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 Celebrity
trainer, best-selling author, and soon to be co-host, Jillian
Michaels has helped America shed thousands of pounds over
the years. The Biggest Loser alum shares her top tips for
putting excuses aside and getting down to business!
1. Put your goal in writing.
"Jot down the reasons you want to change and all of the
benefits that will come from doing the Jump Start Plan. If
you know the why, you can tolerate any how. Skinny jeans,
sex with the lights on, meeting your grandchildren's children—these
are all worthy reasons to eat your broccoli and hit the StairMaster.
Keep the list in a place where you can review it daily, such
as on the bathroom mirror or the fridge."
2. Toss temptation.
"Surely you've heard the saying 'We are a product of
our environment.' It's true, and it can work in your favor.
The key is to rig your surroundings for success. Start by
removing any junk food or other temptations from your kitchen.
You can't eat what's not there. As you ditch negative items,
replace them with healthful ones: Out with the potato chips
and candy; in with the popcorn and walnuts. Post pictures
that inspire you—a bowl full of ripe fruit, a lush park that
says 'Let's go running!'—on your computer, or put inspirational
quotes on the sun visor of your car. Wherever you look, you'll
have signposts and resources that reinforce good-for-you behavior."
3. Zip it.
"Stop the negative self-talk—no more chatter about perceived
body flaws or how you lack the strength and ability to be
fit. Self-deprecation serves absolutely no purpose except
to make you feel bad. So stop it. Now. Instead, say something
nice and complimentary about who you are and what you can
do."
4. Have a healthy hero.
"Pick someone in your life you admire—not necessarily
someone who runs marathons or eats ultra-healthfully. Your
grandfather, a college professor, a friend—it doesn't matter
as long as it's someone you look up to and have respect for.
Whenever you're doing something outside your comfort zone
or feel yourself losing steam, visualize this person at your
side, telling you how much he or she believes in you."
5. Clear the clutter.
"This may seem unrelated to weight loss, but it's not:
Getting organized frees up the mental energy and precious
time that disorganization robs you of. Devote 15 minutes daily
to going through your mail and straightening up—you'll notice
a difference in your state of mind right away."
 Bob
Harper is one of America's most loved celebrity trainers.
The Biggest Loser veteran has been helping America's biggest
contestants slim down and tone up since the very beginning,
and has inspired millions along the way. The trainer, author
of "Are You Ready!: Take Charge, Lose Weight, Get in
Shape, and Change Your Life Forever" and the host of
numerous fitness DVDs, has loves to share his fitness knowledge
and experience. Here are five of his top tips:
Bob has been a vegan for over four years now, but says you
don't have to eat meat to get your share of protein! Here
are his favorite plant-based protein choices:
1. ALL kinds of beans (black, kidney, great northern, chick
peas, black eyed peas, green peas, lentils, pinto beans, lima
beans)
2. Tempeh
3. Seitan
4. Tofu
5. Veggie burger
6. Quinoa
7. Oatmeal
8. Brown rice
9. Whole wheat bread
10. Nuts
11. Peanut butter
12. Soy milk
13. Hemp Protein
14. Green Pea Protein
15. Brown Rice Protein
16. Vegan Protein Powder
17. Chlorella
18. Plenty of rich green leafy vegetables
2. Hydrate! Your body is 70% water and it is the most important
nutrient that your body needs. Make sure you’re always well
hydrated, especially if you exercise and sweat regularly,
so your body functions the way it should. Plus, thirst is
sometimes confused with hunger, so it may prevent you from
reaching for those unnecessary calories. Be sure to consume
about 8-10 glasses a day for optimal health!
3. Eat more fiber. People aren't eating enough fiber. If
you get more fiber in your diet you will feel fuller longer.
And that's what people are looking for. No one wants to walk
around feeling hungry.
4. I always get people asking me when is the best time to
workout. My answer is: whenever you can fit it in your schedule!
Is it better to workout in the morning? Yes, but If your schedule
doesn't permit, just fit it in when you can. I prefer morning
workouts because I can get it off my to-do list. I understand
busy schedules and I know that if you put it off until the
end of the day, something could happen. I also like getting
my metabolism in overdrive in the morning so I'm a fat burning
machine during the day.
5. When it comes to a post workout meal, it is very important
to get it in right after you are done training. Make sure
you get some protein, some carbs and a little fat. A lot of
trainers I know that are on the go will have some egg whites,
brown rice and a little olive oil. The main thing is to eat
soon after so your body can start its building process.
 Chris
Powell, the man who works miracles on ABC's "Extreme
Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, has helped contestants lose
hundreds of pounds. He steps in and changes people's lives,
helping obese men and women of all ages gain back their lives
when they feel like they can't do it on their own.
He shared his top five tips with GMA, to help you slim down,
tone up, and accomplish all your fitness goals:
1. Make Fitness a Labor of Love
The key to making fitness a lifestyle is to find something
you LOVE. Explore all modalities of fitness from weight lifting
to cycling, basketball to badminton. Think about it like dating.
There is some form of fitness out there that will be a match
made in heaven for you!
2. To Avoid the Plateau, Follow the 'Rule of 6'
Did you know that your body adapts to everything? Even working
out! It actually takes about six exposures to a specific workout
for your body to experience all of its benefits. To experience
increased fitness and weight loss benefits you need to change
things up after every six workouts!
3. Use the FITT Principle
If you plateau, change ONE of the following variables to get
your body losing again.
F - FREQUENCY - Increase the Frequency (Instead of swimming
for 3 days per week, increase to 4 days per week)
I - INTENSITY - Increase the Intensity (Instead of jogging
at 4.5 on the treadmill, jog at 5.0)
T - TIME - Increase the Time (Instead of playing soccer for
45 minutes, play for 60 minutes)
T - TYPE - Change to a different type of activity (Instead
of rowing, try jumping rope or boxing)
4. Be Prepared
Invest in a cooler and plastic containers for food. When we
leave the house some of our only food options come from convenience
stores, fast food restaurants, and vending machines. Prepare
your food at home and bring it with you. It will save you
a ton of money, and we must have the right food at the right
time to get the results we want!
5. Intervals, Intervals, Intervals
To maximize your calorie burn, use intervals. Basically, alternate
between low and high intensity movements during your training
sessions. This keeps the heart rate elevated, burns through
stored carbohydrate in the muscles, and increases the post
exercise metabolic afterburn (so you'll be burning calories
for hours after exercise!)
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