Thursday, December 10, 2009

Help me, Jillian! Motivation tips from The Biggest Loser Trainer

To find more willpower when reserves run low, we consulted the guru we'd all love to have on speed dial: Jillian Michaels. (OK, we do have her on speed dial; she's now a contributing editor.) Channel her voice when you're flagging.

Excuse "I have zero time to exercise!"

Jillian says I feel your pain—my life is crazy, too. But good-for-you habits are the last thing that should go. If you don't take care of yourself, you'll have less energy to be that supportive person in your loved ones' lives. I tell working moms to ask for help. It used to take a village to raise kids; you can't do it on your own.

Get a motivation makeover!

Excuse "Who can afford a gym and fresh produce? Not me."

Jillian says Commit to a $100 investment in 10 fitness DVDs and you'll have enough variety for six months at least. You can do a whole workout—sit-ups, jumping jacks, squats—without any equipment. And imagine the cost of taking diabetes meds for the rest of your life—much more than the extra $50 a month you should spend on veggies and fish.

Quiz: What's your motivation personality?

Excuse "I can't get up early to work out, and I'm tired at night."

Jillian says When the alarm goes off, ask yourself, "Will going back to sleep help me reach my greater goal?" If the workout isn't attached to a larger reason—like having confidence to get back into the dating game—it won't stick.

Train with Jillian Michaels!

Excuse "I've hit a plateau; I give up."

Jillian says Get selfish! Don't think you're asking too much of the world or of yourself. Push through by believing the new, improved you is your destiny. There's no reason you can't have it all.

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  • bigredsm007's Avatar
    Posted by bigredsm007 Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:58am PDT

    Idk if anyone has heard of planet fitness but there are hundreds of gyms across the counrty with many more opening constantly...most of them only charge $10 a month!!! Its an amazing deal with a personal trainer and all for the average person who thinks they either cant afford it or doest know what to do:) www.planetfitness.com

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  • Belinda's Avatar
    Posted by Belinda Tue Sep 1, 2009 8:34am PDT

    I worked out at Planet Fitness for a couple of years. Great gym, really cheap. I was only paying $10 a month but I think the rate is $15 a month now. Still super cheap though. Good, basic gym. No frills or classes but nice, new equipment. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive place to work out.

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  • Becky P's Avatar
    Posted by Becky P Tue Sep 1, 2009 9:35am PDT

    im 5 minutes away from there my husband goes early in the am when im still asleep lol im sorry but 3:45am wayyyyy too early for me besides im a stay at home mommy have a 2 yr old and one on way not that im making excuses but pregnancy alone can exhaust u

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  • Samsul's Avatar
    Posted by Samsul Tue Sep 1, 2009 10:31am PDT

    Thank u

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  • Emily's Avatar
    Posted by Emily Tue Sep 1, 2009 10:47am PDT

    I go to planet fitness everyday after work...no reason to not go, so cheap and convenient...most facilities are open really early and really late..so stop being lazy and get to the gym!

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  • Molly's Avatar
    Posted by Molly Tue Sep 1, 2009 10:49am PDT

    I love walking. Walking you can always do. The key is to maximize your effort. My trainer recommended exercise insoles that fit into my sneakers and shoes that work to increase circulation. It's similar to the heel that's in some of the expensive exercise shoes. I wear them everywhere I go, they're really comfortable, and I felt the difference in my legs and butt almost immediately. I'm always looking for ways to enhance weight loss and who doesn't want to burn more calories while just walking around doing errands? They're called SmartSole exercise insoles http://www.smartsole.com I saw a discount code MB10 for 10% on a coupon board.

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  • __A_YAHOO_USER__'s Avatar
    Posted by __A_YAHOO_USER__ Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:03am PDT

    I love biggest loser and Jillian Michaels. I got all the DVDs and books for some tips here: http://www.computersncs.com/rd_p?skipRedirect=1&p=191614&t=9544&a=26332-jillianmichaels&c=&gift=27754

    A few of my tips? Instead of parking close to a building, park far away so you walk more, and take the stairs instead of the elevator. And instead of drinking coffee in the morning, drink some water and have fruit (banana)

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  • Frantastic's Avatar
    Posted by Frantastic Tue Sep 1, 2009 11:48am PDT

    These are pretty decent tips. I find that mixing up your work-outs help a great deal. I think if you stay committed and don't beat yourself up when you do fall off. Just get back on track. Mini work -outs do work. It is the consistency of the plan.

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  • Tom's Avatar
    Posted by Tom Tue Sep 1, 2009 1:28pm PDT

    These tips sounds really helpful! I found that this equipment really helped me out before, so I plan to use it along with these tips. I found the equipment at this link - http://www.sportsncs.com/rd_p?p=186122&t=9536&a=3070-sab+lounge&gift=3070

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  • erin's Avatar
    Posted by erin Tue Sep 1, 2009 3:05pm PDT

    I don't care what she says, sometimes there are times where you are just too tired. You also have to think about your overall health, like if you get up very early you also have to go to bed early and going out late at night to work out or even after working all day is not an option. But you do have to make time, it also depends on what you do, like if you run you need to go when you know it's safest. If your going to the gym it's different because you can go almost anytime.

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