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.
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Related Diets: Biggest Loser Club, Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, Jillian Michaels: Making the Cut, MyVitaminsRx, Jillian Michaels Meal Plan, Jillian Michaels' Master Your Metabolism, Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2009
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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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!!!!
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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 .
Marlene hits it dead on. Sarah you've done a great job. I'm not sure if you've read her new book, I'm almost done. Moderation is key but there is chemicals that wreak havoc on our bodies and by eliminating those we can lose weight easier without our bodies fighting us so much.
dawnd
Got love Jillian she better not leave!!
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Sarah, I am really happy that you have made positive steps in combating an eating disorder. It is a very tough thing to do, and you should feel proud.
In response to your concern that Jillian Michaels is telling you to not eat some foods, I would recommend that you look more closely into the science on the foods she says to avoid. I felt so much healthier when I started eating like my grandfather ate. He was slender all his life, and lived well beyond most, doing his own gardening at 103 years old. When I mirrored his eating habits, in addition to feeling calm and healthy, the weight started dropping off. Note that the healthy feeling came first!
The foods I avoided were precisely what Jillian is recommending to avoid...those things that are chemically created (have you ever seen a cheeto or twinky grow?), hormonally altered, or processed beyond recognition. The body simply does not know how to handle these foods, so does not work as well. Jillian's premise is not to eat anything that didn't have a mother or didn't grow from the ground (or ocean), and to eat things in as close to their original form as possible. This doesn't prohibit food choices, as much as just changing the direction of the choice...like looking at the Eastern horizon instead of North...still plenty to look at, just a different direction. What makes it easier is not saying "I can't eat coolwhip" but saying "I prefer this organic yogurt today...it tastes better".
We should not be eating things like High Fructose Corn Syrup or Transfats..the science is very clear. Jillian goes further to say that listening to your body is key. Believe me, once a clean eating habit has been established, the body will tell you loud and clear, to maintain the effort. Your skin glows, you have an abundance of energy, and your weight hits an equilibrium on its own that prevents the unhealthy yo-yo dieting. Soon, you find you could care less that someone made a new strawberry-flavored whatever, when you are enjoying the real thing!
Having studied this eating regimen. and the science behind it, I honestly do not know why you have issue with Jillian's food recommendations. Eating a clean diet evens out the "brain chemicals" which can support healthy mental states in our crazy lives. I also have a degree in counseling psychology, and know that Jillian's food constraints would not be a setback for someone with an eating disorder. In fact, I see many aspects that would be extremely helpful in treatment.
Best wishes to your continued success. I know you will be able to help someone else with a similar challenge.
I agree with Sarah comment 100% I am a yo-yo dieter....In the past ....at 5'5" I was 100 lbs ....125....180....back down to 110....back up to 160...now I am down to 140.... I used to starve to lose weight ....or pig out and eat late....Oh....the drama of it all......now ....I eat in moderation.....splurge once in awhile....workout.....losing weight slowly but safe. It is dangerous for me to hear someone telling me I can't eat something. I would just starve. I was going to buy Julian wi fitness....however......I changed my mind.
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I love Jillian to deah she is such a good role model!! i wanna say im a huge fan & her diets work!
I have a few comments regarding Jillian Michaels and her weight loss agenda. I have recovered from an eating disorder, and I would like to say that Jillian Michaels is my enemy in my endeavor to feel good about my body. I absolutely hate seeing her tell people that they can't eat something because it is BAD. First of all, no food is bad. What is bad is a lack of moderation. From what I have seen , she does not teach moderation. Rather, she teaches that a person should stay away from certain foods altogether. Everything I have heard her say sounds like an eating disorder mentality. To all you who admire Jillian, please listen. Moderation is the key. Exercise regularly, listen to your body, and eat all things in moderation. Also, examine what you love about yourself and build on those strengths. Why do we believe that Jillian Michaels and other Hollywood celebs know it all??? There is no perfect body and skinny is not the only way to be beautiful just because some millionairre trainer says it is. Start listening to your bodies instead of Hollywood. Your body will tell you when it is hungry and when it is full!!! Eating is an instinct and your brain regulates when you need to eat. In essence, I hope i haven't offended anyone- I just want you to know that you have the answers within yourselves. I guarantee you Jillian Michaels is not as healthy mentally as she looks physically.
AmyC
Jillian is such a motivator and although her style of coaching on tv can come across a bit tough she certainly knows how to work the body and how to nourish it as well.
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Man, I love this show, this is the first season I’ve watched and I started on the episode where Damien got booted off. I am so happy I watch it though, I started going to the gym last Monday and I don’t have a trainer but when I’m ready to quit it’s like I can hear Jillians voice saying, “if you quit now, you’ll have to start all over again. ” and so far I haven’t quit. I signed up for the pound for pound challenge, and so far I’ve lost 6.5lbs in the week and a half I’ve been going to the gym and I’m eating good referring to the tips that we’re given on the show, eating my Fiber One cereal, eating Chicken skewers, man I love it! I’m a 5ft tall, 22 year-old that was weighing 163lbs and now weighs 157 thanks to this show! Thank you Jillian, Thank you Bob, thank you NBC!
I haven't started this diet/work out yet but seriously, all these people who say she's mean...what exactly do u want? if you had a personal trainer and u totally couldnt be bothered one day, would you want them to say "oh ok then love, just chill out tonight" eh...NO! of course you need someone is motivating and mean and actually TRAINS you.
Good gosh people!
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