The Biggest Loser speaks in Salem

Neil Tejwani, who lost hundreds of pounds on NBC's The Biggest Loser, will be speaking at Old Town Hall in Salem tonight - Wednesday, January 14th at 7:00 PM.

Neil Tejwani appeared as a contestant in the fourth season of the NBC reality television series The Biggest Loser. He is 25 years old and hails from Marblehead, MA. Upon earning his

degree and graduating from Northeastern University in Boston, he pursued a career as a chemical engineer. He has been described as eloquently clear with his words, as well as possessing a practical set of worldly smarts and a down-to-earth, straightforwardly honest manner. However, he has suffered from obesity throughout his life, and is now determined to cut down the pounds and become healthier.

Neil, who is 6'2" tall, went from weighing 421 pounds down to 278 pounds when he was eliminated during week 14. At the live finale, he weighed in at 210 pounds, losing a total of 211 pounds and 50.12% of his original weight.

This event is free to the public. It is presented by Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services.