Mark Cornelison

Mark Cornelison went on The Biggest Loser because he was ready to make the life changes necessary to get healthy. A poor diet and lack of exercise led him to start gaining weight in high school. As a youth pastor for more than 17 years, his weight had reached an all- time high and something had to be done.
Mark returned over 100lbs lighter with a new life. Now with no medical issues holding him back he enjoys being a role model to his family. His greatest joy is now having the physical and mental ability to do and be anything Christ calls him to be. After taking a stand on the show which ultimately led to Mark walking away from any and all prize possibilities with only two weeks left to go, he has seen the doors open to sharing the truth of how God is alive and well behind the scenes in Hollywood.

After almost two years since the show’s end, he now gets to travel across the US to encourage others. Mark now works for VisionTrust International to help orphaned and neglected children around the world. He connect churches and people with the places around the globe where the needs are the greatest.

This experience has deeply changed him and his family...and this is still only the beginning.