A two-time Golden Gloves winner once ranked No. 2 in the nation by USA Boxing, Cara Castronuova is a certified trainer whose passion for her sport and being fit began early in her childhood. She and trainer Brett Hoebel join the Biggest Loser family this, our 11th, season.
What’s your greatest strength? What’s your greatest weakness?
My greatest strength is my mental fortitude and perseverance. My greatest weakness is New York pizza.
What’s your biggest struggle with motivation?
To truly help a person, they have to first want to help themselves. You can't force them to want to get better. It's a hard pill to swallow as a fitness trainer when you have the true desire to help a person but they don't have the same desire for themselves.
Have you ever been overweight?
No - but I work hard day in and day out to maintain a healthy weight by working out, eating healthy food and taking care of my body.
How do you deal with failure/disappointment?
Adversity and failure are like medicine to my soul - they make me stronger and drive me to fight harder.
What’s your biggest goal/wish for the contestants?
I want them to leave the Ranch and live amazing, healthy lives - and to never forget how strong they are. If they get knocked down, I hope they've learned to get right back up and fight even harder - no matter what.
Anything else you'd like people to know about you?
I do one hundred push-ups every day.
Learn more about Cara here
Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef, a bestselling author and the former nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser." 
