The Jillian diet is a diet created by Jillian Michaels of "The Biggest Loser" television show. On her website, Jillian allows users to create their own profiles and encourages them to use more calories than they eat. Users answer a quick survey and are given a tailored amount of calories to eat and exercises to do. The site also can give sample meals that are based on individual bodies' speed of oxidation. The diet is based on three areas called self, science and sweat.
Cost
The cost of the Jillian diet is $4 a week, according to My Lifestyle Diet. Membership is limited to the online website and can save you the cost of joining a gym or fitness center.
Self
The self portion of the Jillian diet revolves around learning the behaviors that cause you to gain weight and keep it on. This part of the program is designed to modify your behavior and is paired with encouragement from Michaels. The website also allows users to get community support from other people going through the Jillian diet and struggling with weight loss, which can be beneficial in helping you stay motivated.
Science
Michaels uses nutritional and health sciences to determine what you need to do, to eat and to think to lose weight based on your body's chemical makeup. Michaels also enlists the help of trained professionals in the health sciences to support dieters in their quest to lose weight.
Sweat
The Jillian diet plan forces you to get up and exercise. Cardiovascular exercise is one of the most important aspects of this diet, due to Michaels' belief that you must burn calories to lose weight. The diet uses your personality and body type to customize specific exercises to your individual needs.
Pros
Michaels' website has areas for users to maintain a daily journal, areas devoted to getting support from other community members, forums, food guides, advice and health guides. The website provides recipes, exercise routines, health science information, weight tracker and meal plans for each individual body.
Cons
Because of the emphasis on exercise, this diet plan may not be the best plan for all people. Also, users are obligated to use the website and diet for five weeks, whether they see results or not. The website does not tailor food to specific dietary needs, such as providing vegetarian or dairy-free meals.
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