Jillian Michaels: 'Perfect' weight-loss day

Joanna · 08-28-09, 11:04 PM

Jillian addressed the question of what would be a 'perfect' weight loss day on a recent podcast. She clarified that she did not mean 'typical day she herself prefers' because she is not in weight loss mode, and she did not mean 'typical day at Biggest Loser ranch' because that is insane. She means what an average person trying to lose weight should aim for if they were having a 'perfect' day. Here were her recommendations:

(Diet related material removed by moderator. Please remember VFs "no diet talk" guidelines. Thank you)

Exercise for a minimum of one hour. She emphasized that this was non-negotioable. You could break it into two 30-minute sessions, but it had to be an hour total, and you have to push yourself and go hard during this hour.

Aim to get in little fitness or activity breaks whenever you can. This is called 'non-exercise activity thermogenesis.' She emphasized that this is NOT a substitute for the required workout and that in her opinion nobody ever makes or breaks their weight loss program by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking at the back of the parking lot. BUT she also says that if you are diligent about this and take it seriously, you can burn off an extra 300-400 calories a day.

And that's it! She concludes that if you follow these suggestions for 5 out of 7 days...
(Diet related material removed)

exercise for one hour at high intensity
aim to burn 300-400 calories more with NEAT

...you should 'easily' lose 2-4 pounds a week (up to 5 if you are a man)

What do you think?

ilovemybirds · 08-28-09, 11:14 PM

It's an interesting idea. I suppose it 'could' work. I know for me, I don't want to count calories, and I don't necessarily want to worry about balancing my meals. I'm happy doing portion control (I won't say any more about diet).
I know there are some people who do better when they exercise with less intensity. I started doing a lot of walking recently, and I aim for 3 UB, 3-4 abs/core workouts, and 1 LB workout a week. Since I started this plan, I FINALLY broke the weight plateau I've been stuck in for 3 months.

jhardy · 08-29-09, 12:14 AM

Thanks for posting. Is there anyway you can post a link to the podcast? I would love to listen to it, especially her other guidelines not mentioned.
Jen

Janga · 08-29-09, 01:20 AM

Plus, does that include taking the diet pills she has put her name on ... the fat burner and the calorie stopper (or whatever it is called)?

I'm sorry, I find her really hypocritical ever since I saw the giant ads that came out in two recent mags that I've seen for these pills.

Sorry, I guess I am talking about "diet" on this diet free forum ...

Charlene · 08-29-09, 05:45 AM

unless she's resumed the show, Jillian hasn't done a radio show (podcast) since mid-july, when she quit abruptly and without warning (coincidently, I'm sure, after the show in which she bashed the biggest losers sponsors pretty hard, LOL). I think this topic was her last show, and it was interesting to hear the variations between a 'real' good day and a biggest loser good day.

kimf · 08-29-09, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janga

Plus, does that include taking the diet pills she has put her name on ... the fat burner and the calorie stopper (or whatever it is called)?

I'm sorry, I find her really hypocritical ever since I saw the giant ads that came out in two recent mags that I've seen for these pills.

I completely agree. I was really disappointed to see Jillian had gone in that direction. She lost so much credibility with me.

lfcjasp · 08-29-09, 06:27 AM

I'm not a follower of Biggest Loser, don't have any of JM's workouts, have never listened to her or read any of her writings. I've heard she's a bit abrasive, maybe arrogant, compassionate, thoughtful. Now she has excellent advice for a "perfect weightloss" day...which could also be called a perfectly healthy fitness day

...and is pushing diet pills

Her advice on her perfect day is really pretty good. I have to modify a lot given the heat/humidity and the demands of my job lately...but I have to admit, I follow her recs pretty (count calories, eat every few hours, stairs more than elevators, a lot of walking...I'm not getting in a workout every day right now...) much.

hedygs · 08-29-09, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlene

unless she's resumed the show, Jillian hasn't done a radio show (podcast) since mid-july, when she quit abruptly and without warning (coincidently, I'm sure, after the show in which she bashed the biggest losers sponsors pretty hard, LOL). I think this topic was her last show, and it was interesting to hear the variations between a 'real' good day and a biggest loser good day.

Charlene that is surprising. Why was she p*ssed at the sponsors (doesn't seem smart on her part)?

daisyduke · 08-29-09, 07:43 AM

This seems like the basic recommendation for any weight loss, doesn't it? Eat less (or within your daily calorie requirement), eat high quality foods and move more.

I like Jillian. I loved her podcasts. I love her 'tough love.' I think she has good intentions for sure. I love her workouts. I'm not too keen on the supplements, and I'm surprised she went down that road. I don't know much about them, though, so I am not in a position to judge.

Hedygs - She is really into healthy eating and good nutrition. I don't know who sponsors Biggest Loser because I don't live in the US. But if one of the sponsors is a Cola company - she is not promoting their product AT ALL. She was very verbal on her radio show about her dislikes regarding processed foods/colas/etc and those seem to be the companies with enough funding to do major sponsorships. Let's face it - unfortunately, most farmers don't have the funding to promote carrots and lettuce. : )

violingal3 · 08-29-09, 07:46 AM

I don't know what's going on with the Jillian drama, but from what the OP posted, sounds like nothing new to me but common sense!

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08-28-09, 11:04 PM
Joanna VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto!	Jillian Michaels: 'Perfect' weight-loss day Jillian addressed the question of what would be a 'perfect' weight loss day on a recent podcast. She clarified that she did not mean 'typical day she herself prefers' because she is not in weight loss mode, and she did not mean 'typical day at Biggest Loser ranch' because that is insane. She means what an average person trying to lose weight should aim for if they were having a 'perfect' day. Here were her recommendations: (Diet related material removed by moderator. Please remember VFs "no diet talk" guidelines. Thank you) Exercise for a minimum of one hour. She emphasized that this was non-negotioable. You could break it into two 30-minute sessions, but it had to be an hour total, and you have to push yourself and go hard during this hour. Aim to get in little fitness or activity breaks whenever you can. This is called 'non-exercise activity thermogenesis.' She emphasized that this is NOT a substitute for the required workout and that in her opinion nobody ever makes or breaks their weight loss program by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking at the back of the parking lot. BUT she also says that if you are diligent about this and take it seriously, you can burn off an extra 300-400 calories a day. And that's it! She concludes that if you follow these suggestions for 5 out of 7 days... (Diet related material removed) exercise for one hour at high intensity aim to burn 300-400 calories more with NEAT ...you should 'easily' lose 2-4 pounds a week (up to 5 if you are a man) What do you think?

08-28-09, 11:14 PM
ilovemybirds Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western Washington	It's an interesting idea. I suppose it 'could' work. I know for me, I don't want to count calories, and I don't necessarily want to worry about balancing my meals. I'm happy doing portion control (I won't say any more about diet). I know there are some people who do better when they exercise with less intensity. I started doing a lot of walking recently, and I aim for 3 UB, 3-4 abs/core workouts, and 1 LB workout a week. Since I started this plan, I FINALLY broke the weight plateau I've been stuck in for 3 months.

08-29-09, 12:14 AM
jhardy Join Date: Mar 2006	Thanks for posting. Is there anyway you can post a link to the podcast? I would love to listen to it, especially her other guidelines not mentioned. Jen

08-29-09, 01:20 AM
Janga Join Date: Jan 2006	Plus, does that include taking the diet pills she has put her name on ... the fat burner and the calorie stopper (or whatever it is called)? I'm sorry, I find her really hypocritical ever since I saw the giant ads that came out in two recent mags that I've seen for these pills. Sorry, I guess I am talking about "diet" on this diet free forum ...

08-29-09, 05:45 AM
Charlene VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: hereandnow	unless she's resumed the show, Jillian hasn't done a radio show (podcast) since mid-july, when she quit abruptly and without warning (coincidently, I'm sure, after the show in which she bashed the biggest losers sponsors pretty hard, LOL). I think this topic was her last show, and it was interesting to hear the variations between a 'real' good day and a biggest loser good day. __________________ "“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn't matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again , come , come.” Rumi. Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel and kiss the ground. Rumi

08-29-09, 06:27 AM
lfcjasp Exchange Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hampton Roads, VA	I'm not a follower of Biggest Loser, don't have any of JM's workouts, have never listened to her or read any of her writings. I've heard she's a bit abrasive, maybe arrogant, compassionate, thoughtful. Now she has excellent advice for a "perfect weightloss" day...which could also be called a perfectly healthy fitness day...and is pushing diet pills Her advice on her perfect day is really pretty good. I have to modify a lot given the heat/humidity and the demands of my job lately...but I have to admit, I follow her recs pretty (count calories, eat every few hours, stairs more than elevators, a lot of walking...I'm not getting in a workout every day right now...) much. __________________ Lydia

08-29-09, 07:43 AM
daisyduke Join Date: Jun 2004	This seems like the basic recommendation for any weight loss, doesn't it? Eat less (or within your daily calorie requirement), eat high quality foods and move more. I like Jillian. I loved her podcasts. I love her 'tough love.' I think she has good intentions for sure. I love her workouts. I'm not too keen on the supplements, and I'm surprised she went down that road. I don't know much about them, though, so I am not in a position to judge. Hedygs - She is really into healthy eating and good nutrition. I don't know who sponsors Biggest Loser because I don't live in the US. But if one of the sponsors is a Cola company - she is not promoting their product AT ALL. She was very verbal on her radio show about her dislikes regarding processed foods/colas/etc and those seem to be the companies with enough funding to do major sponsorships. Let's face it - unfortunately, most farmers don't have the funding to promote carrots and lettuce. : )

08-29-09, 07:46 AM
violingal3 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Colorado	I don't know what's going on with the Jillian drama, but from what the OP posted, sounds like nothing new to me but common sense!