Monday, February 6, 2012

Television already has "The Biggest Loser." Dr. Mehmet Oz is looking for the biggest number of losers.

"The Dr. Oz Show" said Monday that it had netted its 1 millionth participant in its "transformation nation" health effort, and the number is climbing. One of those people will win a $1 million prize in May.

Oz has been working with Weight Watchers on the effort since September. He wants participants to calculate their body mass index, connect with a doctor, get more sleep and start new fitness habits.

Oz says he never dreamed that so many people would participate. He calls it one of the most rewarding experiences of his life.