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Comment on -Wanna Learn Kettlebells? Don’t Watch Jillian!- by YouAreNotAFitPerson

YouAreNotAFitPerson — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:57:35 +0000

Sarah,

I think Jillian Michaels missed this blog entry. If you read her latest twitter, you will discover that she is working on her new video, a workout with kettlebells and yoga:
@Pepamint83 people love Shred so I took same principals (different levels, 30 min workokuts etc) & applied it to yoga, kbells, & core.
Sad, sad day…

Mark.

Comment on -Wanna Learn Kettlebells? Don’t Watch Jillian!- by YouAreNotAFitPerson

YouAreNotAFitPerson — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:50:21 +0000

Lol Sarah, yes don’t even get started on the snake oil pills… You will be disgusted once you do. She claimed her cleanse was developed by the respected Dr. Astrup, but it turns out that they appear to have been developed by a company with multiple convictions for mail fraud and an FTC settlement for selling ‘fat burning creams’ and children’s diet pills with non-existent ingredients and because they cited non-existent studies.
You can see the whole expose here: http://youarenotafitperson.com/2009/10/27/jillian-michaels-doctors-dr-nathalie-chevreau-ph-d/
She still hasn’t answered the questions in here or on twitter. People should be making her answer these by continuing to press her for a honest answer. I don’t know if it is more disappointing to see how far people will go for profit or to see how ‘not far’ people will go to research what they should be doing…

Comment on -Wanna Learn Kettlebells? Don’t Watch Jillian!- by fitprosarah

fitprosarah — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:08:50 +0000

Erika,

Great comments!!!!!
I’ll give TBL this: the show IS doing something in that it’s encouraging people to be healthier. With that being said, it all goes downhill from there. The methods utilized are simply ridiculous and the general public has no idea that they are completely bogus for the average person. The general public just sees these contestants on the show, without realizing that the exercises/methods utilized are at many times inappropriate for a morbidly obese person. Thank you for taking the time to speak your mind!

Yours in Health,
Sarah

PS – don’t even get me started on Jillian’s “snake oil” pills…ugh.

Comment on -Wanna Learn Kettlebells? Don’t Watch Jillian!- by Erika

Erika — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:50:35 +0000

Wow, Sarah, I’m amazed by your post. I don’t watch TBL anymore – I tried to sit through an episode and couldn’t stand it – but the more knowledgeable I became about fitness, the angrier I became about TBL… and the more I realized the show was screwing with my ability to understand and appreciate the developments I was making in my OWN growth and health.

I’m not surprised by the complaints about her form, though… I decided a while back that she was a sell out – how do you do a show where you’re “making” contestants bust their asses, but then hock SUPPLEMENTS (?!) on FitTV?

Headache!

Comment on -Baton Rouge Adventure Boot Camp – WEEK 4! by YouAreNotAFitPerson

YouAreNotAFitPerson — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:34:49 +0000

I was just going to drop by and say if you were speaking sarcastically, as I am sure you were, then you can add me to the list of people who think Burpees are their favorite exercise.
Hearing about the fitness competitions though, those seem crazy. I would think they would be much tougher than a triathlon. It seems like a fitness competition is squeezing the balloon from both ends, trying to get ripped, lean and slim while trying to build up your muscles and your strength.

Comment on -Baton Rouge Adventure Boot Camp – WEEK 4! by fitprosarah

fitprosarah — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:49:02 +0000

Stripper shoes make amazing legs look even better! It’s like…BAM! Hams-a-plenty! LOL

I’m gonna write one…don’t worry…it will let people in on what was once my crazy, neurotic, obsessed, unhappy little world…it may have to be a multi-part post!

Comment on -Baton Rouge Adventure Boot Camp – WEEK 4! by Angel Stone

Angel Stone — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:38:41 +0000

The stripper shoes are my favorite part. They are actually the only reason I want to compete!

You should definitely write a post. Tell people the REAL story.

Comment on -Wanna Learn Kettlebells? Don’t Watch Jillian!- by fitprosarah

fitprosarah — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:52:03 +0000

Hola Mark!!!
I’m gonna check out your posts right now!!!!! The Ab Circle cracks me up, and so does that damn “Shake Weight”…ridiculous crap!
I agree with you. Until more of us speak up, the market is gonna continue to be flooded with crappy, fraudulent products and people. Consumers simply aren’t educated and they want results NOW, therefore these sleazebags are able to capitalize on this. It’s definitely a soapbox subject for me, and I have no problem with doing what I can to expose how shady and fraudulent the fitness/diet industry can be.
Thanks for being a whistleblower!
Yours in Health,
Sarah

Comment on -Wanna Learn Kettlebells? Don’t Watch Jillian!- by fitprosarah

fitprosarah — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:49:27 +0000

I have the feeling that she’s sensing her time in the limelight is coming to an end! She’s reaching for any and every type of opportunity with which to pimp herself out!

Comment on -Did I Mention I Love My Job?- by fitprosarah

fitprosarah — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:48:30 +0000

Thanks, Angel!!!!
It’s like you can see the gears turning, right? I love my clients! I love it that they basically let me do anything and everything, and they’ll give it a shot! This was a gorgeous day last week! Rainy today, so my plan of doing another video with same client may not pan out.

I’m doin’ PEACHY!!!!!!!!! I just read your latest post and loved it! Your attitude rocks! I get the feelin’ you’re doin’ just peachy yourself!

Yours in Health,
Sarah