Our Love for Bob Over the Years: A (Hilarious) Timeline

Bob, back in the day.

2009: The Bob Harper Love Is Declared to Him

January 2009: We interview Bob, make a HUGE deal about it and embarrass him. Still awesome.

“FBG: A number of our readers (including us) are rather smitten with you. What’s it like to be a fitness sex symbol?

BH: LOL!!! Wow, that is such a compliment. I have to tell you that I really do love what I do and I guess it shows. I like to take care of myself so thank you for noticing. I really do believe that I have to practice what I preach and now at 43, I am in the best shape of my life and want to be around for a very long time. I think I’m blushing right now… —FitStars: An Interview with Bob Harper

Later that month, we do a story on yoga and sex drive. Of course we mention Bob.

“This research only adds fuel to our fire for Bob Harper.” —Top 10 Diets, Fishy Findings and Yoga’s Sexy Bonus

May 2009: Bob wins a Fittie by association.

“Because Bob Harper isn’t a product, I couldn’t really choose him for a Fittie (although boy is he fit!), so I found the second-best thing: The Biggest Loser Weight-Loss Yoga. Even though I like all of the BL DVDs, this one is Bob’s best one in my opinion, and it’ll turn anyone who thinks yoga is “easy” into a ripped yogi convert. It’s challenging, rewarding and makes you feel good by the end. Oh, and did I mention Bob’s in it?” —Introducing the First-Annual Fitties!