ABOUT RUDY PAULS FROM THE BIGGEST LOSER SEASON 8 

Name: Rudy Pauls
Status: Active
Age: 31
Height: 6'4"
Hometown: Brooklyn, CT
Occupation: Engineer

Being teased at a young age started Rudy down a path of continued weight gain by using food as comfort. As a senior productions technician in Rhode Island, Rudy struggles with performing his daily tasks. Rudy decided that he is ready to be healthy for both him and his family.

The Biggest Loser: Second Chances airs on NBC on Tuesday, September 15, 2009

(Photo courtesy of NBC)