Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back explained
Genre: | Reality |
Country: | United States |
Language: | English |
Num Seasons: | 2 |
Num Episodes: | 22 |
Network: | Style |
Executive Producer: | - Beverley Doyle
- Katie Buchanan
- Paul Stead
- Renee Simon
- Ruth Rafidi
- Sally Miles
|
Company: | - Daisybeck Productions
- Passion Distribution
|
Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back is an American reality television series on Style. The series debuted on August 9, 2010.[1] The second season premiered on March 7, 2011.[2] The mid-season finale aired on April 25, 2011.[3] The second half of season 2 premiered on October 19, 2011.[4]
Premise
The series shares the stories of various overweight teenagers who are enrolled at Wellspring Academies, and looks at their quest to lose weight.[5]
Cast
Students
- Tanisha Mitchell (Harrod) - Age 18 - Suitland, Maryland
- Terinna Cypress - Age 18 - Clewiston, Florida
- Miranda Nichols - Age 18 - Oakton, Virginia
- Emily Hodge - Age 12 - Raleigh, North Carolina
- Scotty Basso - Age 13 - Athens, Illinois
- Rachel Qualley - Age 14 - Groton, Connecticut
- Carsyn Nash - Age 18 - Warrenton, Virginia
- Hayley Bailiff - Age 17 - Warren, Michigan
- Caleb Treloar - Age 16 - Tampa, Florida
- Sasha Mignoli - Age 15 - Long Island, New York
- David Smith - Age 13 - Groton, Connecticut
- Lia Yelsky - Age 14 - Montvale, New Jersey
- Alan Kitner - Age 16 - Dallas, Texas
- Ashley Renwick - Age 16 - Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada
- Caroline Contessa - Age 12 - Petersburg, New York
- Mackenzie Wood - Age 15 - Mexico Beach, Florida
- Hannah Greatbatch - Age 13 - London, UK
- Jeanne Claire-Fink - Age 12 - Slidell, Louisiana[6]
Staff of Wellspring Academy
- Dr. Daniel Kirschenbaum - Co-Founder
- David Boeke - Executive Director
- Jefferey Rice - Program Director
- Timm Tilson - Program Director
- Billy Porter - Academic Director
- Jesse Oates - Program Supervisor
- John Taylor - Fitness Coach
- Nicole Kaysing - Fitness Coach
- Elizabeth Tilson - Behavioral Coach
- Heather Richardson - Behavioral Coach & Assistant Clinical Director
- Lamar Lewis - Behavioral Coach (season 2)
- Sally Curry - Behavioral Coach (season 1)
- Susan Borgman - Behavioral Coach & Clinical Director
- Crystal Sain - Program Coach
- Hidi Horikoshi - Program Coach
- James Robertson - Program Coach
- Joyce Jones - Program Coach
- Lisa Barros - Program Coach
- Mary Valentine - Program Coach
- Natasha Fischer - Program Coach
- Zach Noble - Program Coach
- Jessi Messner - Program Coach
- Elizabeth Walker - Medical Coordinator
- Mary Chauvin - Medical Coordinator
- Sam Lopez - Nutritionist
- Liz Krieg - Night Warden
Episodes
Specials
After filming
Tanisha Mitchell (Harrod)- Graduate of Frostburg State University[7] and Howard University School of Law[8]
Carsyn Nash- Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter, currently a member of Elevation Fight Team[9]
Hayley Bailiff- Graduate of Oakland University,[10] now working in real estate in New York City
John Taylor- Completed doctorate degree at North Central University.[11] Named 2016 New Jersey Charter School Teacher of the Year,[12] and 2022 Varsity Brands National Athletic Director of the Year[13]
Nicole Kaysing- Completed masters degree at Western Carolina University,[14] now an instructor at Western Carolina University[15]
Notes and References
- Web site: Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back Premieres Monday, August 9 on the Style Network. 1 December 2012.
- Web site: The Style Network Hit Docu-Series "Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back" Returns for Season Two and Continues Its Inspiring Journey Beginning March 7. 1 December 2012.
- Web site: Mid-Season Finale of The Style Network's "Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back" Airs on Monday, April 25 at 8PM ET/PT. 1 December 2012.
- Web site: The Style Network's Popular Docu-Series "Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back" Returns With New Episodes, Beginning Wednesday, October 19 at 8:00PM ET/PT. 1 December 2012.
- Web site: Development Update: Tuesday, May 25. 1 December 2012.
- Web site: Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back. TV.com. TV.com.
- https://mdsoar.org/bitstream/handle/11603/23933/StateLines_Vol_44_No_30_2014_05_12.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanishalmitchell
- Web site: Carsyn Nash | MMA Fighter Page .
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-bailiff
- Web site: New Irvington HS athletic director Dr. John Taylor has high goals for programs . 19 July 2017 .
- Web site: Jersey City educator named N.J. Charter school teacher of the year . 31 March 2016 .
- Web site: Irvington HS' John Taylor named 2022 Varsity Brands National Athletic Director of the Year . 21 June 2022 .
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kaysing-3a462592
- https://openpayrolls.com/employee/nicole-m-kaysing-16921