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Jillian Michaels

From NBC's Biggest Loser, Join the Black Team Now!


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 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. Fitness Ultimatum also has an updated 2010 version with more bootcamp-style workouts.

Jillian Michaels Master Your Metabolism: Michaels gives you a three-step program to repair the damage that years of fat-free foods, artificial sweeteners, diet sodas and processed weight loss foods have done to your hormones and consequently, your metabolism.

Losing It: Michaels' new television show in which she invades a different family every week to give them her own characteristic brand of tough love and helps them make life-altering changes to their lives and health.

Jillian Michaels Detox and Cleanse: A weight loss supplement that promises to help you reduce belly bloat, get rid of harmful toxins and improves your digestion without the use of harsh laxatives or chemicals.

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.

See the Official Jillian Michaels Web Site

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Jillian Micheals, Jillain Michaels, JillianMichaels, Jill Michaels, Jilian Michaels, Jillian Michael's, Gillian Michaels, Gillian Michael, Biggest Loser Diet

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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 , Jillian Michaels Yoga Meltdown


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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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Amy

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Jillian;Help I have Fibromyalgia can you tell me what exercises will help me out? I am 61 years old 5'4" and weight 225 pounds. posted Jan 20th, 2010 9:46 pm


tOby

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Who is better Jillian Michaels or Bob Harper? Jillian of course!!! She kicks but. I need to lose about 50 pounds and am going to start this online program as well as work with a trainer at my gym. I will try to check back in and you know how it is coming along. posted Jan 16th, 2010 10:30 am


get real

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hello people get real. this is tv they work out at least 8 hrs a day.who has time for this in the real world!its all money getter, yes they help give you ideas they have the gym who can afford gym menb.but what if you had bad back or some reason you cant lose weight, and i like bob he works with who you are not amy steg,, posted Jan 16th, 2010 3:20 am


Linda Wilson

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Jillian,
How do you gain weight?
I have always been called "skinny" It is just as bad as being called "fat"
I am a gymnastics coach I love the life of a gymnast. It is true and mostly fun!
But when I work out I become thinner!
I guess I could have worse problems right?
No diets for me. My husband is a wonderful healthy cook, we both eat healhy. We eat a great breakfast and a huge lunch,,since we do not get home until 8:00 at night.
So I need to know how to be healthy weight.
Please help
Linda Wilson
832-586-5200 posted Jan 13th, 2010 11:07 am


ericka

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the jillian video 30 day shred saved my life. i was 16 years old and weighed 236. i was a size 18, and now i am a 7/8. i did that video every day for about 2 months.not only did i loose weight i built my matabolism and gained strength. i have lost 60 pounds and i feel absolutely amazing. posted Jan 13th, 2010 9:59 am


Alison Troy

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If you do what Jillian tells you to do, you will loose weight. This is not a quick fix, because there isn't one. You have to do the work to get the results, but it is worth it. posted Jan 12th, 2010 8:24 pm


yokonono

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Go Jill! Love Jillian and Bob Harper. I have an older Biggest Loser DVD and love it. Going to try Jillian's online program this month with the new season. wish me luck! posted Jan 10th, 2010 9:53 am


Amanda

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i like jilian because the people that u traned wouldnt be where they are if you didnt push them to the limit so im very happy with the choices that u made!!♥♥♥♥♥♥ posted Jan 7th, 2010 7:31 pm


Polly---

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Go Jill! Lover her! I loved when she broke down the mom last night she is so good physically and mentally! posted Jan 6th, 2010 2:18 pm


Sharon

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I have watched the biggest loser last night I was really shocked. My sister & myself should have been on the show, because both of us are way overweight just like everyone else on the show. Jillian & Bob are great trainers. I just wish that My sister & myself could have a one on one trainer like them BUT we don't have that kind of $$$. My sister is only 30 y.o. & is 250 lbs. & I'm 42 y.o. 244 lbs. All out lives we have be big, BUT this is the biggest that we have ever been. I would love to join the show or join a online trainer that Bob or Jillian does. The show is the best. posted Jan 6th, 2010 11:51 am


Jewel Dougharty

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I really believe this works! I have seen it season after season, not I feel like it is time to seriously get committed!
I have a 5 year old daughter who challenges me every day. I want to be around long enough to keep her challenged every day of her life lol! posted Jan 5th, 2010 10:08 pm


Lynda

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I have tried to sign up for the Jillian weight loss program. It said my email has been already used and will not let me sign up. I joined the biggest loser awhile back but it was to much at a time for me. I am needing a one on one with Jillian. Can someone help with this problem? posted Jan 5th, 2010 3:09 pm


stacey

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I love jillian - she is helping me get skinny again!!!! posted Jan 5th, 2010 12:12 am


nary jane stock

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i am 59 and will be 60 in august ....but i look and feel 75 ........looking forward to your help on feeling better and looking better. THANK YOU MARY JANE posted Jan 4th, 2010 11:08 pm


Bettyboop

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Got to love Jillian i cant wait for her new show posted Dec 31st, 2009 4:50 pm


Barbara J

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OK Jillian, this is it. 2010 is our year! I've signed up for the online diet and asked Santa to bring 30 Day Shred. I have to, and want to, make this happen. posted Dec 24th, 2009 3:33 pm


Kayla

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Jillian is a ROCKSTAR!!!!!!!! Seriously she just gets it and now I get it. I read master Metabolism and it really changed the way I eat and workout. I love the Shred video and do it a few times a week. She's so motivating. Some peeps thinks shes a bully, but tough love gets the job done I say. XOXOX JILLIAN! posted Dec 23rd, 2009 6:27 pm


Tricia

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Love Jillian Michaels!!! I am def going to try this out in the new year posted Dec 20th, 2009 11:12 am


Leslee

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The website is awful! I found out I was pregnant and decided that the Jillian Michaels Online program would be not be a suitable workout program for a pregnant woman. I was under the impression that I could terminate my membership and receive a refund for the days not used! Boy was I wrong! The "customer service" team just kept telling me that was not possible and I did not "sign up" for the membership where a refund is issued! If you ask me the people working for this website are liars! They just kept telling me I was wrong! They even copied and pasted to me in an e-mail what I apparantly signed up for! Don't count on any refunds with this website! posted Dec 4th, 2009 3:38 pm


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VickieLu

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My husband bought me the Jillian Michaels Fitness Ultimatum 2010 for the Wii... I LOVE IT.. I even got him to set up his profile. He thought it was gunna be easy, and he is hurting after one workout. I can see how this is going to be something I will stick with and enjoy. I bought a small exercise trampoline for the running portion of the workout since I have tile floors... my 3 year old also does the workout with me.
Jillian, Keep up the great work. You are such a force to be reckoned with and I appreciate the motivation you provide... Thank You posted Dec 1st, 2009 10:43 pm Profile send message  Message



 

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