Jillian Michaels offers two practical suggestions for maintaining fitness post-summer: "Gradual progress"

Jillian Michaels provided two "practical" suggestions for preserving health and fitness as individuals move from summer to autumn.

A personal trainer for over three decades and a star on "The Biggest Loser," the 50-year-old shared with Planet Chronicle Digital that she has simplified her approach to exercise and nutrition.

"In the past, if you had talked to me about walking, pedometers, and taking the stairs, I would have been furious," Michaels said. "But now, I understand that it's important to communicate with people based on their current level of understanding."

The many environmental factors and the addictive nature of food make it increasingly difficult to make healthy choices, right?

To achieve their health and fitness goals, people can take two easy steps: avoiding overeating and making an effort to move throughout the day, as explained by Michaels.

"I suggest taking small steps that have a significant impact in the long run," Michaels said. "I can simplify it, but I also want to make it more accessible. So, the key is to eat moderately and make healthy food choices, and exercise regularly."

She added, "Sleep and stress management are important. If possible, try to be social as well."

The Daytime Emmy Award nominee shared her "common-sense" steps that people can easily incorporate into their daily routines.

"To achieve a healthy lifestyle, it is important to make wise food choices and avoid overeating. For instance, opting for a grilled chicken sandwich at McDonald's instead of Chicken McNuggets and choosing water over soda are simple yet effective ways to maintain a healthy diet. Additionally, incorporating regular physical activity into your routine can lead to a successful outcome."

Jillian Michaels discusses the reasons why individuals often abandon their diets and exercise routines following the summer season.

To avoid being sedentary during the day, Michaels advised people to use walking pads to achieve their step goals.

"Rather than spending all day sitting, I can achieve my 10,000 steps by using a walking pad. This approach has a significant impact on weight loss and improving biomarkers. While I enjoy HIIT and strength training, I'll opt for a walking pad to meet my step goal, and it will have a substantial impact."

"I can make it very simple, but I'm also trying to make it easier. So simple is don't overeat. Use common sense with your food choices, and move your body." — Jillian Michaels

Michaels stated, "To begin, eliminate high-calorie beverages such as sodas and juices, and reduce the intake of sugary coffee drinks. Tracking calorie intake is beneficial, but if you want to make a significant impact, you can remove 250 to 500 calories from your daily diet by making this simple change."

"Small changes in the fall can have a significant impact. I'll say it again: huge impact. The truth is, people believe they need to do everything to get change, but that's not true. They get scared and overwhelmed. It's that simple. And those two steps are easy."

During her interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Michaels discussed the reasons why individuals may struggle to maintain their motivation to stay healthy and fit as the seasons change.

"I said a cheap walking pad because I can't get outside when the weather changes. Now, I can watch my favorite show while walking on it, answer emails, and it's freezing out, but I can still walk on it."

Additionally, less sunlight can cause depression. Studies show that this is true. We often feel down when the days are shorter, darker, and cloudy, and the weather is bad. We seek comfort food during these times.

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During the holiday season, deviating from one's normal health and fitness routines can lead to demoralization, as noted by Michaels.

Michaels stated that although individuals do not gain a million pounds during the holidays, psychologically, they tend to fall off the wagon after attending parties and holiday gatherings. They then believe that it's over and give up, waiting until January to make a change.

She continued, "It's like the person who falls off a diet and says, 'I blew it.' They beat themselves up, just like getting a flat tire. They slash the other three tires, giving up entirely. However, it's normal and typical to have higher-calorie days and to incorporate foods that are not ideal."

""Allowing yourself to indulge in 20% of your daily calorie allowance, such as a slice of cake or a glass of wine, makes it harder to achieve your fitness goals," the guru stated."

"If you understand that it's normal to indulge in high-calorie days, simply go to the gym the next day. Instead of replacing three tires, fix the flat. However, behaviors linked to "Oh, I messed up" have been occurring since the fall, leading to a self-reinforcing cycle. This is a snowball effect."

Michaels started her fitness journey in childhood, recalling in a 2019 interview with Women's Health that she was "on the chubbier side" and hit her heaviest weight of over 170 pounds when she was 13 years old.

When her parents divorced, Michaels' mother enrolled her in martial arts classes to help her cope with the stress. After college, Michaels launched her career as a personal trainer and later opened the Beverly Hills sports medicine facility Sky Sport & Spa with "Work Out" alum Jackie Warner.

Jillian Michaels gained popularity in 2005 as a fitness coach on "The Biggest Loser," and later starred in her own E! reality TV series "Just Jillian," which debuted in 2016.

Jillian Michaels, a California native who gained fame on "The Biggest Loser," has written nine health and wellness books, produced 20 fitness DVDs, and created the Jillian Michaels: The Fitness App.

In 2011, Jillian Michaels launched her audio podcast "Keeping It Real with Jillian Michaels," featuring interviews with wellness experts on sports, medicine, and nutrition.

Bill Maher's Club Random has partnered with Michaels to expand "Keeping It Real" to video.

The "Keeping It Real" podcast's new video format showcases a diverse range of guests and delves into challenging topics to enhance our self-awareness and understanding of the world.

Jillian Michaels tackles tough topics in a video podcast with Bill Maher, titled "Keeping It Real."

During her interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, Michaels discussed the evolution of her podcast since its inception.

"Michaels stated that it was initially an audio-only program focusing solely on fitness and nutrition."

She continued, "As the conversation progressed, I interviewed various doctors and Ph.D.s."

Michaels remembered that she collaborated with Maher to create her video podcast following her appearance on his HBO show "Real Time With Bill Maher" and subsequent guest spot on his "Club Random with Bill Maher" podcast.

We had heated discussions about various wellness topics, including medicine, vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and big food lobbyists, with investigative journalists, Ph.D.s, and MDs.

Bill stated, "The reality is that there is a certain amount of medical McCarthyism going on. Pharma cartels aggressively target doctors, and some of it is being censored on social media. The truth is having a difficult time coming to light, and it's challenging to have a thoughtful conversation about it. Even if you're wrong, you can't explore the dialogue or your hypothesis."

Michaels revealed that Maher had discussed with her the possibility of creating a video format for "Keeping It Real."

Bill, who is a truth seeker and strongly against cancel culture, stated, "I want to empower you to engage in conversations with the most credible and capable individuals, while remaining immune to cancellation," she remembered.

""My partnership with Bill was the result of a journey," Michaels said."