Get In Shape This Summer: Jillian Michaels' Essential Tips And Insights

Even though summer is already here, it’s not too late to get in the best shape ever! Celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels, 45, shared exclusive insights with HollywoodLife about the essential dos and don’ts of diet and exercise. There are many myths surrounding fitness that promise a perfect body but often fail to deliver results. One of the primary myths Jillian wants to debunk is that weight loss is all about calories in versus calories out. She emphasizes that while the quality of food is crucial for overall health, achieving a daily calorie deficit is vital for burning stored fat. You have to burn more calories than you consume each day!

Jillian’s top tips for getting bikini-ready this summer include the importance of both exercise and diet. She explains that if you work out hard but don’t monitor your calorie intake, you may end up negating your efforts. On the other hand, eating healthily without exercising can lead to minimal progress. To achieve effective and lasting results, it's essential to balance both aspects. For parents, Jillian encourages making fitness fun by engaging in activities like shooting hoops, jumping at trampoline parks, or having dance parties. This approach keeps you and your kids active and healthy!

One of Jillian's steadfast rules is that fad diets simply don't work. Although they may yield short-term results, the aftermath can be severe, leading to what is known as yo-yo dieting. Such diets are often unsustainable and can be harmful in the long run. Jillian warns against drastically cutting calories through extreme diets like HCG or eliminating macronutrients with diets like Keto. Instead, she advocates for a balanced approach to nutrition and exercise that you can maintain over time.

Currently, Jillian is promoting her #StepWithJillian challenge, which involves walking 100 miles while raising money and awareness for refugees in her role as a supporter of UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. She believes that fitness is transcendent and promotes a sense of purpose in life. Jillian has created a '100 mile challenge' to raise funds for this cause and encourages people to join her. She humorously mentions that at 84, she plans to take it easy and throw a Taco Bell party!

Table of Contents

• Overview of Jillian Michaels
• Health and Fitness Tips
• The Fad Diet Warning
• Step With Jillian Challenge