'Tonight is my first night alone': Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper, 51, returns home after heart attack
Bob Harper has spent his first night alone since his heart attack.
The Biggest Loser trainer posted a selfie with his beloved dog KARL on Wednesday night updating fans as he recovered at home.
'Tonight is my first night alone since I've been out of the hospital,' the 51-year-old wrote.
'Tonight is my first night alone': Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper, 51, posted an Instagram from home on Wednesday following his heart attack
'I plan on catching up on TV and cuddling with KARL. #bestmedicine #heartattacksurvivor #lucky'
The TV star was working out a gym in New York City when he was taken ill two weeks ago. After news spread of the medical emergency, the personal trainer posted a photo of himself Monday recovering alongside his beloved dog KARL.
The next day the star shared a photo of himself without a shirt on. He was wearing heart monitors. 'On the road to recovery,' he began his Instagram note.
'I'm required to wear these monitors to see what my heart is doing throughout the day. I feel like a robot from WESTWORLD thank you all for your kindness. You have no idea how much it helps.'
On the mend: Bob shared this selfie Tuesday with the message: 'On the road to recovery.' Monitors can be seen attached to his bare chest to record how his heart functions
A few hours later, Harper posted another photo - this time one taken of him sitting on a bench in a park with his cute pooch.
He's wearing trainers and baggy sweatpants with a sweater and a camel coat.
He explained: 'The only exercise I can do right now is walking KARL around the city and in the park.'
He also told his fans that as a result of his heart attack, he won't be able to compete in the 2017 CrossFit Open.
'Have fun doing the Open. I will he watching EVERY ANNOUNCEMENT and hopefully I'll get to judge some. I took my judges course,' he said.
Recovery: Later, he posted this photo of himself sitting on a bench with Karl at his feet, explaining: 'The only exercise I can do right now is walking KARL around the city and in the park'
'I am feeling better': The 51-year-old thanked fans for their support and ensured everyone he is taking it easy as he continues to recover
He captioned the photo: 'Well I guess you all heard what happened. Two weeks ago yesterday I had a heart attack.
'I am feeling better. Just taking it easy. KARL has been a great nurse,' he continued. 'I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of messages and support. It feels good to be cared about.'
The fit star shared that he's at home now and continues to get better by the day.
'I've been home for 8 days now. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I'm lucky to have such good friends and family to take care of me right now.'
He ended his explanation with a heart emoji.
Looking healthy: The Biggest Loser trainer suffered the attack two weeks ago, according to TMZ. Here he is seen on February 9 in NYC, just before the incident occurred
Bob told TMZ that his heart condition is genetic and his mother died from a heart attack.
Harper was doing his usual workout routine when he collapsed in the workout facility, he said.
He says he's lucky there was a doctor nearby who gave him CPR, saving his life.
A workout fanatics: He became famous for appearing on TV's Biggest Loser was working out a gym in New York City when the health scare occurred
Bad luck: Bob, who is doing better, also told the site that his heart condition is genetic because his mother died from a heart attack. Pictured December
The doctor also used two paddles to keep his heart going. Bob was then taken to a NYC hospital.
Bob told the site that he was unconscious for two days and when he woke up he was not sure what had happened.
The star spent a total of eight days in the hospital and is still staying in New York City.
Traumatic: Bob told the site that he was unconscious for two days and when he woke up he was not sure what had happened. The star spent a total of eight days in the hospital and is still in New York City. Pictured January
He lives in Los Angeles.
Harper does not yet have the clearing from his doctor to fly across the country, but he told the site that he is doing much better.
The trainer is not back to his usual fitness routine, but has been walking about.
Harper got his start as a celebrity personal trainer.
His career: In 2004 he landed a role on The Biggest Loser in the US. He was also on the first three seasons of the Australian version of the show
One of his first clients was Jennifer Jason Leigh.
In 1999, he was cast as an extra in Melissa Etheridge's hit video for the song Angels Would Fall from her album Breakdown.
In 2004 he landed a role on The Biggest Loser in the US. He was also on the first three seasons of the Australian version of the show.
In early 2010, Harper launched mytrainerbob.com, a website where subscribers can discuss weight loss and receive coaching.
Bob was involved with a controversy in 2014 when one of the Biggest Loser contestants lost an incredible amount of weight.
Rocky show: Bob was involved with a controversy in 2014 when one of the Biggest Loser contestants lost an incredible amount of weight. Pictured on the show
Winner Rachel Frederickson weighed 105lbs after starting the show at 260lbs.
The 24-year-old caused something of a furor as viewers wondered if her new slim figure was healthy. Harper appeared keen to distance himself from the controversy.
Harper taped an episode of the Rachael Ray show during which he spoke about the contestant.
'What people don't understand is, when the contestants leave to go home…' Harper began, before Ray chimed in, 'They’re in charge of themselves.'
Harper went on: 'They're in charge of themselves. So, I had not seen her until that night, and so when she walked out, I was just kind of like, whoa. And I’ve been on the show since the beginning, forever.'
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