Jillian Michaels
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BACKGROUND
Jillian Michaels' knowledge of fitness training stems from years of martial arts and intense personal training. Best known as a trainer and coach on NBC's hit TV show The Biggest Loser, Jillian Michaels is an amazing motivator, personal trainer and guide to nearly 15 million Biggest Loser viewers every week. Before she was a massive television star, Jillian struggled to maintain her own healthy weight. She knows firsthand the trials and commitment it requires to lose weight and keep it off. Now she's set her sights on helping you reach your goals!
Jillian has created her own wellness media empire, and has written several books about weight loss and fitness, has a self-named Wii game, a self-named meal delivery program, an online diet program, a weekly radio show, a fitness DVD and is a contributor to Redbook Magazine and Cosmo Girl.
Here's a snapshot of Jillian's programs:
Jillian Michaels Online: As a member, you will reap the rewards of her knowledge, fitness expertise, secrets for weight loss, and motivational tips to keep you going. Jillian Michaels will keep you on the course of success with online diet support, unique weight loss tools, meal plans, and motivation to get the weight off and keep it off. The cost is about $4/week.
Jillian Michaels: Making the Cut: This mega popular book is a 30-day body-makeover guide that assesses your metabolism and guides you to eat appropriately for your specific metabolic type so that your body is using that energy and burning effectively. Making the Cut also contains self-empowerment tips and suggestions to overcome negative thinking and poor self-confidence.
Jillian Michaels: 30-Day Shred: Jillian’s popular workout DVD is designed to help you drop those last 10-20 pounds in just 30 days. There are three, 20-minute progressive workouts that become more challenging as you work through the program. Each session includes Cardio, Strength Training and Ab Training in a circuit-style routine.
Jillian Michaels Meal Plan: Partnering with the chefs at eDiets.com, Jillian has created a meal-delivery program that features her own diet rules and standards. Each week, you'll receive Jillian-approved meals delivered to your door that focus on lean protein, fresh fruit and veggies.
Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009: This Wii game allows you to create your own character and then follow along with Jillian's signature intense bootcamp-style workouts as her voice encourages you to exercise harder and use proper form.
PRO
- Includes a variety of online and offline programs
- Jillian Michaels is a well-known and well-respected weight loss and fitness expert
- Programs don't include any gimmicks or fad diets
- Michaels' tough-love approach is an effective motivator
- Promotes healthy living
- All of Michaels' programs are practical and result-worthy
CON
- Exercise intensive
- May not click with Michaels' personality
- Some programs only feature a 30-day plan
DIET and NUTRITION
Even though Jillian has a number of different diet and exercise books, DVDs and other programs, her nutrition advice and guidelines remain steady. While her exercise DVDs don't contain diet tips, her books and online program contain heaps of information, recipes, and tools for you to eat healthy and lose weight.
She endorses a diet that is low-fat, low-carb and high in protein. Her eating plans generally feature three meals and a few snacks throughout the day, all of which include a lean protein source. Her online membership program contains the most comprehensive and personalized diet plan while her meal-delivery program offers you the convenience of eating Jillian-approved meals and snacks without having to prepare them.
Some Jillian-approved recipes you might find yourself enjoying include:
EXERCISE
The foundation of Jillian's program is exercise. She is a staunch proponent that consistent exercise is the most effective way to burn fat and calories. Her exercise programs all contain a cardiovascular and strength-training component that increase in their intensity as you move through them.
Her super-tough fitness philosophy have brought some of her Biggest Loser team members to tears, but it's her trademark motivational support that results in the achievement of weight loss goals and an almost contagious love and appreciation for exercise.
CONCLUSION
Well-rounded, exercise intensive and educational, the Jillian Michaels plan is based on science and created for anyone who is ready to commit to losing weight. Jillian doesn't say it's easy, but does say she'll make it easier by providing you all the tools and information you need, whether it is through her books, workout DVDs, online programs or meal-delivery plan.
Jillian's lengthy resume proves she has the knowledge and experience to guide you on your weight loss journey.
Common Misspellings
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Related Diets: Biggest Loser Club, Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, Jillian Michaels: Making the Cut, Jillian Michaels Detox and Cleanse, Jillian Michaels Quickstart, MyVitaminsRx, Jillian Michaels Meal Plan, Jillian Michaels' Master Your Metabolism, Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum
Wikipedia
Jillian Michaels (born 18 February, 1974) is a fitness expert who gained prominence as a trainer on the NBC weight-loss reality series ''The Biggest Loser'' (USA). Michaels was the trainer for the red team until 2006, when she was replaced by Kim Lyons. She returned in 2007 as the black team coach, competing against Kim's red team and Bob Harper's blue team. Kim decided not to return for the spring 2008 season, leaving Jillian as the only female trainer. Along with Bob Harper, Jillian is also a trainer in the Australian version of the show. She began her career in exercise because she was considerably overweight before her teenage years (though not as much as the contestants she whips into shape now). As a young adult, her mother enrolled her in a martial arts class, which was a new beginning for Jillian. Thereafter she dedicated herself to helping the overweight transform their lives and their bodies for the better.
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I love all the JM videos and have been doing them for a few months now. This comment is in regards to JM online diet plan. I found it to be WAY too restrictive (her plan tells you what you have to eat at each meal, you have to pick from her list of things you can eat) and the meal recipes were extensive (most had 10+ ingredients, many of them obscure and hard to find and expensive). Overall, I found it to be not for me.
Hey Jillian,
I am trying to lose weight and do strength training also and wanted to know if u had any tips that i could use when i workout. I would also like to meet u cause i am a huge fan of u on the Biggest Loser.
Jilliann is great! The workouts will actually work you out! She is not for everybody. the weak need not apply. Yes, she swears sometimes but come on people it is not that bad. If you want your toe nails to sweat after a workout then I would recommend her.
i watch your show every year and see how many people loose weight and cry with some i just wish i could help my daughter she will be 37th on the 29th she weighs over 600 and i worry so teena has been thru so much she hurt her leg they had to cut her from her ankle to her knee they had to put in medal then a couple of years ago she was in a wreck the hood latch went in her leg on the same leg across the same leg almost the whole way so she looks like she has a big cross she couldn,t walk for a long time now she walks but not very good so please can you put on different hints on your program on simple things she and others can do she watches your show thankyou debby
I was disapointed at the lang. last night
It seemed almost forced .....
I'm sure the ratings went through the roof
when Bob freaked out at Gizelle last season. My 7 year old even commented
on how Jillian was swearing more this year.... I hope it's all not for ratings .
I hate Jillian. I think she has a potty mouth and cannot control her anger. It's like she's on steroids. If she ever talked to me the way she talks to the people on Biggest Loser I'd taze her.
Was't satisfied there was no specifics for diabetics. I cancelled immediately ad they tried to charge me for weeks beyond their stated policy. Not happy when people try to take advantage thinking some will miss the fine print and not challenge them.
I have never watched bigger loser. I have Jillian's DVD's 30day shred and the 2 new ones. Fantastic workouts! The girl is really motivating!
I haven't read her suggestions concerning eliminating certain foods, but i totally agree that most foods are plain chemistry and very dangerously addictive. I have to admit that i love junk food and chocolate, and when i start it's impossible to control myself.
So i will totally agree with marlene, and add that i TRY to think as an alcoholic or drug addict or someone who quited smoking: there is NO moderation here. You cannot drink a small glass of alcohol when you are an alcoholic, you cannot have a little dose of drugs and you should not smoke "just one" innocent cigarette when you've quited! I don't know about you, but i have no will power! I cant stop at one slice of pizza, I' ll eat 10. There is no 20gr of chocolate for me, only 200gr. And then i' m miserable, for the next 3 days.
Fortunately, I'm 5'8" and 147 lb with an athletic body-type and my bad habits don't show much. However I'm sure that i have some kind of a disorder since calories, fat and carbs are constantly on my mind ( and then in my mouth... and then on my butt). So, better not having the junk in the first place.
Please help me. I need to loose 30Kgs and just can't control my eating. I am desparate and have tried so many diets and programmes but just gain all the fat back after loosing. I feel like i am loosing my mind fighting the weight.
Well… I visit your website first time and found this site very useful and interesting! Well… you guys doing nice work and I just want to say that keep rocking and keep it up!!!!
Barbara
I love your show jill I'm over weight i weight over 274 and i been trying to loose weight by my self but it to hard i need help jill I have try everything please help me desperte mom
I started following last season show with Helen being the Biggest Losser winner. The show totally motivated me and helped me stay focused with my personal weight loss journey. I was glued to the show every Tuesday evening. To date, I have lost 52 lbs and have 37 lbs to go ... I can't wait for the next season show. Listening to Jillian and Bob has helped me stay grounded, and I am more determined to reach my weight goal. Besides, if we don't take care of ourselves who will take care of our love ones that depend on us ....
I love your show but I have several medical issues. High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and rheumatoid arthritis in the hands, osteoarthritis in the shoulders, hips and knees. I want to move but find that I can't do much. Do you have any suggestions. By the way, my current weight is 246. I believe that I am already signed up for the newsletter. Any feedback with help.
I do not care what people say about jillian. she is great. i have lost weight with jillian.
i love your show can you help me to get down to 145 i need to live for famly and i take caer my mother shr need me alot pls help me JILLIAN.
Jillian is a strong personality and if you cannot handle it you should not spend a lot of time on her stuff. If you are a strong enough person to deal with her blunt honesty, then she is the gal for you. I find her a fresh breath of air in a sociaety that prides its self on passivity or avoiding the truth all together in the name of Political Correctness. It is doing no one favors. We have become a nation of enablers in all areas. I appreciate having someone not only tell it like it is, but also take you by the hand and help you through it.
I swear by the 30 Day shred video. Who doesn't have 20 minutes a day to work out? I have a 2-year-old son and a 6 week old daughter and I am able to find 20 minutes in my day, if I can do you it, stop kidding yourself, you can too!!
As for moderation Yes, that is very important, it is key along with excersize. But this notion that there is no food that is bad is rediculous. COME ON PEOPLE! I will say that there is no food that you eat that will make YOU BAD. YOU are not BAD for eating anything...that mentality must go if you struggle with that. But there MOST DEFINATELY IS FOOD THAT IS BAD FOR YOU!! And until people understand that...well, it will be a battle for them all their life. Just my thoughts...
rita landry
i just love the show and i realy love bob and julian without them it would not be interested
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April 21,o9 mike made chicken in a steam bag.I am interested in what seasoning he used,and did he flatten the chicken.How long did he cook it in the microwave?
As to Sarah's comment - I, too, have an eating disorder and don't find anything offensive or out of line regarding Jillian. I spent 6months in an eating disorder treatment center and agree with most things she says. Exercise is the key (no we dont have to do it 4 hrs a day as the contestants do) - changing my food is key and changing my attitude and how i deal with the world and the people in it are all keys.
As to your moderation comment - what's the point? I've never heard Jillian say anything different - she agrees. As far as avoiding certain foods - the best eating disorder centers in the world will tell you that one. There are certain foods I CHOOSE not to eat - nothing wrong with that.
Don't see your point at all about Jillian. Hell, she motivates me to get off my butt - think shes terrific.
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i heard your comments on the people on biggest losers. . you should be fired off that show. calling them half dead and not normal. you are such a .
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