After giving birth to her baby girl, Megan, Alison Sweeney returned to her job as host of The Biggest Loser competition. It had to be hard to exercise with two small children (Alison’s son Ben is 4) to lose the pregnancy weight, but Alison Sweeney flaunted a gorgeous figure on the show.

“People ask me why I was so committed to losing weight after Megan was born and why I wanted to do it quickly,” explains Alison to TV Guide. “I felt that I owed it to the contestants, to every person that stood on that scale next to me and given it everything they had all week long to get there. I owed it to them to show them I honored what they did and how brave they are and I wanted to be a part of that.”

Alison also has had a personal struggle with weight “I’ve struggled with weight my whole life and I don’t want my children to struggle with it.” Firmly against the problem of childhood obesity, Alison serves as a role model for her children as she promotes healthy eating habits. “You’re a role model now, so spending time on yourself to get healthy, spending time to go to the gym, is actually the best gift you can give your kids.” The Biggest Loser prompted the contestants and the people of America to lose weight this season, and the influence is spreading. Hats off to Alison and all those who fight for a healthier America!