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Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life

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Imagine. Believe. Achieve.

Many self-help books offer a lot of new age platitudes and sappy mantras:

Just love yourself.

See the glass as half full.

Believe it and it will come.

Really? That’s not how it works, and you know it. A lifetime’s worth of struggle is not overturned in a small moment of positive thinking. But if you have the right attitude—attitude and skills—you can...more

Hardcover, 252 pages

Published April 5th 2011 by Crown (first published January 1st 2011)

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May 03, 2011 Kassel rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011

If you are struggling with self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-love, I highly recommend this book. As a Christian, I read it with my lens of scripture on and agreed with most of her concepts. Of course, she doesn't come from a Christian perspective but many of her truths hold up scripturally. There are many Christians who will probably read this so-called self-help "mumbo jumbo" and think this book doesn't deserve 5 stars. I do. I think this book can revolutionize one's life, if given the cha...more If you are struggling with self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-love, I highly recommend this book. As a Christian, I read it with my lens of scripture on and agreed with most of her concepts. Of course, she doesn't come from a Christian perspective but many of her truths hold up scripturally. There are many Christians who will probably read this so-called self-help "mumbo jumbo" and think this book doesn't deserve 5 stars. I do. I think this book can revolutionize one's life, if given the chance.

Jillian breaks her book down into three parts:

1. Imagine: conceptualizing, crystallizing, and attaching yourself to a vision for the life of your dreams
2. Believe: learning to believe in yourself
3. Achieve: taking deliberate action to bring that vision into reality

Unlimited is a bold book, one I didn't expect from Jillian. That being said, she writes in her typical no-nonsense style, encouraging her readers to shed fear and failure for a vision of freedom and success. And as she stresses even during her workouts: "It doesn't come easy." My favorite chapters were on "Forgiveness" and "Stop Selling Yourself Short."

The only drawback with this book is that Jillian constantly relies on clichés to make her points. (They're clichés for a reason, right?) But she embraces her love of clichés, and in the end, she does get her point across (although I wish she had thought up original ways of saying the same thing). If you positively abhor clichés, steer clear of this book. If you're like me and prefer that they not be used, well... you can deal with this book then. Her advice and writing style more than make up for the lack of original analogies.

Obviously Jillian's best and longest success comes from The Biggest Loser show so most of her examples come from that experience. (To a lesser extent her other show, Losing It.) But her examples are always clear and support the point that she makes.

The book is also more of an interactive book/journal in which she challenges her readers in sections called "Working It Out" to identify each issue she addresses, and when appropriate, think up a solution. (The 24-page journal can be downloaded as a PDF on her website.)

Jillian's words are tough yet inspiring and she instills confidence in her readers to believe in themselves even when they think they cannot. (less)

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May 08, 2011 Natalie rated it 5 of 5 stars

You may not watch Biggest Loser or like Jillian's in your face tactics on the show. But her book (listening via audio) is great for those who need help with self esteem, self worth, or just a kickstart to living life on your terms.

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May 11, 2013 Rose rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: reference, psychological, productivity, non-fiction, health, favorites, wellness, self-improvement, audiobooks

Jillian Michaels is my heroine, probably in more ways than one considering her forthright, confident attitude, and I have quite a bit of respect for her. I've read some of her books in the past in the measure of fitness. But "Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life" isn't so much a guide to fitness as it is a read building upon setting goals and accomplishing what you set out to do, even in the face of adversity, failure, and shortchanging your own lifestyle. She reveals a series of logical,...more

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Oct 30, 2012 Kimberly Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

I ended up loving this book. I love how open and honest and bold Jillian is. I could almost imagine her yelling the words to me in my living room while I read the impactful sections of the book, much like she does to the contestants on the Biggest Loser!

This book has nothing to do with weight loss necessarily, but EVERYTHING to do with fixing your life and not letting your mind hold you back. I loved it, because I think it had the missing ingredients that other teachers and gurus often miss. The...more

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Jun 05, 2012 Lyddie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Happiness is not a myth. It’s a choice. Please, don’t roll your eyes at me. I know it’s a tough cliché to swallow but, don’t worry, it’s easier to implement than it is to believe.
Once again, I’ve sunk knee deep into the self-help pool, this time with Jillian Michaels’ Unlimited (which, by the way, was well worth the MSRP of $18). Why? Well, I’ve begun to notice a strange little pattern in my life: every so often, my brain just stops thinking logically. I get overwhelmed by my goals and ambition...more Happiness is not a myth. It’s a choice. Please, don’t roll your eyes at me. I know it’s a tough cliché to swallow but, don’t worry, it’s easier to implement than it is to believe.
Once again, I’ve sunk knee deep into the self-help pool, this time with Jillian Michaels’ Unlimited (which, by the way, was well worth the MSRP of $18). Why? Well, I’ve begun to notice a strange little pattern in my life: every so often, my brain just stops thinking logically. I get overwhelmed by my goals and ambitions; everything I want seems out of reach; and, most frustratingly, all this emotion manifests itself in my daily life, weighing me down with fear and frustration. Obviously, I don’t need to convince you that negativity can be quite paralyzing.
So, in my attempt to be proactive, I turned to – what else? – a book. Not just any book, though. A Manual, capital “M”. A Guide, capital “G”. Unlimited is not just a self-help book, it’s a blueprint. Michaels has honed her skills as a trainer, coach (woman and human being) and has collected all her thoughts onto 244 valuable pages.
First of all, does Jillian Michaels know what she’s talking about?
A resounding yes. And you want to know why? Because she comes from a place of complete honesty. She isn’t afraid to share examples of her own bad, inappropriate behavior, and how she overcame emotional hang-ups to become the successful person she is today. In addition to being incredibly knowledgeable, she freely admits that she’s always struggling with specific problems and that success is an ongoing process, and that we will make mistakes.
Why self-help books are not a crock:
Believe me, I’m the last person who would ever become an advocate for the self-help genre but, recently, my eyes have been opened to its real and practical value. Another unexpected reason? Positivity matters. And I do not mean this to sound like an episode of Full House but, try to think about your daily exposure to negativity. Everything from television to the books you read becomes the soundtrack for your life. So, if all you do is consume the news (murder, mayhem, horrible things happening everywhere, etc.) and read horror novels (people coming back from the dead with demonic intentions, etc.) and watch sad, emotionally draining movies, then you will feel more likely to identify with sadness than happiness. This is not to say that you have to read Chicken Soup for the Soul 24/7! Even I’m not that positive! But, it pays off to feed your mind happy thoughts.
Favourite kick-ass quote:
“I know what you’re thinking: What’s Jillian Michaels doing writing a self-help book? She’s the fitness guru, right? The fact that people think of me as a fitness guru is hilarious. I imagine a fitness guru as someone who wears spandex, feels the burn, and loves an endorphin high, then follows it all up with a shot of wheatgrass. That is so not me! What I do is not about fitness. Exercise is just one of the tools I use to help people rebuild their lives.”
Best advice from Jillian:
The concept of “target practice”, though obvious, hit me over the head with a Eureka hammer. Michaels touts the use of practice which, I think, is a no brainer; target practice, on the other hand, has an added specificity that will not only enhance your focus but will truly move you toward the desired goal. To work on the weakest elements of your game plan is, again, incredibly obvious, but sometimes it takes the words of someone else, perfectly articulated, to bring the idea to the forefront of your mind.
What I learned from this book:
Michaels will help you identify your patterns, both good and bad. What I found especially helpful is that her method is not gimmicky. As she points out that Unlimited does not come with a side of Kool-Aid. She wants to help us to see through our own behavior and be able to identify unhealthy habits, but she doesn’t expect us to hold hands, sing camp songs around the fire and start spouting lovey-dovey self-affirmations. So, in short, I learned how to see through my own bullshit.
Why you need to read this book:
Because everyone can see a little clearer, listen a little closer, feel more empathy. Unlimited should not be relegated to the self-help shelf in the bookstore. It’s a book about being human, how and why we make mistakes, and what we have to do to stay consistently progressive in our lives.
The Challenge:
Try reading something positive for 30 minutes before you go to sleep, perhaps an insightful article or a fun book. Watch a comedy and laugh a lot. No matter what, keep it simple and keep it happy. Fall asleep feeling capable and ambitious, not worried and anxious.

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Jun 13, 2011 Angela Mcclanahan rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: self-help

I did not like this book at all. And just to be straight forward I did not finish this book. What Jillian has done is read several self help books and compiled the parts she likes together in her book. The most notable example of this is the vision board which "The Secret" is mostly based off from. What she wants you to do is just do them all together and well of course one of them will stick right? I was trying to get past that, maybe she has her own spin on these ideas. But then one the thing...more

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Feb 24, 2012 Angie rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have had self esteem issues since I was an overweight ten year old. I am now 18 and a measly 114 pounds, but I still struggle with self image (mostly poor body image) because of my past struggles (being bullied, rejected, etc). I hit an all time low recently with my self esteem, breaking down in school on Valentine's day because I felt so absolutely lonely and worthless (my typical low-self esteem thoughts escalated x10). After that happened, I knew I had to find help SOMEHOW, SOMEWHERE. I had...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Vanessa rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book was fantastic!!! It's an inspirational/self-help book for building the life of your dreams. Jillian doesn't necessarily have any new advice that you haven't heard from other self-help books you may have read. However, her no nonsense attitude was certainly different, and I found it inspiring in its own way. Her question is 'if others have gone on to succeed in pursuing their goals and live the life of their dreams, why not you?!' A very valid point! She outlines steps to guide you thro...more

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May 26, 2011 Debby rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

No, I didn't read this book b/c I'm a fan of The Biggest Loser or Losing It. I've never watched one episode of either show. I've never watched or done one of her exercise DVD's. I heard the author being interviewed about this book on The Today Show and what she had to say to people who are stuck or paralyzed by fear in any area of their life, not just weight issues, really intrigued me. So, I listened to the book on CD, which happens to be narrated by the author. That fact alone made the book re...more No, I didn't read this book b/c I'm a fan of The Biggest Loser or Losing It. I've never watched one episode of either show. I've never watched or done one of her exercise DVD's. I heard the author being interviewed about this book on The Today Show and what she had to say to people who are stuck or paralyzed by fear in any area of their life, not just weight issues, really intrigued me. So, I listened to the book on CD, which happens to be narrated by the author. That fact alone made the book really good. Jillian Michaels is on very high energy and funny woman!

Unlimited isn't just a bunch of self-help cliches and motivational kicks in the butt. It's like going to a therapist and starting at square one where you're "stuck". The journey from begins by first finding out what are your desires, passions and goals in life or for whatever area of life is out of control and then going step-by-step (and breaking each step down into pratical detailed steps) thrugh what it takes to actually reach those goals.

Jillian Michaels is very caring and has compassion for hurting people, she's been through a lot of crap herself and it shows! However, because she cares, she definitely speaks the truth and sometimes emphatically. So she is brutally honest about her own life journey through personal pain, failures and successes, as well as in what she knows is necessary to break the cycle that keeps someone stuck in failure and defeat mode in life.

Her 4-step approach and all the parts of each step are very insightful and quite helpful. I found the "working it out" applications at the end of each chapter to be very good!

If you're stuck in some aspect of life or confused about where to start to work for change, then I'd highly reccomd reading Unlimited. I thought the book could be a great tool used in conjunction thus enabling you to read, learn, do the homework and also have the opportunity to talk things out with someone. Change like this is nt a quick fix at all. Talking through and gradually working through each of the steps in this book would be of great benefit and where I'd bet the greatest change would take place.

I must say though, I don't agree with any of Michael's views on karma, zen, or humanistic spirituality in the book. I just sifted that stuff out as I listened to the book. Also, Michaels is so "herself" in her writing style. As you read, you feel like she's sitting down with you and just talking things out. Therefore, her language isn't cleaed up in any way for the book. The swearing is her way of description and emphais, as she would normally speak. All in the name of being real and honest, I guess.

If you choose to read this book, I hope you find it as helpful as I did. I might even watch a season (OK, maybe a few episodes, as I am not a fan of reality TV shows at all) of The Biggest Loser just to see Jillian Michaels in action. (less)

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Feb 11, 2013 Carol rated it 4 of 5 stars

It feels a little cheesy to admit having read a "self-help" book and one by Jillian Michaels, whose persona doesn't exactly scream gravitas, professionalism, or sophistication. I have enjoyed watching "The Biggest Loser" episodes and have felt inspired by the show. So, I thought why not get some inspiration from one of her books.

It's a fast and easy read. Jillian gives it you to straight and you can imagine her just screaming at you to get your lazy a$$ off the couch and GO GET WHAT YOU WANT. I...more

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Jul 25, 2012 Miss Industrious rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really appreciated that she was honest and straightforward throughout the book. She offers good advice, but uses far too many cliches. She makes no apologies for the overuse of cliches, because they are easy to understand and drive home the message. Fair point. I hate cliches, so the overuse irritated me. Regardless, she packed each chapter with as many helpful exercises and anecdotes possible in an attempt to raise the reader's self-esteem. If you are open-minded and seek higher self-esteem,...more

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Mar 02, 2012 Gypsy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: self-help, non-fiction, biography

This audiobook is surprisingly good, especially when the Jillian Michaels narrated the book herself. The book has lots of useful materials & thought experiments, and she is funny to listen to.
As a paperback book I might have lost interest during the book’s early chapters with the “out there” “new-age” bits purely out of reflex. But since she was the one that read it, her sincerity came through her voice & it was like listening to a friend talking. So, it was easy to let her finish her p...more

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Jul 26, 2011 Shantel rated it 4 of 5 stars

I've a severe love hate relationship with Jillian.
On some levels I feel she is a money hungry sell out looking to make a quick buck....
exercise videos and games and supplements and online diet programs, etc etc etc.
It's get annoying. That is the Jillian I hate.
(yet I still go and give her more money by buying her book...lol)

The Jillian I love is the tough talking in your face Jillian who doesn't sugar coat shit!
in this book she is in your face, giving zero tolerance for bs and excuses.
She say...more

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Feb 02, 2012 Maria (Ri) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: audio, library-book, medicine-and-health, psychology, read-in-2012, spirituality

You know it is 2012 when Jillian Michaels has a book on spirituality! She is basically saying what many other great teachers are also saying (Wayne Dyer, Michael Beckwith, Mary Morrissey, Gay Hendricks, etc) but with A LOT more cussing. She is reaching a new targeted audience that these other authors may not reach, which is fantastic. I listened to the audio which Jillian reads herself. On the one hand, it is great to hear it in her own voice and intonation. On the other hand, I would only liste...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Jessi rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, audiobook, nonfiction

This is certainly an interesting book. I'll have to preface by saying that I don't watch "The Biggest Loser" so I don't really know much about Ms. Michaels other than the fact that some people love her, some really, really don't. However, the back cover seemed fun so I thought I'd take a chance.
Some of the information was helpful and, like every self-help book I read/listen to, I take the advice that will be helpful for me. Maybe not so much the vision boards and "good vibrations." Ms. Michaels...more

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Oct 18, 2012 Heather P rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-reads

This book isn't what you might think it's about. Well I thought it was more towards people wanting to workout and eat right. Well it is but it's really not about that! This book is for ANYONE who wants to become a better person inside and out. Spiriturally, mentally and physically as well. This book will make you think and give you idea to more forward in your life in a positive manor. I love books like this. I love this book the most of all of Jillian's book. It's very clean cut and to the dire...more

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Feb 13, 2013 Mandy Huot rated it 5 of 5 stars

This book helped me immencely.
I'm currently a Criminal Justice student that was originally planning to work in the Special Victims Unit, until I found out that SVU agents are actually detectives, which would require me to become a police officer, which is not what I want to do. So I had no idea what I was going to do with my life and future degree, but knew I loved all the subjects and was enjoying the program. So I grabbed this book at the library, and within the first chapter, I discovered tha...more

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Aug 23, 2011 Chelsea rated it 2 of 5 stars

Some good advice, but ultimately I think Jillian Michaels should stick to fitness rather than life coaching/self help books. She's accomplished a great deal in her life, but I would have liked to see a bit more organization in the book. Also, I felt a lot of what she was writing was trying to be broad but ultimately was only applicable to a very small range of goals that people might have for their life (i.e. things that she accomplished or deals with, like losing weight or becoming a famous fit...more

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Oct 16, 2011 Karen Nowicki rated it 4 of 5 stars

I consider myself a relatively put-together, can achieve anything, type of person so the book itself wasn't particularly eye-opening but it's a good book to remind yourself of the things you have to do in order to be better. It's a pretty easy read with no nonsense, easy path to follow in order to feel better about whatever it is you want to improve in yourself. Jillian uses a lot of examples from people she knows, contestants/families she's worked with on Biggest Loser and Losing It, and her ow...more

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May 01, 2013 Jenny Stanfield rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

I wanted to love this book because I have a lot of respect for Jillian as a trainer and her Making the Cut book was my fitness bible in university, but I'm sad to say that this was a miss for me. I do, however, think that her no bs attitude and frank perspective on personal issues that weigh us all down time to time are fresh and beneficial, and connecting them to her own personal stories was interesting (especially if you aren't already familiar with her life story).

To be totally honest I had...more

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Sep 12, 2011 Sandra rated it 2 of 5 stars

I can't decide how I feel about Jillian Michaels - sometimes I love her, sometimes I hate her. I had this book, Unlimited, on my wishlist when it first came out, then took it off. Then when I found it at Borders 90% off, I thought, what the hell, I'll give it a go.

What I didn't like about the book was how casually written it was, as if Jillian were speaking to a group of friends. Her casual tone didn't give much authority to what she said and most of what she said seemed to be pulled out of her...more

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Jun 21, 2011 Pixel Word rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: fast-paced-entertaining, feminist-gems, health-food-fitness, inspirational, self-improvement, ★★★★★

Although I had no doubts that I would like her new book, I never thought that I would like it so much. This is the kind of book you read in one setting and feel replenished afterwards. When you're done with it you feel like you've just got of the phone talking to your best friend. It's far from the usual self-help genre although it does fit the description. Some of you might think she'd be preaching about exercise and being fit as the keys to a happy life and you would be wrong. Although she doe...more

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Mar 29, 2013 Annie Smidt rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: read-2013

Yet another thing I'm embarrassed to have read… but I was having a moment of reality tv voyeuristic nosiness and there it was in the library. IE., on TV, Jillian Michaels is made out to be this instantly-life-course-correcting magic super therapist on top of tbeing the physical trainer beast queen (yes, I watch the show at the gym... More embarrassing confessions) and I was just curious as to whether there was any substance behind the TV editing.

So, yeah, this book is basically an amalgamation o...more Yet another thing I'm embarrassed to have read… but I was having a moment of reality tv voyeuristic nosiness and there it was in the library. IE., on TV, Jillian Michaels is made out to be this instantly-life-course-correcting magic super therapist on top of tbeing the physical trainer beast queen (yes, I watch the show at the gym... More embarrassing confessions) and I was just curious as to whether there was any substance behind the TV editing.

So, yeah, this book is basically an amalgamation of a number of other pop psych, self-help and light clinical psych approaches. It's simplistic, often purposely "dumbed-down" feeling and generally unrevalatory if you have the slightest familiarity with this kind of material. Many extremely complex areas (determining your life purpose, forgiving all wrongs from the past) are treated in an ultra-basic, almost rushed manner that I have trouble seeing as being very life-changing for anyone.

She's very apologetic whenever she states any (of her) strongly-held beliefs about spirituality or science in a way that feels like publisher pressure not to offend anyone. Similarly, if she veers into realms if complex concepts (she mentions string theory a lot, in a superficial way, which is amusing) or even uses advanced-ish vocabulary, its always bookended with a sort of, oh but don't worry your little head, back to the light cursing and pop culture!

That said, for the most part, the actual advice is mostly not bad. Building self-esteem, being mindful, having and pursuing goals, being organized, brushing your teeth (really)... these are all fine things to work on. She pulls some ideas from Tony Robbins about changing your thinking by changing your pleasure vs pain associations with certain activities, and this can be a useful concept in some situations -- like CBT-lite. Her general shtick is to respect yourself, get over the past and move forward, while also being appropriate in relationships with others. Reasonable enough.

There are some bits that are a little contradictory and some verge on hokum (daily affirmations are, I believed poopooed by those in the clinical know... and while visualizing is great, there's a line between that and attempting to consciously manifest this or that).

Anyway, a few useful prompts/reminders and an interesting nosy peek into a reality tv trainer's crafted-to-sell take on the human condition. (less)

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Jun 24, 2012 Mary Anne rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Mary Anne by: Marcia

Shelves: library, non-fiction

This is the second book I've read by Jillian Michaels. My friend Marcia wanted to read the book together (she recommended the other book as well) and I have to say that I enjoyed both of them. I understand where some people say that Jillian should stick to motivating people in terms of being healthy, losing weight, etc. Sometimes I felt she was over the top.

But you know, I did like a lot of what she said. She is brutally honest, she's not had the easiest life, and she pretty much tells it like i...more

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May 03, 2011 Karen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: nonfiction

I've never read a self-help book before, but I find it hard to believe that Jillian's is much different from anything else out there. However, I'm always up for a push in the right direction from this particular health & wellness guru, and I'm a big fan of her no excuses/you are the master of your destiny/DON'T QUIT! mantra. One thing that really resonated with me was her constant reminder that, while shitty things happen to people all the time and sometimes it feels like you don't have any...more

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Jul 19, 2011 Tara Lofley rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What the Beepity-beep. Can someone beepin' help me stop smacking myself in the beepin' forehead for actually finishing this beep? I've never endured so many expletives in my life! The irony is the book is about achieving the best in everything and controlling one's life. However, the message is totally undermined by the author's inability to control her tongue. The worst part is, since I listened on audio CD and sometimes the kids would be riding along with me in the car (even with the sound all...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Jennifer added it

Shelves: stopped-reading

I started this book eager to experience a "self help" book, especially written by Jillian Michaels. However, it just wasn't exactly what I was looking for. Her writing style was enjoyable - very down to earth in Jillian's typical style. And her words (that I read, at least) were encouraging. But I realized a couple of pages in that I am looking to experience a "self help" book that approaches confidence and self esteem issues from a faith-based perspective. So while I value Jillian's perspective...more

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May 04, 2012 Raven Bower rated it 5 of 5 stars

I LOVE this book. But then, I also let Jillian torment me 5 days a week on her workout DVDs, so...maybe I'm a sucker for torture.

I found her bold, PC (Politically Correct) free outlooks and advice to be very refreshing. Her ability to empower others into taking control (and thus responsibility) for their lives is something I really admire about her.

This book is something I read at least once a year to get my head in my 'A' game. Really recommend it to anyone who is struggling with finding the am...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Kelly Olexa rated it 4 of 5 stars

So Far So Good!

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May 16, 2012 Tinkerbell - Blog MyImaginarium rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012

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Adoro a Jillian Michaels! E só via o Biggest Loser por causa dela :D. Adorava a maneira como ela levava os participantes ao máximo a nível físico e psicológico!
Quando vi que os seus livros já estavam disponíveis em PT, não perdi a oportunidade e comprei o pack da fnac em que na compra de “Domine o seu metabolismo” ofereciam “Tudo é possível”.
O porque de ler estes livros? Porque me deparo com a minha batalha pessoal de perder peso e adoptar um estilo de...more

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About Jillian Michaels

is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. Perhaps considered one of the most demanding people on television for her role as trainer and life coach on the NBC hit series "The Biggest Loser," Michaels has created a brand name for herself and motivates millions of viewers every week on television, approximately one million subscribers on her website and many more with her week...more is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. Perhaps considered one of the most demanding people on television for her role as trainer and life coach on the NBC hit series "The Biggest Loser," Michaels has created a brand name for herself and motivates millions of viewers every week on television, approximately one million subscribers on her website and many more with her weekly radio show.

As a motivator and role model, Michaels has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey towards wellness. Before she was a TV success, Michaels struggled with her own weight. She was determined to reach her goals -- and through dedication and hard work, she did.

Books, DVDs, video games, meal plans... Jillian Michaels does it all. Already a New York Times bestselling author, Jillian's third book was released in April 2009. Her DVDs are consistently top sellers with Amazon, including her most recent DVD, "30-Day Shred"; and her website (www.jillianmichaels.com) enjoys tremendous success from people looking to Michaels for her online wellness programs and her meal delivery program.

Michaels can be heard on her weekly two-hour radio health and wellness talk show on Clear Channel KFI AM 640, and she is the official AOL Fitness Coach. She is also currently working on the ninth season of NBC's "The Biggest Loser." She also just completed her video game for the Nintendo Wii, "JILLIAN MICHAELS' FITNESS ULTIMATUM 2009."

Recently, Michaels launched Empowered Media, LLC with the goal of creating total life solutions for people across all platforms -- health, wellness, weight loss and overall lifestyle. By imparting her unique and inspiring philosophy to her clients, stressing the integration of fitness, nutrition, and behavioral changes, Michaels empowers each person she works with to define and reach personal goals, both physical and psychological.

Empowered Media allows Michaels to communicate her message of health and wellness to a large audience through different mediums -- online, books, DVDs, gaming, exercise equipment and so on. The company will work towards the goal of creating total life solutions with a circle of experts that will work with Michaels to act as life architects. Her team will be a part of her overall health and wellness brand and will help people to re-structure their lives. The motto: "Inspired by Jillian, empowered by YOU!"

Michaels lives in Los Angeles with her beloved and faithful Chihuahua, Baxter. When she's not on the TV set, she enjoys traveling and getting involved in charitable activities, such as her work as an American Cancer Society Ambassador. Look for Jillian Michaels not only on "The Biggest Loser" but also NBC's "Losing it with Jillian Michaels," premiering in 2010. (less)

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Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body!

Making the Cut: The 30-Day Diet and Fitness Plan for the Strongest, Sexiest You

Winning by Losing: Drop the Weight, Change Your Life

Slim for Life: My Insider Secrets to Simple, Fast, and Lasting Weight Loss

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