[rockstar87]

I love Jillian. Her workout books and DVDs are awesome and after listening to all her podcasts from her radio show I'm quite confident she's very well informed on a lot of the new scientific literature on the subject of weight loss and human biochemistry. She's definitely done her homework and I respect that. Some of it might be controversial and I don't think her word is law, but I'm always interested to see what new information she has for me to research. She's turned me onto a lot of good books by other authors that have been real eye openers for me. Her whole foods/organics approach to nutrition and her style of circuit training is definitely a big part of the reason I got under 190lbs for the first time since I was 17.

And honestly, I've really realized lately that nothing you see on "reality" TV is accurate. Jillian doesn't come across at all on her radio show like she's portrayed on Loser. That's probably why she left for season 3. Yeah, she obviously yells on occasion and stuff, but I'm sure it's not constant all-day, everyday berating of the contestants. They edit what they want to make a TV show or to sell magazines or whatever. My mom didn't really like her too much until she started listening to her podcasts.

Yeah I just...don't believe anything I see on TV about people anymore. Most of it's bull. I'd say a large majority of the contestants she trains like her by season end (and I can't imagine they're all into the "tough love" approach) and she's actually a really nice person.

And personally, I don't want to be screamed at either, but I like the more direct approach over a more easy going one. I had a trainer years ago that worked me really, really hard (and got me under 190). She didn't scream at me, but she didn't let me stop unless I actually thought I was gonna puke. She was a really nice girl, but she did her job well. I lost weight, but then she went to Australia for 8 months. The girl she replaced herself with was also very nice and didn't work me out half as hard. I gained weight almost immediately.

If I haaaaad to choose, I'd choose tough love over being coddled any day.

But I'm pretty sure we can all agree to disagree on this one

[JMfan]

^^^What she said!

[Maguito]

I have watched Biggest Loser and I get her newsletter. I don't watch BL always but when I do, I like the way she pushes people. Yeah she's tough but seriously she gets you going when you feel about to give up. Her newsletter straight up says that if you're not ready to work hard, to not waste time. That's key to weight loss, or rather to my weight loss journey, because I have to realize that I can't be wasting time. I like that she also makes you think about the struggles that are going on mentally in my weight loss journey, and sometimes I need that reminder. I need to fight myself to not eat that piece of sweet bread!

[crimsons]

I think a lot of it is an act. She used to have a radio talk show here in LA, and she sounded like a very kind and concerned person who really wants to help.

[JMfan]

It is an act, for the most part. she's said so on the radio show. She said something along the lines of the contestant (or whoever) take on that persona of hers and it empowers them; they pull that power and energy and "I don't give a *&^$" attitude...etc They take what they want from it, incorporate it into themselves and discard the rest.

[sgregg]

Yeah, I read somewhere too that she wasn't a b****. She just put that front on to push people. She was actually a very emotional person. I like Jillian...my hubby cannot stand her. Speaking of JM, I'm about to start my daily dose of 30DS!

[JMfan]

Happy Shredding sgregg! I'll be doing mine shortly as well

[Maguito]

Yeah, her newsletters show her voice as kind and concerned. Like she really puts herself out there to help people.

[kateleestar]

I like her. She motivates me to do more even when I think 'omg, i might barf while passing out!'... it's great!

And I think I'm starting to be addicted to 30ds! I do it every day, I almost look forward to it!

[JMfan]

^^^Certified Shredhead!

[Viviane]

Originally Posted by jkinboston89

I personally don't like her. I don't like the fact that she tries to give mental health advise. I can't imagine going to a trainer and being ok with him/her getting so personal and trying to find the "root of my problems" by giving some kind of psychological assessment of me. Do she have a psychology degree that we aren't aware of? However, I like the fact that she inspires other people. I'm glad that there are people that have lost weight because of something she did/said. Whatever it is, if it's helpful to people, I'm glad

I don't dislike her, but I completely agree that her "counseling" of trainees is above her paygrade. My take is that it's really irresponsible unless she has training in psychology. I understand that the breakdowns make for good tv, but the show should (maybe they do) employ counselors or psychologists to do that kind of work- someone who's trained to deal with the fallout. I do like that she pushes people past their comfort zone to show them that they can do so much more than they think they can, even if I wouldn't respond well to her screeching in my face.

[jahjah1223]

I used to LOVE her .. but ever since she came out with that weight loss pill she lost alot of points .. lol

[StephanieM]

I watched it last night, wasn't so bad. She still scares me though. I wanna work out happy, not scared, haha.

[JMfan]

Originally Posted by jahjah1223

I used to LOVE her .. but ever since she came out with that weight loss pill she lost alot of points .. lol

Wasn't thrilled about that either but heyyyy....I'm glad she did her own product opposed to endorsing one.

[stellarosa27]

Yeah, but that product had the same bad things in it than the other ones on the market that she publicly dismisses. So I don't see why its better.