Jillian wasn't always a fitness icon. As a kid, she struggled with both her weight and her mental health. But martial arts turned that around for her, and a series of chance encounters (combined with a lot of hard work) led her to discover her purpose and become the leader in weight loss she is today.
Jillian wasn't always a fitness icon. As a kid, she struggled with both her weight and her mental health. But martial arts turned that around for her, and a series of chance encounters (combined with a lot of hard work) led her to discover her purpose and become the leader in weight loss she is today.
8 minutes
The media tells you, "Don't worry! You're big and you're beautiful." That you are healthy at any size. Nice to hear, but it simply isn't true.
11 minutes
This lesson is the 101 on all things "body fat" - what it actually is, what it does in and for the body, and what is considered a healthy body fat percentage.
10 minutes
Let's use a quick analogy: If your body is a car, then reverse is actively gaining weight, neutral is not gaining or losing, and drive is weight loss... Ultimately you have been eating more than you are burning, which is what put the weight on in the first place.
18 minutes
This lesson discusses the connection between hormones and metabolism. The goal here is to get your hormones in balance, which will regulate your appetite, optimize your BMR, and help you maintain lean body mass.
17 minutes
At long last you have arrived at the "diet" section of this course. And while technically this episode is about food quality, this is where Jillian answers all your questions about popular fad diets. Keto, Carnivore, Paleo, Pegan, Vegan, Vegetarian, Low Fat, Intermittent Fasting, Low Glycemic. Which is best?! Find out what matters most for weight loss.
13 minutes
Finally, the exercise episode! Exercise is the most powerful lever you can pull when it comes to longevity, health, and weight loss. It's also the number one form of preventative medicine and helps prevent yo-yo dieting. Here Jillian provides clear guidelines for how much and what types of exercises you should be building into your weekly routine.
13 minutes
Hopefully by now you understand that you gain weight because you have eaten more energy than you have burned in your day and stored that energy in your fat cells. But, have you ever wondered WHY you are "overeating" - i.e. eating more than you are burning?
16 minutes
Willpower is like a muscle: If you use it long enough without a break, it fatigues. It's the moment at the Mexican restaurant when they go to drop the chips and you say, "No thanks." If the chips sit on that table, there is no chance you won't end up eating the basket.
10 minutes
There are certainly things that can add a plus to our A, but these aren't replacements for eating better and moving more. Nothing in this lesson will come close to impacting your results like diet and exercise. Nonetheless, Jillian offers her thoughts on cold exposure, heat exposure, and supplements.
14 minutes
A big goal (if you have one) can feel a bit intimidating or overwhelming. This episode is here to help remove any of those anxious feelings with something called a goal pyramid. This simple technique will help you know exactly what to do and when to make that vision a reality!
13 minutes
