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

Staff of Wellspring Academy

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

  1. Web site: Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back Premieres Monday, August 9 on the Style Network. 1 December 2012.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Web site: Development Update: Tuesday, May 25. 1 December 2012.
  6. Web site: Too Fat for 15: Fighting Back. TV.com. TV.com.
  7. https://mdsoar.org/bitstream/handle/11603/23933/StateLines_Vol_44_No_30_2014_05_12.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
  8. https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanishalmitchell
  9. Web site: Carsyn Nash | MMA Fighter Page .
  10. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-bailiff
  11. Web site: New Irvington HS athletic director Dr. John Taylor has high goals for programs . 19 July 2017 .
  12. Web site: Jersey City educator named N.J. Charter school teacher of the year . 31 March 2016 .
  13. Web site: Irvington HS' John Taylor named 2022 Varsity Brands National Athletic Director of the Year . 21 June 2022 .
  14. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kaysing-3a462592
  15. https://openpayrolls.com/employee/nicole-m-kaysing-16921