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    JMs advice, what do you think?

    Posts: 492 Member
    edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
    So I "liked" Jillian Michaels on FB and just saw her post today, I found it kind of interesting what do you guys think? anyone doing this and had success?

    "Here's a little skinny tip for you: DON'T DEPRIVE YOURSELF!
    Practice the 80/20 rule. Make 80% of your daily calorie allowance clean and healthy and then make 20% treat foods of your choice. One caveat: please avoid foods with chemicals and preservatives. So for example: have Green & Black organic chocolate bars instead of a snickers. Have pop chips instead of Baked Lays. Have Ciao Bella sorbet an...d frozen yogurt instead of Haggen Daz. Have a Newmans brand peanut butter cup instead of a Reeses. The difference is that the first products listed don't have trans fats, HFCS, artificial colors or flavors etc. Salt and sugar is ok in moderation, but avoid chemicals and frankenfoods in your diet whenever possible."

    My moto through this has always been moderation no depervation so I'm inclined to agree with her, you?

    *Ps no Trolling Please*

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    • Posts: 134 Member
      i am a JM lover so I will keep this in mind. . . Thanks for sharing :bigsmile: :flowerforyou:
    • Posts: 1,923 Member
      I agree that you shouldn't deprive yourself - but I'd be eating the Snickers.
    • Posts: 1,337 Member
      i always try to give myself something otherwise i would go crazy! i am huge chocolate fan and cant live without it! i try to eat as healthy as possible. never really thought about the natural stuff as i didnt think there were so many options, thanks for the post!
    • Posts: 67 Member
      I am happy to hear her say that! I have always done this (I have to have something sweet everyday) but will have to start trying new things. I a fan of an after dinner dessert... the new mini or snack sized ice cream cones by drumstick or blue bunny are my favorite because they don't use "diet" ice cream.

      Next time I go food shopping, I think I will search out some of the suggestions she said.
    • Posts: 702 Member
      I agree with no deprivation, and when i do have sweets I try to make it a better version- like organic or natural instead of processed. Do what you can!
    • Posts: 331 Member
      I agree, but I normally would just eat the snickers, I've never heard of the bar that she listed before.
    • Posts: 17
      I love JM and agree with most everything she says...minus some of her meal ideas...YUCK! Ha ha. I will like her on Facebook as well. I do her workout videos all the time!
    • Posts: 400 Member
      I agree with no deprivation. But, to satisfy my cravings I choose things that are even healthier. For example, I made a chocolate/banana/peanut butter smoothie (1tbsp cocoa, 1/2 of a banana, 2bsp PB2, 1/2 cup almond milk, handful of ice) instead of eating a Justin's all natural peanut butter cup.
    • Posts: 49,169 Member
      Lol, the foods JM mentioned are processed and all have chemicals.

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    • Posts: 8,980 Member
      lol product placement
    • Posts: 6,296 Member
      Without manging your intake, even having an 80% "good" and 20% "bad" diet could lead to weight gain.

      It's still all about intake vs. output
    • Posts: 233 Member
      I agree with her logic. I would probably not make it a "rule" to go 80/20, but if you DO end up eating something pleasing, at least make it something that is wholesome and somewhat nutrititious, and not fake.

      And, make sure that the calories still fit within the calorie goal.
    • Posts: 2,685 Member
      But... for me the preservatives ARE the treat.

      For me it's a moot point though because the treats I want and crave I'm allergic to... so I can't ever, ever, ever, EVER treat myself. ):
    • Posts: 6,033 Member
      ... "and don't forget to pick up your copy of 30 Day Shred! Available at fine retailers everywhere!"
    • Posts: 296 Member
      I love JM so I fully agree. The more FAKE food you get out of your diet the better!
    • Posts: 1,555 Member
      I do agree with her most of the time, and I do agree with this. BUT, I still have some processed foods including snickers. I just eat everything in moderation.
    • Posts: 384 Member
      That's awesome- I'm glad she's encouraging people to choose non processed foods! I also wouldn't be surprised if the foods she mentioned are companies that are endorsing her- but STILL, that's marketing, and I think for far too long people have been marketed "frankenfoods." It won't hurt anyone one bit to eat real food. Way to go JM! :)
    • Posts: 384 Member
      I love JM so I fully agree. The more FAKE food you get out of your diet the better!

      This!
    • Posts: 1,356 Member
      Agree with the logic. I commented on this on facebook earlier about the dessert Im making tonight, frangipane bites with coconut milk ice cream (there a spoonful of sugar split between both of them and thats it, nice unrefined muscavado), rest is eggs, nuts, vanilla and blueberries :)
    • Posts: 141 Member
      Without manging your intake, even having an 80% "good" and 20% "bad" diet could lead to weight gain.

      It's still all about intake vs. output

      She says in her quote 80% of your calorie allowance, she's not saying to eat all you want as long as its 80/20. just clarifying :blushing:
    • Posts: 1,882 Member
      Two thumbs UP!
    • Posts: 214 Member
      I agree with not depriving yourself, I find if I deprive myself I want it more and more to the point I'm miserable. Seeing as how this is a lifestyle change, I don't want to live in a miserable state. I'm trying to eat "non processed" foods as much as possible, it's tough with daily life but I'm trying! My success has been based on not depriving myself of foods I know I love, I just have them occasionally and one serving rather than not watching how much of the food I'm eating.
    • Posts: 2,005 Member
      I agree....I found when I deprived myself of something I wanted it only seemed to make back track. If there is something I want I work it into my calorie goal and will even get an extra workout in to so that I can have it. Moderation is the key to success!
    • Posts: 128
      <~~~~eating pop chips with my veggie burger right now.
    • Posts: 4,907 Member
      Lol, the foods JM mentioned are processed and all have chemicals.

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      Specifically?
    • Posts: 3,639 Member
      Ordinarily I would question anything that came out of her mouth since I know for a fact she doesn't know nearly as much as she's made out to and promotes a lot of misinformation. This area however is one where I am inclined to agree. I saw a lot of progress when I continued to eat the same foods I always had, just prepared them myself at home using fresh ingredients rather than going out to fast food places or restaurants for them, or buying them pre-made or boxed.
    • Posts: 1,245 Member
      I agree that you shouldn't deprive yourself - but I'd be eating the Snickers.

      this!!
    • Posts: 260 Member
      I agree except I tend to go more 90/10, rather than 80/20.
    • Posts: 492 Member
      lol product placement

      I was thinking the same thing however the logic behind the idea I think is pretty good not the foods she mentioned lol
    • Posts: 1,666 Member
      I don't often agree with her but I think this is ok advice but for maintenance. When you're losing, I think that 20% can get out of hand, especially if you have to track things carefully and are not at the 'eyeballing' stage.
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