Meet the real winner of 'The Biggest Loser:' Jillian Michaels

Even before the new season of "The Biggest Loser" began, the return of tough-as-nails trainer Jillian Michaels received more publicity than the selection of the new Pope. Every episode this season seemed to feature Jillian more than the other trainers (possibly because she has the loudest voice and strongest views). As a result, the show has offered her an unequaled opportunity for free publicity - and with new fitness DVDs and a book on the market, Jillian herself described her return to "The Biggest Loser," in an interview with the Associated Press, as "a heckuva platform."

But it's only one of many platforms from which this fitness phenomenon performs her mission to help others get in the best shape of their lives. Jillian has also reigned as a best-selling author and fitness DVD creator. Among her most popular items:

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With a B.A. in English lit from UCLA and an M.S. in holistic nutrition, Joanne Eglash has more than 15 years of experience as a blogger, columnist and editor. She's written feature stories, articles, newsletters, horoscopes, and blogs for ediets.com, Yahoo, Natural Health magazine, Shape magazine...

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