognizing me. Secondly, this is not a finger-pointing: "Look what a fat and ugly person is walking." And, on the contrary: "Look how much he has achieved and how great he looks." I am pleased to be an example for others. For example, one mother wrote that she could not force her son to take a walk on the street and work out with the guys on the sports ground. After showing the program, she could not drive the child home! Now the boy has an active mobile life.

When I have time, I always answer. Everyone who is for a healthy lifestyle is on the same wavelength with me, these are my like-minded people. Before, I didn’t realize how important it is to share information with people. I would like to hold a meeting in Kaliningrad to talk live.

- Would you like to meet again with the participants of the show "Weighted People"?

- I have a huge number of emotions associated with them, which are divided into positive and negative. We have overcome difficulties together, and, of course, I am in favor of seeing each other.

- Do you keep in touch with someone after the project?

- I communicate with a good half of the participants on social networks and by phone. We constantly keep in touch with Maxim and Vesta. We are united by common interests — various sports projects. I communicate with Mitya Kudryavtsev, sometimes online with Anya Grivkova, Vlad and others.

- Do you have a dream?

- Maxim and I created the group "I can do anything." I would like this movement to grow into an annual sports festival where everyone can take part. Including people with disabilities. We want to show that any person, to the best of his physical abilities, can develop and become better.

— What did you do in your free time on the project?

We were completely limited: we didn't even have a TV. And to be honest, I belong to a small category of participants who could not afford to rest. Those who allowed themselves this did not reach the end. For all the time on the project there were several walks around the territory of the house, which, by the way, has a large area. And yet it was a movement.

— Did you at the beginning of the project have a desire to quit everything and not change?

The first two weeks were the hardest for me. But I was always guided by the thought: if I give up now, it means that fate made a mistake on my account. Several thousand came to the casting, and only eighteen lucky ones were given a chance. I couldn't afford to feel sorry for myself because it might never happen again. And he understood that he had to go through this path from beginning to end.

- What is the most valuable advice you received from the coaches on the project?

- Everything that Denis and Ira said is mega professional recommendations. But most of all I remember this: if you want to feel sorry for yourself in training, then this is a signal - you need to double the load.

- How much do you weigh now?

- 104 kilograms. Everyone knows that muscle weighs much more than fat. (At the final, Peter weighed 97.1 kg - approx. ed.) These are completely different criteria - now I evaluate myself not by weight, but by appearance, endurance, amount of muscle mass, by the time for which I do the training complex. Now I feel great!

How did you deal with the problem of sagging skin?

- When you lose weight extremely, it is immediately visible, especially in the areas of the abdomen and arms. I encountered this problem only after the project. Returning home, I went to the procedures, where I was given body wraps and massages. After reinforcing the effect in the gym.

— Do you have friends who are overweight, to whom you showed by your example that everything is possible, motivated them to go in for sports?

- During the time that I am outside the project, several people from my environment have achieved good results. The most minimal effect is 12 kg, and the maximum is 20. For example, one of my friends lost weight from 86 to 68 kg. Everything happened evenly: proper nutrition, sports three times a week, swimming pool, plus my recommendations. I am not an expert, but I can advise something. It all depends on the desire! For example, Olesya Smirnova did not stay long on the project, but we see that after that she achieved her goal. And this is a completely different Olesya.

- How do you eat now?

- I was afraid that I would return, and it would be difficult to resist the sweet. But soon I realized that there is no predilection. To avoid fat deposits, I completely excluded sweets, preservatives and products with chemical additives. I try to follow all the advice that I received on the project. My morning begins with a hearty breakfast: porridge or yeast-free bread, oven-baked chicken, or sandwiches or a light salad. Everything that we ate in the show, only in different proportions. I eat about 1800-2200 calories per day: I eat small portions four to five times a day.

- Advice for those who are losing weight from Peter: how to cope with temptations during feasts, holidays, corporate parties?

“It's a matter of choice. If you want to be beautiful and slim, you must understand: if you have a predisposition to be overweight, you need to limit yourself. Nobody says you can't eat anything. You can choose what suits you best: light salads or low-fat foods.

- If you were on the other side of the screen, who would you root for?

- I have thought about this and analyzed it many times, because I know all the participants well, I know who they really are. Most likely, for those with whom he reached the final: for Mitya, Maxim, Vesta, Vlad, Anya and Oksana.

— What is the most valuable lesson you learned on the project?

- I was taken away for 120 days, thus, as if they crossed out my entire biography and completely rebooted my brain. I came back a completely different person, as if reborn.

The main thing I would like to convey to people is that you need to move and spend as much energy and calories as you consume. Before the project, I did not have such an understanding. Now I know why weight is gaining, why people feel sorry for themselves, why they don’t realize that they have gained 20-30 kg. And most importantly, they not only explained to us how this happened, but also helped us fix the problem.

— Have your relationships with family, friends and colleagues changed after the project?

- Relatives also remained close people. But their attitude to food has changed: I no longer see fried potatoes, sausages, sausages on the table. Now everything is baked in the oven. A very revealing moment: when my mother first visited me, she weighed 115 kg, but in the final - already 103. After my return home, her weight dropped over 90 kg.

With a friend, I have more common interests. He is an athlete, he swings, and now I do crossfit. And now we are constantly exchanging experience.

— What advice can you give to the participants of the second season of the “Weighted People” project?

“I want them to understand that this is a one-way road. It doesn't matter who wins. If you have embarked on this path, you need to go through it. The person who reaches the end will change his life. After that, many things will become available: you can safely buy clothes in stores, drive a car. There will be a huge amount of entertainment in life, and thousands of pleasures will become possible.

How are your relationships with the opposite sex now?

— During the project, I had a warm relationship with Vesta. Many believe that everything was for the sake of ratings. In fact, when a man and a woman find themselves in a closed space, this can happen. After the end of "Weighted People" we decided to remain friends. Now we have common interests related to sports. And soon after returning home, I met a beautiful girl. I didn’t even think that everything would turn out so wonderfully. Now we live together, and we have joint plans for life. I understand that, apart from her, I do not need anyone.

- Did life become easier after the project?

- This is a completely new life, its different awareness and understanding. Such a thrill! Previously, everything was a burden: a bad mood, poor physical condition, constant depression. Now I enjoy everything, and for this I am grateful to the creators of the show "Weighted People" and those people who worked with me.

Julia Kovalchuk about Peter's victory on the project "Weighted People":

- I think that many viewers, coaches and everyone who was involved in this project understood that in the end the main battle was fought between Peter and Maxim. Exactly as much as they were rivals, they also helped each other in the struggle. Until the last moment of weighing, no one, including me, knew that Petya would win. I understood that the result could differ by some hundredths of a gram, so I, just like the participants, stood on the stage with bated breath and waited for who would be the winner. And the fact that Petya became him is fair and deserved. I perfectly saw how he broke himself, gave all his strength to the Weighted People project and his victory. I don’t know what was primary in his urges - the desire to win, lose weight or earn money, but, in any case, he did it with dignity!

The completion of the Weighted People project has changed the lives of many participants. After the project participants went through such a difficult path, many of them received a second chance for a normal life. After the end of the show, these people returned home, and all the same temptations that could lead to weight gain appeared. Participants under the terms of the contract did not have the right to post their photos on social networks. The main reason to take part in this show was due to the fact that being overweight interfered with arranging a personal life, or destroying a family.

Life after the project Weighted people of Vesta Romanova

Vesta Romanova herself comes from St. Petersburg. The height of the participant is 170 cm, and the weight is 123 kg. At the final weigh-in, Vesta weighed 83 kg, and after the project she followed all the recommendations and took care of herself, and was able to lose another 10 kg. At the moment, Vesta is making plans to become a fashion designer soon.

On the project, Vesta Romanova began an affair with finalist Pyotr Vasiliev, everyone was waiting for the continuation and believed in this couple, but fate decreed otherwise. After the end of the project, each of the participants returned to their hometowns. There was an agreement that Vesta would move in with Peter, and during the time they were apart, he would arrange comfort for living together. But after almost a month, the relationship changed. Petya admitted that when he arrived home he met a girl and fell in love with her.

Vesta was very upset by this separation, because not long before the start of the project, her beloved betrayed her and married her best friend.

After all the experience, Vesta found a good coach, continued to eat right, take care of herself. Currently, she has a loved one who appreciates and loves Vesta.

Being on the project, Vesta watched very carefully how the presenter was dressed. I was interested in which company, in which stores you can buy. And then luck happened, in St. Petersburg they opened a store of exactly that clothes, and they offered Vesta a job as a manager. She agreed, but there is one dream, and that is to produce her own clothes. Currently taking courses in sketching.

Life after the project "Weighted People" by Maxim Nekrylov

Maxim Nekrylov is from Nizhny Novgorod with a height of 187 cm and a weight of 176 kg. At the final weigh-in, the result was 113 kg.

After the end of the project, having returned home, I bought a new wardrobe, since the old one was too big. The second action was buying a gym membership. Despite all efforts, Maxim now weighs 125 kg.

When communicating with Maxim, he said that he had gained some weight due to his muscle mass. During the whole time after the project, she adheres to proper nutrition, goes in for sports every day, both in the gym and at home.

After the project, when Maxim returned home, he fell just at the time when perestroika took place, and it was not entirely easy to find a job. At the moment, she works in one of the gyms in her native city, but she plans to find a decent job, perhaps return to military service.

Life after the project "Weighted People" by Pyotr Vasiliev

Pyotr Vasiliev, originally from Kaliningrad, height 184 cm, at the first weigh-in, the weight was 155 kg. At the final weigh-in, the weight was 97 kg. Petr Vasilyev became the winner of the show "Weighted People".

The main prize of the show is 2.5 million rubles, which the winner plans to spend on moving to the capital. After all, with Moscow there will be more chances for the realization of your dream. People are in similar situations and are afraid to change something, so Peter plans to help such people.

At the moment, Peter goes in for sports, and takes part in many competitions. The finalist weighed 97 kg at the end of the project, and now his weight is 104 kg.

First of all, after the end of the project, Peter bought his favorite car. Peter's future plans are to complete his specialized studies at a medical school in order to work as a trainer.

On August 8, the STS channel showed the finale of the first season reality show "Weighted people". The winner of the project and the owner of an impressive amount of 2,500,000 rubles became Petr Vasiliev from Kaliningrad, who during the project managed to throw off 57.9 kg!

It's been a year since filming ended. Peter turned out to be worthy of the title of winner - after the project, he did not return to old habits, and training and healthy eating became part of his new life. In addition, with another participant in the show, Maxim Nekrylov, they organized the group "I can do everything."

Peter Vasilyev spoke about his life after the project, popularity and plans for the future in an interview with the STS television channel. Anyone could ask their question to Peter in official group of the reality show "Weighted People".

— Petya, did the project push you to do something else in your life, did it give you more confidence?

“In fact, I didn’t even expect so many new interests to appear. Of course, before participating in the show, I understood: if I manage to lose weight, my horizons will expand. But I did not realize how colossally everything would change! I have competed in CrossFit several times. At home in Kaliningrad, out of fifteen participants, he showed the eighth result. And I don't want to stop there. I plan to graduate from a specialized institution where I can get a medical education in order to become a coach.

- Are there any difficulties in communicating with people now?

— No difficulties. First, there is nothing wrong with people recognizing me. Secondly, this is not a finger-pointing: "Look what a fat and ugly person is walking." And, on the contrary: "Look how much he has achieved and how great he looks." I am pleased to be an example for others. For example, one mother wrote that she could not force her son to take a walk on the street and work out with the guys on the sports ground. After showing the program, she could not drive the child home! Now the boy has an active mobile life.

When I have time, I always answer. Everyone who is for a healthy lifestyle is on the same wavelength with me, these are my like-minded people. Before, I didn’t realize how important it is to share information with people. I would like to hold a meeting in Kaliningrad to talk live.

- Would you like to meet again with the participants of the show "Weighted People"?

- I have a huge number of emotions associated with them, which are divided into positive and negative. We have overcome difficulties together, and, of course, I am in favor of seeing each other.

- Do you keep in touch with someone after the project?

- I communicate with a good half of the participants on social networks and by phone. We constantly keep in touch with Maxim and Vesta. We are united by common interests — various sports projects. I communicate with Mitya Kudryavtsev, sometimes online with Anya Grivkova, Vlad and others.

- Do you have a dream?

- Maxim and I created the group "I can do anything." I would like this movement to grow into an annual sports festival where everyone can take part. Including people with disabilities. We want to show that any person, to the best of his physical abilities, can develop and become better.

— What did you do in your free time on the project?

We were completely limited: we didn't even have a TV. And to be honest, I belong to a small category of participants who could not afford to rest. Those who allowed themselves this did not reach the end. For all the time on the project there were several walks around the territory of the house, which, by the way, has a large area. And yet it was a movement.

— Did you at the beginning of the project have a desire to quit everything and not change?

The first two weeks were the hardest for me. But I was always guided by the thought: if I give up now, it means that fate made a mistake on my account. Several thousand came to the casting, and only eighteen lucky ones were given a chance. I couldn't afford to feel sorry for myself because it might never happen again. And he understood that he had to go through this path from beginning to end.

- What is the most valuable advice you received from the coaches on the project?

- Everything that Denis and Ira said is mega professional recommendations. But most of all I remember this: if you want to feel sorry for yourself in training, then this is a signal - you need to double the load.

- How much do you weigh now?

- 104 kilograms. Everyone knows that muscle weighs much more than fat. (At the final, Peter weighed 97.1 kg - approx. ed.) These are completely different criteria - now I evaluate myself not by weight, but by appearance, endurance, amount of muscle mass, by the time for which I do the training complex. Now I feel great!

How did you deal with the problem of sagging skin?

- When you lose weight extremely, it is immediately visible, especially in the areas of the abdomen and arms. I encountered this problem only after the project. Returning home, I went to the procedures, where I was given body wraps and massages. After reinforcing the effect in the gym.

— Do you have friends who are overweight, to whom you showed by your example that everything is possible, motivated them to go in for sports?

- During the time that I am outside the project, several people from my environment have achieved good results. The most minimal effect is 12 kg, and the maximum is 20. For example, one of my friends lost weight from 86 to 68 kg. Everything happened evenly: proper nutrition, sports three times a week, swimming pool, plus my recommendations. I am not an expert, but I can advise something. It all depends on the desire! For example, Olesya Smirnova did not stay long on the project, but we see that after that she achieved her goal. And this is a completely different Olesya.

- How do you eat now?

- I was afraid that I would return, and it would be difficult to resist the sweet. But soon I realized that there is no predilection. To avoid fat deposits, I completely excluded sweets, preservatives and products with chemical additives. I try to follow all the advice that I received on the project. My morning begins with a hearty breakfast: porridge or yeast-free bread, oven-baked chicken, or sandwiches or a light salad. Everything that we ate in the show, only in different proportions. I eat about 1800-2200 calories per day: I eat small portions four to five times a day.

- Advice for those who are losing weight from Peter: how to cope with temptations during feasts, holidays, corporate parties?

“It's a matter of choice. If you want to be beautiful and slim, you must understand: if you have a predisposition to be overweight, you need to limit yourself. Nobody says you can't eat anything. You can choose what suits you best: light salads or low-fat foods.

- If you were on the other side of the screen, who would you root for?

- I have thought about this and analyzed it many times, because I know all the participants well, I know who they really are. Most likely, for those with whom he reached the final: for Mitya, Maxim, Vesta, Vlad, Anya and Oksana.

— What is the most valuable lesson you learned on the project?

- I was taken away for 120 days, thus, as if they crossed out my entire biography and completely rebooted my brain. I came back a completely different person, as if reborn.

The main thing I would like to convey to people is that you need to move and spend as much energy and calories as you consume. Before the project, I did not have such an understanding. Now I know why weight is gaining, why people feel sorry for themselves, why they don’t realize that they have gained 20-30 kg. And most importantly, they not only explained to us how this happened, but also helped us fix the problem.

— Have your relationships with family, friends and colleagues changed after the project?

- Relatives also remained close people. But their attitude to food has changed: I no longer see fried potatoes, sausages, sausages on the table. Now everything is baked in the oven. A very revealing moment: when my mother first visited me, she weighed 115 kg, but in the final - already 103. After my return home, her weight dropped over 90 kg.

With a friend, I have more common interests. He is an athlete, he swings, and now I do crossfit. And now we are constantly exchanging experience.

— What advice can you give to the participants of the second season of the “Weighted People” project?

“I want them to understand that this is a one-way road. It doesn't matter who wins. If you have embarked on this path, you need to go through it. The person who reaches the end will change his life. After that, many things will become available: you can safely buy clothes in stores, drive a car. There will be a huge amount of entertainment in life, and thousands of pleasures will become possible.

How are your relationships with the opposite sex now?

— During the project, I had a warm relationship with Vesta. Many believe that everything was for the sake of ratings. In fact, when a man and a woman find themselves in a closed space, this can happen. After the end of "Weighted People" we decided to remain friends. Now we have common interests related to sports. And soon after returning home, I met a beautiful girl. I didn’t even think that everything would turn out so wonderfully. Now we live together, and we have joint plans for life. I understand that, apart from her, I do not need anyone.

- Did life become easier after the project?

- This is a completely new life, its different awareness and understanding. Such a thrill! Previously, everything was a burden: a bad mood, poor physical condition, constant depression. Now I enjoy everything, and for this I am grateful to the creators of the show "Weighted People" and those people who worked with me.

Julia Kovalchuk about Peter's victory on the project "Weighted People":

- I think that many viewers, coaches and everyone who was involved in this project understood that in the end the main battle was fought between Peter and Maxim. Exactly as much as they were rivals, they also helped each other in the struggle. Until the last moment of weighing, no one, including me, knew that Petya would win. I understood that the result could differ by some hundredths of a gram, so I, just like the participants, stood on the stage with bated breath and waited for who would be the winner. And the fact that Petya became him is fair and deserved. I perfectly saw how he broke himself, gave all his strength to the Weighted People project and his victory. I don’t know what was primary in his urges - the desire to win, lose weight or earn money, but, in any case, he did it with dignity!